We Need Each Other

Dana King is a classical figurative sculptor. She rescues everyday Black American heroines/heroes from unjust obscurity and then ennobles their tenacity and courage through figurative sculpture. Dana King continues the tradition of our African elder storytellers by telling the stories of Black Bodies in Bronze. Dana says she prefers sculptures because they inhabit space and space is power.

Owner, Karen Dial, and manager, Sean Moor have truly brought a jewel to Southern Calfornia with the opening of the bookstore, "The Book Jewel." In a time when so much is unfamiliar and so much of what Humankind loves has been held at bay, Karen and Sean had the consciousness to open an amazing bookstore in the midst of a pandemic. The success of this store and the diverse outreach speaks volumes about their integrity and character. I applaud them and wish them continued success.

Eric Miller, Professor of Law at Loyola Law School and Leo J. O'Brien Fellow, believes that changes must be made in the way Law students are exposed to the law. The perception has been that all criminals are "Moral Monsters." Eric believes this indoctrination must be shifted. Particularly, because it misrepresents the Black male. He has co-written a Case Book to assist in this shift in awareness.

Joy Assent's story is compelling. She was raised by parents who were addicted to crack cocaine. At a young age, she was robbed at gunpoint and later fell victim to a severe head injury. Yet, she thrives; she loves; she sees through the eyes of the other. Joy has lived and continues to live through her open heart bringing the gift of empathy. That open-hearted empathy is her superpower. Six years in the army which moved her into a different way of living and now a member of an HR team, Joy refers to herself as a “Purveyor of Positive People.” She can only be that because she is beyond positive. She lives from her heart space. We have much to learn from Joy Assent.

If you know anything about Dianne Reeves, if you've heard her sing, the power in her voice, you're aware that there's something extraordinary happening there. Her voice touches the soul. Her presence is felt the moment she walks into a room.I was curious to understand the origin of her depth. I wanted to understand what she's leaned on, her superpower, that has allowed her to shine so brightly through this racist society and come out unscathed. We had a fun time speaking of what I refer to as her magic. Tune in and enjoy my conversation with the amazing Dianne Reeves. You might just hear something that moves you into a deeper relationship with yourself.

The Black Law Student Association of Loyola Law School created a list of demands to combat the effects of systemic racism poisoning our legal system and their campus climate.BLSA of Loyola Law School called upon the administration to stand in solidarity with the Black community, uphold the values it proclaims proudly within its mission statement, and exemplify these objectives through tangible and financial future actions.

Dr. Shani Byard is a social justice advocate and professor. Listen as she guides on how to stop buying into the stereotypes perpetuated by the media,

started her advocacy around Bruce's Beach on Juneteenth, 2020 when she and other co-founders of a group in the South Bay put together a picnic at Bruce's Beach to shed light on black history in Manhattan Beach. Hear what Kavon believes justice for the Bruce family means and what reparations for black people look like as it pertains to America making amends for stealing black land.

Rev. Jason Mitchell is a staff minister of Agape International Spiritual Center. Rev. Jason's insight helps to make sense of a world that frequently feels that it makes no sense at all. This is an episode that you might just want to listen to over and over.

Jessica Pharm is a free-thinking HR professional with a background in employee relations, recruitment, training, and employment law and policies. She believes in advocating for and assisting Black professionals as they struggle to navigate the complicated and stressful world that is corporate America. Jessica's mission is to empower Black professionals by providing resources, guidance, and support within a safe place to speak truth to power about the uniqueness of our shared experiences and identities.

This has to be my favorite episode ever! This week I shared the mic with my 2 daughters. We took the chance to laugh and reminisce. Tune in and join the fun!

My guests, Heather Rebecca Wilson and Porter Lori have at least one thing in common. They are both bi-racial. Many have never considered what it is like to maneuver through society not necessarily being fully accepted by your ethnicities because you are "different". Have you considered the role White Supremacy plays?Both Heather and Porter offer a bridge to a greater understanding of the human spirit and the need for connection and unconditional love.

Wes Hall is currently contracted with the Los Angeles Unified School District, where he Co-Created the Young Men of Color Initiative that services the entire district. Wes has conducted one of the nation's most in-depth independent studies measuring the attitudes and behaviors of young men of color pertaining to education and its impact on their future financial well-being.

Carla New surprised herself by the incredible response she received after updating her profile picture on LinkedIn showing her natural hair. It took a lot of courage to get there. Her post has inspired many; 334,650 views, 1474 comments, 15,644 reactions, and counting.

It's Women's History Month and I honor all the women who go unnoticed.

Dr. Ann Ifekwunigwe is an equity warrior who is committed to making the world a better place through education.

Ralph Gustavo Zamora, is a DJ and community organizer from Los Angeles, California who is committed to linking the elite knowledge of higher institutions to local communities. Through his music curatorial & digital art experience and commitment to the community, Ralph will utilize his experience to ensure that his artistic business collective, LYBL (Live Your Best Life), upholds its integrity.

This is Woman's History Month. This year with eyes wide open to the atrocities inflicted upon Black people I am calling this year "Black Women's History Month." Let us learn more and appreciate more what Black Woman has endured as she continues to be the support of this land.

Denise Minns-Harris comes to share LIVED Black History with us. – Denise is a Lifelong Grassroots Activist, Sister, Teacher, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Dancer, Buddhist, and professional Fundraiser for a wide variety of national and local political, educational, progressive non-profit, and advocacy organizations.

10 year old, Joey, has some powerful words of wisdom for his elders. He's found his way to thriving after being kept from school, social interactions, and sports for nearly a year. Take a listen. Maybe you'll shift some perspectives.

Professor, Edutainer & Facilitator, George Lee, better known as The Conscious Lee, has a wide perspective on today's society and teaches in quite a unique way. Take a listen

Ade Anifowose is a Nigerian man born in the UK, conceived in Germany, and feels more at home in America. His views on the "goings-on" at this time in human history are uniquely Ade.

Rev Arlene Cecelia Hylton is Director of Agape's “Living Foods Ministry" is Director of Agape's “Living Foods Ministry" and she is the Spiritual Director of Safe Harbor Treatment Center for Women located in Costa Mesa. Although Rev. Arlene was in Jamaica, her life in the USA has been profound and interesting.

Gil Gamez has been a Police Officer for LAUSD for over 18 years. He is currently the Police Officers Association Union President. Hear his perspective on Cops in Schools and policing in general.

Kalia was raised by her White mother in Black schools and Black neighborhoods. She learned from her what is to be Black in America. She visited her Black immigrant father in White neighborhoods where those conversations did not occur.

In the 1980s Mariann Aalda was a daytime television pioneer as defense attorney, DiDi Bannister, on ABC's EDGE OF NIGHT. Because of being affected by ageism in the entertainment industry, Mariann is now learning and listening from a new phase in life.

Spiritual Bypass leaves no room for holding anyone accountable for the atrocities, says, Eisha A. Mason, a “spiritual practitioner” of New Thought/Ancient Wisdom, a community facilitator, activist, teacher, and published author focusing on the intersections of social justice, nonviolence, spirituality, and the “soul work of social change.”Listen as Eisha explains how individuals unconsciously use Spiritual Bypass as-a way to avoid doing their inner work so that they don't have to feel.

Paul Harrison is a Television Producer who launched Pigeon, Inc, a full-service production company, in 2015. With one focus, to serve the underserved communities that have been long underrepresented in media, Pigeon is proud of its history in doing just that, with 5 NAACP Nominations and 3 wins.

Dante James is co-founder of The Gemini Group, a consulting firm focused on addressing racial inequity within government, higher education, and the corporate and non-profit sector. Dante says many conversations have been around diversity. However, there is a dominant culture that is straight, White, Christian, Able-Bodied, and Male. Diversity doesn't create change. There are detrimental outcomes for people of color. There must be a culture change. Whiteness has been the default. That's White Supremacy.

Wally's message to White America is, "If your need to be comfortable is stronger than your desire to right the wrongs of our ancestors YOU ARE UPHOLDING AND CONTINUING SYSTEMIC RACISM. He believes this is done because all White people are racists.

Bonnie Sadigh is an Iranian immigrant in America. At the age of 13, she had to decide for herself whether or not to believe the warnings she was given about the "dangerous" Black people. Then she encountered her "guardian" who provided her a safe haven. She calls him her first Black friend.Bonnie believes in the wholeness of each individual and strives to unlock their untapped potentials so that they can thrive and live life to the fullest.

A conversation with Sonia Jackson about her creative projects, including her upcoming production of "Mamaisms" live streaming on November 8th through The Whitefire Theatre.

I decided to take over the mic this episode because I'm exhausted by White people giving lip service to ally-ship. I have the great pleasure of having deep conversations with White people who are willing to be uncomfortable. Therefore, participating in the healing of our world. However, most of the White people that I speak with put the healing of racism on their “back burner.” WE ARE IN CRISIS.! Yet, you place it on the back burner. So, I just needed to talk today.

Cathy Means' eyes have been opened to the atrocities of systemic racism through the experience of being the mother of a Black and Brown child. I met Cathy Means because we were both members of the choir at Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. She actually drew my attention when she adopted her Black and Brown son.

Zion Shabazz has studied and practiced around the world to uncover and master an incredibly effective combination of available healing tools. Zion targets the root of one's physical or emotional stress in order to facilitate a safe transformation of that energy. In this way, he is working toward treating the cause rather than temporarily treating the symptom.

This is a special episode from "A Seat at the Table" entitled “RETURNING HOME” Black people in America have had stripped from us the concept of home. Home is the place where one looks around and sees and feels those who are like us. The place where we feel safe and protected. The place where we do business with each other and demonstrate care for each other. White America will learn much from taking the time to listen in. I hope for Black Americans you will find a little bit of home by listening in and realizing that we are all going through the same thing together. We support you.

Theo Wilson went undercover as a White Supremacist and found himself feeling unexpectedly compassionate, as he realized the degree of fear that is housed inside of their hatred.

Camille Jones is a Ph.D. candidate in international nutrition, with a focus on maternal-child health. She spent the last year in South India working on a trial that focuses on improving the health of mothers and their babies. Currently, her research is in child nutrition and immunity, and her passions are in the maternal health of Black Americans.

These are the elder children of the Palmer family. I'm the biological mother of one. I love them and I'm pretty sure they love me like one big happy family. Family comes in all shapes, sizes and color. This episode is for me because We Need Each Other.

Listen to police officers, whose identities remain anonymous for the sake them speaking openly with no fear of retaliation. They discuss the current exposure of police brutality, offer insight on police reform and confirm the threat experienced by officers who expose misconduct of their fellow officers. One officer admits, “A lot of times mistakes are made. Mistakes happen. If more cops would admit I messed up instead of trying to covering it and make the perps the bad guy a lot of what we see would not be happening.“

“Rainbow” has been a nurse for 25 years. She's here anonymously sharing wisdom on what's really going on and how to prevent your body from being a welcomed host for Covid-19. Level up!

When a comedian provides comic relief for everyone else, what does he lean on during these tumultuous times? How is your heart, Ron G?

Paris proves that a Spiritual practice can take you to places you've only imagined. She's had quite the year. Her Nike spread, articles in Self magazine, Shondaland, MadamNoire, are evidence of the power of prayer. Paris is on the fast track to great success, all guided from within.

Tina Cameron is a White woman who has been so moved by the atrocities that she has seen inflicted upon Black people that she is fully engaged and committed to being a part of the deconstruction of racism.

This special episode release is the audio version of our Zoom Webinar series, A Seat at the Table. This is the opportunity to hear Black men tell the truth of what it is to live while Black in the USA.Healing and education abound.

Mothering Black children has never been an easy task given the racist society in which we live. Since the murder of George Floyd, it has taken on a new level. Hear from the hearts of 3 mothers of Black children what it means for their relationships with their children.

Zaid Gayle's desire is to have the youth in foster care become the masters of their destiny.Zaid serves as the Executive Director of Peace4Kids and oversees an ambitious organizational growth plan, with the intended impact of helping youth in foster care cultivate their strengths and transition successfully into adulthood.

Yumi Warner gives her perspective as a Black woman in a place of leadership in corporate America. Currently, she is a personal trainer and area manager for Equinox, a luxury fitness company. Although she has experienced a good amount of racism throughout her career in fitness Yumi remains motivated and motivational.

Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, athletes, creatives, and rising stars in all fields achieve their dreams and goals in record time. As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to.

Mike Riley is a young black scholar who has been politically focused since childhood. He speaks of the importance of Black people recognizing that this is our country, this is our society just as much as anyone. It is needed for Black people to be more fully involved. While White people must recognize that we don't need you to be our savior. We need you to educate yourself on your privilege and race.