STUFF are live online conversations hosted by Dr. Vibe (Canada) and Jazz Keyes (United States) about current events and culture from a black woman’s and black man’s POV.

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 available here.

Ms. 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.

Our this episode of STUFF, Dr. Vibe and Ms. Keyes continued the conversation Is Education Still The Great Equalizer For Blacks?.

The special guest for this conversation tonight was Dr. Marvin Thompson.

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.

Some of the topics discussed during the conversation were:

– What is mindset of new teachers and are they ready to handle children of color and equalization
– Leadership and teaching
– How can education can become an equalizer for Blacks
– Why he feels that education does not matter for Blacks
– The biggest barriers for many young Black children when it comes to school
– The lack of Black teachers in the classroom
– Has integration of the school system been successful for Blacks
– What things from the pre-integration can be used today when it comes the education
– Call to actions for Black parents when it comes to education

You can find out more about Dr. Thompson via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook

You can find more about Ms. Keyes via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram

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

Dr. Vibe

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.

Dr. Curry was be live on our show talking his book The Man-Not: Race, Class, Genre, and the Dilemmas of Black Manhood and the subject The Need To Study Black Males Beyond Pathology.

During our conversation, Dr. Curry talked about:

– The story behind the book and what the book is about
– Dealing with incorrect assumptions of Black men
– The emotional effect on Black men of a negative sexual perception of Black men
– The lack of discussion about how many Black men are depressed and their lack of representation in colleges university
– The importance of studying the mistreatment of Black women … Is it more important than the study of mistreatment of Black men
– How did he come up with the title of the book
– The myth of Black men abandoning their homes and women and the violence of poverty against Black men
– His thoughts on Black feminism
– Racialized men as victims of rape
– The political economy and Black men
– His thoughts on Charlottesville

You can contact Dr. Curry via:

Twitter
Email

Please click here to purchase Dr. Curry’s book The Man-Not: Race, Class, Genre, and the Dilemmas of Black Manhood.

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

Dr. Vibe

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

Dr. Vibe

Steven Kiges (pron. Key-jez) is the co-founder and director of The Coach Training Academy. The Coach Training Academy is a professional, International Coach Federation accredited coach training school. Graduates have gone on to both build very successful solo coaching practices as well as taking their coaching skills to corporate positions including Microsoft, Google, and NASA, just to name a few.

Steve is a is an experienced Master coach with over 5000 coaching hours and over 10,000 hours mentoring people that want to become exceptional coaches or as he puts it “artistic agents of change”. To the coaching world, he brings both his own past struggles of growing up in a very dysfunction home, depressed, suicidal and at one point topping the scales at over 410 pounds. Professionally his first career was as a professional musician having attended The Juilliard School, playing various orchestras and as a university lecturer. After leaving music he then went on to build one of the largest Dental Software companies in North America and after selling that, followed his life’s passion of helping others. Dedicating himself to his core philosophy that “no one breezes through life…we all have our unique struggles. With the right support and environment, everyone can live life with purpose and passion often exceeding what they think is possible for themselves. His life is a testament of that philosophy.

To coaching, and coach training Steven brings a full background in neurosciences including; crisis counseling, emotional intelligence, Time Line Specialist, Master of Communication and a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

During this episode of the Learn To Coach series, Steve talked about:

The Business Side Of Coaching

During our conversation, Steve talked about:

– How procrastination is one of the biggest problems for many people
– Nominalization
– How procrastination is misleading
– Define-Constructions
– How procrastination keeps us from the truth
– Coaching the action not the label

You can find more information about coaching and The Coach Training Academy via:

Website
Facebook
Twitter
Learn To Be A Coach

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

Dr. Vibe

Vernon Lindsay is a consultant, writer, and, practitioner of the African Brazilian martial art called capoeira, capoeirista.

He is a passionate, creative, and experienced individual who wants to help your organization achieve maximum results in diversity and inclusion, personal development, and well-being.

Mr. Lindsay is a business and educational consultant, writer, and capoeirista. He provides workshops that analyze and offer tangible solutions concerning diversity and inclusion, personal development, and well-being. This work derives from his experiences as a college professor, business owner, husband, and father.

Mr. Lindsay was live our show talking about his article When Pretty Boys Become Men.

During our conversation, Mr. Lindsay talked about:

– Some of his background including growing up in Chicago including growing up as the only boy with five sisters and some of the conflicts growing up as a man
– The relationship between his father (who is a minister) and him
– The background behind the article
– The challenges that he faced with masculinity growing up compared to the challenges that Black boys face today
– How has his family’s move to Mexico impacted the raising his sons
– His message for Black men
– What he wants to make sure that his sons know
– What message would he would like Black women and Black men to get from the article

You can contact Mr. Lindsay via:

Website
Facebook
Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Dr. Vibe

The scheduled panelists for last Sunday’s show were: LeRon Barton and Curtis Brooks.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: One Dead And 19 Injured As Car Strikes Crowds Along Route Of White Nationalist Rally In Charlottesville

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Hollywood Hates Black Love

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 50 Greatest Black Athletes

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why White People Feel Oppressed, Explained

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Does America Have An Appetite For The Death Of Black Men?

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

Dr. Vibe

STUFF are live online conversations hosted by Dr. Vibe (Canada) and Jazz Keyes (United States) about current events and culture from a black woman’s and black man’s POV.

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 available here.

Ms. 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.

Dr. Vibe and Ms. Keyes hosted the conversation Black Women And Entrepreneurship. Their special guest was Kike-Lola Odusanya.

Our special guest for our conversation tonight is Kike Odusanya.

Kike-Lola Odusanya is the founder of My Boss Is Me, a virtual global business and personal development firm. She’s a “serial entrepreneur” and a network marketing industry professional best known for a straight-shooting, results-driven approach to business and life.

Kike-Lola believes entrepreneurial experience encompasses life skills that all women should develop as a way to reach their fullest potential. That’s why she refers to the entrepreneurial experience as the ultimate life skill. She is on a mission to help women around the world see their deepest desires and dreams come to fruition through what she calls “the gift of entrepreneurship.”

She realizes business ownership is not for everyone, but Odusanya believes all women can benefit by exploring the mindset, talents, and knowledge of successful entrepreneurs and take control of their lives, proudly declaring, My Boss Is Me.

During the conversation Jazz and Kike talked about:

– What got Kike into entrepreneurship and some of her entrepreneurship
– “Mommy Guilt”
– Why they feel that Black women are the biggest influx of new entrepreneurs
– Profitability vs. passion
– Knowing your value
– The importance of getting help and being around the right people, the importance of mentorship and what they look for in a mentor
– What have they learned from some of their failures
– A piece of advice for a Black women who are starting the entrepreneurship journey

You can contact Ms. Odusanya via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

You can find more about Ms. Keyes via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram

Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/

Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com

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

Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Galen Bingham, Jim Kennedy and Curtis Brooks.

The panelists will be discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Let’s Talk About Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media And Creating Their Own Reality

The Dr. Vibe Show™: NAACP Issues First-Ever Travel Advisory For A State – Missouri

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why The Next Black President Could Be A Republican

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Of Course The Trump Justice Department Wants To Target Affirmative Action

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

Dr. Vibe

Lover of words, flowers, and anything sweet, Tamara Grant has a passion for writing. She spent several years ghostwriting romance novels and short stories and is currently back to publishing under her own name. Obsessed with Love and Hallmark Movies, lattes, and red lipstick, Tamara writes from a feminine perspective on Love, relationships, and life. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Tamara spent twelve years working as a licensed clinical social worker in Atlanta and currently works as an Intuitive Life Coach helping women discover their Divine Feminine.

A mother of two; a thirteen year old son and a six year old daughter, Tamara is an avid Baltimore Ravens fan who also loves watching boxing, MMA, and football.

Ms. Grant was live on our show talking about his article How The Divine Feminine Will Bring Back The Black Family.

During our conversation, Ms. Grant talked about:

– Some of her background including life growing up in Baltimore leaving Baltimore to go to Atlanta
– How did she into the area of social work and why she left it after many years
– the difference between for her between social work and coaching (what she is doing now)
– The story behind the article
– Some concerns that she has about some Black women
– The difference between aggressive and assertive and the importance for Black women in understanding this
– Her reaction to women who feel that men are not necessary in their lives
– Her thoughts on why there is a disconnect between Black men and Black women
– Why she feels that Black women are the key to restoring many Black families
– What does “divine feminine” look like
– The need to switch back to some traditional values
– The difference between sexual vs. sensual
– Her message for Black men
– Love, Light, Lucid (Facebook)

You can connect with Ms. Grant via:

Zen Publishing Company
Love, Light, Lucid (Women’s Only Facebook Group)
Twitter
Tumblr
Instagram
HuffPost

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

Dr. Vibe

Steven Kiges (pron. Key-jez) is the co-founder and director of The Coach Training Academy. The Coach Training Academy is a professional, International Coach Federation accredited coach training school. Graduates have gone on to both build very successful solo coaching practices as well as taking their coaching skills to corporate positions including Microsoft, Google, and NASA, just to name a few.

Steve is a is an experienced Master coach with over 5000 coaching hours and over 10,000 hours mentoring people that want to become exceptional coaches or as he puts it “artistic agents of change”. To the coaching world, he brings both his own past struggles of growing up in a very dysfunction home, depressed, suicidal and at one point topping the scales at over 410 pounds. Professionally his first career was as a professional musician having attended The Juilliard School, playing various orchestras and as a university lecturer. After leaving music he then went on to build one of the largest Dental Software companies in North America and after selling that, followed his life’s passion of helping others. Dedicating himself to his core philosophy that “no one breezes through life…we all have our unique struggles. With the right support and environment, everyone can live life with purpose and passion often exceeding what they think is possible for themselves. His life is a testament of that philosophy.

To coaching, and coach training Steven brings a full background in neurosciences including; crisis counseling, emotional intelligence, Time Line Specialist, Master of Communication and a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

During this episode of the Learn To Coach series, Steve talked about:

The Business Side Of Coaching

During our conversation, Steve talked about:

Why is coaching such a hot topic and coaches in high demand?
What are the opportunities in building a coaching practice?
What coaching areas are people gravitating too?
Why are more and more companies hiring external coaches?
The challenge of Selecting a niche or specialization?
What about multiple niches?
What if I still have some of the same issues as my clients do i.e. not perfect?
Coaching Logistics – Where to do the actual sessions?
What are the ways of offering coaching services?

You can find more information about coaching and The Coach Training Academy via:

Website
Facebook
Twitter

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

Dr. Vibe

We would like to apologize for the poor audio quality at times during this conversation.

D’Juan Hopewell is a career advocate for oppressed people. His work has been instrumental in passing major legislation in the Maryland General Assembly, including marriage equality, the Dream Act and retirement security. His anti-hunger work resulted in an unprecedented funding increase from the legislature toward school breakfast programs for children. D’Juan currently runs a blog, HopewellThought.com and contributes for the HuffPost and Blavity.com. His current focus as an entrepreneur is creating jobs on the South Side of Chicago.

Mr. Hopewell was our on our show talking about his article How Could We Have So Much Hate For Umar, But Love R. Kelly?.

During our conversation, Mr. Hopewell talked about:

– Some of his background including life growing up as a preacher’s kid, how he hated school
– Dropping out of university and being unemployed for three years
– Why did he write the article
– His belief that many men are unconsciously sexist and the root causes for this
– Why the world is unsafe for Black women and who is responsible for this situation
– Why he hasn’t spoken about this issue with Black men
– His thoughts on the current state of relationships with Black women and Black men
– Reaction to the article
– His call to action for Black men and Black women

You can connect with Mr. Hopewell via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

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

Dr. Vibe 

Victor A. Kwansa, Esq. is an attorney, education advocate, poet, and essayist from Prince George’s County, Maryland. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University in 2008, and he graduated from Harvard Law School in 2011. His essays have been featured in Blavity and a Yale booklet for incoming freshmen. While at Yale, Victor co-founded WORD, a performance poetry group. His poetry has been featured in Essence magazine, CURA: A Literary Magazine of Art and Action, and Yale’s student publication, Sphere. In 2010, he was featured in The Root‘s online gallery of up-and-coming artists and entrepreneurs. He has spoken and/or performed at universities, K-12 schools, community centers, and even once while visiting a former slave camp in Ghana, his parents’ home country. His website features his poetry and essays regarding social justice issues and black historical figures.

Mr. Kwansa was on our show talking about his article How The Black Panther Movie Can Impact The Children Of The Black Lives Matter Movement.

During our conversation, Mr. Kwansa talked about:

– Some of his background including being raised by parents from Ghana and the values that his parent instilled in him
– Why did he pursue law as a profession
– How social justice and poetry become part of his life
– The background behind the article
– His thoughts on #BlackLivesMatter and his concerns when it comes to Black youth and their future
– The relationship between the Black Panther movie and African society and how the Black Panther movie can help all Blacks
– The reaction to the article and what would he like the impact of his article to be
– His memories of visiting Ghana
– What does he feel is the future of the #BlackLivesMatter movement
– What is up next for him

You can contact Mr. Kwanza via:

Website
Twitter

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

Dr. Vibe 

Alfred Edmond Jr. is senior vice president/Editor-at-Large of BLACK ENTERPRISE. He is a content leader, brand representative and expert resource for all of the media platforms under the BLACK ENTERPRISE brand. Edmond is responsible for helping to set and enforce quality standards for the editorial content of BlackEnterprise; and the Our World with Black Enterprise and Women of Power television shows.

From 2008 through 2010, Edmond held the position of senior vice president/editor-in-chief of BlackEnterprise.com, responsible for the development of the Website’s content, as well as the hiring and overall supervision of the editorial staff. In this position, Edmond played an important leadership role in the transition of BLACK ENTERPRISE from print magazine publisher to a digital-first multimedia content company.

From 2000 through 2008, Edmond held the position of senior vice president/editor-in-chief of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine. During his tenure as chief editor of BLACK ENTERPRISE (beginning in 1995 when he was named executive editor), the magazine’s circulation more than doubled to a rate base of 525,000 for 2008. In addition, the magazine earned nine Folio: Editorial Excellence (Eddie) Awards in the business/finance consumer magazines category, a Griot Award from the New York Association of Black Journalists, and more than a dozen other editorial and design awards under his leadership. An award-winning reporter and editor, he has been recognized by TJFR Business News Reporter as one of America’s 100 Most Influential Financial Journalists and was named to the Folio: 40 list of the most influential people in the magazine industry by Folio: Magazine in 2007.

Edmond appears regularly on television and nationally syndicated radio, including serving as host of WVON 1690 Chicago’s The Urban Business Roundtable weekly radio show; commentator on PBS’ Nightly Business Report; contributor to American Express OPEN Forum and The Doug Banks Show radio program; and guest expert on MSNBC’s Your Business and CNN. A nationally recognized expert on business and economic trends, Edmond is a highly sought-after public speaker and moderator.

Mr. Edmond Jr. was on our show talking about BE Modern Man.

BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image and accomplishments of today’s man of color.

With features of today’s leaders, executives, creatives, students, politicians, entrepreneurs, professionals and agents of change – these men share the common thread of creating a new normal while setting the bar in tech, art, philanthropy, business and beyond. The BE Modern Man is making a positive impact, his way, and has a story to tell.

During our conversation, Mr. Edmond Jr. talked about:

– Some of his background including how he got involved in media starting in college
– The day he was hired by Black Enterprise March 4, 1987
– The story behind BE Modern Man
– The Black Male Excel Summit in August 2017
– Some key moments during the journey of BE Modern Man
– Common success traits of the men that are featured
– What has made this initiative so successful
– His thoughts about Black men at this time
– How can Black men help each other
– What is next for BE Modern Man
– Black women’s response to BE Modern Man

To find out more about BE Modern Man go to:

Website
Twitter

For more information about the BLACK MEN XCEL SUMMIT which is being held at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Aug. 30–Sept. 3rd, 2017 click here. Click here to read an article on the BLACK MEN XCEL SUMMIT.

To receive $100 off the registration fee for the BLACK MEN XCEL SUMMIT go here and use the promo code: BEFFMK.

You can find out more about Mr. Edmond Jr. via:

Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest

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

Dr. Vibe

Jaydahmann is a hip hop artist and a trailblazing advocate for marginalized communities. His musical career skyrocketed in 2008 with the release of his first single, “Anything”, dominating both Toronto’s Flow 93.5 OTA Live and 93.7 WBLK’s Unsigned Hype’s number 1 spots. Jaydahmann’s electrifying live performances have captivated audiences at a number of Toronto festivals including the Toronto Live Green Festival, the Chinatown Festival and the If I Ruled TO – Youth Summit. Jaydahmann has shared the stage with hip-hop heavyweights such as ONYX, The Clipse and Bow Wow and receives the call when the city is seeking a profound voice for musical and social justice knowledge as witnessed recently when he was an industry expert for the Urbanology Magazine “Speak Out On Violence” project and moderated the Regent Park Film Festival.

Jaydahmann was on our show talking about the Power Of Influence conference that he is organizing that is being held in Toronto on July 29, 2017.

During our conversation, Jaydahmann talked about:

– Some of his background including how did hip hop and activism would become part of his journey
– The story behind The Power Of Influence and how the event has changed over the years, what to look forward to at this year’s event and some of the panelists
– Some of the challenges facing in some low income neighbourhoods in Toronto
– What he would like to achieve with this year’s conference

You can find out more about Jaydahmann and The Power Of Influence event at:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube

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

Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday’s show are: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and Curtis Brooks .

The panelists will be commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Latest R Kelly Allegations Are More Evidence That Black Women’s Words Are Never Enough

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why America Needs More ‘O.J. Moments’

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The Media Portrayed A White Woman Killed By A Minneapolis Cop

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Michael Vick—Who Killed Dogs—Should Have Nothing To Say To Colin Kaepernick, Who Stands Up for Black People Being Killed Like Dogs

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Is Black Male Privilege A Real Issue in Our Community?

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

Dr. Vibe

Kike-Lola Odusanya is the founder of My Boss Is Me, a virtual global business and personal development firm. She’s a “serial entrepreneur” and a network marketing industry professional best known for a straight-shooting, results-driven approach to business and life.

Kike-Lola believes entrepreneurial experience encompasses life skills that all women should develop as a way to reach their fullest potential. That’s why she refers to the entrepreneurial experience as the ultimate life skill. She is on a mission to help women around the world see their deepest desires and dreams come to fruition through what she calls “the gift of entrepreneurship.”

She realizes business ownership is not for everyone, but Odusanya believes all women can benefit by exploring the mindset, talents, and knowledge of successful entrepreneurs and take control of their lives, proudly declaring, My Boss Is Me.

Ms. Odusanya was on our show talking about some of her journey and My Boss Is Me.

During our conversation, Ms. Odusanya talked about:

– Some of her background including overcoming serious personal and health challenges
– When and how did entrepreneurship become part of her journey
– The story behind the book
– the importance the following subjects when it comes to being a successful entrepreneur: mentorship and coaching, structure, talking less and doing more, target markets, it takes time, sometimes you have to shread some tears, why love is the fabric of your business and you can’t be a prophet in your own land
– Why more women of color are becoming entrepreneurs

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The panelist for last Sunday’s show was: Rodney Kellum.

Mr. Kellum commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: This Dirty Little Secret Is The Real Reason Why Repeal Is So Hard For Republicans

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Travelers Often Bring Home An Unwanted Souvenir – Racist Abuse

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Jason Whitlock Says Protesting Racial Injustice Is ‘Stupid’

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Dear White People…

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Roland Martin Goes One-On-One With Dr. Umar Johnson

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STUFF are live online conversations hosted by Dr. Vibe (Canada) and Jazz Keyes (United States) about current events and culture from a black woman’s and black man’s POV.

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 available here.

Ms. 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.

Our this episode of STUFF, Dr. Vibe and Ms. Keyes hosted the conversation Is Education Still The Great Equalizer For Blacks?.

The special guest for this conversation tonight was Dr. Marvin Thompson.

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.

Some of the topics discussed during the conversation were:

– That education has never been an equalizer for African Americans
– If education been designed for African Americans?
– The state of the public education system for African Americans and what African Americans need to do
– What is the equalizer for African Americans when it comes to education
– The situation with the lack of teachers of color in the school system
– What should schools be doing
– How is data been used to hurt African American students
– Some of the reasons why there are gaps in the system for African Americans

You can find out more about Dr. Thompson via:

Website
Twitter

You can find more about Ms. Keyes via:

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Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram

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LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon’s essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Those People, Alternet, SF Bayview, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture was released in Feb 2013. LeRon’s new book, All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of dating, relationships, heartbreak, and marriage is available at Amazon.

Mr. Barton was on our show talking about his article Should Black People Call the Police?.

During our conversation Mr. Barton talked about:

– The reason why he wrote the article
– Some of his experiences with the police
– What did his parents tell him about dealing with the police and “The Talk”
– What does he feel the role of police is in today’s society
– Does he feel a good police officer exists?
– The fact that 49% of the felony arrests are Black people when only 4% of the population of San Francisco is Black
– Do older Blacks have a different opinion of the police than younger Blacks?
– Does he believe in community policing in Black neighbourhoods

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In observance of Black Mental Health Awareness Month, G.R.I.O.T. are continuing their series of symposiums, Tackling the Taboo. In this series, we touch on issues that often go ignored within the Black community (especially issues related to Black males). These events are meant to raise awareness and help the community and the members of it.

In this installment, G.R.I.O.T. will be discussing Black Mental Health issues facing our Black Male Community. This event is being moderated by Dr. Richard Hanzy, who will be joined by several black male thought leaders such as Dr. Lamont Francies, former SF Police Captain Cornelius Johnson, and Author LeRon Barton. G.R.I.O.T. hope that you will join them as they have an open discussion regarding issues that are often taboo. Also, please help them by building awareness through sharing of this event with others.

Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed was on our show talking about Tackling the Taboo 2 – Black Male Mental Health Issues.

During our conversation, Dr. Rasheed talked about:

– Some of his life growing up
– the story behind G.R.I.O.T. 
– Highlights of the previous event which was about Black men who have been molested
– Why is he doing this event about Black men and mental health

You can find out more about Tackling the Taboo via:

Everbrite

Tackling the Taboo 2 – Black Male Mental Health Issues:
Sat, July 15, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Delta Bay Church of Christ
913 Sunset Drive
Antioch, CA 94509
United States

G.R.I.O.T. is a non-profit mentorship organization for young black males.

G.R.I.O.T. Mentoring Group strives to educate and empower our young men to:

Take advice and instruction
Make good decisions
Contribute positively in their community
Assist and support one another
Make healthy choices and take chances
For more information and questions about our organization, contact Lawrence Rasheed, Founder at (925) 726- 6162 or Email

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The panelists for last Sunday’s were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists on the commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Employment Helps White Men’s Health More Than Women And Blacks

The Dr. Vibe Show™: There’s No Evidence That Immigrants Hurt Any American Workers

The Dr. Vibe Show™: What Young Black Women Need From Their Black Brothers—And The Church

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Reduce Encounters Between Young Black Males, Police

The Dr. Vibe Show™: What Will It Take For The US To Eradicate Racist Ideas?

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Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve is Assistant Professor at Temple University in the Department of Criminal Justice, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Beasley School of Law. She is a recipient of the 2014-2015 Ford Foundation Fellowship, an affiliated scholar with the American Bar Foundation, and a former Research Director for Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice. Her award-winning book, Crook County: Racism and Injustice in America’s Largest Criminal Courtwas an NAACP Image Award Finalist. Her legal commentary has been featured on NBC News, MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show and CNN.

Ms. Gonzalez Van Cleve was on our show be talking about her book Crook County: Racism and Injustice in America’s Largest Criminal Court and the Chicago Police Department.

During our conversation, Ms. Gonzalez Van Cleve talked about:

– Some of her journey in the world of personal journey including one of her first cousins convicted for a gang crime and being the first person in her family to go to college
– The ten year journey behind the book and the reaction to the book
– The Laquan McDonald case
– The situation in Chicago and what can be done solve to resolve it
– The fear and mistrust of the police that many people of color have
– Falsehoods when it comes to Blacks and the police

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Steven Kiges (pron. Key-jez) is the co-founder and director of The Coach Training Academy. The Coach Training Academy is a professional, International Coach Federation accredited coach training school. Graduates have gone on to both build very successful solo coaching practices as well as taking their coaching skills to corporate positions including Microsoft, Google, and NASA, just to name a few.

Steve is a is an experienced Master coach with over 5000 coaching hours and over 10,000 hours mentoring people that want to become exceptional coaches or as he puts it “artistic agents of change”. To the coaching world, he brings both his own past struggles of growing up in a very dysfunction home, depressed, suicidal and at one point topping the scales at over 410 pounds. Professionally his first career was as a professional musician having attended The Juilliard School, playing various orchestras and as a university lecturer. After leaving music he then went on to build one of the largest Dental Software companies in North America and after selling that, followed his life’s passion of helping others. Dedicating himself to his core philosophy that “no one breezes through life…we all have our unique struggles. With the right support and environment, everyone can live life with purpose and passion often exceeding what they think is possible for themselves. His life is a testament of that philosophy.

To coaching, and coach training Steven brings a full background in neurosciences including; crisis counseling, emotional intelligence, Time Line Specialist, Master of Communication and a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

During the first episode of the Learn To Coach series, Steve talked about:

Do people need coach training to be coaches and what is the value of coaching certification?

During our conversation, Steve talked about:

– Hww did he get into coaching?
– Do people have to have be certified to coach other people?
– The difference between coaching and helping people
– Is coach training valuable?
– What is wrong with just coaching and helping people?
– A “no nothing” state
– The difference between coaching and therapy
– When should someone think about becoming a coach
– What kind of options are there for training?
– What backgrounds are coaching candidates coming from?
– Can I get any certification or are their differences?

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On this edition of STUFF, Dr. Vibe (Canada) and Jazz Keyes (United States) hosted the conversation Is The Black Community Unified?.

STUFF are live online conversations hosted by Dr. Vibe (Canada) and Jazz Keyes (United States) about current events and culture from a black woman’s and black man’s POV.

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 available here.

Ms. 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.

During the conversation, Dr. Vibe and Jazz talked about:

– The division between Black women and Black men
– The division amongst different classes of Blacks
– Are Black women divided?
– Are Black women divided?

Remember to catch STUFF here every Wednesday evening at 9:30 p.m. Eastern/6:30 Pacific.

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Meme Kelly has a B.A. from UCLA and a MFA in playwriting from The University of California, Riverside.

She’s a producer and author of four plays and the author of three self-published books and two eBooks, which have been sold nationally at Barnes and Noble and on Amazon. She was a Distinquished Dean’s Fellow for a MFA in Creative Writing and Creative Writing for Performing Arts and a Gluck Foundation Fellow at The University of California, Riverside. As a Gluck Fellow, Meme introduced over 200 elementary school children to theater arts. She’s also passionate about serving homeless women and young adults with disabilities and has served in a non-profit for many years.

She is a contributor for Huffpost and writes about anything that tugs at her heart. She recently completed her first short film, Out of Bounds, and it’s receiving rave reviews. Out of Bounds received sponsorship awards from The University of California Graduate Division, from The Film and Theater Arts Department, and from The School of Interdisciplinary Studies. The short was inspired by a TV pilot script with the same name that was selected as a top 10 semi-finalist out of 175 scripts in UCLA Film School’s Samuel Goldwyn contest. The University of California, Riverside also recommended it for a Humanitas Prize, www.humanitasprize.org .

She is the mother of three wonderful sons and her oldest, who has been a miracle in her life, is autistic; She’s been married to her UCLA college sweetheart for a very long time. She resides in Southern California.

Ms. Kelly was on our show talking about her article Dear Black People….

During our conversation, Ms. Kelly talked about:

– some of her background including some of the things that her parents, her grandparents and others taught her while she was growing up
– Who influenced her about the importance of education
– Some background on the books and plays she has written and how she has developed personally through the journey
– Why did she write the article and the response to it
– What she loves about some of the people in her life
– The reason why there is a lack of peace in the lives of many Blacks
– The fact that some Black people cannot accept that some people just don’t like Black people
– How integration has been good for Black America
– Some of her thoughts on the last American presidential election
– The importance of economics to the advancement of Blacks
– If she would she have written this article ten years ago
– Her hopes for the future
– Her “Dear White People”, “Black Lives Matter”, “Dear Older Black Americans”, “Dear Young Black America”

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HuffPost
Email

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Music industry veteran Paul Porter has released the book Blackout, an explosive look at the corruption running rampant in the music industry. Blackout details Porter’s experiences in the music industry, from his first stint in radio in 1976 – when the busing riots in Boston sent him scrambling into WRBB at Northeastern University – to his tenure at BET and some of the nation’s top-rated radio stations.

“Blackout is a chronicle of my successes and failures, my dreams and disappointments in the music business,” Porter said. “It’s filled with the secrets the music industry desperately tries to keep, the stories no one tells. I wanted to expose the truth about the industry I love.”

Blackout takes readers on a ride through Porter’s whirlwind of media jobs, working for and with some of the music industry’s most colorful, well-known and scandalous players. It explores the insidious role of payola, an illegal practice that is firmly embedded in the music industry, deep in the grooves like tracks on a vinyl record. And it offers an inside account of how corporations killed Black radio and erased Black identity from mainstream Black music — and why Porter chose to fight back.

The book has already garnered the endorsement of major cultural figures, including Chuck D of Public Enemy, who called Porter a “guru and visionary” and said “Blackoutwill truly explain why things are the way they are.”

Tim Winter, president of the Parents Television Council, called Blackout a “compelling, personal story about how the music industry really operates” that “also offers an enlightening message of hope for the music industry and for its broader impact on our culture.”

Joy-Ann Reid, host of AM Joy on MSNBC, said “Blackout is essential reading for anyone who cares about the history and future of African-Americans in the multi-billion dollar music industry.”

Paul Porter has been a force in radio, music and television for four decades. His deep, seductive voice has resonated on the airwaves of many of the nation’s top-rated radio stations, and he spent 10 years at BET as Program Director, consultant and on-air talent. Porter’s expertise and activism have established him as a thought leader in the radio and music industry, and he is often sought out by major media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, SiriusXM, Entertainment Tonight and FOX News to comment on music, culture and race. He is the Co-Founder of music industry nonprofit Industry Ears and music and culture website Rap Rehab and currently serves as Program Director at Orlando’s low-power FM station The Wire 98.5.

Blackout is available for purchase at here.

Mr. Porter was on our show talking about Blackout: My 40 Years In The Music Business.

During our conversation, Mr. Porter talked about:

– Why he believes everyone is important
– Memories of growing up in Queens, New York and his start in college radio
– When he knew that music would be his life and his first big break
– Some of his major obstacles and how he overcame them
– Why he feels his book has been successful
– Some of the problems with the radio industry today including payola
– How did his stint at BET happen and thoughts about BET today
– The effect of video on Black music
– The story behind the book and the response to it
– Some of his favorite artists
– How can the consumer change the music industry
– His advice for people who want to get into the industry

You can contact Mr. Porter via:

Website
The Wire 98.5
Twitter
Instagram
Rap Rehab
Industry Ears
Industry Ears – Facebook
Email

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Bryan Crawford is a Chicago-based journalist who covers sports, politics and social justice issues for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in The Final Call newspaper, HOOP Magazine, SLAM Magazine, XXL and Rolling Stone.

Mr. Crawford was on our show talking about his article, Black men, Black fathers – Accepting challenges, embracing responsibility.

During our conversation, Mr. Crawford talked about:

– Some of his background, where did his inspiration to write come from, some of his mentors and some of the books that have influenced him
– His first big break
– Why did he write the article
– The misconception about Black men that bothers him the most and the factors contributing to that perception
– What needs to be done to change the negative stereotype associated with Black fathers
– His thoughts of the portrayal of Black fathers in the media
– How and when did he learn about manhood
– What are Black men telling him about fatherhood
– Reaction to the article
– His calls to action for non-Blacks, Black women, Balck men and fathers

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Dr. Vibe

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

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Pro Wresting Is The Perfect Metaphor For Trump’s Presidency

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Want To Increase Graduation Rates? Hire More Underrepresented Faculty

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Living While Black (LWB) – My Personal Struggle With The Unending Terrorism Of Police Violence In America

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Earl Ofari Hutchinson – More Reasons Than Race In Why Cops Walk Free

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why The Black Male Is More Complex Than You May Think

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YOWronto is an annual International musical extravaganza produced by FreshKut Productions Inc. Presented as a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, YOWronto is a tribute to Canada, boasting a diversity of activities.

This two day musical event takes place at the Woodbine Mall on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2017. Streamed live using the Peeks social commerce platform, YOWronto will be accessible by an international audience.

Vendors will showcase cultural arts & crafts along with a tasty variety of Caribbean foods and delicacies to savour.

Artists will entertain and music lovers both locally and internationally will earn LIFETIME rewards for supporting stakeholders.

YOWronto was founded with the primary goal of revolutionizing the way music & festivals are marketed. By combining a bricks & mortar event with live streaming and social rewards technology patrons, sponsors and exhibitors alike experience the thrill of a live event and the distribution power and convenience of the Internet.

Furthermore, to ensure that music lovers continue to support artists and sponsors that drive and support the festival, YOWronto integrates powerful social rewards technology.

Michie Mee is known within the music industry for her unique rap style of combining reggae and dancehall with hip-hop. Many successful artists have followed in Michie’s footsteps using this gifted technique. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, the Juno nominated rapper and actress is not only an inspiration for female musicians, but also all artists nationwide.

Michelle McCullock was born in St. Andrew, Kingston, Jamaica, later relocating to Toronto, Ontario at a young age. While in her mid teens, Michie began crafting her rap style, which quickly gained attention by both Canadian and American rap artists. Michie would also travel frequently from Toronto to New York City giving her more exposure amongst the hip-hop elite.

While performing in rap battles, Michie introduced a new formula by being able to switch back and forth between North American English and the Jamaican form of English known as Jamaican Creole or Patois. This daring move would ignite audiences and leave often Michie’s rap battle competitors stunned.

During a concert in Toronto, fate stepped in and Michie was introduced by Boogie Down Productions to perform on stage. This was a major accomplishment for a young Canadian MC to receive such recognition by a successful New York rap group. Michie would go on to team up with DJ L.A. Luv and form the duo, Michie Mee and L.A. Luv. By the late 1980s, Michie was featured in the Canadian hip-hop compilation Break’n Out, which was produced by B.D.P. members, KRS-ONE and the late Scott La Rock.

By the ending of the decade, Michie Mee would make history by signing with First Priority/Atlantic Records, making her the first Canadian rapper to sign with a major record label in the United States. Elements of Style was Michie’s first single with L.A. Luv. The single was successful in the U.S. and the duo also appeared on the compilation The First Priority Music Family: Basement Flavor on tracks Victory is Calling and On This Mic.

In 1991, Michie released her debut album, Jamaican Funk: Canadian Style, which infused reggae and dancehall elements within the rap album. The hit single, Jamaican Funk, received a Juno Award nomination in 1992.

Throughout her career, Michie has opened for many artists including Will Smith, Salt n Pepa, Heavy D, and LL Cool J. She also had the pleasure of touring with Queen Latifah, Audio Two and fellow Canadians, Maestro Fresh Wes and the Dream Warriors. Although she was a powerful force within the hip-hop culture, Michie’s musical talents did not stop there.

She went on tour with singer Sinead O’Conner and was a founding member of the metal band The Day After, formally called Raggadeath, once again showing her skills as a versatile musician.

In 2000, Michie released another album with Koch/E1 titled, The First Cut Is The Deepest, which would bring forth yet another hit single Don’t Want To Be Your Slave. The single featured Esthero and earned Michie another Juno nomination. That same year, while promoting her new album, Michie also toured hip-hop super group, Public Enemy.

Although Michie has a profound love for music, she has also showcased her talents outside of the music industry. As a member of ACTRA, she has acted in movies and television shows such as Short Circuit 2, Night Heat, La Femme Nikita (CTV), Da Kink In My Hair, Soulfood, and has made a special appearance co-hosting TSN’s Off The Record. She was also co-host of Canada’s longest running rap radio show, The Powermove Show on CKLN Radio in Toronto.

Michie has starred in the groundbreaking hip-hop series Drop The Beat and appeared in the blockbuster In Too Deep starring LL Cool J and Omar Epps, My Baby’s Mama with Eddie Griffin and “Chicks With Sticks” featuring Jason Priestly. Michie’s vibrant nature in a work environment is frequently noted and she is often asked to host events, which she does on a regular basis.

Aside from her life as an entertainer, Michie is also a mother who makes it one of her duties to keep involved with today’s youth. Knowing first hand the twists and turns artists often face in entertainment, Michie is an avid supporter of children striving to achieve a good education. Michie herself left university after her music career began to soar and has always spoken openly about the importance of education.

Michie Mee has had an outstanding career in entertainment thus far. With her currently working on hot new music, acting roles and a feature in the 2011 CBC hip-hop documentary Love, Props and the T. Dot, this trailblazer’s saga still continues. Michie Mee’s reign as Queen is far from over.

Michie Mee spent some time with us on our show.

During our conversation she talked about:

– Some of her background including being one of the few Black women involved in the early days of Canadian hip-hop
– Why did she go into hip hop instead of reggae
– Where did she get her influence to get involved in music
– The moment she knew that hip hop would be her journey and the memory of a show in Jamaica
– What has her musical journey taught her
– Advance for women of color who want to get involved in music
– How has the music industry changed during her journey

You can connect with Michie Mee via:

Website
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
Soundcloud
Facebook

Michie Mee is scheduled to appear at the YOWronto Music Festival on July 1, 2017 at 6 p.m. Eastern.

Some of the other artists scheduled to appear at the YOWronto Music Festival are: Alison Hinds, Eric Donaldson, Romain Virgo, Tessanne Chin, Professor Nuts, Lt. Stitchie, Baby Cham, Jay Harmony and Kim Davis. Iauwata, Captain Love, RaLion, Visionary, Ammoye Evans and N’ZYE.

You can find out more about YOWronto Music Festival via:

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Email
Phone: (416) 668-0945

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On the first episode of STUFF, Dr. Vibe and Jazz Keyes discuss “In Spite of Dashcam Video – Why do Police Who Kill Civilians Keep Walking Out of The Courtroom Free Men?”

STUFF are live online conversations hosted by Dr. Vibe (Canada) and Jazz Keyes (United States) about current events and culture from a black woman’s and black man’s POV.

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 available here.

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.

On the first episode of STUFF, Dr. Vibe and Ms. Keyes talk about In Spite of Dashcam Video – Why do Police Who Kill Civilians Keep Walking Out of The Courtroom Free Men?.

During our conversations, they talked about:

– Why black men are seen as a threat
– Dash cams
– Some of the reasons why police are not convicted
– The juries in these trials
– How do black people feel calling the police
– What is this situation doing to Black women
– Calls to action

You can find more about Ms. Keyes via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram

Remember to catch STUFF live here Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. Eastern/6:30 Pacific.

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The panelist for the last Sunday’s conversation was LeRon Barton.

Mr. Barton commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Common Thread In The Castile And Cosby Cases

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Spread The News – It’s Juneteeth

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Leaders Should Not Walk Out On Trump

The Dr. Vibe Show™: LaVar Ball’s Master Class On Black Fatherhood And Agenda Building Is Legit!

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Racism, Murder And Black Pain, The 2017 Riot Season Is Here

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Dr. Candice Bledsoe is the director of the Action Research Center in Dallas, Texas. Her research explores the impact of race, gender, and class in higher education contexts. She has received numerous fellowships including: The National Endowment of the Humanities, the New Leadership Academy, National Center for Institutional Diversity, University of Michigan, and Boone Texas Project for Human Rights Education. Dr. Bledsoe is the recipient of the 2013 SMU Women’s Symposium Profiles of Community Leadership Award. She received her Doctorate in Education from The University of Southern California. Dr. Bledsoe also holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and Baylor University.

Dr. Bledsoe was on our show talking about her article Excellence Does Not Shield Black Students from Racism

During our conversation, Dr. Bledsoe talked about:

– Some of her background and how the important role her grandparents and her parents played in raising her
– Where did her passion for social justice come from
– The background behind the article
– The importance of parents speaking to their children on the importance of being human
– Does she feel that education is the economic equalizer for Blacks
– Some information on the Cutting Edge Youth Summit
– Her calls to action to Americans

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Cutting Edge Youth Summit
Facebook

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Dr. James Thomas Jones III is an award-winning and celebrated History Professor who is an expert in Race Studies, Manhood Studies, and Cultural Diversity. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Dr. Jones has earned the following degrees:

African-American and African Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
African-American and African Studies (Master of Arts)
History (Master of Arts)
History (Doctorate of Philosophy)

Dr. Jones has facilitated educational workshops and symposiums in the areas listed below.

Cultural Diversity
Racial Reconciliation
Paving a Path to Success for African-American children
The Value of Diversity in both the corporate and educational arena
Race Matters

Dr. Jones is a motivational speaker whose message has been celebrated by a multi-racial/ethnic audience. The creator of the website Manhood, Race, and Culture, Dr. Jones’ philosophy is, “by illuminating your path to success, you are simultaneously honoring those that came before you and aiding those who are currently traveling with you and assisting that are yet to come.”

Dr. Jones III was on our show talking about his article IT AIN’T MY FAULT!!!!!!!”: BLACK MEN RESPOND TO THE INSINUATION THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DECLINING MARRIAGE RATES IN BLACK AMERICA.

During our conversation, Dr. Jones III talked about:

– Some of his background including growing up in a steel town in the state of Ohio
– the positive influences that his parents and the community had in his life when he was growing up
– How he ended up going to The Ohio State University after being away from school for two and a half years
– the story behind the Manhood, Race, and Culture and the article
– The response to the article from African American men and women
– Why he feels “The conflict over love and matrimony is Black America’s latest internal civil war.” and why does he feel this “civil war” exists
– The effect that the media and Black fatherhood has on this subject
– If African American society should any responsibility for this situation
– How he feels that this situation is becoming more widespread
– The effects of this situation and why he feels Black America is heading for a split

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Facebook
Twitter

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This year, as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary, ByBlacks.com would love to also celebrate Black Canadian fathers that provide the necessary emotional and financial support for their children daily.

The Father Project will showcase over 150 Black fathers from across Greater Toronto and highlight their perspective on being a dad in this modern day society.

In the profiles, each father will reflect on their relationship with their own father and how that has affected their relationship with their children.

The men selected will be drawn from various walks of life showing the diversity in ethnic background, marital status, sexuality, religious beliefs and socioeconomic standing within Canada. The Father Project want to demonstrate and celebrate inclusivity in parenting.

Two of the participants of The Father Project, Mello Ayo of The Lions Circle and RogerDundas of ByBlacks.com shared about some of their fatherhood journey.

During our conversation, they talked about:

– The story behind The Father Project
– Their reflections on how they were raised by their fathers
– How are they raising they children differently from the way their father raised them
– The biggest misconceptions and biggest concerns when it comes to black fatherhood
– Next steps for The Father Project

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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™: This Lying, Murdering Whore Called America

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Bill Cosby Trial – Mistrial Declared As Jury Deadlocks

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 3 Myths About Gun Violence

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Implicit Bias – Is Everyone Racist? 

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Men, Black Fathers – Accepting Challenges, Embracing Responsibility

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Karen Fleshman is a Racial Equity Trainer, Huffington Post blogger, and Government Accountability Activist. Her mission is to build and support a community of people committed to love, learning, accountability, and action on race in America.

Ms. Fleshman was on our show talking about Antiracism In America.

During our conversation, Ms. Fleshman talked about:

– Some of her background
– Where did her social justice journey began
– The initial response from her family, friends and communities of color to her social justice journey
– Her definitions of racism and white supremacy
– Anti-racism and white supremacy before, during and post the last American presidential election
– If there any parallels between Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump
– The current state of racism and white supremacy in America
– If America is at war with itself
– Her calls to action for government, communities not of color and communities of color

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Twitter
Linkedin

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Between Sept 2004 – Feb 2006, Tad Hargrave dedicated himself to learning his ancestral language, Scottish Gaelic, in both Nova Scotia and Scotland. He can speak Gaelic pretty good now. He also has a blog called Healing Whiteness: An Exploration of the European Indigenous Soul. he writes at Dear White Men on Facebook and he co-starred in Canada’s second Gaelic language film, The Fiddler’s Reel.

Tad currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta (traditionally known, in the local indigenous language of the Cree, as Amiskwaciy (Beaver Hill) and later Amiskwaciwaskihegan (Beaver Hill House) and his ancestors come primarily from Scotland with some from the Ukraine as well. He is drawn to conversations around politics, history, ancestry, healing and how those all intersect.

Mr. Hargrave was on our show talking about his article Dear White Men.

During our conversation, Mr. Hargrave talked about:

– Some of his background and how he became aware of the challenges that people of color and indigenous face
– The status of the lives of indigenous people and that environmental issues effect indigenous people the most
– The story behind the article
– The two directions that white people go when it comes to race
– Green light, yellow light and red light when it comes to cultural
– The two ways that white respond to racism
– The response to the article
– A call to action for white men

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Dr. Marcus Bright is a Political Commentator and the Executive Director of Education for a Better America. He previously served an Adjunct Professor of Public Administration and Political Science at Lynn University, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. Bright received a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and World Affairs from the University of Tampa, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Florida International University, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Bright was our show talking about his article Broken Dreams And Financial Illusions: The Secret Depression Of Black Men and Part 2 – Solutions for Broken Dreams and Financial Illusions: The Secret Depression of Black Men.

During our conversation, Dr. Bright talked about:

– Some of his background including where did he get his value about education from and what did his parents and grandparents instill in him and applying for three years before getting into medical schools
– Where did he get his inspiration to write
– The background behind both articles
– Insight about both articles and the reaction to them
– some of the causes of this situation and the effects it is having on Black men and the Black community
– What is Africa America’s role in this issue

You can connect with Dr. Bright via:

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Huff Post
Email

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LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon’s essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Those People, Alternet,SF Bayview, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture was released in Feb 2013. LeRon’s new book, All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of dating, relationships, heartbreak, and marriage is available at Amazon.

Mr. Barton was live on our show talking about his article Stop Blaming Trump for Racism (It was Already Here).

During our conversation, Mr. Barton talked about:

– Short background including where the passion for writing came from
– The story behind the article
– America’s history of racism
– Why some people feel that the election of Donald Trump brought out racism
– The story behind America’s Greatest Racist Hits
– Some of the racism directed to Barack and Michelle Obama
– His thoughts on the Alt-Right, Jeff Sessions
– Will African Americans be able to overcome racism on their own
– The role of economics in overcoming raising in America
– The future of racism in America
– the significance of the Trayvon Martin incident in the history of racism in America
– If he likes white people

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Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

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The panelists for the show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence Rasheed, LeRon Barton and Galen Bingham.

The panelists commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump – I’m Willing To Testify Under Oath About Comey’s Claims; Also, The President Is A Big-Ass Liar

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Bill Cosby’s Trial Is A Test for America

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Yes, There Is A Free Speech Crisis. But Its Victims Are Not White Men

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Social Isolation Is A Serious Dilemma For Too Many Men

The Dr. Vibe Show™: I’m Boycotting The NFL Because Of Its Anti-Blackness

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Anthony Carter combines his love of theatre, writing, storytelling, and black queer feminist theory to create projects that inspire all to greatness. He was a semifinalist in the Strawberry One Act Festival 2007 with his play Breakfast for Dinner. His book Unfettered Mind: The Importance of Black Male Mental Health, released in 2012, offers several winning strategies for remaining mentally healthy and emotionally resilient in a rapidly changing world.

Mr. Carter’s second book, Strong Stuff: Tips on Surviving and Thriving Despite Unemployment, offers insight on maintaining self-esteem and personal friendships while one searches for work. Based on personal experiences (2.5 years of unemployment and some homelessness), this latest book is full of exercises and quick easy to read and apply tips for thriving despite being jobless. In February 2016, he is publishing his first collection of Sci-Fi/ – speculative fiction short stories entitled Rules of Reality.

Anthony Carter and his husband are joyfully co-raising nine grandchildren while relentlessly devising techniques for the world’s evolution. You can visit him online here.

Mr. Carter was live on our show talking about his article, How Black Men Can be Seen Without Being Punished.

During our conversation, Mr. Carter talked about:

– Some of his background including life growing up and why he wanted to go to college
– Where did the influence to get into theatre come from
– the story behind both of his books including being unemployed for two and a half years
– The background behind the article
– Being a Black men, has he ever felt invisible
– The relationship between slavery and Black men feeling invisible
– Today’s young Black men’s state of mind compared to when he was their age
– What are some of the root causes on why many Black men feel invisible and ways that can be remedied
– What are young Black men telling him about life
– A way that Black parents can better raise their children
– His calls to action

You can contact Mr. Carter via:

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Twitter

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Bill Maher Apologizes For Using N-Word During Exchange With Sen. Sasse On HBO

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How Climate Change Affects Black People

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Attacks Like Portland’s Will Keep Happening Unless We All Fight White Supremacy

The Dr. Vibe Show™: LeBron James Responds To Racial Vandalism – ‘Being Black In America Is Tough’

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Broken Dreams And Financial Illusions

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Lisa Hickey is CEO of Good Men Media, Inc. and Publisher of The Good Men Project, an online multi-media, cross-platform content site and conversation asking the question “What does it mean to be a good man in the 21st century?” The Good Men Project gets 2.5 million unique visitors a month and has been talked about by CNN, The Atlantic, The New York Observer, Newsweek, Gawker, The Toronto Globe and Mail, The BBC, MSNBC, Sports Illustrated, Fox 25, and countless other mainstream media companies around the world. It is re-inventing media and creating what it calls “a participatory media company.”

Before launching The Good Men Project, the majority of Lisa’s career was in traditional advertising agencies, working, at various times, as an art director, copywriter, creative director and CEO. She has won a host of regional, national and international awards ranging from Cannes, MOMA, Clio, and The London Show for her work in advertising.

Ms. Hickey was on our show talking about The Good Men Project.

During our conversation, Ms. Hickey talked about:

– Some of her background in world of advertising including her helping launch Lotus Notes
– Why did she leave the world of advertising
– the story on how she got involved with The Good Men Project (GMP) from the beginning (June 2010)
– Where did her interest in manhood come from
– In the beginning, what were her friends saying about the GMP and was it easy to get people contribute money and time to the vision
– how has the GMP has grown and some of the popular topics on the site
– Some of the opportunities to those who contribute with the GMP
– Do women contribute to the GMP?
– The future of the GMP

You can find out more about The Good Men Project via:

Website
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Instagram
YouTube

You can contact Ms. Hickey via:

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Email

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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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Soundcloud
HuffPost

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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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Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram

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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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Twitter
Facebook
Linkedin
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

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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
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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

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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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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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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

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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.

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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
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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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Dr. Vibe 

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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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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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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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

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Editor of G Philly for Philadelphia Magazine
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Dr. Vibe