African-American transgender author and sex workers' rights advocate
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Episode 31 - Toni Newman, Director of the Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements and best-selling author, of her book I Rise - The Transformation of Toni Newman. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees. We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.
Now that Republicans have a new speaker, they are going to try pushing through the harsh cuts to federal funding for HIV prevention and treatment that they've been threatening for months. Here's the surprising thing: that would hit Black women harder than any other. On our newest episode, Jasmine and Yochi sit down with Toni Newman, a leading HIV advocate, to talk about why Black women have the highest HIV rates in the country and what can be done to prevent the epidemic from ravaging them even more harshly.
On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie's got a very special guest - and on a very special day! Toni Newman, Best-Selling African American Transgender Author, joined us on International Trans Day of Visibility, to share her amazing personal and professional journey! Tap the play button to hear about Toni's experience going from a scholarship student and self-proclaimed “sissy boy,” to being a proud trans woman, the Interim CEO of the Black AIDS Institute and the Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC!
InterPride is proud to present our fourth podcast episode of InterPod, focused on Trans Rights Are Human Rights. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. Our voices matter and will be heard. As we honor Transgender Awareness Month, we bring stories from activists, leaders, and Pride organizers around the world. Speakers: Aria Sa'id, executive director of the Transgender Cultural District. Donna Personna, artist, Transgender activist, member of the Cockettes. Monica Roberts, founder/editor of Transgriot, Transgender rights activist. Toni Newman, interim executive director of the Black AIDS Institute. Tamara Adrian, the first transgender National Assembly member in Venezuela. Piano, Transgender activist from Thailand, Miss LGBT 2020 Thailand. Jannat Ali, Region 18 Representative | Global Advisory Council Rep. | Human Rights and Diversity Committee Co-Chair Music: John Rothermel and Peter Mintun “Ain't Misbehavin” Sylvester and Peter Mintun “Stormy Weather” Sylvester and Peter Mintun “Happy Days are Here Again” Tookta Barbie Topline (ตุ๊กตา บาร์บี้) : “Two Minutes” สองนาทีก็มีแฮง Want to hear new episodes monthly? Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Make sure to follow us on social media to stay in the know about future guests, episodes, and how you can make a difference in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Medium InterPride Empowers Pride Organizations Worldwide!
Toni Newman grew up in a strict, southern Christian household. But when Toni came out as a gay man in college, family and church relationships were strained. And then, Toni came to realize she was really a transgender woman, not gay. She says she lost her friends in the gay community and felt the whole world turn away.
Toni is on the show today talking about her experience as an author, activist, and black transgender woman. She's currently the Interim Executive Director for LYRIC in San Francisco: Lyric is a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities. Find out more about Toni on her website: tonidnewman.com --- I also wanted to share more information about Lyric, where Toni currently works. Lyric helps queer youth, typically between ages 11 and 23 years old with all kinds of services from mentorship, job training, housing assistance, counseling, and more. Find out more at www.lyric.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qpod/support
What happens when you blend a discussion on culture, ageism, style and not being a dick all into one episode? You get some kind of magic that is Toni Newman. This episode will give you some major ah-ha moments and make you laugh and we hope you enjoy it as much as Caroline did. Show Notes: https://www.facebook.com/toniandco.styling.production/ https://www.instagram.com/toniandco_styling_production/?hl=en https://7plus.com.au/rostered-on
Toni Newman grew up in a strict, southern Christian household. When Toni came to realize she was really a transgender woman, she says "Not only did I lose my natural family, my church family, I lost my gay family."
Bitch Talk is back at the SF Women's March and bringing you interviews from Katherine Gin from Immigrants Rising, author, filmmaker, and founder of the Webby Awards Tiffany Shlain , and the MC of the rally Kimberly Ellis.Thanks as always to our friend and one of the co-founders of the SF Women's March Sophia Andary for having us at the March. If you didn't catch our earlier interview with one of the other featured speakers at the SF rally, click here to listen to our chat with St. James Infirmary Executive Director, Toni Newman. Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.comVisit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen in every Monday from 6:00 - 6:30 AM on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions
We're ready for the 3rd annual Women's March SF: Together We Rise! Listen in as we speak with one of their featured speakers, Toni Newman. She's an author and the Executive Director of the St. James Infirmary, a peer based health and safety clinic for sex workers of all genders. She shares the story of her 25 year transition, and how her life experiences led to the important work she does today. She is an inspiration, and a force to be reckoned with! Thank you for your work, and for sharing your important story Toni! Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.comVisit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen in every Monday from 6:00 - 6:30 AM on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions
Join us for a memorable program exploring the struggles of African-American transgender women, who are the most frequent victims of anti-trans violence. Toni Newman is the executive director of St. James Infirmary in San Francisco. St. James is a peer-based occupational health and safety clinic, offering free, compassionate and nonjudgmental health care and social services for former and current sex industry workers. With the many challenges facing the aforementioned—including but not limited to political climate, homelessness, violence and the overwhelming intricacies of the legal, public and social systems—St. James Infirmary offers an independent alternative, providing individuals with culturally competent and nonjudgmental services. Monica Roberts is the founding editor of the award-winning TransGriot blog and is an award-winning human rights advocate. She is a sought-after collegiate and conference speaker who has been advocating for the human rights of transgender people for more than 20 years, with a focus on the issues affecting black trans people. Her writing has appeared at Ebony.com, The Advocate, Black Girl Dangerous and OutSmart magazine. Roberts has also received the 2018 GLAAD Media Award, the Robert Coles “Call of Service” award from Harvard University's Phillips Brooks House Association, the Virginia Prince Transgender Pioneer Award and the Barbara Jordan breaking barriers award from the Harris County Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to this exciting episode of CX Conversations with Toni Newman. Toni is an award winning business leader and founder of The Innovation Advantage, working with clients around the world to develop innovation as a competitive advantage. She is the most sought after innovation catalyst and speaker and we are super excited to have her as a guest on CX Conversations. In this episode Toni and Vivek talk about how companies can develop the right strategy for delivering insanely innovative customer experience. She shares an extremely practical 5S framework for innovation. Look out for it! Visit us at www.customerguru.in Looking for a customer feedback automation tool? Check out omoto.io
Join us as Michelle Meow brings her long-running daily radio show to The Commonwealth Club one day each week. Meet fascinating—and often controversial—people discussing important issues of interest to the LGBTQ community, and have your questions ready. This week's in-studio guests, from St. James Infirmary in San Francisco, will discuss the decriminalization of sex work. James Burch is St. James Infirmary's policy and advocacy officer. He began his work at the Southern Center for Human Rights where he investigated human rights conditions in Georgia and Alabama's prisons, jails, and court systems. He studied civil rights law at the Georgetown University Law Center. Burch clerked briefly at the ACLU of Southern California before moving to the Bay Area. In the Bay, Burch organized with the Frisco 500 before joining APTP and assuming the role of policy coordinator. He joined St. James Infirmary in January of 2019. Toni Newman is the executive director of St. James Infirmary in San Francisco. St. James Infirmary is a peer-based occupational health and safety clinic located in San Francisco, CA, offering free, compassionate, and non-judgmental health care and social services for former and current sex industry workers. Newman is a 1985 graduate of Wake Forest University and current candidate for her Juris of Doctorate (JD). Additionally, she is a best selling author, noted for I Rise—The Transformation of Toni Newman, released in 2011. The memoir has been produced into a short film titled Heart of a Woman, by Alton Demore and Keith Holland; the film has been and continues to be screened in film festivals across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Executive Director of St. James Infirmary (SF) along with public policy director James Burch discuss how decriminalizing sex work will empower our community.
When I grow up, I want to be more like my brilliant friend, Toni Newman. We met through a beautiful community of speakers and in every interaction I become more in awe of this lady's talents. As the third Canadian in this series it would indicate that there are good things in the water across that border because Canada sure has some exceptional people! This episode is simply stellar. So many practical, thought provoking and actionable takeaways that come from our chat about a hugely overused and under appreciated word. In "Words With Friends" you get to hear me chatting about a specific word with one of my incredibly talented friends. Toni Newman shares her insight into the word "Innovation." Listen in on our conversation and enjoy being a fly on the wall to our discussion. Oh and one more thing - check out Toni's speaker video at www.toninewman.com - it is incredible and demonstrates how she truly practices what she preaches. You can even see how much better than mine it is if you want to compare :) www.philmjones.com
What do you do to nurture creativity and bring soul back into your business? In this episode, we're diving into the waves and rhythms we all face in our business and how to use rest to reset ourselves. Rob Bell's RobCast: https://robbell.podbean.com/e/what-happens-every-6-months/ Malcom Gladwell: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/27-malcolm-gladwell-s-12-rules-for-life Seth Apter: http://www.sethapter.com/ Toni Newman: https://toninewman.com/ Find more great content at www.Socialknx.com And find me on Twitter and Instagram at: @GinaSchreck or @SocialKNX Facebook: www.facebook.com/SocialKNX Be sure to connect with me on any social channel @GinaSchreck or jump into our DIYsocial Facebook Group
This episode of SKUFood Talks is with Toni Newman. Toni Newman is a five-time award winning business owner and founder of The Innovation Advantage - a company that works with organizations worldwide to design innovative, experience-driven business strategies that drive more customers, more revenue and more growth. Strategies that not only differentiate organizations from their competition but that also significantly strengthen their competitive advantage in the marketplace.We discuss:The concept of innovationWhere there is room for innovation in the food industryHow you can make this part of your businessDetermining the ROI for innovationBringing innovation to your retail plan, the plan you have to sell your products See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Toni Newman is a best selling author, noted for her memoir I Rise -The Transformation of Toni Newman released in 2011. The memoir has been featured in Ebony and Advocate magazines, and nominated for the prestigious Lambda Literary award. Most recently the memoir has been produced into a short film titled Heart of a Woman. Toni was recently appointed to the position of Executive Director for St. James Infirmary in San Francisco. You can learn more about Toni here: http://www.tonidnewman.com/ This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite and join the free community at http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support
Happy Pride! This week we speak to African-American Transgender author Toni Newman, Executive Director of St. James Infirmary, about being a proud, Black Southern transgender woman. Self-Taught local illustrator and comic artist Ethan Parker talks about his work rooted at the social causes at the intersections of black womanhood in the queer and trans communities....
Happy Pride! This week we speak to African-American Transgender author Toni Newman, Executive Director of St. James Infirmary, about being a proud, Black Southern transgender woman. Self-Taught local illustrator and comic artist Ethan Parker talks about his work rooted at the social causes at the intersections of black womanhood in the queer and trans communities....
Toni Newman is the first Transwoman to be appointed to run a multi-million dollar facility. Toni, was previously at Maitri Compassionate Care in San Francisco and has just been appointed to the position of Executive Director at St. James Infirmary, also in San Francisco. Toni is also a best selling author with her memoir "I Rise: The Transformation Of Toni Newman". The book has since been optioned into a screenplay, a short film currently on the film festival circuit, and a feature film which is in development. For full details on Toni: http://www.tonidnewman.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetgerardwilliamsshow/support
I talk with Toni Newman, author of I Rise, about her life and the many roads taken to reach a complete transformation. We'll explore her discovery of being a trans woman, her time as a fitness model, and the decision that led her to be homeless and finding work on the streets. It's an eye-opening story that you don't want to miss.
We live in fast changing times and that if you don’t innovate you will become irrelevant very quickly, But how, in a sea of innovation, do you work out the kind of innovation that will make you stand, not just out, but above and beyond in your industry. Our guest on this episode is Toni Newman Toni Newman is a five-time award winning business owner and founder of The Innovation Advantage - a company that works with organizations worldwide to design innovative, customer experience that drive more customers, more revenue and more growth in their business. Toni has been speaking and consulting on strategic innovation as a competitive advantage for over 20 years and is committed to helping her clients develop big ideas that get big results.Find out more about Toni Newman: http://www.ToniNewman.com To find out more about hiring the host Dov Baron http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speaking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can we innovate the human experience? Toni Newman joins Host Mike Domitrz to discuss how we can bring innovation into our lives so that we may complete our missions, and how to be mindful when our minds are full. Toni Newman is an innovator who dares people to be different. She shares questions we should be asking ourselves when we are stuck in the norm, to get us thinking differently and how we can use innovation to craft the life we were meant to live. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show. Key Takeaways: [1:08] How innovation became Toni's mission in life. [6:11] Working for Club Med gave Toni a unique ability to make something out of nothing. [10:51] Mindfulness plays a huge role in innovation. [15:55] Tools and skills to get you thinking differently. [24:41] Books which encourage mindfulness and innovation. Mentioned in This Episode: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable, by Seth Godin Toni Newman is a five-time award-winning business owner, Hall of Fame speaker and the founder of The Innovation Advantage an agency that works with organizations worldwide to develop innovative business strategies that not only differentiate those organizations from their competition but that also significantly increase the number of customers they do business with. Entertaining and knowledgeable, authentic and relevant, Toni brings a powerful mix of proven strategies, extraordinary creativity and real world business insight to her clients. ToniNewman.com Facebook.com/AttractKeepandEngage Twiiter.com/Toni_Newman Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Everyday Mindfulness Show on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Business Elevation Show with Chris Cooper - Be More. Achieve More
If you own or run a business then you know that to drive business growth you need to attract, keep and engage more customers. Every day your customers are faced with more and more choices which means that every day those same customers need to reminded Why You? Why should they do – or continue to do – business with You? Five-time award winning business owner and member of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame, Toni Newman is passionate about helping you get more of the results that you want in your business. A highly sought after business speaker and Innovation Catalyst, Toni has an uncanny ability to help her clients turn inspiration into innovation and ideas into results. Join us for an interview where Toni will share with you some simple, yet powerful tools that you need to attract, keep and engage more customers, more often, so that you can grow your business.
The Business Elevation Show with Chris Cooper - Be More. Achieve More
If you own or run a business then you know that to drive business growth you need to attract, keep and engage more customers. Every day your customers are faced with more and more choices which means that every day those same customers need to reminded Why You? Why should they do – or continue to do – business with You? Five-time award winning business owner and member of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame, Toni Newman is passionate about helping you get more of the results that you want in your business. A highly sought after business speaker and Innovation Catalyst, Toni has an uncanny ability to help her clients turn inspiration into innovation and ideas into results. Join us for an interview where Toni will share with you some simple, yet powerful tools that you need to attract, keep and engage more customers, more often, so that you can grow your business.
In this episode of Sex Drugs and Sustainability: Sonya has a fun-filled, un-vegan, and free bleeding month. While Anza has some squeaky friends stinking up her office. We give our feminist take on a couple of truly tragic current events (CW: sexual assault and gun violence). But don't worry, we turn it around with our incredible guest who is a gender non-conforming, LGBTQ-nonprofit magician (best job title ever!) Enjoy an amazing conversation with an amazing human! Book Recommendation: I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman
Unleash Yourself: Overcome Your Fears. Build A Business. Live Your Dream.
In this episode of the Unleash Yourself podcast, Michael Carbone chats with Toni Newman about following your gut, daring to be different and how to find new and innovative ways of standing out in the crowded marketplace by being unique, unconventional, and blowing expectation out of the water. For all the show notes and links to everything Michael mentioned in this episode, check out: michaelcarbone.ca/030 Make sure you subscribe so you never miss another episode: iTunes | Stitcher
Slide to the left Superhead!....Join us as UCOFW Associate, Senica Harris, interviews transgender author, law school graduate, advocate, and social light Toni New Man. She has a tell all book chronicaling her life and transformation from boy, to man, to transgender and her challenges and encounters along the way. In the tell-all book I Rise, The Transformation of Toni Newman, which is currently available for purchase, Newman talks about the journey from being born a little boy in North Carolina to working the New York streets as a “lady of the night.” During her days as a prostitute, Newman details alleged encounters with rapper LL Cool J, comedian Eddy Murphy, and Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee. Here are excerpts from the book: “LL Cool J was a onetime encounter and very enjoyable.” “Mister Cee picked me up and many others for the sole purpose of receiving oral sex. Mister Cee was obsessive about receiving good head, and he was very verbal and very generous if you performed up to his expectations.” “I never had an encounter with Eddie Murphy, but he was visiting 14th Street late at night. I know at least five transgender who did have sex with Eddie Murphy. He was interested in the girl with the biggest male genitalia.” Call in number 646-915-8200 Join our Facebook pages for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/44496784124/ https://www.facebook.com/ucofw Youtube: www.youtube.com/ucofw
My Guest Tonight On The Literary Corner is none other than TRANSGENDER Author Toni Newman of I RISE-THE TRANSFORMATION OF TONI NEWMAN A MEMOIR. This will be a very memorable show, Don't Miss It. I Rise – The Transformation of Toni Newman, the first memoir written in America by a member of the African American transgender community. It is gut-wrenchingly honest, factually supported, and well written. During this journey Ms. Newman tended to the fetish fantasies of Hollywood's A-list, I Rise has been turned into Feature film: Heart of a Woman with a stellar cast. Co-Screenwriter/Producer TONI NEWMAN is a 1985 graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in sociology. Toni Newman has been a trans-activist for a number of years. I'm extremely excited about this interview and I look forward to delving into the life of Ms. Toni Newman, who by the way met and conversed with Ms. Maya Angelou, who was the inspiration for the title of her Memoir. Tune in on Saturday December 27, 2014 from 9-11 PM EST. Call in 347-884-8924 Press 1 to speak with the guest or the host or listen from your computer @http://tobtr.com/s/7217651
Black Talk Sacramento #006 Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Black Rosie the Riveter We would like to welcome you to the monthly podcast of Black Talk Sacramento, held at Underground Books, 2814 35th Street, Sacramento, CA / (916) 737-3333 Featured Artist Spotlight: Artist: Paul Willis CD: Coast2Coast Tracks: 1. Coast2Coast 2. Metronome (feat. JustKristofer and Luke Tailor) 3. The Art of Rap (feat. Aerial) Bio: Raised in Boston, MA and now a resident of Sacramento, CA, Paul Willis is a rapper/spoken word artist/educator/activist whose art reflects his life and his values. Paul has been writing rhymes for 15 years and strives to create thematic pieces that give vivid descriptions of events based on his life experiences. Buy his CD: https://paulwillis.bandcamp.com/ http://youtu.be/zIqTBP1ERTI ////////// Underground Books News, 2814 35th Street, Sacramento, CA Saturday, January 17, 2015 / 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Cynthia Hobson, Book Signing, Little Gray Hoodie Coat Book Signing Door: Free Saturday, January 24, 2015 / 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Aquanetta Gordon, Book Signing, Echoes of an Angel Book Signing Door: Free Saturday, January 31, 2015 / 12:00 PM- Underground Books Book Club: Discussing Anybody's Daughter by Pamela Samuels Young Book Club Door: Free ////////// Brickhouse News 2837 36th St, Sacramento, California 95817 Saturday, December 13, 2014 / 12:00 PM-7:00 PM Faces of Jazz (Second Saturday) Second Saturday Artwalk Door: Free Saturday, December 13, 2014 / 8:00 PM- Second Saturday Poetry @ The Brickhouse, Featuring Rhyme Syndicate Poetry Door: $5 Saturday, December 20, 2014 / 7:30 PM-10:30 PM Abiodun Oyewole from The Last Poets in Sacramento Poetry Door: $15 Ticket: $10 Sunday, December 21, 2014 / 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Faces of Jazz Art Talk Door: Free Friday, December 26, 2014 / 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Kwanzaa Time Again Door: Free Sunday, December 28, 2014 / 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Faces of Jazz Art Exhibition-Closing Reception Door: Free ////////// Around Town Events Saturday, December 13, 2014 Sacramento National Association for the Advancement of Color People Branch 1060 (NAACP) JUST JUSTICE: Not Just Another Rally President Stephen T. Webb announces the Rally for “Just Justice” United For Change Concern Citizens rallying for Social Justice and Police Reform • Equal Protection under the law – Justice without regard to Race, Creed, Class, Gender, Sexual Orientation or Immigration Status • Stop Racial Profiling • Respect Constitutional Rights • Economic Justice – Labor rights, raising the minimum wage 9:00 a.m. Convene Southside Park-9thand Q streets 10:00 a.m. Arrival State Capitol- 555 Capitol Mall West Steps For more info contact Sacramento NAACP office 916.856.0155 ////////// Kwanzaa Events GENERAL INFORMATION: All Kwanzaa celebrations are free of charge, potluck and open to the general public. Potluck dishes: Only chicken, fish or turkey, we are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Please label all dishes accordingly, including any peanut additives. Donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated. *KWANZAA IS A FAMILY ORIENTED NON-RELIGIOUS CELEBRATION* 2014 Kwanzaa Co-sponsors: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Delta Omega Chapter, , Kakwasi Somadhi,Akoma Collective, The Talking Drums News, Toni Newman & Family, African Research Institute, The Borden Family, NIA-WOMEN OF PURPOSE, Roberts Family Development Center, Sacramento Natural Food CO-OP, The Merritt Law Clinic, Culture Collection, DMC Community Outreach Services and Images Theatre Co. Friday, December 12, 2014 3:00 PM-6:00 PM Cosumnes River College Community Kwanzaa Celebration Kwanzaa At: Cosumnes River College 8401 Center Parkway Sacramento, California 95823 916- 691-7202 Door: Free Ticket: Friday, December 26, 2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Kwanzaa Time Again Kwanzaa At: The Brickhouse Art Gallery 2837 36th St Sacramento, California 95817 Door: Free Saturday, December 27, 2014 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Kujichagulia – Self Determination Kwanzaa At: Wose Community Church 4311 Attawa Ave Sacramento, California 95822 Door: Free Sunday, December 28, 2014 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility Kwanzaa At: The Center for Spiritual Awareness 1275 Starboard Dr. West Sacramento, California 95691 Door: Free Monday, December 29, 2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics Children’s Kwanzaa Kwanzaa At: Roberts Family Development Center 766 Darina Ave Sacramento, California 95815 Door: Free Ticket: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Kuumba – Creativity Kwanzaa At: Fenix Drum & Dance Company Studio 2110 Del Paso Blvd Sacramento, California 95815 Door: Free Thursday, January 01, 2015 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Imani – Faith Kwanzaa At: Fenix Drum & Dance Company Studio 2110 Del Paso Blvd Sacramento, California 95815 Door: Free ////////// Observer News ////////// Other News (super humanization) Study shows whites think blacks are superhuman, magical http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2014/11/14/Study-shows-whites-think-blacks-are-superhuman-magical/6881416006231/#ixzz3LLWE7h00 Bill Cosby Scandal Michael Brown Grand Jury Eric Garner Grand Jury Tamir Rice Protest John Legend and Chrissy Teigen hire food trucks to feed protesters http://thegrio.com/2014/12/07/john-legend-chrissy-teigen-food-trucks/ Song by John Legend and Common for Furgason https://soundcloud.com/johnlegend/glory-ft-common Floyd Mayweather witnessed murder-suicide of rapper Earl Hayes, VH1 star Stephanie Moseley: report http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/rapper-earl-hayes-vh1-star-stephanie-moseley-found-dead-article-1.2038409 Cut Saturday night sketch released online http://youtu.be/mVzCih9RnWg ////////// Segment 1 Barry Accius is the Co-Founder and CEO of Voice of the Youth (VOY), a non-profit organization, which provides mentoring services to youth ages 11-25. He is a native of New York and was raised in Marin County, CA and now lives, as a single father his teenage daughter. Mr. Accius is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education & Hospitality Management. First on the show September 2014. https://www.facebook.com/1voiceoftheyouth ////////// Segment 2 Lisa Daniels Lisa Daniels is a news producer, photojournalist, historian, educator, entrepreneur, and proud mother of two amazing children. She is the Executive Director of the Unsung Heroes Living History Project, which pays tribute and honors the legacy of the African-American veteran. Ms. Daniels’ interest in military history was sparked after learning her grandmother was a “Riveter” on the USS Franklin Roosevelt at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. ////////// Segment 3 Petri Hawkins-Byrd A native of Brooklyn, New York, Hawkins Byrd (“Byrd”) received his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1989. During this time, Byrd worked as a court officer in the Brooklyn Family Court system. In 1986, he was transferred to the Manhattan Family Court system, where he worked on a rotating basis with all the judges, including Judge Judith Sheindlin. “I was never bored in her courtroom,” he said. “Her get-to-the-point style didn’t always sit well with the litigants, and there were times she was definitely glad to have me around.”
Toni Newman is an innovation expert. It our conversation with her, she shares brilliant ideas on how to create innovation, why and when to implement it, and how to stay on the leading edge.
Toni Newman is an innovation expert. It our conversation with her, she shares brilliant ideas on how to create innovation, why and when to implement it, and how to stay on the leading edge.
Toni Newman is an innovation expert. It our conversation with her, she shares brilliant ideas on how to create innovation, why and when to implement it, and how to stay on the leading edge.