The Black Perspective: April 16, 2026

This week on The Black Perspective, Misty Jordan chats with industry veteran Aiyisha T. Obafemi, whose work has connected her to legends like X-Clan, Tupac Shakur, and Ludacris. Aiyisha reflects on her most meaningful accomplishments and what she’s building next.
 
Amber Payton speaks with Leatrice Ellzy, Executive Director of the National Black Arts Festival, about the festival’s enduring legacy and its upcoming celebration of artistic greatness taking place on Wednesday, April 29, at the Atlanta History Center. 
 
Alexandria Ikomoni interviews the host of a new PBS series highlighting pivotal moments in Black history throughout the Deep South.
 
And Esther Dillard sits down with Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as she shares her hopes for college and her concerns about the future ahead.
 
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