Join us for a powerful conversation with Amarin Trichanh, U.S. Army combat veteran, author of I Am My Sister’s Keeper, and unstoppable advocate for military justice. On this episode, we delve into her inspiring life story—from surviving three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, to bravely exposing widespread military sexual assault and abuse within the armed forces!

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll hear:

• 🚨 Behind-the-scenes of her campaigns: How she challenged abuse at the highest levels of command and fought for greater accountability.

• ✍️ On writing I Am My Sister’s Keeper: The unfiltered journey of documenting her painful experiences and the emotional process of sharing her truth .

• 🔍 Her life now: From veteran to activist—Amarin talks about healing, resilience, and channeling her advocacy to support survivors and push for systemic change.

• 💬 Insights for listeners: Advice for anyone confronting trauma or challenging the status quo, and reflections on courage, community, and transformation.

This is raw, honest storytelling that shifts perspectives and challenges us all to stand up for justice. Tune in, be moved—and join the conversation.

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This week on The Trend with Justin A. Williams, I’m joined by the sensational Syndee Winters—Broadway powerhouse, recording artist, and storyteller with a voice that transcends the stage. From commanding roles as Nala in The Lion King to portraying all three Schuyler Sisters in Hamilton, Syndee brings a unique perspective on creativity, culture, and claiming your narrative. Tune in as we explore the intersection of art, activism, and what it means to rise in your purpose. She has a new project out honoring Lena Horne and will be performing this year at the incredible NOLA2NOFO Festival at the Borghese Vineyard in North Fork Long Island. #Trend with us

US Military Veteran Mindy Dougherty is truly a Resilient Warrior! One who has conquered the powerful dangers of pain, injustice, and oppression in her life such that she is a real, breathing hero in all senses. We talk about her journey to overcome not being able to walk with out falling to her two great books (links below) to her current life as an advocate for healing, stem cell research and beyond! What a story she has to tell! Trend with us!

Links to her books:

https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Warrior-Mindy-Dougherty/dp/B08CWCGT7B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YTRN8TKQ3PTL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x_MKFe8Umn5borJoV6Apmw.U76JotX55C7VFUE1AzxJKoy76woJ0CdQnlDXjtZltIQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+resilient+warrior+mindy+dougherty&qid=1747582994&sprefix=mindy+dough%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Voice-Mindy-Dougherty/dp/B0DWMNBD4R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=358DOAEZ9UKDP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fSlHHSHQcLSZR_fnqNQl0g.T8LLJ8LUMUUVvT99f2AsPf-Yd4e40IJdAjNry5BAqc4&dib_tag=se&keywords=mindy+dougherty+dragon&qid=1747583233&s=digital-text&sprefix=mindy+dougherty+dragon%2Cdigital-text%2C60&sr=1-1

Welcome back to The Trend with Justin A. Williams! I'm your host, Justin, and today we are honored to be joined by a truly brilliant mind — Professor Hans Kajiba Kuzanga. A leading voice in African intellectual discourse, Professor Kuzanga’s work bridges cultures, ideas, and generations. Today, we dive deep into his journey, his groundbreaking research, and the insights that are shaping the future. You don’t want to miss this one — stay tuned!

The tagline for former CEO Bob Ravener's spindtingling drama is "As corruption consumes the early 20th-century NYPD, war hero Frank C. Smith faces a battle between loyalty and survival. From the trenches of war to New York’s ruthless streets, his fight for justice blurs the line between hero and villain."

We have a riveting interview about his story from abject poverty to the American Dream his forefathers only had a taste of. But by following his forefathers grit and the cleverness of some of the greatest heroes and complicated villains of history, Bob, like us all, is a man on a mission- to get you to believe in American and individual valor in the face of impossible and fateful odds! Trend with us

What an incredible story Brian Luu shares with us this week! He is the survivor of the tragic Fall of Saigon, and a survivor of being abandoned in the middle of the ocean there after. Its a tale of triumph and grit and ill teach every listener how to Never give Up! #Trend with us

Lapidius is the debut novel from our guest, Matthew Runals, a member of the armed services and chaplain who has a great book that can best be described like this :

"Thirteen-year-old Joey is in trouble. His mother can hardly feed him, which-because of his small size-is saying a lot. As war moves closer to their little town, his mother's options for more work are a big fat zero. Desperate, she sends him to a place where he won't starve, Lapidius. Soon after arriving, however, Joey learns that he and the hundreds of other children aren't just charity cases. Lapidius is a prestigious military institute that develops specialized skills for combat. But Lapidius is also a mysterious place where Joey learns that the battle for which they are being trained for is full of magic, malevolence, and monsters. The new students discover a nation found worthy to fight for. "

Its a stunning and relevant read that builds intrigue as much as it builds character! Trend with us! https://tinyurl.com/52akv4yc

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Trenders! It is my great honor to have the incredible Nnenna Freelon on my podcast. She and her quartet are about to open up a set at Lincoln Center this weekend, link to buy tickets is below, and she discusses with me her career, what "music" truly is within us and around us, and the current state of our emotionality in a country that seems to be in need of Jazz and all music now more than ever! Trend with us-

About her show: Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon returns to Dizzy’s to celebrate her new recording, Beneath The Skin (Origin Records). Departing from the American Songbook standards she’s masterfully interpreted throughout her career, Freelon turns inward with a collection of heart-spoken songs that aim to heal life’s personal and universal broken places. She shares, “I’m taking a lesson from my garden—from the flower that trusts itself to be enough.” It’s an evening of introspection and soulful artistry not to be missedhttps://ticketing.jazz.org/18258