Podcasts about Fifth Ward

George Foreman gave us a masterclass in resilience, on never giving up. His pivots and comebacks from defeat were legendary. He was a force of nature and one of the greatest boxers, salesmen and personalities the world has ever known. His inspirational story matters to us because one of the most critical mental disciplines for sales professionals is resilience.  Foreman's "In the Mud" Moment The George Foreman most of us remember, the man with the big charismatic smile selling grills on TV, was a far cry from the young man growing up in poverty in Houston's Fifth Ward, where lunch was often a mayonnaise sandwich.  As a teenager, George was an angry, mean bully who stole from kids at school and was shoplifting and mugging his way through his neighborhood. He was living on the edge, one arrest away from landing in a jail cell and potentially a life behind bars. One night, he was lying flat on his face in stinking mud, hiding from the police, when it hit him like a left hook that he was going nowhere like this. It was a moment of truth that changed the trajectory of his life. Lying there covered in filth, he made a promise to himself to change his path. He realized that if he wanted to avoid going nowhere, he had to make a massive mindset shift.  He enrolled in the Job Corps—a federal program that helps disadvantaged youth pick up real life skills—and soon after discovered boxing. And from that moment on, he replaced petty crime with gloves, replaced street fights with disciplined training, replaced despair with a sense of purpose.  This type of mindset shift is exactly what resilience is about. Sometimes you've got to face the fact that your old excuses, old habits, or old environment aren't working for you anymore. And when you decide to do something different—really decide—you set the stage for everything else that follows. That stinking mud moment is where you get real about your situation. It's where you decide that you've had enough and realize that the change you are looking for can only be found inside yourself because that's where resilience comes from.  Developing Resilience in the Face of Devastating Defeat Once George got serious about boxing, he rocketed to stardom. He won gold in the 1968 Olympics, then tore through the heavyweight division.  In one of his most famous fights, he defeated Joe Frazier in just two rounds, creating the iconic moment when Howard Cosell screams, “Down goes Frazier, down goes Frazier, down goes Frazier!” Foreman emerged from that fight as a heavyweight wrecking ball, the unstoppable champion of the world. Then, he ran into a wall called Muhammad Ali. Millions of people tuned in to watch Foreman and Ali battle it out in what was hyped as the “Rumble in the Jungle.”  Going into the fight, Foreman was the overwhelming favorite. But it was his overconfidence that lulled him into Ali's famous rope-a-dope strategy. This led to a crushing and embarrassing defeat. Ali knocked Foreman out in the eighth round, shocking the world and pulling off the upset of the century. Foreman was humiliated on the global stage. In that moment, he went from being the hardest hitting, baddest man on the planet to an also-ran.  Sales and life can be the same way. You might have soared for months, hitting every goal. Then the bottom falls out. The real test isn't whether you can ride success, but whether you can respond to defeat with resilience. The real question is, will you pick yourself up and make a comeback or fold up like a cheap lawn chair and quit. Will your failure become a tattoo or temporary bruise?  Retreat and Reinvention — The Next Pivot After that loss to Ali, Foreman was devastated. But he continued fighting until at the age of 28, he had a near death experience in Puerto Rico following a loss to Jimmy Young. It was one more lapse into overconfidence in which Foreman failed to prepare for the fight and was taken down by yet another underdog. 

It's the Friday News Roundup! We're diving into Houston's biggest ICE operation yet under the new Trump administration and what a new self-deportation app could actually mean. Monique Welch of the Houston Landing joins Executive Producer Laura Isensee to break it all down. Plus, we cover free cancer screenings in the Fifth Ward and East End residents protesting a multibillion-dollar upgrade to the downtown convention center. Stick around until the end for our moments of joy! Dive deeper into the stories we talked about today: Free cancer screening offered to Fifth Ward residents exposed to water and soil contamination Houston immigration advocate raises concerns on new ‘self-deportation' app More than 640 arrested during weeklong ICE operation in Houston area, officials confirm Community urges city leaders to step up security at adaptive Metropolitan Multi-Service Center Houston's East End residents concerned about closure of Polk Street for convention center expansion Meet the City Cast Houston Team Before the Rockets Game Learn more about the sponsors of this March 14th episode: Visit Port Aransas Camp Champions Destination Bryan Artechouse Meow Wolf Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 On Thursday's show: At-Large City Council Member Letitia Plummer talks about efforts to address cancer concerns in Houston's Fifth Ward.Also this hour: David Brancaccio from the Marketplace Morning Report joins us to talk about reporting from the Houston Rodeo.Then, we consider parallels between Elon Musk heading up DOGE (The Department of Government Efficiency) and Houstonian Jesse Jones' non-elected role in alleviating the Great Depression.And we learn all about the new edition of the Official Guide to Texas State Parks & Historic Sites.

One of Greater Houston's fastest growing community is dealing with lead in their water, but so far, they've received little help from local and state authorities. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Shannon Ryan, reporter at ABC-13 Houston, to talk about that story in Montgomery County. Plus, why 8,000 students are calling out leaders at the University of Houston, how President Trump's latest policies are impacting us in H-Town, and why more Houstonians are buying backyard chickens! Stories we talked about on today's show:  Concerns about brown in Willis water grows after private test shows high level of lead Union Pacific investigation uncovers dioxin at Fifth Ward community center Sexual assault, robberies on University of Houston campus prompt increased security measures 30,000 tons of food stuck in Houston port after Trump halts foreign aid More Houston residents consider raising backyard chickens as bird flu causes spike in egg prices Learn more about the sponsors of this February 11th episode here: Visit Amarillo Downtown Houston+ Inprint Camp Champions Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo Credit: SimplyCreativePhotography / Getty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ferrucci takes center stage in this episode, where we dive into the legendary world of the YDC Roast. Known for blending humor with a cause, the YDC Roast has become a Houston staple, supporting the Fifth Ward with laughs and generosity. This episode delivers hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from iconic Comedy Central roasts, with insights from roast veterans like Jeff Ross and Ferrucci himself. Discover the origins, challenges, and the surprising role of AI-inspired humor in keeping the laughs rolling. With a unique blend of oil and gas industry insights and comedy, this roast serves up a one-of-a-kind experience. Plus, get a glimpse into Ferrucci's journey from *The Man Show* to master roaster. Subscribe and stay tuned for updates on upcoming roasts!Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 - How Mike Got Into Roasting09:52 - Why You Should Go To The YDC Roast This Year12:18 - The Comedy Central Roasts17:00 - Chris Rock19:38 - Writing for Chris Rock24:51 - Importance of Comedy26:35 - Why People Get Roasted29:20 - How to Roast a Priesthttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Earlier this week, the prominent African-American broadcaster and writer, Tavis Smiley, came on the show to voice his support for Reparations to correct the past racial injustices in American history. The Kentucky based historian, Joel Edward Goza, author of Rebirth of a Nation, agrees with Smiley, arguing that Reparations is, in fact, the central civil rights issue of our age. The struggle for Reparations in California, he argues, has turned the state into the Alabama or Mississippi of the 2020s. Perhaps. Although I'm not sure everyone, either in and out of California, will agree with Goza's analysis of Ronald Reagan's central role in 21st century America's racial injustice. Or his suggestion that California should pay reparations to the rest of America for Reagan's sins. Joel Edward Goza is a writer, speaker, and community advocate. He is professor of ethics at the HBCU Simmons College and teaches in Kentucky prisons. Before focusing on writing and teaching, Joel worked in urban redevelopment and community activism for over a decade in Houston's Fifth Ward. He is also the author of America's Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics, and contributes to The Hill, Salon, and Religion News Service. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Megan Kimble, author of CITY LIMITS: Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America's Highways. CITY LIMITS examines the impact of urban highways on American cities. In the interview, Kimble discussed how highways were sold as progress in the 1950s and 60s, driven by car companies and oil industries. She argues that highways often disproportionately affect black and brown communities, citing examples like Houston's Fifth Ward. She also addresses the paradox of increased traffic due to induced demand and the environmental and economic costs of car-centric cities. Kimball advocates for the removal of urban highways to create more equitable and sustainable urban spaces.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com 

Send us a textIn the dark heart of Houston, a sinister group of hooded hunters called the G Men are operating a ghoulish trade -- private hunts of frightened victims in a sealed off housing project. But tonight, the G Men are the ones being hunted by a larger, more vicious group of apex predators.  Music by:Dark Urrru – Middle Hunt and Starlings in the TreetopsDarkSunn – HuntComfort Fit – The HuntJohn Bartmann – Bad NewsAll available at FreeMusicArchive Please subscribe through Buzzsprout, Stitcher, Spotify, Podchaser, or iTunesFind me on social media on Instagram Facebook and Twitter, or email me direct at AScaryHomeCompanion@gmail.comSupport our PATREON page! And check out the Redbubble merch shop. Support the show

On Thursday's show: Union Pacific began soil testing near the company's contaminated railyard in Houston's Fifth Ward this week under the oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. News 88.7's Lucio Vasquez explains what that could mean for residents, who blame the company for contaminating the area with cancer-causing chemicals.Also this hour: On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasions of Europe during World War II, Houstonian Jim Trippon shares the story of his father, John, who helped capture Nazi field headquarters in France. Then, we learn how a religious reawakening has led Rice University ecologist Timothy Morton to re-examine how he (and the rest of us) talk about both faith and science. That's the subject of his new book, Hell: In Search of a Christian Ecology.And a new HBO documentary series called Ren Faire takes a closer look at the culture and behind-the-scenes drama of the Texas Renaissance Festival north of Houston.

Preservation Utah is calling for the reconstruction of the fifth ward meetinghouse... that was partially and illegally demolished over the weekend.  Executive Director Brandy Strand says this was a devastating thing to happen to such a historic building. She told KSL TV about the deep history of the building built in 1910. 

We are learning more about the illegal partial demolition of the Fifth Ward Meeting house as the owner of the historic fifth ward meetinghouse in Salt Lake City reportedly illegally ordered its demolition. KSL Newsradio's Peter Johnston joins the show as he has been following the story…Peter spoke with the potential buyer of the 5th ward building… comedy troupe owner Craig Sorenson. He brings more details as the property owner called it a big miscommunication.

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A wrecking crew shows up at an old LDS meeting house in downtown and starts tearing it down... then runs off as the city confronts the crew... Dave and Debbie try to get to the bottom of this Easter Sunday caper. Peter Johnston, KSL Newsradio Reporter joins the show with the latest. Nick Norris, SLC's Director of Planning calls the show to explain more into the city's response.

Day after St. Patrick's Day. Rob saw an Irish jig. Drew is watching points within the pints. Drew drinks Fifth Ward's Mexican Hot Chocolate Job. Rob drinks Highland Park's Baseball Lager.

Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a 5-star review. If you leave a 5-star rating and review, send me an email info@blackrealestatedialogue.com and I'll send you a free training on finding and analyzing properties.In this clip, Christa Stoneham discusses the future of Houston's Fifth Ward, environmental justice, the importance of representation and more. Full episode on SpotifyFull episode on Apple PodcastsJoin my FREE 5-Day Keys

  On Monday's show: The game schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been announced. We learn all the details about how many games Houston will host and at what stage. Also this hour: Funding to help move Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens residents living near a contaminated railyard is being reconsidered after being delayed for almost a month. Houston City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on $2 million that would go toward that effort. City Council Member Tarsha Jackson joins us to discuss the matter.  Then, we offer you a chance to share your pet peeves about life in Greater Houston. And we preview the Super Bowl and discuss other developments in Houston sports.

Leslie Moody Castro talks with Harrison Guy about Houston's Fifth Ward, his Urban Souls Dance Company, and what keeps him motivated to build community in the city.  "Our projects are based on this thought process that memory builds the monument. The way that we look at it is that if you don't have a lot of assets in your community, because they're gone, for a lot of different reasons beyond your control, the thing that you do have is your memory...so if we look at the memories as the capital and we start to build from that, then we're starting from a place of asset versus deficit." See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2023/12/31/art-dirt-talking-with-houstons-harrison-guy If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

Greg Carter is the Writer/Producer/Director of 'Hip-Hop Family Christmas' and 'Hip-hop Family Christmas Wedding' (VH-1) as well as the creator and Show Runner of 'Fifth Ward'.

On today's show, we'll hear an encore of a show from our archives that first aired in April. We'll be looking at the environmental impact of the rail industry and hear from people in two communities currently impacted by rail-related contamination. In February, a Suffolk Northern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, and residents are still recovering from the disaster over two months later. Residents like Jami Wallace and community organizations are fighting for relief. In Houston's Fifth Ward, residents have been living with the dire health effects of carcinogenic creosote used to treat railroad ties decades ago. Health officials have found cancer clusters in the neighborhood, where many have been devastated by the loss of friends, neighbors and loved ones. We'll hear a story from Living Downstream about the impacts to this close-knit community, where residents and organizers like Sandra Edwards continue to advocate for accountability and justice.  Like this program? Please show us the love. Click here: http://bit.ly/3LYyl0R and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks!   Featuring:  Jami Wallace, community organizer and East Palestine resident  Sandra Edwards, community organizer, member of Impact Fifth Ward and Impact Justice, and Fifth Ward resident  Making Contact Staff: Host: Lucy Kang Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Interim Senior Producer: Jessica Partnow Engineer: Jeff Emtman Living Downstream Staff: Story: Generations in Houston's 5th Ward Contend With Contamination, Cancer Clusters Story producer: Laura Isensee Story editor: Steve Mencher Living Downstream founding producer: Steve Mencher President and CEO of Northern California Public Media: Darren LaShelle Story music: Minimal Documentary by penguinmusic via Pixabay Documentary by The Mountain via Pixabay Lobo Loco and Nine Inch Nails, under Creative Commons licenses Smithsonian Folkways Recordings for the use of music by the late Texas blues artist, Lightnin' Hopkins    Learn More:  Making Contact Homepage: www.radioproject.org Unity Council for EP Train Derailment petition urging President Biden to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for the Norfolk Southern train derailment: https://only.one/act/east-palestine Impact Fifth Ward: https://www.facebook.com/cleanupthecreosote Texas Standard's story and interview with reporter Laura Isensee: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/houstonians-living-in-neighborhoods-with-high-rates-of-cancer-say-rail-yards-cleanup-plans-fall-short/ Spotify link to Living Downstream series, including the story heard on this episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tPKsb6vtQkuJjNrn5MEij    Making Contact is a 29-minute weekly program committed to investigative journalism and in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. On the web at www.radioproject.org.

Welcome to Hot Topics! Our guest Difrent Caldwell returns to the podcast to help Gabrielle Crichlow answer the following question - "Are Black people entitled to things?"Gabrielle Crichlow and Difrent Caldwell discuss the topic of entitlement and reparations for Black people. They acknowledge that while Black people are entitled to reparations, it's unlikely that they'll receive them from the government and that the community should focus on building their own resources and businesses. Difernt and Gabrielle suggest that this can be achieved through mental health and education reform, supporting Black-owned businesses, and prison reform. They also touch on the idea of Black people being given land or resources that were stolen from their ancestors. The ladies agree that this is a complex issue and that it's important to acknowledge the historical injustices that have been committed against Black people. This episode emphasizes the importance of discussing and addressing the ongoing impact of systemic racism on Black communities. Difrent and Gabrielle also discuss the need for fairness and equality in all aspects of society and the importance of community support and empowerment. They encourage individuals to take control of their own lives and not rely solely on the government for reparations or compensation for slavery.Who is Difrent Caldwell?Difernt was born on December 15, 1990, in Houston, Texas, Fifth Ward, overcoming homelessness and foster care. She had a normal childhood up until the time she was around the age of 11; then her and her family ended up homeless. For the next 3 years, Difernt and her family would live in various places including: strangers' houses; cars; parks; bus stops; shelters; and even a crack house. At age 14, she was secretly placed in foster care and after the first 6 months of being in the system and trying to get out. She discovered that, in the State of Texas “foster kids” who aged out of care-- college tuition fees were waived. A light bulb went off in Difernt's head; she then used her street smarts to elevate her book smarts. In which, led to Difernt beating the odds. She is now an alumni of Sam Houston State University and a member of the Beta Theta Chapter of Phi Chi Theta. She graduated receiving her BA in International Business, with two minors in Economics and Business Communication, and her Master's in Entrepreneurship. She is also a Texas Real Estate Agent. She has a love for traveling and has visited over fifty countries and participated in amateur kickboxing. Her hobbies include reading, watching "Shark Tank", journaling, meditating, biking, ATV riding, ziplining, and hanging out with her best friend—her nephew. Difernt always knew she was meant for greatness, however, she understood to become the person she was meant to be—it would take fixing her inner issues that plagued her past. It was not until she found the courage to do something about her depression and dismissed the notion that “black people don't do therapy." While in therapy Difernt was encouraged to channel her negative experiences into a positive outcome. She quickly learned that with strategic planning, proper preparation, and constant prayer. Difernt could manifest the life she was meant have—and wants others to do the same with their lives. Now at the age of thirty, realizing she is not person she once was and by God's Grace; Difernt is ready for the next adventure in her life-- publishing her first book. It is with WHAT IF? A Controversial Paradigm Shift, Difernt hopes to inspire individuals to have healthy conversations with others about systemic racism. She hypothesizes that when we have these conversations about systemic racism and other taboo subjects. Then overtime social awareness will spread and society can start to change for the better. Because when you know better, you do better.You can find Difernt Caldwell:On the web: https://diferntsworld.net/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/difernts3r...On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th3r...On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...Difrent has a book called "What If A Controversial Paradigm" - purchase it today from her website: https://diferntsworld.net/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aXiJIdo2nF4**********************************************Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astep...Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aste...Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringserv...Visit our website: https://www.astepaheadtutoring...Sign up for our tutoring email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/...Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoring...Support us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comDownload the full episode transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WS4100KtG8FXfgmrLKZYgT7H4fq3xwT2/view?usp=drive_linkOriginal date of episode: February 17, 2023

Paulito Vega sits down with rapper Ren Thomas for Part 2 for some toxic shenanigans. #FifthWardMedia #RenThomas #HipHop #Battle Rap Subscribe to the Fifth Ward Media YouTube Channel for all things visual: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyqsBuur3T9kVhbWh1bdEw The Toxic A$$ Friends Podcast audio episodes are available on all streaming platforms: Subscribe and Review! Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/toxicassfriends Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-a%24%24-friends-podcast/id1518308588 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lev8jHcYWW4VobuPlLtA0?si=855c32c79c614969 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNTZiMjYxYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94bce53e-98a2-491e-999c-487f2a9b6760/toxic-a-friends-podcast Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/toxic-a-friends-podcast/ iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-toxic-a-friends-podcast-74679024/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toxicassfriends/message

Wesley and Kim talk to guest Gilberto Hernandez about both definitions of the word respect. All three share stories of an experience that many underrepresented folks share, unfortunately: their boss tends to micromanage or question them more than their peers who aren't underrepresented.Gilberto is a Lead Developer Advocate at Snowflake. His unconventional career path eventually led him into tech. An electrical engineering and education double major, Gilberto started his career in transmission planning for the city of Houston, before transitioning into the public sector as a 7th grade math teaching in Houston's Fifth Ward. His passion for impacting education at scale led him to tech (Codecademy, MongoDB, Plaid, Snowflake), where's he's since been combining his passion for education with his love for data and developer infrastructure. In his free time, he likes to BBQ (he is based in Austin, Texas, after all), grow spicy peppers, jog with his dogs, and spend time with his family.

An amazing 5th grader from the Fifth Ward has gone viral for his amazing piano playing....and our Houston Astros have offered up some great incetives for students to keep up with reading this summer....

Our “1 on 1” series is back with a new episode. Ralph sits down with New Jersey's own, rapper Ren Thomas where the sit and kick it about various topics: Thomas' beginnings as a battle rapper and coming up in the New Jersey hip-hop scene His reality television experience on VH1 and Rick Ross His body of work and much more! #FifthWardMedia #RenThomas #BattleRap #HipHop #RickRoss #TheDream  Subscribe to the Fifth Ward Media YouTube Channel for all things visual:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyqsBuur3T9kVhbWh1bdEw Follow Our Pod, Your Entertainment on Instagram https://instagram.com/ourpodyourentertainment?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I= Follow Fifth Ward Media on Instagram https://instagram.com/fifthwardmedia?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I= Our Pod, Your Entertainment audio is available on all streaming platforms:   Subscribe and Review! Anchor FM:   https://anchor.fm/ourpodyourentertainment Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-pod-your-entertainment/id1573442899 Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/5IXj1zIquRifZrr4a6oc5r?si=5626e3906cf54202 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZmViZmM0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36e040fb-3eab-4f6f-b0c9-80d86bd461e2/our-pod-your-entertainment Vurbl:  https://vurbl.com/station/our-pod-your-entertainment/ iHeart Radio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-ray-and-ralph-podcast-59418822/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ourpodyourentertainment/message

On today's show, we'll be looking at the environmental impact of the rail industry and hear from people in two communities currently impacted by rail-related contamination. In February, a Suffolk Northern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, and residents are still recovering from the disaster over two months later. In Houston's Fifth Ward, residents have been living with the dire health effects of creosote used to treat railroad ties decades ago. 

Columbia fifth ward Councilman-Elect Donald Waterman won his tight race against nurse Gregg Bush by 58 votes. Councilman-Elect Waterman joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" this morning. He tells listeners that funding the Columbia Police and public safety issues are some of his top priorities. He says voters are also interested in trash and the roll cart issue:

My guest is Greg Carter. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has produced over thirty feature films and currently produces a popular series called Fifth Ward on the ALLBLK Channel. When I first met Greg Carter, he was one of the rising rap directors in Houston, Texas. We are talking about the Ghetto Boys' days and Rap A Lot records era. But life is about adjusting and growing your brand; he is still directing movies and television series in Hollywood and teaching students at the University of Houston. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Greg Carter.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Greg Carter. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has produced over thirty feature films and currently produces a popular series called Fifth Ward on the ALLBLK Channel. When I first met Greg Carter, he was one of the rising rap directors in Houston, Texas. We are talking about the Ghetto Boys' days and Rap A Lot records era. But life is about adjusting and growing your brand; he is still directing movies and television series in Hollywood and teaching students at the University of Houston. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Greg Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Greg Carter. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has produced over thirty feature films and currently produces a popular series called Fifth Ward on the ALLBLK Channel. When I first met Greg Carter, he was one of the rising rap directors in Houston, Texas. We are talking about the Ghetto Boys' days and Rap A Lot records era. But life is about adjusting and growing your brand; he is still directing movies and television series in Hollywood and teaching students at the University of Houston. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Greg Carter. My guest on the show today is one of the stars of the Amazon series Harlem, Shoniqua Shandai. She is an actress, singer, and up-and-coming fashion icon from the east coast who has graciously swept the entertainment industry since she was three. Shoniqua's character Angie on the show Harlem has a big sexy personality and a fashion sense to match it. In the front, Shoniqua's character always wears a series of high-fashion looks.   Shoniqua strongly relates to her character as a curvy woman of color, breaking the fashion and love stereotypes.   Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Shoniqua Shandai.  Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Greg Carter. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has produced over thirty feature films and currently produces a popular series called Fifth Ward on the ALLBLK Channel. When I first met Greg Carter, he was one of the rising rap directors in Houston, Texas. We are talking about the Ghetto Boys' days and Rap A Lot records era. But life is about adjusting and growing your brand; he is still directing movies and television series in Hollywood and teaching students at the University of Houston. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Greg Carter. My guest on the show today is one of the stars of the Amazon series Harlem, Shoniqua Shandai. She is an actress, singer, and up-and-coming fashion icon from the east coast who has graciously swept the entertainment industry since she was three. Shoniqua's character Angie on the show Harlem has a big sexy personality and a fashion sense to match it. In the front, Shoniqua's character always wears a series of high-fashion looks.   Shoniqua strongly relates to her character as a curvy woman of color, breaking the fashion and love stereotypes.   Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Shoniqua Shandai.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Urban Enrichment Institute - UEI (formerly the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Incorporated -FWEP) is a youth leadership and development program for at-risk males, ages 12 - 19, strategically located in one of Houston's most economically depressed neighborhoods. Shawn DeVaughn joins us to talk about the UEI program and its impact in Fifth Ward.

  On Friday's show: This weekend, Memorial Park is celebrating the grand opening of its new land bridge and 100 acres of redesigned prairie space with a picnic on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We learn about the new features and how they fit into a ten-year master plan. Also this hour: We explore the role Houston youth hope to play in reducing gun violence through an initiative called Project Unloaded. Then, from the governor's office weighing in on diversity in hiring, to the AMC Theatre chain's plans to counter lost revenue by charging moviegoers more for center seats, this week's “non-expert” panel weighs in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And former NFL player and Houston native Delvin Williams reflects on his career and the challenge of reshaping his life after football in his new memoir, Fifth Ward to Fourth Quarter: Football's Impact on an NFL Player's Body and Soul.

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew is BACK but not for good. They talk about why they're going on break from podding, other endeavors they are planning taking, the love for the game, and they of course get into the usual banter. Thanks to everyone that supported, thanks to all of the special guest over the years, and thanks for the future support.

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew is BACK with another one. The guys hit on the freeze, Tory v. Megan Thee Stallion, Christmas, and a whole host of topics. Bless up

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew is BACK with another one. The guys hit on the freeze that's about to impact Houston, the World Cup champions, gambling, pop music, Dick Gregory Dc, La Luz Del Mundo Doc, Comedians greats, and a whole lotta other topics. Thanks for the support.

What good is having wealth if you do not have optimal health? Do you know your status? In this segment, Sarah Nganga with Legacy Community Health walks us through the history of Legacy, HIV/AIDS Information + Methods of Protection (i.e., PrEP), overview of HIV trends in Houston, Rockwell Project, Engagement Opportunities, etc. Lots of wisdom nuggets and GEMS shared. WHO IS SARAH? Sarah Nganga is the Lead Project Coordinator for the Rockwell Grant at Legacy Community Health, a premier full-service Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations in the Greater Houston Area. Specifically, this project focuses on combating alarming high rates of STIs/HIV in black women through social networking and intervention (i.e., PrEP Education). Currently, she is located at Legacy's Fifth Ward location on Lyons Avenue. Originally from DFW Metroplex, Sarah fell in love with the City of Houston after completing her degree in B.S Health- specialization in Health Promotions at the University of Houston. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, trying new foods, and being an advocate for her community. SARAH'S CALL TO ACTION Know your status and get tested. Legacy is here to support your sexual health and wellness! I am located at our 5th Ward location on Lyons Ave, and we have Walk-in HIV testing available M-F from 8:30AM to 4:30PM and affordable complete STI Screenings. Legacy is still here for you! We have patient assistance programs for medication and an eligibility program that is grant funded to reduce the burden of the cost of healthcare on a sliding scale basis. https://aidsvu.org/local-data/united-states/south/texas/houston/ https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/services/hivstd-screening-treatment/prep/ https://dshs.texas.gov/hivstd/reports/TexasHIVSlideSet/ GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew is BACK with another one. 9 figure Abi is back and the guys get toasted while hitting on the current topics of last week. Super late upload but you all enjoy the episode. Thanks for the support.

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew is BACK with another one. Super late upload but the guys are trying to dig deeper into Tony's spirt. Thanks for the support.

Garry Monroe is a street fighter from Fifth Ward in Houston. He took his passion for kids into a race for School Board in Harris County (Houston), Texas. He watched them cheat and brings that story, in its rawness, to this Episode of Patriot Games. Sorry for the technical difficulties with the sound of my voice, but don't worry, Garry is full-throated. Support the show

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew is BACK with another one. Super late upload, the guys talked about birds and the homies looking for validation. Listen on most Digital Streaming Platforms. Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Google…… Follow + Subscribe: Instagram - @poddinnextdoor YouTube - Poddin' Next Door

My guest on this episode is Differnt. Difernt was born on December 15, 1990, in Houston, Texas, Fifth Ward. She overcomes homelessness and the foster care system. She had a normal childhood up until the time she was around the age of eleven; then she and her family ended up homeless. Tune in for the rest of her journey.The Kingdom Investor | PodcastTake your generosity to the next level, impact more lives and build a godly legacy! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew opens the pod with slap boxing, crying Summer Walker, Ice House June, Lazy Sunday, Entering YouTube Raffle, Mega Millions, Abandoning Family, Shooters shoot, Slappers, Intro, Supporting local talent, Women teaching Women, Stay at Home Wife, Street dogs, and other topics….

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew, special guest Keish, opens the pod with slappers, Houston hate, Tony's trauma, marriage, and a whole bunch of relationship topics. Thanks for the support.

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew opens with the usual back and forth, slappers, almost forgot the intro, and women questions… Late late upload. Bless up. Listen on most Digital Streaming Platforms. Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Google…… Follow + Subscribe: Instagram - @poddinnextdoor YouTube - Poddin' Next Door

On this episode: The ”Poddin' Next Door" crew opens with bangers, relationship manipulation, Lids activities, and the recent school shooting…