Alexander Williams is from Lancaster, California. That should tell you a lot. Nonetheless, he also feels it’s necessary to state that he’s a Boston Celtics fan, an avid thinker, and a sap for experience. He cares about his disadvantaged Afrikan and Native American communities and worries that tomorrow could very well be his last day here on Earth. He’s a communist, an anarchist, and a pacifist. He was always the smart kid that you would tell your younger brothers about and the only guy you know with Dr. Seuss Chucks. He also raps, but then again he also writes, and then again he also acts, so he just does a lot of things.

Alexander was on our show talking about Masculinity And Sports.

During our conversation, Alexander talked about:

– Some background on himself
– His experiences with masculinity and sports
– Hypermasculinity in sports
– Where he feels masculinity and sports standards are being met
– What effect does masculinity and sports have on men who are not athletes and how men deal with women
– How are professional sports leagues dealing with this issue

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Jazz Keyes is a clinical psychologist, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker. Recognized for her work as a community activist, Keyes has spent the last 10 years of her career focusing on empowering the lives of others. With an intense focus on women, people of color, and children, Keyes has been honored as a Neighborhood Hero by ComEd for her involvement in numerous community-based initiatives.

As a psychologist and life coach, Keyes supplies clients with the necessary tools and techniques to awaken their divine energy, heal their open wounds and create an aura of love, compassionate and tranquility.

For the last two years, Jazz Keyes has managed to grow her brand as a dating and relationship writer for two major media platforms, JET Magazine and Black and Married with Kids. Her first book, If We Knew Better: Soul Cries of Women Past and Present, is scheduled for release May 2017. The book is currently available for sale at www.jazzkeyes.com/presale.

Keyes is preparing to begin her PHD program Fall 2017. She will be studying to receive her Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Couples Therapy. Keyes has devoted a great deal of her time and energy on mastering the art of communication to create healthy, dynamic, long-lasting relationships and to help others do the same.

Jazz Keyes is an aspiring bestselling author. Focusing on spirituality, emotional empowerment, and love, Keyes hopes to one day deliver soul healing messages as a television personality and international inspirational speaker.

Ms. Keyes was on our show talking about her article Dear Black Women: Mothers and Daughters Need to Stick Together.

During our conversation, Ms. Keyes talked about:

– What have her and her daughter been up to over the last few weeks
– The feeling holding the first copy of her and her daughters first books that were just released
– The background behind mother and daughter relationships
– Her relationship with her mother
– The contributing factors that influence the breakdown in the connection between mothers and daughters and important things to consider if you are looking to rebuild or establish a mother daughter relationship

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Leadership Guru Jim Kennedy has over twenty-eight years of leadership experience and has served in management positions at various levels with the federal government and in private industry. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, as well as a graduate certificate in project management. He now spends his time writing and speaking on the topic of leadership development and as a licensed Realtor/recruiter with Keller Williams Realty. You can find follow him on line at his Website, on Twitter, on Facebook, and on LinkedIn. When he is not working, Jim is active in his community. He is a committed husband and father of three children, supports the deaf and special needs communities, and is involved with his local church. He resides with his family in Austin, Texas.

Ms. Kennedy was on our show talking about his article Fathers are Critical to a Child’s Education.

During our conversation, Jim talked about:

– Why he wrote the article
– How much were his parents involved in his education
– Some of his challenges as a parent and how he learned to be a parent with one child being a special needs child
– What he has he done to make his children succeed in education

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Discerning God’s Purpose: A Father’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Leron Barton and Jonathan O. Shaw.

The panelists will be commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Will Donald Trump Be Impeached?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Vanilla ISIS – The Quiet Radicalization Of America’s New Al-Qaida

The Dr. Vibe Show™: In 2017, Are Men Expected To Pay For Dates?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Going Straight – Prisoners And The Job Market

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Walking In Black Folks’ Shoes

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Black male students from grades 8-10 will have the opportunity to network and learn about future academic pathways and positive transitions at The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference. The conference, set to take place May 24, 2017, will offer students and faculty in attendance a unique learning environment and the chance to meet community leaders.

Keynote speaker, Dwayne Morgan, will address the audience in the morning. The local award winning spoken word poet will share his story that focuses on everyday excellence.

Francis Asheri will serve as the alumni youth speaker for the event. The former DDSB student trustee from Ajax HS won the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership in 2014.

Durham District School Board alumni, teachers and community members will lead presentations throughout the day. A variety of presentations include “February is Black History Month – What Should I Be Getting Out of This?” and “#Blackmencarefree – What Lebron, Kendrick and the 13th can teach us about Masculinity in 2017” as well as many others.

Charles Senior and Dwayne Hartley from the Durham District School Board were on our show to talk about The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference.

During our conversation, Charles and Dwayne talked about:

– Some of their backgrounds and their school life when their were younger
– How did they get into the field of education
– The environment for young Black males in the Durham region
– The story behind and the topics being addressed during the conference
– The conference schedule
– Some of the presenters
– Why did the choose the specific age group for the conference
– What would make the conference a success

Event: The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Durham College

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum and Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed.

The panelists will be discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Intermarriage In The U.S. 50 Years After Loving v. Virginia

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trumpism – It’s Coming From The Suburbs

The Dr. Vibe Show™: This Is The Only Way To Stop To Racial Profiling

The Dr. Vibe Show™: If You Truly Knew What The N-Word Meant To Our Ancestors, You’d NEVER Use It

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Dear Society – Black Men Who Are Heartbroken Need Love Too

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Elwood Watson is Professor of History and African American Studies at East Tennessee State University. His latest co-authored book is Violence Against Black Bodies:An Intersectional Analysis of How Black Lives Continue to Matter (Routledge Press, 2017). He is the author of Outsiders Within: Black Women In The Legal Academy After Brown V. Board (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008). He is the editor and co-editor of several volumes including Generation Speaks: Voices from Academia (Scarecrow Press, 2013), Beginning a Career in Academia: A Guide for Graduate Students of Color (Routledge, 2015), The Oprah Phenomenon (University of Kentucky Press, 2007), Performing American Masculinity: The Twenty First Century Man in Popular Culture (Indiana University Press, 2011). His most recent co-authored book is HBO Girls: The Awkward Politics of Gender, Race and Privilege (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2015). He was the special guest editor for a special issue of the journal Intellect entitled Masculinity in the 21st Century. He is currnetly working on two books , one that looks at race in the present day and the other that looks at masculitny in the present.

Mr. Watson was live on our show talking about his latest book Violence Against Black Bodies:An Intersectional Analysis of How Black Lives Continue to Matter.

During our conversation, he talked about:

– Some of his background
– The story behind the book
– Have Black bodies ever mattered in American history?
– The different forms of violence against Black bodies and the impact that the media has on violence against Black bodies
– His thoughts on the current status of Black lives and the American criminal justice system and #BlackLivesMatter
– Are racial tensions higher in America greater today than anytime in its history?
– What should be done to help Black America
– The relationship between economics and the value of Black lives
– The state of Black leadership in America today andthe effect that integration on Black lives

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Chantelle has founded and co-founded many small businesses, as well as consulted various small business start-ups and existing small and medium sized businesses. While studying Business Administration and Management at Centennial College in Toronto, she started utilizing her business skills to assist small business owners with bookkeeping and other services.

Chantelle went on to study Business Economics at York University and utilized her training, aptitude and leadership skills to analyze information about her client’s business situations using economic modelling techniques.

Chantelle’s passion for business has led her to further her education, as she is enrolled in the Master’s of Business Administration program at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her commitment to continuous learning helps Chantelle to stay current with business issues and knowledge in order to best assist her clients achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

Chantelle loves to help entrepreneurs find their passion and turn it into a profitable business. She coaches internationally and is always looking for opportunities to spread her message about proper business planning to those who are seeking guidance.

Ms. Quow was on our show talking about her article So You Want To Buy A Business? 5 Things To Consider Before You Leap.

During our conversation, Ms. Quow talked about:

– Some of her background and where did her drive for knowledge come from
– Her experience acquiring her MBA
– The article
– The importance of research and relationships when it comes to starting a business
– Her client demographics
– The experience of her and her husband being entrepreneurs

You find out more information about Ms. Quow via:

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Twitter
Instagram

ByBlacks.com is the #1 Black online magazine in Canada.You can find out more information about ByBlacks.com via:

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James Forman Jr. is a professor of law at Yale Law School. He has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, numerous law reviews, and other publications. A former clerk for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, he spent six years as a public defender in Washington, D.C., where he cofounded the Maya Angelou Public Charter School.

Mr. Forman, Jr. was on our show talking about his book Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America.

During our conversation, he talked about:

– Some of his background including being raised by white mother and her influence on him
– How his father stressed education
– Where did his passion to get into law come from and a moment when he almost quit law school
– The book and his approach writing the book (how Black America has contributed to that challenges that many Black Americans faced with the criminal justice system)
– Solutions to the mass incarceration issue
– The current state of civil rights in America

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The panelist for last Sunday’s show was Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed.

Dr. Rasheed commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: States Are Quietly Resurrecting A Law That Makes It Easier To Kill Blacks

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black-Jewish Relations Intensified And Tested By Current Political Climate

The Dr. Vibe Show™: State Of Black America Town Hall Lays Out A Plan for Surviving The Trump Era

The Dr. Vibe Show™: On Being Black, ‘Woke,’ And Dating White People

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How This Black Man Learned To Love Black Women

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Marina Sbrochi holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from The Ohio State University as well as a Masters in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. Marina is a blogger for The Huffington Post Divorce Blog. Her articles have been copied and posted on over 60 different law firm websites throughout the country. She is the IPPY Award winning author of Stop Looking for a Husband: Find the Love of Your Life and Nasty Divorce: A Kid’s Eye View. She coaches divorced families to help them navigate their new normal in a way that keeps the NASTY from damaging their children and themselves. She is on twitter @DivorcedWKids and was named on the Top 10 Divorce Tips on Twitter!

Ms. Sbrochi was recently on our show talking about Nasty Divorce: A Kid’s Eye View.

During our conversation, Ms. Sbrochi talked about:

– Some of her background include overcoming a divorce with kids and remarrying
– How do her and her first husband deal with their kids
– The story behind Nasty Divorce: A Kid’s Eye View and some highlight from the book
– Some of the anecdote contained in the book
– The importance of the father in divorced children’s lives
– Her thoughts on how the legal system deals with divorced children

You can connect with Ms. Sbrochi via:

Another Way Therapy
Twitter
Nasty Divorce: A Kid’s Eye View
Stop Looking for a Husband: Find the Love of Your Life

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Marv Brown aka “Big Marv” is an A&R Executive with Sony Music for Polo Grounds Music, a 25 year veteran of the Music and Entertainment industry in North America and a Real Estate investor. His influential touch and experience in music production has sold millions of records globally and impacted the careers of Hurricane Chris (Hey Bay Bay), A$AP Mob – Rocky & Ferg and “Mr. Worldwide” Pitbull.

Earlier this year, Mr. Brown was selected by Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman and CEO Howard Lutnick to co-ordinate Cantor Fitzgerald’s premier Celebrity Charity Concert at Radio City Music Hall to benefit 9/11 families and victims of natural disasters of the world on September 10th, 2017. It coincides with Cantor Fitzgerald’s annual Charity Day on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, which gives 100% of its global revenues to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund.

Since 1990, Mr. Brown created a foundation for urban acts in Canada under his Top Cat Entertainment lifestyle brand. In addition, he promoted American culture offering R&B performers a stage in Toronto and financing major Canadian concert tours to audiences of 20 000 plus.

Mr. Brown’s entrepreneurial endeavours expand into the arena of theatre, bringing to Toronto and New York numerous high profile plays such as Tyler Perry’s Marriage Counsellor, Umoja, Fela Kuti and Virtuality — all to critical acclaim.

He is also a partner in Property Finance Corp, a successful mortgage investment company that assists in property purchases and advises on real estate ventures with assets in the millions.

Mr. Brown has recently broadened his Top Cat Entertainment Lifestyle brand to begin development of a music festival in the Bahamas, with plans to provide his expertise to other Caribbean islands.

Mr. Brown will be on on our show live tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.

– Some of his background, how he got into the entertainment industry at a young age how did his journey into entrepreneurship begin
– How Puff Daddy influenced his life
– What kept him going in the early days and when did his career go to the next level
– How and why did he get into the world of real estate
– Why did he decide to have a business in the United States and how did Top cat Entertainment start
– How did he end up collaborating with R&B icon Teddy Riley and the story behind his first record deal
– How has the music industry changed since he started
– The importance of mentorship and relationships
– How did he start a property company
– Some of his highlights in the entertainment and the real estate business
– What does he like about being an entrepreneur and his future plans

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Jazz Keyes is a clinical psychologist, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker. Recognized for her work as a community activist, Keyes has spent the last 10 years of her career focusing on empowering the lives of others. With an intense focus on women, people of color, and children, Keyes has been honored as a Neighborhood Hero by ComEd for her involvement in numerous community-based initiatives.

As a psychologist and life coach, Keyes supplies clients with the necessary tools and techniques to awaken their divine energy, heal their open wounds and create an aura of love, compassionate and tranquility.

For the last two years, Jazz Keyes has managed to grow her brand as a dating and relationship writer for two major media platforms, JET Magazine and Black and Married with Kids. Her first book, If We Knew Better: Soul Cries of Women Past and Present, was released in May 2017. The book is currently available for sale at www.jazzkeyes.com/presale.

Keyes is preparing to begin her PHD program Fall 2017. She will be studying to receive her Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Couples Therapy. Keyes has devoted a great deal of her time and energy on mastering the art of communication to create healthy, dynamic, long-lasting relationships and to help others do the same.

Jazz Keyes is an aspiring bestselling author. Focusing on spirituality, emotional empowerment, and love, Keyes hopes to one day deliver soul healing messages as a television personality and international inspirational speaker.

Recently, Ms. Keyes was on our show talking about her article How African-Americans Can Break the Cycle of Inherited Poverty.

– The feeling she had receiving her first book
– Her relationship with money when she was younger
– Why does she feel that many African-Americans are in a cycle of poverty
– How did she break her cycle of poverty
– She expands on the different points in the article and responds to questions from the audience
– The reaction to the article

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“Time spent listening to podcasts has been decreasing as the number of podcasts listened to in a typical month increases. This is a key finding according to the ad agency buyers interviewed by Bridge Ratings.” ave Van Dyke, President Bridge Ratings

More and more people are starting and listening to podcasts. But what are the listening habits of people who listen to podcasts?

Dave Van Dyke is President and CEO of Bridge Ratings LLC.

Bridge Ratings LLC was founded in 2001 and is a media analysis corporation providing behavioral analysis of media consumers in the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Company clients include Emmis, Microsoft, Yahoo!, Amazon.com, CBS Radio, Cumulus Broadcasting and Clear Channel Communications as well as finance and media investment firms around the world.

Recently, Bridge Ratings continued its coverage of the podcasting space with this latest update which provides never before insight and best practices learned from a three month study conducted between January 23, 2017 and April 10, 2017.

Recently, Mr. Van Dyke was live on our show to talking about Podcasting Best Practices – The Study.

During our conversation, Mr. Van Dyke talked about

– shares some of his background and history behind Bridge Ratings
– how has digital changed the world of media
– the reason why podcasting has grown over the last two years
– Dave exapnds on some of the findings of the report
– importance of marketing podcasts via social media
– why advertising agencies are paying attention to podcasts
– what does he feel is the future of podcasting

You can find out more information about Bridge Ratings LLC via:

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Outdated masculine stereotypes damage everyone, so we’re doing something about it through diverse stories that show humanity is more important than terms like ‘man up!’.

Being ManKind Vol. 1 is a collection of inspiring stories told by men from all walks of life. Each is an honest account of their experiences, ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. From one man’s use of comedy to break the stigma around anorexia, to a paratrooper who lost his legs on the battlefield and now rows for Great Britain. They offer an opportunity for boys to draw on a diversity of experiences to decide for themselves what it means to be a man. The book wants to show that once you get past polarised gender expectations, you find that the only unbreakable code in humanity is kindness. The idea is that through the stories told, boys and men will be inspired to forge forward as kind and confident individuals, both for themselves and those around them, allowing everybody to succeed together.

For every book sold, another is donated to a school or youth organisation, so that these stories can start to create conversations from the earliest age. The project wants to build a community to make a positive change. This cannot be achieved through one book alone, but hopefully this is the beginning of something much bigger. People from both ends of the gender spectrum are being encouraged to join the conversation and inspire a new generation of kind men.

As Anthony Joshua writes in the foreword, “It’s easy to follow the crowd rather than make your own decisions. Be open, be honest, and be an individual thinker. We have the blueprints of those before us to build our own futures.”

We have just launched a Kickstarter campaign to ensure this conversation can grow to reach the widest possible audience. With this extra support, the Being ManKind team hopes to broaden the conversation by partnering with schools and like-minded charities to create an open-source educational outreach programme, and expand on the stories already told on a new digital platform.

Darshan Sanghrajka, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Super Being Labs, live on our show talking about Being ManKind Volume 1.

During our conversation, Mr. Sanghrajka talked about:

– Some of his manhood journey and his company Super Being Labs
– The story behind the book including some of the challenges producing the book
– He shares a little bit on some of the men profiled in the book
– How has this project has effected his manhood
– The reaction to the book
– His messages for men and those who love them

You can find out more about Being ManKind Volume 1 via:

Kickstarter
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Every great team has a sparkplug, a unique energy source, an active ingredient… someone who helps to give the team a personality.

For Barefoot Brainstorming, that someone is Marilyn Barefoot. Classically trained in tier one companies like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, General Mills, Nike and Microsoft, Marilyn combines a wickedly smart and analytical brain with an intuitive gut.

A summa cum laude graduate from major advertising agencies like Vickers & Benson, Bozell Palmer Bonner, Cossette Communications and BBDO, Marilyn is obsessive about originality.

A three time nominee for the Rotman Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Marilyn Barefoot is also a much sought after speaker.

A hands-on leader, Marilyn’s high-energy brainstorming sessions (trademarked as BigStorming®) lead to powerful results.

Marilyn is the one who inspires teams to look at every client project as an opportunity to be original!

Ms. Barefoot was on our show talking about The Importance Of Storytelling In Business.

During our conversation, she talked about:

– some of her background including how she got into the world of advertising
– Via a story, what she learned from being in advertising
– What services that she offers
– How has the importance of storytelling in business has grown
– Do her client realize the importance of storytelling
– The importance of research in storytelling
– The effect that storytelling is having on organizations

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Linkedin
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Twitter
Email
Phone: (416) 996-3511

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw, Jim Kennedy and Alexander Williams.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The AHCA Would Hurt Black People, In 11 Heartbreaking Charts

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Search For Black Red Sox Fans At Fenway Park

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Lives Matter Changes Tactics From Protests To Policy, Debunks Myths About Movement

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Black Middle Class Is Leaving Its Brothers And Sisters Behind

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty – How To Help Black Businesses Thrive

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Jazz Keyes is a clinical psychologist, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker. Recognized for her work as a community activist, Keyes has spent the last 10 years of her career focusing on empowering the lives of others. With an intense focus on women, people of color, and children, Keyes has been honored as a Neighborhood Hero by ComEd for her involvement in numerous community-based initiatives.

As a psychologist and life coach, Keyes supplies clients with the necessary tools and techniques to awaken their divine energy, heal their open wounds and create an aura of love, compassionate and tranquility.

For the last two years, Jazz Keyes has managed to grow her brand as a dating and relationship writer for two major media platforms, JET Magazine and Black and Married with Kids. Her first book, If We Knew Better: Soul Cries of Women Past and Present, is scheduled for release May 2017. The book is currently available for sale at www.jazzkeyes.com/presale.

Keyes is preparing to begin her PHD program Fall 2017. She will be studying to receive her Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Couples Therapy. Keyes has devoted a great deal of her time and energy on mastering the art of communication to create healthy, dynamic, long-lasting relationships and to help others do the same.

Jazz Keyes is an aspiring bestselling author. Focusing on spirituality, emotional empowerment, and love, Keyes hopes to one day deliver soul healing messages as a television personality and international inspirational speaker.

Recently, Ms. Keyes was on our show talking her article Put Down Your Cape: Solving the Black Superwoman Syndrome. During our conversation Ms. Keyes talked about:

– Her background including her education
– What she learned from being in the corporate world and when and why she left the corporate world
– Her entry into the world of life coaching
– Her relationship with Ebony Magazine
– How the article came about
– Her thoughts on the state of the relationships between Black men and Black women
– She expands on the article and answers questions from the live audience
– The response to the article
– Her message to Black men in regards to this subject

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YouTube
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With all apologies due to Mick Jagger, Keith “Murph” Murphy may not be a man of immense wealth, but he does have taste.

For well over a decade, the Chicago-born journalist, author, editor and blogger has sparred with the likes of a brazen hip hop demigod (Jay-Z); Oscar-winning Hollywood royalty (Leonardo DiCaprio); Young Money’s left-field, multi-platinum groundbreaker (Lil Wayne);  a social media goddess (Kim Kardashian);  rap’s great white hope (Eminem); the most influential R&B diva of the modern age (Mary J. Blige); and Motown’s last superstar (Rick James).

Mr. Murphy’s work has appeared in such respected publications and online sites as VIBE, The New York Post, Billboard, Complex, ESPN’s The Undefeated, OZY, and Essence. His critically acclaimed VIBE blog Full Clip has featured career-dissecting interviews from a who’s who of music legends ranging from Erykah Badu to Will.i.am. Mr. Murphy is a frequent commentator on CNN, VH1, and A&E Biography and has appeared on FOX News’ highly rated The O’Reilly Factor as well as BET. And Mr. Murphy is the author of the 2006 men’s lifestyle book Manifest X.O. and is currently a senior editor at VIBE.

Mr. Murphy has also written music bios for a wide range of artists from 50 Cent to Bell Biv DeVoe. Three of Mr. Murphy’s features stand out amongst the pack: His definitive cover story on late gangsta rap creator and Straight Outta Compton icon Eazy E (http://www.vibe.com/featured/vibe-eazy-e-cover-story/), the much talked about Prince/Michael Jackson oral history (http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/michael-jackson-vs-prince-oral-history/) and the making of Prince’s last studio album HitNRun Phase 2 (http://www.vibe.com/featured/hitnrun-phase-two-an-oral-history-of-princes-last-studio-album/). Most recently, Mr. Murphy’s work has been featured in ESPN’s The Undefeated: An oral history on Shaquille O’Neal’s Shaq Diesel debut album (http://theundefeated.com/features/oral-history-shaq-shaquille-oneal-shaq-diesel-the-making-of-rap-hip-hop/) and a feature on New Edition and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (http://theundefeated.com/features/new-edition-rock-roll-hall-fame-music/).

Recently, Mr. Murphy was on our show to talk about his article Let’s take it to the stage! which he remembers and ranks each tour by the legendary musician – Prince. During our conversation, he talked about:

– A little about himself
– His first encounters with Prince including his Prince concert experience on the Lovesexy tour
– Why did he write the article
– The significance of August 20, 1983 in Prince’s career
– The criteria that he used to rate Prince’s tours
– Which tours that his wished he had seen
– The tours that he feels are Prince’s the best
– What he feels is Prince’s legacy

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Michael Williams is a dynamic, talented producer and host of talk radio and music-related radio and television programs. Michael appears frequently on Toronto’s tv news networks and radio, sitting in as guest host for Newstalk1010 radio talk shows. Famous for hosting the popular Soul in the City series for MuchMusic, which was syndicated in 19 European countries and Japan, The Power Hour and Electric Circus, also on the MuchMusic TV network. Michael has interviewed politicians, newsmakers and international recording artists and filmmakers including Stevie Wonder, Whitney Huston, Quincy Jones, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Mark Wahlberg.

Mr. Williams was recently on our show. During our conversation, he talked about

Life growing up in Cleveland in an music environment and how he got into music
– The first 45 and the first album that he bought
– the importance of Jackie Mittoo on reggae music
– How he arrived in Canada
– His radio days in Cleveland and Montreal and how he got his gig at Much Music (Canada’s national music video channel)
– his first day at Much Music and his first two interviews with Run DMC and Lou Reed in the same day
– His thoughts on the 25th anniversary of the LA Riots

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Every day more people are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), an unpredictable illness that affects vision, balance, memory and mobility. Currently, we don’t know what causes MS and there is no cure. Josephine Casey’s sister Tionna was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in November of 2013. This took our family by surprise and set us on a journey to find a cure. Josephine would love to have you join her on the evening of May 6, 2017 to help raise funds to end Multiple Sclerosis. Ms. Casey would like to invite all those who may be battling MS or and form of sickness to help raise and create awareness. Your support means families within the community who are impacted by MS do not have to face this alone. Josephine would invite you to join us for a special evening in honour of Tionna in support of the MS Society.

Advance ticket(s): $30 (includes dinner, beverage, and entertainment) EMT info.lifespoetryce@gmail.com Donations are also accepted.

Ms. Casey was live on our to talk about the 4th Annual MS Fundraising Dinner which is being held on May 6, 2017 at Spicy Cocina Family Restaurant and Cafe at 5 McMurchy Avenue North in Brampton, Ontario.

During our conversations, Josephine and talked about:

– some her background including why did she start the project
– What she has learned about MS and how the dinner has grown over the years
– Some of the history of the event and what she has learned about herself
– Tionna shares some of her story and how much she loves her sister
– What to look forward to at this year’s event

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Jonathan O. Shaw and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Donald Trump’s First 100 Days Were A Stress Test For Democracy

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 5 Films Look At The Los Angeles Riots From (Almost) Every Angle

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Bank Black Movement Gains Traction

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Earn Trust To Help Rid Health Disparities In Minority Men

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Spike Lee – ‘Black Men Are Still Viewed As Predators’

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Dwayne Matthews is a life and education strategist. He converges and shares knowledge on education, disruptive technology, practical psychology and the evolution of work.

Matthews was also a Venture Partner of Yet2 Ventures secondary fund. He was responsible for Canadian technology and fund scouting, while working with Ben duPont (duPont Family). Matthews was also the Canadian executive director of an intelligence firm and was focused on finding disruptive and future looking technologies for the Fortune 500.

Previously Mr. Matthews was the managing director and passionate spokesperson behind the Clean 15 Challenge, Canada’s largest cleantech challenge in 2009, and 2010, which partnered with NASA Techbriefs in 2011.

The Clean 15 Challenge was one of the first open innovation challenges in Canada to curate technology shopping lists of Global 1000 companies, and directly connect them to smaller clean tech providers that were focused on the fast proliferation of greener technologies worldwide.

Dwayne was also one of the pioneers of open innovation in Canada, a process that enabled companies to have wider distribution of R&D by accessing global expertise. Through the Canadian exclusive deal held by the Clean 15, he had access to senior level decision-makers at many of the world’s Fortune 500 who engaged his network for the specific purpose of finding new technology. His company was connected to one of the largest technology transfer marketplaces, which represented approximately 40% of global R&D capacity in 2007 to 2011.

Before that Matthews was an international educator at one of the top 5 private schools in South America and the junior chairperson at a TDSB school in Toronto, Canada. He was also a member of the core strategic planning team at The FDR International School, in Lima, Peru.

Dwayne worked to review trends in education that were driven by technological advancement, assisted in the customization and implementation of new curriculum and was part of a small team that created the school’s mission statement and implementation plans. His teaching philosophy focused on thinking frameworks as a means to transcend the rapid evolution of education paradigms.

Dwayne’s career path over almost two decades has afforded him an incredibly unique perspective on leadership qualities, psychological strategies and thinking frameworks used by highly successful and powerful people. His passion is speaking about how they can be simplified and leveraged in a rapidly evolving world.

Mr. Matthews was live talking his article Why Your Child’s Emotional IQ Will Be Crucial In Workplace Of The Future.

– Some of his background including growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and why he became passionate about parenting
– What has travelling taught him
– His experience as a teacher
– Why did he write the article
– The three things that parents need to guide your children in today’s world
– what are parents and the education system’s response to his thoughts
– Why he feels disruptive is going to be important to our children’s future

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Leadership Guru Jim Kennedy has over twenty-eight years of leadership experience and has served in management positions at various levels with the federal government and in private industry. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, as well as a graduate certificate in project management. He now spends his time writing and speaking on the topic of leadership development and as a licensed Realtor/recruiter with Keller Williams Realty. You can find follow him on line at his Website, on Twitter, on Facebook, and on LinkedIn. When he is not working, Jim is active in his community. He is a committed husband and father of three children, supports the deaf and special needs communities, and is involved with his local church. He resides with his family in Austin, Texas.

Ms. Kennedy was on our show talking about Understanding Your Purpose. During our conversation, Mr. Kennedy talked about:

– His life growing up as a military brat and what did he learn from his parents
– Some of his twenty-eight year journey in the corporate world, in the army and and what he learned in both
– How he met his wife
– Not becoming a leader until he became a parent and how he found his purpose
– He shares an incredible story about how he and has wife overcame losing two children within ten days of them being born
– How does he deal with clients that who are not certain about their purpose

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Discerning God’s Purpose: A Father’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

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The scheduled panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: America Must Address Black Men’s “Not So Silent” Mental Health Crisis

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The BlackHat/Whoever Believes That Black People Can’t Be Racist Is A Effing Idiot

The Dr. Vibe Show™: “What’s Going On?” Race, Brutality, And Injustice Since Rodney King

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The 11 Stereotypical Roles Black Men Play

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Prince’s Lasting Legacy For Black Men One Year Later

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Cleve DeSouza is a leading mortgage professional in affiliation with Matrix Mortgage Global (Lic#11108) and a seasoned real estate investor with over 10 years experience. He has assessed over 200 deals totalling in excess of 25 million dollars. He has a proven track record of ingeniously structuring single-family, multi-family, student homes and commercial assets. Owing to his engineering and dynamic project management background, he has consistently applied critical thinking and creativity to bring each deal to success in a timely and efficient manner.

Recently, Mr. DeSouza was on our show talking about his article Rent To Own May Be The Way To Go .

During our conversation, Mr. DeSouza talked about:

– Some of his background
– What got him into engineering and what made him switch into real estate and mortgages
– why did he write the article and an example of how he helped a client
– The average person’s knowledge of mortgages and the advantage of using his service
– How has the mortgage and real estate market changed during his involvement with this industry
– What is going on in the marketplace right now and how has his clientele changed over the last ten years
– His thoughts on recent action’s by the Ontario government to help the housing market and some suggestions on what the Ontario government should do when it comes to real estate
– Some tips when it comes to mortgages

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Cameron Fields is a sophomore journalism major at Ohio University and I am a student in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. He writes about the football, women’s basketball and track and field teams at The POST, Ohio University’s campus newspaper. He has wanted to pursue sports journalism since he was in the seventh grade. Cameron started blogging about the NBA in high school, and since coming to Ohio, he has continued to grow as a writer.

Recently, Mr. Brown was on our show talking about his article, Football: Black players aren’t worried about lack of diversity, just football.

During our conversation, Mr. Brown talked about:

– Some of his background, some of the sports he loved in school and where did his love of writing come from
– What prompted him to write the article
– His experience writing the article and the response to it
– The fact that there are still so many barriers that Blacks have to break in football
– How this article made him a better writer
– What message did he want the readers to get out of this article

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Dr. Vibe and Chetachi A. Egwu have a conversation about the state of livestreaming.

Chetachi A. Egwu is a Nigerian American professor, writer/producer, filmmaker, dancer/choreographer, artist and actor .She earned a BA in Communication from the University of Buffalo in 1996, then moved on to Howard University in Washington, DC, where she completed a Masters and Ph.D. in Mass Communication.

Dr. Egwu has served as a faculty member in the communication departments at Morgan State University, The George Washington University and Nova Southeastern University. She is currently communication faculty at the University of Maryland University College.

Her work has been featured in academic journals, newspapers and online publications such as The Grio and The Burton Wire, her creative nature reaches beyond writing. Dr. Egwu is also a dancer/choreographer and was a member of Carla and Company, Coyaba Dance Theater, Choreographers Collaboration Project in Washington DC and featured in several other projects. An avid filmmaker, she is currently co-producer and co-director for the documentaries Runway Afrique and No Justice, No Peas: Getting A Veggie In The Hood, and co-producer, director and cinematographer for the documentary Sunshine Chic. Dr. Egwu also is the host of MediaScope on the streaming platforms such as Periscope.

Recently, Ms. Egwu was live on our show We had a conversation about The State Of Livestreaming.

During our conversation, Ms. Egwu talked about:

– The livestream journey going back to Meerkat
– How she got into livestreaming
– Her thoughts on various livestream platforms including Periscope, Facebook Live, BeLive.tv, Anchor, Firetalk, Instagram Stories, Snapchat
– Why she feels now is the best time to be a content creator
– Some things to think about before choosing a livestream platform

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Celia Meikle is a Chartered Accountant, licensed with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, and has over twelve years experience in financial controllership and internal audit and over eight years in public accounting, servicing both publicly listed and private entities.

Celia’s public accounting experience was gained at PwC Canada, where she was an Assurance Manager servicing publicly listed companies, and a small accounting firm in Burlington Ontario, where her clients were mostly owner managed businesses and health care professionals (doctors, dentists etc) who were either sole proprietors or shareholders in Professional Corporations.

Celia’s financial controllership and internal audit experience was gained while working at BMO Financial Group and the TD Bank Financial Group.

Prior to immigrating to Canada in 2001, Celia worked with PwC Jamaica and the Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd.

Celia currently sits on the Board of the Hamilton Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HBSPCA) where she is the Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. She is also the Chair of the annual Excellence Conference and a member of the Board of Directors of Projam.

Celia is a member of the Kingdom Life Ministries church in Mississauga, and is the proud mother of two sons Daniel and Jonathan.

Celia is a member of the Green, Meikle & Smith Chartered Accountants.

Ms. Meikle was recently on our show. She talked about her article 13 Ways The 2017 Federal Budget Affects You.

During our conversation, Ms. Meikle talked about:

– Some of her background including the transition from doing accounting in Jamaica then doing it in Canada
– Some the key things that African Canadians need to know about the recent federal budget
– Her thoughts on the Canadian tax system
– Some of her suggestions when filing a Canadian tax return
– How one can be an empowered tax payer
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Dr. Vibe hosts the conversation “Are Black Women Leaving Black Men Behind?” with Zaza Ali and Dr. Tommy Curry.

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ZaZa Ali is a Mother, Teacher, Activist, Radio Personality and Self-Published Author. Her first book, entitled Black Matters, Volume One – The Scientific Intervention in Our Affairs, was released in May of 2015. Volume Two – Plagues of Dysfunction, was released in December of 2016. Her third and final edition of the trilogy “Black Matters”, entitled Lifting the Veil on Racism and White Supremacy is set to be released in the Summer of 2017. A frequent speaker on behalf of women and children, ZaZa has done extensive research on the cultural norms impacting the Black community, as well as the global dichotomy of racism and it’s impact on the human family. Her popular and growing presence on social media, fueled by what some consider controversial perspectives, has aided in her work to implement programs for privately owned schools as well as provide financial assistance for women and small business owners. The message to audiences of every demographic remains the same; Self-Accountability and an Emphasis on Truth, Spiritual Development and Service to Others is the key to (R)Evolution.

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Tommy J. Curry is a Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. He is a Ray A. Rothrock Fellow and has commented on social matters in venues ranging from Forbes, to Sirius XM. He is the author of over 50 articles on issues of racism, anti-Black violence, and the institutionalization of Black male death. He is working on a forthcoming books on Black male vulnerability entitled the Man-Not, and the Eschatology of Kanye West. Dr. Curry is a strong advocate and thinker for the reconceptualization of Black men and boys. He is adamant that the arguments used to justify their death and incarceration by Black and white scholars alike must be challenged.

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Russia, US And Military Intervention In Syria – What Next After Missile Strikes?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Trump Lies

The Dr. Vibe Show™: White Womanhood And Black Men Who Love Them

The Dr. Vibe Show™: #BlackWomenAtWork Shows Why Some Women Identify As Womanists, Not Feminists

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The Media Smears Black Victims

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“I think that love can saturate your soul, cure the common cold and restore balance when everything around you is falling apart.” Yanni Brown

Yanni Brown is an author blogger, relationship educator, speaker, and a lover of love. As far back as she can remember, Yanni has always been a passionate observer of relationships, intrigued with the dynamics of what works for some and didn’t for others. Her signature offers include “What every bride should know before saying “I DO”, The Touch of Love workshops for couples, and Making Love Better TwoGether, a series of marriage and relationship education workshops designed to assist couples and they navigate through the challenges that accompany love, intimacy, relationships, marriage, and the pursuit of happiness.

The Yanni Brown Making Love Better TwoGether brand was birthed from an unsuccessful marriage and learning from past relationships that enlightened her on how to infuse education, research, love, passion and purpose to create better relationships. Yanni’s writings on love, life and pursuit of happiness have been featured in Essence, Rolling Out, the Six Brown Chicks blog, and Black and Married With Kids. Best known for her appearance on OWN “Iyanla: Fix My Life, Season 1 (Fix My Backstabbing Friends)”. Yanni is a member of the BOSS Network, NARME (National Assoication of Relationship and Marriage Education) an Honorary Color Girl for the She’s In Color campaign, a member of the Boss Network and a former Chief Chick of the Six Brown Chicks. She has been heard regularly on The Doug Banks Radio Show.

Recently, Ms. Brown was on our show talking about Pepper Miller’s article, Where’s the “Black Love”​ in Advertising?.

During our conversation, Ms. Brown talked about:

– Some of her background and growing up in a special family
– How to found interest in the area of relationships
– Why she went back to college as an adult
– How she took her experience working in advertising and used it in relationship education
– The current landscape when it comes to Black love and advertising and why we are not seeing Black love in advertising and why
– What can African American do to change the current state of Black love
– What are African American millennials saying about Black love
– African American women’s portrayal in advertising/media when it comes to Black love

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The Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions LLC, a social change strategy firm, and the Center for Global Policy Solutions, a nonprofit think and action organization, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore is dedicated to making policy work for people and their environments. With more than twenty years of experience in the government, not for profit, and business sectors, Rockeymoore has directed successful research and advocacy strategies for an array of nonprofit, philanthropic, academic and corporate clients. The recipient of many honors, she was named an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow in 2004. Ms. Rockeymoore has appeared on MSNBC, NPR, CNN, Fox News, C-Span among other media outlets.

Dr. Rockeymoore was on our show talking about his article Will Driverless Vehicles Put Black People Out of Work?.

During our conversation, Dr. Rockeymoore talked about:

– Some of her background and about Global Policy Solutions LLC
– What inspired her to write the article
– Why isn’t government taking a serious look at this issue
– Her thoughts on the findings of the report and the response to it

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The Toronto Creative Entrepreneurs are a group of small business owners doing business in the city of Toronto within a creative industry. The group was formed to provide support to entrepreneurs in the creative community. The group helps individuals in all stages of their entrepreneurial journey by creating networking opportunities with expert speakers and organizations as well as opportunities for business owners to generate revenue and enhance their skill set. Our most popular event to date is the public shopping event, The MRKT.

The Spring MRKT Show will be held April 15-16, 2017 inside the newly renovated Holiday Inn Yorkdale. The MRKT features up to 50 vendors including fashion, beauty, art, handmade goods, home décor, food merchants, live entertainment, on stage demonstrations, and much more.

The group was founded in spring 2016 by Telisha Ng, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with a passion for connecting others and organizing social events. The group is supported by two other entrepreneurs, Renee Cameron (Linky Cupcakes & Renee Alicia Co) and Lionel Holder (Tdot Pics) who bring a wealth of experience in administrative support and new media.

The Toronto Creative Entrepreneurs is passionate about creating a support network where entrepreneurs can connect, strengthen their personal networks, and learn new ways to make a living.

Telisha Ng, Renne Cameron and Cam Holder were live on our show to talk about The Spring MRKT Show which will be held April 15-16, 2017 in Toronto.

During our conversation, they talked about:

– Some of their backgrounds including why and how the Toronto Creative Entreprenerus (TCE) started and how they all met
– Memories of the first TCE event
– The story behind The MRKT and memories of the first MRKT event
– What to look forward to at the Spring MRKT event
– Common challenges that they are hearing from entrepreneurs
– What services that TCE provides and what they see as the future for TCE

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and Jonathan O. Shaw

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Dear Conservative White Men – Black Women Are Undefeated, So Don’t Try It – http://bit.ly/2oLRaH1

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How America Fails Black Girls

The Dr. Vibe Show™: If We Truly Want To Stay Safe, We Need To Start Calling Violent White Supremacists Terrorists

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Slave Food – The Impact Of Unhealthy Eating Habits On The Black Community

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Americans Working More To No Avail

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Jeremy Helligar is a writer, journalist, pop culturist, and world traveler from New York City, where he spent 15 years working as a writer and editor for People, Teen People, Us Weekly and Entertainment Weekly. He’s interviewed such first-or-last-name-only A-listers as Britney, Sting, Cher and Bowie and shared his celebrity and entertainment insight and expertise on MTV, VH1 and E! Entertainment, among other networks.

In 2006, Jeremy moved to Buenos Aires, where he spent four and a half years. He learned Spanish and launched his own blog, Theme for Great Cities, a travelogue, memoir, entertainment bible and Sex and the City rolled into one, while living in Argentina. After dividing his time between Melbourne and Bangkok for two and a half years, he spent one month in Berlin, one month in Rome, one month in Tel Aviv and one year in Cape Town, while completing his first book, Is It True What They Say About Black Men?: Tales of Love, Lust and Language Barriers on the Other Side of the World (Amazon, November 4, 2014).

The Huffington Post, Thought Catalog, and The Advocate, among many other print and online publications, have featured his essays during his years abroad. He’s currently based in Sydney, where he’s worked as an editor for Nine Entertainment Co. while writing his second book, Storms in Africa: Notes from the Motherland, and wondering if he’ll ever make it to Antarctica.

Recently, Mr. Helligar was live on our show from Australia. He talked about his article I’m black and all my exes are white. Does that make me racist?.

During our conversation, Mr. Helligar talked about:

– Some of his background living in the Virgin Islands, Florida and New York
– How he got involved in the entertainment industry and his favorite interview of all time
– How did writing become part of his life
– some memories of his journeies to different countries and how did he end up in Sydney, Australia
– The background behind the article and how has this article has helped him, what he wanted to achieve with the article and the reaction
– Why have his partners all being white and his response to people who criticize this
– The fact that he has been ostracized by blacks and gays more than any other group
– His thoughts on racism in the gay community and what can be done to change it

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April Reign practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking and persuasive writing, but it wasn’t until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion.

Now, as Managing Editor of Broadway Black, Reign is able to capitalize on her strengths and pursue her calling, using her voice to spark dialogue and explore issues of race, politics and culture.

As the Creator of the viral hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, April Reign challenges the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. April Reign owned her opportunity, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry.

Reign is an influential and sought-after digital media presence, having built an organic following of over 70,000 worldwide. April Reign now travels the country speaking at academic institutions and consulting with organizations regarding issues of diversity and inclusion.

Recently, Ms. Reign was on our show talking about her article White people get to juggle for the cops. Black people have to fear them..

During our conversation, Ms. Reign talked about:

– Some of her background including why she left practicing law for twenty years to be an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry
– The story behind her creation of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag and its impact on the entertainment industry
– Why did she write the article
– Her thoughts on how Black Americans are treated by the police and why does she feels that there disparity in treatment of African Americans by police
– Her thoughts on policing since the election of Donald Trump and her suggestions on improving policing the of Black and Brown people by police
– What are African Americans telling her about policing
– Her reality having a son and having potentially dealing with the police
– The reaction to the article

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The Lives of Men (TLoM) is an integrated media and lifestyle brand that chronicles unique stories from the perspective of men of color. We inspire, activate and nurture the development of well-rounded men while serving as a compass to help them navigate their life’s journey.

Jason Rosario, Founder and Creator – The Lives of Men was recently on our show.

During our conversation, Mr. Rosario talked about:

– Some of his life growing up in the Bronx, New York with four brothers and sisters being rasised without a father
– How much has his Dominican heritage and his mother impacted his life
– The impact on him of being raised without a father
– His decision to become an entrepreneur
– The story behind The Lives of Men
– His thoughts on fatherhood, personal development, mental health and sexuality in relationship to men of color
– His vision of the future for the The Lives of Men

You can find more about The Lives of Men via:

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Dr. Steven Lake has been studying human dynamics and relationships between the sexes for over 30 years, first, as an actor and director for the stage, and then as a psychotherapist.

He has a Master’s degree in counselling and a PhD in Educational Administration. Steven worked for Corrections Canada in a maximum security prison hospital and currently teaches graduate courses in psychology at Adler University, works for the BC Society of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, and has a private practice.

Steven has been writing for the Good Men Project the last three years and is the editor for the Marriage and Commitment section.

He is the author of Talk2me: How to Communicate with Women and The Sex Formula How to Calculate Sexual Compatibility.

Recently, Dr. Lake was on our show to talk about How To Fight Fairly.

During our conversation, Dr. Lake talked about his article, here. He also talked about whether are couples getting better at fighting fairly and why has it not changed, when he realized that he wasn’t fighting fairly and the difference between listening and hearing.

You can find more about Dr. Lake via:

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Facebook
Good Men Project – Steven Lake

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Dr. Kai Dupe is an international advocate for spiritual and digital literacy. As a technical trainer and software development engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the information technology industry, he has dedicated his life to helping communities reach their highest potential. He is an expert in cloud computing. Kai has trained thousands of people all over the world on software development and cloud computing. He has taught classes on how to use programming languages such as C#, Delphi and ASP.NET. Dr. Dupe is concerned with technology integration in urban schools as well as the educational failures of African American males. He is an advocate for technology integration in urban schools and is dedicated to encouraging African Americans to participate in the digital society via workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements.

Recently, Dr. Dupe was on our show. During our conversation, he talked about:

– Some background about himself and his career technology which starting in May 1987
– The importance of technology, education, spirituality in his life
– who helped him in the early days
– Some of his work history including some highlights and why he not gone into management
– The importance of travel in his life
– his thoughts on spiritual technology
– His thoughts on technology integration in American urban schools
– The lack of confidence in African American communities
– How are African American educating their youth about technology
– The issue of diversity in technology companies
– The state of education of African American males
– How his message changed over the years

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Understanding #TrumpFlop On Obamacare In 7 Easy Memes And GIFs

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Everyone Loves Bernie Sanders. Except, It Seems, The Democratic Party

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Homophobia Is Rooted In The Struggle Against White Supremacy

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Sticks And Stones – Dismantling Black-On-Black Verbal Violence

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Scrutinizing White America

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Evan Richmond Gregory Jefferson, also known as ERGJ, is the CEO of ERGJ Enterprises. ERGJ is a personal finance coach and a certified financial educator. He specializes in bringing Investment education to the urban community. He is passionate about improving the financial literacy and economic awareness across the country. His company, ERGJ Enterprises, has 3 flagship financial Education programs for the family (KidVest, TeenVest, and AdultVest).

ERGJ is the founder of a Wealth building group called The New Black Wall St. This group was established in March of 2015 with 25 members and has grown to over 4,500 members as of February 2017. The focus of this group is to build Wealth, Protect Wealth, and Transfer Wealth. Generational Wealth Building is the premise of the New Black Wall Street. The New Black Wall Street established an investment club in September 2015 and is currently looking to establish their next Investment Club known as Club Milli.

Recently, Mr. Jefferson was on our show talking about Group Economics.

During the our conversation, Mr. Jefferson talked about:

– Some background including how he able to walk away from his job and become an entrepreneur three years ago
– The group economic programs that he teaches and who is his target market
– Some history on Black Wall Street and what he learned from it
– If integration been good for Black America
– If Blacks have something to fight for
– Why he focuses on educating young people about wealth
– Some of his future goals
– Some of the barriers for African American achieving successful group economics
– Why he feels that African Americans greatest enemy is themselves
– What he feels is the future of group economics for people of color and what does it look like
– What has helped him be successful

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Phone: (678) 851-2400

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Are you stuck trying to figure out your life’s purpose? Are you ready to take your life to the next level? It took Dr. Sims getting fired after working 30 years as an electrical engineer to realize he was in the wrong lane. Is this you? Are you realizing that you are in the wrong lane? You have amassed some success, but you have this nagging feeling that something is missing. Can you answer this question, Why were you born?

Dr. Walter Sims, a dynamic motivational speaker, certified spiritual, mental toughness, relationship, and positivity life coach, and award author, Living Motivated – The Beattitudes of Living a Motivated Life, knows what it takes to live a life on purpose. He understands your fears and limiting beliefs that have kept you stuck.

A spiritual leader by profession, Dr. Sims holds a Master of Ministry degree, Doctorate of Divinity degree, as well as a professional life coach certification. Dr. Sims aims at empowering persons towards significant increases in self esteem, focus, clarity, and productivity by helping them realize their life’s purpose.

As a life coach, Dr. Sims will support you in designing your life of purpose that you are fully engaged in, that is joyful and challenging with reduced stress and distractions that can threaten your peace of mind. Many of Dr. Sims clients also experience growth and a new awakening in their spiritual life because now they understand what it means to live a life on purpose.

Dr. Sims message to you:

“Your situation is not your destination; it OUGHT to be your motivation.”

Recently, Dr. Sims was on our show to talk about Living On Purpose. Some of the things that Dr. Sims shared about were:

– Some of his background including his twenty five years as a pastor and thirty years as an electrical engineer
– Why did he initially stayed away from being a minister
– While growing up, what did his father, his mother and his community teach him
– Some lessons that he learned as an engineer and when was his time to become a coach
– How he is winning his wife over in regards to his coaching
– The importance of knowing your why
– His five steps to living on purpose
– What does serving look like
– Some information about his coaching business including why he feels most of his clients are women,
– Do men and women approach purpose differently
– How did he get so many followers on Twitter (over 15,000), how has coaching changed him, how does he coach now believers and how does he approach being a pastor versus being a coach
– The story behind Living Motivated – The Beattitudes of Living a Motivated Life

You can find out more about Dr. Sims via:

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Minister of Motivation™ TV
Email
Phone: (205) 225-9757

Dr. Walter Sims
PO Box 10126
Dothan, AL 36304

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Shahmar Beasley is a 21 year old, 3rd year honor roll undergraduate student at Drexel University. At Drexel he serves as the 1st Black president of the Drexel Democrats, co-founder of the Drexel Rotaract Club, and founder of the Drexel Black Action Committee. In Philadelphia he serves as social media chair of a voting rights organization named Real Street Talk. He has been honored as the youngest ambassador to State Representative Margo Davidson of the 164th Legislative district. He has served as a college student recruiter for State Representative Donna Bullock, Judge Dwayne Woodruff, Darby Councilman Howard Blackson Jr, and PA Representative Candidate Whitney Hoffman. He was also selected for a highly competitve internship with the Honorable Judge Tamika Lane. Shahmar from his community service and politically oriented efforts has been featured on ABC News Nightline, Good Morning America, Huffington Post Originals, XXL Magazine, and Vibe Magazine.

Shahmar’s main quote in life that he lives by is:

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” – Booker T Washington

Mr. Beasley was recently on our show. He talked about his article Black Men Should Forever Be Grateful For Donald Trump .

The conversation was be co-hosted by Christopher “Flood The Drummer” Norris of Techbook Online.

During the conversation, Mr. Beasley talked about:

– Some of his background and when did activism enter his life including his parents reaction on him becoming an activist
– His thoughts on Donald Trump and Barack Obama
– What are young Black men telling him about Donald Trump and will Donald Trump cause older and younger Black to unify
– Does he feel that Donald Trump is a racist
– The reaction to the article
– Suggestions on how America needs to respond to the Trump presidency and his future ambitions

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum and Galen D. Bingham,

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Are NCAA Rules On Its Athletes Creating An Uneven Playing Field?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Young, Black, And Unemployed? 10 Tips To Land Your First Job!

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Self-Care For Black People 101 – Options Outside Of Church And Therapy

The Dr. Vibe Show™: People Perceive Black Men As Bigger, Stronger Than White Men. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous.

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Black Men Need To Be Emotionally Involved In Relationships

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, LeRon Barton, Galen D. Bingham and Christopher “Flood The Drummer” Norris.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Erased Onscreen – Where Are All The Interracial Couples?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Ben Carson Called African-American Slaves ‘Immigrants’

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump Attacks Obama Because He Needs A Black Boogeyman

The Dr. Vibe Show™: For Black And Brown People Fighting For Survival In Toxic White Spaces

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Changing Face Of Black Masculinity

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Quianna Rodriguez is the Founder of Happy Work Week where she provides people and organizations with coaching solutions that creates confidence, direction, and a precise plan of action for success. As a Master Certified Coach, Certified Career Coach, and Group Coach, she is committed to provide unparalleled service and performance that demands lifelong breakthroughs.

For over 10 years she provided Technical Writing, Education & Training, and Information Technology expertise to both military and corporate agencies. Quianna continues to educate and train others by providing corporate seminars and workshops at companies such as TIAA-CREF and is currently a Professional Development Instructor at the Carolina School of Broadcasting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Recently, Ms. Rodriguez was on our show talking about Millennials And The Modern Workplace.

During our conversation, Ms. Rodriguez talked about:

– The story behind how she went full time with her business Happy Work Week
– How feels millennials are changing today’s workplace and if companies are investing in millennials
– Her thoughts about and comments on various myths about millennials and the workplace including leadership, guidance, job satisfaction
– Her call to actionscompanies, older people and millennials in regards to millennials and the modern workplace

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If you’ve ever referred to Toronto as “Tdot,” a term coined by K4ce, a local hip hop legend or by its more recent name, “The 6ix” influenced largely by the OVO team and rapper Drake’s recent album, ‘Views from the 6,” then you are familiar with the far reaching influence of Canadian Hip Hop.

Recognizing the potential for hip hop to transcend intergenerational barriers, Dr. Mark Campbell, Ontario Certified school teacher and Professor at Ryerson University, and his team, created the Northside Hip Hop Archive (NSHH) and a series of accompanying archival exhibits to re-engage students at all grade levels and preserve an integral piece of Canadian history. The NSHH is intended to be a tool to produce engaging, new curriculum content for school boards across Canada.

Dr. Campbell currently teaches two inclusive courses on Race & Racism in Popular Culture from Antiblackness to Intersectionality and Sonic Innovations in Black Musics: From Dubplates to Controllerism at Ryerson RTA. “Uncovering hip hop histories in Canada are essential work if we are to imagine an inclusive, multicultural and diverse country. Without access to the successes, innovations and creativity of previous generations, we cannot provide in the classroom a solid context the next generation to strive towards excellence,” says Dr. Campbell.

Since the archive launched in 2010, there have been multiple archival exhibits held to raise public awareness. On March 4th 2010, NSHH held its first exhibit, the T-Dot Pioneers Exhibition in Toronto. A year later, CBC and NSHH joined forces to launch “The Hip Hop Summit,” a week-long celebration of Canadian hip hop.

In November of 2016, NSHH Archive in association with the Royal Ontario Museum, Ryerson University and The Masterplan Show at CIUT 89.5fm launched its first ever Archive Fellows honouring the lifetime achievements of Toronto’s DJ Ron Nelson from CKLN’s Fantastic Voyage Show (1983-1990) and the visual art of Hamilton’s Leon ‘Eklipz’ Robinson.

Also in 2016, the NSHH started the “I Was There” project, a community activation project honouring the work of various hip hop culture pioneers in five cities across Canada which started in 2016 and is continuing into 2017. “The I Was There project is about acknowledging the Architects of hip hop communities in several Canadian cities as well as about creating public awareness and appreciation about hip hop’s legacy in our country,” says Dr. Campbell.

The “I Was There” project celebrates the accomplishments of little known hip hop legends in Canada, adding personalized archival collections and narration to the existing archival content on www.nshharchive.ca. This year’s exhibits will be held in Montreal, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Toronto and Regina.

Over the years, participants have included legendary Canadian names in hip hop such as: Dalton Higgins, Citizen Kane, Ghetto Concept, Michie Mee, Kardi, K’naan, Dream Warriers, Saukrates, Shad, DJ Ron Nelson, Leon’ Eklipz’ Robinson, DJ Kool Herc and more.

Recently, Mr. Campbell was on our show talking about the Northside Hip Hop Archives.

During our conversation, Mr. Campbell talked about:

– Some of his early hip hop memories
– The story behind his hip hop show that he started in the 1990’s at eighteen years old for seventeen years
– How did Northside Hip Hop Archives start
– Some of the stories and people that are featured via Northside Hip Hop Archives
– How has the Toronto hip hop scene has changed
– The future of the Northside Hip Hop Archives
– The state of Canadian Hip Hop
– What is on the website

You can contact Mr. Campbell via:

North Side Hip Hop
NorthSide Hip Hop Archive – Twitter
NorthSide Hip Hop Archive – Facebook
Mark Campbell
Mark Campbell – Twitter
Email

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Recently, Dr. Vibe hosted a conversation about Black History Month with Jonathan O. Shaw and Henri Morris on the Black Men Talking show on WJMS Radio .

Some of the conversation topics were:

- Some of their experiences during Black History Month 2017
- Has inclusion into the mainstream been good for Blacks
- Does a cohesive Black community exist?
- Why are some Blacks disconnected with Black history?
- Are older Blacks sharing history with younger Blacks?
- The future of Black History Month
- Call to action for older and younger Blacks and non-Blacks

Catch the Black Men Talking show on WJMS Radio every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Eastern at WJMS Radio .

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Dr. Vibe  

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Galen D. Bingham and Kinte Fergerson.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The ‘Moonlight’ Win Is For Every Black Person Overlooked For White Mediocrity

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Stand Your Ground Laws Complicate Matters For Black Gun Owners

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Great Majority Of Violent Crime In America Goes Unsolved

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trayvon Martin’s Death Still Fuels A Movement Five Years Later

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Can Black People Be Anything Other Than Pawns To Donald Trump?

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Founded in 1972, the Harriet Tubman Community Organization Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Greater Toronto Area’s diverse community. Initially the organization focused on providing programming for youth, but over the years it has expanded its services to address a broader spectrum of the community.

The Harriet Tubman Community Organization works in partnership with various community groups and social services agencies across The Greater Toronto Area, and co-sponsors a variety of annual events.

In this episode, we speak and share with Ekua Walcott, the Executive Director of the Harriet Tubman Community Organization. Ms. Walcott shares some of her story with us. She also talks about the history of the organization, some of the many services and programs that the organization offers, some of the many challenges that young Black men are facing, the disconnection with society that young Black men are facing and what the Black community needs to do more forward.

If you would like to find out more information about the Harriet Tubman Organization, please contact:

http://www.tubmancommunity.org/contact.html (website)

tubman@htco.org (email)

(416) 496-2044 (phone)

(416) 496-0881 (fax)

2975 Don Mills Road (http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hl=en&tab=wl)
Toronto, Ontario.
M2J 3B7 (office)

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, LeRon Barton and Kinte Fergerson.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Did #OscarsSoWhite Work? Looking Beyond Hollywood’s Diversity Drought

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Voter Fraud Paranoia vs. Voting Rights Protection

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Before You Write Another ‘Millennial’ Thinkpiece, Understand Black Millennials Don’t Have It As Good As Their White Counterparts

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How Black History Explains Donald Trump

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Trump Era – The Politics Of Race And Class

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Dr. Vibe and Dr. Steven Lake discuss Are You Love-Able?

Dr. Steven Lake has been studying human dynamics and relationships between the sexes for over 30 years, first, as an actor and director for the stage, and then as a psychotherapist.

He has a Master’s degree in counselling and a PhD in Educational Administration. Steven worked for Corrections Canada in a maximum security prison hospital and currently teaches graduate courses in psychology at Adler University, works for the BC Society of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, and has a private practice.

Steven has been writing for the Good Men Project the last three years and is the editor for the Marriage and Commitment section.

He is the author of Talk2me: How to Communicate with Women and The Sex Formula How to Calculate Sexual Compatibility.

Dr. Lake was recently was on our show talking about Are You Love-Able?.

During our conversation, Dr. Lake talked about:

– Some of his growing up including some of the challenges
– His experience being an actor and theatre and how he switched into the world of psychology/therapy/counselling
– How men like to have sex and they become intimate women like to have intimacy then have sex – why hasn’t this changed
– That more men are able to communicate their emotions but communication is still an issue (he is seeing the same things over twenty years)
– Where men and women getting their lessons in love from
– How men have not been taught how to handle the transition in relationship (for older men the change in roles is difficult)
– That both men and women need to be more flexible
– Being a man more than ever
– women have to adjust to be love-able since they are very confused
– “Friends with benefits” is a good idea but many people get hurt
– That some men have given up on women
– That many young people working on themselves not relationships
– What have his clients taught him
– How can you become more loveable

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Good Men Project – Steven Lake
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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum and Kinte Fergerson.

The panelists will discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The New Underground Railroad To Canada

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Can Donald Trump Really Get Black People To Vote For Him

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Whatever Happened To Black Lives Matter?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 10 Unorthodox Steps To Preserve Black Love (For Men And Women)

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Healing The Black Family

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Dr. Vibe 

Join Dr. Vibe and Sat Purusha as they host the discussion Men And Relationships.

Sat Purusha writes about health, spirituality and masculinity. He explores what masculinity means in relation to the rest of men’s lives. Sat is also an editor and weekly columnist at The Good Men Project.

During the conversation, Sat talks about:

– The importance of a man’s relationship himself
– Where are men getting education about realtionships
– The importnace of listening and presence for when it comes to relationships
– His article, How To Love A Woman – 10 Ways For Men To Love

You can find more about Sat via:

Website
Twitter
The Good Men Project
Facebook

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- the importance of a man's relationship himself
- where are men getting education about realtionships
- the importnace of listening and presence for when it comes to relationships
- his ten points for men on how to love a woman

- How To Love A Woman – 10 Ways For Men To Love

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum and LeRon Barton.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Do Black Men Care About Their Health?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Black-On-Black Crime Continues To Be A Thing

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How I Learned My Own Value As A Black Male Teacher

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Here’s Why Trump’s Rhetoric Is Dangerous For Black People

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Dangerous Myth Of The ‘Missing Black Father’

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Dr. Vibe 

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ernest Owens is an award-winning multimedia journalist and editor for Philadelphia Magazine’s G Philly. He’s also an Entertainment Columnist for BET. A graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, he launched a career in media as a talk radio show host for WQHS Radio and as a video producer and op-ed columnist for The Daily Pennsylvanian. He is currently producing and starring in his own television talk show Ernestly Speaking! at Philadelphia Community Access Media where he is the youngest television host to have a talk show in Philadelphia. With a diverse production crew and format, his weekly program is part of his ultimate plan to enhance the representation of under-represented groups in the media.

Ernest has interned at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, NBC Philadelphia, and Philadelphia City Council. He is currently a contributing writer for The Huffington Post, where he covers a variety of social issues regarding society, race, and entertainment. His work has been featured on USA Today, Al Jazeera English, The Root, The Advocate, The Oprah Winfrey Network and other media outlets. He is a member of the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, and the Online News Association. His writing and filmmaking has even been honored with the Gold Circle Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and a Finalist Award from the Tribeca Film Festival. He loves chatting with people on Twitter so toss a tweet to @MrErnestOwens and check out more of his multimedia at ernestowens.com.

Recently, Mr. Owens was on our show talking about his article How the Death of Bishop Eddie Long Exposes the Black Church’s Dangerous Hypocrisy.

During the conversation, Mr. Owens talked about:

– How did he get a gig at BET and how has the media world changed over the years
– The story behind the article and the reaction to the article
– Some of concerns with the black church’s stand on homosexuality
– Some of his thoughts on the state of today’s Black church
– Does the black church have the same thoughts on homosexuality as white conservatives
– His message for the black church in regards to homosexuality

You can contact Mr. Owens via:

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Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Linkedin
Editor of G Philly for Philadelphia Magazine
Email

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Dr. Vibe 

Dr. Marvin Thompson is an educational leader who has spent the majority of his 25 years in the educational field turning around schools in challenged communities. The scope of his experiences in schools range from pre-school director, elementary teacher to district superintendent.

In 2003, his efforts led to his school being recognized as one of the top 15 most changed schools in America through the National School Change Award Program. He served on the Virginia Academic Review Steering Committee, which reviewed, revised and developed school performance standards which are currently being used in states across America. He has served on Governor Mark Warner’s Economic Development committees and Governor Tim Kane’s early childhood committee.

As the Chief Academic Officer of a charter school in New Orleans, Dr. Thompson was featured in Oprah Winfrey’s Blackboard Wars, a nationally televised documentary bringing light to the challenges facing urban schools in America. The program received many awards including CableFax’s Best Documentary, The CINE Golden Eagle Award and the New York Festival’s TV and Film Award.

Dr. Thompson has many televison and radio apprearances including the CBS Morning News, The Tavis Smiley Show, LA Today, and CNN: Headline News as an educational commentator. In 2013, he was a speaker at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp for Boys and the Indiana Black Expo. Dr. Thompson was most recently an invited guest of the White House to speak at the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Convention in Washington, D.C., to discuss the challenges facing boys in challenged communities.

Currently Dr. Thompson is the President and CEO of EmpowerED, and educational Consulting firm specializing in organizational systems development. His company has worked with schools across America from rural districts to some of the largest and most challenged such as the Los Angeles Unified School District. In 2009, Dr. Thompson was an invited member of the International Exchange of Scholars to assist the University of South Africa, the 4th largest university in the world, in revising its educational curriculum. These efforts will influence over fifty percent of the teacher workforce in the continent of Africa.

Dr. Thompson received his Ed.D. degree in Leadership & Policy Studies from The George Washington University, an M.ED in Administration & Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. in Psychology and Education from Randolph Macon College in Virginia.

Recently, Dr. Thompson was on our show talking about The Future Of Education Under The Trump Presidency. During the conversation, he talked about:

– The privatization of the American public school system
– What has Donald Trump said about education?
– Why wasn’t education talked about a lot during the last presidential election?
– What is the best strategy for parents when it comes to their kids education?
– His thoughts on the new American Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos
– The lack of diversity in the public teaching profession
– How will HBCUs fare under the Trump presidency?
– Will the Trump administration increase the presence of the police in schools?
– What will happen to funding for research?
– The future of integrated schools
– His call to action for Americans when it comes to public education

You can connect with Dr. Thompson via:

Twitter
Lighthouse Education Foundation
Facebook – Lighthouse Education Foundation
Facebook – Dr. T Educates
Email

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Dr. Vibe 

On the January 2017 edition of Black Men Talking (broadcast live on January 28, 2017 on WJMS Radio), Dr. Vibe hosted the conversation Trump So Far.

The panelists for the conversation were: Jonathan O. Shaw and Henri Morris discussed the following topics in regards to Donald Trump and his presidency:

- The innaugaration
- The tweets
- The Affordable Care Act
- Are matches against President Trump effective?
- The wall between America and Mexico
- Voter fraud and voter surppresion

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were:Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and LeRon L. Barton.

The panelists commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump’s Muslim Ban & The Backlash

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Spare The Kids – Why Whupping Children Won’t Save Black America

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Right And Left Misjudge Black America

The Dr. Vibe Show™: A Feminist Call To Black Male Entertainers In A Post-Obama Era

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black America Can Survive And Thrive In The Trump Era

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

Dr. Anita Jack-Davies is an academic and cross-cultural expert. She is currently Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University and founder of The Cross-Cultural Institute, a firm that specializes in creating cross-cultural curriculum materials such as online and blended courses, training programs, white papers and retreats.

While completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Jack-Davies gained experience in several administrative roles including Human Rights Advisor and Educational Developer, both at Queen’s University.

An expert in cross-cultural issues, she specializes in examining issues of equity, diversity and inclusion as they impact the changing Canadian workplace. Dr. Jack-Davies is a seasoned facilitator and offers strategic planning, training and advisory support to organizations.

She has recently launched the Badges2Bridges, an online, cross-cultural training program for law enforcement professionals in Canada and the United States and lives with her family in Kingston, Ontario. She can be contacted at anita@dranitajackdavies.com.

During our conversation, Dr. Jack-Davies talked about:

– Some of her background including being raised by her grandparents and herjourney as an educator
– The story behind Badges2Bridges and the details of the program
– Her thoughts on the state of policing minority communities
– Media coverage of police and its relationship with various cultures
– How can minority communities improve their relationship with the police

You can connect with Dr. Jack-Davies via:

Website
Badges2Bridges
Twitter
Email

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe 

Quianna Rodriguez is the Founder of Happy Work Week where she provides people and organizations with coaching solutions that creates confidence, direction, and a precise plan of action for success. As a Master Certified Coach, Certified Career Coach, and Group Coach, she is committed to provide unparalleled service and performance that demands lifelong breakthroughs.

For over 10 years she provided Technical Writing, Education & Training, and Information Technology expertise to both military and corporate agencies. Quianna continues to educate and train others by providing corporate seminars and workshops at companies such as TIAA-CREF and is currently a Professional Development Instructor at the Carolina School of Broadcasting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Recently, Ms. Rodriguez was on our talking about The Modern Workplace. During our conversation, she talked about:

– Life growing up in Ohio and how is she the same/different than her mother
– Her experience in the military and what did she learn from it and why she left
– The experience teaching young kids
– Why did get into coaching
– The story behind Happy Work Week and the Work Week Challenge
– Memories of her first client and that most of her clients are men
– How are men and women responding to the modern workplace
– Some of the challenges in today’s workplace

You can find out more about Ms. Rodriguez via:

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Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe 

Dr. Vibe talks with Ray Collazo and Dr. Tommy J Curry about The Obama Legacy And The Future Under Trump.

Ray Collazo is a seasoned activist who is one of the foremost national experts on political activism and Latino community engagement. Collazo is currently the Political Director for a prominent national Latino Civil Rights organization.

Ray Collazo is also the host of Rays Talk Show. Rays Talk Show has become one of the recognized Podcasts for anyone interested in the Latino perspective on politics and the hottest issues impacting our communities. Collazo has been recently recognized by NPR as one of the “Top 8 Latino Podcasts” in the United States and interviewed leaders and thinkers such as Ray Suarez, Residente of Calle 13, We Grow Latina’s Rachel Matos and YouTube Sensation Jenny Lorenzo.

A Puerto Rican from North Philadelphia, he is a proud family man, married to Michelle Roman-Collazo and father to Troy and Maxwell.

You can connect with Ray via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Google Play 
iTunes
Stitcher
Soundcloud

Dr. Tommy J. Curry is an an Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. He is a Ray A. Rothrock Fellow and has commented on social matters in venues ranging from Forbes, to Sirius XM. He is the author of over 50 articles on issues of racism, anti-Black violence, and the institutionalization of Black male death. He is working on a forthcoming books on Black male vulnerability entitled the Man-Not, and the Eschatology of Kanye West. Dr. Curry is a strong advocate and thinker for the reconceptualization of Black men and boys. He is adamant that the arguments used to justify their death and incarceration by Black and white scholars alike must be challenged.

You can connect with Dr. Curry via:

Twitter

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe 

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence Rasheed and Galen D. Bingham.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Jamilah Lemieux On Why She Won’t Attend The Women’s March

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The Death Of Bishop Eddie Long Exposes The Black Church’s Dangerous Hypocrisy 

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Greatest Black Love Story Ever Told 

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Will Our First Black President Also Be Our Last? 

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why MLK Means More Now Than Ever

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) hosts its annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year’s event is co-hosted by Tammie Sutherland of CityNews and author/pop/R&B artist Abel Maxwell.

The 2017 Kick-Off Brunch celebrates Black History Month in Canada with an afternoon of dynamic history, culture, and recognition of inspirational and talented individuals for their achievements in the arts, community services and more.

The award recipients this year are Lawrence Hill, Andre Degrasse, Bryan and Shannon Prince, Dwight Drummond, Spider Jones and Celina Caesar-Chavannes whose is also the keynote speaker.

The president of the OBHS, Ms. Nikki Clarke, was recently on our show.

During our conversation, Ms. Clarke talked about:

– Some background on herself and the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS)
– How did she get involved with the OBHS
– Some OBHS’s’s successes over the last year
– The list of this year’s recipients of awards and what to look forward to at this year’s brunch

You can find out more information about the brunch and the Ontario Black History Society via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe

The panelists for Sunday’s conversation show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Alfonzo Porter , Dr. Thomas L. Ryer and Brandon Jones .

The panelists for last Sunday’s conversation discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The Sound Of Your Voice Affects Your Career — Especially As A Black Woman

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Kim Burrell And The Complex Relationship Between Black Women And Gay Men

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Study Explores How Race Impacts Homelessness

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 12 Things You Don’t Need To Be An Incredible Black Man

The Dr. Vibe Show™: President Obama Delivers His Farewell Address

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

The panelists for last Sunday's show wwere; Rodney Kellum and LeRon L. Barton.

The panelists commentted on the following stories:

The 2016 List Of People We Don’t Mess With Anymore

The 53 Percent Issue

Why Diversity Programs Backfire And How To Fix Them

Tavis Smiley – BFOTs (Black Friends of Trump) Are Normalizing Racism

The Black Person’s Burden Of Managing White Emotions In The Age Of Trump

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

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The panelists for the first episode of 2016 were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, LeRon L. Barton and Galen D.Bingham.

The panelists will be giving their takes on 2016 including:

– Young black men losing their life in police custody
– The gun deaths of many African Americans in Chicago
– The Flint, Michigan water crisis
– The state of education in America
– The North Carolina trans bathroom bill
– Some prominent Black Americans who are no longer with us
– Was 2016 the year of whitelash and the state of Black leadership

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe 

On last Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Eastern, Dr. Vibe hosts a conversation at WJMS Radio with Jonathan O. Shaw and Henri Morris called Black Men Talking.

On last month’s broadcast, Dr. Vibe and Jonathan talked about some of the musicians that we lost during 2016. Some of the musicians talked about were: Prince, Maurice White, Phife Dawg, Sharon Jones, Bernie Worrell and Prince Buster.

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe 

Dr. Thomas L. Ryer is a husband, dad, granddad, certified life coach, spiritual counselor, as well as Associate Pastor of Upon This Rock Ministries in Mount Vernon, New York. He is also CEO/Founder of Transitional Life Coach Spiritual Counseling LLC & Transitioning Into Society, Inc. Many are amazed with Dr. Ryer’s life story. It is one of the many hardships but a now triumphant story. His amazing transformation will touch you and ultimately change your life.

Dr. Ryer has working with various populations and organizations. Many have sought him to address issues that affect inner city youth particularly young men. Additionally, the reintegration community and the fatherhood initiative have called upon him to speak to youth regarding life skills. He is one of the leading consultants combating the issues of the youth of today.

Transitional Life Coach Spiritual Counseling LLC core principal is “Changing One Life at a Time”. Its goal is to assist individuals/groups with transforming their lives. They understand that change is not easy but is necessary in redefining and reinventing oneself.

Recently, Dr. Ryer was on our show. Some of the subjects that he talked about were:

– Going to prison for the first time at seventeen and being in prison two more times during his life and how he became a man in prison and how he has turned stumble blocks into stepping stones
– What did his mother instill in the seven kids
– Some of his prison experience and his journey of knowledge and self growth
– The loss of his first wife to terminal cancer and remarrying
– His relationship with his mother (the rock in his life)
– What would his life be like if he had a father and how has it impacted his life
– why educating himself has not been challenging
– The message he shares with troubled youth
– What has his life meant to him

You can contact Dr. Ryer via:

Website
Twitter
dr.thomas16@gmail.com
Phone: (631) 509-1435

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

Dr. Vibe asks Dr. Charles Corprew III and Amed Hazel , two African American men, about sex and masculinity when it comes to Black men.

The conversation includes:

- If there a lot of conversation about sex and hypermasculinity among Black men
- Black male sex stereotypes
- Why do men have blurred line between sex and domination?
- How do men handle friendship, masculinity,relationship
- What factor does a women play in a man's hypermasculinity?
- What effect does a man's growing up environment have on his masculinity?
- How are Black men handling this subject?
- What role has the emasculanation of Black men have on this subject

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

The scheduled panelists for tonight’s show are: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, LeRon L. Barton and Randall Barnes.

The panelists commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Walter Scott Was Shot On Camera. When Will He Receive Justice?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Making America White Again

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Now Is the Time To Talk About What We Are Actually Talking About

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Messy Truth With Van Jones CNN Town Hall – December 6, 2016

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Legacy Of Barack Obama

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Dr. Vibe 

Randall Barnes is an nineteen-year old author, internet personality, public speaker and mentor who currently resides in Macon, GA. Randall is already renowned for his positive, realistic, moral driven writings.

His first novel The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson has garnered over 55,000 reads on Wattpad.com and universal acclaim. He writes for the popular news website Urban Intellectuals, the relationship blog Courting Her and literary blog Straight, No Chaser. Randall is also the author of the eShort Riverview High: Circumstances, which hit number #2 on the Amazon charts in the week of its debut, sitting right under bestselling author Zane’s I’ll Be Home For Christmas the weekend of the debut of her movie Addicted.

Randall is now a freshman Middle Grades education major at Fort Valley State University. His book The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson is available for check out at the Henry A. Hunt Memorial Library at Fort Valley State University and all of the other 31 University System Of Georgia libraries, including the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. He also was the first author to kick off the inaugural FVSU Author’s Series on October 14th. Along with his entrepreneurship, Randall consults over 35 Fort Valley State University students. His tutees include graduating seniors, sports players and even graduate students.

Recently, Mr. Barnes was live on our show. Some of the topics that he talked about:

– Some background about himself, where did his desire to write come from, the values that his parents raised him with
– How did he expose to so much culture at a young age including how rebellious stage was different than most teenagers
– The story behind his two books especially writing them from a Black women’s viewpoint
– The response from his parents and Black men to the books
– The story behind the article My Apology To Black Women
– How did he handle from being hated to being idolized by Black women
– When it comes to his writing, how does he differentiate between Black stereotypes and reality
– His call to action for young Black women and young Black men when it comes to relationships

You can contact Mr. Barnes via:

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Twitter
Instagram
Email

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

The panelist for last Sunday’s show was Amed Hazel.

Amed gave his comments on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: ‘As boys, we are told to be brave’ – Men On Masculinity And Mental Health

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Radicalism In The Age Of Castro

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Voting Rights, Already Under Siege, May Fare Worse Under Trump

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trevor Noah Takes On Tomi Lahren – I ‘Don’t Believe’ You Don’t See Color

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Here’s Why Bob Johnson Says Black America Should Find Common Ground With Trump

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

The scheduled panelists for the October 23, 2016 show were: LeRon L. Barton and Galen D.Bingham.

The panelists commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: This Awful Campaign Has Given Us A Glimpse Into A Secret World Of Men

The Dr. Vibe Show™: About Those 79 Cents

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Former Black Panther Leader On How The Party’s Enduring Spirit Started A Revolution

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Head Of Nation’s Largest Police Chief Group Issues Formal Apology For ‘Historical Mistreatment’ Of Racial Minorities

The Dr. Vibe Show™: To ‘Man Up’ Also Means to Stand Against Domestic Violence

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Dr. Vibe

Karen Jewels understands the life challenges that many women face trying to keep everything together. Drawing from her own personal struggles and her interactions with other women, “So many people are fighting ” Karen says, “fighting depression, poverty, lack, loneliness, abuse…the list goes on. Through my music I want to encourage the listener that, by faith, these battles have been won. I wan’t people to know that what I do is not just about the music, but it’s my journey towards success, documented through various forms of media. Everything that I share with the world is part of that theme.”

A busy mother who is determined to be an example of success for her children. Karen is also the owner of Upright Music Republic, a group of creative visionaries that executes creative ideas, develops and launches like-minded artists and organizations. Through music, media and the arts they produce creative content that promotes positive change.

On stage and has Karen has opened for groups such as Champion and Grammy Award winner Tye Tribbett. She has performed background vocals for various Toronto artists. As an actress, Karen has also performed theatrically in musicals like Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Lion King. Her Television credits include Walt Disney’s The Music Man, Nickelodeon’s Make it POP, Beauty and the Beast and Saving Hope and The Strain.

Powered by her faith, Karen has a passion for arts and desire to uplift, inspire and impact her surroundings. With the 2008 release of her EP, Creation Groans and her 2012 full-length album The Victor Project, Karen brings listeners on her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges through God’s love and grace.

Karen Jewels is a prolific artist with a musician’s heart who, through the vein of melodious creativity, unveils to the world the reality of God. Her music projects a voice which speaks to the core of the heart. As a singer and songwriter she invites us into an exciting journey on which there exists a backdrop that ranges from head nodding Hip-Hop Soul to Alternative to rhythmic Electronic Music and Spoken Word.

Last August, before a fundraising event, Karen was on our show. During our conversation Karen talked about:

– Some of her background
– Where did her creativity come from and the getting Lion King gig
– The story behind her first album how she wrote an entire album
– Some successes during her journey
– Why she was the doing the fundraising event
– How cancer has affected her family
– Information about childhood cancer

You can connect with Karen via:

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Facebook 
Twitter
YouTube
Soundcloud

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

Lloyd J. Vassell is a sales and marketing professional with more than 30+ years in the consumer goods, multi-media and high-tech industries. While working for Avon Products’ Pacific Marketing Group, Chancellor and Trefoil Broadcasting Companies, and Sun Microsystems, he excelled in growing the business, creating long-lasting relationships and penetrating non-traditional markets.

In 1997, Lloyd joined the Marketing Department of Sun Microsystems as the Sr. Manager of Corporate Branding and Global Sponsorship. Installed the policies and procedures that allowed for smoother acceptance and delivery of Corporate sponsorships. During his tenure, he worked on the sponsorships of the McLaren West Mercedes Formula One racing team, NBA, NHL, and NFL properties. His largest challenge was in developing the Sun Microsystem Par-3 Challenge, a PGA Tour event.

In 1999, Lloyd left Sun to create eSportNetwork; a digital content management company specializing in producing collegiate and amateur sports for the Internet’s broadband communities. He was savvy enough to negotiate and secure the digital rights for the Pac-10 and Big-10; developing and producing content before his larger counterparts realized the value of the content.

In 2003, Lloyd obtained his General Building and General Engineering licenses and built The Vassell Group, a certified minority-owned construction company. His firm specialized in luxury residential, commercial and public works projects.

In 2013, after suffering a serious health challenge, he decided to pursue his passion…cooking and food! He is building Vassell Foods Inc. into a leader in the Specialty Condiment segment of the Specialty food industry. He has taken his personal and family recipes, and is creating flavor profile not recently seen in the industry. Supporting his vision, Vassell Foods recently secured a contract with a branch of the military.

Lloyd is married to Lauren and they have two boys; They live in Oakland, California.

Recently, Lloyd appeared on our show. During our conversation, some of the topics Lloyd talked about were:

– Memories of growing up in a diverse neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York
– What values did his parents exhibit while he was growing up
– His experience going to university in Idaho
– The journey along his professional career
– How Arawak Foods started and the early days
– The products that Arawak Foods offers
– Some advise for entrepreneurs
– His thoughts after the American presidential election

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Facebook
Instagram
Google+
Pinterest

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe 

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and LeRon Barton.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Kanye West’s Travails Help Hip-Hop Open Up On Mental Health

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Blackonomics – It’s Time To Give Our Money Marching Orders

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Race Relations Off To Bad Start With Trump Presidency

The Dr. Vibe Show™: What Young Black Men Can Expect From President Trump

The Dr. Vibe Show™: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere:’ Watch Roland Martin Challenge White Nationalist Richard Spencer

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Founded in 1997, the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP), formerly known as Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) Toronto, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and is the preeminent centre of excellence for Blacks and Visible Minorities in finance professions.

Vision

Empower members to achieve excellence, by realizing the full potential of black professionals in financial services.

The Mission

To be the preeminent centre of excellence in the Canadian Financial Services industry, that supports educational advancement; promotes leaders from within the community and facilitates economic empowerment for black professionals and the minority community at large.

The Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP) will achieve our mission, by utilizing the pillars of our organization in a two pronged approach.

Recently, Mario Griffiths from the CAUFP was on our show.

During our conversation, Mario talked about:

– Some background about the CAUFP
– some of his background and how he became with the CAUFP including where his interest in finance come from
– How are people hearing about the organization
– The importance of financial literacy and how is the organization celebrating financial literacy month
– What has been the response to the organization’s finiancal literacy efforts
– Some of the other services that the organization offers

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, LeRon Barton and Galen D. Bingham.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: CEO Of AT&T Randall Stephenson Joins Starbucks And Ben & Jerry’s In Taking On Race

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Hillary Clinton Didn’t Shatter The Glass Ceiling

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Lives Matter Issues A Statement On Trump’s Election

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Obama Reckons With A Trump Presidency

The Dr. Vibe Show™: What Whiteness Means In The Trump Era

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Dr. Vibe

Dr. Vibe hosts a conversation about the 2016 American Presidential  with Jonathan O. Shaw and Henri Morris.

Some of the conversation topics are:

- Where were they and what was their initial reaction to the Trump victory
- The fact that the majority of women voted for Donald Trump and half the registered voters not voting
- The electoral college and its relationship with American slavery
- Media coverage of the election
- How much does this election reflect white privilege
-What is next for African Americans?
- Why have we heard nothing from China, ISIS and Black Lives Matters

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Dr. Vibe

Her coaching clients are guided to find their own strengths by discovering their “Why?” – saving time, resources and increasing productivity both personally and professionally. Most importantly, they learn the power to overcome obstacles by redirecting their perspective.

Her experience and education as a Political Campaign Manager, a Quality Systems Analyst and Marketing Manager coupled with her unique view of the world and her John Maxwell Team certification, help create the synergy and flow that are integral to achieving success and personal growth.

She is a member of the 1 Mile High Speakers in Colorado, a Distinguished International Toastmaster, alumni of TEDx Colorado Springs and shared several inspirational stories on The Story Project of Southern Colorado and Peterson AFB Storytellers.

Michelle was on our show recently. During our conversation, Michelle talked about:

– Some of her background including life growing up as a military child and military wife
– What see learned growing up in a large family including how her parents met
– How did her family get from the Philippine’s to America twice and the cultural shock that she had
– How did her and her husband met and how did he propose to her
– Life in Omaha, Nebraska and Tachoma, Washington and her life being apart from her husband for a year
– Where did her love of knowledge come from
– How being a member of Toastmasters has helped her personally and professionally and how the John Maxwell certification has helped her
– The story behind the book and her TEDx talk
– Some advice for anyone who would like to be a public speaker
– How she has left a legacy with her daughters
– Her passion to help children

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Dr. Vibe 

Mary C. Curtis, political columnist at Roll Call and NBCBLK, is an award-winning journalist, educator and speaker based in Charlotte, N.C. . She has contributed to NBC News, NPR, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Root, MSNBC, and talks politics on WCCB-TV in Charlotte, N.C. She was national correspondent for AOL’s Politics Daily and covered the 2008, 2012 and 2016 presidential campaigns. Her coverage specialty is the intersection of politics, culture and race. Curtis, who was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, is also a Senior Facilitator with The OpEd Project, at Yale University, Cornell University and the Ford Foundation. Curtis has contributed to several books, including an essay in “Love Her, Love Her Not: The Hillary Paradox.” You can find her work at www.maryccurtis.com and follow her on Twitter @mcurtisnc3.

Ms. Curtis was recently on our show talking about the aftermath of the 2016 American Presidential Election.

She talked about a variety of subjects including:

– What went wrong with the Hillary Clinton campaign
– What did Donald Trump do right
– Barack Obama’s legacy
– The future of the Democratic party
– what are Americans thinking post-election
– The fact that almost half of the registered voters did note vote
– Why the majority of women voters voted for Donald Trump

You can contact Ms. Curtis via:

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Dr. Vibe

The scheduled panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Alfonzo Porter and Galen D.Bingham.

The panelists gave their comments on the 2016 American Presidential Election.

Some of the conversation topics are:

- The panelists reaction to Donald Trump being elected President-Elect of the United States
- What did Donald Trump do right?
- What did Hillary Clinton and the Democrats do wrong?
- The media's role in the campaign
- Was the election a whitelash?
- What is Barack Obama's legacy?

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Dr. Vibe 

Chef Joe Friday was born in North Carolina, raised in Okinawa, Japan, trained in French Cuisine. His impressive culinary journey began when he enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America to train in pastries and savories.

At the age of 20, he was one of 10 pastry students selected globally to work in the international culinary program at Walt Disney World. Six months in, Friday’s superiors recognized great talent, and placed him on the “hot line.” There, is where Friday found his love and passion for savories and has been refining that talent ever since.

Within three years time, he had worked his way up to sous-chef and had successfully moved around to various restaurants within the Disney family. Friday was exposed to different cuisines and cooking techniques while working with influential chefs such as Chef Martin Yan (from “Yan Can Cook”) and Disney’s Executive Chef, John State.

After he apprenticed in Norway and England, he returned to Japan to perfect the culinary experience of his childhood; the art of Japanese noodle making. Friday took a position at the world renowned Nobu Wakiki, Honolulu. This was a pivotal moment in Friday’s career were he understood his identity as a chef. With a love for Honolulu, he furthered his career and established himself as the sous-chef at the Hilton Hawaii Village and shortly after became the Executive Chef at Giovani’s.

Seeking tutelage from Canadian renowned Chef Jason Bangerter, Friday assisted as the chef-da-partie in the opening of Toronto’s Luma by O&B at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. In the Fall of 2011, Friday joined the team at Bar Mozza (part of the Alimento Fine Food Emporium) downtown Toronto, as executive Chef.

Chef Joe Friday is also a co-founder and host of The Underground Chef Co.(UCC) which was founded in 2013 with the objective of providing Chefs and restaurateurs a platform to help promote and support the culinary community. UCC works with to-be-discovered Chefs in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa and their battles challenge Chefs to create several dishes from secret ingredients in under one-hour and provide audience goers with a real-time experience of life in the kitchen.

Chef Joe Friday will be appearing today (November 12, 2016) at the Gentlemen’s Expo. We had the opportunity to speak recently. During of our conversation, he talked about:

– Life growing up in North Carolina and Japan at an early age and what he learned during that time
– When and how did his interest in cooking start and how his family influenced his start in cooking
– Being highlighted in a video at the African American Smithsonian Museum
– How has the restaurant industry changed since he started
– Some realities of the restaurant business based on his journey
– How did he come into contact with The Gentlemen’s Expo
– What is a gentleman to him
– What the future holds for him

You can find out more about Chef Joe Friday via:

Twitter
The Underground Chef Co.

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Dr. Vibe 

The C.A.L.L. is a collaborative effort between Dr. Towanna Freeman and 17 male co-authors who worked to create the ground-breaking anthology. Each of the individuals who contributed to the book had a story to tell that was relevant to an entire generation of young Black men. The contributors’ life stories inspire, motivate and connect with young men to empower, create new opportunities and give them hope.

In its February 2016 pre-launch, The C.A.L.L. soared to the #1 spot in three different categories- Cultural Heritage, Inner Child and Leadership.

With the previous and current spate of events involving the victimization of young black men, The C.A.L.L is a very timely resource. Young men, especially those on the threshold of subscribing to the negative stereotypes created by society, are invited to answer The C.A.L.L and step up to their inherent greatness. The one message that Freeman hopes the readers grasp is that they are important and can make a difference.

Recently, we had four co-authors appeared on the show. They were: Dr. Nicholas Dillon, Kevin Johnson, Dr. William L. Howard and Claude McFarlane.

The gentlemen discussed:

– How did they get involved with The C.A.L.L.
– Where they hesitant to share their story and their contribution to the book
– The feeling when they finished their contribution and is there something that they have found out something about themselves that they did not know
– How can young men of color relate to their stories
– Some of the challenges for today’s young men of color
– Their thoughts on the future of young men of color in America
– The impact that The C.A.L.L. has had on them and the impact that they would like to have

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, 

Dr. Vibe 

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, LeRon Barton and Galen D. Bingham.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Study Finds Racial Discrimination By Uber And Lyft Drivers

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump’s Version Is BS – Here’s The Real History Of ‘Rigged’ US Elections

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why New Generation Of Black Activists Say, ‘No Thanks’ To 2016 Election

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Women Should Be More Than Voters

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 2008 Was A Celebration. 2016 Is The Opposite.

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Dr. Vibe

Shanita Hubbard is a student of motherhood, passionate social justice advocate, and writer. Her passion for social justice stems from a personal understanding of how families of color are disproportionally impacted by mass incarceration. This passion has been translated into action in the form of a diverse, justice centered career. From working as a therapist for youth on probation, operating job readiness programs for formally incarcerated adults, directing youth alternative-to-incarceration programs, grant writing, and now to a Criminal Justice Ethics Professor, Shanita continues to find creative ways to combat social injustice. Her creativity is also displayed via writing. Her writing is featured in The Root, EBONY Magazine, Abernathy Magazine, The Huffington Post and other publications.

During our conversation, Ms. Hubbard talked about:

– Here life growing up Yonkers, New York and how her mother encouraged education and her education journey including spending time in Spain
– How her brothers influenced her opinion on gender
– The journey through her career and being a mother
– Where did her passion to be a writer come from and memories of her first published article
– How she started writing for Ebony.com
– The background behind the A Love Letter to Black Men In These Troubled Times
– What are Black men telling her about love
– Is there friction between Black men and Black women and how can they hear each other more
– Is Black love still visible?
– What can the Black and the Non-Black community do better when it comes to Black love
– Responses by Black men and Black women to the article
– Her message to Black men and Black women about love

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Dr. Vibe 

The Gentlemen’s Expo is a celebration of all things that encompass a true gentleman.

This year's event is being held in Toronto on November 10 - 12, 2016 at Metro Convention Centre.

Are you or is someone you know interested in fashion, tech, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, sex, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, DIY and other things that would generally interest any man? Then they should come to The Gentlemen’s Expo.

There will be over 100,000 square feet of the best brands and experiences to ever be assembled.

Davide DeLaurentiis, Marketing and Publicity Manager for The Gentlemen's Expo was on our show recently.

Davide talked about:

- Some history behind the event and the early days
- How is this year's show different from last year and the emphasis on "brand experience" this year
- Some of the people appearing at this year's show and some of the work that it takes to make the show happen  

For more information about The Gentlemen's Expo, please click here

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Nicole Franklin, writer/director of the her first narrative feature as writer/director, TITLE VII, and two of the stars of the film, Chicava HoneyChild and Maria Pusateri talk about TITLE VII.

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Dr. Vibe 

Dr. Vibe hosts a conversation with Jonathan O. Shaw (Brampton, Ontario, Canada) and Henri Morris (Oakland, California). The conversation topics are:

The 50th Anniversary Of The Black Panther Party

The 2016 American Presidential Election 

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Dr. Vibe 

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - CATHY TOLLEFSON - DAUGHTER PROJECT CANADA - OCTOBER 27 - 2016

In Canada, there is a dark secret that is increasing in rate and intensity. Alongside the war on drugs and weapons, human trafficking is the third most profitable crime in Canada. As the subculture of predators are growing, our girls are more at risk now than ever of becoming victims. Daughter Project Canada is an initiative for the prevention, intervention, and restoration of Canadian girls at risk of sexual exploitation.

Cathy Tollefson is the Coordinator of Daughter Project Canada.

Cathy was on our show to talk about human trafficking and Daughter Project Canada.

- Some of her background including spending time overseas between from nine to thirteen years old
- How did she found out about Daughter Project 
- Her knowledge of modern slavery before she started Daughter Project Canada
- The early days of Daughter Project Canada, what the organization does and some of the challenges
- The seriousness of the sexual traffiking situation in Canada and why there are not more people concerned about and involved with dealing with this issue
- What can men do combat this issue
- Some of the conversations she has had with some of the victims of sexual trafficking
- What is the future of the organization

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THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS - OCTOBER 30 - 2016

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - RODNEY KELLUM - SPEAK LIFE - OCTOBER 26 - 2016

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - NICOLE NURSE - BLACK LEOPARD PR - OCTOBER 26 - 2016

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - 2016 AFRICAN AMERICAN CONSUMER REPORT - CHERYL GRACE - NEILSEN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF U.S. STRATEGIC COMMUNITY ALLIANCES AND CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT - OCTOBER 26 - 2016

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DR. LARRY J. WALKER - THE 360 DEGREE APPROACH TO MENTORING BLACK MALES - OCTOBER 10 - 2016

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - WOODGREEN COMMUNITY SERVICES - RITES OF PASSAGE - OCTOBER 12 - 2016

THE DR. VIBE SHOW - MONICA O. MONTGOMERY - MUSEUM OF IMPACT - SEPTEMBER 19 - 2016