Podcast appearances and mentions of Nikki Turner

Re-release: Originally aired on 3 Nov 2023. Nikki Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us to discuss early literacy, emphasizing storytelling, music, and physical development as key to learning. The discussion highlights the importance of rich language exposure and a holistic teaching approach.Episode LinksBook your Place on Early Excellence TrainingVisit the Early Excellence StudioListen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

Erick S. Gray climb to success in the literary genre has been fortunate, but also nothing but trials and tribulations for this talented, 43-year-old writer from Jamaica, Queens. Since his debut in 2003 with Booty Call, he's been consistent with over 16 books published, participated in many anthologies, novellas and helped co-write the Streets of New York trilogy within the span of fifteen years. His style of writing has been known to be raunchy, but also fruitful. His diversity in story telling makes him one of the most prolific writers of the genre. His characters are memorable, true-to-life, and Mr. Gray has the drive to become an icon in a growing genre.He's been signed to a few publishing companies from St. Martin's Press to Black Print Publishing. He has experienced many aspects of the genre, being to self-publishing Streets of New York with co-authors Mark Anthony and Anthony Whyte, from editing stories with Q-Boro books, writing screenplays and ghostwriting over three dozen novels. Mr. Gray has proven to hold his own in the game among literary giants such as Shannon Holmes, Nikki Turner, Terri Woods and K'wan with great story telling and being consistent with great material and other endeavors.The author of the urban sexomedy Booty Call has been writing seriously since the mid-nineties. His writing style of the streets, comedy, anecdotes, and well thought plots keeps the readers interested with every turn of the page.This entrepreneur is also one of owners/founders of CGD Productions and is also partnered with the publishing of SLR magazine (Street Literature Review) a well-rounded magazine about urban literature and upcoming authors of a growing genre, and also has a stable association with Vibe magazine. Mr. Gray is also making moves in other markets as well—one particular market is in with several finished screenplays.Born and raised in south side, also known as Jamaica, Queens, this 43-year-old, and young, and gifted author has brought himself out on a high note with his first endeavor. His first book, Booty Call was published by Black Print Publishing in 2003 and has sold tens of thousands of copies, and from there on, he never looked back. He continues bringing you good stories as he shows in his collaboration with Mark Anthony and Anthony Whyte in the Streets of New York series Volume, one, two and three, along with the long awaited “Boyfriend #2” with Caleb Alexander. His other novels include Ghetto Heaven, Love and a Gangsta, Crave All Lose All, (in which he won an award for best urban street lit book of 2007), Nasty Girls, It's Like Candy, One Lyfe to Live, Money Power Respect, Booty Call *69, America's soul, Gigolo and Sad Girl. Mr. Gray shows longevity and ambition among his peers in the literary genre.Mr. Gray also has been involved in numerous anthologies, such as Menace, published by Melodrama, Around the way girls 5, & Girls From Da hood 7 published by Urban books, From the streets to the Sheets, Guns and Roses, the ground breaking, Heartbreakers anthology with powerhouse Kensington and Flexin' and Sexin 1&2, published by Life Changing Books, with Treasure Blue, Deshawn Taylor and Nichelle Walker.

An immunisation leader says there's no quick fix for whooping cough and people should get vaccinated now. Immunisation Advisory Centre founder Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A whooping cough epidemic has been declared in Aotearoa. In the past four weeks, there have been 263 cases of whooping cough (Pertussis) - the highest number of cases over a month this year. Immunisation Advisory Centre founder Dr Nikki Turner explains what's been happening.

The Health Minister is looking to boost the number of vaccinators to help turn around tanking childhood immunisation rates.Right now, just about 78 percent of all children are fully immunised at 2 years old, the numbers have basically been dropping since 2016 .The government's 2030 target is 95% fully vacinated at 24 months. Today Dr Shane Reti unveiled his plan to get there, it includes expanding the vaccinator workforce, potentially through Plunket, midwives and pharmacies. Investing in GP practices to recall whanau for boosters and running health promotions and effective social media campaigns, Dr Nikki Turner, Medical Advisor to the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to Lisa Owen.

Winter illnesses are beginning to creep into our consciousness and children can be some of the worse hit. This year there are also real worries about the possbility of a measles outbreak. So what can we do to stay well. We talk to the Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Nikki Turner. Peter Hook, the co founder of Joy Division and New Order, is touring New Zealand and he talks about making a life out of music. Plus a great problem - too many kiwi.

Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.

On today's First Up pod - around 50 firefighters have been battling the blaze on the Port Hills of Chirstchurch overnight, we have the latest update from our reporter at the scene; we cross the planet for the latest from the UK and Europe and Dr Nikki Turner talks us through our fifth wave of coronavirus infections, with the dominant strain called J N 1. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

There's a distinct 'lack of urgency' to get the latest covid booster - and experts say that needs to change. The updated Omicron-targeted vaccine has been available for those over 30 years old since the start of April. Dr Nikki Turner, medical director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, believes there are a range of reasons why uptake has been slow.

The parents of a four-month-old baby urgently needing a heart operation are refusing to allow blood from the blood bank to be used in their son's surgery because they believe its contaminated with Covid 19 vaccine. The Health Agency Te Whatu Ora is asking that the baby be placed under the guardianship of the court, and then for the court to appoint the doctors as agents of the court for medical care. The parents of a twin boy want to use the blood of unvaccinated people and say they've got enough approved donors to do it. The High Court will hear the case next week. Dr Nikki Turner is the medical director of the Immunisaton Advisory Centre. She talks to Lisa Owen.

The lawyer for the parents who don't want blood from Covid-vaccinated donors being given to their baby says they want the best for their son. The four-month-old needs a second heart surgery but it's been delayed by the parent's concerns over blood. The case will go back to the High Court next Tuesday if the family and doctors can't agree before then. Lawyer Sue Grey told Morning Report the parents have found their own donors. [audio_play] Grey says there hasn't been enough testing done on blood from Covid-vaccinated people. The parents are convinced any blood from vaccinated donors is unsafe. But Immunisation Advisory Centre medical director and vaccinologist Nikki Turner says that is not true.

Warnings letting a couple reject "jabbed" blood donations for their baby would set a dangerous precedent. It's understood Health New Zealand is seeking court guardianship of the unwell four-month-old, with a court hearing set down for next Tuesday. The parents won't allow doctors to use blood given by people vaccinated against Covid-19 for his crucial heart surgery. Instead, the pair want to use their own donors. The Immunisation Advisory Centre's Nikki Turner says it could create the wrong assumptions. "We've got to match the individual and then we've got to screen the blood for a whole lot of real scary issues like viruses, like HIV, and hepatitis. There's a proper process to go through to ensure our people have safe blood." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health New Zealand is heading to court over the guardianship of a baby in need of heart surgery. The NZ Herald is reporting the child's parents are refusing blood donations from vaccinated people - wishing instead to use their own donor's. Auckland Uni's Immunisation Advisory Centre medical director Nikki Turner joins us to discuss further.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced more free flu vaccines and a second Covid-19 booster for groups of people at risk of hospitalisation.Health Minister Andrew Little said an extra 800,000 New Zealanders will be eligible for free flu vaccines from Friday July 1.This will include children aged 3-12 and people with serious mental health or addiction needs.Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre Dr Nikki Turner joins Nick Mills to explain the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu. LISTEN ABOVE 

Disappointment over the numbers of health workers yet to get the flu vaccine.Health Ministry data shows only around 54 percent of DHB staff have received the jab so far.Meanwhile, Wellington's district health boards have paused non-urgent care, due to an unprecedented level of staff absence.National Immunisation Advisory Centre's Nikki Turner told Mike Hosking we all know what impact getting the flu jab has.She says it's about trying to support the sector, and flu vaccination makes a difference.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do ArtsTogether in Raleigh and DREAMs center for arts education in Wilmington have in common? Besides being amazing safe spaces where young people can thrive, the two arts organizations are committed to serving disadvantaged communities. In this episode, we speak with Nikki Turner, dance instructor and preschool teacher at Arts Together, and Liz Wells, program director at DREAMs center for arts education. The experiences of Nikki, Liz, and their respective arts organizations reveal the importance of taking a practical approach when engaging traditionally underserved populations. Arts Together and Dreams center for the arts are genuinely committed to their communities and demonstrate that the arts are an essential component to revitalizing, building, and empowering a community. Arts Together's Website: https://www.artstogether.org/ DREAMs Center for the Arts' Wesbite: https://givetodreams.org/

It may end up unlikely that we'll need to get a Covid-19 vaccine each year.Immunisation experts say we now know that six months after most of us were boosted, immunity is still looking good.This comes as officials decide whether to start offering a fourth dose to our most vulnerable.Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre joined Tim Dower.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Turner discusses meningococcal disease in NZ's young people.

A decision on whether or not a fourth vaccine dose for COVID-19 will be rolled out is expected to be made before the start of winter. Experts are divided over whether most of us will need one - or whether they should be reserved for our most vulnerable. Dr Nikki Turner advises the government and medical profession on vaccines and joined Tova on Monday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fears of a new measles outbreak have health authorities ramping up calls for people to get vaccinated.   This includes Southern DHB that's urging kiwis to get their measles, mumps and rubella vaccines as the borders open up.   National Immunisation Advisory Centre Director Nikki Turner told Mike Hosking take-up of many non-Covid related vaccines has reduced lately.   “Communities just need to support them and remind them how urgent the issue is, this is an international problem.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leading immunisation specialist says parents should not be worried about US research showing plummeting immunity among children who received the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. A United States study has shown that the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 infection dropped among children aged 5 to 11 during Omicron. The researchers say that's most likely down to the lower dosage the youngsters received. Immunisation Advisor Centre director Nikki Turner says it's only one study, and others show the vaccine is effective. She spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner joins Checkpoint to discuss why booster shots were brought forward from four to three months after a second dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine. She says it's unlikely healthy people will continue to need booster shots, but they might become a yearly event, such as flu vaccines, for those who are vulnerable and at high risk. 

Boosters are being bolstered around the country, with the wait time between second and third doses shortened to 3 months. More needles are going into more arms and the bravest of us can feel a little bit challenged. It turns out, there's plenty of suggestions or myths to make it a little more pleasant, but just how true are they? The RNZ office has heard a few rumours about how to avoid some of the post-booster symptoms, and we put them to Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner. Would getting the vaccine in my dominant arm pump the blood around more and reduce the lingering pain? "It actually doesn't matter which arm you get the vaccine, and you have a choice, both arms will work the same, there won't be any difference," Dr Turner said. "Some people we suggest get your vaccine in the arm that you're not going to sleep on, because people find it very uncomfortable sleeping if it's a bit painful afterwards. "Some people would prefer not to use their dominant arm as they use their dominant arm a lot of physical things, and it might be uncomfortable." Will drinking plenty of water ease the side-effects? "Drinking plenty of water won't make any difference to the vaccine response. "It's a good general principle particularly in heat and if we're feeling a bit stressed or anxious to keep up our fluid, but it's not specifically related to the vaccine or the vaccine response." If I alternate which arm I get vaccinated in, will it prevent swollen glands in my armpits? "You can get swollen glands in your armpit after a vaccine, but it will settle, and it will settle before the next one. "So, it really doesn't matter whether you have the next one in the same arm or in a different arm." Should I get the vaccine on my day off so I don't get it when I am stressed? "It's a great idea," Dr Turner said. "The problem is at the moment most of us are stressed a fair bit, so you probably can't avoid a degree of stress. "Our immune system is fine about having a small degree of stress. So, go in and get your vaccine when you can manage it. Don't delay is the message now." The myths have now been well and truly busted by the expert, but Dr Nikki Turner did have some tips to make a shot more pleasant. "Keep the arm relaxed that you're going to get the vaccine in, you drop the arm down next to you. "You take a few small breaths before the vaccine to drop your shoulders down and more relaxed arm makes a more comfortable experience with vaccination." For those afraid of needles, it's a very common problem so there's no need to feel embarrassed. Dr Turner suggested you talk to the vaccinator about it and wiggle the fingers of your opposite hand. "The vaccine experience itself is actually very rapid," she said. "Getting yourself through it in the moment and feeling confident afterwards will make you feel better afterwards as well. "It makes us less likely to feel dizzy or faint or some of us over breathe and get chest pains. "Some of the reactions we can have after a vaccine are really following through from our needle phobia and our fears. Dr Turner said lifehacks aside the most important thing was that you get vaccinated and as soon as possible.

A New Zealand man received as many as 10 COVID-19 vaccinations in one day on behalf of other people, according to the country's Ministry of Health.It's believed that the man was paid to get the shots under the names of other people .In response to questions from Stuff, Astrid Koornneef, the Ministry of Health's Covid-19 vaccine and immunisation programme group manager, said the ministry was “aware of the issue”.According to Stuff, the man visited several vaccination centers to get the shots and was paid to do so. The publication had already reported in October that people may have been assuming the identities of others and getting COVID-19 vaccinations on their behalf, in order to allow unvaccinated people to enjoy the same privileges as the vaccination."We are taking this matter very seriously. We are very concerned about this situation and are working with the appropriate agencies," said Astrid Koornneef, the New Zealand Ministry of Health's Covid-19 vaccine and immunization program group manager.It is unknown where, exactly, the man got his shots, but Koornneef recommended he should seek clinical advice as soon as possible.Nikki Turner, a professor at Auckland University, told Stuff that there was no data on the safety of receiving so many vaccines in a single day.“The Comirnaty vaccine, the one we're using, is designed based on early clinical data that works out what's the right amount to give a good immune response and to give a good safety profile, and we do know that a high dose vaccine creates more side effects.“So this is definitely not recommended … we have no evidence as to what side effects somebody would have with this amount of vaccine.

Early lab studies suggest two doses of the Pfizer vaccine might not be enough for your body to fight off Omicron, but three doses could do the trick. Three doses provide a similar level of antibodies against Omicron to that of two doses against other variants. Dr Nikki Turner from the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to Corin Dann.

Early lab studies suggest two doses of the Pfizer vaccine might not be enough for your body to fight off Omicron, but three doses could do the trick. Three doses provide a similar level of antibodies against Omicron to that of two doses against other variants. Dr Nikki Turner from the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to Corin Dann.

Fletch, Vaughan & Megan had a chat with Dr Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre at the University of Auckland.             Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Bree & Clint talk to the director of the immunisation advisory centre DR NIKKI TURNER

Cabinet has agreed to make the Pfizer vaccine available for 12-15 year olds from 1 September. This after Medsafe - following the lead of many of its overseas counterparts - gave a provisional thumbs-up in June. So, do parents have anything to worry about, over and above the usual concerns for anybody getting a jab? How necessary is it for this group to be done now? Dr Nikki Turner from the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to Corin Dann.

Dr Nikki Turner discusses why people are vaccine hesitant and how we can help alleviate concerns and move patients from vaccine hesitant to fully immunised.

This episode is a bit different. It is still a great New Zealander, there's no two ways about that. Today's guest is Dr Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, an academic General Practitioner and an Associate Professor in the Division of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland. Dr Nikki Turner is here to talk about the COVID Vaccine. I, like many, have become extremely concerned at the level of misinformation, rumours, lies, hearsay - you catch my drift - about Covid and in particular, around the vaccine rollout. I'm concerned and scared that scientists and experts aren't being listened to, but your Mum's cousin's Aunt on Facebook is, or the Yoga influencer on Instagram has miraculously overnight become more qualified than an epidemiologist. We are, without doubt, in a terribly uncertain and scary time, but that should be all the more reason to listen to the advice of people whose job it is to keep us healthy, keep us safe. I wanted to use my platform in a way that gives you one of these people, gives you the answers, gives you clarity and certainty. God knows that is what we all need right now.

The single-jab Janssen Covid-19 vaccine has received provisional approval from the medicines regulator Medsafe. The Government says the approval won't change the national roll out of the Pfizer vaccine. Auckland University's Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Corin Dann.

The single-jab Janssen Covid-19 vaccine has received provisional approval from the medicines regulator Medsafe. The Government says the approval won't change the national roll out of the Pfizer vaccine. Auckland University's Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Corin Dann.

The government appears to be committed to an elimination strategy when it comes to dealing with Covid-19 in Aotearoa, even after most people have had the vaccine. How feasible is it? Dr Nikki Turner is the Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre. She discusses the issue with Lisa Owen.  

Health officials are being urged to keep its priorities in order for the vaccine roll-out.Medsafe has granted the provisional green light for 12 to 15-year-olds to receive the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine.Cabinet will review Health Ministry advice, before deciding whether to administer doses to the new age group.Immunisation Advisory Centre Director Nikki Turner told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's a good idea to offer as much protection as possible - but teens aren't the most important sector to vaccinate. "The important group to vaccinate right now for the New Zealand is adults, and particularly high-risk adults, and not teenagers."She says that it is unlikely we will achieve herd immunity, but we can hope to vaccinate as many as possible, and vaccinating teenagers will be a key part of that. LISTEN ABOVE 

Panellists Cindy Mitchener and Nick Ward discuss the America's Cup with sailing expert Penny Whiting, the newest figures on crime being reported with HELP executive director Kathryn McPhillips, and flu vaccines with Dr Nikki Turner.

The next six to eight weeks are "crucial" for the Covid vaccine rollout, according to a member of the Covid 19 Technical Advisory Group, and Medical Director of the College of GPs, Dr Bryan Betty. Another 1.7 million New Zealanders are due to get the call up from later this month, as part of "Group 3". This group includes over 75s, those over 65, and people with underlying health conditions, in that order - but guidance on exactly what is considered a relevant health condition is still being finalised. How the two doses will be administered to this much larger group is also yet to be finalised. The Ministry of Health has asked general practitioners and pharmacies for expressions of interest in being part of the wider roll-out along with mass vaccination centres. Kathryn speaks with Dr Bryan Betty, Dr Nikki Turner of the Immunisation Advisory Centre and Andrew Gaudin, Chief Executive of the Pharmacy Guild. [image:257976:full]

The next six to eight weeks are "crucial" for the Covid vaccine rollout, according to a member of the Covid 19 Technical Advisory Group, and Medical Director of the College of GPs, Dr Bryan Betty. Another 1.7 million New Zealanders are due to get the call up from later this month, as part of "Group 3". This group includes over 75s, those over 65, and people with underlying health conditions, in that order - but guidance on exactly what is considered a relevant health condition is still being finalised. How the two doses will be administered to this much larger group is also yet to be finalised. The Ministry of Health has asked general practitioners and pharmacies for expressions of interest in being part of the wider roll-out along with mass vaccination centres. Kathryn speaks with Dr Bryan Betty, Dr Nikki Turner of the Immunisation Advisory Centre and Andrew Gaudin, Chief Executive of the Pharmacy Guild. [image:257976:full]

The Ministry of Health says there are 287,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the country awaiting distribution with just over 71,000 first doses and 19,000 second doses administered so far. The Health Minister says the current rate of vaccination is around 6,000 thousand per day, and expects this to hit 10,000 per day by the end of this month, and 40,000 to 50,000 by "late May/June". Is progress fast enough? Are enough vaccinators trained and on the job? And what are the complexities and challenges of reaching vaccination targets? Kathryn talks with Dr Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre and Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen from the National MÄori Pandemic Group - Te Ropu Whakakaupapa Uruta, also part of the government's Immunisation Implementation Advisory Group.

The Ministry of Health says there are 287,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the country awaiting distribution with just over 71,000 first doses and 19,000 second doses administered so far. The Health Minister says the current rate of vaccination is around 6,000 thousand per day, and expects this to hit 10,000 per day by the end of this month, and 40,000 to 50,000 by "late May/June". Is progress fast enough? Are enough vaccinators trained and on the job? And what are the complexities and challenges of reaching vaccination targets? Kathryn talks with Dr Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre and Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen from the National MÄori Pandemic Group - Te Ropu Whakakaupapa Uruta, also part of the government's Immunisation Implementation Advisory Group.

The National Party has slammed the Government over its claims that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout is on track. The Health Ministry has released details showing that just over 90,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been given so far. National's Covid-19 Response spokesman, Chris Bishop, said a leaked document reveals that the Government planned to have 390,000 people vaccinated by now. He said the rollout is woefully behind schedule, and IT systems needed to ensure it happens are still not ready. The head of the Auckland University Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Nikki Turner, spoke to Corin Dann.

An immunisation expert says the vaccine's doing its job because a Covid-19 infected MIQ cleaner isn't sick.The Grand Millennium worker had their second Pfizer dose a few days before testing positive.They are asymptomatic, and one family member has returned a weak positive result.Immunisation Advisory Centre director Nikki Turner told Heather du Plessis-Allan the vaccine helps reduce serious symptoms, as well as spread of the virus."What many people don't realise is that you can still carry the virus."No vaccine in the world is going to stop us completely from carrying the virus in the back of our throat."LISTEN ABOVE 

It has been confirmed the latest managed isolation and quarantine worker to test positive for Covid-19 had recently received the required second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The vaccine is proving to do its job though, as the woman is not sick, immunisation expert Dr Nikki Turner told Checkpoint.

Calls are growing for South Auckland to be vaccinated as a priority. It's been hit the hardest when it comes to the fight against Covid-19, including Papatoetoe High School and the surrounding suburbs. It's an area which typically has larger families and residents who live close to their jobs working at the border, airport or quarantine roles. Director of Auckland University's Immunisation centre Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand's first MIQ worker to receive the Covid-19 vaccination has spoken of the human cost of working on the frontline battling the deadly virus.Lynette Faiva - who works at the Jet Park managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) centre used for Covid-positive cases - received her jab yesterday as part of the biggest vaccination project in New Zealand history.Shortly after she got her vaccination, health bosses confirmed there were no new community cases, but two more in MIQ facilities.Speaking to media, Faiva revealed how tough working in the pressured - and potentially dangerous - environment had on what should be everyday family life."When I get home I can't hug my family. I have to jump in the shower first, get all my clothes off and put it in the laundry."Those are the things I have to follow through with when I go home because it would absolutely devastate me if I was to take the virus home with me and they would catch it," Faiva said.She said she was going home to tell her family the vaccine was nothing to be afraid of."I didn't feel anything. It was like a small prick. I'm going to tell them it doesn't hurt and it was really easy," Faiva said.She said it was a privilege to be the first to receive the vaccine and was grateful for the opportunity."It was about providing another layer of protection."Another Jet Park staffer who got the jab spoke of the mental toll and stigma attached to working on the frontline.Drew Leafa said the stigma and how they could be victimised by working on the frontline was tough."I love my rugby and I couldn't play last year because I didn't want the team to find out where I was working. I'm aware if you see people coughing and you wear your mask and the stigma you get around that, especially when people find out we are at Jet Park."He said his team were trying to let people know that what they were doing was for the country."We are doing our job to protect all the Kiwis returning home, make them feel welcome and when they leave there that they feel like they are being looked after."It is hard because everywhere you go, you are scanning your QR code, I have sanitiser in my car, I've got sanitiser in my bag. It's being cautious in every way there is to make sure we have to led by example," Leafa said.About 12,000 border and MIQ workers will be vaccinated over the next couple of weeks before their household contacts and then later the remaining general public.Deatils of the wider public roll out, set to start in the second half of the year, was still be finalised.Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said yesterday's vaccinations marked a significant step forward in the fight against Covid-19."A milestone that protects those at highest risk of getting the virus and helping to reduce the risk of spreading into the community."Bloomfield said New Zealanders need to remember this pandemic is the most significant global public health challenge in a century and management it will require all our efforts for some time to come."Even though vaccinations have begun, it's important everyone stays vigilant and sticks to the basics: staying home if unwell and getting advice about having a test, washing hands and coughing and sneezing into the elbow, and wearing masks or face coverings on all public transport."Dr Nikki Turner at today's press conference. Photo / Brett PhibbsDr Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, said people keep asking her how safe the vaccine was and she wanted to reassure the public it was incredibly safe."We are confident about the safety of this vaccine ... there is nothing to worry about with this vaccine," Turner said.text by Emma Russell, NZ Herald

New Zealand's first vaccines have officially been administered."It marks the beginning of the end of the pandemic in New Zealand as we have come to know it," Helen Petousis-Harris, vaccinologist and associate professor at University of Auckland said.A group of 25 vaccinators have given and received their first Covid-19 vaccinations this afternoon as part of final preparations before tomorrow's rollout of New Zealand's largest ever immunisation programme."Our trial run at the Auckland quarantine facility today has confirmed our processes and systems are ready ahead of our first official day vaccinating border and MIQ workers tomorrow," director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said.He said it was the first time the vaccine had been used in New Zealand and it was appropriate to protect the vaccinators who would play an important role in the coming weeks and months."These vaccinators will start administering vaccines to frontline border and MIQ workers from tomorrow," Bloomfield said."We're confident we're ready for tomorrow's rollout, which is a significant milestone in New Zealand's fight against Covid-19."Over the next few months 12,000 border workers and their families will receive the vaccine.It's the largest vaccination campaign in Aotearoa's history.Petousis-Harris said while it was super exciting it was not the time to let down our guard."Vaccination is an additional tool at the moment, on top of masks, distancing etc. Only when we have achieved the vaccination of a high proportion of our team of five million and the threat of Covid has vastly diminished can we let down our guard."Peter McIntyre, medical advisor at the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IAC), said it was unlikely that the world would be able to get rid of Covid."But if Covid really becomes just the flu', which will only happen with high vaccination rates, we could end up in a better place than we came from, but only if the 'team of five million' pulls together."

It's too soon to tell whether the Pfizer vaccine is safe for those under the age of 16 yet.Medsafe approved the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 for use in New Zealand week - but only for those 16 and over. Pfizer says kids aged 12-15 are currently enrolled in a vaccine trial, but won't say when the results are expected.Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, told Heather du Plessis-Allan they were aware that the initial clinical tests were only done on people 16, and it's the same for all the vaccines. "We're all waiting for the clinical data to come through on under 16-year-olds."She says we will still have to wait a bit longer for children under 12, but they are expecting the data to come through before the end of the year - which means we could still be able to open our borders before finishing our vaccination program. "If the vaccine do act to stop the spread of disease, even disease that's not symptomatic, then we would be able to vaccinate our population around the young children, and we could still open the borders."She says the key is whether the vaccine stops people spreading the disease. Turner says that data so far from the US shows that the vaccines have a good safety profile, and there is little for people to worry about. LISTEN ABOVE 

Dr Nikki Turner leads the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC), and joins The Panel to discuss what to expect.

Covid-19 vaccinations should be available to the public by the middle of the year, in what will be the largest ever mass immunisation campaign in our history. Dr Nikki Turner leads the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC), and joins The Panel to discuss what to expect. Covid-19 vaccinations should be available to the public by the middle of the year, in what will be the largest ever mass immunisation campaign in our history. Dr Nikki Turner leads the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC), and joins The Panel to discuss what to expect. The Panel discusses the increase in people taking bluetooth speakers to the beach and on public walkways.

There are potential for issues if we race through and approve a Covid-19 vaccine.National is calling on the Government to accelerate the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, in light of the highly-infectious UK and South African variants.The UK is full steam ahead with vaccinating, while there are roll outs in other countries.Auckland University Immunisation Advisory Centre director Nikki Turner told Tim Dower other parts of the world are approving,  based on provisional data due to their emergency situations.“If we race through and approve a vaccine and miss a problem - authorities may lose confidence among the population.”Turner says overseas countries are approving the vaccine based on provisional data - while we have a bit more time.“If we see, or expect we might get a break in our borders, then maybe we need to think about moving with provisional approval ahead of waiting for the full data.”LISTEN ABOVE 

Jesse speaks to Dr Nikki Turner, the director of Auckland University's Immunisation centre about why people without allergies shouldn't be put off getting the vaccination.

An immunisation expert is warning measles is just one plane trip away from an ugly resurgence here if the country doesn't get more young people vaccinated. The campaign to vaccinate the hundreds of thousands who make the country vulnerable to another measles outbreak has managed to immunise just 4000. Health professionals says it is been tough going because resources have been so stretched by Covid-19. The Immunisation Advisory Centre director Nikki Turner told health correspondent Rowan Quinn just because the pandemic is here, it doesn't mean measles has gone away.

Nikki Turner is a holistic life and business coach and Founder of the It’s Our Time movement. She is passionate about empowering women to flourish in life and business. With her inspiring community, membership groups, coaching packages and newly launched magazine, Nikki is weaving holistic into the mainstream. Some questions I ask: What is the Holistic Business Circle and how does it support women in business? Where can business be more empathetic and align with women’s various roles? What can people do if they’re struggling with the almost fictional reality of our COVID world? How can we bring therapists who were in-person, online so we can still access their wisdom? In this episode, you will learn: Social media is an amazing platform - if you use it in a way that sticks to your values. It's not about being polished and perfect; it's about showing up and sharing your message. You can take time out without pausing your business, by scheduling posts. It can help women to plan work to the rhythm of their cycle. Hunker down when you’re low on energy, get networking when you feel like Superwoman.

With the annual flu season looming, GPs are anticipating a frenzy of vaccinations, perhaps more so than ever this year. As so many 'flu and respiratory viruses circulate every year, and as the 'flu vaccine is for one strain of influenza only, is the vaccine worth getting, and what are the risks associated with vaccinating vs. not vaccinating? In this week's episode, we discuss the high vaccine uptake in New Zealand, and the role that social distancing for COVID-19 may have played in their low numbers of seasonal flu. We also talk about whether or not the message we give to patients about the benefits and risks of vaccination is transparent enough, and how we might communicate better with them to allow them to make an informed decision. We feel pressure to increase vaccination rates, because we believe we are protecting people, but does the evidence support that? Our guests: Nikki Turner is the director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) at the university of Auckland. She is an academic general practitioner, and a professor at the university. Jeff Kwong is a professor at the University of Toronto, and the interim director of the Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases at the university's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

With the annual flu season looming, GPs are anticipating a frenzy of vaccinations, perhaps more so than ever this year. As so many 'flu and respiratory viruses circulate every year, and as the 'flu vaccine is for one strain of influenza only, is the vaccine worth getting, and what are the risks associated with vaccinating vs. not vaccinating? In this week's episode, we discuss the high vaccine uptake in New Zealand, and the role that social distancing for COVID-19 may have played in their low numbers of seasonal flu. We also talk about whether or not the message we give to patients about the benefits and risks of vaccination is transparent enough, and how we might communicate better with them to allow them to make an informed decision. We feel pressure to increase vaccination rates, because we believe we are protecting people, but does the evidence support that? Our guests: Nikki Turner is the director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) at the university of Auckland. She is an academic general practitioner, and a professor at the university. Jeff Kwong is a professor at the University of Toronto, and the interim director of the Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases at the university's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

The Real Nurses of Detroit – Episode 11 Dr Kathy Erlich, MD pediatrician joins The Real Nurses of Detroit podcast to discuss viruses & vitamins Featured in-studio co-host: Veronica Shivachi, NP #npbae Dr. Nicole Pauling MD #drbae, Nikki Turner, peer support #psychbae,

Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Nikki Turner, explains why we are still seeing a lot of winter illnesses, despite all the hand washing, and backs an inquiry into NZ's pandemic response.

Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Nikki Turner, explains why we are still seeing a lot of winter illnesses, despite all the hand washing, and backs an inquiry into NZ's pandemic response.

This is one of the first "Did You Know" episodes, where we take a look at those who we enjoy in the capacity of entertainers, politicians, actors, comedians, etc., but we can also add the title of author to their names. In this episode, we take a look at the rapper, producer, actor, businessman, and, unknown to many, author...50 Cent and his collaboration with author Nikki Turner in the novel entitled Death Before Dishonor. The novel is a look into the lives of three characters, Trill, Sunni and Precious and how they deal with death and dishonor in the drug world. This episode is the first to be aired on Youtube under Reading to Feed the Mind. Share your book ideas or comments by sending an email to stacy.woods@ccucatalysbooks.com.Thanks for tuning in!

Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE BANKS SISTERS PART III by Nikki Turner.

Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels THE BANKS SISTERS PART I and II by Nikki Turner. She discusses the topic of hate crimes against non-heteronormative people.

In this episode of  the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to speak with Niki Turner-Parker, the co-founder Aloe-Me Holistic Health. Together with her wife and business partner, Allie (Turner-Parker), they formed Aloe-Me with the goal of creating a worldwide platform for connecting people who share the common interests of self-care and holistic health.  Their desire is to empower people through education and experiences, based on the principle, "when you start with healing yourself, then you can heal the world."

In this episode of  the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to speak with Niki Turner-Parker, the co-founder Aloe-Me Holistic Health. Nikki and her wife and business partner, Allie Turner-Parker, formed Aloe-Me Holistic Health with the goal of creating a platform to connect people who share the common interests of self-care and holistic health.  They … The post Nikki Turner-Parker of Aloe-Me Holistic Health (VZ 324) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

Hello everybody, we are super excited about today s show we have a full line up of guests scheduled to call in starting at 4 pm. Madelline and Mommy intro, 410 pm. Usa Life time star Jr King Reporter Joseph. 430 pm. Usa Life Time Star Teen Reporter Nora, 445 pm. Usa Life Time Star Miss Reporter Caroline, 500 pm Usa Life Time Star Petite Reporter Afton, 510 pm. Usa Life Time Star Reporter Ms.Diva Rose. 520 pm. Nikki Turner of Lasting Impressions By Nicole, 545 pm. Usa Life Time Star Pre Teen King Reporter Angelo. Thank you all so much for your continued support God Bless. Tune in to Blog Talk Radio, I tunes, Tune In radio, Stitcher Radio and Spotify every Monday from 4 to 6 pm. EST.

Nikki Turner discusses the management of Measles in New Zealand.

hello everyone we are ready for another great episode of The Madelline and Mommy show starting with our intro at 4pm EST. at 410 pm. Felicia Jackson. 430 pm USA Lifetime star Ms Diva Reporter Rose. 500 pm Nikki Turner of Lasting Impressions By Nicole. 510 pm. Laylonna Hurley of Embrace beauty magazine. 520 pm. Adela Hittell.. 530 pm USA Lifetime start Little Miss Reporter Nicole Laura. and 545 pm. Nick Wishnaltzi of Wish Farms. and much more. Thank you all so much for your continued support. God Bless. 

Topics: Urban Literature, Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim, Natalie Cole, Richard Pryor, Cooley High, The Jeffersons. (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco)   1975   A. General News   B. Gerald Ford is President   C. Apr - Vietnam War: The Fall of Saigon: The Vietnam War ends as Communist forces take Saigon, resulting in mass evacuations of Americans and South Vietnamese. As the capital is taken, South Vietnam surrenders unconditionally.   D. Jul - Stanley Foreman takes the photo "Fire Escape Collapse."   E. Sep - Ford survives 2 assassination attempts. Lynette Fromme, a follower of jailed cult leader Charles Manson, and Sara Jane Moore, a leftists sympathizer, are the only two women that have attempted to assassinate an American president; both of their attempts were on Gerald Ford and both took place in California within three weeks of one another.   F. Nov - Former California Governor Ronald Reagan enters the race for the Republican presidential nomination, challenging incumbent President Gerald Ford.   G. Dec - United States Congress passes the Metric Conversion Act which declares, but does not mandate, that the metric system is "the preferred system of weights and measures for United States trade and commerce".   H. Misc Tech: Kodak developed "The Digital Camera" / Motorolla obtains patent for the first portable mobile phone / Bill Gates and Paul Allen develop a BASIC programming language for the Altair 8800 computer, trademark the name "Microsoft" (for microcomputer software), and the personal computer wave begins.   I. The ring-tab beer (and soda) can design was discontinued in 1975, after injuries were caused by people swallowing the metal tabs.    J. Open Comments:   K. 1975 Min.wage = $2.10hr (+.10) / $84wk / $4,200k yrly - 2018 = $19,950yrly   L. Avg. Income per year $14,100   M. Avg. House Price - $11,787   N. Avg. Cost of new house -  $39,300   O. Avg. Cost new car - $4,250   P. Unemployment 9.2% vs Black unemployment 15.5%   Q. Open Comments:   1.    Top Pop Singles   2.    1 - "Love Will Keep Us Together", Captain & Tennille   3.    2 - "Rhinestone Cowboy", Glen Campbell   4.    3 - "Philadelphia Freedom", Elton John   5.    Grammy Award winners   6.    RotY: "Love Will Keep Us Together", Captain & Tennille   7.    AotY: Still Crazy After All These Years, Paul Simon   8.    SotY: "Send In the Clowns", Judy Collins   9.    New Artist: Natalie Cole   10.    Top Grossing Films   11.    1 - Jaws   12.    2 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show   13.    3 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest   14.    Top TV Shows   15.    1 - All in the Family (first tv series to be #1, 5yrs in a row)   16.    2 - Rich Man, Poor Man (7-week mini-series)   17.    3 - Laverne & Shirley   18.    TV Debuts   19.    Jan - The Jefferson’s, a spinoff of All in the Family, on CBS (1975–85)   20.    Sep - Welcome Back, Kotter on ABC (1975–79)   21.    Black Snapshots:   22.    Jan - The Wiz opens on Broadway   23.    Jan - The creation of the Church Committee was approved. Later that year, the media begins reporting that the FBI & CIA spied on citizens, many of them high profile African Americans; MLK, Malcom X, Black Panther leadership, etc. Senator Frank Church stated on NBC's "Meet the Press": "...If this government ever became a tyrant, if a dictator ever took charge in this country, the technological capacity that the intelligence community has given the government could enable it to impose total tyranny, and there would be no way to fight back because the most careful effort to combine together in resistance to the government, no matter how privately it was done, is within the reach of the government to know. Such is the capability of this technology."   24.    Feb - Elijah Muhammad, the religious leader of the Nation of Islam dies. He was a mentor to Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan and Muhammad Ali, as well as his own son and successor, Wallace D. Mohammed, a.k.a., Warith D. Mohammed. Because of his personal studies and thinking, Warith led the majority of the original NOI to mainstream, traditional Sunni Islam by 1978. However, splinter groups resisting these changes formed, particularly under Louis Farrakhan, who in 1981 would revive the name Nation of Islam and claim direct continuity from the pre-1976 NOI.   25.    Apr - In the pilot episode of Starsky and Hutch, Richard Ward plays an African-American supervisor of white American employees for the first time on TV.   26.    July - Arthur Ashe wins Wimbledon   27.    August - James Benton Parsons (64 yrs. old), the first African American to serve as a life tenured federal judge: Becomes the "Chief" Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. (Basically Chicago). Born in Kansas City, Missouri, raised in Decatur, Illinois. He was named "class orator" for Stephen Decatur High School class of 1929. He was on the basketball team, in the school band and orchestra. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millikin University in 1934.   28.    September – WGPR-TV, channel 62 in Detroit, becomes the first television station in the U.S. to be owned and operated by blacks.   29.    September – The Muhammad Ali–Joe Frazier title fight from the Philippines (the "Thrilla in Manila") is sent via satellite to the U. S. and shown on HBO   30.    September - Roxie Roker, mother to artist Lenny Kravitz, played Helen Willis on 'The Jefferson’s'. She was part of the first interracial couple to appear on regular primetime television.   31.    October - The premiere episode of Saturday Night Live is broadcast on NBC with OG cast member Garret Morris (Mr. Mason from Cooley High) and Billy Preston and Janis Ian the first musical guests.   32.    ###The Social Scene: Urban Literature / Fiction / Art   33.    Donald Goines, the ‘Godfather of Urban Fiction.’ (36yrs old): Criminal, drug addict, Author. From 1969 -1974 he published 16 novels that helped establish the genre.   34.    Urban fiction working definition: Works of art set in urban America dealing with drugs, violence, and sex, involving African    35.    American or Latino characters. The genre is also known as Street Fiction, Gangsta Lit, Ghetto Lit, or Hip-Hop Fiction.   36.    Goines was born in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were a middle-class African-American couple that ran a laundry business. At 15 Goines lied about his age to join the Air Force, where he fought in the Korean War. During his stint in the armed forces, Goines developed an addiction to heroin that continued after his discharge from the military in the mid-1950s. To support his addiction, Goines turned to crime, this included pimping, and theft. He began writing while serving a sentence in Michigan's Jackson Penitentiary. Goines initially attempted to write westerns but decided to write urban fiction after reading Iceberg Slim's autobiography Pimp: The Story of My Life.   37.    Goines continued to write novels at an accelerated pace to support his drug addictions, sixteen books in five years, with some books taking only a month to complete. His series about Kenyatta (under the name Al C. Clark) describes a black revolutionary, who campaigns against exploitation and evils of inner-city life. On October 21, 1974, Goines and his common-law wife were discovered dead in their Detroit apartment. The police had received an anonymous phone call and responded, discovering Goines in the living room of the apartment and his common-law wife Shirley Sailor's body in the kitchen.   38.    Goines books are still popular, especially in the prison system. His books have gone on to sell millions of copies and have never been out of print, making him one of the most successful African-American authors in history.   39.    His books have been utilized in several prison literacy programs and his novel "Dopefiend" (1971) has been taught in a Rutgers University class.   40.    Other popular titles: Whoreson (1972), Black Gangster (1972), Street Players (1973), White Man's Justice, Black Man's Grief (1973), and Black Girl Lost (1974)   41.    ***Question: has anyone read his books?   42.    Donald's work was deeply influenced by Iceberg Slim.   43.    In 1961, after serving 10 months of solitary confinement in a Cook County jail, Robert Maupin (a.k.a. Slim) decided he was too old for a life of pimping and was unable to compete with younger, more ruthless pimps. In an interview with the Washington Post, he said he retired "because I was old. I did not want to be teased, tormented and brutalized by young whores."   44.    In 1967, he published two books; A memoir, "Pimp: The Story of My Life" and the novel "Trick Baby"   45.    ***Question: has anyone read his books?   46.    Iceberg and Donald's work made a HUGE impact on the youth growing up in the 70's and 80's.   47.    "Pimp" inspired the screenplay for the 1973 film "The Mack", starring Max Julien and Richard Pryor.   48.    Various other entertainers were also influenced by Goines and Slim: Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Katt Williams,    49.    Eddie Griffin, Ice-T, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Ludacris, Nas, and Jay-Z, just to name a few.   50.    Iceberg and Donald also proved that a commercial "Black" book market did exist.   51.    A new "post" Hip-Hop revival of contemporary urban fiction happened at the end of the 1990s, as demand for novels authentically conveying the urban experience increased, and new business models enabled fledgling writers to more easily bring a manuscript to market and to libraries.   52.    One of the first writers in this new cycle of urban fiction was Omar Tyree, who published the novel Flyy Girl.    53.    The genre gained significant momentum in 1999 with Sister Souljah's bestseller The Coldest Winter Ever. Teri Woods's True to the Game was also published in 1999.The publishing of these three novels created a momentum of readership for urban fiction and carried that wave for years. All three books are considered classics in the renaissance of the genre.   54.    Major writers of contemporary urban fiction include Wahida Clark, Vickie Stringer, Nikki Turner, Kole Black, K'wan, Toy Styles, Kwame Teague, and the writing duo Meesha Mink & De'Nesha Diamond.   55.    ***Question: has anyone read any of these books?   56.    The reach of urban fiction into a large youth readership is undeniable today, particularly among adolescent girls.   57.    Critics and supporters are pleased that Black youth are reading. But some have mixed feelings about promoting literacy by any means necessary. “To some extent, there is an exposure to a part of urban culture that has rarely been explored in a way that it is now…which can be a starting point for civic dialogues,” offers Tracey Michae’l Lewis, who teaches writing and literature at Community College of Philadelphia and Philadelphia University. “Unfortunately, we have to ask ourselves, ‘What is this costing us?’”   58.    Scholars have differing opinions on Urban Fiction. Some believe that it is low reading, like a trashy book, that is not of high quality. Those who believe this think that prisoners and adolescent should be reading more elevated works.   59.    On the other hand, are scholars who say that African Americans appear to be reading street lit to find themselves and escape themselves at the same time. Some readers just enjoy losing themselves in portrayals of lavish lifestyles, racy sex and ride-or-die dramas of the streets, while others enjoy the genre for its reflective qualities.   60.    [Contributing source: Debating Black “Street Lit,” New Urban Fiction May 31, 2008 / Joe / African Americans, book review, urban]   61.    ***Question: Is urban art (books/films/music) really and truly a problem?   62.    ###The Music Scene   63.    6 - "Shining Star", Earth, Wind & Fire   64.    13 - "Lovin' You", Minnie Riperton   65.    14 - "Kung Fu Fighting", Carl Douglas   66.    18 - "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)", Tony Orlando and Dawn   67.    20 - "Pick Up the Pieces", Average White Band   68.    21 - "The Hustle", Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony   69.    22 - "Lady Marmalade", Labelle   70.    23 - "Why Can't We Be Friends", War   71.    24 - "Love Won't Let Me Wait", Major Harris   72.    25 - "Boogie On Reggae Woman", Stevie Wonder   73.    27 - "Fight the Power", The Isley Brothers   74.    30 - "Fire", Ohio Players   75.    ***Vote:    76.    Jan: Fire, The Ohio Players   77.    Feb: Kung Fu Fighting and Other Great Love Songs, Carl Douglas   78.    Feb:  New and Improved, The Spinners   79.    Feb: Do It ('Til You're Satisfied), B.T. Express   80.    Mar: AWB, Average White Band   81.    Mar: Al Green Explores Your Mind, Al Green   82.    Apr: Perfect Angel, Minnie Ripperton   83.    Apr: That's the Way of the World, Earth, Wind & Fire   84.    May: A Song for You, The Temptations   85.    May: To Be True, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes   86.    May: Mister Magic, Grover Washington, Jr.   87.    May: Sun Goddess, Ramsey Lewis   88.    May: Just Another Way to Say I Love You, Barry White   89.    Jun: Survival, The O'Jays   90.    Jul: Disco Baby, Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony   91.    Aug: The Heat Is On, The Isley Brothers   92.    Aug: Chocolate Chip, Isaac Hayes   93.    Aug: Cut the Cake, Average White Band   94.    Aug: Why Can't We Be Friends?, War   95.    Sep: Non-Stop, B.T. Express   96.    Sep: Honey, The Ohio Players   97.    Oct: ...Is It Something I Said?, Richard Pryor   98.    Nov: Al Green Is Love, Al Green   99.    Nov: KC and the Sunshine Band, KC and the Sunshine Band   100.    Nov: Inseparable, Natalie Cole   101.    Nov: Save Me, Silver Convention   102.    Dec: Let's Do It Again, The Staple Singers   103.    Dec: Feels So Good, Grover Washington, Jr.   104.    Dec: Family Reunion, The O'Jays   105.    ***Vote:    106.    ###Key Artist: Natalie Maria Cole (25yrs old): singer-songwriter, actor, author, daughter of crooner Nat King Cole, nicknamed, "Sweetie"   107.    Short-story: Born and raised in Los Angeles. Grew up immersed in the music scene of her parents. Even though she didn't plan on a singing career, she took a summer job singing with a band in 1972. Albums soon followed, as well as two Grammy Awards for her debut album, Inseparable (1975). After a bout with addiction, Cole returned in the 1990s with Unforgettable... with Love, featuring renditions of songs previously sung by her father. Cole died in 2015 at the age of 65.   108.    Early Career: She met the writing and producing team of Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy in 1975. The duo helped Cole land a deal with Capitol Records and, later that year, create the album Inseparable. With hit songs such as "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)," the album exploded onto the music scene, earning the young starlet her first two Grammy Awards—for best new artist and best female R&B performance.   109.    Cole's career took flight: she turned out four gold and two platinum records / in 1979, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame / Cole hit a lull in her career in the early 1980s due to her struggle with drug addiction / in 1991, she released Unforgettable... with Love. and won a Grammy for album of the year / in 2008, "Still Unforgettable" won another Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album.   110.    Personal Life and Death: The death of her father, when she was 15 yrs. old, greatly affected her and put a strain on Cole's relationship with her mother. In her 2000 autobiography, Angel on my Shoulder, Cole exposed her depression and heavy drug use throughout her career. She began using in college. She overcame her addiction in 1983. In 2008, Cole was diagnosed with hepatitis C, a disease of the liver. She passed 7 from congestive heart failure on December 31, 2015.   111.    Legacy: "Cole wasn’t the next Aretha. She was the simply the MOST versatile vocalist of the soul-pop era" - Written by Keith Murphy (@murphdogg29) BET 1/2016  112.    Cole could do Chaka’s “Tell Me Something Good.”. But could Chaka do “Our Love.”? Cole could do Gladys Knight & the Pips’ “Midnight Train to Georgia.” But could Gladys do “Good Morning Heartache,’? Cole could do Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know.” But could Houston do “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” or “Something Got A Hold On Me”?   113.    Audio Clips   114.    ***Question: Silver spoon or deserved?   115.    ###Key Artist: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (35yrs old): Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter (1940–2005)   116.    Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, he became one of the most influential comedians in the history of comedy. Few comics today will talk about their own careers without mentioning the inspiration they received from Pryor. A talented yet controversial man, most people either love him unconditionally or hate him passionately.    117.    Early Life: For much of his youth, Pryor was left in his grandmother's care and lived in the brothel she ran. He also experienced sexual abuse as a child, according to his official website. To step away from the grim reality of his life, Pryor found solace in going to the movies. Expelled from school at age 14, Pryor ended up working a string of jobs until he joined the military in 1958. He served in the army for only two years, as he was discharged for fighting with another soldier.   118.    Early Career: Returning home, he found work as a stand-up comic throughout the Midwest, playing African-American clubs in such cities as East St. Louis and Pittsburgh. In 1963, Pryor moved to New York City. The following year, he made his television debut on the variety show On Broadway Tonight. Guest appearances followed on such programs as The Merv Griffin Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. At the time, his act was modeled after two African-American comedians he admired, Bill Cosby and Dick Gregory.   119.    In 1960, while playing in Las Vegas at the Flamingo Hotel, he had a panic attack and walked off stage. He wanted to give voice to the winos, pimps, dealers, and other characters in his head. He retreated to Berkeley, California, where he met a variety of counterculture figures, including Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton.   120.    Mainstream Success: In the early 1970s, Pryor scored several successes as an actor and comedian. He earned positive reviews for his supporting role in the Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues (1972), starring Diana Ross. In 1973, he netted his first Emmy Award nomination (outstanding writing achievement in comedy, variety) for his work on The Lily Tomlin Show. The following year, Pryor took home his first Emmy (best writing in comedy, variety) for another collaboration with Lily Tomlin: the comedy special Lily (1973). Pryor also wrote for such shows as The Flip Wilson Show and Sanford and Son, which starred comedian Redd Foxx. Continuing to thrive professionally, Pryor co-starred with Max Julien in the film "The Mack" 91973) and worked with Mel Brooks on the screenplay for the western spoof Blazing Saddles (1974). His own work was also attracting a lot of attention. Despite its X-rated content, his third comedy albums sold extremely well and won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recordings in 1974, 1975, and 1976.   121.    Fans of all racial backgrounds were captivated by Pryor's comedy, which consisted of situational and character-driven humor in place of straightforward jokes. He poked fun at the white establishment and explored the racial divide. By the late 1970s, Pryor had a thriving career as a stand-up comic and movie actor.   122.    Audio Clips   123.    Troubled Personal Life: Pryor had a long history of substance abuse and stormy relationships. He got into legal trouble in the early 1970s for failing to file tax returns. / In 1978, Pryor had another run-in with the law after he shot his estranged wife's car. / Pryor’s health began to suffer, and he endured his first heart attack in 1978 / In June 1980, after several days of freebasing cocaine, he lit himself on fire in a suicide attempt /    124.    Later Years: In 1986, Pryor was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the central nervous system. By the early 1990s, the once-kinetic Pryor was confined to a wheelchair. The comedian wrote the autobiography Pryor Convictions: And Other Life Sentences with Todd Gold, earning critical acclaim upon its release in 1995. In 2001, Pryor remarried Jennifer Lee. He spent his final years with her at his California home. Outside of performing, Pryor was an advocate for animal rights and opposed animal testing. He established Pryor's Planet, a charity for animals.   125.    Death and Legacy: On December 10, 2005, Pryor died of a heart attack at a Los Angeles area hospital. In addition to providing audiences with both hilarious and moving performances, he paved the way for African-American comedians like Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock to make their mark. "Pryor started it all. He made the blueprint for the progressive thinking of black comedians, unlocking that irreverent style," comedian and filmmaker Keenen Ivory Wayans explained to The New York Times.   126.    ***Question: Given his EXTEMELY troubled personal life, does he deserve praise, pity, or pilloried (ridiculed publicly)?   127.    ###Vote for Key Artist:   128.    ###The Movie Scene    129.    Dolemite: Played by Rudy Ray Moore, who co-wrote the film. Moore had developed the alter-ego as a stand-up comedian and released several comedy albums using this persona. The film has attained cult status. Plot: Dolemite is a pimp and nightclub owner who is serving 20 years in prison after being set up by a rival, Willie Green. One day, his friend and fellow pimp Queen Bee helps him get out of jail, and plots with him to get revenge on Green.   130.    Mahogany: A romantic drama directed by Berry Gordy and produced by Motown Productions.  Mahogany stars Diana Ross as Tracy Chambers, a struggling fashion design student who rises to become a popular fashion designer in Rome. Fresh from the success of Lady Sings the Blues, this film served as Ross' follow-up feature film.   131.    Let's Do It Again is an action crime comedy directed by and starring Sidney Poitier and co-starring Bill Cosby and Jimmie Walker. The film, directed by Poitier, is about blue-collar workers who decide to rig a boxing match to raise money for their fraternal lodge. The song of the same name by The Staple Singers was featured as the opening and ending theme of the movie, and as a result, the two have become commonly associated with each other.  This was the second film pairing of Poitier and Cosby following Uptown Saturday Night, and followed by A Piece of the Action (1977). Of the three, Let's Do It Again has been the most successful both critically and commercially. [FYI...Calvin Lockhart was Biggie Smalls and Jimmie Walker as Bootney Farnsworth]   132.    ###Key Movie: Cooley High: [My Favorite movie of all-time!]   133.    Summary: "...But "Cooley High" was no exploitation film. Unlike the other black stories being told on screen in the early '70s, this one wasn't about crime, racism, drugs, vengeance, or black-power heroes and heroines who stuck it to the Man. It was just about teens doing what teens do -- hanging out, going to school, going to parties, hooking up, cruising the streets, and dreaming of the future. Yes, there was petty crime and some tragic violence, but they weren't the focus of the story. It was just a slice of life, both specific and universal. As a result, "Cooley High" marked the beginning of the shift in African-American cinema away from blaxploitation toward more diverse stories of black life, although it would take another 20 years for that transition to be fully realized." - 'Cooley High' Is the Most Influential Movie You've Never Seen, by Gary Susman, moviefone.com   134.    Audio Clips   135.    In film, coming of age is a genre of teen films. Coming-of-age films focus on the psychological and moral growth or transition of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. Personal growth and change are an important characteristic of this genre, which relies on dialogue and emotional responses, rather than action. The main character is typically male, around mid-teen and the story is often told in the form of a flashback.   136.    Films in this subgenre include Bambi (1942), Oliver! (1967), American Graffiti (1973), Breaking Away (1979), The Last American Virgin (1982), The Breakfast Club (1985), Stand by Me (1986), Almost Famous (2000), the Harry Potter series (2001–2011), and Moonlight (2016)   137.    ***Question: The movie dealt with friendships, loyalty, betrayal, forgiveness, and regrets. Do you have any personal stories to tell that deal with these issues?   138.    ###The TV Scene: The Jefferson’s   139.    Sample review: Parents need to know that this classic '70s/'80s sitcom -- which follows an African-American couple who move to an upper-class Manhattan apartment in a primarily Caucasian neighborhood -- combines strong racial stereotypes with some positive representations of African Americans and interracial relationships. George Jefferson is stubborn, mean-spirited, and bigoted, and the show uses strong words like "damn" and racial epithets like "honky." The show is generally mild by today's standards, but George's inappropriate behavior and language may send iffy messages to younger viewers.   140.    For many black Americans, the news of actor Sherman Hemsley’s death represents a two-fold loss of both an incredible talent and the captivating character that was George Jefferson. By portraying the outspoken and incredibly honest Mr. Jefferson, who was never too shy to speak candidly about race relations in the seventies, Hemsley and his cast mates had a major effect on American television through the hit sitcom “The Jefferson’s.”    141.    As the longest-running series with a predominantly African American cast, the show was one of the first to portray a successful black family, paving the way for future sitcoms like “The Cosby Show” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” It was also the first series to prominently feature an interracial couple with the characters Helen and Tom Willis, using its makeup of colorful personalities to create humorous commentary about race in the United States at the time.    142.    Making its debut in 1975, the show mimicked its parent series “All In The Family,” but instead focused on a black household. George Jefferson displayed his distrust of white people and shared his views on race in America with a fervor that rivaled Archie Bunker’s comical, yet stinging, opinions about minorities. The show explored issues rarely discussed on television, and the characters’ frequent use of racially charged terms like “nigger” and “honky” placed the series in a class all its own. Although George and his wife Louise “Weezy” Jefferson’s sudden success catapulted them into a predominantly white world, they represented the epitome of black culture. Even the show’s popular theme song was reminiscent of the gospel tunes often heard in black churches.    143.    “The Jeffersons” use of confrontational humor and candid commentary that helped ease the discussion of topics like race and class on American television (and beyond) is the cornerstone of the show’s legacy. Its characters opened doors for future black actors, and its success proved that African American sitcoms did, in fact, resonate with general audiences.    144.    ***Open Comments:   145.    Legacy: We also recognized the familiar in George's willingness to put on airs if it meant seizing an advantage against a rival or gaining one from a potential patron, backing down only when it became clear that his honor or family's well-being was at risk. It was easy to mistake George's hustle as symptoms of a gratuitous and crass materialism, but, his endless striving, the relentless quest to impress the Wittendales of the world or to get into a posh tennis club, even though he had no clue or interest in the sport, was always about survival. Money, in George's mind, represented the best defense against discrimination. "Let me tell you something about people," George tells his old adversary Archie Bunker at a cocktail party. "That bartender's willing to work for me because if you got enough green in your pocket, then black becomes his favorite color." - What 'The Jeffersons' Taught Me About Being an American. SHERVIN MALEKZADEH  AUG 7, 2012   146.    "...And the previous, say, eight years or so were characterized by efforts to sort of break down institutional racism in America from the Civil Rights Act to desegregation in schools. And so, you had this whole level of black folks who were just being held back by institutional racism, and once those bonds started to break, they could build businesses. They could get great jobs, and they could move into the middle class and upper middle class in a way that they hadn't been able to do before. And "The Jeffersons" in its own way, even though it was also a very typical sitcom, very broad, it also talked about those elements. You know, George had to deal with his friends from the old neighborhood. They would come to visit and embarrass him because he was trying to impress the new wealthy people that he lived with in his new high-rise. And, you know, there was always that tension, and I think some black folks were going through that in their own lives. They could recognize a bit of that in what George Jefferson was doing. - Heard on All Things Considered, NPR   147.    ***Question: Was the show too unrealistic/out of reach?   148.    ***Vote: 1975 biggest legacy?

Hello everybody we are back and we have some special guests scheduled to call in today between 4 and 6 pm EST. Melissa Bretz, Shameka Thompson, Itiba De Maji, Miss B. Nikki Turner, Edward Tapia and Jade our California Petite reporter Jade and much more. you can find us on Unified reach network here on Blog talk radio, Stitcher radio, I Tunes, Tune in radio, Spotify,and Spreaker. Thank you all for your continued support, God bless. 

We are excited to announce our guests this week starting at 410 with Model Victoria Henley, 420 pm. Nikki Turner of Lasting Impressions by Nicole, 430 pm.Gerald Wallens aka Jesus, 500pm. USA life time star Ms. reporter Petra. 530 pm Usa Life time star Pre Teen reorter Alanna. 545 pm. Chef Brian David Robinson.and much more. Tune in to find out what they have to talk about and if you miss the show this is the pod cast link wich will be available to listen to about 10 mins after the show. Thank you all for your continued support. God Bless. 

Here we are once again and ready to roll starting at 4 pm with Madelline and Mommy intro, 410 pm Nikki Turner from Lasting Impressions by Nicole, 420pm. Florintna Breault, 430pm. USA Lifetime star Ms. Diva Reporter Rose, 445 pm. Loraine Goodwin Lynch, 500pm Brian David Robinson, 530 pm. Usa Lifetime start Jr. king reporter Angelo, 520 pm Photographer/ videographer William H Lee and 545 pm. and Actor, producer, editor, Michael Richartz and much more tune in to find out or catch the podcast after the show. Thank you all for your continued support, God Bless. 

Here we are ready to Broadcast Live June 4th 4 to 6 pm with our guests starting at 4 pm with Madelline and Mommy intro 410 pm Usa ;Life time star  Pre Teen reporter Alanna. 420 pm. Nikki Turner rom Lasting Impressions by Nicole. 30 pm Paloma Martinez from Changing rooms. 445 pm Usa Life time Ms. Diva reporter Rose. 500 pm Usa Lifetime star Ms, reporter Petra. 510 pm Usa Life time start Jr. King reporter Angelo. 520 pm Usa Life time star Mrs. reporter Laura Lee. 530 pm Usa Life tie star Petite reporter Jade. 545 pm Mary ann Eggleston of OFF. tune in to find out what we talk about . . Thank you all for your continued support God bless.

We are ready to rock another episode of The Madelline and mommy show starting at 4 pm. with our intro and special guests call in starting at 410pm. pm with Max/ Mathew from wrong way out 420 pm. Alexandria/ Sophia from the film Wrong way out 500 pm. Helen Robins From Rollie Johnson Foundation. 515 pm. Nikki Turner odf Lasting impressions by Nicole. 530 pm. Miss Jade our USA Life time petite reporter. 545pm.actress Jessica Kratz and much more tune in to find out. Thank you all for your support and God bless.

.4 to 6 pm  Madelline and Mommy radio show we have an excellent show lined up starting at 4 pm with Madelline and mommy intro 410 designer Gordy Jimenz 430 pm Nikki Turner of Lasting Impressions by Nicole 445 pm. Keara kid model winner of the 1st Fashion Gala awards. 500 pm Sabrina Zinaman plus size model, 510 pm. 520 pm. Plus size designer  Miss O Fashion gala award winner. Vocalist Kirk Davinci, 530 pm. USA. Lifetime star petite reporter Jade and 545 pm. spokes model, vocalist Edward Tapia. thank you all for your continued support. God bless. we are on Blog talk radio, spotify tune in radio and I tunes

Dr Nikki Turner talks about immunisation in primary care.

Erick S. Gray's climb to success in the literary genre has been fortunate and inspiring, along with a few trials and tribulations. Since his debut in 2003 with Booty Call, he’s been consistent with over 14 books published, participated in many anthologies, novellas and helped co-write the Streets of New York trilogy within the span of ten years. His style of writing has been known to be raunchy, but also prolific. His diversity in story telling makes him one of the most dynamic writers of the genre. His characters are memorable, true-to-life, and Mr. Gray has the drive to become an icon in a growing genre.              Signed to several publishing companies from St. Martin’s Press to Black Print Publishing, Mr. Gray has proven to hold his own in the game among literary giants such as Shannon Holmes, Nikki Turner, Terri Woods and K’wan with great story telling and being consistent with great material and other endeavors.             Born in Jamaica, Queens, the 37 year-old endowed author has brought himself out on a high note with his first endeavor. His first book, Booty Call was published by Black Print Publishing in 2003, and has sold tens of thousand of copies in the past years. He continues bringing you good stories as he shows in his collaboration with Mark Anthony and Anthony Whyte in the Streets of New York series Volume, one, two and three, along with the long awaited “Boyfriend #2” with Caleb Alexander. His other novels include Ghetto Heaven, Love and a Gangsta, Crave All Lose All, Nasty Girls, It’s Like Candy, One Lyfe to Live, Money Power Respect, Booty Call *69, America’s soul and two highly anticipating novels, Gigolo and Nasty Girls 2. Mr. Gray shows longevity and ambition among his peers in the literary genre.  

Lovely chat with the amazing soul that is Nikki Turner on what she knows, what she doesn't and what she would like to know. For more about Nikki's world and to find out about her amazing readings, visit http://www.starlightscotland.com

Author Nikki Turner and Brian W. Smith

Over the past few years, I've interviewed some of the world's biggest authors like, Miasha, Kwan, Nikki Turner, J.L. King, Nene Leakes, Anna J, Shannon Holmes, Brittani Williams, T Styles and many others. My guest tonight is National best-selling author, ZANE, author of more than ten titles, the Publisher of Strebor Books, and Executive Producer of "Zane's Sex Chronicles" on Cinemax. Tune into a special edition of “Celebrity Thursdays” on “The Dedan Tolbert Show” (winner of the 2010 AAMBC Award for Best Talk Show) TONIGHT at 9:00pm by calling 646 200 0366 or listen online at DedanTolbert.com

At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Earnest Wingo to Conversations LIVE as part of SHOULD LOVE EVER HURT month. Then at 30 min. past the hour, bestselling author Nikki Turner returns to Conversations for the first time in 3 years to talk about her latest projects, including the novel REPLAPSE.

At the top of the hour, author Betty Thesky discusses her book BETTY IN THE SKY WITH A SUITCASE with Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio. At 30 min. past the hour, bestselling author Nikki Turner returns to Conversations to talk about her new book.

At the top of the hour Conversations LIVE! welcomes bestselling author Nikki Turner to discuss her latest book. At 30 min. past the hour, Gail Ambeau hosts "Fashion Forward" with special guest supermodel Miguel Pardomo.

Over the past year, I've interviewed some of the biggest authors in the world such as National best selling authors, Zane, Miasha, Anna J, Shannon Holmes, Kwan, Nikki Turner and many more. Please join me on The Dedan Tolbert Show on Thursday September 17th at 9:00pm with best selling author, Daaimah S. Poole. Daaimah S. Poole was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in journalism in 2003. While attending Temple, Daaimah worked almost every job imaginable – receptionist, car salesperson, bill collector, waitress, tutor, and substitute teacher. She would later say she was unintentionally doing character research. Daaimah completed her first novel Yo Yo Love at the age of 19, without owning a computer or knowing how to type. Originally published by Oshun Publishing, and later picked up by Kensington Books, Yo Yo Love went on to become an Essence Magazine Best Seller. Her other novels are, Got A Man, What's Real, Ex-Girl to The Next Girl, All I Want is Everything, and A Rich Man's Baby. Here is a synopsis from her newest release… Somebody Else's Man Essence® bestselling author Daaimah S. Poole brings you the sizzling tale of two ex-best friends who can't forgive, won't forget…and will find out what matters most… Listen to The Dedan Tolbert Show exclusively on The TB&D Radio Network by logging onto DedansPlace.net. call in with questions to 646-200-0366.

Please join me on Thursday July 23rd at 9pm as I welcome national best selling author, Zane. Over the past year, I've interviewed some of the world's biggest authors like, Miasha, Kwan, Nikki Turner, J.L. King, Anna J, Shannon Holmes, Brittani Williams, Eric Pete, T Styles and many others. However, the name Zane has become synonymous with black fiction which is why I'm happy to announce her as one of the biggest guests on The Dedan Tolbert Show ever… Zane is the NY Times bestelling author of more than ten titles, the Publisher of Strebor Books, a division of Simon and Schuster, and the Creator, Scripwriter and Executive Producer of "Zane's Sex Chronicles" on Cinemax. Spread the word because this is one show no one is going to want to miss. Listem live by logging onto DedansPlace.net or call in with questions to 646-200-0366

Please join me Thursday at 9:00pm as I welcome National best selling author Nikki Turner. Nikki Turner has been called the "Queen of Hip Hop Lit" and is the author of four bestselling novels: A Hustler's Wife, A Project Chick, The Glamorous Life, Riding Dirty on I-95, Forever a Hustler's Wife (which hit the USA Today and Essence bestseller lists), as well as the forthcoming Black Widow (May 2008). In 2007 she published a novella under 50 Cent's G-Unit book line, Death Before Dishonor, which 50 Cent optioned for his production company. Turner is the editor of the short story series Street Chronicles. The first in the series, Tales from da Hood was soon followed by Girls in the Game and Christmas in the Hood - the first holiday themed street lit book ever published. Also, her "Nikki Turner Presents" book line under One World/Ballantine will debut in June 2008 with Gorilla Black by Seven. She is currently accepting submissions for "Nikki Turner Presents." She lives near Richmond, VA. Also on Thursdays show will be our Youth Outreach special with the non-profit organization, S.I.S.T.A. Inc. (Supporting & Inspiring Sisters To Achieve) S.I.S.T.A offers workshops, presentations, and educational fieldtrips to promote positive and attainable goals and lifestyles for adolescent girls (ages 11-15). The components they focus on are as follows: • Relationships • Conflict Resolution • Etiquette • Health & Wellness • Public Speaking Skills • Intro to Careers • Educational Tutoring Thier organization meets with young ladies every first and third Saturday of the month for each of our six month sessions from 10am to 2pm. For the 2009 calendar year, their first session begins on Saturday, January 3rd and ends on June 20th with a closing and recognition ceremony. The next session in 2009 will begin on July 18th and operate through December 19th. Young ladies are divided into small groups based upon age. Our program guidelines require the girls to be at least 11 yea

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT!--#1 Essence bestselling author Nikki Turner with FOREVER A HUSTLER'S WIFE --In A Hustler’s Wife, Yarni worked for more than a decade to get Des’ life sentence overturned after he was incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Now that he’s free, Des struggles with his promise to Yarni to give up his drug dealing lifestyle for her and their newborn daughter. Soon Des finds an even greater hustle – one that would allow him to possess the three things that all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Yarni reluctantly stands by as her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a bible and a Bentley, making his church a welcoming place for all sinners. As word of his church spreads, people come from all over to be a part of Des’ congregation. When Des’ success goes to his head and Yarni now finds both her loyalty to her man and her faith tested. With FOREVER A HUSTLER’S WIFE... Turner, known as the "Queen of Hip Hop Fiction", delivers another treat filled with hot romance and a shocking new hustle. Check it out!http://www.authorsinyourpocket.comBrought to you by TriCom Podcast, dedicated to putting Authors In Your Pocket(tm)!!!

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT!--#1 Essence bestselling author Nikki Turner with FOREVER A HUSTLER'S WIFE --In A Hustler’s Wife, Yarni worked for more than a decade to get Des’ life sentence overturned after he was incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Now that he’s free, Des struggles with his promise to Yarni to give up his drug dealing lifestyle for her and their newborn daughter. Soon Des finds an even greater hustle – one that would allow him to possess the three things that all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Yarni reluctantly stands by as her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a bible and a Bentley, making his church a welcoming place for all sinners. As word of his church spreads, people come from all over to be a part of Des’ congregation. When Des’ success goes to his head and Yarni now finds both her loyalty to her man and her faith tested. With FOREVER A HUSTLER’S WIFE... Turner, known as the "Queen of Hip Hop Fiction", delivers another treat filled with hot romance and a shocking new hustle. Check it out!http://www.authorsinyourpocket.comBrought to you by TriCom Podcast, dedicated to putting Authors In Your Pocket(tm)!!!