Podcasts about philadelphia high school

Quinta Brunson named her hit TV show, “Abbott Elementary,” after her own elementary school teacher in Philadelphia: Ms. Joyce Abbott. Ms. Abbott is speaking at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women on November 7, and Racquel Williams talks with her about the event, her teaching career, what Quinta Brunson was like as a student, and more. Her book, “Teaching the Ms. Abbott Way”, is available online and in bookstores now. Then, on Shara in the City, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott comes home to Philadelphia to see the new mural in her honor at her alma mater, the Philadelphia High School for Girls. Shara Dae Howard talks with her about her memories of Philly, what this mural means to her, and how she hopes to inspire current and future Girls High students. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by first telling that he's waiting on word that Philadelphia High School students have walked out for a planned pro-Palestine protest, another example of the rot we see in our public schools. Dom reveals that some of these radical protestors are backed by billionaire George Soros, rearing his ugly head again. Then, Dom welcomes in WIP and Philadelphia sports broadcasting legend Angelo Cataldi back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss this amazing run by the Philadelphia Phillies and his upcoming book, LOUD: How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned Up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America, releasing November 28th. Angelo first offers his thoughts on the new trend of Philadelphia fans to offer support to players rather than criticism, and offers his general thoughts on the greatness of Red October. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom continues the show by offering updates centered around both the turmoil in Gaza and the House Speaker debate, telling that Philadelphia High School students have posed a walkout in support of Palestine. Then, Dom tells of a ridiculous funding request by Penn State, which gives him cause to revisit the vitriol on the campus when Riley Gaines planned to speak against the inclusion of Trans individuals in women's sports. Also, Dom offers his analysis of Biden's speech last night on Israel, explaining his frustration behind Biden using Israel as an excuse to garner more funding for Ukraine. Then, Dom welcomes back Scott Cronick to hear what's worth streaming and seeing in theaters this weekend. First, Cronick and Giordano discuss the success of Taylor Swift's concert film, with Cronick telling a quick history of what seems like a new trend, and tells whether he believes this is the start of a new regularity. Then, Cronick offers up some great Halloween-centric films, including new films Totally Killer on Amazon Prime and No One Will Save You on Hulu. Also, Cronick offers his review of Dumb Money, and tells why he can't wait for the newest Scorcese film. (Photo by Getty Images)

What is more important the community or individual? A girl dances across the stage and is denied her diploma. Did the school do the right thing? Coach discusses the recent event that occurred at the Philadelphia High School for Girls and shares insights that he learned from his principal's secretary that helped to gain better insight about rules and their enforcement, with examples of what happens if there are not enforced. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Cigar tax cut in Nevada. The National Hockey League dumps specialty warmup sweaters to focus on......hockey. Philadelphia High School principal ruins graduation ceremony because she failed to take the stick out of her ass. And Miss "How dare you" and Miss "No more blah, blah, blah"---Greta Thunberg---hits delete. Cigar Selection: Corona Nicaraguan 20th Anniversary FSG Maduro Libation Selection: Fonseca 10 Year Tawny Port

On this episode DCMWG begins with a student from The Philadelphia High School for Girls being deprived of her diploma for dancing on stage (6:38), YK Osiris made headlines for his creep behavior with Sukihana (10:48), Joseline & Big Lex stole the spotlight at the Floyd Mayweather exhibition for their brawl backstage (15:48), Summer Walker lands on the blogs for an exchange with a fan regarding her boyfriend Lil Meech (28:49), Voicemails (40:04) Darkside Of The DM (46:50) & more. Get your real life advice from Mona on the show! Dial 267-225-2492 and leave a question for a chance to have your voicemail answered on an episode. Filmed on Location: Jet Phynx Films Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett Jeffries Executive Producer: Don't Call Me White Girl Producer: Tom Flies Production: Creative Mind Productions: Vernon Ray (@AllMoneyShots) & Zack James (@ZJames_RHC) Instagram: @BreakbeatMedia @DontCallMeeWhiteGirl @PhelpsJugo @TomFlies

Moss Point residents detail the damage left from a furious tornado that touched down and severely damaged a church and high school and a graduating senior from Philadelphia High School for Girls was denied her diploma on stage after her family laughed following a celebratory dance.

The Officer Tatum Show is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and SalemPodcastNetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22-year old, Saedair Lindsey, and 30-year old, Tyrek McWilliams, were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after being found guilty of murdering then 17-year old, Tahj Williams in South Philly in April of 2020. #court #philadelphia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/message

What can Judges do to help prevent recidivism and how can we make our society better? The Neoliberal Round Podcast met up with the Hon. Judge Stephanie M. Sawyer who was a speaker at the Day of Community Enlightenment in Germantown Philadelphia. We interviewed some of the attendees, local business talent promoting their craft. Ms. Jackson, author of “I'm not hypocrite I'm human,” talked about the event at the beginning and provided insights into the aim of the program. Who is Hon. Juliet M. Sawyer? Hon. Stephanie Sawyer Judge, Court of Common Pleas Although Stephanie M. Sawyer was born in Queens, New York, her home city is the City of Philadelphia where she was raised and has continuously lived since, she was a very little girl. She is a product of the Philadelphia public school system attending J.R. Masterman, Philadelphia High School for Girls, and she went on to earn her undergraduate and law degrees from Temple University. Judge Sawyer is a single parent of two children who was raised by a single parent where she learned her commitment to the community and her understanding that hard work is the key to success. Judge Sawyer is currently a Municipal Court Judge in Philadelphia County, having her judicial nomination confirmed by the state senate on June 30, 2014, she was then sworn in on July 16, 2014. Prior to this appointment, Judge Sawyer was the sole practitioner of her own Center City based law office which she maintained for almost two decades. What was interesting was the passion with which she shared about how judges were part of the problem and how they can be part of the solution in relation to incarcerations, convictions and the mitigating recidivism. She talked about her efforts as a Judge and member of society and community to raise awareness and provide opportunities to vulnerable populations and those re-entering society to develop certain literacy skills, such as business and critical thinking. In fact, she revealed that she will be launching a foundation to this end in the beginning of November 2022, (Th Neoliberal Round Podcast will be present at the event.) Thank you for Listening! You may subscribe to the Show by adding us to your stream or visiting https://anchor.fm.theneoliberal and donate to us at https://anchor.fm/thrnroliberal. The Neoliberal is created and hosted by Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie, who is President of The Neoliberal Corporation, grassroots think tank, digital and social company providing web application and hosting solutions to businesses, writing, editing and publishing services to students and self-publishers. Renaldo is author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, which is reviewed by Kirkus Reviews as an erudite economic analysis of Jamaica and the Global south-global north dynamic and was number one new release in deconstructivist philosophy on Amazon when it was released. The book is available worldwide in all formats. The Neoliberal Corporation is serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges though our communication which is to make popular what was the monopoly. Visit us at theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.com. Advertise with us, or reach out to us for Podcasting, web application, self-publishing, and more. renaldomckenzie@theneoliberal.com, theneoliberal.com renaldocmkenzie.com or follow us on twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram etc., #renaldocmckenzie, #renaldomckenzie, #theneoliberalcorporation #theneoliberalco. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support

The film Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt is the #1 movie right now. Our next guest Benmio McCrea played a cardiovascular surgeon in this thriller. He was actually referred to as "The World's Most Skilled Surgeon" in the film. If you have not seen this thrill ride of a movie, then you are missing out. It is one of the best movies of 2022 and I cannot recommend it enough. It is full of action and sure to please the audience.  Here is the trailer for the smash hit movie of the summer Bullet Train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOsk2Vlc4o  Benmio also has worked on the hit TV shows Bosch playing a Parole Agent, The Terminal List playing a homicide detective, 9-1-1 playing a doctor, This Is Us playing a homicide detective and other TV shows.  He is really one of the rare talents in this industry that can do anything. His passion for acting and the arts began in his teens. He is also trained in dance including ballet and was a member of the first graduating class of the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. After high school he went on to Syracuse University and was classmates with Academy Award Winner Aaron Sorkin.   Check out his website so you can learn more about Benmio www.benmio.com Here is his IMDb page so you can check out all the work he has done as an actor, director, and producer.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5471114/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Benmio also has experience working as a Big Brother and has worked with the Make A Film Foundation which grants film wishes to children and teenagers who have terminally ill or life-threatening medical conditions. The foundation helps them to create short films with noted actors, directors, and writers.  It was such a pleasure having a conversation with Benmio and we are looking forward to chatting with Benmio in the future as we know he has a bright future in the industry. we are looking forward to seeing his career continue to soar to new levels.  As always, we are Mark 2.0 my Co-Host Brian and I thank you for tuning in and a special thanks to our Guest Benmio for joining us on the podcast. If you haven't done so already make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more great podcast episodes and if you listen on audio platforms, you can find us on all audio platforms we are under Mark 2.0   We are also on all social media under Mark 2.0 or Mark 2.0 podcast. Just look for our iconic Mark 2.0 logo.

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I talked with thespian Benmio McCrea. We discuss his journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, his start at the famous CAPA in Philadelphia, and his journey in theater, film, and television. Benmio McCrea is a talented thespian with a wealth of experience in the industry. He has worked hard to get where he is today, and his story is an inspiration to aspiring actors everywhere. Watch The Interview ========================= Benmio McCrea BIO: Trivia (5) Studied film at NYU and is a member of the DGA. Was classmates with Aaron Sorkin and Vanessa Williams at Syracuse University. Grew up in Philadelphia and attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Made his New York stage debut in Sam Shepard's "The Tooth of Crime" at Ellen Stewart's LaMama ETC Theatre. Benmio meaning "My son," is a Hebrew-Spanish name his Jewish mother invented for him. "Ben" in Hebrew means "son" and "mio" in Spanish means "my". He recently starred in a Coleguard commercial (2021) and in an episode of Fox's 911 . He also has new movies coming out in 2022 via Sony Pictures and Amazon. Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ifapfilmcollective.com Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: instagram.com/floydmarshalljr tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0 Youtube: FlodyMarshallJr --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support

Margit Novack is an entrepreneur, thought leader in aging and pioneer in Senior Move Management. Margit founded Moving Solutions in 1996, when she was in her 40s. Over the next 25 years, her passion and commitment to serving older adults and their families inspired her team to provide world-class service that earned her awards and national media attention in this then-new cottage industry. She had no direct experience in the field at the time she started her company, but saw a need and sought to serve a vulnerable population. Margit is widely recognized as founder of the Senior Move Management industry. She is the Founding President of the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers (NASMM), chaired the NASMM Ethics Commission and developed industry training. NASMM recognized Margit's commitment and service by creating the Margit Novack Award for Excellence in Senior Move Management. In 2020, Margit left the formal work world and began a new role as author, speaker and champion of a re-visioned picture of aging. Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life is her first book, which she wrote during the Covid pandemic. Her book is an uplifting guide for the second half of life. Margit's memoir opens our eyes to the abundant possibilities of later life. She pairs profound and memorable personal stories with larger themes -- downsizing, caregiving, forgiveness, estrangement and more -- and shows that with the right perspective and “re-visioning,” the future is rich with possibility. Realistic, compassionate, substantive and uplifting, Margit's Squint is a guidebook that leaves us better equipped for the years ahead. She believes that "life will never get better than it is right now," and believes the statistic that a positive outlook can increase one's lifespan by seven years. She notes that, sometimes, we don't know what we are passionate about, and encourages listeners to be on a journey of uncovering your passions, which may change over time. At age 72, she recognizes her desire to be part of a team, so she started a "mitzvah team" of friends to make a difference in her community. She and her team have collected socks for shelters at long term health care facilities, for example. She believes in living with intention, as opposed to a "I'll see what happens" approach, and preaches about the value of intentionality in her book and during public speaking engagements. Kudos for Squint: “Telling it straight about aging and more, it's a must read, and a must have, for an enlightening and joyful journey.” -- Helen Dennis, Columnist, Author and Specialist on Aging and the New Retirement “A delightful and poignant journey through the common experiences of the second half of life.” -- Teepa Snow, Occupational Therapist and CEO of Positive Approach to Care Margit grew up in Philadelphia, went to the Philadelphia High School for Girls and has graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a great gardener, terrible cook and enthusiastic walker. Margit lives with her husband and three dogs (a retired Greyhound racer and two puppy mill rescues), and divides her time between Philadelphia and Maryland's eastern shore, where she loves kayaking upwind. To learn more about Margit and her memoir, Squint, please visit www.margitnovack.com, and follow her at: facebook.com/margit.novack nstagram.com/margit.novack/ twitter.com/MargitNovack linkedin.com/in/margitnovack Learn more about host, Maria, at www.MariaLeonardOlsen.com, and follow her at @FiftyAfter50. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maria-leonard-olsen/support

Jessica Guerrero is currently the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM), leading a team to define, articulate and implement Cloud GTM's DEI business strategy, and is part of the extended Cloud GTM Strategy & Operations organization. Simultaneously, Jessica also serves as a strategic advisor to The Wharton School's MBA Program for Executives (WEMBA) on their DEI strategy. Before joining Google, Jessica spent time at NYU Langone Health as the Director for Diversity and Inclusion, where she led the organization in envisioning and operationalizing their D&I strategy. Before that, she served as the Senior Associate Director for Diversity at Wharton, where she led the MBA Program's diversity, belonging and inclusion initiatives. Earlier in Jessica's career, she held numerous diversity related positions at NYU (main campus), Princeton University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Jessica earned a BA from Lehigh University, double majoring in Sociology and English, and a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Jessica was proudly born and raised in South Philly and went to the Philadelphia High School for Girls (Girls' High). She currently resides in New Jersey with her husband, Oscar and four children Lluvia (8), Beau (5), Luna (2) and Sonny (1)!During their time together, Jessica and Natalia talks about the advice Jessica has for all DEI practitioners - especially those who are new and just getting started.---We help businesses build more diverse and more inclusive workplaces. Want to learn more? Follow us on... Our Website: seenatwork.com Instagram: @seenatworkllc Twitter: @seenatworkllc LinkedIn: @seenatworkllc

Lacey C. Clark! is a phenomenal woman who works with young women to help them find self-love, empowerment, and confidence as they navigate life.  Growing up with insecurities and the abundance of mixed messages about who and how black women should be, Lacey was drawn to making a difference in the lives of young women.   Despite having the positive influence of the black performing arts school she attended as a child/teen, she found that media, songs, magazines, all portrayed black women in a certain/selective way.  Lacey struggled to identify with this narrative and could see through the lies.   Her mission is to ensure she makes an impact by helping young women create alternative narratives within themselves so they can navigate their world and be safe, smart, and successful in college and in life.   Learn more about Lacey's program here:   https://www.phenomenally-u.com   Guest Bio: Lacey C. Clark! aka “Ms. Phenomenal Everywhere” is the multi-faceted personification of expressive art, rich culture, soulful global travel, and fierce femininity who inspires people everywhere. With the wisdom of Iyanla Vanzant, the artistic grace of Maya Angelou, and as much passion for international cuisine, culture and the human condition as Anthony Bourdain, Lacey excites and educates with tales of her stereotype transcending travels. She inspires women of all backgrounds to stay true to themselves. Her beliefs in self-love and empowerment are reflected in her thriving brands Phenomenally U, Phenomenal Everywhere, and Sisters' Sanctuary. Collectively, the brands impact the world by providing inspirational messages laced with self-esteem-boosting content. With a career span of over two decades, Lacey C. Clark!'s work has reached over 20 countries and 5 continents, touching the lives of millions both online and offline.   Who knew the insecure little girl from inner-city North Philly would push past her constrictions to live on 5 continents and impact the globe with her everywhereness? She cultivated her artistic abilities at the historic New Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia where she was educated in theater, vocal, and dance. Once one who hated her image, she learned to embrace her identity while impacting a diverse audience.   Artistic visions matured while attending the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. She graduated as a Founders Scholar from the world-renowned Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Impassioned by the call to empower, Lacey founded Sisters' Sanctuary LLC to uplift the self-esteem, self-worth, and self-image of women and girls in a disempowering media climate. ___________________ Subscribe to this podcast and download your favorite episodes to listen to later: AppleSpotify RSS Feed ___________________   ⚕️ Are you a woman healthcare professional who is struggling to juggle everything in your personal and professional life? .

Lacey C. Clark! is truly Ms. Phenomenal!  Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Lacey developed a love of the arts at the historic New Freedom Theatre where she was educated in theater, vocal, and dance.   Lacey C. Clark! attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.  She graduated as a Founders Scholar from the world-renowned Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.The insecure little girl from inner city North Philly would push past her constrictions to live on 5 continents.  She talks about her solo travel to Paris, Thailand and Africa to name a few!Once one who hated her image, she learned to embrace her identity and impact a diverse audience.  Impassioned by the call to empower, Lacey founded Sisters' Sanctuary LLC to uplift the self-esteem, self-worth, and self-image of women and girls in a disempowering media climate.Based on the realities of Lacey C. Clark!, Phenomenal Everywhere is a three-in-one treasure: one-woman stage play, audiobook, and budding lifestyle brand. This is her story.To connect with Lacey:www.phenomenally-u.comPhenomenally U 8 S Empowerment System to socially and emotionally prepare young women for college and life. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://nayzemedia.com/2022/01/20/body-found-outside-philadelphia-high-school/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/support

We had the pleasure of interviewing Julian King over Zoom video! Philadelphia based next-gen R&B singer-songwriter Julian King recently released his new single “Gone Do”. This single follows King's 2019 debut album, “Made in China,” which blazed the scene with streaming favorites “Seasons,” “Safe” and “Always You”.  With repertoire polished during his 2018 year-long tour of the five-star hotels of China, the album remains on repeat-play for scores of lovers of passionate, honest R&B. In December 2020 King dropped his EP, TAKEOUT featuring collaborations with Mare, Just Frenchie, Kymberli Joye, Shaun Sounds, Kevin JZ Prodigy, Precious, and Brayla. Following in the success of his 2019 album and 2020 EP King recently released“Gone Do” an R&B single perfect for those who found their love in 2021.When asked about his new single “Gone Do” King said, “This song came out of an experience I had when I was playing Spades as I caught someone's eye, and he caught mine.  I normally wouldn't have entertained it, but this time it felt different; this time I felt the courage to go after him. I'm glad I did because he was feeling me the entire time. I actually got what I wanted lol. For too long I sat on the sidelines and let good opportunities pass me by, but that stops now.”As a preacher's kid with virtuoso vocals, dance moves to die for and skillful musicianship on piano King has always loved music, but it wasn't until 8th grade when King realized he loved the stage more than anything and began to place all of his energy into song and dance. It was at this time that King and everyone in his orbit knew he had an exceptional gift. King went on to attend the acclaimed Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts as well as Philadelphia University of the Arts, where he graduated with a BA in Vocal Performance. “As I matured, and my understanding of love and relationships developed along with my voice, I realized I could truly express the depth of love in my heart through song. I treat relationships with the greatest respect. I love people and all creatures. I'm all about tolerance and respect. I'm all about inclusivity. I love having seats at tables, but I would love for everyone to have a seat at the table,” says King. His loving nature translates directly to his soaring, soulful music, and exceptional performance, and no better is that heard on his new single “Gone Do.”  Please stay tuned to Julian King's socials below for more updates on the release of new music in 2021 as well as upcoming tour dates. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JulianKing #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Ruffin (Joseph Ruffin) had always been deeply drawn to creative expression and almost entirely self-taught. At a very young age, Ruffin had explored artistry in the sketchbook as well as the family computer, where he got to work experimenting with music production. As a teen, he attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. This environment encouraged and nurtured the creative process. PAPRIKA: Released 6/1/21 Ruffin's latest album, “Paprika” is a tonal and harmonic continuation of Ruffin's prior album “Prisma”. It is recognizably Pop/R&B and unmistakably unique with its blend of jazzy vibes, funk elements, and an underlying City Pop tone. You can expect to hear keys and guitar solos, as well gentle vocals that will send chills down your spine. “Paprika” is an entirely self-produced, deeply personal project, with a self- illustrated album cover as the cherry on top. Links: https://push.fm/fl/ruffinpaprika https://ruffin.company.site/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ta'Rea Campbell has gone from the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts to the Broadway stage, and now she's back in town playing Angelica Schuyler in the touring cast of Hamilton. She says playing this iconic role in her hometown has been amazing, but the touring life isn't for everyone. Ta'Rea told us about the challenges the road brings - especially when a pandemic stalls your plans - plus how she's bonded with her castmates and why this tour is unique from any other performance of Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can folks who are looking to start their own business do to be more prepared to get started? How important is it to network as an artist? Tisha Taylor wants to share her story to encourage others to start their business. She says of participating in an entrepreneurship class, “There's nothing like getting more organized..and being around other people that are doing the same thing. That's number one. And 2, figuring out what you're doing wrong and what you can fix, it's helpful.” Prior to becoming a full time artist, Tisha had been balancing another full time job and painting “in secret” until she decided it was time to lean into her business. I hear so often that recent graduates have a hard time earning the job they want because of limited experience. That didn't slow down Tisha. She saw the opportunity to earn money as a face painter, and spent time face painting for free until she had the experience to earn a job with an established artist. Applying that to other industries, if you need experience for your ideal job after graduation, pursuing internships and apprenticeships, and volunteering are a great place to start. This episode was a lot of fun to record, and I'm so grateful Tisha was willing to join me and share her story. This experience has taught me that opportunity to be inspired is everywhere--it's in the people you meet on the street and it's in artwork everywhere. Please thank your small business artists for sharing their talents!A few references you may be interested in reading more about:Taylored Faces & Balloons, https://www.tayloredfacesphilly.com/The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, https://capa.philasd.org/Moore College of Art & Design, https://moore.edu/Power Up Your Business, program through Community College of Philadelphia, https://www.ccp.edu/business-and-industry/power-your-businessGermantown ArtHause, https://gtownarthaus.com/Eric Weinstein, Live Balloons Party Entertainment, https://www.liveballoons.com/Follow along:whenyougrowup.orgwww.instagram.com/whenyougrowup_podcast/

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Kareem Black, an American portrait, celebrity and lifestyle photographer based in New York City, to speak on his experience in the photography industry. Kareem talks about how his upbringing inspired the evolution of his creative career, divulging the subject matter of his teenage portfolio that got him into The Philadelphia High School for the Creative Performing Arts, a school that many iconic musicians have attended.He touches on how he got into the worlds of painting and photography at a young age and what led him to go to the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He emphasizes the importance of having mentors, building relationships with your peers, and utilizing the unique facilities at your school.  Kareem then breaks down how he interpreted and applied the phrase “shoot what you love” as a photography student, noting the perpetual refining process that artists go through in life and even noting what he doesn't love to shoot. He shares his candid thoughts on becoming a successful photographer without going to college and speaks on what his career was like after he graduated, including the effects of the tech boom (and subsequent bust) of the early 2000s and the economic crash of 2008. Kareem also talks about the psychological game of instigation in photography and how he copes with needing multiple surgeries on his eyes.  Tune in to learn Kareem's biggest inspirations, how he leveraged simple marketing and business tactics to grow his presence, and the story behind his first major campaign with Verizon. Stick around for his thought-provoking take on race being a factor in the opportunities people are faced with in creative industries.“Race is super interesting in this industry. We need to be in the room. I think that getting in the room… is the first step, but that's not the only step… once you're in the room, can you have a conversation.”                                                                         -   Kareem Black About the Guest:Kareem Black is an American portrait, celebrity and lifestyle photographer based in New York City. He's a Star Trek fan, chess player, ex-skater and karaoke aficionado. Kareem thrives on energy on set and he always tries to have that kinetic intensity come through in his work!Connect with Kareem Black:Visit his website: www.kareemblack.comFollow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kareemblackConnect with What Makes You Click:Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcastConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick People + Resources Mentioned:Caravaggio Foundation: www.caravaggio-foundation.orgTony Ward: www.tonyward.com/aboutMatthew Jordan Smith: www.matthewjordansmith.comKwaku Alston: www.kwakualston.comJulian Alexander – Creative Director: www.slanginc.comMatthew Salacuse: www.salacuse.comwww.kareemblack.com/HOME/FEELSGOODLETSGO/thumbs

Hosts Tracy Swain and JaVonne Williams are joined by Pastor Sonya M. Sessoms.  Affectionately known as “Pastor Sone,” Sonya is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, author, and lyricist. She is an all-in Jesus follower who looks for opportunities to share her love for Christ and to fulfill the role of a faith-filled believer. She is known for speaking the truth in love without holding back. She passionately believes that walking in faith is “not hocus pocus, not ‘name it and claim it,’ but being obedient to the voice of the Holy Spirit.” In today's episode, Pastor Sonya shares what was the catalyst for starting her Accounting business and starting a church. She also shares what was the inspiration for writing her book. How I Faithed It Over is her first published work and was birthed from her passion for God and her love of people. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Pastor Sone maintains a strong connection to her hometown and credits her time at her alma mater, the Philadelphia High School for Girls and Class 241, for helping her begin the journey of self-discovery. Pastor Sone is an alum of Penn State University (B.S.), Regis University (MBA), and Biblical Theological Seminary (now Missio Seminary, MDiv). She started her accounting company and very first business, SMS Works, as a student at Penn State in 2002. In that same year, she and her husband Juan “Darnell Jaxon” Sessoms founded 1Prayz Ministries. They are both accomplished singers, song writers, and producers. 1Prayz’s single, “My Joy,” opened the door for them to let the world in on their passion and love for music. In addition to her accounting company and Ministries, she is also the CEO of a Call Center and a Publishing Company. She is now focusing her energy on her publishing and Life Coaching company and looks forward to making an impact in the lives she encounters. To learn more about Pastor Sonya Sessoms and her book and 1Prayz Ministries, visit her Instagram page: @mamaspitfiyah, her Facebook page @Sonya M. Sessoms or her website: iamsonyasessoms.com. For more information/employment opportunities for the Call Center, call 254.300.9988

In this episode, Dr. Catherine Meeks interviews Bishop Barbara C. Harris. This is one of the last recorded conversations with Bishop Harris before her journey into eternity in March of 2020. Dr. Meeks spoke with Bishop Harris in November of 2019 in Atlanta at the launch of the Bishop Barbara C. Harris Justice Project honoring her legacy of dismantling racism and social injustices. Bishop Barbara Clementine Harris was born on June 12, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris grew up in Germantown, a neighborhood of Philadelphia. Her mother, Beatrice Price Harris, played the organ for St. Barnabas Church and her father, Walter Harris, was a steelworker. While attending Philadelphia High School for Girls, where she excelled in music, Harris wrote a weekly column called High School Notes by Bobbi for the Philadelphia edition of the Pittsburgh Courier, an African American newspaper. After graduating from high school in 1948, she attended the Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Journalism. She earned a certificate from Charles Morris Price in 1950. In later years, Harris would study at Villanova University and the Episcopal Divinity School.As a member of the Episcopal Society for Cultural and Racial Unity (ESCRU) since the late 1950s, Harris served on a number of diocesan committees. In the 1960s, she helped to form the Union of Black Clergy and Laity which was subsequently called the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). She was a member of the St. Dismas Fellowship and served on the board of the Pennsylvania Prison Society. During the summer of 1964, Harris volunteered with Delta Ministries in Greenville, Mississippi, educating and registering voters. In 1974, she advocated for the ordination of the “Philadelphia Eleven,” a group of women who had been ordained priests, but were labeled "irregular" by the Anglican Communion. By 1976, the church began to admit women priests and, in October 1980, Harris was ordained as a priest. After her ordination, she served as priest at St. Augustine of Hippo Church and as chaplain of Philadelphia County Prison.In 1984, Harris was appointed executive director of the Episcopal Church Publishing Company, molding the social direction of the Episcopal Church. Known for her strong advocacy for social justice, Harris was elected in 1988 as the consecrated Suffragan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, becoming the first female bishop in the Anglican Communion. She served as bishop until 2002 when she retired at the age of seventy-two.

Join Travis Sims and Diane Napper as they talk about designing your life to live  up to your dreams. Diane has a background and business in design but a passion for living and helping others. She is running for State Senate and shares her views on faith, family, and education. We touch on the recent death of George Floyd, Civil Unrest , and Covid-19. Diane shares what it's like to be a double minority in business as an African American Woman business owner. In this episode, you'll learn:Are the negative things in our life going to be what you're known for?Being a lighthouse to guide and help others.Ask yourself what can you do to help.Step out step up and speak out.And more!~About Diane Napper:I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, in a neighborhood much like where I live now in Nokomis East – still in the first (and only) home I ever purchased in 1998. My dad was a supervisor at the United States Postal Service, and my mom was a high school Home Economics teacher. Together, they gave my siblings and I a solid moral foundation through faith in God, love of family, the importance of a strong work ethic and the value of a good education. I forged lifelong friendships growing up, with kids from a variety of economic, racial and religious backgrounds. Our grade and middle school not only taught us how to read, write and do math, but how to develop relationships, resolve conflicts and work together as a team to solve problems. I graduated with honors from the Philadelphia High School for Girls – the same high school that my mother graduated from and my grandmother attended.Thanks to what started from the generosity of a dear friend of my parents, my siblings and I had the amazing opportunity to attend a summer camp on a family farm as children. So when I moved to Minnesota, many people were surprised to learn that I knew how to milk a cow. Growing up in the city, that camp – out in nature – further reinforced my faith in God, and taught me how to take care of animals, grow food, be part of a team, and build a doll house out of wood.​In 1989, I earned my bachelor's degree in International Business, with a concentration in Marketing from American University in Washington, DC. In my junior year, after spending the summer working to save money for the trip, I was able to study abroad for a semester in Denmark, where I learned to speak Danish. In the middle of the semester, I had the opportunity to visit the Soviet Union and Italy. My brief time abroad in general, and in the Soviet Union in particular, helped me fully understand that I had been born in the greatest country on the planet, no matter what my friends advocating socialism at the time told me. I started my business, Taurus Moon Graphic Design, LLC in 2002, and married my husband in 2006. We live in South Minneapolis, and enjoy cooking, gardening and spoiling our cat.

Topics: Rodney King, Boyz II Men / Jodeci, Boyz In the Hood, Roc - Sitcom (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco) 1991 General Snapshots 1.    President: George H. W. Bush 2.    January - Gulf War: The Congress of the United States passes a resolution authorizing the use of military force to liberate Kuwait. 5 days later, Operation Desert Storm begins with airstrikes against Iraq. 3.    January - Whitney Houstondelivers her now legendary rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" 4.    February - Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". 5.    February - Tim Meadows and Adam Sandler join the cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live. 6.    March - An amateur video captures the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles, California police officers. 7.    July - Boxer Mike Tyson is arrested and charged with raping Miss Black America contestant Desiree Washington in Indianapolis, Indiana. 8.    July - Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is arrested after the remains of eleven men and boys are found in his Milwaukee, Wisconsin apartment. Police soon find out that he is involved in six more murders. 9.    August - Nickelodeon introduces its series of Nicktoons, with Doug, Rugrats and The Ren & Stimpy Show the first three to air. 10.    August - The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is first released in the United States. 11.    October - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee interviews both Supreme Court candidate Clarence Thomas and former aide Anita Hill, who alleges that Thomas sexually harassed her while she worked for him. 12.    October - Jennifer Lopez joins the cast as one of the Fly Girls on the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color (she would leave the show after the next season). Other cast additions include future Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx. 13.    November - Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson announces that he has HIV, effectively ending his NBA career. 14.    November - Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury dies from AIDS at 45 years old, one day after making his diagnosis public. 15.    December - The Cold War ends as President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev resigns and the Soviet Union dissolves. 16.    Open Comments 17.    Top 3 Pop Songs 18.    #1 - "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", Bryan Adams 19.    #2 - "I Wanna Sex You Up", Color Me Badd 20.    #3 - "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", C+C Music Factory 21.    Record of the Year: "Unforgettable" performed by Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole 22.    Album of the Year: Unforgettable... with Love performed by Natalie Cole 23.    Song of the Year: "Unforgettable" performed by Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole 24.    Best New Artist: Marc Cohn 25.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female: Lisa Fischer for "How Can I Ease the Pain" & Patti LaBelle for "Burnin'" 26.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male: Luther Vandross for Power of Love 27.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Boyz II Men for "Cooleyhighharmony" 28.    Best Rhythm & Blues Song: "Power of Love/Love Power" performed by Luther Vandross 29.    Best Rap Solo Performance: LL Cool J for "Mama Said Knock You Out" 30.    Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince for "Summertime" 31.    Top 3 Movies 32.    #1. Terminator 2: Judgment Day     33.    #2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 34.    #3. Beauty and the Beast 35.    Notables: The Silence of the Lambs, New Jack City, The Five Heartbeats, A Rage in Harlem, Thelma & Louise, Jungle Fever, Point Break, and House Party 2 36.    Top 3 TV Shows 37.    #1 60 Minutes 38.    #2 Roseanne 39.    #3 Murphy Brown 40.    Mea Culpa: Family Matters originated 9/22/1989 on ABC 41.    Notables: The Party Machine with Nia Peeples, The Jerry Springer Show, The Montel Williams Show, Hammerman, & Roc. 42.    Economic Snapshots 43.    Avg. Income: 29.9k (29K) 44.    New Home: 120k (previously 123K) 45.    Avg Rent: 495 (465) 46.    New Car: 16.8k (16K) 47.    Harvard: 14.5k (13.5k) 48.    Movie Ticket: 4.25 (3.50) 49.    Gas: 1.12 (1.34) 50.    Stamp: .25 (.25) 51.    Social Scene: Police Beating of Rodney King 52.    Early Life: Rodney King (@ 26 yrs. old), born in Sacramento, CA, was an American taxi driver who is best known for the 1991 police beatings and the 1992 riots as a result of the officers’ trial. 53.    Prior Record: In 1987, he pleaded no contest to a charge of battery. In 1989, King was imprisoned for robbery after robbing a store; he served one year of a two-year sentence. 54.    1991 Arrest: Rodney King attempted to outrun a police patrol car in March 1991. King had been drinking and feared he would be over the limit, driving under the influence charge would have seen King return to jail. King refused to pull over for the police and a high-speed chase ensued. Eventually, King was cornered, and he and the other occupants of the car were ordered to leave the vehicle and lie face down on the ground. King refused and was forcibly removed from the car. While on the ground the police beat and abused the three men. The Los Angeles Police Department then arrived on the scene; the original officers on the scene had been highway patrol. Rodney King resisted arrest and was tasered. King was then viciously beaten repeatedly while on the ground by police wielding batons. King continually attempted to stand up only to be met with a further hail of baton blows from the four police officers. King suffered from thirty-three baton blows and six kicks before having his arms and legs cuffed. Eight officers were involved in his arrest. George Halliday, a man who lived near the sight of the arrest, had filmed the arrest from the time that King was tasered. Halliday contacted the LAPD about his videotape, but the police department showed no interest in the footage. Halliday next presented the footage to a local TV station which aired the footage. It caused a sensation across the media. The footage made Rodney King’s arrest a lightning rod for a more comprehensive discussion about police brutality against minorities. 55.    Legal Proceedings: Rodney King had suffered facial fractures, lacerations and a broken ankle from his arrest. The city awarded King damages amounting to 3.8 million dollars as well as covering his legal costs which totaled to close to two million dollars. He was also not charged with drink driving or evading arrest due to the time between the incident and the start of legal proceedings. Four LAPD officers were charged with using excessive force. The legal case against the officers was mired in controversy from the start as the initial judge, Bernard Kamins was removed, and the trial received a change of venue. Warren Christopher also began a commission to investigate accusations of police discrimination. Three of the officers charged were acquitted, and the fourth faced a no verdict. The court’s decision shocked the nation. The mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, and the President of the United States of America, George Bush, both declared they could not understand the verdict and condemned the officers involved. Many African Americans considered the trial a whitewash and were incensed. Following the 1992 Riots, the officers were tried in a federal court, and two were found guilty and sentenced to thirty months in prison. 56.    Rodney King Riots: Following the court's verdict and the release of the officers, widespread civil unrest erupted in North America. The worst of the rioting was confined to LA, but Las Vegas, San Francisco, Atlanta and even Toronto in Canada experienced violence. The 1992 LA Riots became known as the Rodney King Riots due to their link to the court case. King appeared on TV during the riots to appeal for calm. Before the verdict was announced the police, force had been expecting trouble, money for overtime and a delay in the reading of the verdict were granted to give police time to prepare. Rioting started at a liquor store in Normandie. LAPD officers attempted to make an arrest a hostile crowd surrounded them and forced them to retreat. TV coverage of the violence encouraged more people to take to the streets, and the police communications proved wholly inadequate to deal with the spread of the violence. The rioters began destroying property and attacking people going about their business. Over a thousand firearms were looted, and some fires were started as night set in. The riots spread throughout the city and emergency workers came under gunfire as they attempted to tackle the fires and help the wounded. A curfew was declared, and the National Guard began deploying. Despite this the second day of looting and arson took place. Rioting spread to Hollywood, Inglewood, Long Beach and Compton. Police was criticized for focusing their attention on defending the wealthier areas of LA such as Beverley Hills. Other minority neighborhoods were forced to form militias to protect their property. Korean shopkeepers were involved in a shoot-out with rioters in Koreatown. On the third day of rioting, the Federal government took direct control of all military in the area and began overseeing the response to the riots. Troops and police officers from other regions of California started pouring into the city. On the fourth day, over thirteen thousand soldiers were deployed on the streets of LA, and the rioting was slowly quelled. The riot was spread over six days, but troops remained in the area for weeks afterward. Fifty-five people died during the riots and over two thousand hospitalized. A billion dollars’ worth of damage had been done; the worst affected were the Korean community. Eleven thousand people were arrested during the rioting, but because of the sheer volume of prisoners, police were unable to prosecute the majority. 57.    King After the Riots: Rodney King continued to have run-ins with the law and was sometimes arrested after the 1992 Riots. In 2007, King was shot in an attempted robbery. King appeared in a reality TV show, Sober House, which covered celebrities in rehab. 2012 saw King publish his memoirs, The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption. Rodney King fathered a daughter with Carmen Simpson when they were both teenagers. In 1985, he married Daneta Lyles, and they had a daughter together. The pair divorced in 1988. King then married Crystal Waters, with whom he also had a daughter. They divorced in 1996. King had been arrested for assaulting both his wives. In 2010, King began living with Cynthia Kelly, and it was she who found him in the swimming pool on 17 June 2012. King was pronounced dead by medical staff, and plenty of drugs and alcohol were found in his system. 58.    The King beating began a wave of reforms for the Los Angeles Police Department, including tighter rules on when officers can use force, more minority officers, and stricter term limits for police chiefs. 59.    Question: What is the lesson to be learned? 60.    Question: What do we teach the children about dealing with cops? 61.    Top Black Songs from the top 40 62.    #2 - "I Wanna Sex You Up", Color Me Badd 63.    #3 - "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", C+C Music Factory 64.    #4 - "Rush Rush", Paula Abdul 65.    #8 - "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)", Hi-Five 66.    #9 - "The First Time", Surface 67.    #11 - "Motownphilly", Boyz II Men 68.    #12 - "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)", Stevie B 69.    #13 - "Someday", Mariah Carey 70.    #16 - "All the Man That I Need", Whitney Houston 71.    #18 - "I Adore Mi Amor"    , Color Me Badd 72.    #19 - "Love Will Never Do (Without You)", Janet Jackson 73.    #20 - "Good Vibrations", Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch 74.    #21 - "Justify My Love", Madonna 75.    #22 - "Emotions", Mariah Carey 76.    #24 - "Romantic", Karyn White 77.    #25 - "Hold You Tight", Tara Kemp 78.    #26 - "I Don't Wanna Cry", Mariah Carey 79.    #28 - "Every Heartbeat", Amy Grant 80.    #29 - "Sensitivity", Ralph Tresvant 81.    #30 - "Touch Me (All Night Long)", Cathy Dennis 82.    #31 - "I've Been Thinking About You", Londonbeat 83.    #32 - "Do Anything", Natural Selection 84.    #34 - "Coming Out of the Dark", Gloria Estefan 85.    #35 - "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over", Lenny Kravitz 86.    #36 - "Here We Go", C+C Music Factory 87.    #38 - "Summertime", DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince 88.    #40 - "P.A.S.S.I.O.N.", Rythm Syndicate 89.    Vote: 90.    Top R&B Albums 91.    Jan - I'm Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston 92.    Feb - The Future - Guy 93.    Feb - Do Me Again - Freddie Jackson 94.    Mar - Business as Usual - EPMD 95.    Apr - Ralph Tresvant - Ralph Tresvant 96.    Apr - Hi-Five - Hi-Five 97.    Apr - New Jack City - Soundtrack / Various artists 98.    Jun - Power of Love - Luther Vandross 99.    Jul - Make Time for Love - Keith Washington 100.    Aug - Jungle Fever - Soundtrack / Stevie Wonder 101.    Aug - Cooleyhighharmony - Boyz II Men 102.    Sep - Boyz n the Hood - Soundtrack / Various artists 103.    Oct - Can You Stop the Rain - Peabo Bryson 104.    Oct - Good Woman - Gladys Knight 105.    Oct - Different Lifestyles - BeBe & CeCe Winans 106.    Nov - As Raw As Ever - Shabba Ranks 107.    Nov - Forever My Lady - Jodeci 108.    Nov - Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black - Public Enemy 109.    Dec - Diamonds and Pearls - Prince and The New Power Generation 110.    Dec - Death Certificate - Ice Cube 111.    Vote: 112.    Featured Artists #1: Boyz II Men is the most commercially successful R&B group of all time. They've sold millions of records and produced three of the longest-running No. 1 pop singles in music history. The pioneering R&B group is known for their flawless blend of four-part harmonies, and their influence is still felt to this day. 113.    Formation: Boyz II Men formed in 1988 at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson founded the group, originally known as Unique Attraction. Other members came and went due to graduation, but Morris and Nelson eventually met Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockmanand Michael McCary, and the group stabilized. They took inspiration from the popular R&B group New Edition and renamed themselves Boyz II Men after their song "Boys to Men." They got their big break in 1989 when they snuck backstage at a concert to sing for New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoemember Michael Bivins. They sang an a cappella rendition of the New Edition song "Can You Stand the Rain." Bivins was impressed and agreed to help them get signed. Marc Nelson left the group not long before they started working on their debut album, allegedly due to personality differences. Boyz II Men became a quartet—with Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman—that would soon find international fame. 114.    Early Career: Bivins helped produce Boyz II Men's first album, Cooleyhighharmony, on Motown Records in 1991. The new jack swing style was characteristic of Bell Biv DeVoe's music, but Boyz II Men's classic, soulful vocals offered something different that was eventually dubbed "hip hop doo wop." Since the very beginning, Boyz II Men has featured all members equally as lead vocalists, going against the typical R&B group set up of one lead singer/front man and a handful of nameless backups. Their arrangement became a sort of trademark for the group. Cooleyhighharmony was a major success, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and winning them a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The singles "Motownphilly" and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" both became No. 1 R&B hits. 115.    Commercial Breakthrough: After their debut, they abandoned the new jack swing style to focus on creating a more mature, pop-infused sound. They released the wildly successful single "End of the Road" in 1992. The song spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the year's most popular song. Just like that, Boyz II Men has transformed from R&B up-and-comers to mainstream superstars. 116.    Legacy: Boyz II Men was instrumental in bringing R&B back to the mainstream, where it had not appeared since the '70s. With a staggering 60 million albums sold worldwide; they hold the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time. For more than 20 years they have created a catalog of massively successful songs known for rich, smooth harmonies and timeless subject matter. 117.    Open Comments: 118.    Featured Artists #2: Jodeci, one of the premier '90s R&B acts, were a quartet notable for successfully marrying gospel-esque harmonization’s with a sexier-than-thou style.  Also, they were the first act that future hip-hop superstars Timbaland and Missy Elliott were involved with. 119.    Biography: Jodeci was an R&B group formed from two sets of two brothers, the Haileys and the DeGrates. All four of them were brought up in the Pentecostal church in North Carolina, the DeGrates' father was a minister. As young boys, they sang in gospel choirs which recorded albums and had their songs played on the radio, but they weren't destined to meet until they were teenagers. Their girlfriends introduced them. However, when they did meet, K-Ci was with a girl Dalvin had been dating, and a fight nearly broke out. The Hailey brothers and DeVante started hanging out together, partying and talking about making R&B records together, coming up with the name Jodeci at this time. At age 16, DeVante ran away to Minneapolis to get a job in Prince's organization but was refused. He returned to Charlotte, where he wrote a song and recorded JoJo singing it. The two planned on going to New York to shop the demo around by themselves, but both K-Ci and Dalvin decided to tag along at the last minute. By the time they got to New York, they had demo recordings of 29 songs, which they brought to the offices of Uptown Entertainment. They were almost rejected, but rapper Heavy D overheard the tape and talked Uptown president Andre Harrell into hearing the group. Harrell was impressed, and just like that, Jodeci signed a recording contract. In 1991, they recorded Forever My Lady, which featured the gold single "Come and Talk to Me" and went on to sell over three million copies. 120.    Jodeci Albums: 1991: Forever My Lady (3x platinum) / 1993: Diary of a Mad Band (2x platinum) / 1995: The Show, The After Party, The Hotel (platinum) 121.    Open Comments: 122.    Track vs Track Album Battle: Cooleyhighharmony vs Forever My Lady 123.    Movie Scene: John Singleton / Boyz In the Hood 124.    John Singleton’s 1991 feature film debut, Boyz n the Hood, garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Singleton followed-up with Poetic Justice in 1993 and Higher Learning in 1995. Subsequent works include 1997's Rosewood, 2000's Shaft remake and 2001's Baby Boy. In 2005, he produced Hustle & Flow and directed Four Brothers. The filmmaker died on April 29, 2019, after suffering a stroke. 125.    Profile: He grew up in South Central Los Angeles and studied screenwriting at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. During his four-year studies there, he won three writing awards. 126.    These achievements in writing earned Singleton a contract with the powerful Creative Artists Agency during his sophomore year at USC, and in May of 1990, his agent sent the script for Boyz N the Hood to Columbia pictures. The response was immediate: “I thought John’s script had a distinctive voice and great insight,” Frank Price, chairman of Columbia Pictures, said in an interview excerpted in the New York Times. “He’s not just a good writer, but he has enormous self-confidence and assurance. In fact, the last time I’d met someone that young with so much self-assurance was Steven Spielberg.” Columbia wanted to make the picture, but at first wanted someone else to direct it. Singleton believed only he could do it. “They asked me if I would consider anybody else directing it,” he recalled to Interview’s Steven Daly. “And I said, Hell, no, I’m not gonna let somebody from Idaho or Encino direct a movie about living in South Central Los Angeles. They can’t come in here and cast it and go through the rewrites and know exactly what aesthetics are unique to this film.” In 1991, Columbia Pictures bought his script for Boyz n the Hood and budgeted it at $7 million. The film portrayed life in crime-ridden South-Central L.A. and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director in 1991, making Singleton the first African American and the youngest person ever nominated for the award. The film also garnered a nomination for Best Original Screenplay. 127.    Legacy: Regina King, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Morris Chestnut, Tyra Banks, Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P Henson 128.    Open Comments: 129.    Boyz In the Hood Summary: Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence and prospects. 130.    Major Themes: (1) the power of family and black culture in the ghettos, (2) effects of capitalism to American citizens especially the Negros living in harsh environments, (3) the power of temptation and (4) more so juvenile and gang associated delinquencies that are usually influenced by peer and social pressure (5) gentrification, (6) living in a bad neighborhood, and (7) gangs. 131.    Question: What themes stood out for you? 132.    Television Scene: Roc (3 Seasons) Comedy, Sitcom 133.    Summary: Garbageman Roc Emerson and his wife shared their Baltimore home with his outspoken father and apathetic brother. In an unusual move, the sitcom's entire second season was performed live. Series star Charles S. Dutton won a 1993 NAACP Image Award for his portrayal of Roc. The show deals with real life issues such as gang violence, local politics, drugs, teens and sexually transmitted diseases. Roc reminded you of a typical family with normal problems such as parenting and dealing with live in relatives. The series gaining momentum in the last season could not make its presence felt on Tuesdays, the networks worst night for ratings. The struggle eventually led up to the series cancellation. 134.    Awards: 1992: GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Episode, 1994: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Charles S. Dutton 135.    Question: Has anyone ever watched this? 136.    Vote: Most impactful item/event from 1991?

SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 056 WITH TONY LUKE, JR. (NOTE: Listener Discretion is Advised - This Episode Contains Adult Content and Subject Matter That May Be Difficult to Listen to. We chose to maintain the integrity of Tony's message by minimally editing this episode, so use your discretion when listening. We hope you enjoy it!) Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., better known as Tony Luke, Jr., is an American entrepreneur, restaurateur, actor, TV personality (way back on Prism), musician, media host and (NOW) an anti-addiction-stigma activist. Tony co-founded the cheesesteak and sandwich franchise Tony Luke's. In the early 1990s Luke, his brother, Nicky, and their father bought a property near the expressway in South Philadelphia, where no one (at the time) wanted to build anything in that area, to open a small sandwich shop. To compete with other local businesses, the original Tony Luke's stand offered a more diversified menu, initially offering roast pork sandwiches, hoagies and other fare. Originally, there were no cheesesteaks, but as always Tony Luke gave the people what they wanted (eventually adding cheesesteaks to the menu). Soon thereafter, PhillyMag ranked Tony Luke’s as BOTH the best Roast Pork sandwich AND the best Cheesesteak in Philly. That doubled their business almost overnight and led to Tony Luke taking over the store's marketing. Eventually, the business grew to include several locations in the Philadelphia area and a line of frozen sandwiches. Through a partnership with Rastelli Foods Group, the business now has several franchised locations worldwide, including in Bahrain. Tony Luke’s would turn into a household name, and Tony Luke Jr would become the face of the franchise: starring in TV and radio commercials, facing off with Bobby Flay in a “Throwdown,” and even getting his own show on Spike TV (“Frankenfood”). But, before his father even had the thought to build a sandwich shop, Tony Luke Jr had already lived multiple lives: from being a rough-and-tumble South Philly kid, to a budding Hollywood movie star in LA, to scoring a record deal as the crooner of an R&B band. Tony Luke was born in South Philly and attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts in its first year (Tony was an “original”). Tony Luke credits CAPA as having saved his life. During his time at CAPA, Tony hustled his way into a cast party for Rocky II (in Philly). Using methamphetamine and other drugs as a teenager, Tony Luke now uses that experience, as well as the fighting and hustling of his youth, to explain to kids that difficulties can be overcome. SHOW AGENDA On today’s episode we will: Get to know Tony and hear his amazing story We will discuss Tony Luke's strategies for maintaining your edge Discuss the benefits of collaborating to make magic happen What you will hear on this episode: Why Tony believes that his gut leads him where he needs to be How every day in life, Tony tries to strengthen his weaknesses and tries every day in his life to share his strengths with other people to help their weaknesses become stronger (and why you should do the same) Why ego can never be a part of growth How Tony Luke, Jr., along with his father and brother, literally built Tony Luke's Why strategic marketing initiatives were at the core of making "Tony Luke" into a household name How a Heroin overdose brought Tony Luke to collaborate with several musicians to raise mental health and addiction stigma awareness Information about the Sound Mind Network and their initiatives to raise awareness How Tony Luke deals with competitors And so much more! PRODUCTION CREDITS: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn.  This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, on location in Philadelphia.  The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com).

SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 056 WITH TONY LUKE, JR.(NOTE: Listener Discretion is Advised - This Episode Contains Adult Content and Subject Matter That May Be Difficult to Listen to. We chose to maintain the integrity of Tony's message by minimally editing this episode, so use your discretion when listening. We hope you enjoy it!)Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., better known as Tony Luke, Jr., is an American entrepreneur, restaurateur, actor, TV personality (way back on Prism), musician, media host and (NOW) an anti-addiction-stigma activist. Tony co-founded the cheesesteak and sandwich franchise Tony Luke's. In the early 1990s Luke, his brother, Nicky, and their father bought a property near the expressway in South Philadelphia, where no one (at the time) wanted to build anything in that area, to open a small sandwich shop. To compete with other local businesses, the original Tony Luke's stand offered a more diversified menu, initially offering roast pork sandwiches, hoagies and other fare. Originally, there were no cheesesteaks, but as always Tony Luke gave the people what they wanted (eventually adding cheesesteaks to the menu). Soon thereafter, PhillyMag ranked Tony Luke’s as BOTH the best Roast Pork sandwich AND the best Cheesesteak in Philly. That doubled their business almost overnight and led to Tony Luke taking over the store's marketing.Eventually, the business grew to include several locations in the Philadelphia area and a line of frozen sandwiches. Through a partnership with Rastelli Foods Group, the business now has several franchised locations worldwide, including in Bahrain.Tony Luke’s would turn into a household name, and Tony Luke Jr would become the face of the franchise: starring in TV and radio commercials, facing off with Bobby Flay in a “Throwdown,” and even getting his own show on Spike TV (“Frankenfood”). But, before his father even had the thought to build a sandwich shop, Tony Luke Jr had already lived multiple lives: from being a rough-and-tumble South Philly kid, to a budding Hollywood movie star in LA, to scoring a record deal as the crooner of an R&B band.Tony Luke was born in South Philly and attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts in its first year (Tony was an “original”). Tony Luke credits CAPA as having saved his life. During his time at CAPA, Tony hustled his way into a cast party for Rocky II (in Philly).Using methamphetamine and other drugs as a teenager, Tony Luke now uses that experience, as well as the fighting and hustling of his youth, to explain to kids that difficulties can be overcome. SHOW AGENDAOn today’s episode we will:• Get to know Tony and hear his amazing story• We will discuss Tony Luke's strategies for maintaining your edge• Discuss the benefits of collaborating to make magic happenWhat you will hear on this episode:• Why Tony believes that his gut leads him where he needs to be• How every day in life, Tony tries to strengthen his weaknesses and tries every day in his life to share his strengths with other people to help their weaknesses become stronger (and why you should do the same)• Why ego can never be a part of growth• How Tony Luke, Jr., along with his father and brother, literally built Tony Luke's• Why strategic marketing initiatives were at the core of making "Tony Luke" into a household name• How a Heroin overdose brought Tony Luke to collaborate with several musicians to raise mental health and addiction stigma awareness• Information about the Sound Mind Network, and what their initiatives are• How Tony Luke deals with competitors• And so much more!PRODUCTION CREDITS:This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn.  This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, on location in Philadelphia.  The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com).You can also connect with us on: • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •• https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •• https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •• https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •

Topics: Rodney King, Boyz II Men / Jodeci, Boyz In the Hood, Roc - Sitcom (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco) 1991 General Snapshots 1.    President: George H. W. Bush 2.    January - Gulf War: The Congress of the United States passes a resolution authorizing the use of military force to liberate Kuwait. 5 days later, Operation Desert Storm begins with airstrikes against Iraq. 3.    January - Whitney Houstondelivers her now legendary rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" 4.    February - Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". 5.    February - Tim Meadows and Adam Sandler join the cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live. 6.    March - An amateur video captures the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles, California police officers. 7.    July - Boxer Mike Tyson is arrested and charged with raping Miss Black America contestant Desiree Washington in Indianapolis, Indiana. 8.    July - Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is arrested after the remains of eleven men and boys are found in his Milwaukee, Wisconsin apartment. Police soon find out that he is involved in six more murders. 9.    August - Nickelodeon introduces its series of Nicktoons, with Doug, Rugrats and The Ren & Stimpy Show the first three to air. 10.    August - The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is first released in the United States. 11.    October - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee interviews both Supreme Court candidate Clarence Thomas and former aide Anita Hill, who alleges that Thomas sexually harassed her while she worked for him. 12.    October - Jennifer Lopez joins the cast as one of the Fly Girls on the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color (she would leave the show after the next season). Other cast additions include future Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx. 13.    November - Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson announces that he has HIV, effectively ending his NBA career. 14.    November - Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury dies from AIDS at 45 years old, one day after making his diagnosis public. 15.    December - The Cold War ends as President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev resigns and the Soviet Union dissolves. 16.    Open Comments 17.    Top 3 Pop Songs 18.    #1 - "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", Bryan Adams 19.    #2 - "I Wanna Sex You Up", Color Me Badd 20.    #3 - "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", C+C Music Factory 21.    Record of the Year: "Unforgettable" performed by Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole 22.    Album of the Year: Unforgettable... with Love performed by Natalie Cole 23.    Song of the Year: "Unforgettable" performed by Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole 24.    Best New Artist: Marc Cohn 25.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female: Lisa Fischer for "How Can I Ease the Pain" & Patti LaBelle for "Burnin'" 26.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male: Luther Vandross for Power of Love 27.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Boyz II Men for "Cooleyhighharmony" 28.    Best Rhythm & Blues Song: "Power of Love/Love Power" performed by Luther Vandross 29.    Best Rap Solo Performance: LL Cool J for "Mama Said Knock You Out" 30.    Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince for "Summertime" 31.    Top 3 Movies 32.    #1. Terminator 2: Judgment Day     33.    #2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 34.    #3. Beauty and the Beast 35.    Notables: The Silence of the Lambs, New Jack City, The Five Heartbeats, A Rage in Harlem, Thelma & Louise, Jungle Fever, Point Break, and House Party 2 36.    Top 3 TV Shows 37.    #1 60 Minutes 38.    #2 Roseanne 39.    #3 Murphy Brown 40.    Mea Culpa: Family Matters originated 9/22/1989 on ABC 41.    Notables: The Party Machine with Nia Peeples, The Jerry Springer Show, The Montel Williams Show, Hammerman, & Roc. 42.    Economic Snapshots 43.    Avg. Income: 29.9k (29K) 44.    New Home: 120k (previously 123K) 45.    Avg Rent: 495 (465) 46.    New Car: 16.8k (16K) 47.    Harvard: 14.5k (13.5k) 48.    Movie Ticket: 4.25 (3.50) 49.    Gas: 1.12 (1.34) 50.    Stamp: .25 (.25) 51.    Social Scene: Police Beating of Rodney King 52.    Early Life: Rodney King (@ 26 yrs. old), born in Sacramento, CA, was an American taxi driver who is best known for the 1991 police beatings and the 1992 riots as a result of the officers’ trial. 53.    Prior Record: In 1987, he pleaded no contest to a charge of battery. In 1989, King was imprisoned for robbery after robbing a store; he served one year of a two-year sentence. 54.    1991 Arrest: Rodney King attempted to outrun a police patrol car in March 1991. King had been drinking and feared he would be over the limit, driving under the influence charge would have seen King return to jail. King refused to pull over for the police and a high-speed chase ensued. Eventually, King was cornered, and he and the other occupants of the car were ordered to leave the vehicle and lie face down on the ground. King refused and was forcibly removed from the car. While on the ground the police beat and abused the three men. The Los Angeles Police Department then arrived on the scene; the original officers on the scene had been highway patrol. Rodney King resisted arrest and was tasered. King was then viciously beaten repeatedly while on the ground by police wielding batons. King continually attempted to stand up only to be met with a further hail of baton blows from the four police officers. King suffered from thirty-three baton blows and six kicks before having his arms and legs cuffed. Eight officers were involved in his arrest. George Halliday, a man who lived near the sight of the arrest, had filmed the arrest from the time that King was tasered. Halliday contacted the LAPD about his videotape, but the police department showed no interest in the footage. Halliday next presented the footage to a local TV station which aired the footage. It caused a sensation across the media. The footage made Rodney King’s arrest a lightning rod for a more comprehensive discussion about police brutality against minorities. 55.    Legal Proceedings: Rodney King had suffered facial fractures, lacerations and a broken ankle from his arrest. The city awarded King damages amounting to 3.8 million dollars as well as covering his legal costs which totaled to close to two million dollars. He was also not charged with drink driving or evading arrest due to the time between the incident and the start of legal proceedings. Four LAPD officers were charged with using excessive force. The legal case against the officers was mired in controversy from the start as the initial judge, Bernard Kamins was removed, and the trial received a change of venue. Warren Christopher also began a commission to investigate accusations of police discrimination. Three of the officers charged were acquitted, and the fourth faced a no verdict. The court’s decision shocked the nation. The mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, and the President of the United States of America, George Bush, both declared they could not understand the verdict and condemned the officers involved. Many African Americans considered the trial a whitewash and were incensed. Following the 1992 Riots, the officers were tried in a federal court, and two were found guilty and sentenced to thirty months in prison. 56.    Rodney King Riots: Following the court's verdict and the release of the officers, widespread civil unrest erupted in North America. The worst of the rioting was confined to LA, but Las Vegas, San Francisco, Atlanta and even Toronto in Canada experienced violence. The 1992 LA Riots became known as the Rodney King Riots due to their link to the court case. King appeared on TV during the riots to appeal for calm. Before the verdict was announced the police, force had been expecting trouble, money for overtime and a delay in the reading of the verdict were granted to give police time to prepare. Rioting started at a liquor store in Normandie. LAPD officers attempted to make an arrest a hostile crowd surrounded them and forced them to retreat. TV coverage of the violence encouraged more people to take to the streets, and the police communications proved wholly inadequate to deal with the spread of the violence. The rioters began destroying property and attacking people going about their business. Over a thousand firearms were looted, and some fires were started as night set in. The riots spread throughout the city and emergency workers came under gunfire as they attempted to tackle the fires and help the wounded. A curfew was declared, and the National Guard began deploying. Despite this the second day of looting and arson took place. Rioting spread to Hollywood, Inglewood, Long Beach and Compton. Police was criticized for focusing their attention on defending the wealthier areas of LA such as Beverley Hills. Other minority neighborhoods were forced to form militias to protect their property. Korean shopkeepers were involved in a shoot-out with rioters in Koreatown. On the third day of rioting, the Federal government took direct control of all military in the area and began overseeing the response to the riots. Troops and police officers from other regions of California started pouring into the city. On the fourth day, over thirteen thousand soldiers were deployed on the streets of LA, and the rioting was slowly quelled. The riot was spread over six days, but troops remained in the area for weeks afterward. Fifty-five people died during the riots and over two thousand hospitalized. A billion dollars’ worth of damage had been done; the worst affected were the Korean community. Eleven thousand people were arrested during the rioting, but because of the sheer volume of prisoners, police were unable to prosecute the majority. 57.    King After the Riots: Rodney King continued to have run-ins with the law and was sometimes arrested after the 1992 Riots. In 2007, King was shot in an attempted robbery. King appeared in a reality TV show, Sober House, which covered celebrities in rehab. 2012 saw King publish his memoirs, The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption. Rodney King fathered a daughter with Carmen Simpson when they were both teenagers. In 1985, he married Daneta Lyles, and they had a daughter together. The pair divorced in 1988. King then married Crystal Waters, with whom he also had a daughter. They divorced in 1996. King had been arrested for assaulting both his wives. In 2010, King began living with Cynthia Kelly, and it was she who found him in the swimming pool on 17 June 2012. King was pronounced dead by medical staff, and plenty of drugs and alcohol were found in his system. 58.    The King beating began a wave of reforms for the Los Angeles Police Department, including tighter rules on when officers can use force, more minority officers, and stricter term limits for police chiefs. 59.    Question: What is the lesson to be learned? 60.    Question: What do we teach the children about dealing with cops? 61.    Top Black Songs from the top 40 62.    #2 - "I Wanna Sex You Up", Color Me Badd 63.    #3 - "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", C+C Music Factory 64.    #4 - "Rush Rush", Paula Abdul 65.    #8 - "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)", Hi-Five 66.    #9 - "The First Time", Surface 67.    #11 - "Motownphilly", Boyz II Men 68.    #12 - "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)", Stevie B 69.    #13 - "Someday", Mariah Carey 70.    #16 - "All the Man That I Need", Whitney Houston 71.    #18 - "I Adore Mi Amor"    , Color Me Badd 72.    #19 - "Love Will Never Do (Without You)", Janet Jackson 73.    #20 - "Good Vibrations", Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch 74.    #21 - "Justify My Love", Madonna 75.    #22 - "Emotions", Mariah Carey 76.    #24 - "Romantic", Karyn White 77.    #25 - "Hold You Tight", Tara Kemp 78.    #26 - "I Don't Wanna Cry", Mariah Carey 79.    #28 - "Every Heartbeat", Amy Grant 80.    #29 - "Sensitivity", Ralph Tresvant 81.    #30 - "Touch Me (All Night Long)", Cathy Dennis 82.    #31 - "I've Been Thinking About You", Londonbeat 83.    #32 - "Do Anything", Natural Selection 84.    #34 - "Coming Out of the Dark", Gloria Estefan 85.    #35 - "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over", Lenny Kravitz 86.    #36 - "Here We Go", C+C Music Factory 87.    #38 - "Summertime", DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince 88.    #40 - "P.A.S.S.I.O.N.", Rythm Syndicate 89.    Vote: 90.    Top R&B Albums 91.    Jan - I'm Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston 92.    Feb - The Future - Guy 93.    Feb - Do Me Again - Freddie Jackson 94.    Mar - Business as Usual - EPMD 95.    Apr - Ralph Tresvant - Ralph Tresvant 96.    Apr - Hi-Five - Hi-Five 97.    Apr - New Jack City - Soundtrack / Various artists 98.    Jun - Power of Love - Luther Vandross 99.    Jul - Make Time for Love - Keith Washington 100.    Aug - Jungle Fever - Soundtrack / Stevie Wonder 101.    Aug - Cooleyhighharmony - Boyz II Men 102.    Sep - Boyz n the Hood - Soundtrack / Various artists 103.    Oct - Can You Stop the Rain - Peabo Bryson 104.    Oct - Good Woman - Gladys Knight 105.    Oct - Different Lifestyles - BeBe & CeCe Winans 106.    Nov - As Raw As Ever - Shabba Ranks 107.    Nov - Forever My Lady - Jodeci 108.    Nov - Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black - Public Enemy 109.    Dec - Diamonds and Pearls - Prince and The New Power Generation 110.    Dec - Death Certificate - Ice Cube 111.    Vote: 112.    Featured Artists #1: Boyz II Men is the most commercially successful R&B group of all time. They've sold millions of records and produced three of the longest-running No. 1 pop singles in music history. The pioneering R&B group is known for their flawless blend of four-part harmonies, and their influence is still felt to this day. 113.    Formation: Boyz II Men formed in 1988 at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson founded the group, originally known as Unique Attraction. Other members came and went due to graduation, but Morris and Nelson eventually met Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockmanand Michael McCary, and the group stabilized. They took inspiration from the popular R&B group New Edition and renamed themselves Boyz II Men after their song "Boys to Men." They got their big break in 1989 when they snuck backstage at a concert to sing for New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoemember Michael Bivins. They sang an a cappella rendition of the New Edition song "Can You Stand the Rain." Bivins was impressed and agreed to help them get signed. Marc Nelson left the group not long before they started working on their debut album, allegedly due to personality differences. Boyz II Men became a quartet—with Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman—that would soon find international fame. 114.    Early Career: Bivins helped produce Boyz II Men's first album, Cooleyhighharmony, on Motown Records in 1991. The new jack swing style was characteristic of Bell Biv DeVoe's music, but Boyz II Men's classic, soulful vocals offered something different that was eventually dubbed "hip hop doo wop." Since the very beginning, Boyz II Men has featured all members equally as lead vocalists, going against the typical R&B group set up of one lead singer/front man and a handful of nameless backups. Their arrangement became a sort of trademark for the group. Cooleyhighharmony was a major success, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and winning them a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The singles "Motownphilly" and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" both became No. 1 R&B hits. 115.    Commercial Breakthrough: After their debut, they abandoned the new jack swing style to focus on creating a more mature, pop-infused sound. They released the wildly successful single "End of the Road" in 1992. The song spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the year's most popular song. Just like that, Boyz II Men has transformed from R&B up-and-comers to mainstream superstars. 116.    Legacy: Boyz II Men was instrumental in bringing R&B back to the mainstream, where it had not appeared since the '70s. With a staggering 60 million albums sold worldwide; they hold the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time. For more than 20 years they have created a catalog of massively successful songs known for rich, smooth harmonies and timeless subject matter. 117.    Open Comments: 118.    Featured Artists #2: Jodeci, one of the premier '90s R&B acts, were a quartet notable for successfully marrying gospel-esque harmonization’s with a sexier-than-thou style.  Also, they were the first act that future hip-hop superstars Timbaland and Missy Elliott were involved with. 119.    Biography: Jodeci was an R&B group formed from two sets of two brothers, the Haileys and the DeGrates. All four of them were brought up in the Pentecostal church in North Carolina, the DeGrates' father was a minister. As young boys, they sang in gospel choirs which recorded albums and had their songs played on the radio, but they weren't destined to meet until they were teenagers. Their girlfriends introduced them. However, when they did meet, K-Ci was with a girl Dalvin had been dating, and a fight nearly broke out. The Hailey brothers and DeVante started hanging out together, partying and talking about making R&B records together, coming up with the name Jodeci at this time. At age 16, DeVante ran away to Minneapolis to get a job in Prince's organization but was refused. He returned to Charlotte, where he wrote a song and recorded JoJo singing it. The two planned on going to New York to shop the demo around by themselves, but both K-Ci and Dalvin decided to tag along at the last minute. By the time they got to New York, they had demo recordings of 29 songs, which they brought to the offices of Uptown Entertainment. They were almost rejected, but rapper Heavy D overheard the tape and talked Uptown president Andre Harrell into hearing the group. Harrell was impressed, and just like that, Jodeci signed a recording contract. In 1991, they recorded Forever My Lady, which featured the gold single "Come and Talk to Me" and went on to sell over three million copies. 120.    Jodeci Albums: 1991: Forever My Lady (3x platinum) / 1993: Diary of a Mad Band (2x platinum) / 1995: The Show, The After Party, The Hotel (platinum) 121.    Open Comments: 122.    Track vs Track Album Battle: Cooleyhighharmony vs Forever My Lady 123.    Movie Scene: John Singleton / Boyz In the Hood 124.    John Singleton’s 1991 feature film debut, Boyz n the Hood, garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Singleton followed-up with Poetic Justice in 1993 and Higher Learning in 1995. Subsequent works include 1997's Rosewood, 2000's Shaft remake and 2001's Baby Boy. In 2005, he produced Hustle & Flow and directed Four Brothers. The filmmaker died on April 29, 2019, after suffering a stroke. 125.    Profile: He grew up in South Central Los Angeles and studied screenwriting at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. During his four-year studies there, he won three writing awards. 126.    These achievements in writing earned Singleton a contract with the powerful Creative Artists Agency during his sophomore year at USC, and in May of 1990, his agent sent the script for Boyz N the Hood to Columbia pictures. The response was immediate: “I thought John’s script had a distinctive voice and great insight,” Frank Price, chairman of Columbia Pictures, said in an interview excerpted in the New York Times. “He’s not just a good writer, but he has enormous self-confidence and assurance. In fact, the last time I’d met someone that young with so much self-assurance was Steven Spielberg.” Columbia wanted to make the picture, but at first wanted someone else to direct it. Singleton believed only he could do it. “They asked me if I would consider anybody else directing it,” he recalled to Interview’s Steven Daly. “And I said, Hell, no, I’m not gonna let somebody from Idaho or Encino direct a movie about living in South Central Los Angeles. They can’t come in here and cast it and go through the rewrites and know exactly what aesthetics are unique to this film.” In 1991, Columbia Pictures bought his script for Boyz n the Hood and budgeted it at $7 million. The film portrayed life in crime-ridden South-Central L.A. and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director in 1991, making Singleton the first African American and the youngest person ever nominated for the award. The film also garnered a nomination for Best Original Screenplay. 127.    Legacy: Regina King, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Morris Chestnut, Tyra Banks, Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P Henson 128.    Open Comments: 129.    Boyz In the Hood Summary: Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence and prospects. 130.    Major Themes: (1) the power of family and black culture in the ghettos, (2) effects of capitalism to American citizens especially the Negros living in harsh environments, (3) the power of temptation and (4) more so juvenile and gang associated delinquencies that are usually influenced by peer and social pressure (5) gentrification, (6) living in a bad neighborhood, and (7) gangs. 131.    Question: What themes stood out for you? 132.    Television Scene: Roc (3 Seasons) Comedy, Sitcom 133.    Summary: Garbageman Roc Emerson and his wife shared their Baltimore home with his outspoken father and apathetic brother. In an unusual move, the sitcom's entire second season was performed live. Series star Charles S. Dutton won a 1993 NAACP Image Award for his portrayal of Roc. The show deals with real life issues such as gang violence, local politics, drugs, teens and sexually transmitted diseases. Roc reminded you of a typical family with normal problems such as parenting and dealing with live in relatives. The series gaining momentum in the last season could not make its presence felt on Tuesdays, the networks worst night for ratings. The struggle eventually led up to the series cancellation. 134.    Awards: 1992: GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Episode, 1994: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Charles S. Dutton 135.    Question: Has anyone ever watched this? 136.    Vote: Most impactful item/event from 1991?

What's good yall? This week @UpTownTone sits down with his college basketball teammates @IsaiahThomas4Philly and @MESMarvin to talk scholastic sports. The business is big and the stakes are high. We offer up our opinions on the past and current climates of the Philadelphia High School basketball scene. We also recap last weeks NBA All Star game as well as talk Sixers going into the second half of the season. Make sure you Like, Follow or Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform. Also look out for our segment on @ThaLateBloomers Podcast.

Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication sponsors this report from the KYW Newsradio Newstudies Program which teaches broadcast journalism to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from throughout the area. From our 2019 graduating class, here is: Dylan McKinley from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.  

Gi'onna Kamille was born and raised in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, PA. She caught the acting bug at the age of five and began working in print modeling until she was eight. She went on to study theatre and dance at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) and the Freedom Theatre! Some of her work includes programs such as Blindspot (NBC), Orange is the New Black (Netflix), Good Girls (NBC) & more! During her down time Gi'onna loves to commit her time to an organization her mother founded called P.O.W.W.O.W ( Passing On Womanly Words Of Wisdom) where she mentors and advises other girls and young women who struggle with abuse, self-esteem, mental illnesses and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

The EducationLawyers.com - Sunday School Show -- Recorded live at the 107.9 studios in Philadelphia w/ host Joseph Montgomery.  On this episode we are talking - and learning - about the importance of black male educators. Did you know black male teachers account for about 1.9% of all teachers - thats not a lot. Let's say it another way - Less than 2% of the teachers in America are black males.  We discuss: Why are there so few black male teachers What does it Take to obtain and Retain Black Male Teachers Why are Black Male Teachers of particular important in our schools So much more ... We put together a think tank today of some of the nation’s leading voices on the subject Salome Thomas-EL - Principal El lives in Delaware with his wife and two daughters. He has been a teacher and principal in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE since 1987. Salome is currently the Head of School at Thomas Edison Charter School in Wilmington. Principal EL received national acclaim as a teacher and chess coach at Vaux Middle School, where his students have gone on to win world recognition as Eight-Time National Chess Champions. Principal EL was a regular contributor on the first season of “The Dr. Oz Show” and the author of the best-selling books, I Choose to Stay, about his Vaux Middle School experience, and The Immortality of Influence (Foreword by Will Smith), which stresses the importance of leadership, mentoring, parenting and service to others. The Walt Disney Company optioned the movie rights to I Choose to Stay. Thomas-EL speaks to groups around the world and frequently appears on C-SPAN, CNN, and NPR Radio. He has studied in Cambridge and London, England - Principal EL has also appeared on “The Oprah Radio Network” - ad we have him with us on the Sunday School Show.  Thaddeus Falana - Thaddeus Began his educational career teaching in an urban charter school.  His passion for education led him to establish One On One Tutoring Service, out of the realization that there was a lack of learning centers in the African American community in Philadelphia, and students needed supplemental instruction outside of the school setting. Thaddeus has been a teacher and administrator in Philadelphia and holds a position of Dean of Academics at a Philadelphia High School. He considers himself a social activist and believes that education is the only way to solve many of the issues plaguing the African American community.  He hopes to one day become a founder of his own school. Dr. Darryl L. Baynes - Founder and President of Interactive Science Programs, Inc. an educational consortium that teaches STEAM related disciplines to students and educators through hands on experiments and scientific presentations. Dr. Baynes work has been published in several science and conference publications, and he has received numerous honors and awards, including recognition from the National Aerospace Training Research Center (NASTAR) for Distinguished Educators, and League of Extraordinary Black Men. Walter Palmer - Palmer founded the Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School in Philadelphia from until it closed in 2014. He is currently a faculty member at UPenn, teaching Urban Studies and Social Policy & Practice.   Vern Trent - Vern is a school psychologist with almost 50 years of experience in the urban educational setting. Kyle Spencer - Kyle is an award-winning journalist and producer, and a frequent New York Times contributor whose work focuses on race and class inside the classroom. This is an important episode, please do enjoy :)

A monologue about a young man who is turned away from his first job interview starts a conversation about how we treat individuals on the autism spectrum and how we prepare them for work and independence. Featuring conversations with Dylan Henry , a sophomore at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, whose younger brother inspired the monologue; and three individuals from Project SEARCH , a program that offers vocational training and internships to young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. “I daydreamed that one day I would be a cashier or even a manager. The name tag securely pinned on my right side would say manager, Adam. I would ride my bike everyday from my big red house, bright and early, so the cans would be stacked just right.” — from "Adam" by Dylan Henry  * * * Connections PROJECT SEARCH : Project SEARCH at Drexel University offers vocational training and internships to young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and/or an intellectual disability with the goal of competitive integrated employment. Young adults in their last year of high school are eligible to participate in a vocational training program that takes place entirely at Drexel University. Drexel is the first university setting in the country to offer a licensed version of the new autism-specific variation of Project SEARCH. The program is a partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Community Integrated Services, Pennsylvania Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, Philadelphia School District, and the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Life Course Outcomes Program – Transition Pathways.   Further Reading & Resources WATCH this feature of Project SEARCH from NBC10. WATCH this video from CBS News: "Hiring Autistic Workers" LEARN about another Philadelphia program, Neurodiversity in the Workplace Initiative from The Arc of Philadelphia, which supports job seekers with Autism and connects them to potential employment. About the Performer JERRICK MEDRANO Jerrick is a Philadelphia-based actor, a 2015 graduate from Esperanza Academy Charter High School where he majored in Theater, and currently a Theater major at the Community College of Philadelphia. He is a writer - his play For a Good Investment won first place and was produced as at Temple University. He has been a featured actor in the Mouthful Monologue Festival in 2017 and 2018, and also worked on Marty Pottenger's #Phillysavesearth at Painted Bride.   "Adam" was directed by Steve Gravelle for the 2018 Mouthful Monologue Festival. Accompaniment by Daniel De Jesus. Additional music for this episode is by Lee Rosevere, used under the Creative Commons license.

A Philadelphia native, James began his musical training in church and attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, which produced other notable acts Bilal, Boyz II Men and The Roots. Studying both vocal performance and instrumental music, James excelled as a vocalist and musician before continuing his education at Temple University majoring in jazz performance and music technology. James quickly grabbed attention and acclaim from artists both within and outside of his hometown of Philadelphia. Lady Alma, Kindred the Family Soul, Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Kelis, Ray Chew, The Jazzyfatnastees, Camp Lo, Talib Kweli, Kelly Clarkson and Gerald Veasley have all shared the experience of James keeping time behind them. In 2009, James teamed with one of house music's biggest producers, Kenny Dope to release his first commercially available project, an EP titled "Money for Love". This was the first time that he took the spotlights as a vocalist, and set the ground for his self-produced debut album "Conversations in Analog, Vol. 1". This album covered the genres he was most known for: jazz, R&B/soul and house. In addition to being the drummer/programmer on the album, he also showcases himself vocally on the album-ending track "Freedom". In 2017, James and his band, The Buttered Biscuits, released his follow-up EP, "Biscuit Street" which features a re-interpretation of the Tears for Fears classic "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", and Alyson Williams on a cover of the Emotions classic "Don't Ask My Neighbor". The project is the most personal of any he's worked on for any artist, as it includes "Give It A Chance", the song he wrote to propose to his wife. Currently, James is touring as the musical director for Vivian Green and featured drummer for the Screaming Headless Torsos. He continually finds inspirations in both legends like Buddy Miles, Phil Collins and Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as contemporaries and friends Lil' John Roberts and Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson. •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel Mulet and Steve de Seve; and edited by Emily Boghossian and Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts

A little pre-show BSing.Vice Presidential debate.Telephone polls.Round table show next week.Can Romney win?Fact or Crap none right for anybody this week.Mail Bag:Some humor from Pete.Two from Denny:1) Philadelphia High School student ridiculed for Romney T-Shirt.2) Lynette Gaymon, geometry teacher, apologizes.More humor from Al in New Jersey.Two from Joe:1) 4 Milwaukee police officers charged in strip-search case.2) Advocates to rally over homeless people’s discarded belongings.The Rest of the Show:Another all email show.

Food Police: Parsippany has been in the news many times recently.  This time it is for banning selling icecream during school hours.  Where does this come from?Parsippany has a federally mandated school lunch program  and the law is "7CFR 210.11 and NJAC 2:36-1:10 that  makes it very clear that any type of food sale fundraising done by their  PTAs or any other school organization cannot be conducted during the hours when our school nutrition program is in operation.  Thought Police: A 16 year old Philadelphia High School girl wearing a Mitt Romney shirtwas asked to leave her Philadelphia High School classroom by a teacher who compared it to the KKK.  The teacher asked her to take it off and she would give her another one.  This show sponsoreby campusteaparties.com log onto campusteaparties.com/blog/ Free Speech  Parental Rights  Commentators Mark Falzon   Cris Coleman  

Artistic Director/Co-Director of Eleone Dance Company-Shawn-Lamere Williams, a native Philadelphian began his dance training with Cheryl V. Shepherd and has studied with Faye B. Snow, Leon Evans, Traci Hall, Jaye Allison, Milton Meyers, Denise Jefferson and James Truitt just to name a few. He was a Scholarship recipient at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance in New York, NY, Philadanco in Philadelphia, PA., and is a graduate of The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts {CAPA } in Philadelphia, PA.. Shawn-Lamere has performed and traveled with