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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Roland Martin. For years, Roland Martin has earned a reputation for being outspoken and unfiltered. Behind this influential pundit lies a savvy businessman and entrepreneur who has successfully navigated challenges and criticism. Join us to hear how Roland Martin transformed negative opinions into a thriving independent media brand, "The Black Star Network," and learn about his journey to redefine media representation and impact.”Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world. Many have bestowed upon him the moniker, “The Voice Of Black America.” Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. It launched on Sept. 4, 2018. On Sept. 4, 2021, Martin launched the Black Star Network, an OTT network that features a variety of shows focused on news, culture, finance, wellness, history and wellness. BSN is available on Apple and Android phones; Apple and Android TV; Roku; Amazon Fire, XBox One and Samsung TV. He was a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington Watch with Roland Martin.  He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper's AC360, and many others. In October 2008, he joined the Tom Joyner Morning Show as senior analyst. He currently hosts his popular series, Roland Martin Unfiltered on YouTube.  Books authored by Martin include Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America, Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith and The First: President Barack Obama's Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin and White Fear: How the Browning of America is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Roland Martin. For years, Roland Martin has earned a reputation for being outspoken and unfiltered. Behind this influential pundit lies a savvy businessman and entrepreneur who has successfully navigated challenges and criticism. Join us to hear how Roland Martin transformed negative opinions into a thriving independent media brand, "The Black Star Network," and learn about his journey to redefine media representation and impact.”Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world. Many have bestowed upon him the moniker, “The Voice Of Black America.” Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. It launched on Sept. 4, 2018. On Sept. 4, 2021, Martin launched the Black Star Network, an OTT network that features a variety of shows focused on news, culture, finance, wellness, history and wellness. BSN is available on Apple and Android phones; Apple and Android TV; Roku; Amazon Fire, XBox One and Samsung TV. He was a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington Watch with Roland Martin.  He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper's AC360, and many others. In October 2008, he joined the Tom Joyner Morning Show as senior analyst. He currently hosts his popular series, Roland Martin Unfiltered on YouTube.  Books authored by Martin include Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America, Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith and The First: President Barack Obama's Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin and White Fear: How the Browning of America is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Roland Martin. For years, Roland Martin has earned a reputation for being outspoken and unfiltered. Behind this influential pundit lies a savvy businessman and entrepreneur who has successfully navigated challenges and criticism. Join us to hear how Roland Martin transformed negative opinions into a thriving independent media brand, "The Black Star Network," and learn about his journey to redefine media representation and impact.”Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world. Many have bestowed upon him the moniker, “The Voice Of Black America.” Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. It launched on Sept. 4, 2018. On Sept. 4, 2021, Martin launched the Black Star Network, an OTT network that features a variety of shows focused on news, culture, finance, wellness, history and wellness. BSN is available on Apple and Android phones; Apple and Android TV; Roku; Amazon Fire, XBox One and Samsung TV. He was a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington Watch with Roland Martin.  He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper's AC360, and many others. In October 2008, he joined the Tom Joyner Morning Show as senior analyst. He currently hosts his popular series, Roland Martin Unfiltered on YouTube.  Books authored by Martin include Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America, Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith and The First: President Barack Obama's Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin and White Fear: How the Browning of America is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Umar Johnson is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist who is considered an expert on the education and mental health of Afrikan and Afrikan-American children. Dr. Umar, as he is known to friends, is a paternal kinsman to both the Great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) and the late Bishop Alexander Wayman (1821-1895), 7th Bishop of the AME Church, both from Maryland's Eastern Shore.Dr. Umar is founder and lead tour guide for the "Unapologetically Afrikan" Black College & Consciousness Tour for 11 thru 17-year-old boys & girls which exposes them to the great historical Black College tradition, within the context of visiting and learning about significant places and personalities that helped shaped the global Afrikan struggle for freedom and independence. This tour is held annually during the first two weeks of July.The Prince of Pan-Afrikanism hosts a free regular weekly Black parent teleconference every Tuesday morning from 6-8am EST where he gives free educational and mental health consultations to community members in order to help them better advocate for Black children. Dr. Umar's name, quotes and speeches have been mentioned and shared on records and songs by various Hip-Hop artists more than any other living scholar. In addition, his image has been re-created by various Black artists more than any other scholar of the 21st century.The most requested Black scholar in America also hosts a regular annual "Unapologetically Afrikan" Group tour to the Afrikan continent, which takes place the last week in July and first week in August. This tour, which always includes stops in two different countries, is designed to help Afrikans in the west reestablish their psycho-spiritual connection to their ancestral homeland.A direct descendant of formerly enslaved civil war veterans who served in the United States Colored Troops of Maryland, Dr. Umar is an educational diagnostician who specializes in special education issues. He is known most for his work in identifying mis-diagnosed learning disabled and ADHD students.Dr. Umar has been featured on News One Now, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Bev Smith Show, The Breakfast Club, as has appeared as a special guest life coach on Real Housewives of Atlanta(RHOA8). As a child therapist, he works with depressed and behaviorally-challenged males. Dr. Umar is author of the book "Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys," the 1st book ever written by a African-American male school psychologist to Black parents with specific strategies on how to fight back against special education and ADHD misdiagnoses. Dr.Umar also holds degrees in education and political science.Dr. Johnson is preparing to begin organizing his National Independent Black Ex-Offender Association (NIBEA), also known as "The New Underground Railroad," in order to advocate for rights on behalf of previously incarcerated Black women, men & children, and to prevent their recidivism. Dr. Umar is founder of the "Unapologetically Afrikan," "Unapologetically Black," & "Afrikan Family First" movements.Dr. Umar is founder & president of the National Independent Black Parent Association (NIBPA) organized to fight against educational and academic racism & disproportionality in the 7 core areas of a) special education, b) school discipline, c) school finance, d) social support/services, e) school policy, f) home schooling, and g) parent advocacy.One of the most recognized social scientists & Pan-Afrikanists of the 21st Century, his book, articles and lectures are included by college and university professors across the country within their required course materials. Dr. Umar is one of the most requested speakers in the world, and has lectured in North America, South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Afrika.Dr. Umar is currently working on building his new school, The Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey RBG International Leadership Academy for Boys, America's first residential academy for Black boys founded upon the principles of Pan-Afrikanism and International Economics. In the future, Dr. Umar also would like to extend this school to include female students in their own residential school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Josh Burtram engage with Dr. Renee Carr, who applies psychology to assist political leaders in solving some of the most pressing social issues. Dr. Carr's unique approach involves understanding human behavior to create positive change within political communities. The conversation begins by highlighting her work with political figures, emphasizing how psychological insights can shape policy-making and governance.Throughout the discussion, the trio delves into how psychology can inform political leadership, particularly in decision-making, conflict resolution, and empathy building. Dr. Carr shares real-world examples of how these principles have been applied to address political and social issues such as inequality, mental health, and community development. The conversation reflects on current political events, exploring how a psychologically informed approach can lead to more effective and compassionate political leadership.The episode also explores the challenges and ethical considerations of applying psychology in the political landscape. Dr. Carr emphasizes the need for mindful leadership and the balance between individual and collective needs within the political context. The dialogue between the hosts and Dr. Carr fosters a thoughtful examination of the intersection between psychology and politics, concluding with a call to action for political leaders to embrace these tools to foster meaningful change.Oh, and she provides a psychological analysis of Will and Josh! Guest Bio:Dr. Reneé Carr stands as a guiding pillar to influential figures in politics and business, including elected officials and high-impact CEOs. Combining psychological science with sharp business acumen and a deep understanding of human nature, she catalyzes change at both state and national levels.With a profound mastery over human cognition, emotion, behavior, and communication, Dr. Carr offers her clients invaluable guidance. Whether it's shaping government policy, enhancing economic performance, or cultivating cultural growth, her insights enable leaders to better serve their constituents. She provides foresight into potential future events, crafts strategies to avert impending issues, and devises solutions to current challenges.Dr. Carr's voice resonates with authenticity and intellect, drawing listeners and viewers seeking candid, intelligent insights into social concerns, breaking news, and the happenings of the day. Recognized as a trustworthy and unbiased source, she has become a go-to expert for those seeking clarity and guidance.An esteemed psychologist and innovative entrepreneur, Dr. Carr's unique application of psychology has earned her accolades and recognition for producing remarkable outcomes and transformative changes for her clients. Her work has not only been influential but has also been highlighted across various media platforms, including FOX NEWS, GLOBE, HUFFINGTON POST, NBC NEWS, NEWS ONE NOW, PSYCHOLOGY TODAY, SIRENS MEDIA, WOMEN IN FILM AND VIDEO, BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, and BALTIMORE MAGAZINE.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

In this episode Chris talks with Shari' Nycole, a media personality that launched the first black daily news program “News One Now”. With her experience in journalism and producing, Shari' believes every story should cater to an audience and provide them with the truth, delivered in a bold but not abrasive manner and the courage to confront the uncomfortable. Interview Topics: What inspired Shari' to pursue the field of journalism Focusing on your strengths, rather than your weaknesses Shari's experience producing the first black daily news program in broadcast history Tapping into an “athlete's mentality” to embrace change Her transition from being behind the camera to infront of it The power of saying no to certain opportunities The one thing Shari' learned that she wasn't expecting to uncover How journalism and media have given her a bird's eye view of the world How Shari's faith in God guided her life and career Managing your physical and mental health The most rewarding aspect in Shari's journey Guest: Shari' Nycole Media Personality, Producer, Journalist https://www.sharinycole.net/bio Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/shari_nycole https://twitter.com/Shari_Nycole https://www.facebook.com/sharinycole/ 3 Principles of Success: Network with authenticity. Be willing to relocate. Be in a constant state of learning; Tap into your abilities. Contact Chris Howell: info@chrishowellonline.com www.chrishowellonline.com

Ebro in the Morning sits down with journalist and host of News One Now, Roland Martin to discuss his new book 'White Fear' and a large variety of topics surrounding the topics of Black-owned media, selective outrage between races, advertising, FCC blocking deals that would enrich more Black media companies, how Latino voters are being used and partitioned, consumer habits, and more! 'White Fear' is available now!  Get 10% off Betterhelp - https://www.betterhelp.com/ebro  Find a Doctor near you at ZocDoc: https://zocdoc.com/ebro  Find New HOT 97 Podcasts: https://www.hot97.com/podcasts   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roland Sebastian Martin is an American journalist. He was a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington on Watch With Roland S. Martin. He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper's AC360, and many others.  He continues to contribute to news organizations around the world and has own show "Roland Martin Unfiltered."

Roland is an American journalist. He was a commentator for TV One, The host of News One Now, and Washington on Watch with Roland S Martin. He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper Ac360, and many others. You can watch him on his own show Roland Martin Unfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Roland Martin sits in with the money moves podcast to talk about his journey becoming the renowned journalist he is today.  He discusses the mentality of going against the system instead of playing the system for your benefit. The value of knowing your worth and not taking anything less than you deserve. The importance of maximizing the tools you currently have to help you get where you need to be.  Roland also shares valuable advice for future entrepreneurs. Host IG: @itstanyatime Guest IG: @rolandsmartin Guest website: RolandSMartin Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Dr. Renee Matthews is the social media doctor, prescribing remedies to help you to live the life you deserve. She has appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and TVOne’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin where she discussed different health topics. She started her media career with her own radio show on SiriusXM/ReachMD, a programming source for health professionals. In addition, Dr. Renee has been a featured medical correspondent on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning and Café Mocha Radio with Loni Love and YoYo (syndicated radio show). Dr. Renee hosts The Ask Dr. Renee Show, a weekly YouTube show to motivate and inspire viewers to “Live the life they deserve”. Dr. Renee is also the host of Out of Office with Dr. Renee which is a part of Outcome Health and seen in 45,0000+ doctors offices across the US. She is a sought after speaker for various health organizations and schools. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Renee is a social media coach, conducts speaking engagements on social media, branding, motivation, and becoming an entrepreneur. Website: https://askdrrenee.info/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskdrreneeInfoshow     _____________________________________________   We are kicking off 2021 with Episode 106.   We are starting off 2021 with our 106th time gathering together to face fear and emerge victoriously.   How amazing is it that 106 times you have participated in our awesome Fearless Freedom Tribe?    That’s 106 times and opportunities for me to say thank you and express my gratitude to you for joining me on this journey to your greatness. I really, truly appreciate you.   We are *almost* at the 20,000 downloads milestone!  Yes, “WE”.  I could not do this without you, nor would I want to - The Fearless Freedom Tribe is the best.   Thank you for your help in making this podcast a success!!! [Insert happy dance emoji]   Thank you so much for subscribing to the podcast, listening to the podcast, sharing with a friend or two, and leaving a 5-star rating.    ______________________________________________   Podcasts from the Podcasting Launch Course are LIVE! The amazing women in the course have created incredible content and shows that are pure fire!   Check out the shows that are currently out. Show them some love by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, sharing, and leaving a positive comment.    Pivot & Bloom Podcast  https://bit.ly/PivotandBloom       The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez  https://bit.ly/DramaFreeWorkplace       Living at Your Finest  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1202669   Ignite Your PowHer https://igniteyourpowher.buzzsprout.com/       _____________________________________________   Looking to start a podcast? Now is a great time to do just that!   Check out the podcast launch masterclass and see if the Podcasting Launch course is a match for you.    http://bit.ly/podcastinglaunchmasterclass       Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.    http://bit.ly/doneforyoupodcasting       Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice!

Michelle C. Thomas, Esquire is a seasoned divorce lawyer and the founder of M.C. Thomas & Associates, PC, a premier divorce and family law firm serving Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. Michelle and her team represent a wide array of clients ranging from business owners and corporate executives to physicians, law firm partners, politicians, professional athletes and more. Her passion is helping people protect their assets and their future, and ultimately transform their lives for the better. Michelle Thomas has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Rated Family Lawyer in Washington D.C. by SuperLawyers, and recently named a Top Attorney by Bethesda Magazine. Michelle is a sought after speaker and media contributor in local and national media on issues such as effective co-parenting, parenting through the pandemic, divorce-proofing your marriage, and law firm management. She has been seen and heard on the Michael Baisden Show, Fox 5 news, News One Now with Roland Martin Radio, ESSENCE magazine, the Washington Times, The Daily Drum Show on WHUR/SiriusXM 141, and Law Talk with Ethel Mitchell on Radio One and more. Welcome, Michelle C. Thomas. Website: http://www.thomaslawdc.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellecthomasesqwww.instagram.com/dcdivorcelawfirm Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCDivorce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellethomasesq/Twitter: www.twitter.com/divorcelawfirmwww.twitter.com/michellecthomas

Show Notes Moe Factz with Adam Curry for September 19th 2020, Episode number 49 "Brothas Be Voting" Description Adam and Moe review the Democratic and Republican conventions, who the parties were speaking to and they deconstruct it all the way down the Chaotic Magic rabbit hole Executive Producers: James Jackie Greene Cole Calistra Nastassja Findley Branden Kollmar Frankie G Anonymous Please Daniel Huttner Brian Rogers Steve Allen Associate Executive Producers: Theodora Dorinda Ongena gunter weber Elvis Rosenberg Episode 49 Club Members Occult Fan Sir Spencer, Wolf of Kansas City & Dame DuhLaurien ShowNotes Dr.UmarJohnson.com Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:18 RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE SIGN UP NOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES SEND AN EMAIL TO STAY CONNECTED TO ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE NATIONAL BLACK PARENT TRAINING TOUR 2020 GET YOUR IFATUNDE APPAREL HERE YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP TO BUILD THE FDMG SCHOOL. SHARE IN DR. UMAR'S VISION TODAY! Send Restoration Fund Donations to:FDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 STRIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE. DELIVER EXCELLENCE. Dr. Umar Johnson is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist who is considered an expert on the education and mental health of Afrikan and Afrikan-American children. Dr. Umar, as he is known to friends, is a paternal kinsman to both the Great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) and the late Bishop Alexander Wayman (1821-1895), 7th Bishop of the AME Church, both from Maryland's Eastern Shore.Dr. Umar is founder and lead tour guide for the "Unapologetically Afrikan" Black College & Consciousness Tour for 11 thru 17-year-old boys & girls which exposes them to the great historical Black College tradition, within the context of visiting and learning about significant places and personalities that helped shaped the global Afrikan struggle for freedom and independence. This tour is held annually during the first two weeks of July. The Prince of Pan-Afrikanism hosts a free regular weekly Black parent teleconference every Tuesday morning from 6-8am EST where he gives free educational and mental health consultations to community members in order to help them better advocate for Black children. Dr. Umar's name, quotes and speeches have been mentioned and shared on records and songs by various Hip-Hop artists more than any other living scholar. In addition, his image has been re-created by various Black artists more than any other scholar of the 21st century. The most requested Black scholar in America also hosts a regular annual "Unapologetically Afrikan" Group tour to the Afrikan continent, which takes place the last week in July and first week in August. This tour, which always includes stops in two different countries, is designed to help Afrikans in the west reestablish their psycho-spiritual connection to their ancestral homeland. A direct descendant of formerly enslaved civil war veterans who served in the United States Colored Troops of Maryland, Dr. Umar is an educational diagnostician who specializes in special education issues. He is known most for his work in identifying mis-diagnosed learning disabled and ADHD students. Dr. Umar has been featured on News One Now, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Bev Smith Show, The Breakfast Club, as has appeared as a special guest life coach on Real Housewives of Atlanta(RHOA8). As a child therapist, he works with depressed and behaviorally-challenged males. Dr. Umar is author of the book "Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys," the 1st book ever written by a African-American male school psychologist to Black parents with specific strategies on how to fight back against special education and ADHD misdiagnoses. Dr.Umar also holds degrees in education and political science.Dr. Johnson is preparing to begin organizing his National Independent Black Ex-Offender Association (NIBEA), also known as "The New Underground Railroad," in order to advocate for rights on behalf of previously incarcerated Black women, men & children, and to prevent their recidivism. Dr. Umar is founder of the "Unapologetically Afrikan," "Unapologetically Black," & "Afrikan Family First" movements. Dr. Umar is founder & president of the National Independent Black Parent Association (NIBPA) organized to fight against educational and academic racism & disproportionality in the 7 core areas of a) special education, b) school discipline, c) school finance, d) social support/services, e) school policy, f) home schooling, and g) parent advocacy. One of the most recognized social scientists & Pan-Afrikanists of the 21st Century, his book, articles and lectures are included by college and university professors across the country within their required course materials. Dr. Umar is one of the most requested speakers in the world, and has lectured in North America, South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Afrika. Dr. Umar is currently working on building his new school, The Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey RBG International Leadership Academy for Boys, America's first residential academy for Black boys founded upon the principles of Pan-Afrikanism and International Economics. In the future, Dr. Umar also would like to extend this school to include female students in their own residential school. BOOKS, LECTURES, & EVENTS KEEP CONNECTED WITH DR. UMAR FDMG Resumes FDMGresumes@gmail.com facebook.com/ drumarifatunde Dr. P.O.P.A.Podcast Subscription FDMG DonationsRestoration Fund DonationsFDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 Who We Are | Black Male Voter Project | We are Building a Movement Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:05 Black Male Voter Project was founded by W. Mondale Robinson, who currently serves as our Principal. He is the National Political Director for Democracy for America, Political Contributor for The Village Celebration where he has political and cultural columns and is a regular on their syndicated radio show. Mondale is also a Political Consultant. Born one of 13 in rural North Carolina, W. Mondale grew up with a front-row seat to obstacles that kept and keeps Black people from voting. With this knowledge and his veteran campaign experience, he created a voter engagement program that would increase Black people's participation in the electoral process (BMEP Additory Approach(C)). The program was designed with a special focus on Black men, who are so often labeled as low information and sporadic voters. The program has been a success in the 13 states where it has been implemented (VA, NC, SC, GA, MS, FL, AL, TX, AR, OH, IN, NY, and NJ). Mondale has been a lifelong advocate for the expansion of democracy and the protection of voting rights. He has worked on more than 125 campaigns''across all levels of government''in the United States, and leading roles internationally. Why W. Mondale Robinson Founded the Black Male Voter Project Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:54 W. Mondale Robinson (center) at a 2019 'Brothas Be Voting' roundtable in Atlanta. W. Mondale Robinson When I was a kid, I used to watch my father do amazing things for people all the time'--he'd fix roofs, lay drywall, pour cement for entire driveways. We were extremely poor, and I could never understand why. I thought: My dad is an anomaly. How can you be so great as a person and still suffer from poverty? As I grew older, I realized my dad was not an anomaly. Most Black men his age were similarly situated but were crippled in some way: My dad, for instance, earned a felony when he was a young boy for defending his mother against white supremacy. Knowing that his struggles were all too common for Black men and watching America snuff out his greatness were my marching orders and the reason I fight for the betterment of my community. I wound up doing campaign work for a long time, and one thing I noticed right away was that most of the people who determine what's said about politics generally, but progressive politics more specifically, are white men. The messaging they convey doesn't speak to my lived experience as a Black man. It's not motivating to me or to the brothas I know'--uncles, cousins, friends, men like my father. It is well-known that voting is a habit that's formed when resources are spent on it, and Black men aren't a priority when it comes to spending money on elections. That was the genesis of the Black Male Voter Project. Our goal isn't just to make voters out of Black men but to foster this idea of voting on issues that are important to us. We don't outright support candidates; we support issues important to Black men. We're seeking to combat the narrative that Black men are apathetic toward politics. Illustration of W. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project. Arrington Porter Being a Black man in America is a political statement, and it is impossible to watch politics from my body when the result of so much of the politics of this country has been the subjugation of me and folks who look like me. You can't discount the impact that's had on the mental health of Black men, either, and yet mental health is not considered part of the fight for revolution as it pertains to white supremacy. Imagine what hundreds of years of slavery have done to the psyche and the soul and the makeup of Black bodies in this country. There's a direct correlation between voting and people's health, especially for Black men. We know we're overrepresented in the prison population, which means we are less likely to have voting rights. A Florida prison system did a study a few years back, and they found that people with restored voting rights were less likely to go back to prison. Every time that I'm silent about inequality, I think about my mother, who would pretend to laugh'--to lessen the impact'--when she would tell me stories about being sprayed with a fire hose when she was nine years old for no reason other than being downtown after dark. She couldn't run and hide because she also had groceries for her siblings in her arms, and so she had to pick up the groceries while being sprayed. The white man who did it was still in elected office as the fire chief when I was growing up. Whenever I'm silent, I feel as though I'm selling my mother out. How we define success with our organization, in the end, is more complex than simply getting more Black men to vote. We're building long-term relationships. We hold focus groups called Brothas Be Voting and populate the room with brothas who don't normally participate in politics, people from the street and from underground economies, so we can hear what the barriers are. That way, we can work to remove them and help Black men start believing in the electoral process again. '--As told to Michelle Garcia This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io Advertisement - Continue Reading Below When Republicans Were Blue and Democrats Were Red | History | Smithsonian Magazine Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:51 Television's first dynamic, color-coded presidential map, standing two stories high in the studio best known as the home to ''Saturday Night Live,'' was melting. It was early October, 1976, the month before the map was to debut'--live'--on election night. At the urging of anchor John Chancellor, NBC had constructed the behemoth map to illustrate, in vivid blue and red, which states supported Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and which backed Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. The test run didn't go well. Although the map was buttressed by a sturdy wood frame, the front of each state was plastic. ''There were thousands of bulbs,'' recalled Roy Wetzel, then the newly minted general manager of NBC's election unit. ''The thing started to melt when we turned all the lights on. We then had to bring in gigantic interior air conditioning and fans to put behind the thing to cool it.'' That solved the problem. And when election results flowed in Tuesday night, Nov. 2, Studio 8-H at 30 Rockefeller Center lit up. Light bulbs on each state changed from undecided white to Republican blue and Democratic red. NBC declared Carter the winner at 3:30 a.m. EST, when Mississippi turned red. That's right: In the beginning, blue was red and red was blue and they changed back and forth from election to election and network to network in what appears, in hindsight, to be a flight of whimsy. The notion that there were ''red states'' and ''blue states'''--and that the former were Republican and the latter Democratic'--wasn't cemented on the national psyche until the year 2000. Chalk up another one to Bush v. Gore. Not only did it give us ''hanging chads'' and a crash course in the Electoral College, not only did it lead to a controversial Supreme Court ruling and a heightened level of polarization that has intensified ever since, the Election That Wouldn't End gave us a new political shorthand. Twelve years later, in the final days of a presidential race deemed too close to call, we know this much about election night Nov. 6: The West Coast, the Northeast and much of the upper Midwest will be bathed in blue. With some notable exceptions, the geographic center of the country will be awash in red. So will the South. And ultimately, it is a handful of states'--which will start the evening in shades of neutral and shift, one by one, to red or blue'--that will determine who wins. If enough of those swing states turn blue, President Barack Obama remains in the White House four more years. If enough become red, Gov. Mitt Romney moves in January 20, 2013. For now, they are considered ''purple.'' Here's something else we know: All the maps'--on TV stations and Web sites election night and in newspapers the next morning'--will look alike. We won't have to switch our thinking as we switch channels, wondering which candidate is blue and which is red. Before the epic election of 2000, there was no uniformity in the maps that television stations, newspapers or magazines used to illustrate presidential elections. Pretty much everyone embraced red and blue, but which color represented which party varied, sometimes by organization, sometimes by election cycle. There are theories, some likely, some just plain weird, to explain the shifting palette. ''For years, both parties would do red and blue maps, but they always made the other guys red,'' said Chuck Todd, political director and chief White House correspondent for NBC News. ''During the Cold War, who wanted to be red?'' Indeed, prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union little more than two decades ago, ''red was a term of derision,'' noted Mitchell Stephens, a New York University professor of journalism and author of A History of News. ''There's a movie named Reds, '' he said. ''You'd see red in tabloid headlines, particularly in right wing tabloids like the Daily Mirror in New York and the New York Daily News.'' In 1972, CBS News split the country into regions and used a color-coded map, with blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. (YouTube) In 1976, ABC News used this color-scheme for the presidential election. (YouTube) This 1980 map from NBC News shows states for Ronald Reagan in blue, Jimmy Carter in red, and uncalled in yellow. (YouTube) For years, NBC News used blue to indicate Republican states and red to indicate Democratic states. Shown here is a screen grab from the 1984 election (YouTube) A still from CBS News' coverage of the 1988 presidential election. White indicated states where ballots had closed, but had not been declared for one candidate or another. (YouTube) By 2000, NBC News had joined their colleagues in using the current red/blue scheme. At this point in the evening, Vice President Gore had been declared the winner in Florida. This, of course, would not be the case by the following morning. (YouTube)Perhaps the stigma of red in those days explains why some networks changed colors'-- in what appeared to be random fashion'--over the years. Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly wrote in 2004 that the networks alternated colors based on the party of the White House incumbent, but YouTube reveals that to be a myth. Still, there were reversals and deviations. In 1976, when NBC debuted its mammoth electronic map, ABC News employed a small, rudimentary version that used yellow for Ford, blue for Carter and red for states in which votes had yet to be tallied. In 1980, NBC once again used red for Carter and blue for the Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, and CBS followed suit. But ABC flipped the colors and promised to use orange for states won by John Anderson, the third-party candidate who received 6.6% of the popular vote. (Anderson carried no states, and orange seems to have gone by the wayside.) Four years later, ABC and CBS used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, but the combination wouldn't stick for another 16 years. During the four presidential elections Wetzel oversaw for NBC, from 1976 through 1988, the network never switched colors. Republicans were cool blue, Democrats hot red. The reasoning was simple, he said: Great Britain. ''Without giving it a second thought, we said blue for conservatives, because that's what the parliamentary system in London is, red for the more liberal party. And that settled it. We just did it,'' said Wetzel, now retired. Forget all that communist red stuff, he said. ''It didn't occur to us. When I first heard it, I thought, 'Oh, that's really silly.' '' When ABC produced its first large electronic map in 1980, it used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, while CBS did the reverse, according to Wetzel. NBC stuck with its original color scheme, prompting anchor David Brinkley to say that Reagan's victory looked like ''a suburban swimming pool.'' Newspapers, in those days, were largely black and white. But two days after voters went to the polls in 2000, both the New York Times and USA Today published their first color-coded, county-by-county maps detailing the showdown between Al Gore and George W. Bush. Both papers used red for the Republican Bush, blue for the Democrat Gore. Why? ''I just decided red begins with 'r,' Republican begins with 'r.' It was a more natural association,'' said Archie Tse, senior graphics editor for the Times. ''There wasn't much discussion about it.'' Paul Overberg, a database editor who designed the map for USA Today, said he was following a trend: ''The reason I did it was because everybody was already doing it that way at that point.'' And everybody had to continue doing it for a long time. The 2000 election dragged on until mid-December, until the Supreme Court declared Bush the victor. For weeks, the maps were ubiquitous. Perhaps that's why the 2000 colors stuck. Along with images of Florida elections officials eyeballing tiny ballot chads, the maps were there constantly, reminding us of the vast, nearly even divide between, well, red and blue voters. From an aesthetic standpoint, Overberg said, the current color scheme fits with the political landscape. Republicans typically dominate in larger, less populated states in the Plains and Mountain West, meaning the center of the United States is very red. ''If it had been flipped, the map would have been too dark,'' he said. ''The blue would have been swamping the red. Red is a lighter color.'' But not everyone liked the shift. Republican operative Clark Bensen wrote an analysis in 2004 titled ''RED STATE BLUES: Did I Miss That Memo?'' ''There are two general reasons why blue for Republican and Red for Democrat make the most sense: connotation and practice,'' Bensen wrote. ''First, there has been a generally understood meaning to the two colors inasmuch as they relate to politics. That is, the cooler color blue more closely represented the rational thinker and cold-hearted and the hotter red more closely represented the passionate and hot-blooded. This would translate into blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. Put another way, red was also the color most associated with socialism and the party of the Democrats was clearly the more socialistic of the two major parties. ''The second reason why blue for Republicans makes sense is that traditional political mapmakers have used blue for the modern-day Republicans, and the Federalists before that, throughout the 20th century. Perhaps this was a holdover from the days of the Civil War when the predominantly Republican North was 'Blue'.'' At this point'--three presidential elections after Bush v. Gore'--the color arrangement seems unlikely to reverse any time soon. Not only have ''red states'' and ''blue states'' entered the lexicon, partisans on both sides have taken ownership of them. For instance, RedState is a conservative blog; Blue State Digital, which grew out of Democrat Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign, helps candidates and organizations use technology to raise money, advocate their positions and connect with constituents. In 2008, a Republican and a Democrat even joined forces to create Purple Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm. Sara Quinn, a visual journalist now at the Poynter Institute in Florida, said she sees no particular advantage to either color. ''Red is usually very warm and it comes forward to the eye. Blue tends to be a recessive color, but a calming color,'' she said. Not that anyone thought of those things when assigning colors in 2000. Not that they think about it at all today. ''After that election the colors became part of the national discourse,'' said Tse. ''You couldn't do it any other way.'' The Rosy or Rose Cross - Occult Symbols Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:45 The Rose Cross is associated with a number of different schools of thought, including that of the Golden Dawn, Thelema, the OTO, and the Rosicrucians (also known as the Order of the Rose Cross). Each group offers somewhat different interpretations of the symbol. This should not be surprising as magical, occult and esoteric symbols are frequently used to communicate ideas more complex than is possible to express in speech. Christian Elements Users of the Rose Cross today tend to downplay the Christian elements to it, even though the magical systems used by such people are generally Judeo-Christian in origin. The cross, therefore, has other meanings here besides being the instrument of Christ's execution. Despite this, the presence of the letters INRI, which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Iesvs Nazarens Rex Ivdaeorym, meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews," cannot escape Christian interpretation. According to the Christian Bible, this phrase was inscribed on the cross where Jesus was executed. In addition, the cross is often viewed by occultists as a symbol of immortality, sacrifice, and death. Through Jesus's sacrifice and death on the cross, humanity has a chance at eternal life with God. The Cross Cross-shaped objects are commonly used in occultism too represent the four physical elements. Here each arm is colored to represent one element: yellow, blue, black and red to represent air, water, earth, and fire. These colors are also repeated on the bottom portion of the cross. The white on the upper portion of the bottom arm represents the spirit, the fifth element. The cross can also represent dualism, two forces going in conflicting directions yet uniting at a central point. The union of rose and cross is also a generative symbol, the union of a male and female. Finally, the cross's proportions are made up of six squares: one for each arm, an extra one for the lower arm, and the center. A cross of six squares can be folded into a cube. The Rose The rose has three tiers of petals. The first tier, of three petals, represents the three basic alchemical elements: salt, mercury, and sulfur. The tier of seven petals represents the seven Classical planets (The Sun and Moon are considered planets here, with the term ''planets'' indicating the seven bodies that appear to circle the earth independently of the star field, which moves as a single unit). The tier of twelve represents the astrological zodiac. Each of the twenty-two petals bears one of the twenty-two letters in the Hebrew alphabet and also represents the twenty-two paths on the Tree of Life. The rose itself has a myriad assortment of additional meanings associated with it: It is at once a symbol of purity and a symbol of passion, heavenly perfection and earthly passion; virginity and fertility; death and life. The rose is the flower of the goddess Venus but also the blood of Adonis and of Christ. It is a symbol of transmutation - that of taking food from the earth and transmuting it into the beautiful fragrant rose. The rose garden is a symbol of Paradise. It is the place of the mystic marriage. In ancient Rome, roses were grown in the funerary gardens to symbolize resurrection. The thorns have represented suffering and sacrifice as well as the sins of the Fall from Paradise. ("A Brief Study of The Rose Cross Symbol," no longer online)Inside the large rose is a smaller cross bearing another rose. This second rose is depicted with five petals. Five is the number of the physical senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, and it is also the number of man's extremities: two arms, two legs, and the head. Thus, the rose represents humanity and physical existence. The Pentagrams A pentagram is displayed at the end of each arm of the cross. Each of these pentagrams bears symbols of the five elements: a wheel for spirit, a bird's head for air, the zodiac sign for Leo, which is a fire sign, the zodiac symbol for Taurus, which is an earth sign, and the zodiac symbol for Aquarius, which is a water sign. They are arranged so that when tracing the pentagram you can progress from the most physical to the most spiritual: earth, water, air, fire, spirit. The Three Symbols at the End of Each Arm The three symbols repeated at the end of all four arms stand for salt, mercury, and sulfur, which are the three basic alchemical elements from which all other substances derive. The three symbols are repeated on each of the four arms of the cross, numbering a total of twelve. Twelve is the number of the zodiac, comprised of twelve symbols that circle the heavens throughout the year. The Hexagram Hexagrams commonly represent the union of opposites. It is composed of two identical triangles, one pointing up and one pointing down. The point-up triangle can represent ascending toward the spiritual, while the point-down triangle can stand for the divine spirit descending to the physical realm. The Symbols Around and in The Hexagram The symbols in and around the hexagram represent the seven Classical planets. The symbol for the Sun is in the center. The sun is generally the most important planet in Western occultism. Without the Sun, our planet would be lifeless. It is also commonly connected with the light of divine wisdom and the purification properties of fire, and was sometimes considered the visual manifestation of God's will in the universe. On the outside of the hexagrams are the symbols for Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, Mercury, and Mars (clockwise from top). Western occult thought generally considers the planets in the farthest orbits from the Earth in an earth-centric model) to be the most spiritual, because they are the furthest from the physicality of the Earth. Thus, the top three planets are Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, while the bottom three are Mercury, Venus and the Moon. Music in this Episode Intro: Mobb Deep - G.O.D. Part III Instrumental 9 seconds Outro: Whole Truth - Can you loose by following god 15 seconds Donate to the show at moefundme.com Search for us in your podcast directory or use this link to subscribe to the feed Podcast Feed For more information: MoeFactz.com

Show Notes Moe Factz with Adam Curry for September 19th 2020, Episode number 49 "Brothas Be Voting" Description Adam and Moe review the Democratic and Republican conventions, who the parties were speaking to and they deconstruct it all the way down the Chaotic Magic rabbit hole Executive Producers: James Jackie Greene Cole Calistra Nastassja Findley Branden Kollmar Frankie G Anonymous Please Daniel Huttner Brian Rogers Steve Allen Associate Executive Producers: Theodora Dorinda Ongena gunter weber Elvis Rosenberg Episode 49 Club Members Occult Fan Sir Spencer, Wolf of Kansas City & Dame DuhLaurien ShowNotes Dr.UmarJohnson.com Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:18 RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. 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Dr. Umar, as he is known to friends, is a paternal kinsman to both the Great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) and the late Bishop Alexander Wayman (1821-1895), 7th Bishop of the AME Church, both from Maryland's Eastern Shore.Dr. Umar is founder and lead tour guide for the "Unapologetically Afrikan" Black College & Consciousness Tour for 11 thru 17-year-old boys & girls which exposes them to the great historical Black College tradition, within the context of visiting and learning about significant places and personalities that helped shaped the global Afrikan struggle for freedom and independence. This tour is held annually during the first two weeks of July. The Prince of Pan-Afrikanism hosts a free regular weekly Black parent teleconference every Tuesday morning from 6-8am EST where he gives free educational and mental health consultations to community members in order to help them better advocate for Black children. Dr. Umar's name, quotes and speeches have been mentioned and shared on records and songs by various Hip-Hop artists more than any other living scholar. In addition, his image has been re-created by various Black artists more than any other scholar of the 21st century. The most requested Black scholar in America also hosts a regular annual "Unapologetically Afrikan" Group tour to the Afrikan continent, which takes place the last week in July and first week in August. This tour, which always includes stops in two different countries, is designed to help Afrikans in the west reestablish their psycho-spiritual connection to their ancestral homeland. A direct descendant of formerly enslaved civil war veterans who served in the United States Colored Troops of Maryland, Dr. Umar is an educational diagnostician who specializes in special education issues. He is known most for his work in identifying mis-diagnosed learning disabled and ADHD students. Dr. Umar has been featured on News One Now, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Bev Smith Show, The Breakfast Club, as has appeared as a special guest life coach on Real Housewives of Atlanta(RHOA8). As a child therapist, he works with depressed and behaviorally-challenged males. Dr. Umar is author of the book "Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys," the 1st book ever written by a African-American male school psychologist to Black parents with specific strategies on how to fight back against special education and ADHD misdiagnoses. Dr.Umar also holds degrees in education and political science.Dr. Johnson is preparing to begin organizing his National Independent Black Ex-Offender Association (NIBEA), also known as "The New Underground Railroad," in order to advocate for rights on behalf of previously incarcerated Black women, men & children, and to prevent their recidivism. Dr. Umar is founder of the "Unapologetically Afrikan," "Unapologetically Black," & "Afrikan Family First" movements. Dr. Umar is founder & president of the National Independent Black Parent Association (NIBPA) organized to fight against educational and academic racism & disproportionality in the 7 core areas of a) special education, b) school discipline, c) school finance, d) social support/services, e) school policy, f) home schooling, and g) parent advocacy. One of the most recognized social scientists & Pan-Afrikanists of the 21st Century, his book, articles and lectures are included by college and university professors across the country within their required course materials. Dr. Umar is one of the most requested speakers in the world, and has lectured in North America, South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Afrika. Dr. Umar is currently working on building his new school, The Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey RBG International Leadership Academy for Boys, America's first residential academy for Black boys founded upon the principles of Pan-Afrikanism and International Economics. In the future, Dr. Umar also would like to extend this school to include female students in their own residential school. BOOKS, LECTURES, & EVENTS KEEP CONNECTED WITH DR. UMAR FDMG Resumes FDMGresumes@gmail.com facebook.com/ drumarifatunde Dr. P.O.P.A.Podcast Subscription FDMG DonationsRestoration Fund DonationsFDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 Who We Are | Black Male Voter Project | We are Building a Movement Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:05 Black Male Voter Project was founded by W. Mondale Robinson, who currently serves as our Principal. He is the National Political Director for Democracy for America, Political Contributor for The Village Celebration where he has political and cultural columns and is a regular on their syndicated radio show. Mondale is also a Political Consultant. Born one of 13 in rural North Carolina, W. Mondale grew up with a front-row seat to obstacles that kept and keeps Black people from voting. With this knowledge and his veteran campaign experience, he created a voter engagement program that would increase Black people's participation in the electoral process (BMEP Additory Approach(C)). The program was designed with a special focus on Black men, who are so often labeled as low information and sporadic voters. The program has been a success in the 13 states where it has been implemented (VA, NC, SC, GA, MS, FL, AL, TX, AR, OH, IN, NY, and NJ). Mondale has been a lifelong advocate for the expansion of democracy and the protection of voting rights. He has worked on more than 125 campaigns''across all levels of government''in the United States, and leading roles internationally. Why W. Mondale Robinson Founded the Black Male Voter Project Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:54 W. Mondale Robinson (center) at a 2019 'Brothas Be Voting' roundtable in Atlanta. W. Mondale Robinson When I was a kid, I used to watch my father do amazing things for people all the time'--he'd fix roofs, lay drywall, pour cement for entire driveways. We were extremely poor, and I could never understand why. I thought: My dad is an anomaly. How can you be so great as a person and still suffer from poverty? As I grew older, I realized my dad was not an anomaly. Most Black men his age were similarly situated but were crippled in some way: My dad, for instance, earned a felony when he was a young boy for defending his mother against white supremacy. Knowing that his struggles were all too common for Black men and watching America snuff out his greatness were my marching orders and the reason I fight for the betterment of my community. I wound up doing campaign work for a long time, and one thing I noticed right away was that most of the people who determine what's said about politics generally, but progressive politics more specifically, are white men. The messaging they convey doesn't speak to my lived experience as a Black man. It's not motivating to me or to the brothas I know'--uncles, cousins, friends, men like my father. It is well-known that voting is a habit that's formed when resources are spent on it, and Black men aren't a priority when it comes to spending money on elections. That was the genesis of the Black Male Voter Project. Our goal isn't just to make voters out of Black men but to foster this idea of voting on issues that are important to us. We don't outright support candidates; we support issues important to Black men. We're seeking to combat the narrative that Black men are apathetic toward politics. Illustration of W. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project. Arrington Porter Being a Black man in America is a political statement, and it is impossible to watch politics from my body when the result of so much of the politics of this country has been the subjugation of me and folks who look like me. You can't discount the impact that's had on the mental health of Black men, either, and yet mental health is not considered part of the fight for revolution as it pertains to white supremacy. Imagine what hundreds of years of slavery have done to the psyche and the soul and the makeup of Black bodies in this country. There's a direct correlation between voting and people's health, especially for Black men. We know we're overrepresented in the prison population, which means we are less likely to have voting rights. A Florida prison system did a study a few years back, and they found that people with restored voting rights were less likely to go back to prison. Every time that I'm silent about inequality, I think about my mother, who would pretend to laugh'--to lessen the impact'--when she would tell me stories about being sprayed with a fire hose when she was nine years old for no reason other than being downtown after dark. She couldn't run and hide because she also had groceries for her siblings in her arms, and so she had to pick up the groceries while being sprayed. The white man who did it was still in elected office as the fire chief when I was growing up. Whenever I'm silent, I feel as though I'm selling my mother out. How we define success with our organization, in the end, is more complex than simply getting more Black men to vote. We're building long-term relationships. We hold focus groups called Brothas Be Voting and populate the room with brothas who don't normally participate in politics, people from the street and from underground economies, so we can hear what the barriers are. That way, we can work to remove them and help Black men start believing in the electoral process again. '--As told to Michelle Garcia This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io Advertisement - Continue Reading Below When Republicans Were Blue and Democrats Were Red | History | Smithsonian Magazine Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:51 Television's first dynamic, color-coded presidential map, standing two stories high in the studio best known as the home to ''Saturday Night Live,'' was melting. It was early October, 1976, the month before the map was to debut'--live'--on election night. At the urging of anchor John Chancellor, NBC had constructed the behemoth map to illustrate, in vivid blue and red, which states supported Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and which backed Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. The test run didn't go well. Although the map was buttressed by a sturdy wood frame, the front of each state was plastic. ''There were thousands of bulbs,'' recalled Roy Wetzel, then the newly minted general manager of NBC's election unit. ''The thing started to melt when we turned all the lights on. We then had to bring in gigantic interior air conditioning and fans to put behind the thing to cool it.'' That solved the problem. And when election results flowed in Tuesday night, Nov. 2, Studio 8-H at 30 Rockefeller Center lit up. Light bulbs on each state changed from undecided white to Republican blue and Democratic red. NBC declared Carter the winner at 3:30 a.m. EST, when Mississippi turned red. That's right: In the beginning, blue was red and red was blue and they changed back and forth from election to election and network to network in what appears, in hindsight, to be a flight of whimsy. The notion that there were ''red states'' and ''blue states'''--and that the former were Republican and the latter Democratic'--wasn't cemented on the national psyche until the year 2000. Chalk up another one to Bush v. Gore. Not only did it give us ''hanging chads'' and a crash course in the Electoral College, not only did it lead to a controversial Supreme Court ruling and a heightened level of polarization that has intensified ever since, the Election That Wouldn't End gave us a new political shorthand. Twelve years later, in the final days of a presidential race deemed too close to call, we know this much about election night Nov. 6: The West Coast, the Northeast and much of the upper Midwest will be bathed in blue. With some notable exceptions, the geographic center of the country will be awash in red. So will the South. And ultimately, it is a handful of states'--which will start the evening in shades of neutral and shift, one by one, to red or blue'--that will determine who wins. If enough of those swing states turn blue, President Barack Obama remains in the White House four more years. If enough become red, Gov. Mitt Romney moves in January 20, 2013. For now, they are considered ''purple.'' Here's something else we know: All the maps'--on TV stations and Web sites election night and in newspapers the next morning'--will look alike. We won't have to switch our thinking as we switch channels, wondering which candidate is blue and which is red. Before the epic election of 2000, there was no uniformity in the maps that television stations, newspapers or magazines used to illustrate presidential elections. Pretty much everyone embraced red and blue, but which color represented which party varied, sometimes by organization, sometimes by election cycle. There are theories, some likely, some just plain weird, to explain the shifting palette. ''For years, both parties would do red and blue maps, but they always made the other guys red,'' said Chuck Todd, political director and chief White House correspondent for NBC News. ''During the Cold War, who wanted to be red?'' Indeed, prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union little more than two decades ago, ''red was a term of derision,'' noted Mitchell Stephens, a New York University professor of journalism and author of A History of News. ''There's a movie named Reds, '' he said. ''You'd see red in tabloid headlines, particularly in right wing tabloids like the Daily Mirror in New York and the New York Daily News.'' In 1972, CBS News split the country into regions and used a color-coded map, with blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. (YouTube) In 1976, ABC News used this color-scheme for the presidential election. (YouTube) This 1980 map from NBC News shows states for Ronald Reagan in blue, Jimmy Carter in red, and uncalled in yellow. (YouTube) For years, NBC News used blue to indicate Republican states and red to indicate Democratic states. Shown here is a screen grab from the 1984 election (YouTube) A still from CBS News' coverage of the 1988 presidential election. White indicated states where ballots had closed, but had not been declared for one candidate or another. (YouTube) By 2000, NBC News had joined their colleagues in using the current red/blue scheme. At this point in the evening, Vice President Gore had been declared the winner in Florida. This, of course, would not be the case by the following morning. (YouTube)Perhaps the stigma of red in those days explains why some networks changed colors'-- in what appeared to be random fashion'--over the years. Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly wrote in 2004 that the networks alternated colors based on the party of the White House incumbent, but YouTube reveals that to be a myth. Still, there were reversals and deviations. In 1976, when NBC debuted its mammoth electronic map, ABC News employed a small, rudimentary version that used yellow for Ford, blue for Carter and red for states in which votes had yet to be tallied. In 1980, NBC once again used red for Carter and blue for the Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, and CBS followed suit. But ABC flipped the colors and promised to use orange for states won by John Anderson, the third-party candidate who received 6.6% of the popular vote. (Anderson carried no states, and orange seems to have gone by the wayside.) Four years later, ABC and CBS used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, but the combination wouldn't stick for another 16 years. During the four presidential elections Wetzel oversaw for NBC, from 1976 through 1988, the network never switched colors. Republicans were cool blue, Democrats hot red. The reasoning was simple, he said: Great Britain. ''Without giving it a second thought, we said blue for conservatives, because that's what the parliamentary system in London is, red for the more liberal party. And that settled it. We just did it,'' said Wetzel, now retired. Forget all that communist red stuff, he said. ''It didn't occur to us. When I first heard it, I thought, 'Oh, that's really silly.' '' When ABC produced its first large electronic map in 1980, it used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, while CBS did the reverse, according to Wetzel. NBC stuck with its original color scheme, prompting anchor David Brinkley to say that Reagan's victory looked like ''a suburban swimming pool.'' Newspapers, in those days, were largely black and white. But two days after voters went to the polls in 2000, both the New York Times and USA Today published their first color-coded, county-by-county maps detailing the showdown between Al Gore and George W. Bush. Both papers used red for the Republican Bush, blue for the Democrat Gore. Why? ''I just decided red begins with 'r,' Republican begins with 'r.' It was a more natural association,'' said Archie Tse, senior graphics editor for the Times. ''There wasn't much discussion about it.'' Paul Overberg, a database editor who designed the map for USA Today, said he was following a trend: ''The reason I did it was because everybody was already doing it that way at that point.'' And everybody had to continue doing it for a long time. The 2000 election dragged on until mid-December, until the Supreme Court declared Bush the victor. For weeks, the maps were ubiquitous. Perhaps that's why the 2000 colors stuck. Along with images of Florida elections officials eyeballing tiny ballot chads, the maps were there constantly, reminding us of the vast, nearly even divide between, well, red and blue voters. From an aesthetic standpoint, Overberg said, the current color scheme fits with the political landscape. Republicans typically dominate in larger, less populated states in the Plains and Mountain West, meaning the center of the United States is very red. ''If it had been flipped, the map would have been too dark,'' he said. ''The blue would have been swamping the red. Red is a lighter color.'' But not everyone liked the shift. Republican operative Clark Bensen wrote an analysis in 2004 titled ''RED STATE BLUES: Did I Miss That Memo?'' ''There are two general reasons why blue for Republican and Red for Democrat make the most sense: connotation and practice,'' Bensen wrote. ''First, there has been a generally understood meaning to the two colors inasmuch as they relate to politics. That is, the cooler color blue more closely represented the rational thinker and cold-hearted and the hotter red more closely represented the passionate and hot-blooded. This would translate into blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. Put another way, red was also the color most associated with socialism and the party of the Democrats was clearly the more socialistic of the two major parties. ''The second reason why blue for Republicans makes sense is that traditional political mapmakers have used blue for the modern-day Republicans, and the Federalists before that, throughout the 20th century. Perhaps this was a holdover from the days of the Civil War when the predominantly Republican North was 'Blue'.'' At this point'--three presidential elections after Bush v. Gore'--the color arrangement seems unlikely to reverse any time soon. Not only have ''red states'' and ''blue states'' entered the lexicon, partisans on both sides have taken ownership of them. For instance, RedState is a conservative blog; Blue State Digital, which grew out of Democrat Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign, helps candidates and organizations use technology to raise money, advocate their positions and connect with constituents. In 2008, a Republican and a Democrat even joined forces to create Purple Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm. Sara Quinn, a visual journalist now at the Poynter Institute in Florida, said she sees no particular advantage to either color. ''Red is usually very warm and it comes forward to the eye. Blue tends to be a recessive color, but a calming color,'' she said. Not that anyone thought of those things when assigning colors in 2000. Not that they think about it at all today. ''After that election the colors became part of the national discourse,'' said Tse. ''You couldn't do it any other way.'' The Rosy or Rose Cross - Occult Symbols Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:45 The Rose Cross is associated with a number of different schools of thought, including that of the Golden Dawn, Thelema, the OTO, and the Rosicrucians (also known as the Order of the Rose Cross). Each group offers somewhat different interpretations of the symbol. This should not be surprising as magical, occult and esoteric symbols are frequently used to communicate ideas more complex than is possible to express in speech. Christian Elements Users of the Rose Cross today tend to downplay the Christian elements to it, even though the magical systems used by such people are generally Judeo-Christian in origin. The cross, therefore, has other meanings here besides being the instrument of Christ's execution. Despite this, the presence of the letters INRI, which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Iesvs Nazarens Rex Ivdaeorym, meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews," cannot escape Christian interpretation. According to the Christian Bible, this phrase was inscribed on the cross where Jesus was executed. In addition, the cross is often viewed by occultists as a symbol of immortality, sacrifice, and death. Through Jesus's sacrifice and death on the cross, humanity has a chance at eternal life with God. The Cross Cross-shaped objects are commonly used in occultism too represent the four physical elements. Here each arm is colored to represent one element: yellow, blue, black and red to represent air, water, earth, and fire. These colors are also repeated on the bottom portion of the cross. The white on the upper portion of the bottom arm represents the spirit, the fifth element. The cross can also represent dualism, two forces going in conflicting directions yet uniting at a central point. The union of rose and cross is also a generative symbol, the union of a male and female. Finally, the cross's proportions are made up of six squares: one for each arm, an extra one for the lower arm, and the center. A cross of six squares can be folded into a cube. The Rose The rose has three tiers of petals. The first tier, of three petals, represents the three basic alchemical elements: salt, mercury, and sulfur. The tier of seven petals represents the seven Classical planets (The Sun and Moon are considered planets here, with the term ''planets'' indicating the seven bodies that appear to circle the earth independently of the star field, which moves as a single unit). The tier of twelve represents the astrological zodiac. Each of the twenty-two petals bears one of the twenty-two letters in the Hebrew alphabet and also represents the twenty-two paths on the Tree of Life. The rose itself has a myriad assortment of additional meanings associated with it: It is at once a symbol of purity and a symbol of passion, heavenly perfection and earthly passion; virginity and fertility; death and life. The rose is the flower of the goddess Venus but also the blood of Adonis and of Christ. It is a symbol of transmutation - that of taking food from the earth and transmuting it into the beautiful fragrant rose. The rose garden is a symbol of Paradise. It is the place of the mystic marriage. In ancient Rome, roses were grown in the funerary gardens to symbolize resurrection. The thorns have represented suffering and sacrifice as well as the sins of the Fall from Paradise. ("A Brief Study of The Rose Cross Symbol," no longer online)Inside the large rose is a smaller cross bearing another rose. This second rose is depicted with five petals. Five is the number of the physical senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, and it is also the number of man's extremities: two arms, two legs, and the head. Thus, the rose represents humanity and physical existence. The Pentagrams A pentagram is displayed at the end of each arm of the cross. Each of these pentagrams bears symbols of the five elements: a wheel for spirit, a bird's head for air, the zodiac sign for Leo, which is a fire sign, the zodiac symbol for Taurus, which is an earth sign, and the zodiac symbol for Aquarius, which is a water sign. They are arranged so that when tracing the pentagram you can progress from the most physical to the most spiritual: earth, water, air, fire, spirit. The Three Symbols at the End of Each Arm The three symbols repeated at the end of all four arms stand for salt, mercury, and sulfur, which are the three basic alchemical elements from which all other substances derive. The three symbols are repeated on each of the four arms of the cross, numbering a total of twelve. Twelve is the number of the zodiac, comprised of twelve symbols that circle the heavens throughout the year. The Hexagram Hexagrams commonly represent the union of opposites. It is composed of two identical triangles, one pointing up and one pointing down. The point-up triangle can represent ascending toward the spiritual, while the point-down triangle can stand for the divine spirit descending to the physical realm. The Symbols Around and in The Hexagram The symbols in and around the hexagram represent the seven Classical planets. The symbol for the Sun is in the center. The sun is generally the most important planet in Western occultism. Without the Sun, our planet would be lifeless. It is also commonly connected with the light of divine wisdom and the purification properties of fire, and was sometimes considered the visual manifestation of God's will in the universe. On the outside of the hexagrams are the symbols for Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, Mercury, and Mars (clockwise from top). Western occult thought generally considers the planets in the farthest orbits from the Earth in an earth-centric model) to be the most spiritual, because they are the furthest from the physicality of the Earth. Thus, the top three planets are Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, while the bottom three are Mercury, Venus and the Moon. Music in this Episode Intro: Mobb Deep - G.O.D. Part III Instrumental 9 seconds Outro: Whole Truth - Can you loose by following god 15 seconds Donate to the show at moefundme.com Search for us in your podcast directory or use this link to subscribe to the feed Podcast Feed For more information: MoeFactz.com

Ep 3. Grand Dragon Of The KKK Grand Dragon of KKK Judge Joe Brown and friends get help from in-studio guest, host of TVOne’s “News One Now”, Roland Martin, and legal correspondent, Rolonda Watts talk with the Grand Dragon of the KKK about their role in American society today, the application process, and conducting DNA test to join?

Students who attend top charter schools run by African Americans get more than a great education. They see charter leaders as inspiring role models and so much more. In this special edition of NewsOne Now that aired on 12.14.17, Roland Martin spoke with African American educators from around the country about the important work charter schools are performing while preparing our children for future success.

Dr. Renee Matthews has appeared on television shows such as, The Oprah Winfrey Show, TVOne’s NewsOne Now and WGN-TV’s People to People where she discussed different health topics. In addition, Dr. Renee has been a featured medical correspondent on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning. Dr. Renee earned her undergraduate degree in 1999 and her Medical Doctorate in 2005. She spent the early part of her medical career as an educator on cord blood for numerous hospitals and attending staff.Dr. Renee is an asthmatic, which drives her passion for asthma education. She addresses the concerns of asthma sufferers, by supplying them with the tools and knowledge they need to receive the best medical care. In 2013, Dr. Renee received the Friend of Mobile C.A.R.E. Award for her commitment to raising awareness of asthma in the city of Chicago. Dr. Renee is the host of Out of Office with Dr. Renee which is apart of Outcome Health and seen in 45,0000+ doctors office waiting rooms and exam rooms across the US. Dr.Renee is a regular writer for Good Enough Mother, and DiaryofaFirstTimeMom. Dr.Renee has been a contributing writer for Ebony Magazine, MadameNoire.com and BlackDoctor.org. She is also a sought after speaker for various organizations and schools. In 2014, The Ask Dr. Renee Show premiered as a platform to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve. Guests of The Ask Dr. Renee show include: Michelle Williams, Diann Valentine, Lisa Nichols, and Teddy Riley. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Renee assists others with social media, branding and becoming an entrepreneur. She continues to work on her long-term goal of educating and transforming the community to live the life they deserve. To connect with Dr. Renee Matthews: Email booking@askdrrenee.infowww.AskDrRenee.info Facebook @AskDrRenee Connect with me  Is it time you took your charge of your career? Do you know you have the drive and ambition to succeed but need some support? Contact me to discuss how I can help you achieve your leadership goals. For more information about the career development and consulting services offered for women who lead including one on one executive coaching and group mentoring visit;  Web:janicesutherland.com Free E-Book - How Much Am I Worth - This little e-book will help you identify the market rate for your role based on your skills and expertise. Critical when it to comes making sure you're compensated for the value you bring to any organization.  For career advice and solutions to those tricky questions, read my book!: This Woman Can - The no bullsh*t guide for women who lead Loving this episode? Tag me @iamjanicesutherland on Instagram or Facebook and share your favorite nugget using the hashtag #ThisWomanCan Leave a Review  Loving the show and want to help spread the word? Make my day and leave a review in iTunes! This will help us rank higher so that more fabulous women like yourself can hear these conversations. … and lastly, remember if I can, you can, this woman can! Janice  

Ms. Theresa “Sparkle” Randolph is the CEO and President of the Ms. Full-Figured U.S.A. Pageant. This year marks the pageant's 30th anniversary, making it the longest running and one of the most successful pageants solely dedicated to promoting the empowerment of the full-figured woman. This unforgettable lady energetically crafts the pageants into the most spectacular extravaganzas to be seen with celebrity guests and dynamic production, her highly anticipated sold-out events are a must-see! The Ms. Full-Figured Pageant has been featured on television shows such as TV One's News One Now, ABCTV's Here and Now, Good Day New York, News12 New Jersey, MY9 News, NBC Nightly News, CW11 Morning News, FIOS 1 News, and many more.  Theresa's full-figured pageants, along with all of her other outstanding undertakings, are her glittering testaments to diversity in beauty and business.  Her motto is “Size has no barrier on beauty” and she most certainly exemplifies that! The 30th Annual Ms. Full-Figured USA Pageant will take place Sunday, April 28th, 2019 in Newark, NJ.

Media Mavens are women who professionally and successfully dominate areas of the journalism and entertainment industry. Like Oprah Winfrey, Mitzi Miller is a media maven - which makes her an influential woman in the industry. Listen to this podcast and hear how she made the leap from journalist to author to magazine editor to now Head of Development at Rainforest Entertainment.  Mitzi Miller is a best-selling author, celebrated journalist, and veteran magazine editor. After almost fifteen years in print media, in March 2015 she made a success leap from publishing to television and film when she accepted the position of Head of Development at Rainforest Entertainment. Since joining the production company, the company has sold multiple television pilots including the popular BET drama series, The Quad which recently ended its second season. Prior to the transition, Miller served as editor-in-chief of two of the country’s premiere African-American magazines, EBONY and JET magazines. She is the third individual and only woman to hold both positions. The Connecticut native has co-authored five popular books over the past decade: The Vow: A Novel; The Angry Black Woman’s Guide to Life; and the three-title Hotlanta young adult series. In January 2015, Lifetime Network debuted the television movie “With This Ring” which was based on The Vow: A Novel. The popular film was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress, Writing, and Direction categories. A frequent public speaker, in addition to keynote appearances at colleges and universities nationwide; Miller has been a featured guest on several national radio and television programs, including ABC’s Good Morning America, TV One’s News One Now with Roland Martin, and CNN’s CNN Newsroom. For her dedication, Miller’s accolades include recognition among The Root 100 honorees for 2013 and 2014, Crain’s Chicago Business Magazine’s 2011 40 Under 40 roster and induction into the Florida A&M University Alumni Gallery of Distinction. For more info on Mitzi Miller visit www.mitzimiller.com Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: http://drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review  

My first guest on the Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be True Tamplin. True Tamplin is an entrepreneur and author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller Raising an Executive: Igniting Your Son's Inner Executive To Outperform His Peers and Continue Your Legacy. At age 13, True's father Ken Tamplin was offered to be the lead singer for Journey. Despite desperately needing the money, the 5-year touring contract was too great a sacrifice. He turned the offer down, and now True has checked every box an executive would want for his son: giving his grad speech, covering The Daily Pilot, garnering a full-ride to his school of choice, maintaining Suma Cum Laude 4.0 GPA, marrying the girl of his dreams, running a successful Analytics and Online Marketing company, and writing an Amazon #1 Bestseller, all by the age of 22. True is utterly convinced that none of his early successes would have come had his father accepted the Journey contract. Now True's story has become his plea to fight for executives to spend more time with their sons. True has gone on to become a CEO coach and creating the Raising An Executive mentorship program for their sons to one day outdo their fathers. Listen in as I have a conversation with this amazing young man! ******************* My second guest will be Robert Patillo. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Attorney Robert Hillard Patillo, II is a lifelong civil and human rights activist. He is entirely dedicated to serving the poor and underprivileged. As an activist, Patillo has led workers on organization campaigns to petition for better wages, worked to integrate segregated organizations, and assisted discriminated workers against celebrity Chef Paula Deen while working with Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.. An experienced political strategist, has Patillo worked for over a 15 year on political campaigns on the local, state and national level. Patillo is currently a talk radio host on CBS Radio/ENTERCOM Radio and is a highly sought after political commentator and national speaker. Patillo has been featured in articles in the New York Times, Huffington Post and Politico Magazine to name a few is a frequent guest on cable news networks including Fox News, CNN, News One Now, One America News Network and Russia Today. All of his efforts are in order to force change on the local and national level. A leader in every facet of the word, Robert Patillo is the answer the world has been waiting on. Patillo currently is the chief attorney at The Patillo Law Group, LLC “A Christian Centered Law Practice” focusing on civil rights law. This will be another fascinating conversation with a very accomplished young lawyer who's doing some good! Follow True Tamplin on Instagram at @truetamplin, Robert Patillo on Twitter at @RobertPatillo, and me on Twitter at @tamij AND tweet your questions/comments during the show. *Sponsored by Camera Security Now, your premier source for surveillance and access control systems for business nationwide; by ROBAR® Companies, a True Custom firearms and firearms finishing shop located in Phoenix, AZ, and found online at RobarGuns.com; and by Dispatches, your site for the BEST conservative resources to fight and win the information war.

Our guest this week on the K.I.N.G. Talks Podcast is the renowned journalist, reporter, author and former host of the critically acclaimed, NewsOne Now on TV One, Roland Martin! This week we dive deep into the historical connection between black journalism and the advancement of the black community.  We discuss how this history, along with his Christian faith, serve as a foundation for how he approaches the journalism profession.  And you know we couldn't without getting his commentary on Trump & the current state of politics. Roland spits out history facts as easy as some dudes drop 16 bars!  Show Highlights:  2:45 - The unique role that black journalism has played in relation to American politics and the advanced of African Americans. (History lesson!!)  11:00 -Jemele Hill and the conflict of working in mainstream media 14:30 - The role that Roland's faith plays in how he approaches politics  18:00 - How do people of faith choose between democrats and republicans when both parties have moral conflicts inherent in their platforms?  23:50 - The game plan for the black community under Trump 30:00 - The role of The Church in modern day politics 31:30 - 'Journalism is my Pulpit'  34:00 - America's relationship with guns and why 'evangelicals' are heavy supporters of gun rights.  Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and rate us 5 stars! Leave a quick review just letting folks know you enjoy the podcast. Subscribe on iTunes: Click here Follow us on SoundCloud: Click here Listen on Google Play: Click here Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Click here Visit our website at https://www.kingmovement.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kingmovementnational Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KINGMovement Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thekingmovement

The Cool Soror Podcast welcomes Tiffany Porter, a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is groundbreaking NFL agent and an accomplished Criminal Defense Attorney. Porter has represented several NFL players throughout the NFL Draft process, and is currently representing over 200 former NFL players in the NFL Concussion Lawsuit and current NFL players. The Emory University School of Law alum is the Managing Partner at Porter Law Group and CEO of Zenith Sports & Entertainment Group in Atlanta. Porter is a proud HBCU graduate of Hampton University. She is also a devoted wife and loving mother of four. She is a sought after motivational speaker at colleges/universities, corporations and events where she shares her emotional and inspiring journey of overcoming being the child of an incarcerated parent as her mother spent half her childhood in prison and being a Breast Cancer Survivor. She speaks about both in depth in this episode. Porter has been profiled and interviewed on ESPN's TheUndefeated, HelloBeautiful, MadameNoire, NBC, Rolling Out, News One Now, Sister Circle and ESPN Radio. She is one of the few women NFL agents and even fewer Black women NFL agents. Tiffany’s life has been one that many would have given up on, but her resilience has kept her true to her belief in herself. The world is grateful she did. Social Media:www.ZenithSportsAgency.comTwitter: @AgentPorterESQ

Checkout Autumn-Joi's candid conversation with media maven Roland Martin. He speaks about TV One suspending his popular News One Now morning show, helping launch the careers of the likes of Angela Rye and many more & what he has planned next!

Shari’ Nycole joins the show today representing  The Cool Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.  A Calumet City, Illinois native, she was a collegiate athlete playing basketball at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Northern Illinois University.  A communications major with a minor in journalism, this creative has always had the desire to make magic happen in front of and behind the television screen. Following her undergraduate experience, Sharí Nycole's interest in journalism grew stronger and she chose to leave the hardwood for good.  In August 2011, she earned a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from The Medill School at Northwestern University.  ​Shortly after receiving her master’s degree, Shari’ Nycole began her career in journalism as an associate producer for Towers Productions in Chicago, IL.  While at Towers Productions, she gained a solid docu/reality foundation, working on television series such as, “Find Our Missing” and “Parole Diaries” for TV One and also “Mobsters” for the Biography channel.  ​In October 2013, Sharí Nycole relocated to Washington, DC and joined a production team at TV One to launch the first black daily news program in broadcast history, “News One Now.”   While at “News One Now,” Sharí Nycole also explored the freelance world, producing for a PBS talk show, “The Rock Newman Show.”  In May 2017, Sharí Nycole stepped out on faith and resigned from her positions at “News One Now” and “The Rock Newman Show” to explore other creative avenues.  Less than one month later, she was offered and accepted a position in Atlanta as a segment producer for a new talk show, “Sister Circle Live,” which airs on TV One and select Tegna stations.   She is living her life with direction and purpose that will ultimately land her where she desires to be: telling people’s stories with unapologetic impact.Social Media:IG / TW: @shari_nycoleFB: Shari Nycolewww.sharinycole.com

Shari’ Nycole joins the show today representing The Cool Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. A Calumet City, Illinois native, she was a collegiate athlete playing basketball at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Northern Illinois University. A communications major with a minor in journalism, this creative has always had the desire to make magic happen in front of and behind the television screen. Following her undergraduate experience, Sharí Nycole's interest in journalism grew stronger and she chose to leave the hardwood for good. In August 2011, she earned a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from The Medill School at Northwestern University. Shortly after receiving her master’s degree, Shari’ Nycole began her career in journalism as an associate producer for Towers Productions in Chicago, IL. While at Towers Productions, she gained a solid docu/reality foundation, working on television series such as, “Find Our Missing” and “Parole Diaries” for TV One and also “Mobsters” for the Biography channel. In October 2013, Sharí Nycole relocated to Washington, DC and joined a production team at TV One to launch the first black daily news program in broadcast history, “News One Now.” While at “News One Now,” Sharí Nycole also explored the freelance world, producing for a PBS talk show, “The Rock Newman Show.” In May 2017, Sharí Nycole stepped out on faith and resigned from her positions at “News One Now” and “The Rock Newman Show” to explore other creative avenues. Less than one month later, she was offered and accepted a position in Atlanta as a segment producer for a new talk show, “Sister Circle Live,” which airs on TV One and select Tegna stations. She is living her life with direction and purpose that will ultimately land her where she desires to be: telling people’s stories with unapologetic impact. Social Media:IG: shari_nycole / TW: @shari_nycoleFB: Shari Nycolewww.sharinycole.com

Ain't no reason or explanation for a Black Republican... That's what many of "us" would say. And as a result, Black Republicans spend their time defending themselves for being Republican rather than sharing how they see themselves sharing in the progress of our people. So, I wanted to give Kimberly Klacik her opportunity to freely share her perspective so you can get to know her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y900TIud1xA Now, typically when we see a Black Republican s/he is selling out the Black Community. But, I would also say that Black Democrats are selling out the Black Community as well. In both cases, I think we need to take time to know these voices on a deeper level - to understand their motivations. You see, when combating propaganda, we must be in the right positions. We must not only be at the table, we must also have a controlling seat at the table...we must ultimately own our own tables. And the reality is that we need commentators on all sides of the argument that will represent the Black perspective. NewsOne Now with Roland Martin is the only Black produced & focused news on TV. So, it's the place where you are introduced to a variety of Black voices. But with any news show, you don't have the chance to really get to know the person behind the commentary. In this episode of Blacks with Power, Kimberly Klacik talks about her work with young women in Baltimore, MD through her nonprofit Potential Me, as well as what makes her a Republican and how she lives out her particular commitment to the Black community as a Black Republican. So what do you think? Is there benefit to having strong commentators to represent our interests on both sides of the political spectrum? Or why do you think that relying on the Democrat side is a viable strategy? Click the Banner...Join the Group and know that you're sharing your ideas and questions in a safe space. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Potential Me

Featuring an interview with Eugene Craig from "News One Now with Roland Martin" as he responds to being called a coon by Dr. Umar Johnson. Wadzi talks about her son being called the "n" word at church camp, a "You Big Dummy" segment and more. (Original airdate: 7/13/17)

Anthony Ray and Lauren Victoria discuss Trump HBCU Executive Order, the HBCU Fly-In and much more.... auren Victoria Burke is a media owner, publisher and strategic communicator. Ms. Burke is the owner of Win Digital Media LLC, WDCPIX.COM and Burkewire News. She is a regular guest on News One Now with Roland Martin and MSNBC where she has been seen on Hardball with Chris Matthews and UP with Steve Kornacki. She has also delivered analysis on current events on The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Ms. Burke is a regular guest on WVON in Chicago, WURD in Philadelphia, WHUR in Washington and SIRIUS XM. Her written work has appeared in NBCNews.com, USAToday.com, TheRoot.com, Poitic365.com and newspapers across the United States via the National Newspaper Publisher's Association newswire. Ms. Burke maintains a strong working knowledge of WordPress, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, BookSmart, Adobe Bridge and Photo Mechanic. Ms. Burke was born and raised in New York.

In this episode of our Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by Dr. Phoenyx Austin, founder of the Fit Beauty Shop, creator of Dr. Phoenyx Nutrition, best-selling author of “If You Love It, It Will Grow – A Guide to Healthy, Beautiful Natural Hair”, and communications consultant. Dr. Phoenyx specializes in providing nutrition products and practical tips to help women achieve a fit, healthy and beautiful body from the inside out! She is highly respected for her expertise in both fitness and nutrition, as well as her passion for entrepreneurship and making healthy living fun.  Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in many major publications and has served as an on-air health/fitness expert on networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NewsOne Now and Radio One. Although Dr. Phoenyx is a medical doctor and has served in the U.S. Air Force as a physician, Dr. Phoenyx stated in the interview that she was not taught nutrition in school; instead, she learned how to treat disease with medication after you became sick.  It wasn’t until after medical school that Dr. Phoenyx immersed herself into fitness and nutrition and became an expert in the field and is now sharing her expertise with the world as a speaker, consultant and entrepreneur.  You can find out more about Dr. Phoenyx by visiting www.drphoenyx.com.

The Brown Liquor Report crew continued our "Black Now" discussion on the media in the Age of Trump with our guest, Nicki Mayo. Ms. Mayo is the multimedia journalist behind Nicki Mayo News, LLC. The Baltimore native and Syracuse University alumna is a national correspondent covering breaking news for the Associated Press Radio Network and contributes to the Race and Ethnicity team. Nicki also reports and produces videos for the American Heart & Stroke Association and teaches journalism & speech at Cheverly STEM Education Center while serving as president of the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists. You may have seen and heard Nicki's work recently on TV One ‘s “News One Now,” “Fatal Attraction” and “Justice By Any Means” as well as anchoring for National Public Radio station WAMU-FM 88.5 in Washington, D.C. and for 1430 WNAV Radio News in Annapolis. Nicki was on the flagship team for E.W. Scripps' The List,” helping launch the national entertainment news program in 2012 as the Baltimore correspondent based at WMAR-TV ABC2. Ms. Mayo provided invaluable insight into the inner workings of the media. We discussed a plethora of topics, including the responsibility of the public to fact-check the news, the challenges that media will face obtaining the facts from an unorthodox administration, and much more. You all won't want to miss this episode!

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Thursday, Dec. 22nd, 2016, 4pm-6pm EST (1pm-3pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network. 1) Why Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment for African Americans are 2 different things. The importance of of supporting African American owned banks. #BankIn #BlackBankMovement #RedistributeThePain 2) A new report of declassified documents shows that the FBI Monitored Muhammad Ali because of his Muslim connections.  3) Walmart caves in to Fraternal Order of Police and stops selling their “Bulletproof Black Lives Matter” shirt.  Where is the FOP when police engage in hate speech? 4) Flint Michigan more charges announced in Flint Water Crisis. Due to a computer glitch with The State of Michigan, 20,000 people were classified as committing unemployment insurance fraud when most were innocent. CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Mon.-Fri. 4pm-6pm EST online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more info and podcasts and DVDs by Michael Imhotep.

This book by Avis Jones-DeWeever, Ph.D.,How Exceptional Black Women Lead brings together compelling research, hard data, and generously shared personal advice to unlock the secrets to exceptional success for today’s Black woman. Shared are perspectives gathered from 70 exceptional Black women leaders, each who've blazed a trail in corporations, non-profit organizations, as public servants, activists, elected officials, entertainers or entrepreneurs. From the C-Suite to the Streets, and even to the Halls of Congress, How Exceptional Black Women Lead relays the strategies and techniques that result in breaking away from the pack, making your mark, and overcoming the layered challenges every Black woman faces on her way to the top.  Find Dr. Avis regularly as a Guest Host and Regular Panelist to TV One’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, PBS’ To the Contrary, Sirius XM Radio’s The Agenda, and the Huffington Post.  To learn more, log on to:  www.avisjonesdeweever.com  

Featuring Special guest co-host, Aruba Tommy, from The Tom Joyner Morning Show, TVOne's NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, and The J. Anthony Brown Radio Show

Listen to the podcast “Pt 2 How Hip Hop Went From Positive To Negative, Baltimore and Police Reform”, from “The Michael Imhotep Show”, Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 1) We continued our discussion about "How Hip Hop Went From Positive To Negative" and shared a new article from Michael Imhotep about called "Pastor Says Radio Won't Play Songs About Killing Animals But Play Songs About Killing Black People".  2) Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby discussed Police Reform in Baltimore on News One Now.  3) Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia vetoed their Religious Freedom Law after pressure from Corporations and Entertainers.  Where are they when Police are killing African Americans unjustly?  4) This date in African American History and The Vietnam War.   Michael Imhotep will be in Atlanta on Sat. April 2nd, 2016 for "A Brand New You LIVE Entrepreneurship Summit".  Visit http://www.abnyentrepreneurship.eventbrite.com/ for more information and tickets.  Visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for DVDs and more information about Michael Imhotep.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Wed. March., 16th, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.   1) Darnell Earley, former Emergency Manager of Flint, MI was interviewed on News One Now.  We discuss that interview.  Some Flint residence are saying that a lot of lies are being told as people try to cover themselves.  2)  We discuss the Tuesday primary results briefly.  3) There were 2 big elections for County Prosecutors in Chicago and Cleveland.  We discuss the results.  4)  This date in African American History. CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and for the podcasts.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Thurs. March 3rd, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.     CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.  1) Two African American women known as Diamond and Silk or The Stump for Trump girls were interviewed by Roland Martin on News One Now this morning and were grilled.  2) Mitt Romney delivered a very damaging speech today destroying Donald Trump and calling him a "fraud" and a "phony".  3) The family of Kendrick Johnson who ended up mysteriously dead at age 17 wrapped up in a gym mat in school has dropped their $100 million law suit.  4) Flint, MI Update, a MI House Democratic leader is calling for Gov. Snyder to resign.  5) This date in African American History and Little Known Facts about Abolitionist and Inventor James Forten.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Monday, Feb., 22nd, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.   CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more info and podcasts. 1) We recapped the South Carolina primary and the Nevada Caucus that took place on Saturday.  We shared a segment of NewsOne Now with Roland Martin on the election.  2) Donald Trump sayis that he is going to great with African American Voters and he is going to provide a lot of jobs African Americans but doesn't present any plan to do so. 3) We talk about Malcolm X and the 51st Anniversary of his assassination. 4) The last of Angola 3 has been released from prison after 43 years in solitary confinement.  5) Min. Farrakhan spoke at Saviour's Day on Sunday, Feb. 21st, 2016 in Detroit.  We discuss he remarks.  6) The U.S. acquired Spain on Feb. 22nd, 1819.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Thurs. Dec. 17th, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  "Victims of Homan Square in Chicago Testify, Afro-Mexicans are Recognized". 1) We discussed the Freddie Gray Mistrial and shared a segment from News One Now. 2) The DOJ today aske ed forthe public's feedback on the Chicago Police Dept. investigation. 3) Prosecutor Anita Alvarez announced 7 charges against Officer Van Dyke in the killing of Laquan McDonald. 4) Victims who claimed to be tortured by Police at the allege CIA stype interrogration facility Homan Square spoke out a hearing today. 5) 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans have now been counted in Mexico's census but still face racism in the country. 6) There was a fake story posted on Facebook today about a Black man who won his 40 acres and a mule from the U.S. Supreme Court.  We explained how to spot a fake story. CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com. 

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Monday, Nov., 17th, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  Our guest will be Lauren Victoria Burke, Managing Editor of Politics365.com.  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more info and podcasts.   1) Lauren Victoria Burke, Managing Editor of Politics365.com joins us to talk about 5 new Bills in the U.S. House of Representatives dealing with Criminal Justice Reform.  We also discussed the Democratic Presidential Debate that took place on Sat. Nov. 14th. 2) Linwood Lambert, a 46 year old African American man died in Police custody in 2013 after being shackled and tased multiple times. They discussed it on News One Now.  3) Michael Imhotep talked about the Screening of the Film "Black Friday" that took place this past weekend in Atlanta.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Monday, Sept., 28th, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  Entrepreneurship Mondays and more!!!  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.   1) Jeb Bush says the way to win the African American vote is by promising “hope” and “aspiration” and not “free stuff”.   2) A Baltimore Police Officer confirms that Freddie Gray pleaded for medical attention and may testify against other Officers.  3) NASA has announced that they have discovered what they think is water on Mars.  What does this mean?  4) Did you see the movie “Welcome To The Family” this past weekend on TV ONE starring veteran actresses, Valerie Pettiford and Telma Hopkins?  4) Entrepreneurship Monday - Former NBA Star Devean George is developing affordable housing in Minneapolis, MN.  5) This date in African American History and David Walker's Appeal.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Mon. Sept., 21st, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.    1) A recent article detailed "How Billionaire's Are Exploiting Baltimore's Poor African American Population & Taking Their Homes. 2) Iyanla Vanzant proves she knows nothing about #BlackLivesMatter on News One Now.  3) An African American Banker was forced to spend 8 days in a psych ward after Police doubt BMW belonged to her.  4) This date in African American History – Remembering Florence Griffith Joyner and The Omaha Courthouse Lynching of 1919.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Thur. Sept., 10th, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.  1) Min. Farrkhan was interviewed on NewsOne Now with Roland Martin this morning about the “Justice or Else” Rally taking place 10-10-15.  We'll discuss his message.  3) A Judge ruled today that the Freddie Gray trial will stay in Baltimore.  4) This date in African American History.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Tues. Sept., 8th, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network. CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.                                                                                      1) Mainstream Media gets schooled on #BlackLivesMatter by Roland Martin on NewsOne Now.  2) Baltimore to pay Freddie Gray's family $6.4 million to settle civil claims.  3) Entrepreneurship Tuesdays – Jada Kiss and Sytles P. start Juice Bar to bring nutrition to the neighborhood.  4) A new Black Panther Documentary talks about Fred Hampton and the truth about The Black Panthers.  5) This date in African American History.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Wed. July, 29th, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.   1) The Officer who shot and killed Sam Dubose in Cincinnati has been indicted by a Grand Jury and fired from his job.  2) There have been 5 African American Women who have been found dead in jail since Mid-July. We'll talk about these cases.  3) Monique Pressley, Atty for Bill Cosby talks about the case on News One Now and dispels some myths about the 2005 deposition.  4) This date in African American History and The 1919 Chicago Riot Sparked By The Drowning Of A Black Teenager.    

Spiritpreneur School 6: Doctor Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a fitness specialist and the #1 Bestselling Author of That's Why We Get Fat and If You Love It, It Will Grow. Dr. Phoenyx earned her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Florida and her Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in major publications, as well as networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NewsOne Now and Radio One. Her latest book is Love Your Hair, an empowerment book for children.

Spiritpreneur School 6: Doctor Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a fitness specialist and the #1 Bestselling Author of That's Why We Get Fat and If You Love It, It Will Grow. Dr. Phoenyx earned her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Florida and her Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in major publications, as well as networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NewsOne Now and Radio One. Her latest book is Love Your Hair, an empowerment book for children.

Spiritpreneur School 6: Doctor Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a fitness specialist and the #1 Bestselling Author of That’s Why We Get Fat and If You Love It, It Will Grow. Dr. Phoenyx earned her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Florida and her Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in major publications, as well as networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NewsOne Now and Radio One. Her latest book is Love Your Hair, an empowerment book for children.

Spiritpreneur School 6: Doctor Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a fitness specialist and the #1 Bestselling Author of That’s Why We Get Fat and If You Love It, It Will Grow. Dr. Phoenyx earned her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Florida and her Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in major publications, as well as networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NewsOne Now and Radio One. Her latest book is Love Your Hair, an empowerment book for children.

Roland Martin, Host of TV One's multi-platform news program, NewsOne Now talks candidly with family entertainment reporter Lin. Woods about the lack of African American focused news programs, the news desert and what makes NewsOne Now different.