Podcast appearances and mentions of Muhammad Ali Center

The Muhammad Ali Center kicked off Juneteenth festivities in Louisville, President Trump taps a Kentuckian for a federal judgeship who was nearly nominated by former President Biden, and state lawmakers hear about a rise in youth suicide and a decline in childhood vaccinations.

DeVone Holt, CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, has a wide array of activities for Muhammad Ali Week which starts May 31st.DeVone intends to regenerate the universal feeling of love and respect that embraced Muhammad's hometown and the entire planet after his passing 9 years ago.

DeVone Holt, CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, sat down to deliver the good news of the center's incredible growth curve over the years. It's no boxing museum, it's a center for the advancement of the human condition.

March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize the women who have shaped history while paving the way for the future. And the Daughters of Greatness series, from the Muhammad Ali Center, honors women changemakers here in Louisville. On this episode, we learn more about the program and its honorees.

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mrs. Lonnie Ali to talk about the Muhammad Ali Center's foremost study on compassion, surprising and not so surprising insights, and lessons we can draw in using compassion to combat injustice and bridge divides. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

We talk strategy with the CEO of a popular Louisville attraction on this week's Access Louisville podcast.DeVone Holt has been at the helm of the Muhammad Ali Center, as president and CEO since September. He's the first in the organization's history to hail from Louisville. On the show he talks about how he plans to both foster local relationships and expand the organization's reach. “It really has been a whirlwind of activity,” Holt said on the podcast, which was recorded with LBF Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy in late December. Holt spoke about the immense honor of spreading Muhammad Ali's legacy around the world, calling it “literally one of the greatest honors of my professional career.” Ali is revered by people from all walks of life and continues to inspire the center's mission, he said.Holt worked for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky prior to his CEO appointment and helped shepherd the organization's $50 million Opportunity Campus development in West Louisville. He speaks about his roots growing up in West Louisville before attending Doss High School. That's something we reported in our recent holiday feature on where several local executives went to high school.The Muhammad Ali Center welcomed about 150,000 guest in 2023, ranking it among the area's largest tourist attractions. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Lonnie Ali, the cofounder of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky and widow of the late humanitarian and heavyweight champion of the world, discusses with Seth Cohen, Chief Impact Officer of Forbes, the launch of the Muhammad Ali Compassion Index and the inaugural Ali Compassion Summit. From Ali's groundbreaking work outside the ring to the powerful discussions sparked by the Muhammad Ali Center in cities across America, this conversation highlights how compassion can unite us, transform communities and be a powerful catalyst for change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York Times bestselling author Sebastion Junger (The Perfect Storm, In My Time of Dying) returns to Louisville February 2 and 3 for appearances connected to the Kentucky Author Forum. We discussed his harrowing work in war zones, wordsmithing, and his near death encounter where he communicated with his deceased father. Did it shake him free from atheism? Maybe...but maybe not.See Sebastian Junger at various local gatherings: a screening of his film Restrepo, dinner at the Muhammad Ali Center, and a long form interview and Q&A at the Kentucky Center on February 3.

Join Lisa Brown Alexander as she sits down with DeVone Holt, President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center. In this lively episode, DeVone shares his inspiring journey from the private sector to the heart of social impact, highlighting the experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy. He discusses the vital role of cultivating a healthy organizational culture in sustaining high-performing teams and offers insights into how resilience can inspire and empower staff. In this episode, you'll hear: His journey from private sector to the social impact sector and how those experiences led him to the Ali Center His simple, unique and effective leadership philosophy Why a healthy culture is key to a sustainably high-performing team  How to be resilient in the way you inspire staff His perspective on a “can-do” exercise of how learning new things can lead to continually greater success Ways to leverage AI to better focus on the people-aspects of the work About the Muhammad Ali Center The Muhammad Ali Center is much more than a museum. As an athlete, a humanitarian, a global voice and man guided by faith, Muhammad Ali embodied a pursuit and belief in the greatness found in all people. Founded in 2005 by Lonnie and Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, the Center is dedicated to honoring Ali and continuing work based on his core principles. Our mission is to mobilize Muhammad Ali's legacy to foster respect, inspire generations of changemakers, and advance social justice. To learn more, visit alicenter.org.  About DeVone Holt DeVone Holt is a multi-talented executive who combines nearly 30 years of experience as an institutional brand manager, culture creator, strategic communicator and people convener. In 2024, Holt was named president and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The museum is a 96,000 square-foot cultural center that showcases the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, and carries forward his legacy of service to others and fighting for justice for all. Learn more about DeVone.  About Lisa Driven to serve the often-overlooked people management needs for the social impact sector, Lisa set out to build a market where one didn't exist. She founded Nonprofit HR, the leading talent management firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. Read Lisa's full bio. About the Switch The Switch offers access to Nonprofit HR's talent management knowledge presented by our expert consultants, media partners, and guests from across the social impact sector. For over 20 years, Nonprofit HR has produced content that illuminates critical, timely and insightful knowledge for leaders of social impact organizations. Insights from this podcast shine light on the full talent management lifecycle, from employee attraction to organizational culture, engagement, performance management and retention.  

DeVone Holt, the President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, discussed the reopening of the facility after fire/smoke damage, the efforts clean everything up, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Muhammad Ali Center...

DeVone Holt, the new CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, talks about getting his dream job, his trip to L.A. for the ESPN Humanitarium Awards and the ESPY's, and his vision about moving the center forward...

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” on today's quiz! Hosted by Philanthropist and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Builders Movement, a global initiative addressing the "us vs. them" mentality, is working to bring people together during this divisive time. KIND Snacks founder, Daniel Lubetzky, and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, are members of Builders and they both joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the organization's mission. They discussed how to find common ground on issues even as divisive as the war in the Middle East, why extremist ideologies are given so much attention, and how civil dialogue could build a bridge between human beings on each side. Lubetzky shared his experience being the child of a holocaust survivor and how the recent examples of public antisemitism have impacted him. They also discussed how the legacy of Lonnie Ali's late husband, Muhammad Ali, was an inspiration to them. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Daniel Lubetzky and Lonnie Ali author, and hear even more about how they are trying the lift the voices of the center and combat the extremists who are dividing our country and world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Builders Movement, a global initiative addressing the "us vs. them" mentality, is working to bring people together during this divisive time. KIND Snacks founder, Daniel Lubetzky, and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, are members of Builders and they both joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the organization's mission. They discussed how to find common ground on issues even as divisive as the war in the Middle East, why extremist ideologies are given so much attention, and how civil dialogue could build a bridge between human beings on each side. Lubetzky shared his experience being the child of a holocaust survivor and how the recent examples of public antisemitism have impacted him. They also discussed how the legacy of Lonnie Ali's late husband, Muhammad Ali, was an inspiration to them. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Daniel Lubetzky and Lonnie Ali author, and hear even more about how they are trying the lift the voices of the center and combat the extremists who are dividing our country and world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Builders Movement, a global initiative addressing the "us vs. them" mentality, is working to bring people together during this divisive time. KIND Snacks founder, Daniel Lubetzky, and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, are members of Builders and they both joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the organization's mission. They discussed how to find common ground on issues even as divisive as the war in the Middle East, why extremist ideologies are given so much attention, and how civil dialogue could build a bridge between human beings on each side. Lubetzky shared his experience being the child of a holocaust survivor and how the recent examples of public antisemitism have impacted him. They also discussed how the legacy of Lonnie Ali's late husband, Muhammad Ali, was an inspiration to them. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Daniel Lubetzky and Lonnie Ali author, and hear even more about how they are trying the lift the voices of the center and combat the extremists who are dividing our country and world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and former President Trump agreed to terms for two presidential debates, one scheduled for June and another for September. Former President Trump has been calling out President Biden for months on the campaign trail, challenging him to debates. Now, voters will see both in action on stage, discussing the economy, the border, abortion, and other hot button issues impacting the country. Chairman and CEO of Stagwell Inc., chairman of the Harris Poll, and FOX News Contributor Mark Penn joins the Rundown to discuss what led President Biden to make the move to challenge the former President to debate, why swing voters are the key to the election, and what he expects out of each candidate. America is currently dealing with political and cultural unrest, with pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests taking place on college campuses. Various organizations and movements are working to bring people together during this divisive time, and The Builders Movement, a global initiative addressing the "us vs. them" mentality, launched earlier this week. Founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky, and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, joined the podcast to discuss the polarization in America, why extremist ideologies are given so much attention, and how civil dialogue could build a bridge between human beings on each side. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Deroy Murdock. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and former President Trump agreed to terms for two presidential debates, one scheduled for June and another for September. Former President Trump has been calling out President Biden for months on the campaign trail, challenging him to debates. Now, voters will see both in action on stage, discussing the economy, the border, abortion, and other hot button issues impacting the country. Chairman and CEO of Stagwell Inc., chairman of the Harris Poll, and FOX News Contributor Mark Penn joins the Rundown to discuss what led President Biden to make the move to challenge the former President to debate, why swing voters are the key to the election, and what he expects out of each candidate. America is currently dealing with political and cultural unrest, with pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests taking place on college campuses. Various organizations and movements are working to bring people together during this divisive time, and The Builders Movement, a global initiative addressing the "us vs. them" mentality, launched earlier this week. Founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky, and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, joined the podcast to discuss the polarization in America, why extremist ideologies are given so much attention, and how civil dialogue could build a bridge between human beings on each side. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Deroy Murdock. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and former President Trump agreed to terms for two presidential debates, one scheduled for June and another for September. Former President Trump has been calling out President Biden for months on the campaign trail, challenging him to debates. Now, voters will see both in action on stage, discussing the economy, the border, abortion, and other hot button issues impacting the country. Chairman and CEO of Stagwell Inc., chairman of the Harris Poll, and FOX News Contributor Mark Penn joins the Rundown to discuss what led President Biden to make the move to challenge the former President to debate, why swing voters are the key to the election, and what he expects out of each candidate. America is currently dealing with political and cultural unrest, with pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests taking place on college campuses. Various organizations and movements are working to bring people together during this divisive time, and The Builders Movement, a global initiative addressing the "us vs. them" mentality, launched earlier this week. Founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky, and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, joined the podcast to discuss the polarization in America, why extremist ideologies are given so much attention, and how civil dialogue could build a bridge between human beings on each side. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Deroy Murdock. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michael Hollifield is a psychiatrist and general practitioner who serves as the Founder, President, and CEO of the War Survivors Institute, a nonprofit organization devoted to restoring health to civilians and soldiers who have been harmed by war, as well as mitigating the causes of violent conflicts. In this conversation, Michael reflects on the causes of war, its devasting effects, and how mindfulness and other spiritual practices and insights can bring peace in troubled hearts and troubled times. RESOURCES: Donate to support the Earth & Spirit Center and this podcast: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/donate/ Visit the Earth & Spirit Center homepage: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/ War Survivors Institute: https://warsurvivors.org/ War Survivors Institute Virtual Walkathon: https://givebutter.com/2024onewalkathon Upcoming WSI Events in Louisville, KY: WSI will be in the military section all day at Thunder Over Louisville (April 20, 2024): https://thunderoverlouisville.org/ WSI Healing Hearts Evening Event: May 16, 2024 at the Muhammad Ali Center: https://warsurvivors.org/event/healing-horizons-event-at-the-muhammad-ali-center-louisville-ky/

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, talks about repairing the racial wounds of the nation with a great panel of guests who are taking part in a special film screening and panel discussion coming up on Wednesday at the Muhammad Ali Center. With us this week are Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana (http://worldkentucky.org); Kaitlyn Tisdale, Director of Interpretation at Locust Grove (http://locustgrove.org); and Randy Quarterman, one of the featured subjects of the documentary “The Cost of Inheritance.” Randy is a U.S. Army veteran and descendant of people enslaved by the Kellers in Savannah, Georgia. He co-founded the Reparations Project (https://reparationsproject.org/), which is the first project supported by the Quarterman Keller Foundation, to support Black education and legal land redress for Black families; to truth-tell; and to amplify Black voices. Randy also recommends the sites https://reparations4slavery.com/ and https://comingtothetable.org In recognition of Black History Month, on Wednesday, February 28th, at the Muhammad Ali Center, from 5:00-8:30pm (5pm reception, and 6pm film, followed by a panel discussion), the World Affairs Council is screening a film called “The Cost of Inheritance.” It is an hour-long documentary that explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire understanding of the scope and rationale of the reparations debate. The event is free and open to the public, but you'll need to register at http://worldkentucky.org We also discuss the history of enslavement at Locust Grove, right here in Louisville, where the Croghan family enslaved approximately 100 individuals between 1790 and 1856. These enslaved men, women and children were the heart of the farm. They cultivated the land, cared for the many animals, built and maintained the house and other structures, and tended to the most intimate needs of the Croghan and Clark families. At the peak of the farm's operation in 1820, more than 40 enslaved people labored at Locust Grove. In 1849, the 22 enslaved individuals remaining at Locust Grove were emancipated by the will of Dr. John Croghan. However, those that were ‘freed' from enslavement were then indentured for seven years before finally being released from bondage. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

"As a passionate Muslim and a passionate Jew, we have come together to humbly share a path forward for how to transcend the construct of 'us vs. them' and side with humanity instead." That's from a recent open letter to college students across America, written by Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, and Lonnie Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center and wife of the late Muhammad Ali. Lonnie and Daniel have both witnessed the growing hatred on American college campuses as the Israel-Hamas war rages on, and they say students themselves are at the heart of the solution. In their letter, they detail what they call ten ways to side with humanity, including: "It helps, not hurts, your cause to empathize with the pain of the other side" and "to get the full story, pop your social media bubble." Plus: the new challenges for DEI programs on college campuses. Guests: Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks and co-founder of the Starts with Us movement; Lonnie Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, and wife of the late Muhammad Ali. Credits: 1 big thing is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, and Jay Cowit. Music is composed by Alex Sugiura. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to Niala at 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to have the studio filled with the amazing co-visionaries behind Social Work Day taking place at the Muhammad Ali Center on December 4, 2023 from noon to 2pm. This event seeks to explore art, research & design that illuminates Medical Racism, Human Erasure & Women's Rights, while helping participants understand place and the people erased from it, in honor of Mrs. Ada Doss Campbell. It's an event where social work, public health, and public art collide. Guests on today's show include: 1. Dr. Renee Campbell, Executive Director of the Phoenix Global Humanitarian Foundation (https://www.phoenixglobalhumanitarian.org/our-executive-leadership) and a recent Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence! Her work includes teaching experience at numerous Colleges and Universities, and she served as the Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky for two years. 2. Dr. Lynetta Mathis, Director of the DSW program at the University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work and Family Science (https://louisville.edu/kent/about/faculty-1/bios/lynetta-mathis). Dr. Mathis is a clinical social worker with 17 years of practice experience in medical social work, therapeutic foster care and adoptions, and clinical supervision. Her scholarship focuses on postsecondary student mental health and social work field education. The overall goal of Dr. Mathis' scholarship is to remove barriers and increase supports to foster student success. 3. Tony Helm, Professor and Director of Campus Field Education at Spalding University's School of Social Work (https://spalding.edu/social-work/meet-social-work-faculty/). Professor Helm earned his MSSW from the University of Louisville, Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. His areas of interest include child welfare, LGBTQIA+, diversity and inclusion, and effective teaching. Professor Helm currently serves on the Diversity Consciousness Action Group (DCAG) and on local organizational boards. 4. Dr. Mindy Brooks-Eaves, Kentucky State University's Chair for School of Social Work (https://www.kysu.edu/directory/faculty-staff/mindy-brooks-eaves.php). Formerly worked at Louisville's Ujima Neighborhood Place. Dr. Eaves' passion is equity, teaching, and sustainability of social workers with specific attention to disparity, blackness, identity, cultural inclusivity, and practicing radical self-care as a guiding principle. In 2021, she co-edited “The A to Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and other Helping Professionals” and published “Self-Care as Sociopolitical Liberation for Black Women” in The New Social Worker. 5. Marlesha Woods, Interdisciplinary Artist and Co-Curator for Social Work Day. Her work is still on display in the Ali Center's temporary "We Don't Wither" exhibit through December 18, 2023 (https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/). As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, wraps up an exciting summer series of interviews with local women/fem artists who are all engaged in some form of struggle for social justice and are all featured in an exciting temporary exhibit called “We Don't Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. Created to engage our community, We Don't Wither examines the intersection of art and activism. The artists featured in this exhibit have created art that responds to current socio-cultural and socio-political situations, lived experiences, and related current events — to see our world and our community through their unique perspectives. The intention is to celebrate the often unheard experiences, opinions, feelings, and perspectives from those who work, create, and fight in our city; to share their artwork and views with visitors; and to provide a space for conversation and reflection. This exhibit is included in the regular price of admission, but you can see the exhibit for free and meet the artists themselves during any of the upcoming ARTIST SHOWCASES: Shauntrice Martin July 29 LaNia Roberts August 12 Joanne Weis August 26 Morgan McGill September 30 Nikki Douglas October 28 Learn more at: https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/ We conclude our series this week with Morgan McGill, a muralist based in Louisville. She received her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Louisville and studied historical Spanish painting in Spain where she held her first group exhibition in 2017. Paying homage to her city, she created a brilliantly saturated mural of Churchill Downs. She expanded her knowledge of color theory working with HGTV alongside Liz Richter to create the “Be Kind” mural in La Grange, KY. Most recently, she has collaborated with the Fund for the Arts and the Muhammad Ali Center to paint a portrait of Ali and participate in an exhibition on the theme of queer female perspectives. McGill has been awarded grants from the Great Meadows Foundation and the Kentucky Foundation for Women to meet her favorite artists, attend residencies around the world, and continue her podcast project on purity culture. Learn more at https://www.morganemcgill.com/ Get Social: https://www.facebook.com/morgan.mcgill.73 https://www.instagram.com/morganmcgillart/ Check out her podcast: Pure to Pieces (on Spotify and all other platforms) https://www.morganemcgill.com/podcast As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues an exciting summer series of interviews with local women/fem artists who are all engaged in some form of struggle for social justice and are all featured in an exciting new exhibit called “We Don't Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. Created to engage our community, We Don't Wither examines the intersection of art and activism. The artists featured in this exhibit have created art or chosen from their art, pieces that respond to current socio-cultural and socio-political situations, lived experiences, and related current events—to see our world and our community through their unique perspectives. It is our objective to celebrate the often unheard experiences, opinions, feelings, and perspectives from those who work, create, and fight in our city; to share their artwork and views with our visitors; and to provide a space for conversation and reflection. This exhibit is included in the regular price of admission, but you can see the exhibit for free and meet the artists themselves during any of the upcoming ARTIST SHOWCASES: Marlesha Woods June 24 Shauntrice Martin July 29 LaNia Roberts August 12 Joanne Weis August 26 Morgan McGill September 30 Nikki Douglas October 28 Learn more at: https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/ This week, we interview Shauntrice Martin who is a mother, abolitionist, and artist. Her work explores longing, identity, and struggle through mixed media. She was born and raised in Louisville and currently serves as a lobbyist. Her artwork has reflected a tumultuous yet triumphant trajectory. The use of acrylics, textile, sculpture, and photography blend in her pieces to create sometimes haunting images of the lives Black and Indigenous people could have lived if white supremacy never existed. She created Chahta Noir as a resource & outlet for artists to develop, network, and BE. Shauntrice is a Black/Choctaw contemporary artist & curator. She was the inaugural Speed Art Museum Artist-In-Residence and Louisville Visual Art (LVA) Curatorial Fellow. Shauntrice's museum solo exhibition "Something in the Water" was featured at the Speed Art Museum 2021-22. Most recently, she curated a permanent exhibit entitled "Sweet Fire" with Play Cousins Collective in the Historic Lyles Mall. Shauntrice's "Gateway" Collection will debut at the Muhammad Ali Center in April 2023. More at https://www.chahtanoir.org Get Social: https://www.facebook.com/blackfuturefest https://www.instagram.com/ChahtaNoir/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chahtanoir Media Mentions: https://www.chahtanoir.org/media.html#/ Fund Black Founders: https://www.wave3.com/2023/05/09/black-louisville-entrepreneurs-receive-25k-grants-help-grow-businesses/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackfuturefest Read the WFPL story about Shauntrice at https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-05-15/louisville-creator-wants-to-use-her-experience-to-uplift-more-black-visual-artists As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Tori Murden McClure is no stranger to trail blazing.  Tori Murden McClure is the President of Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Tori may be best known as the first woman and first American to row solo and unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean. Also she was the first woman and first American to travel over land to the geographic South Pole skiing 750-miles from the ice-shelf to the pole. Tori has worked as chaplain of Boston City Hospital, as policy assistant to the Mayor of Louisville, director of a shelter for homeless women, and has worked with the boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali.   Tori is an accomplished mountaineer and has completed major climbs on several continents. Tori is a graduate of Smith College. She holds a Masters in Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, and a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Spalding University.   Though many titles fit — athlete, adventurer, chaplain, lawyer, university administrator — it's hard to put just one to her name. Her diverse career accomplishments include working as a chaplain at a Boston hospital, as the director of a Kentucky-based women's shelter, as a policy assistant in the Louisville Mayor's Office, and as the first full-time employee of the Muhammad Ali Center, a nonprofit cultural hub dedicated to celebrating the boxer.  Her memoir, “A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean,” published in 2009, became the basis of the stage musical, “Row.” The musical premiered in the summer of 2021 at the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.  More on Tori: President Mclure of Spalding University   Womens History Month | Adventurer Tori Murden Mclure (video)   Womens History Month | Adventurer Tori Murden Mclure (article & photos)

We chat about a couple of Louisville's local celebrities on this week's Access Louisville podcast.First, Reporter Michael Jones tells us about a premier event he recently attended centering around Chef Darnell Ferguson. Ferguson hosted a red-carpet event at the Muhammad Ali Center last Sunday to share a preview of his new show, "Superchef Grudge Match," a one-hour program that premiered on the Food Network and streaming on Discovery+ on Feb. 7.It's a great evolution for Ferguson, who's dreamed of having his own show, Jones said. But of course we will miss his local restaurants Superchefs (which closed last year) and Tha Drippin' Crab (which closed in January.)Later in the show, we talk about another well-known Louisville celebrity: John Schnatter, including his reaction to news that the company he founded, Papa Johns International Inc., is putting its Louisville headquarters for sale. Reporter Ellie Tolbert gives us the details on that story. The company is keeping a workforce in Louisville but it is downsizing its space because it no longer needs as much.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's hosted by David A. Mann and Laurel Deppen. The show is available on most popular podcast services including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and more.  

It's that time of year again…you guessed it, year end performance reviews! Now is the time to think through the key words that describe your personal brand, that is, your word bank of brand attributes. Jayzen takes a special moment in this show to help you better get your arms around how to create and use your personal word bank, as these are the key attributes that you want to be known for and should be used to populate your year end review. This week, Jayzen is thrilled to welcome Victoria Russell to the show. Victoria is the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits and has an amazing career journey to share. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing, analytics and compensation across several top companies before moving into D&I. Her philosophy of “saying yes” in her career and leaning into the fear of new positions has allowed her to continue to grow and expand her roles, with wisdom we can all learn from. She sits on several non-profit boards and her work has been widely recognized, including being named to the Executive Leadership Council, honored as a Daughter of Greatness by the Muhammad Ali Center and featured as Today's Woman 2020 Most Admired Woman in the Corporate Category. Guest Bio Victoria Russell Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Beam Suntory In January 2021, Victoria Russell was named the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits. In this newly created role, Russell joined the company's Senior Leadership Team and leads diversity and inclusion across talent acquisition, career development and employee retention, marketing, community relations, and building organizational capability to better recognize bias and further drive inclusive mindset. Russell also supports the development of diversity guidelines for the company's supplier base and champions Employee Impact Groups and leaders across the business. Before joining Beam Suntory, Russell had a successful 14-year career at Papa John's International, ultimately stepping up during difficult times in 2018 to become the first to lead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In that role, Russell was credited with step-changing the company's actions to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization comprised of 120,000 team members. She previously held marketing analytics roles of increasing responsibility, providing valuable insights into the business, and the customers and communities they serve. Prior to Papa Johns, Victoria held compensation and marketing roles at Lexmark, Humana, and Brown-Forman and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a M.B.A in Marketing from the University of Kentucky. Victoria serves on several non-profit boards including, Fund for the Arts – Board Chair, Leadership Louisville, and the Chestnut Street YMCA. In 2019, she was named “Woman Making A Difference” by Louisville Business First and selected as one of Louisville's Forty Under 40. She was also featured in The Business Journals' Influencers: Rising Stars, a national list of influential young executives. Her other recent accomplishments include Leadership Louisville Class of 2020, University of Kentucky 2019 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award, founding member of the Adweek D&I Council and named of one the Adweek & Adcolor 2020 Champions of Diversity & Inclusion. Victoria was also named to the Executive Leadership Council, honored as a Daughter of Greatness by the Muhammad Ali Center and featured as Today's Woman 2020 Most Admired Woman in the Corporate Category. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand and the Career Breakthrough Mentoring program , please visit : LeadWithYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit Jayzenpatria.com Please connect on Linkedin and all platforms @jayzenpatria

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues with mental health,  racism, intergenerational trauma and anti-blackness.  Despite a handful of UK sports initiatives being introduced to increase diversity in the leadership of sports organisations, there still has been a lack of  success and medalists from underrepresented groups. Diversity in leadership is an essential part of this change and ensuring that opportunities will be increased for underrepresented groups Podcast host Naomi chats with Geoff Thompson MBE, Chair of the London Youth Games and Deputy Chair of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Listen as they explore Geoff's background as a child of immigrants from Guyana and Barbados to a former five times world karate champion and his intro into his career in sports administration.  Connect with us as Geoff talks about the power of sports and sports provides common a purpose of ambition where all different backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and lifestyles, can be unified together. In addition with the added purpose which can aid with mental, physical, emotional health and well being. Additionally we look forward to what new, and inspiring legacies are being created today in the rich and intricate story of British Athletes and sports.  About our guest:Prof. Geoff Thompson, MBE, FRSA, DL Geoff Thompson has a 35-year track record in the social and human development of young people and communities. As a former five times world karate champion, sports administrator and politician, he has realised a unique range of skill sets that have seen him advise, develop and deliver social and human project and programme initiatives globally. Geoff has also undertaken a number of public and private sector appointments developing and contributing to equity, diversity and inclusion at all levels of society.He is the Founder and Chair of the Youth Charter, a UK-based international charity and United Nations NGO that uses the ethics of sport, arts, cultural and digital activities to tackle the problems of educational non-attainment, health inequality, anti-social behaviour and crime in some of the most troubled areas around the world. Geoff is also a Board Member of the London Legacy Development Corporation an Advisory Board Member of the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville, USA, Advisor to the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and was Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of East London for two years. Geoff is Chair of the Operational Board of the Professional Footballers' Association, Deputy Chair of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Chair of the London Youth Games.Links Geoff mentioned:https://www.youthcharter.org/

MoxieMoments brings you Donald E. Lassere, Former President & CEO, Muhammad Ali Center, talks about what Muhammad Ali was like. Donald E. Lassere leads the Muhammad Ali Center and fosters its mission of building and expanding on the Center's educational programs, partnerships, and other outreach initiatives. He facilitated a comprehensive rebranding process and implemented a strategic plan that focused the Center on the three primary program areas of education, global citizenship, and gender equality. Donald also launched the Muhammad Ali Global Humanitarian Awards, designed to inspire and encourage young people worldwide to become actively involved in social justice issues that impact their communities, countries and the world. Prior to joining the Muhammad Ali Center, he served as senior vice president of programs at Scholarship America. In this role, he administered over 1,200 scholarships, tuition reimbursement and education assistance programs amounting to over $160 million annually. Previous to Scholarship America, Donald spent over 20 years working at top-tier organizations including Gallup Consulting, Enron Corporation, Ernst & Young Consulting, and Verizon. He currently serves as the chair for the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and he is on the advisory board for the Family Business Center. He is also on the Jeffersonville County Technical College Presidential Search Task Force. Donald holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Talking to Vanessa Chakour about her book Awakening Artemis was a joy! We discuss how we are not separate from nature or exempt from the natural world. How our survival is dependent on this interconnected nature with plants, animals, and fungi with whom we share ecosystems and exchange intellectual ideas. I can not express how much I loved this book, her writing, and the lessons explained in it. She shares why it was important to process personal traumas and write them into these stories to share with others. (I might have fangirled hard over her book.) "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." - John Muir Vanessa discusses how she came about choosing the title for the book and the multi-layers of meaning. Learn fascinating things about the weeds and flowers all around us that offer us profound benefits. How can plant life heal and restore humans? Be astonished by the many ways in which the wisdom of plants and knowing them more deeply can help us illuminate and understand ourselves. Listen to how her book helps people empower themselves as they connect with nature Listen to how she developed a love for boxing and how it became a healing modality Get a sneak peek into what is coming next “A weed is a plant out of place.” ― Jim Thompson Vanessa Chakour is an herbalist, visual artist, rewilding educator, former pro-boxer, environmental activist, and founder of Sacred Warrior—a multidisciplinary educational and experiential “school” offering plant medicine, wildlife conservation, and meditation through courses, workshops, and retreats with a diverse group of teachers. Sacred Warrior's Rewilding Retreats are in partnership with the Wolf Conservation Center in New York, The Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica, and Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Scottish Highlands. Vanessa has shared her work as a speaker at the United Nations, Brown University, and the Muhammad Ali Center, and as a visual artist, in galleries from Tribeca to Chelsea. She lives in Western Massachusetts and teaches around the world.

When Vanessa Chakour was growing up, she experienced a series of physical traumas — chronic asthma, a car accident that fractured her back and neck, and sexual trauma. On her path to recovery, she pursued various approaches to therapeutic movement from martial arts to yoga, exploring the traditions that honor mind-body connection. Now twenty years into her journey to reconcile her daily routines with a yearning for a greater purpose, Chakour shares her learnings in her new book, Awakening Artemis. She combines the story of her own healing journey with practical, plant-based knowledge, and remains rooted in the belief that healing can happen through connection to ourselves and to the natural world. In the 126th episode of Town Hall's In the Moment podcast, Vanessa Chakour talks with writer Amanda Carter Gomes about finding self-awareness, confidence, and forging true connections with loved ones. Vanessa Chakour is an herbalist, visual artist, rewilding educator, former pro-boxer, environmental activist, and founder of Sacred Warrior — a multi-disciplinary and experiential “school” offering plant medicine, wildlife conservation, and meditation through courses, workshops, and retreats with a diverse group of teachers. Sacred Warrior's Rewilding Retreats are in partnership with the Wolf Conservation Center in New York, The Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica, and Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Scottish Highlands. Vanessa has shared her work as a speaker at the United Nations, Brown University, and the Muhammad Ali Center, and as a visual artist, in galleries from Tribeca to Chelsea. She lives in Western Massachusetts and teaches around the world. Amanda Carter Gomes is an editor, writer, producer and the founder of online publication, The Fold. Amanda spent much of her early career working in marketing, event management, video and photo production for clients in the private and non-profit sectors.  Buy the Book: Awakening Artemis: Deepening Intimacy with the Living Earth and Reclaiming our Wild Nature Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

When Vanessa Chakour was growing up, she experienced a series of physical traumas — chronic asthma, a car accident that fractured her back and neck, and sexual trauma. On her path to recovery, she pursued various approaches to therapeutic movement from martial arts to yoga, exploring the traditions that honor mind-body connection. Now twenty years into her journey to reconcile her daily routines with a yearning for a greater purpose, Chakour shares her learnings in her new book, Awakening Artemis. She combines the story of her own healing journey with practical, plant-based knowledge, and remains rooted in the belief that healing can happen through connection to ourselves and to the natural world. In the 126th episode of Town Hall's In the Moment podcast, Vanessa Chakour talks with writer Amanda Carter Gomes about finding self-awareness, confidence, and forging true connections with loved ones. Vanessa Chakour is an herbalist, visual artist, rewilding educator, former pro-boxer, environmental activist, and founder of Sacred Warrior — a multi-disciplinary and experiential “school” offering plant medicine, wildlife conservation, and meditation through courses, workshops, and retreats with a diverse group of teachers. Sacred Warrior's Rewilding Retreats are in partnership with the Wolf Conservation Center in New York, The Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica, and Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Scottish Highlands. Vanessa has shared her work as a speaker at the United Nations, Brown University, and the Muhammad Ali Center, and as a visual artist, in galleries from Tribeca to Chelsea. She lives in Western Massachusetts and teaches around the world. Amanda Carter Gomes is an editor, writer, producer and the founder of online publication, The Fold. Amanda spent much of her early career working in marketing, event management, video and photo production for clients in the private and non-profit sectors.  Buy the Book: Awakening Artemis: Deepening Intimacy with the Living Earth and Reclaiming our Wild Nature Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

Today’s episode is with Majd Mashharawi, a resident of war-torn Gaza, who observed the acute need for access to construction material in order to rebuild damaged buildings and infrastructure. She strove to meet this need by founding GreenCake in 2015, a company that creates environmentally friendly bricks from ash and rubble. GreenCake was a runner-up in the annual MIT Pan Arab competition. In the summer of 2017 she developed SunBox, an affordable solar system that produces energy to alleviate the effects of the energy crisis in Gaza, where access to electricity has been severely restricted, sometimes to less than three hours a day. With SunBox, she has been able to provide electricity to hundreds of people. In 2018 she was selected as one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and SunBox won the MIT Pan Arab competition, competing against 6000 entries. Her TED Talk, How I’m making bricks out of ashes and rubble in Gaza, has received nearly 1.3 Million views so far. Last September Ms. Mashharawi and Sunbox company was awarded the Muhammed Ali Humanitarian Award in Louisville Kentucky by the Muhammad Ali Center. You can find her on FB, Instagram, Linkedin. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ Why she decided to focus on electricity in Gaza as an industry ✅ Why and how she created Sunbox ✅ Some of the challenges she faced in building the product and the company ✅ How being a new mom has transformed the way she sees the world Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with startup founders in the Middle East and North Africa! Please tag us and tell us what you learned. We’d greatly appreciate a review if you are enjoying these conversations.

Today’s episode is with Majd Mashharawi, a resident of war-torn Gaza, who observed the acute need for access to construction material in order to rebuild damaged buildings and infrastructure. She strove to meet this need by founding GreenCake in 2015, a company that creates environmentally friendly bricks from ash and rubble. GreenCake was a runner-up in the annual MIT Pan Arab competition. In the summer of 2017 she developed SunBox, an affordable solar system that produces energy to alleviate the effects of the energy crisis in Gaza, where access to electricity has been severely restricted, sometimes to less than three hours a day. With SunBox, she has been able to provide electricity to hundreds of people. In 2018 she was selected as one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and SunBox won the MIT Pan Arab competition, competing against 6000 entries. Her TED Talk, How I’m making bricks out of ashes and rubble in Gaza, has received nearly 1.3 Million views so far. Last September Ms. Mashharawi and Sunbox company was awarded the Muhammed Ali Humanitarian Award in Louisville Kentucky by the Muhammad Ali Center. You can find her on FB, Instagram, Linkedin. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ Why she decided to focus on electricity in Gaza as an industry ✅ Why and how she created Sunbox ✅ Some of the challenges she faced in building the product and the company ✅ How being a new mom has transformed the way she sees the world Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with startup founders in the Middle East and North Africa! Please tag us and tell us what you learned. We’d greatly appreciate a review if you are enjoying these conversations.

My guest is Donald Lassere, the President of the Chicago History Museum. He is also the former President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center and Museum (MAC). Guest- Donald Lassere Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Image- Donald Lassere (modified by T. El-Amin) Music-Benjamin Banger- Whistle (Instagram (@BenJaminBanger) smarturtit/hit20)

We are excited to bring you this episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Reyna Montoya, Founder, CEO, and Board Member, at Aliento. One fun fact you will learn about Reyna is her love for dance. Find out how dancing at a young age turned into a career at Teach For America. In this episode:Dating advice Why the work of Aliento is personalDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)Community organizing + current campaignsHelped get an in-state tuition bill on the ballot for 2022How to support the work at AlientoBio:   Reyna Montoya is the founder and CEO of Aliento. She is a social entrepreneur, educator, and dancer. Reyna is a DACA recipient and is an alumna of Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.   Reyna was born in Tijuana, Mexico, 15 minutes from the U.S. and Mexico border, and migrated to Arizona in2003 fleeing violence. Despite the fear, anxiety, and stress of growing up undocumented in Arizona and witnessing her dad go through deportation proceedings, Reyna did not lose hope. That is why she took a leap of faith and decided to create Aliento in 2016 after years of organizing and educating both at the local and national levels.   Through youth-led arts + healing workshops, leadership development, and community organizing, Aliento transforms trauma into hope and action for those most impacted by the harms associated with lacking an immigration status. In less than five years, Aliento has touched the lives of over 50,000 people, of which over 20,000 are youth through programs and educated 25,000 voters in Arizona 2020 elections.Reyna's contributions towards the well-being of undocumented and mixed-status community earned her recognition by Forbes 30 Under 30, Phoenix Chamber ATHENA Awards, Humanitarian Recipient for Spirituality by the Muhammad Ali Center, 15 Latinas Changing the World by Univisión, among others.Support the show (http://Scherm.co)

Jonathan Lintner and Dylan Terry fill in for Jeff and Casey this week, live from The Women's Cup gala at the Muhammad Ali Center. Jonathan, Dylan, and Jason recap Wednesday's opening matches from The Women's Cup, including Racing Louisville's penalty shootout victory over Chicago Red Stars, and preview the upcoming matchup with Bayern Munich in the championship game. They also talk with Women's Cup tournament director J.P. Reynal about how the event has been received, and what is planned for next year's tournament. The gang ends the show with a discussion of Louisville City's recent win streak, and look ahead to their brutal upcoming road schedule.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Lonnie Ali, the wife of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Lonnie is an incredible leader who has devoted her life to making the world a better place. In 1992, Lonnie incorporated and served as Vice President and treasurer of Greatest of All Time, Inc. or (G.O.A.T). Today she is a lifetime director and vice chair of the Muhammad Ali Center, a non-profit museum and cultural center that she and her husband opened in 2005. Lonnie Ali has been active in various charitable causes including advocating for children's rights and Parkinson 's disease research. From 2010 to 2013, Lonnie served on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. She was the 2010 recipient of AARP's Inspire Award, was named in 2012 as one of Arizona's 48 Most Intriguing Women, and inducted into The National Consortium for Academics and Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

Brother Red Pill discusses the upcoming Louisville Knowledge Fest 2021 happening this weekend at the Muhammad Ali Center and some of the topics that will be discussed...

Brother Red Pill discusses the upcoming Louisville Knowledge Fest 2021 happening this weekend at the Muhammad Ali Center and some of the topics that will be discussed...

Combine bourbon, mint, and sugar and then stir in the most famous horse race in the world, and you have a tradition that goes back years and our first cocktail to be given its very own episode. Sponsored by https://www.kentuckytourism.com/ (Kentucky Tourism), our episode today is all about the Mint Julep and how it found its way to being THE official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. I am joined by Stacy Yates, the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the city of Louisville, the home of the Kentucky Derby and a city I love. Have you ever been to Kentucky? It’s best known for its famous bourbon and legendary horse country, but the Bluegrass State offers so much more, including a world of outdoor adventure, an explosive culinary scene, fascinating cultural heritage sites, and a vibrant art and music scene.  Did you know it has the longest known cave system in the world, pristine lakes and attractions, such as the Muhammad Ali Center, African American Heritage Trails, and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum? I loved it, and I know that Kentucky invites you to come visit, listen, and explore. You can discover the Bluegrass State by visiting, https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.kentuckytourism.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=jvUANN7rYqzaQJvTqI-69lgi41yDEZ3CXTgIEaHlx7c&r=N4OYTW3Cdc4dkJexSXA-4RSWd38Cx4HAFaUitHD9rH0&m=I0Nb4nvmqX4b5HkgZK9rtK4yKOjGZXICwyy9kiSovg4&s=cI9Z-JhcvrDlWLtIolhbDYyPT_8MNeMAEz48qktaI1M&e= (www.kentuckytourism.com) The Derby is the first Saturday in May, so you have plenty of time to practice making Mint Juleps, our cocktail of the week, before the big day.  INGREDIENTS  2 cups sugar (256g) 2 cups water (270ml) Sprigs of fresh mint Crushed ice Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Silver Julep Cups METHOD Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight if you have time. Make one Julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice. Add one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Kentucky Bourbon. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. You’ll find this recipe, more places to drink Mint Juleps in Kentucky, and all the cocktails of the week, at https://alushlifemanual.com/urban-bourbon-trail-louisville (alushlifemanual.com), where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/?p=25138 (https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-the-kentucky-derby-mint-julep) ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

There may be no other actor on the world's stage whose life has been as heavily documented as Muhammad Ali's. Yet for all the ways the legendary athlete and humanitarian's life has been scrutinized and celebrated, few have attempted to tell the story of what he valued most: his spiritual evolution. Until now... From America Abroad Media, The Muhammad Ali Center, and PRX, “The Universal Title” is a six-episode special on Muhammad Ali's spiritual journey from Christianity to Islam — And what really made him ‘The Greatest.' Hosted by Preacher Moss. 

Travel to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, London, England and Texas to learn the secrets behind the paintings of Vermeer and then on to Louisville, Kentucky to the Muhammad Ali Center before exploring the unique allure to travelers visiting Massachusetts!

How do I make a smooth transition from Rapper to Author?R Prophet is my guest on today’s podcast. R Prophet is a rapper, actor and now author of the Amazon bestselling book “Grams to Grammys”. As one of the originators of the rap group Nappy Roots, R Prophet was nominated for 2 Grammys while traveling the world for tours and visiting the troops in the Middle East. He has a great story about sharing a plane ride back from Iraq with an unexpected celebrity. We talk about the differences, pros and cons, of touring as a solo artist now versus with a group. Another topic of discussion was about how the lockdown has and is affecting his music touring as well as the book signing tour he had to postpone. He is working on several exciting upcoming projects including his latest project Incredible Smoke LLC. Check below for the website link.He has a positive mindset for a successful 2021 and future. Make sure to stay in touch with him on his social media platforms.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify.ABOUT R ProphetProphet is an American Rapper, Actor and TV personality. Known by most as the former lead of Grammy Nominated Group, Nappy Roots, R. Prophet has been changing the music scene since the early 2000s. Currently R. Prophet is developing hip hop educational tools for children. He has also been acting and recording his solo album with hopes to raise awareness of police brutality. One of R. Prophet's biggest honors in addition to being nominated for two Grammys is the appointment to the Board & Advisory Council of the Muhammad Ali Center. This committee is composed of historical figures such as the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Dr. Maya Angelou, and sports and entertainment greats such as Will Smith, Bono, Sean Combs, Billy Crystal, Larry King, Diane Sawyer, Sean McManus, Robin Williams, Angelina Jolie and Quincy Jones. R. Prophet states, "It's an honor to be on this board not only representing my family, the community and hip-hop, but I symbolize what young adults can do with support. It proves all things are possible if you have positive people around you." R. Prophet goes on to say, "This prestigious group is led by the "Greatest" of all time, Muhammad Ali." R. Prophet knows that achieving true greatness takes dedication, sacrifice and determination.Due to the contributions made by R. Prophet and Nappy Roots in the state of Kentucky and abroad, Governor of Kentucky, Paul E. Patton declared September 16, 2002 as "Nappy Roots Day", as well as the members of the group being officially declared "Kentucky colonels", the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. "Nappy Roots Day" continues to be a yearly event, which allows fans to celebrate the accomplishments of R. Prophet, Nappy Roots and the overall Louisville public.#rprophet #nappyroots #gramstogrammys

How do I make a smooth transition from Rapper to Author?R Prophet is my guest on today’s podcast. R Prophet is a rapper, actor and now author of the Amazon bestselling book “Grams to Grammys”. As one of the originators of the rap group Nappy Roots, R Prophet was nominated for 2 Grammys while traveling the world for tours and visiting the troops in the Middle East. He has a great story about sharing a plane ride back from Iraq with an unexpected celebrity. We talk about the differences, pros and cons, of touring as a solo artist now versus with a group. Another topic of discussion was about how the lockdown has and is affecting his music touring as well as the book signing tour he had to postpone. He is working on several exciting upcoming projects including his latest project Incredible Smoke LLC. Check below for the website link.He has a positive mindset for a successful 2021 and future. Make sure to stay in touch with him on his social media platforms.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify.ABOUT R ProphetProphet is an American Rapper, Actor and TV personality. Known by most as the former lead of Grammy Nominated Group, Nappy Roots, R. Prophet has been changing the music scene since the early 2000s. Currently R. Prophet is developing hip hop educational tools for children. He has also been acting and recording his solo album with hopes to raise awareness of police brutality. One of R. Prophet's biggest honors in addition to being nominated for two Grammys is the appointment to the Board & Advisory Council of the Muhammad Ali Center. This committee is composed of historical figures such as the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Dr. Maya Angelou, and sports and entertainment greats such as Will Smith, Bono, Sean Combs, Billy Crystal, Larry King, Diane Sawyer, Sean McManus, Robin Williams, Angelina Jolie and Quincy Jones. R. Prophet states, "It's an honor to be on this board not only representing my family, the community and hip-hop, but I symbolize what young adults can do with support. It proves all things are possible if you have positive people around you." R. Prophet goes on to say, "This prestigious group is led by the "Greatest" of all time, Muhammad Ali." R. Prophet knows that achieving true greatness takes dedication, sacrifice and determination.Due to the contributions made by R. Prophet and Nappy Roots in the state of Kentucky and abroad, Governor of Kentucky, Paul E. Patton declared September 16, 2002 as "Nappy Roots Day", as well as the members of the group being officially declared "Kentucky colonels", the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. "Nappy Roots Day" continues to be a yearly event, which allows fans to celebrate the accomplishments of R. Prophet, Nappy Roots and the overall Louisville public.#rprophet #nappyroots #gramstogrammys

Known mononymously as IMAJ, the artist fans everywhere call their “Country Darling” is a multi-talented Country singer-songwriter, visual artist, novelist, actress and humanitarian. Born in Miami Beach, FL to a model mother and actor father, 80’s TV icon Philip Michael Thomas (Tubbs of Miami Vice), IMAJ grew up in a “utopian environment where creativity was encouraged.” IMAJ has been a special guest performer/toured with multi-platinum and major Country artists such as Collin Raye, Kip Moore, Gretchen Wilson, Billy Dean, Neal McCoy, Hunter Hayes, and LeAnn Rimes. IMAJ has also been a special guest performer for renowned brands such as PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, an honored singer/songwriter at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe and a headliner for the State Fair of Texas, the “I Am Ali” Festival and Awards ceremony for the Muhammad Ali Center, Nancy Lieberman’s Dream Ball Gala with Ice Cube and Julius Irving, the Festival of Faiths, WE Day, for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Toys for Kids charity event, Forbes Magazine’s listed PNC Conference and Dallas’ MLK Parade, just to name a few. IMAJ is an Amazon Top 10 Bestselling Country artist and has been featured in People Magazine, Huffington Post, NowThis Entertainment, Distractify and more. CMA (Country Music Association) CloseUp Magazine labeled IMAJ “The One To Watch.” She was also labeled “The New Face of Country Music” by QueenLatifah.com. Her debut single “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” from her self-titled debut album charted on Music Row and reached New and Active on the Billboard Country Charts. IMAJ says the song is “…all about being yourself in a world where everyone else is trying to be everyone else. It’s all about Peace, Love and Country music.” “Colorblind”, IMAJ’s latest world peace country music video, reached over 3.3 million views worldwide on Facebook and is from her sophomore album “America’s Sweetheart”. She performed her hit at the Cam Busch Endowed Arts for Health Lecture Series for the Hunter Museum of Art in Chattanooga, TN where she was the keynote speaker. IMAJ will be receiving the 2019 Trailblazer Award at the Equanimity Awards in Dallas, TX. She was an Avanti Award winner and a nominated for the prestigious RoundGlass Music Awards for her single “His Story, Her Story.” This song that she wrote sheds light on the sacrifices of our military men and women. Just like her other releases, this single, too, is generating listeners, views, and buzz worldwide. Through it all, IMAJ’s main goal is to help foster world peace with her music.

Continuing our quest for an informed electorate for the June 23rd Kentucky Primary Election, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with another candidate for Louisville Metro Council’s downtown District 4. Darryl Young Jr. is the Manager of Programming at the Muhammad Ali Center, overseeing youth initiatives, strategic community partnerships, and innovative programming. He first gained community organizing experience as a member of the Network Center for Community Change (NC3), where he helped canvass Russell, Smoketown and other neighborhoods to connect with residents about their wants, needs and local resources available to them. Learn more at http://darrylyoungjr4metrocouncil.com Barbara Sexton Smith is stepping down, and he is running for the open seat to represent District 4 in downtown Louisville from 24th Street north of Broadway, east to Baxter Ave. and as far south as just south of Burnett. Russell, Central Business District, Smoketown, Shelby Park, Meriwether, Phoenix Hill, Butchertown, Irish Hill, Paristown Pointe, Germantown. There is no Republican running for this seat, so the race will be decided in the June 23rd Democratic Primary. Residents of the district will find 6 active candidates for this seat on their ballots: Ron BOLTON, Aletha FIELDS, Adam CAPERTON, Darryl YOUNG JR., Robert LeVertis BELL, and Jecorey ARTHUR. Dennisha RIVERS dropped out. (…along with TEN different candidates running against Mitch McConnell for U.S. Senator!) Go to http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org for info on how to vote, including in-person early absentee voting which is available to all this year due to the pandemic. Forward Radio does not endorse any candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate. We offer equal air-time for all registered candidates for public office. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

David had the pleasure of recording with Lonnie Ali, Director & Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Muhammad Ali Center. He realized the timeliness of her words - her insights on how Mohammed Ali's legacy connects to humanity, the courageous positions he took on social issues, and even her take on the important role women leaders of color play in society - and there's never been a better time to hear her voice.

Rev. Dr. Michael Waters is the founding pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas. Known as a pastor, professor, award-winning author, activist, and social commentator, his words of hope and empowerment inspire national and international audiences.He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees with honors from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.He is also the author of the national award-winning books Freestyle: Reflections on Faith, Family, Justice, and Pop Culture and Stakes Is High: Race, Faith, and Hope for America, winner of the prestigious National Wilbur Award in Non-fiction. His forthcoming books include For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World and Liberty’s Civil Rights Road Trip, the former in partnership with the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Next time you feel a jolt of energy, a surge of emotion, a flood of heightened sensation — pay attention. These moments are the key to uncovering your true passions and renewing your sense of purpose1 Further reading. Muhammad Ali Center (https://alicenter.org) , Louisville, KY More about what to see and do in downtown Louisville (https://www.gotolouisville.com/neighborhoods/downtown/) Churchill Downs (https://www.churchilldowns.com/) share of controversy (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-making-derby-pie-might-land-you-lawsuit-180959007/) , though (over naming rights)1

This weekend, Documentary On Newstalk takes a trip back to 2002, when one of the greatest sporting icons in history sent a letter to Armagh GAA to wish them luck... in a new radio documentary: The Ali Ireland Final. In ‘The Ali Ireland Final’ Producer Jonathan Farrelly talks to Hugh Campbell, a member of the 2002 Armagh coaching staff who got Muhammad Ali to send a letter to inspire the team to glory....  BROADCAST TIMES: ‘The Ali Ireland Final’ will be broadcast on Newstalk 106-108fm on Sunday 16th February at 7am, with a repeat broadcast on Saturday 22nd February at 9pm. Before 2002, Armagh had never won an All-Ireland title. Appearing in finals in 1953 and 1977, it was a case of third time lucky when they struck gold in 2002. Hugh Campbell was recruited as part of the Armagh coaching staff that year. He didn’t have a background in the sport, but he specialised in sports psychology, something of an unknown quantity at the time. His initial appointment was met with scepticism from a sport that was notoriously traditional. It took a while for Hugh to settle in and gain the respect of the players. Hugh had just started to read ‘The Fight’ (Norman Mailer) about the infamous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Hugh thought that if he could get the players to believe in themselves like Ali did, this could be their year. He also knew that in order for something to really hit home, he’d need something from the man himself. His neighbour was a TV producer and reached out to the Muhammad Ali Center. They told him Ali would be delighted to send a letter to each member of the team. The night before the final, Campbell gave a presentation to the team and finished up by saying, ‘'If Ali was here in his prime right now, what do you think he would say to you?' He left it at that and they all went to bed. The next morning, he got up early and slipped the letters under each player’s door. And the rest, as they say, is history... ‘The Ali Ireland Final’ will be broadcast on Newstalk 106-108fm on Sunday 16th February at 7am, with a repeat broadcast on Saturday 22nd February at 9pm. Podcast goes live on www.newstalk.com after the first broadcast LISTEN LIVE: ‘The Ali Ireland Final’’ can also be listened to online at: www.newstalk.com CREDITS: ‘The Ali Ireland Final’’ was produced, recorded, and edited by Jonathan Farrelly and was supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, through the television licence fee. ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Jonathan Farrelly is a writer and producer with over ten years experience in radio and TV, having produced sports content for BBC, RTE and Eir Sport.    

Host Scott Joseph travels to the Muhammad Ali Center to interview the CEO and President, Donald Lassere. Donald is an expert at creating a strategic plan and during this interview we dive into exactly what Donald does to create these strategies from the ground up!  If you need to build/improve your marketing strategy then this is the episode for you! For more information visit: https://www.movecrushcount.com

Podcast Description “And now some of you sit looking at me and now you feel uncomfortable. But today you have heard me. You can not unsee me. In this space I belong we belong here, in this space.”Hannah L Drake is a blogger, activist, public speaker, poet, and the author of 9 books. She writes commentary on politics, feminism, and race and her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine. In 2019 during Super Bowl Sunday, Hannah’s poem, "All You Had To Do Was Play The Game, Boy," which addresses the protest by Colin Kaepernick, was shared by film writer, producer and director Ava DuVernay, and then shared by Kaepernick. The poem has been viewed more than two million times. Hannah was selected by the Muhammad Ali Center to be a Daughter of Greatness which features prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, activism, and pursuits of justice. Hannah has presented at the Idea Festival, curated performances for the Festival of Faiths, partnered with The Louisville Ballet for their Choreographer’s Showcase, shared the stage with activist Angela Davis, and exhibited her visual art and poetry at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft and 1619 Flux. Her poem “Spaces” was selected by the National Academy of Medicine as 1 of 30 pieces of art that speak to health equity. Hannah was selected as a 2017 Hadley Creative by the Community Foundation of Louisville and Creative Capital and her work has been honored by the Kentucky Alliance of Against Racist and Political Repression and Hannah Drake was featured on the Tom Joyner Morning Show with Jacque Reid to discuss her movement, “Do Not Move Off The Sidewalk,” which addresses the power of holding your space. Hannah’s message is thought-provoking and at times challenging, however, Hannah believes that change dwells in the realm of the uncomfortable. “My sole purpose in writing and speaking is not that I entertain you. I am trying to shake a nation.” Additional Resources Facebook Hannah DrakeFacebook Business Page Hannah L. DrakeInstagramWebsite Blog  Twitter Hannah L. Drake Become a #causeascene Community Sponsor because disruption and innovation are products of individuals who take bold steps in order to shift the collective and challenge the status quo.Learn more >All music for the #causeascene podcast is composed and produced by Chaos, Chao Pack, and Listen on SoundCloud Listen to more great #causeascene podcasts full podcast list >

Today’s guest is Lonnie Ali, the wife of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Lonnie is an incredible leader who has devoted her life to making the world a better place. In 1992, Lonnie incorporated and served as Vice President and treasurer of Greatest of All Time, Inc. or (G.O.A.T). Today she is a lifetime director and vice chair of the Muhammad Ali Center, a non-profit museum and cultural center that she and her husband opened in 2005. Lonnie Ali has been active in various charitable causes including advocating for children’s rights and Parkinson ’s disease research. From 2010 to 2013, Lonnie served on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. She was the 2010 recipient of AARP’s Inspire Award, was named in 2012 as one of Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing Women, and inducted into The National Consortium for Academics and Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Connect with David on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidNovakOGO See more Podcasts: davidnovakleadership.com/leadership-podcast/ Take our Free Recognition Survey: davidnovakleadership.com/survey

Jeanie Kahnke tells another great story from the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Jon Tjeerdsma, Lexi Ball, Thomas Matysik and Emily Feldkamp join Will for the improv.

Live from the DAM Good Improv Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, Jeanie Kahnke from the Muhammad Ali Center tells the story of the most famous piece of sports memorabilia in the world that happens to come from Louisville's most famous son. Louisville improvisers Stefan Gearhart, Brad McQueary, Joey Eberling, and Matt Schaaf join Will for the improv!

Producers Austin Ramsey and Jake Robinson talk about their short film “Pike County” and the quest to make it feature-length. They also talked about how the opioid crisis influenced their story and the upcoming screening at the Muhammad Ali Center.

Donald E. Lassere leads the Muhammad Ali Center and fosters its mission of building and expanding on the Center’s educational programs, partnerships, and other outreach initiatives. He facilitated a comprehensive rebranding process and implemented a strategic plan that focused the Center on the three primary program areas of education, global citizenship, and gender equality. Lassere also launched the Muhammad Ali Global Humanitarian Awards, designed to inspire and encourage young people worldwide to become actively involved in social justice issues that impact their communities, countries and the world. Prior to joining the Muhammad Ali Center, Lassere served as senior vice president of programs at Scholarship America. In this role, he administered over 1,200 scholarships, tuition reimbursement and education assistance programs amounting to over $160 million annually. Previous to Scholarship America, Lassere spent over 20 years working at top tier organizations including Gallup Consulting, Enron Corporation, Ernst & Young Consulting, and Verizon. He currently serves as the chair for the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and Lassere is on the advisory board for the Family Business Center. He is also on the Jeffersonville County Technical College Presidential Search Task Force. Lassere holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Matt Thornton cites his desire to win as the trait that drives him in his roles leading Thorntons and contributing to the community. Thornton is president and CEO of Thorntons Inc., a leading, independent gasoline and convenience chain retailer with well over 170 stores. Originally founded by Thornton’s father, James H. Thornton, the first location opened in Clarksville, Ind., in 1971. For eight years, Thornton served as vice president of operations. During this time, Thorntons revolutionized the convenience store industry with a new award-winning prototype store, featuring a wide variety of fast food products, groceries, and beverages within a well-lit, customer-friendly environment. In 2001, Thornton was named CEO of Thorntons Inc. He practices “lead by example” in his role and it is not uncommon to see him picking up discarded items to ensure a clean store for his customers. The company is proud to be an ongoing member of Forbes magazine’s list of largest privately held companies in America, and for their peer-awarded recognition as the Most Admired Convenience Store Chain in North America. Thornton also founded a private equity real estate firm, L3, targeting urban retail investments within first tier US markets. He has served as chairman of the Waterfront Development Corporation and chairman of the Metro United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society. In addition, he has served on the boards of several organizations including the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Free Public Library Foundation, and the Crusade for Children Foundation. Thornton lives with his wife, Fran, and their three children.

June third marked the one year anniversary of the death of boxing icon, legendary humanitarian and activist Muhammad Ali. The three-time heavyweight champ often simply referred to as “The Greatest” has left an enduring legacy, particularly in the Derby City, where a center bearing his name is preserving Ali’s ideals and inspiring generations young and old. Renee speaks with the President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, Donald Lassere, about Ali and the 6-week festival celebrating his legacy called “I AM ALI.”

June third marked the one year anniversary of the death of boxing icon, legendary humanitarian and activist Muhammad Ali. The three-time heavyweight champ often simply referred to as “The Greatest” has left an enduring legacy, particularly in the Derby City, where a center bearing his name is preserving Ali’s ideals and inspiring generations young and old. Renee speaks with the President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, Donald Lassere, about Ali and the 6-week festival celebrating his legacy called “I AM ALI.”

Black Hollywood live host Jesse Janedy interviews Justin Cornwell. Justin Michael Cornwell (born November 5, 1988) is an American actor best known for playing Kyle Craig in the CBS crime drama, Training Day, based on the 2001 film of the same name. Cornwell was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Sidney Cornwell and Robin Bodiford. However, he was primarily raised in Cleveland, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. At age 10, he relocated to with his mother and stepfather Jackie Herring (died 2008) where he fist showed an interest in the arts in middle school. He graduated from Eastern High where he participated in chorus and school plays. In addition, Justin was named as a premier student artist at the Muhammad Ali Center where some of his artwork still hangs today. He attended the University of Louisville where he continued studying acting. Cornwell relocated to Chicago in 2011 to pursue his acting career.

Joan Baker, author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success, has performed hundreds of promos and commercials for TV, film and radio throughout her highly regarded career. ABC News, American Express, Other clients include: King World, ESPN, BLOOMBERG TV and radio, SHOWTIME, HBO, NBA Entertainment, COURT TV, Imus in the Morning, Olay, Lens Express, Sony Music, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, Costco, and The New York Times Classified represents just a few of the numerous clients who regularly call upon her unique sound. You could even say that Joan’s talents reach the highest levels of American royalty and deep into the political power structure: She voiced a TV ad campaign for The Muhammad Ali Center and narrated a documentary about the founding of the William Jefferson Clinton Library, now a part of the library’s permanent display. And Joan also has it going on live! She provided the live voice announcements for the “Museum of the Moving Image Salutes Will Smith” which aired on Bravo TV. Prior to authoring Secrets Of Voice-Over Success Joan built a lucrative following among people (actors & corporate executives) seeking training in the art of voice-over acting. Nancy Grace and the late Johnnie Cochran are counted among her high profile students. Today she travels the country as a lecturer and seminar leader through a variety of arts institutions. She’s the creator of the powerful “Make Millions With Your Voice” seminars through the Learning Annex. She has been featured in numerous publications and TV segments: Interview Magazine, Adweek, Backstage, The NY Post, Media Week, Broadcasting & Cable, Cable World, NY Daily News, Radio World and Black Enterprise. Also on television’s Weekend Vibe, SHOWBIZ Today on CNN, Fox 5 NY, ABC News Now and E! News. She is represented exclusively by Innovative Artists. In honor of her late father, James P. Baker, who past away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, Joan contributes all royalties from the sales of Secrets of Voice-Over Success to the Alzheimer’s Association of which she has become a steady patron and advocate for a cure. For more information about this and other episodes head over to mikelenzvoice.com

Howard, JC and Larry discuss today’s sports topics.  ICONversation with Muhammad Ali Center, Pres. & CEO, Donald Lassere.  The crew talks with Donald about the upcoming Ali Humanitarian Awards and what he believes Ali would say regarding the activism of today’s athletes, specifically the stance that NFL Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick has taken regarding the national anthem. LMAO: Colin Kaepernick gets a passport. 

Travel Brigade heads to Kentucky to explore the town that’s home to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. We’ll head over to the Louisville Slugger factory to take a tour and take our cuts, and marvel at one of the all-time great athletes at the Muhammad Ali Center. We’ll tell you about exploring the Mega-Cavern, taking a river cruise on the Belle of Louisville and classic hotels in this town. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade. 

Listen to The African History Network Show Wednesday, July 23rd, 8pm-11pm EST with host Michael Imhotep.  Our guest will be Prof. Kaba Kamene (aka Booker T. Coleman) of “Hidden Colors 1-3”.  We'll talk about his participation in the “4th Annual Knowledge Fest: Unlocking The Code of Racism” taking place, Saturday, July 26th at The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville Kentucky.  Visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information.       We'll also listen to excerpts of Michael Imhotep's presentation from this past weekend at “The Liberated Minds Black Homeschool & Education Expo” entitled “Slavery's Back In Effect: From Miseducation to Incarceration”.  Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow/2014/07/23/slaverys-back-in-effect-from-miseducation-to-incarceration or by phone LIVE at (914) 338-1375 or visit  www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.  Call in with your questions at (914) 338-1375.   “Black people are the only people who take their most precious possessions, their children and turn them over to their children to shape and mold their minds.” – Dr. Carter G. Woodson, “The Miseducation of The Negro” Visit www.LiberatedMindsExpo.com and www.TheBlackHomeschool.com for more information on Homeschooling African American Children.

Last week we were invited by the Muhammad Ali Center to host a talkback panel after a screening of The New Black, a film looking at how LGBTQ activism, the black church, homophobia, and queer people of color affected the fight for marriage equality in Maryland. The film was great (if there's a screening near you, check it out), and our conversation after was quite lively, so we're bringing that to you this week in lieu of a feature interview.   This week's Juicy Fruit: Friend to the show Yaba Blay has won a first-place Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal Award for her book, One Drop! We love her! LaVerne Cox was on the cover of TIME Magazine (on her birthday!), and while the interview has its problems, it's not entirely bad, and she looked sickening on the cover. Read it here. And speaking of, Orange Is the New Black comes back next week and we're trying so hard not to watch it all in two days this time but we probably will. Kim & Kanye got married, which lead us into a who-is-cuter argument regarding Blue Ivy and North West. We congratulate them, because, to paraphrase Jaison's facebook status, "Sometimes you gotta sleep with a few Ray Js before you find your Kanye." And speaking of true love, Stacey Dash got a job at Fox News, and we think they're a perfect match.

Rumble, Young Man, Rumble took place in July at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY. The leadership retreat hosted by the Open Society Foundation Campaign for Black Male Achievement serves as a capacity building, innovative idea sharing, think tank of vision and rebooter of the visionary spirit. Leaders from around the country gather in the fields of mentoring, black male acheivement and fatherhood. This show is a highlight of inspirational comments made during the 2 day gathering.