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Daily rundown of the topics on WVON's The Roland S. Martin Showby Roland S. Martin April 10, 2008 Don't even go there! Yea, its been a minute since I updated this page. But hey, we're working on it! China was on our mind and we discussed should President Bush boycott the opening ceremonies or if boycotting the Olympics makes any sense. Also, we talked with Johnny Taylor, CEO of IAC's Black Web Enterprises, about the launcy of a new search engine, RushmoreDrive.com. August 24, 2007 Click this link to watch the video, "Read-A-Book" by Bomani Armah that has garnered major attention on BET, and has its critics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SWs9hyWlXI< /FONT>July 24, 2007 Yea, yea, yea. It has been forever. But I'm pulling in two to three interns who will help with a lot of multimedia stuff so we can keep things going with the daily rundown. A group of Chicago ministers, organized under the banner of Pastors United for Change, traveled to Springfield on Monday to push legislators to pass a state budget, especially in the areas of education. They will meet Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 45th Place and Princeton Ave. For more info, contact Roosevelet Watkins of Bethelem Star Church at (773) 487-8441. June 18, 2007 Bishop Charles Ellis III joined us to discuss his new book, Things My Father Used to Say: Life Changing Wisdom in a Few Words. The book can be purchased here. Jazz great - my favorite - Kirk Whalum was in the house discussing his new project, and the impact of African Americans on music. June, of course, is black music month. 6 am “Things My Father Used to Say.” Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, author of "Things My Father Used to Say" and pastor of Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan. In the book, he examines the various aspects of his life in which his father gave him powerful words of advice to live by˜both in his family life and pastoral life. ROLAND’S TAKE. Dads get ripped today. They are marginalized in commercials and are often maligned. It’s time that we stop dissing men and give them the props they deserve for playing huge roles in the lives of children. Sure, you have individuals who don’t take care of their responsibilities, but there are many who do, and we ned to celebrate them. ROLAND’S TAKE. One of the issues Kirk raised was the removal of music from our school system. You know, I watched Mr. Holland’s Opus over the weekend and there was the scene where he discusses the removal of the arts from the school system. I played an instrument in elementary, middle and high school, and music is important. We are raising another generation of folks who don’t the chance to experience the creativity of music and the arts, and we are worse off as a result. March 26, 2007 What, two months since I updated this? Wow! OK, we'll do better. Big story...6 off-duty cops in Chicago beat down four businessmen THREE MONTHS AGO and they still have yet to be charged. And there is a videotape! Callers were pretty outraged this morning. Ald. Ike Carruthers, chair of the city's Police and Fire Committee, said if the cops who showed up after 9-1-1 calls were made didn't do anything, they should be fired. Service unions weren't too happy when aldermen didn't back the big box ordinance, which passed, but was vetoed by Mayor Daley. So they decided to target select aldermen, and some are calling their actions racist...or it politics? Tired of folks being ghetto? Somehow it has reached into the mainstream. So author Cora Daniels explores it her new book Ghettonation: A Journey into the land of Bling and Home of the Shameless. Jan. 19, 2007 Grey's Anatomy Isaiah Washington got himself in some hot water by using the F-word after the Golden Globes. He apologized after gay activists went after him. But Jasmyne Cannick, who is Blacks, says there is a double standard because white gays are silent about one of their own dressed in blackface. Jan. 12, 2007 Karen Eubanks Jackson, CEO and founder of Sisters Network Inc., a national African American breast cancer survivor's organization, is encouraging Black women to get involved in a national sister study related to the disease. To enroll in the study, call (866) 781-1808. To get involved in the local chapter of Sisters Network, call Beverly Gavin at (773) 363-8854. Ald. Arenda Troutman (20th Ward) issues a stern rebuke to her challengers on Thursday: she is running for re-election and doesn't care if the feds have indicted her on bribery charges. Should she step down or keep running?
Jan. 5, 2007 What's going on with Christians attacking Muslims? I was on CNN's Paula Zahn NOW Thursday night and we discussed the hate that is being projected towards Muslims. And one person who is leading this effort is Florida pastor, Rev. O’Neal Dozier, who carries two guns, afraid of being attacked by Muslims. He has objected to a mosque being built in his neighborhood, saying it will attrack poor, young Black men to their cause. I guess Ol' Rev has a weak ministry. If he can't attract the young Black men to his church, don't blame the Muslims! Look in the mirror! Rev. James Meeks stood side-by-side Thursday with Mayor Richard Daley in the call to change how education is funded in the state. But he also made some comments that were critical of Clerk Dorothy Brown's mayoral bid. Will the pastor and state senator support Daley in next month's election? Jan. 4, 2007 Marita Hudson, a bargain travel expert for CheapTickets.com, joined us to discuss the best times to save money, and popular tourist destinations, in the New Year. Are taxpayers trying to have it both ways? Cook County Board President Todd Stroger wants to see a 17% cut in all county departments to close a $500 million budget shortfall. But residents want more services, yet don't want to pay for it. Does that make any sense? The New York Times wrote about the problems African Americans find in getting nannies. Is this a class issue or a race issue? Mary Mitchell, columnist of the Sun-Times, also weighed in on the subject. Jan. 2, 2007 ComEd's rate hike kicks in today, so what can you do to save on your energy bill? ComEd SVP of regulatory affairs Anne Pramaggiore joined us for a discussion. Here are a few helpful hints. Oprah Winfrey launches her all girls leadership academy in South Africa today, and she told Newsweek that one of the reasons why she chose to put so much into this school is that kids there care more about education than inner city kids in America. Do you agree or disagree? Dec. 21, 2006 The Ad Council is launching a new campaign designed to encourage and inspire Americans to give during the holiday season and providing a resource to do so, www.dontalmostgive.org. Edward Daniels, a 15-year-old Bronzeville Academy freshman, is collecting blankets, gloves, hats and scarves to pass out to homeless people during the winter. If you want to assist them, you can send or drop off your items to Lawndale Community Church, 3827 West Ogden, or send them an email to brothers4life0000@sbcglobal.net. Virginia Republican Congressman Virgil Goode has raised the ire of Muslims over his criticism of Rep.-elect Keith Ellison of Minnesota, who said he plans on swearing on the Quran. That has ticked off Goode, who said American must tighten its borders to prevent Muslims from flooding the nation. He wrote a letter to constituents that said, "The Muslim representative from Minnesota was elected by the voters of that district and if American citizens don't wake up and adopt the Virgil Goode position on immigration there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Koran." What is the oath members of Congress take? "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God." What does that same Constitution say about religion? Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified12/15/1791. Note Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Dec. 20, 2006 Day off! Dec. 19, 2006 Quote of the Day: "The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely." Lorraine Hansberry Source: "The Soul of Success: Inspiring Quotations for Entrepreneurs" by Janet Cheatham Bell, editor of Famous Black Quotations NFL lineman Kendall Simmons, a member of the 2006 Superbowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers discusses diabetes, a disease he has played with since 2003. Dec. 18, 2006 Networking is critical, but HOW do you do it? Ivan Misner, Ph.D., discusses his book, Truth or Delusion? Busting Networking's Biggest Myths. Do you follow God's will for your life? Is He trying to lead you in a new direction but you aren't listening? Author Valorie Burton, who has penned Listen to Your Life? and What's Really Holding You Back? Valorie also offered a book that can help you begin to write the story that resides in you, which is The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing. Chicago Bears lineman Tank Johnson is in lots of trouble over guns. To make matters worse, his friend and bodyguard was gunned down in a Chicago bar. What's the deal with athletes and guns? Dec. 7, 2006 Parents are rushing out to the stores to buy toys, but what about smart toys that allow your children to have fun but also learn? Dr. Thomas Armstrong, an educator and psychologist, and Tyson Mao, a renowned speed cuber who taught Will Smith how to solve the Rubik's Cube in the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. But our callers also let us know the kind of games they played as a child that helped in their development, including: Operation Bill Cosby spoke to nearly 10,000 parents at the Chicago Public Schools annual parents conference, and he didn't mince words in telling them what they should do to improve the education of their children. Chicago native Joan Higginbotham, a graduate of Whitney Young High School, is headed to space tonight! We talk with her family members on the big day. Dec. 4, 2006 Nov. 27, 2006 Songs "Last Two Dollars." Artist: Johnny Taylor. CD: Good Love! "That's the Way Love Is." Artist: Bobby Bland & B. B. King. CD: Together For The First Time... Live "Don't Cry No More." Artist: Bobby Bland & B. B. King. CD: Together For The First Time... Live "Holding On To A Dying Love." Artist: Otis Clay. CD: Live In Japan 1983 "Paying the Cost to Be The Boss." Artist: B.B. King. CD: B.B. King "I Like to Live the Love." Artist: B.B. King. CD: Lucille Talks Balk "The Thrill Is Gone." Artist: B.B. King. CD: B.B. King "Take It Home." Artist: B.B. King. CD: Take It Home Nov. 20, 2006 Michael Richards of Seinfeld fame goes OFF in a comedy club, calling a black man nigger, and cursing him out. Watch the video! Nov. 3, 2006 Nov. 2, 2006 Do political ads play the race card? Or is it all about politics being a contact sport? Roland S. Martin discusses the issue on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360. Read the transcript here. NAACP: Tenn. Senate ad plays to racism Republican Ad Shocks Some in Tennessee Bill Bellamy launches new comedy series on TV One Cable Network, "Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?" If you want to try out for the show, visit Bill's website. Bill is performing in the Chicago area this weekend. Address: 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL. Showtimes are Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.; and Sunday at 7 p.m. Oct. 31, 2006 Julienna Richardson, founder of The History Makers, discusses the significance of the oral history repository. To donate to the cause, call (312) 674-1900. Cardinal Francis George has tough words on how the U.S. is viewed across the globe. Is he right or wrong? The leaders of four Black Baptist groups joined together in January 2005 to say they wanted their voices to rise up and drive the agenda in the 2006 election. But have they done so? The Rev. Stephen Thurston, pastor of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church and president of The National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., joined us to discuss the issue. Related link: Chicago Tribune: Black Baptists forge agenda: Focus on schools, jobs, health care Caller of the day: Wordell: "We meet, greet, eat then retreat!" Great line, Wordell! Upcoming event being sponsored by WVON: The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago has arranged a leading lineup for its Moving in the Spirit fundraising event on Nov. 3 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center. The evening will include recording artist and actress, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong; gospel jazz musician, Kirk Whalum and his accompanist John Stoddard; local ensemble JourneySong; the Apostolic Church of God’s 200 voice Brotherhood Church; and the Tenors of Distinction, a youth version of the infamous 3 Mo’ Tenors. Darryl Dennard from Black Enterprise Magazine will emcee the event, which benefits the South Side and Wabash YMCAs’ scholarship programs. Tickets can be purchased at the South Side YMCA on 63rd and Stony Island or by calling (773) 947-0700. Songs played today: "You Gotta Be." Desiree "The Way I Need You Now." Artist: Kirk Whalum. CD: In This Life "When the Night Rolls In." Artist: Kirk Whalum. CD: In This Life "I Wouldn't Be A Man." Artist: Kirk Whalum. CD: In This Life "Hosana.: Artist: Kirk Franklin. CD: "You Are Good." Artist: Israel and New Breed. "The Presence of the Lord." Artist: Byron Cage. "Looking for You." Artist: Kirk Franklin. CD: Hero "Stir It Up." "Jesus Can Work It Out." Oct. 30, 2006 One-third of Blacks say their votes will not count. Does that mean we will sit out the election this year? Read more about it! Oct. 12, 2006 "When the Night Rolls In." Artist: Kirk Whalum. Album: In This Life "Love The One You're With." Artist: Luther Vandross. Album: One Night With You/The Best of Love "If I Could Build My Whole World Around You." Artist: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. "Do You Feel Me." Artist: Kirk Whalum. Album: Into My Soul "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk." Album: Bring In 'da Noise, Bring In 'da Funk (Original Broadway Cast) "Can You Feel It." Artist: Michael Jackson "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough." Artist: Michael Jackson "When You Love Somebody." Artist: Prince. Album: New Power Soul. "It's About That Walk." Artist: Prince. Album: The Vault. TOPICS Chicago police say Larry Countee confessed to killing three of his family members. Should he get the death penalty? Gov. Rod Blagojevich is having a rough morning. His close friend, Tony Resko, was hit with a 24-count indictment for orchestrating a scheme and getting kickbacks. Will this hurt the gov's chances of being re-elected? Everyone is tossing charges around, but are the issues getting lost? Do you care about the governor's race? What about the Cook County Board president's race? Sheriff's race? Will voters be turned off by all the talk, but no discussion of substance? Oct. 11, 2006 "Get to Know Ya." Maxwell. Album: Now "Sumthin' Sumthin'" Artist: Maxwell. Album: Urban Hang Suite "He Is." Artist: Heather Headley. Album: This Is Who I Am. "Nature of a Man." Artist: Heather Headley. Album: This Is Who I Am. "Mercy, Mercy Me." Artist: Marvin Gaye "You Gotta Be." Artist: Des'Ree. Album: I Ain't Movin' "One Day." Artist: Morgan Heritage. Album: Full Circle "Roots Mural Theme." Album: Quincy Jones: Roots, The Saga of an American Family." "Change." Artist: Joy Denalane. Album: Born & Raised. Oct. 10, 2006 Songs "Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix)." Artist: The Blackeyed Peas. Album: Let's Get It Started "Lady Marmalade." Artist: Christina Aguilera, Mya, Lil Kim. Album: Moulin Rouge soundtrack "Just 2 B With You." Artist: Gerald Albright and Will Downing. Album: Smooth "The Wave." Artist: Kirk Whalum. Album: And You Know That! "It's About That Walk." Artist: Prince. Album: The Vault "Lolita." Artist: Prince. Album: 3121 "Partyman." Artist: Prince. Album: Batman soundtrack "Black Sweat." Artist: Prince. Album: 3121 "Lose Control." Artist: Missy Elliott featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop. Album: "1 Thing." Artist: Amerie. Album: Amerie. "Pon de Replay." Artist: Rihanna. Album: Music of the Sun "Get It Poppin." Artist: Fat Joe (featuring Nelly). "Yeah." Artist: Usher (featuring Lil' Jon and Ludacris). "Breathe (Remix)." Artist: Blu Cantrell. "Crazy in Love." Artist: Beyonce. Album: Dangerously in Love In the 6 a.m. block, we discussed the S.O.S. conference, which focused on violence against women. Our guests were LaVida Davis of the Asha Group; Sharon Powell of All Hail Project; and Misty DeBerry, an artist playwright ("Don't Apologize") and an abuse survivor. To reach them, email blackgirlriot@sbcglobal.net. Do we put too much pressure on Black kids who choose to not attend an HBCU college? That was the topic in the 7 a.m. block. Let us know what you think on the Roland S. Martin Message Board. Is hip hop effective in the training of our children? Claude Brookes thinks so. He is the creator of the Discovery Kids Channel show, "Hip Hop Harry." To learn more about the show, as well as download educational CDS and DVDs with a hip hop flavor, visit www.hiphopharry.com. Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn joined us to discuss the need for women to get checked for cervical cancer. For free screenings, call 888-522-1282 or visit www.cancerscreening.illinois.gov. Geneen "The Debutante" Harston had me give away a pair of tickets to "The Best of Broadway in the Suburbs" at the Paramount Theater, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m., 23 East Galena Blvd., Aurora. For more information, call (630) 896-6666. Lastly, Malcolm X College's Alonzo Rhoden is leading a free digital camera class for Chicago residents 60 years or older at the Department of Aging, 2102 West Ogden Ave., (312) 746-5300. The classes are each Wednesday at 10 a.m. The six-week course began Oct. 4. Oct. 9, 2006 I know, I know. Many of you have been wondering about the various music we play on the show. One of the things we are doing is getting the playlist to Pierre Cooper at Coop's Records so you can purchase. But what I will try to do is upload each day the music right here Maybe this will keep me updating daily! :-) Songs "U Will Know." Artist: B.M.U. (Black Men United). Album: Soundtrack of the movie, "Jason's Lyric." "Wish I Didn't Miss You." Artist: Angie Stone. Album: Mahogany Soul. "Black Brother." Artist: Angie Stone. Album: Mahogany Soul. "Do You Feel Me." Artist: Kirk Whalum. Album: Into My Soul. "Fruit of Islam." Artist: Terrence Blanchard. Album: Original Score from the movie, Malcolm X. “Don’t Wait Too Long.” Artist: Madeleine Peyroux. Album: Careless Love Oct. 2, 2006 Yes, I've been remiss in my duties of updating the rundown. I'm trying to get better! Remembering the Black Panthers Now some of you don't wake up early to hear the show, I know, I know. But you missed a conversation with Flores Forbes, author of Will You Die With Me? My Life and the Black Panther Party. Black Holocaust Why the disrespect of African Americans and the Black holocaust? Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg, in an effort to diss reparations, made the argument that slavery turned out to be good for African Americans because of the state of Africa today. But on Sunday Mary Mitchell of the Sun-Times followed that up with her own view, asserting that no one would make that claim about Jews and the Holocaust. Feeling as if his first column wasn't good enough, Steinberg writes again that reparations is a waste of time and that Blacks would be better off focusing on something else. Question of the day: Are African Americans better off because of slavery? Congressman Mark Foley Things are getting worse for House Republicans in the wake of the email sex scandal involving now former Florida Republican Congressman Mark Foley. ABC News reported on the sexually explicit emails in two email batches. (WARNING: The emails are highly suggestive in terms of sex). Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has asked the Justice Department to investigate. But the pressure is growing on House Republicans, who some say knew several months ago about the emails/instant messages. Depending on what they knew, Congressman Danny Davis (D-7th) told me this morning that those who were involved should resign. Also joining us were Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-2nd). September 20, 2006 WVON sponsors the 13th annual "Making Sense of Your Money" financial seminar on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Dusable Museum, 56th and Cottage Grove, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Seating is limited so you must register. Call (773) 247-6200, ext. 319 or visit www.wvon.com. TV One's Michelle Singletary, host of $ingletary $ays and a columnist for the Washington Post, joined us to discuss easy tips to save money. September 19, 2006 September 18, 2006 Should Sen. Barack Obama run for president in 2008? He doesn't have a ton of support in Illinois based on this poll. He is one of the top sportscasters in America, and now he is back at home with CBS Sports. We had a great conversation with James Brown, CBS' NFL studio host. Etan Thomas of the Washington Wizards gave an impassioned speech at an anti-war rally in Washington, D.C. last year. Click here to read it! September 5, 2006 What is the game plan to improve the quality of education for African American children in Chicago? I lay out my position in my column in the Chicago Defender. Read it here. Phillip Jackson, founder and executive director of the Black Star Project, said they are in desperate need for Black men to serve as mentors in the school system. To volunteer, call (312) 842-3527. State Sen. James Meeks (I-15th), a longtime educational advocate, says one of his solutions will be going door-to-door for all high schools in the 60628 zip code to find out those students who have not been attending schools. He did this last year and plans on doing it this year. One of his suggestions for CPS is to bring ACT test scores up two points with all high school juniors and seniors in CPS. One way to do that is set up regional locations for ACT testing. One caller, Chris, said he wants uncles and aunts to meet every one of their child's teachers and give them their phone number so they can be reached at all times. September 4, 2006 Have a great Labor Day! September 1, 2006 Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown announces she's running for mayor. Can she win? Barbara McKinzie, international president of Apha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., discusses their involvement in the Chicago Defender's Million Pound Challenge. Actor/director/writer/producer/studio owner Tim Reid talks about going the independent route in filmmaking and what it means to control our own images. Want to purchase products produced by Reid's New Millennium Studios? Click here! August 31, 2006 August 30, 2006 August 29, 2006 August 28, 2006 August 25, 2006 Did you guys see this story? Nine Black students in Shreveport, La., were ordered to sit in the back of the bus and to give up their seats to white students. James Panell, NAACP District VP for the NAACP, was our guest this morning to discuss the issue. Man, is customer service that hard to do? It drives me absolutely nuts! Let us know your horror stories about bad customer service, but also share with us the good stories! Post your comments on the RolandSMartin.com Message Board. Shayla R. Day, the author of Searching for Utopia, will be signing books Saturday, Aug. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at African American Images Bookstore, 1909 W. 95th St. Searching for Utopia is the story that chronicles the life of a young African American woman searching for her perfect place in the world as she overcomes turmoil. Mia rises to the top of her career and risks her life to find her ideal place. August 24, 2006 CBS' Survivor is looking to create teams based on race. Is this racism or just a way to boost ratings? The face of AIDS is no longer a gay, white man. It's a heterosexual Black woman. But why is the Black community, and specifically the Black church, not doing enough to address the issue? Our guest included Minister Rae Lewis-Thornton of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, who has lived with full blown AIDS for the last 16 years; Apostle H. Daniel Wilson, senior pastor of Valley Kingdom Ministries International and founder of the CAUSE Worldwide Outreach; and Bishop Larry Trotter, senior pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church. All three offered to assist any church when it comes to information and even free AIDS testing. If you want to reach them, here ya go! To reach Bishop Trotter, who said he will privately counsel any pastor on the issue, call (773) 233-4447. If you want to get tested in the church, call (888) 47-CAUSE or (708) 339-6420. Minister Rae Lewis Thornton said she is willing to speak to any church to share her testimony as well as provid free AIDS testing by calling (773) 643-4316. Click here for information on CAUSE's Worldwide Outreach HIV/AIDS Benefit Weekend. Also, check out the last documentary done by ABC's Peter Jennings before his death, "Out of Control: AIDS in Black America." By the way, as promised, here is list of the 10 of the 3,000 Black churches in Chicago that have signed up to do free AIDS testing. That reprsents less than 1%. In fact, it's .003%. That is pathetic! If your church isn't on this list, ask your pastor why and tell him or her: If it's fine to test for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, we should be testing for AIDS! Sunday, June 25, 2006 Sunday, June 25, 2006 Tuesday: June 27, 2006 Sunday, July 2, 2006 Saturday, July 29, 2006 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006 11 a.m. Sunday July 30, 2006 11:30 a.m. Sunday July 30, 2006 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship service Friday, August 4, 2006, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 11 6 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2006 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2006 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday August 13, 2006 - 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 worship Saturday, August 19, 2006 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2006 11:45 a.m. Sunday, August 20, 2006 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2006 12 pm. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2006 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2006 Sunday, September 10, 2006 Sunday, September 17 11 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2006 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Memorial service for Clinton Bristow will be Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m. at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago, 60649 August 1, 2006 Are we becoming a more socially integrated society? If you threw a party, would your invite list be multicultural? Read this article to find out. Remember when Britney Spears made the transition from teen queen to sexy adult? Well, Beyonce is having to face the same music. Her new video, Deja Vu, a sexy romp with her man, Jay-Z, has ticked off a contigent of her mostly female fans. They say the video is too sexually suggestive for the role model and they are calling on the record company to reshoot it by circulating a petition.What does her business manager and dad think? Matthew Knowles says he doesn't mind - it's number one. Click here to see the video. Here is a more explicit version with more grabbing and grinding against Jay-Z. July 4, 2006 Grammy Award-winning producer Dallas Austin sentenced to four years in prison for having cocaine in his luggage in the United Arab Emirates. Bobby Brown acts a COMPLETE fool at the Essence Music Festival. Read the Declaration of Independence Read the U.S. Constitution Read the Magna Carta Read the Emancipation Proclamation The Charters of Freedom: Learn about the Declaration of Independence Learn about the Constitution of the United States Learn about the Bill of Rights Dr. Conrad Worrill discusses Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" 5 July 1852 What is Egyptology, as discussed by Dr. Worrill? Visit Egyptology.com, dedicated to examining the art, archaeology, religion and history of Egypt; Egyptology resources; Egyptology Online is the new free information resource for student studying Egyptology with the National Home Study College Click link to purchase John Henrik Clarke's Biography of John Henrik Clarke; John Henrik Clarke: 20th Century Griot; The John Henrik Clarke Virtual Museum; John Henrik Clarke - His People's Historian; Amazon.com: My Life in Search of Africa: Books: John Henrik Clarke; LIfe and works of John Henrik Clarke June 16, 2006 Yea, I know. I'm been derelict in my duties of updating this. But boy, a bruh has been busy! Today's show is pretty solid. Don't forget - Monday is Juneteenth, the only official day commemorating the ending of slavery. Teach your kids our history! And as we discussed, the Emancipation Proclamation DID NOT free ALL slaves. Please, know your history, not HIS-story! Read the actual proclamation here. Juneteenth in Chicago events: Juneteenth Chicago, NFP Festival 2006June 16-19 Theme: “True Emancipation” Parade: Saturday, Rally: Monday at Contact: Charles Jenkins, (773) 580-9384 or Rickie P. Brown, (773) 981-4369 Website: www.juneteenthchicagoinc.tripod.com Email: juneteenthchicagonfp@yahoo.com
Juneteenth in Monday, Mariella’s Banquet Hall Speaker: Mansong Kulubally
From today through June 22nd, the fourth annual African Diaspora Film Festival will be held in Chicago. This outstanding event will feature a selection of Black Independent Films from around the world for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing U.S. and Chicago premieres. This one-week series will exhibit 13 films, including four U.S. premieres, and six Chicago premieres. The African Diaspora Film Festival is an eclectic mix of foreign, independent, classic and urban films representing the global Black experience through an extraordinary range of subjects and artistic approaches. Created in 1993 by ArtMattan Productions, a company that produces a collection of programs and events promoting Afrocentric theme cultures, ADFF has long been delighting audiences with U.S. and world premieres of independent films, including features, documentaries, animation, and shorts.
Tickets to the festival are $9 and $5 for members. It is free for Facets Cinematheque Patron Circle Members. Tickets for opening night are $15. The location is Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. (773) 281-4114. May 19, 2006 Theodore M. Shaw, director-counsel and President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, joined us to explain why he opposes new school districts in Omaha, Neb. May 18, 2006 S-A-D. There is no other way to explain the case of Lionel Tate, the young man who was sentenced to life in prison when he was 12. The case was overturned, and he was sentenced to probation. But he didn't stay out of trouble. Now 19, he is headed to prison for the next 30 years after allegedly robbing a pizza delivery man. He got a second chance and blew it. The Women's Leadership Exchange is honoring Vikki Pryor, president and CEO of SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, with their Compass Award for shifting the paradigm of how women are perceived as business leaders in the world. The West Side native gave some great information about how to succeed in corporate America, as well as the books she's reading that she believes are good for any employee or boss. As part of WVON's Health Awareness Month, Dr. Mary McDermott, associate professor at Northwestern University Medical School, discussed peripheral artery disease, which is essentially hardening of the arteries in the legs. Who should be concerned about this? Everyone, but especially smokers and people with diabetes. Weekend Events WVON's Swing Into Spring Seniors Breakfast is Saturday, May 21, at 8 a.m. in the International Hall at Kennedy-King College, 6800 S. Wentworth. The WVON-Chicago Defender Get Connected Initiative will take place Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Van Buren St. Only those who have already signed up can attend. Call 312-225-2400, ext. 181 to sign up. The 4th annual Let's Talk, Let's Test Foundation HIV/AIDS Walk, Saturday, May 20, at LaFollette Park, 1333 North Laramie. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. It's $25 to register to walk, and it ends at Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave. For more information, call (773) 821-2795 or www.ltltfoundation.org. May 17, 2006 Nebraska school district Nebraska's only Black state senator, Sen. Ernie Chambers , joined us to discuss the NAACP joining with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund in the filing of a lawsuit opposing he sponsored that would split the Omaha Public School system in three distinct districts based on attendance zones. Click here to read the story done by the Online News Magazine of the Nebraska Legislature. Bruce Gordon, president and CEO of the NAACP said: “For nearly 100 years the NAACP has fought against state imposed segregation. That’s why we stand today with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund in opposition to this onerous law that violates the Constitution and the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the doctrine of separate but equal. We are concerned that this law will have a negative impact on children in our community.” Read the NAACP's statement . Theodore M. Shaw, director-counsel and President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund said: "LDF joined this litigation not because we believe that all-black institutions are inherently inferior because they are black, or that black children need to sit beside white children to learn. And while we believe in the political empowerment of black, Latino and all people, we do not believe that governance bodies should be all white, all black or all Latino to govern our school system. We joined this litigation because we continue to believe that racially segregated schools are not equal, and that the State ought not to make decisions that intentionally segregate students on the basis of race." Read Shaw's full statement . But Chambers says the NAACP and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund has it wrong. He says his bill doesn't even mention race at all. Read the actual bill here. He also points out that a nearly all-white district that surrounds Omaha, District 66, was created the same way in 1947, yet the NAACP and other opponents to his measure have said nothing about the all-white governing body that rules the district. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan The new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is terribly confusing, and Maria Freese, director of policy and government relations for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare did a great job in trying to explain it. You confused? Click here to look at frequently asked questions on the topic. For more information, call 800-966-1935. May 16, 2006 May 15, 2006 Hey, folks. We had a great show today. Malinda Williams was a hot guest - well, we know she burns it up on the screen! - and we hope you support her lingerie business, Modern Goddess, as well as her upcoming movie and TV show. And don't forget to enter her online contest ! Lawrence Goldstone was also solid on the issue of his new book , Dark Bargain. Please pick up a copy. I'm a HUGE advocate of us reading, studying and knowing our history. When we don't, then we are lost and confused. Also, check out the story of the mayor of Crete, Illinois , and his alleged impersonation of a Black man. See ya tomorrow! |
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