Real talk, Real people

Activist Barbara Fair of stopsolitary.org shares her thoughts on current political scene in Connecticut.

The journey of growing marijuana at home is over. We're smoking what we grew

We're at the end of the grow

In part one, we left you at the end of week 4 of our amateur attempt to grow marijuana. Here were are at week 8.

Marijuana is legal to possess and grow in Connecticut and Virginia where this podcast is produced. We are amateurs but decided to give growing our own a try.

From being invited by Michelle Obama to kick off her Let Move! campaign on the White House lawn to teaching in schools in Harlem and the South Bronx to now holding classes in Fairfield County, Chef Raquel has made a name for herself.

Life is about overcoming obstacles and former Army veteran Matt Hammett has faced many challenges. He has used these challenges to start Socks For The Homeless. Contact him at 860-625-1931 to help.

Daniel Hunt and Denval Lawrence are among 100 men of color being honored at a gala at The Bushnell in Hartford

Here is a promo for my memoir Dead Windows: My Long Journey Out Of Domestic Violence. Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books and Google Books ( https://amzn.to/47rtL3z )

State Rep. Anthony Nolan (D-39th) discusses changes in Connecticut's gun laws.

James Rawlings, president/CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Connecticut, gives an update on funding and what's being done to help the 45,000 people carrying the Sickle Cell Trait in Connecticut.

Street Safe Bridgeport seeks to reduce crime and empower youth

Lolita Bonilla Brooks shares her story of surviving breast cancer

Recorded in 2020: My guests are Eliza Caldwell, a community gardens manager at Gather New Haven who oversees 50 gardens; and Alexander Morales, an operations assistant at the Green Village Initiative in Bridgeport, which has 12 gardens. They're here to talk about how their gardens are benefiting low-income communities. Previously recorded in 2020.

Real talk, Real people revisit a discussion on guns

Welcome 2 Reality raises awareness of media literacy through education

We revisit an episode with the late state Rep. Quentin "Q" Williams and Activist Barbara Fair discussing solitary confinement

Pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church is bringing big changes to New Haven --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Dr. Lesly Valbrun is the new president of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP says he is charting a course for the city's Black youth and wants to make an impact on the community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

The Walker family recall their childhood --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

The late Congressman John Lewis coined the phrase "Good trouble," meaning that sometimes it is necessary to cause trouble to call attention to injustices and enact change. My guest is Mark Colville, a well-known activist who lives in New Haven. Whether he is in North Dakota protesting the pipeline or at a naval base in Georgia protesting against nuclear weapons or fighting for the homeless in his own backyard, Mark's activism knows no bounds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

A former criminal lawyer and current Probate Judge Clifton Graves discusses crime and domestic violence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Karin Smith and Derek Tompkins are the owners of the only Black-owned bookstore in Bridgeport. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

After 25 years of stop and go, "Dead Windows," my book about growing up in a domestic violence household, is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Windows-journey-domestic-violence-ebook/dp/B0BGG1GNJF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

New Haven Police want more minorities to join the force. Sgt. Paul Finch and Assistant Chief Bertram Ettienne talk about erasing the negative image about being a cop and highlight the opportunities and benefits of joining the force. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Bridgeport Councilman Ernie Newton is the director of the city's new Reentry Welcoming Center. As a man who had to rehabilitate his reputation after a federal conviction, he is perfect for his new position and remains a powerful voice in Bridgeport. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Many children and young people are feeling the affects of having their social lives and education interrupted due to the pandemic. And as society returns to normal, many low-income kids feel it has left them invisible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

At 24 years of age, he was appointed a commissioner in Hamden by then-Mayor Curt Leng. At age 25, the White House recognizes his volunteer efforts to help kids and his community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Three local women are using their individual talents to unite the Black community. Collectively, they call themselves "The Essence of Abundance." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Doris Lorraine Walker is no longer with us but to her seven children, she will live forever. We share some of our childhood memories of the woman who meant so much to us. This episode was taped on July 9th, her birthday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Our guest this week on Adversary to Ally is Dr. Charles Morgan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

What does Independence day mean to you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Marcus Stallworth of the Child Welfare League of America is our guest. You also can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wYtLQ4JB9BE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

My guest is Barbara Alexander, who runs the Westville Performing Arts Center where budding performers learn to act, dance and sing. Now, she has written a 12-step guide to help aspiring artists launch their career and win their audition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

More than 10 years ago, two men teaching at a local university asked their students if they were to create a perfect world, what would it look like? They found that younger people were making decisions based on what they learned in the media and from influencers. The two men set out to change that with their company "Welcome 2 Reality," which is now a nationwide network that collaborates with child agencies, educators, clinicians and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

My guests are Deborah Caviness and Diana Washington of the Southern CT Black Chamber of Commerce. Many minorities believe it is hopeless to get a loan or grant to start or keep their business running. That may have been true in the past, but business leaders say don't throw away your dreams as it is easier than ever to start your own business. This episode also can be watched on YouTube. https://youtu.be/MAQlFxSLTcc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Guest: Tyree Snead of Hampton, Virginia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Many advocates and lawmakers believe business tactics used by the auto dealer industry are abusive and discriminatory. Research by a Yale professor formed the basis for federal anti-discrimination lawsuits against the auto dealer industry. This roundtable discussion highlights these practices as well as key actions lawmakers and regulators can take in Connecticut and New York State to finally address abusive and discriminatory lending practices in the car business. Related discussion: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/episodes/Black-car-buyers-face-predatory-lending-at-dealerships-e15tkua/a-a6bi7pj --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

This episode is also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f9hlIuj_XlQ We're back in Chimene's Kitchen in Scottsboro, Virginia, where she is baking bread and smothering chicken. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Whether it is guns, theft, or domestic violence, crime in the Black community is running amok and getting worse. And with juvenile laws protecting teens who are stealing cars and committing petty crime, the question that needs to be answered is, where are the parents and whatever happened to pride and discipline? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Adversary to Ally welcomes Capt. Mark Catania of the Glastonbury Police Department. He discusses what happens when police go on a domestic violence call and the steps law enforcement are taking to tackle the problem. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Lawmakers are proposing or already pouring millions into mental health services for children, citing the effects the pandemic has had on them. Nearly a year ago, Dr. Regina Wilson and Shenira Billups, a certified licensed counselor for New Haven County, talked about the challenges black kids are facing. Here is an abbreviated version of that important conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support

Cooking is an art. But how do you prepare a tasty meal when you live in an old farmhouse where the kitchen is currently under renovation and space is limited? Chimene shows us how as she makes "Aunt Doretha's Bread." Note to listeners: All of our episodes can be watched on YouTube. Follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Rc2WtQLxtN_Xekh4oYrPA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-real-people/support