There has been a discussion on which is better Public vs Private school and Skill Trade vs College. The admission scandal has been a discussion for years and it finally come to light. I was fortunate with speaking with two educators as we have a discussion on the dynamic of education in this country. We looked at the statistics of 77 percent of private school grads complete college on time, compared to 64 percent of public school grads have some finical and economic challenges to graduate on tim...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Incarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the commission of felony and other offenses. The United States has the largest prison population in the world, and the highest per-capita incarceration rate. In 2016 in the US, there were 655 people incarcerated per 100,000 population. This is the US incarceration rate for adults or people tried as adults. The total number of persons in U.S. adult correctional systems was an estimated 6,613,500. From...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 46
NAARC Cure The Streets is a model that has now gained momentum and become a movement in the City. There are 2 targeted locations in wards 5 and 8 here in the nations capitol. After 60 hours of intensive training their 19 members are dedicated to supervising, educating and interrupting gun violence in the targeted neighborhoods. There are 25 active high-risk clients currently working with CTS Outreach members. Cure The Streets has 13 community partners which help sponsor 62 community events. In t...
Feb 22, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Although drunk driving incidences have reportedly declined by half over the last thirty years, drunk driving remains a serious problem in Maryland and in the United States. The most effective way to comprehend the nation's lingering drunk driving problem is to acknowledge some of the sobering statistics: In 2015, nearly one-third of all traffic related deaths in the United States involved a drunk driver in 2015. On average, one person in America dies every 51 minutes in a drunk driving crash. Ap...
Feb 18, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 44
There is a father absence crisis in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. Consequently, there is a father factor in nearly all social ills facing America today. In 2017 the U.S. Census Bureau collected data that represented children living without a biological, step, or adoptive father. Statistics show 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) – 5 times the average. 90% of all ho...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 43
The state’s black voters might forgive racist conduct by Gov. Ralph Northam simply because he is a Democrat, said Gregory McLemore, vice chairman of the Virginia Democratic Black Caucus. “We need to support our fellow Democrats. United you stand, divided you fall,” said Mr. McLemore, a city council member in Franklin, Virginia. “I can’t [forsake] Gov. Northam for acting white in America.” The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has offered to hear from one of the women acc...
Feb 13, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 42
I wanted to take some time to highlight the Founder and CEO of Japaris Clothing Co Jermaine McKnight. He’s a product of Southeast, DC and taking the city by storm with his new clothing line. This is a candid conversation about growing up in SE going through adversity and turning negative situations into positive ones. He’s assisted me with the marketing for my show and has agreed to become a sponsor helping me growth the show from where it now. I’ve appreciated all his support and encouragement ...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 41
We sometimes find ourselves just living with no purpose, no goals and not knowing who we are and what we’re capable of. I had the pleasure speaking with public figure Jermain Miller of Jermain Miller Consulting. We discussed realizing who we are and not putting a time limit on our success. Understanding there’s a process and that growth doesn’t happen over night. Realizing that it’s a clear difference between Goals vs Check list items learning to “Live Full and Die Empty”. We have to “See it bef...
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Coparenting refers to a parenting situation where adults share the duties of parenting a child. Coparents may include a variety of configurations, including two mothers, two fathers, a parent with an adult sibling or grandparent, or a parent and another adult relative. For those who are separated, divorced or sharing custody of a child, the struggles of co-parenting can produce enormous stressors. Co-parenting, sometimes called joint parenting or shared parenting, is the experience of raising ch...
Jan 24, 2019•2 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 39
The initialism LGBT is intended to emphasize a diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based cultures. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual or non-cisgender, instead of exclusively to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. To recognize this inclusion, a popular variant adds the letter Q for those who identify as queer or are questioning their sexual identity; "LGBTQ" has been recorded since 1996. Those who add intersex people to LGBT groups or organizing u...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Despite all that’s going on with the federal government in our community the divorce rate is at it’s highest percentage in the DMV. It’s one of those conversations that don’t have as often as it should. The black Family is being destroyed by the high percentage of divorce and it had a bigger affect then people care to talk about. We get married but, how do we avoid divorce and if it comes to that can it be civil on both sides?
Jan 19, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 37
In Asheville, NC a white 51 year old man punched a black 12 year old girl in the face outside the Asheville mall. The incident occurred as the man tried to break up an argument between a group of teenage girls. The 51 year old man man is claiming “self defense” and the video had gone viral. I’m a father of 2 daughters so, it was extremely difficult to watch! Bottom line there’s a lack of respect in today’s society across the board and it starts at the highest position in this country and trickle...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 36
The recent documentary “Surviving R. Kelly” has been the topic of discussion the last couple days. People have voiced their opinions being really negative, judgmental and flat out derogatory. Why is it so easy being judgmental towards celebrates vs being the same way with that family member or close friend who’s done the same thing right here in our community? Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder that needs treatment to be corrected not negativity and judgement. This is nothing new and it’s been...
Jan 08, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We go through life making all types of purchases, but do they set us up for the future? Insurance is one of the most important investments we can make and tonight we are going to set the record set on the advantages of having it and the disadvantages of not having it not only to cover ourselves but, also our family members and loved ones.
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 34
Being a black man in today's society isn't easy and their's alot of weight carried daily to do the right thing. Do men deserve encouragement for doing trying to do the right thing? Do they deserve to be acknowledged for their continued efforts to get it right? Is it ok for men to encourage other men for playing their role as a good husband and father? I believe they do and as much as possible to help them stay motivated to being better men.
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We’ve celebrated this holiday for years showering each other with gifts as a tradition. The true gift of X-Mas is less about the gifts under the tree and more about the gift that was on the tree.
Dec 25, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Sexual assaults against women in this Me Too Movement era are on the rise and the justice system is keeping the racial divide alive by allowing white men to receive little to no punishment while black men get sentenced to the fullest extent of the law. At the end of the day being held accountable for our actions shouldn’t be determined by our race.
Dec 13, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 31
There’s a lot of musical talent in the Washington, DC area and TGR wants to be in that conversation. These young men are humble and talented at the same time with style that’s all their own. We met two weeks ago the feeling was mutual to network and sit down so we could rap and find out more about Melo & Breeze TGR.
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
This is a personal conversation with the Hall of Fame inductee himself “T-Hood” as he gives us his story of the journey he’s taken to get here. I wanted to give him the opportunity to tell his story in his own words his way! #33
Dec 04, 2018•4 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This is a tribute to our brother “T-Hood” the best pure shooter Delaware State ever seen. This is a very personal look back at our memories and longevity of the next Hall of Fame inductee #33
Dec 04, 2018•6 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Taking a look at punishment and discipline and finding a good balance between them. It seems as if parenting has changed from the old days when kids got whoppings vs now potentially getting charged and going to jail.
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Mental Health is a level of psychological well-being or absence of mental illness. It is the “psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”.
Nov 15, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Looking at why it’s so important this time around to get out and vote like never before and why some people see it as a waste of time.
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 25
PTSD can manifest in an array of stress responses including flashbacks, persistent feelings of fear or shame, a sense of alienation and aggressive behavior. Among the most trauma-ridden neighborhoods are impoverished communities of color where inequality fuels hopelessness. That drives vulnerable youths deeper into violence, both as victims and as perpetrators.
Oct 30, 2018•5 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Talking to women who are living and winning against cancer! We want to get the word out with insight and ways to check yourself out making sure you know your status!
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This is a Facebook Live conversation while I was at work and this was the topic of discussion. I added my long time friend in on the conversation while he was at work but, he shared his experience on the topic. #realtalkpodcast
Oct 13, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The Podcast went Live tonight! Having a discussion on the decisions we've made and is there a big difference between the two career paths? #realtalkpodcast
Oct 10, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
43 million people have a credit score of 599 or lower. Let's get educated on how to build up our credit and maintain a decent score.
Oct 09, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The Me 2 Movement was founded in 2006 by Tarana Burke who was a victim of sexual violence. This movement since 2017 has gained momentum on social media with its on hash tag. #MeToo
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Relationships are as different like the people in them and it’s going to take a certain amount of effort to allow them to be meaningful.
Sep 21, 2018•6 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
