Blacklight on Sports is a dynamic podcast hosted by veteran sports journalists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, shining a spotlight on the athletes, coaches, and stories that shape the Black sports experience. With deep historical knowledge and firsthand reporting, the hosts engage in insightful conversations about the impact of sports on Black communities, the challenges and triumphs of Black athletes, and the evolving landscape of diversity in sports media. Featuring interviews with key figures in athletics, the podcast provides critical analysis, historical context, and fresh perspectives on the intersection of race, sports, and culture.
Brett Buckner does not call himself an activist. He calls himself a servant, and he says the work is the daily, unglamorous effort of making the north side better for the people who live there. Buckner joins host Charles Hallman on Blacklight on Sports to talk about the North Commons Park fieldhouse, which took more than 12 years to reach groundbreaking and secured federal, state and local funding together. He explains how the project was built so the community center could keep operating, w...
26 Oct 2026
Blacklight On Sports w Reggie Wilson & Alexis Rogers
For the first time, Blacklight on Sports welcomes a husband and wife. Reggie Wilson served as the first Black sports director at KARE 11, and Alexis Rogers became the first Black woman in a management role in the station’s history. Together they have navigated layoffs, a new baby, a cross-country career journey and the launch of their own storytelling business, I Speak People. Hosted by Charles Hallman, the conversation covers Reggie’s scenic route from photographer in Wichita to Minneapolis...
28 Sept 2026
Blacklight On Sports w Gary F. Green II
Dr. Gary F. Green II grew up in a football family in San Antonio, Texas, the namesake son of Gary Green Sr., who played for years in the NFL. He was recruited to play at the University of Kansas, saw the inside of the recruiting apparatus at major programs across the country, and eventually traded the field for the seminary, the classroom, and now a published book that reframes everything most people think they know about Black athleticism. Green joins host Charles Hallman on Blacklight on S...
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