Say It Loud!

Chief Public Health Officer for the Health Department, Mrs. Denise Fair Razo shares some facts about how we should properly handle holiday gatherings during a public health crisis. We also talk about a host of other programs and projects the Health Department offers Detroiters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

In this episode of Say It Loud, LG Griffin III and I have an inciteful colloquy about his musical and life journey in Detroit. Music has been an integral part in his maturation from a boy to a man with many life lessons along the way. From his time at Henry Ford HS creating a choir to working with 313 The Live Experience, LG has been living the life filled with glorious music, sound and talent. He has a new single out which is rich with sound and also the blessing of his father. Both of his parents and several family members have been in and around music for a lifetime and you can feel it in his lyrics. It is extremely important to support and promote small and local businesses as well as artists and musicians. Included in this description are links to access his latest single. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE. https://linktr.ee/lg3singz https://youtu.be/kOyEZD3UmF0 I just created a YouTube Channel! Please subscribe today. Look for some great bonus content to compliment the podcast in 2022. https://youtu.be/eJ93djwlo6A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Holiday shopping can be a challenge, but shopping locally and supporting minority owned and operated businesses has quite a few benefits. Crystal Gunn, founder and creator of 20/20 Accord and Amazing Woman Network chats with me about supporting small business. The Amazing Woman Network is sponsoring a Holiday Small Business Event on November 21, 2021 - Noon to 4:00pm (RSVP Events Studio, 25463 Grand River, Redford Charter Twp., MI.) https://www.independentwestand.org/what-happens-when-you-shop-local/ https://detourdetroiter.com/detroit-black-owned-businesses-restaurants-services/ Also, Frank Allen Apparel will be available this Sunday (November 21, 2021) from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at 29260 Grand River, Farmington Hills, MI. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

In this episode, culturally relevant teaching and critical race theory are described and defined. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius discusses the intersectionality of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Culturally Responsive Literacy. Clips are from a Dr. Ben Carson interview earlier this year, Candace Owens and Donald Trump with public comments about Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project. Twitter @GholdyM Instagram @gholdy.m https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/search-results.html?search=1&text=cultivating%20genius%20gholdy%20muhammad "I conceive our Literary Institutions to have the power of doing. It seems to me, then, that the main object is to accomplish an intellectual and moral reformation. And I know of but few better ways to effect this than by reading, by examining, by close comparisons and thorough investigations, by exercising the great faculty of thinking; for, if a man can be brought to think, he soon discovers that his highest enjoyment consists in the improvement of the mind; it is this that will give him rich ideas, and teach him, also, that his limbs were never made to wear the chains of servitude; he will see too that equal rights were intended to all. Then who would not wish to become inspired with the taste of reading, if it has the ability to create so happy a state of things as I have just described." -James Forten in an address delivered before the American Moral Reform Society, August 17, 1837 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius discusses the intersectionality of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Culturally Responsive Literacy. Clips are from a Dr. Ben Carson interview earlier this year, Candace Owens and Donald Trump with public comments about Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project.         Twitter @GholdyM Instagram @gholdy.m https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/search-results.html?search=1&text=cultivating%20genius%20gholdy%20muhammad "I conceive our Literary Institutions to have the power of doing.  It seems to me, then, that the main object is to accomplish an intellectual and moral reformation.  And I know of but few better ways to effect this than by reading, by examining, by close comparisons and thorough investigations, by exercising the great faculty of thinking; for, if a man can be brought to think, he soon discovers that his highest enjoyment consists in the improvement of the mind; it is this that will give him rich ideas, and teach him, also, that his limbs were never made to wear the chains of servitude; he will see too that equal rights were intended to all.  Then who would not wish to become inspired with the taste of reading, if it has the ability to create so happy a state of things as I have just described."  -James Forten in an address delivered before the American Moral Reform Society, August 17, 1837 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Kwaku Osei, Board member at Bridging Communities, a grassroots organization created to assist seniors in Southwest Detroit chats with me about the organization's mission and vision for today and tomorrow. https://bridgingcommunities.org/ 6900 McGraw Detroit, Michigan 48210 313-361-6377 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

What are local school districts doing to support the social well being of students? How are the student's responding to the responsibility of logging on, instead of going in to a school? Principal Mrs. Claudia Martinez talks about the unique challenges of virtual learning for children in Southwest Detroit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Mr. Christian Greer, President and CEO of the Michigan Science Center shares the challenges and successes of the Science Center during the pandemic. Over the last few months, MiSci has been nominated as one of the top 10 Science Centers in America as well as become a Smithsonian Affiliate. We also chat about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. I share and we discuss an excerpt from Dr. Joy DeGruy's book, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Please take a moment and VOTE for the Michigan Science Center by clicking on the link below. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-science-museum-2021/michigan-science-center-detroit/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2021/03/18/michigan-science-center-designated-smithsonian-affiliate/4749343001/ https://www.mi-sci.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Dr. Jesse Kilgore, Jr. founder of Plymouth Educational Center and CEO of T.E.A.C.H. an alternative pathway to teaching certification speaks about the benefits and employment opportunities in the field of education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Tarek DeLavallade, Executive Director of United Golfers Association and President of Deuce Premium talks with me about the evolution and importance of the rebirth of the U.G.A. Why African Americans (men, women and children) with the game of golf need to unite for support and growth. Follow unitedgolfersassociation on Instagram. deucepremium.com unitedgolfersassociation.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Former Miss USA, Carole Gist discusses Health and Wellness during a pandemic.  She and I also talk about resilience, determination, and mentors!  Our literary discussion was centered around an excerpt from Forty Million Dollar Slaves by William Rhoden.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

President and CEO of P.I.E. Management, William Phillips and I discuss his company's recent accolade as well as the importance of exposure and expectations. He and I played high school basketball together at Cass Technical High School and then he went on to play at Delaware State. After getting his Master's at DSU, he decides to get his Law Degree. In the second segment, he and I talk about an essay in David and Goliath, a book written by Malcolm Gladwell. The author recounts historic events of Davids defeating Goliaths as well as asking the question, Why do we view Goliath as the winner even before the challenge? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Medical physician, Dr. David Wash and I talk about the pandemic, politics and Black America in 2020. The good doctor provides some insight about the current state of America and what is necessary for us to get back to a sense of normalcy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Mr. Joshua Edmonds, the City of Detroit's first Director of Digital Inclusion chats with me about Detroit's digital divide and all of the dimensions that includes. He then expresses the importance of creating and developing great relationships. Without that, he would not have been able to accomplish his lofty goals and expectations of himself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Masai Troutman discusses his keys to success in life and business. As a college student, he was a scholarship student athlete with high expectations in the classroom as well as on the track. A hard work ethic as well as a strong foundation in religion helped propel him to the top on the track and in business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

National presenter and author of multiple books and articles, Horacio Sanchez comes on Say It Loud to talk about applying brain science to drastically improve student achievement as well as school climate for children in poverty right now. New podcast art by tinnie_art. You can find him on FB and Instagram. My intro was created by jhaywillgetbizzy (Instagram). Old podcast art was created by a University Prep High Schooler (Detroit, Michigan). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Financial guru Crystal Gunn shares with Say It Loud the importance of financial literacy as well as what we need to do next following all that has occurred in 2020. She also shares her thoughts on Let America Be America Again by Langston Hughes. http://5050accord.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Inception, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan is the first mental health gym in America. David McCullar, founder and president takes time out of his schedule to talk about this unique approach to fitness and health. David also shares his thoughts about an excerpt from the book, Cry Like a Man by Jason Wilson. http://inceptionep.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

National presenter, Dr. Afiya Mblishaka takes time out of her extremely busy schedule to discuss discrimination for hair and The Crown Act. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Recently retired educator, Pamela Askew talks about how she increased student achievement as a principal in an urban district and her book. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Mrs. Keisha Allen, Executive Director with Black Family Development Institute chats with me about Restorative Practices and her new project.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Justin Banks, a Renaissance High grad and WMU alum currently works with Detroit youth to help them reach their full potential in various ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Say It Loud is proud to have a conversation with Jolisa Beavers, the founder of the Nonprofit organization, 4ward Inclustion about her NPO and current events. We discuss the death of George Floyd and the protests as well as a conversation about the Letter from a Birmingham Jail (Martin Luther King, Jr.). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Detroiter, and former Bunche Elementary/Middle student who now is a graduating high school senior talks about school during the pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Say it Loud host sits down with a director of Special Education to discuss the alarming trends of African American boys and Special Education.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Educator and accomplished musician, Daryl Beebe talks about the importance of high expectations. He and I also talk about how our HBCU experience helped to nurture us as well as others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

The River Rouge School District Superintendent and I discuss viable career solutions for high school senior in addition to the college and university route. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

A personal reflection about my own personal and professional experiences with school and urban education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

One of the world's most sought after education consultants takes time out of his busy schedule to talk about the current challenges of the field of Education in America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

The superintendent of Ecorse Public Schools, Dr. Josha Talison talks about his HBCU (Kentucky State University) experience and the need for all to stay resilient and maintain high expectations if you want children to achieve. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

Interview with Dr. Jelani Jabari, an author, educator and father shares successful strategies and good reads for African American males. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

An African American Male teacher from Detroit discusses how a mentor inspired him to become a teacher.  While teaching, he creates a music program at his school that is award winning.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

This is the first interview that I conducted with a former educator and civil rights activist about saving, educating and uplifting African American Males. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-franklin6/support

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