Babas to Brothers
Babas to Brothers is a podcast where wisdom meets action, and the legacy of brothers and elders fuel the passion of the next generation. Hosted by Spencer Whitney, each episode features members of the Brotherhood of Elders Network—an intergenerational community of men of African descent dedicated to empowering Black boys and men to thrive. Through stories of mentorship, cultural preservation, education, and community leadership, the show spotlights the transformative work being done to uplift and inspire people.
Babas to Brothers
Latest Episodes
Episode 9: Baba Kweli Tutashinda
Baba Kweli Tutashinda sits down to discuss his upbringing, spirituality, career path and his newest book "In Search of Joshua Altheimer: Blues Pioneer."
Episode 8: Baba Ron Shaw
In this episode, Baba Ron Shaw sits down to talk about community leadership and mentoring in the Bay Area and Southern California as well as his roots in Gary, Indiana.
Episode 7: Baba Arnold and ULI Brothers
In this episode, Baba Arnold Perkins, the founder of the Brotherhood of Elders Network, sits down with Ubuntu Leadership Institute members Sione Vuki and Emari Adams to talk about careers, manhood and resilience.
Episode 6: Kevin Butler
Kevin Butler sits down to talk about tech, traveling, anime and his journey into working with the Brotherhood of Elders Network handling communication and social media.
Episode 5: Rodney Brooks
In this episode of Babas to Brothers, Spencer Whitney sits down with Rodney Brooks to talk about his work in Bay Area politics and community organizing. From growing up in New York to working as Chief of Staff for County Supervisor Keith Carson...