Episodes

  • Black Men won't Vote?! Reparations Controversy?! Election concerns in SoCal?!

    Black Men won't Vote?! Reparations Controversy?! Election concerns in SoCal?!
    Oct 18 2024
    There is this narrative out there that says Black men will not vote for VP KLamala Harris because she is a woman. I have never heard any man speak like that. Brothas are looking at policy as far as I know... And then in California, the California Legislative Black Caucus botched reparations vote advanced after the historic and detailed report delivered by the Reparations Task Force. Some say the bills were flawed. OThers say the bills' author was acting alone - a lone wolf. OThers say the fiscal capacity to administer reparations was not there. Whatever the case, to the everyman, it looks really crazy that our black politicians cant even come together on reparations. But is that the case? What happened? THe people deserve to know.

    We are privileged to discuss these issues with Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of theMervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Also joining us is the Controller of the California Democratic PArty and the Chair of the DSemocratic PArtyh WOmen's Caucus, Carolyn Fowler.

    This is informative and frank talk.
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    50 mins
  • Haiti: Lingering Crisis at Home; Racism in the US - Dr. Jude Azad

    Haiti: Lingering Crisis at Home; Racism in the US - Dr. Jude Azad
    Oct 2 2024
    We wanted to get an update on the crisis in Haiti. and then Trump made the outrageous claim that Haitian immigrants are eating cats and dogs in Springfield, OH. Today, we are joined by Haitian Community activist Dr. Jude Azad who shares with us the hooros in Haiti, and his community'sd experience in Springfield as rumps remarks have ignited a firestorm of hate against Haitians in thier town.
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    32 mins
  • Ancestral Intelligence - Dr. Tony Browder

    Ancestral Intelligence - Dr. Tony Browder
    Sep 17 2024
    As we are consumed with a contentious presidential election, are we in danger of losing our African Centered Consciousness? Are we losing the essence of African Centered thought? How do we reconcile our ccultural center in this day and time that also tries to stoke our patriotism? Dr. Tony Browder joins us to discuss our Ancestral Intelligence, encouraging the audience to read and research and become aware and educated about our African origins. Dispel the yths told. Fascinating discussion.
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    51 mins
  • Trump & Christians: A Black Church Perspective - Pastor Mark Whitlock, Reid Temple AME Church

    Trump & Christians: A Black Church Perspective - Pastor Mark Whitlock, Reid Temple AME Church
    Aug 6 2024
    Trump exhorts all Christians to vote for him... What does this mean? We reached out to one of our most endearing theological scholars and Church leaders, Dr. Mark Whitlock, Pastor of the Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, MD for perspective.. This is fascinating discussion from a black church perspective...
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    41 mins
  • Wait. What?!!! NABJ invites Trump to confab - Beverly White, renowned journalist

    Wait. What?!!! NABJ invites Trump to confab - Beverly White, renowned journalist
    Aug 2 2024
    The Nationa Association of Black Journalists is holding its national convention this week in Chicago. They invited Former President Donald Trump. Many objected to the invitation, some even resigned their membership within the organization. And then the line of questioning... we reached out to longtime NABJ member and veteran, renowned news anchor Beverly White (now retired) as she reflects on what she witnessed today in a fireworks of a day at the NABJ Convention.
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    24 mins
  • Kamala and the Democratic Pivot - Carolyn Fowler, California Democratic Party

    Kamala and the Democratic Pivot - Carolyn Fowler, California Democratic Party
    Jul 31 2024
    What a whirlwind of events!! First the debate debacle.... then the Assassination Attempt... then Presidential COVID... then the bombshell announcement of pulling out of the race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris... tens of thousands of black women and men mobilize to raise millions of dollars and to drum up support for this historic moment... We reached out to speak with Carolyn Fowler, Controller of the California democratic Party and Chair of the Women's Caucus for the Party... she shares process and perspective in this important time.
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    54 mins
  • 30 Years of Democracy: Post Apartheid South Africa - Pastor Kelvin Sauls

    30 Years of Democracy: Post Apartheid South Africa - Pastor Kelvin Sauls
    May 10 2024
    Its been thirty years since the dismantling of Apartheid in South Africa. Nelson mandela merged from 27 years of imprisonment. Duly Elcted President and the long fought democratic government was put in place. Now, its been thirty years. Where is South africa now? Hat are the triumphs? What are the challenges? WQe are joined live from Johannesburg South Africa by Pastor Kelvin Sauls as he shares from a faith based social justice lens. We know him from his activism in South LA, but here we are hearing his perspewcdtive from his hometown of El Dorado Park, located in the township of Soweto, South Africa. Fascinating..
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    56 mins
  • Public Art in Long Beach, CA - Cynthia Lujan, Arts Council for Long Beach

    Public Art in Long Beach, CA - Cynthia Lujan, Arts Council for Long Beach
    Apr 30 2024
    It's a sad story. In the 6th District near Martin Luther King Jr. Park, are various artistic expressions in homage to Dr. King. ON such expression of street art was a utility box adorned with a beautiful painting of Dr. King. Unfortunately, gang culture made thier presence known by defacing the face of Dr. King with the identification of thier set. It was tragic and alarmed many in the community. With the help of concerned residents, i was able to locate the artist and made provision for her to get reimbursed for the materials she would use to repaired the vandalism. By the time she got there, the City had already come through and whitewashed the entire box. The situation gives pause to examone public art policies, challenges and triumphs as the Arts Council of Long Beach fervently advocates for mural repair and maintenance policies within the City. Listen. Its fascinating
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    43 mins