Podcasts about tavis smiley network

It's special guest Cassandra Mack (Strategies For Empowered Living) and Richard L. Taylor (Unashamed Life)

Our guest is Pastor Tre Staton; Pastor of Empire Christian Center

The transformation from boy into man requires intentional guidance, education, and good role models. As a boy grows toward manhood, his parents can instill in their son the values and character traits needed to succeed in life. Highlighting famous Christian men throughout history and the character trait that made each an outstanding model of manhood, parenting expert Rick Johnson gives moms and dads intentional strategies to help mold their sons into honorable men. Rick Johnson is a bestselling author of That's My Son; That's My Teenage Son; That's My Girl; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. Rick, his wife, Suzanne, and their grown children live in Oregon. To find out more about Rick Johnson, visit www.betterdads.net.

Join us on Friday, September 6th with our guest Richard L. Taylor Jr., author of "Unashamed." Richard is a motivation speaker dedicated to helping people overcome the stuggles and obstacles of their lives.

Kenneth Braswell joins host Mary E. LaLuna as he revisits  the Moynihan Report as we approach the 50 year anniversary.  Braswell was instrumental in bringing the original 1965 Moynihan Report to the forefront as well as served as co-author of the revisited paper, “The Moynihan Report Revisited”. ArtSees Diner Radio welcomes Mr. Braswell, as he talks about his journey as the Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated, and his desire to confront in a way that the Moynihan Report and asks, "How were we to respond to a report that spoke of the social ills of black families at a time to which we were beginning to find our way?   Kenneth Braswell, is the Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated. He brings to the organization over 22 years of community development service. Kenneth Braswell, Braswell has also authored “When The Tear Won’t Fall–One Man's Journey Through the Intimate Struggles of Manhood and Fatherhood." His long-time radio show was recently was renamed as "Ties Never Broken-OnAir!" to match the agency's campaign of the same name. The show is now part of the Tavis Smiley Network on BlogTalkRadio. Braswell is also a contributing writer for the online version of Ebony magazine and featured in many leading publications.  He has also appeared on the Rickey Smiley Show, Michael Baisden and Russ Parr, to name a few. Braswell is also the director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and a member of the National Fatherhood Leadership Group. From 2006-2011, Braswell served as the director of the New York State Fatherhood Initiative.   nspired by President Obama to increase the efforts of serving and supporting responsible fathers, the campaign will use the icon of a Blue Bow Tie (lapel pin) as the symbol of responsible men.

We will talk about the Trayvon Martin verdict with my legal expert Ken Lakin. You will also hear from Beverly Macy – a social media expert – who also has a show here on the Tavis Smiley Network.  We’ll talk about using social media to gather information and news online.  And what to do on social media if you’re involved in a news story. I will tell you about driving to Florida – and what it shows about Medicare. And I will have my take on the latest info from Edward Snowden and the Guardian’s Glenn Greenwald.

The number of children with an incarcerated parent has increased nearly 80% in the past 20 years. Nearly 2.7 million children have a parent in state or federal prison, yet few resources exist to support young children and families coping with this life-changing circumstance. Children need tools to express emotions, while their caregivers need help maintaining routines and establishing age-appropriate communication around incarceration. Providing adults and children with coping strategies and additional emotional resources can help them feel comforted and secure throughout this difficult time. Sesame Street presents released is newest project; Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration, an educational outreach initiative for families with children (ages 3 – 8) who are coping with a parent’s incarceration. Our resources provide talking points and tools to help families manage the changes resulting from this situation and to find comfort in one another. Join our guest Lynn Chwatsky; 

"Social Perceptions of Men and Domestic Violence" with Asia D. Smith; President and CEO of Purple Reign - A New Jersey based Domestic Violence Agency serving both Men and Women with DV circumstances.   Men have long been seen in Domestic Violence circles as the Perpetrator. While statistics will lend that case scenario for the most part true; what is not talked about often is the rising numbers of Men on the victim end of DV. New York Senator Kirsten Gillabrand recently revealed that the largest number of sexual abuse cases in the military are against Men.  This show will that a look at the changing landscape of Domestic Violence.