Halim Flowers is an author, poet, artist and prison reform activist from Washington, DC. At age 16, he was charged as an adult for being an accomplice to a felony murder and sentenced to a term of 40 years to life in prison. While incarcerated, he discovered his love for literature and the arts, and began to write poetry. After serving 22 years behind bars he was released, using his influence to help enact the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act. He is now a prolific artist, with works...

Amara La Negra is singer, actress and host. She is perhaps best known for being a cast member on the VH1’s reality TV show, 'Love & Hip Hop: Miami.' On the show, she tries to bring light to sexism, classism, colorism and racism in the entertainment industry. She also recently became a new mother to twins and hosts a podcast called Exactly Amara.  In this episode, Amara talks about the challenges of her Afro-Latina identity, how it has affected her career, and her hopes to educate people...

Jordan Chiles is a highly decorated American gymnast. She is a member of the United States women's national artistic gymnastics team with whom she won a Silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She won the Gold at 2018 Pacific Rim champion on the vault and the floor exercise. At the 2018 Stuttgart World Cup she won the Bronze in the all-around. Currently she is a member of the UCLA Bruins gymnastics team.  In this conversation she discusses the words of wisdom her friend Simone Biles gave...

Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time, with 11 Olympic medals – 7 gold – and over 25 global medals at the Olympics and World Championships combined. Off the track, she is an advocate for black maternal health, a member of the Right to Play board and founder of the lifestyle brand, Saysh.  In this episode, Allyson discusses challenging Nike's treatment of pregnant athletes, her life-threatening pregnancy, and preparation for her final Olympics after the birth...

Michelle Williams is a Grammy winning singer, actress and author. She rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling female groups of all time. Michelle has also made a name for herself on the theatre stage and gospel music scene. In 2021, she dropped her first book, "Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life---and Can Save Yours," where she shared her struggles with depression and anxiety. In this episode. Cari and...

Michael Vick is a FOX Sports NFL Analyst and retired NFL quarterback. He played in the NFL for 13 seasons and is lauded for transforming the quarterback position. However, many of his accomplishments were overshadowed when he was sentenced to federal prison for participating in dog fighting. In this episode, Michael opens up about the mistake that landed him in prison and what he wished he could have done differently. He and Cari discuss they way he was able to turn it around and those who...

Tank is a singer, songwriter, producer and actor. He has sold millions of records, received 5 Grammy nominations and has worked with some of the biggest names in R&B — including Ginuwine, Tyrese, Aaliyah and Jamie Foxx. This year he announced he's leaving the music industry following the release of his last album, ‘R&B Money,’ dropping later this summer. In this episode, Cari and Tank discuss the biggest battle a musician can face: hearing loss. Tank breaks down how he’s navigated...

Jodie Sweetin is an American actress, author and podcaster. In a career that spans over thirty years, she is best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the classic comedy ‘Full House ‘and it’s Netflix reboot, ’Fuller House.’ Most recently, she appeared in the reality series, ‘Beyond the Edge,’ where participants live in the Panamanian jungle to raise money for charitable organizations. Jodie also hosts a podcast, “Never Thought I'd Say This.” In this episode, Jodie opens up about...

MC Lyte is a hip-hop pioneer. She gained success in the late 1980s and early 90s, becoming the first female solo rapper to release a full length album, ‘Lyte as a Rock.’ With a career spanning decades, she has dipped her toe in acting, producing, entrepreneurship and more. Currently, she stars in the ALLBLK series ‘Partners in Rhyme’ which she developed and produced. In this episode, Cari and MC Lyte delve into Lyte’s multifaceted career and the way she’s been able to pivot and reinvent...

Sam Jay is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, actress and producer. She was a staff writer for 'Saturday Night Live' until 2021, and just this year she has launched season 2 of her HBO Max show, 'PAUSE with Sam Jay,' starred in and wrote on Peacock's 'Bust Down,' and will appear in the Netflix film 'You People' alongside Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis Dreyfus. In this episode, Sam discusses pursuing comedy at age 29, joining SNL with no writing experience, and helping to create...

Veteran broadcast journalist Cari Champion is back for season 2 of ‘The Brownprint: The Comeback’. Once again, Cari sits down with a roster of A-listers for raw, thoughtful and honest conversations--with a twist. This season, many of our guests not only paved their own path, but overcame setbacks and adversity to come back stronger than ever. Joining Cari are remarkable people from across disciplines and backgrounds; actors, olympians, entertainers and more, bravely sharing their journeys...

Tia Mowry has been doing it all for a very long time. She's an actress, entrepreneur and bestselling author. Tia is known for her breakout role in the '90s sitcom Sister, Sister, alongside her twin sister Tamera. From 2006 to 2015, she starred in the series The Game, and she currently stars in the Netflix series Family Reunion. She’s also written numerous books and co-founded Anser, a supplement and vitamin brand. In this episode, Tia discusses how her parents kept her humble while she...

Nicco Annan is an actor, dancer, and choreographer who has been making a splash on the Starz drama P-Valley. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan. A performer at an early age, Annan ended up getting hired as the choreographer in residence at Yale School of Drama, then moved to LA to pursue acting. He made appearances in Claws, Shameless, This is Us, and Snowfall. He is now the breakout star of P-Valley, playing Uncle Clifford.  Nicco talks about growing up in Detroit and getting in touch with...

She's arguably the greatest. Laila Ali did what even her legendary father didn't do, she retired undefeated. Laila ended her storied boxing career with 24 wins and zero loses. Her career started in 1999 and she retired in 2007 after holding the WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title. She has published 3 books and has created her own food line and skin and wellness products. Laila discusses growing up with her famous father and how she...

Caron Butler is a retired two-time NBA All-Star having played for some of the biggest franchises in the NBA such as the Lakers, The Heat, The Pistons and more. He was a pivotal player in the game, playing along side greats like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neil. Today he's the assistant coach for the team that first drafted him, The Miami Heat, and his story is one of pure inspiration.  He joins Cari to discuss how he almost became a statistic, like many young black kids having been exposed...

If you’re even a little bit curious about our planet or the stars above us then you know who Neil Degrasse Tyson is. The astrophysicist, author and science advocate inspires millions about the wonders of the universe and fuels our curiosity about our place in the cosmos. Be sure to check out his latest book Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going. He joins Cari to discuss his journey from a kid growing up in the bronx to the international...

Glennon Doyle is a NY Times Best Selling author, activist and thought leader. Her incredibly raw and honest writings speak to millions about listening to their own voice—the voice that has been silenced by decades of cultural conditioning and institutional allegiances. Glennon tells Cari that we've all been conditioned to be something. And in that conditioning, we've lost the ability to hear our inner voice—out of fear, we ignore it and chase a happiness that the world told us we must find....

Levar Burton needs no introduction, the man is a cultural icon. You may have grown up watching him on TV nn the educational show Reading Rainbow, or maybe you saw him as Kunta Kinte in Roots, one of the first television dramas to address slavery in the mainstream. If you’re a trekkie you definitely watched him as Georgie LaForge in Star Trek, The Next Generation. When you get down to it he is an amazing storyteller, and he's inspired a generation in so many ways. On this episode of the...

Wyclef Jean holds many titles; Producer, singer, poet, musician, politician, composer, but his most important title is that of Luminary. Through art and music he aims to inspire others. Wyclef discusses his childhood in Haiti growing up with his grandmother in a spiritual household. Then the culture shock and adjustment of emigrating to the states at 9 years old and trying to fit in and find his place. Plus the role that hiphop played in his youth and how it literally saved his life, turning...

Matt Barnes is a former NBA player who played 14 seasons and helped the Golden State Warriors win the championship in 2017. (Oh, and the Warriors finished the playoffs with a 16–1 record, which was the best postseason winning percentage in NBA history!) This second-round draft pick started his professional career on the sidelines of the action, and it took him a couple of years to find the right team in order to shine.  In this episode, the so-called "NBA Bad Boy" opens up about how his...

Michelle Buteau is one funny woman. You may have seen her many standup specials, heard her hosting a number of podcasts, or even seen her steal a scene or two in movies like 'Always Be My Maybe', or the Netflix series, 'The Circle'. Her humor is just as present in her new book, Survival of The Thickest, an honest, raw, unapologetic book of comedic essays. It might seem like Michelle was an overnight success story, but her come up was 20 years in the making. In this episode, Michelle gets...

In this episode of The Brownprint, Cari takes a look back at some of her favorite moments from the podcast in 2020, with some 2020 hindsight! Here are a few select moments and lessons from the podcast that really stuck with Cari, which she hopes you will take into the new year. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Roxane Gay is a New York Times best-selling author whose titles include "Bad Feminist," "Hunger," "Difficult Women," and many more.  In this episode of The Brown Print, Roxane talks about how she found her voice as a writer. Even as one of America's most recognized authors, Roxane still feels like an outsider in many ways. Roxane and Cari talk about success on your own terms, acknowledging your privilege, sharing your trauma, and how to block out the haters that have an agenda. Follow The...

Chris Long is a two time Super Bowl Champion. He won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots (One of the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history), and then again with the Philadelphia Eagles. Chris comes from football royalty with a father and brother who have impressive records themselves. Most people would call that legacy, but Chris' real legacy lives off the field. Even though he is a two time Super Bowl champion and the son of NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long, his philanthropic efforts...