Podcast appearances and mentions of April R Silver

With election day fast approaching, L. Joy opens up a challenging conversation—what to do when none of the candidates for an elected office inspires you or align perfectly with your views. Last week's episode addressed voter apathy and how to respond to disengaged voters. This week, L. Joy shifts focus to a dilemma that many voters face: how to engage in an election when none of the candidates seem to represent your issues or values fully. Dr. Michelle Taylor, also known as Dr. Feminista Jones, comes back to the front of the class for this conversation. Then, it's time for the Arts and Activism segment powered by AKILA WORKSONGS. April R. Silver brings Chief Ayanda Clarke to the front of the class. 

With early voting starting soon in several states, she encourages listeners to develop a voting plan tailored to their needs—whether voting by mail, early in-person, or on election day. L. Joy emphasizes the importance of researching state-specific voting rules to avoid last-minute issues and voter suppression challenges. She's also discussing the historic School Board elections in Chicago and brings journalist Samantha Smylie to the front of the class for that conversation. Then L. Joy introduces the inaugural Arts and Activism segment powered by Akila WORKSONGS, April R. Silver brings Grammy-winning artist and candidate in Chicago's school board elections, Rhymefest to the front of the class. 

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into a spirited conversation with Founder and CEO April Silver (@aprilrsilver) of PR/Marketing business Akila Worksongs (@akilaworksongs). April talked about amplifying the voices of the community, non-transactional relationships, celebrating 30 years at Akila Worksongs, message to young journalist, why Akila Worksongs is important as a PR/Marketing agency, consuming good content, stories that are saving people's lives, life knowledge with KRS One at the Brooklyn Public Library event, upcoming documentary/books on the horizon, International African Arts Festival in Brooklyn, what's next at Akila Worksongs and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav     IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

(Airdate 6/13/23) April R. Silver has spent decades cultivating her role in the hip hop community and sees now as a pivotal time and gives insight on how to uplift the connections between arts, activism, and accountability. April is a nationally respected communications and marketing executive, cultural arts curator, community activist, and published writer/editor. April founded AKILA WORKSONGS, a public relations firm based in New York, in 1993 and it has emerged as a leading agency of its kind for the past three decades. She is the editor of ‘Be a Father to Your Child', a work that HuffPost Black Voices cites as a “powerful and groundbreaking anthology.” https://akilaworksongs.com/founder/

On this episode of the Funky Politics, Lee Eric Smith is joined by three special guests, Dr. Joshua Myers, April R. Silver, and Akanke Washington, key members in the 1989 Howard University student protest. We dive into the environment surrounding the protest and the power young people have on creating change. Make sure to catch the latest episodes of the Funky Politics by downloading the Kudzukian App and on Kudzukian.com.  

April R. Silver is a social entrepreneur, activist, and writer/editor. She is also Founder and President of AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc., a leading communications/management agency headquartered in New York. AW specializes in public relations, marketing, and programming for the "arts and activism" field (a phrase that Silver is credited with popularizing). The former talk show host of My Two Cents (on Centric TV, previously known as BETJ), is also editor of “Be A Father to Your Child: Real Talk from Black Men on Family, Love, and Fatherhood” (Soft Skull/Counterpoint Press), a critically acclaimed anthology. Silver’s life/work is powered by the belief that regardless of the endeavor, working with respect, integrity, and excellence matters most. Ms. Silver’s achievements in the fields of social justice and entrepreneurship have been widely documented for over twenty years. Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence magazine and Founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement (CARES) calls April “a spirited and visionary leader.” Past and present clients of Silver’s company reflect her relationships to all kinds of people and projects. She has come to work closely with and/or provide services for artists and authors Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Sonia Sanchez, Sister Souljah, Kevin Powell;  The Ford Foundation, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and countless others. In 2009, she was the keynote speaker for the Cool Twitter Conference in New York and continues to conduct communications workshops. As a writer, April's essays on hip hop and popular culture, women, personal development, and social justice issues have been published in the New York Daily News, Word.Beats.Life (The Global Journal of Hip Hop Culture), AllHipHop.com, DaveyD.com, and others. . And for her 20+ years of service, April has received many awards & has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, Washington Post, Ebony, & Essence.

April R. Silver April R. Silver is a social entrepreneur, activist, and writer. She heads AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc. (AW), a communications agency that services the unique needs of progressive artists, activists, advocates, and organizations. April takes us through her journey from a student in college who worked on the first Hip Hop conference and shares with us what drives her to inspire change in others. Learn about her extensive clientelle list and what is next for this multi-faceted renaissance woman.

Authors INside Chat - April R. Silver is a social entrepreneur, activist, and writer. She heads AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc. (AW), a communications agency that services the unique needs of progressive artists, activists, advocates, and organizations. Since 1993, AW has provided a variety of premium services to a diverse roster, ranging from emerging poets to hip hop artist/actor Mos Def to The Ford Foundation. The company is also known for creating Put On BLAST!™, a widely trusted email marketing service that houses over 32,000 subscribers nationwide. Ms. Silver is also editor of the anthology Be A Father to Your Child: Real Talk from Black Men on Family, Love, and Fatherhood (Soft Skull/Counterpoint, 2008). In 2006, she was a TV talk show host on BETJ’s My Two Cents (first two seasons).