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Conventional wisdom among many fundraising professionals is that the African American community is not a good place to look for philanthropic donations. Nothing could be further from the truth, according to a new report by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation called "Giving Black". We'll talk about black philanthropy and the results of the study with Vivian Oden, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at HRCF, and Nicole Cleveland, Annual Fund Officer with WHRO Public Media. The results may surprise you!

Covid cases rapidly rising. School boards grappling with mask mandates. Sharp increases in children getting the disease. Rhetoric between pro and anti-vaxers reaching a fever pitch. Are we heading for another Covid shutdown? Stimulating conversation on this and other topics with Another View Round Table pundits Daun Hester and Allison Moore.

What does it say about our society when in the city of Norfolk alone, ten children were shot in the month of July? Two of them died. Halfway through 2021 and 23 children have been shot in this city - and juvenile shootings are happening throughout Hampton Roads. We continue our conversation about the trauma of gun violence with Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone, who calls gun violence a public health crisis. We'll get his take on how to stop juveniles from shooting each other, and what new tools the police department can use to help stop the violence.

Night after night in Black and Brown communities in Hampton Roads it's the same story - multiple shootings, oftentimes involving our youth. Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone says gun violence is a public health crisis. Citizens in Portsmouth have taken to the streets in protest to stop the violence. Hampton residents are installing solar lights on their homes with the hope that the lack of darkness will curb the shootings. The question is, "what can we all do to get guns off the streets and young people engaged in positive activities?" We ask this question to our guests - Bobby Kipper, CEO of the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence (NCPCV), and Cameron Bertrand, Founder and President, Violence, Intervention and Prevention (VIP), and a victim of gun violence.

Almost 400 bills in 48 states have been introduced this year proposing voting restrictions ahead of the 2022 elections. Seventeen states have enacted laws that tighten restrictions around casting ballots and running elections. Democratic legislators in Texas have literally left the state to stop that legislature from enacting voting rights restrictions. Why is this happening and what does it mean for democracy? Hear analysis and insight about the impact of restricting voting rights and what that means for us all, and particularly for the African American community. Dr. Eric Claville, Director of the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University is our guest.

Only 15% of Black Virginians have had at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Why? What is keeping Black folks from protecting themselves against this deadly virus? And what can be done to change hearts and minds? We welcome back cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby, but this time in a new role - Medical Director of Health Equity with Sentara. He is passionate about eliminating healthcare disparities and helping everyone, but particularly the Black community learn to manage diseases like hypertension and diabetes, gain access to healthy, fresh foods, and develop healthier lifestyle habits. And he will do his very best to convince you that the coronavirus vaccine is safe and will save your life!

The AV Round Table takes a closer look at a few of the topics capturing the headlines. Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise, particularly in states where people are declining to be vaccinated. According to the Virginia Department of Health about half of all Virginians are fully vaccinated, but among African American's the number drops to less than 25 percent. President Biden believes that best way to stop the spread is to make the vaccine more accessible, citing doctors' offices. But is that enough to get those hesitant to be vaccinated to do so? Another View Producer Lisa Godley is the guest host for an engaging and enlightening conversation about vaccine hesitancy, the legalization of marijuana and so much more. She is joined by the award winning Another View Round Table - Norfolk City Treasurer, Daun Hester; NSU Political Science Professor, Carol Pretlow and Comedian, Allison Moore.

On July 1, 2021 adults 21 and older will legally be allowed to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Owning more than an ounce up to a pound is a civil offense with a $25 fine. But outside of medical dispensaries, it is illegal to sell marijuana until 2024. So many questions. So much confusion. So much you need to know before you legally smoke weed. Our guests include legal and law enforcement professionals, along with Sarah Kiah Morton, advocate for the legalization of cannabis and owner of LOCKGREEN, a 100% Black-owned, Virginia-based company whose mission is to offer high-quality products that provide protection, promote safety and support the values of responsible consumers of cannabis. From questions about marijuana and the workplace, to where and when you can "get high", this is your chance to ask the questions you have about Virginia's legalization of marijuana.

Owning your own home - it's the American dream. For many Black and Brown people it was a dream deferred because of laws that allowed redlining of neighborhoods and discrimination in lending. Today, housing discrimination is against the law, but reality tells a different story. It's a cautionary tale of one African American homeowner who's appraisal more than doubled once she removed her race from the equation. And lest you think her's is an isolated case, wait til you hear the result of the Devaluation of Black Home Ownership study by the Brookings Institution. Our guests include homeowner Carlette Duffy; Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow with the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program; and Amy Nelson, Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.

June 19, 1865 - the day that the enslaved in Texas finally got the news of the Emancipation Proclamation outlawing slavery in the United States ...two and a half years after the proclamation went into effect! The commemoration of that day is called Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day. We learn the history of Juneteenth and it's significance today in light of the racial reckoning in our country. Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander and Ms. Sheri Bailey are our guests.

Our AV Round Table pundits answer a provocative question - "When was the first time you knew you were Black?" It's a question that goes to the heart of how African Americans perceive themselves and others in terms of race and racism. Plus, analysis of the results of Virginia's Democratic primary and a look ahead to the general election.

An African American university president and classical cellist shares his story of navigating race and the cultural divide as a leader in academia and the arts. As one reviewer put it, "As a child musician, he met with Coretta Scott King. As an adult educator, he sat at Maya Angelou's holiday table. But it is his success as a Black intellectual navigating highly charged social issues that makes his story urgently important." Join us for a riveting conversation about race and leadership with Dr. Ron Crutcher, author of "I had No Idea You Were Black."

For 25 years NPR/WHRV listeners have turned to her for civil and insightful conversation about issues that matter, especially in Hampton Roads. HearSay with Cathy Lewis was the place to go for the facts and to hear the thoughts of your friends and neighbors. Cathy Lewis is the queen of daytime radio talk. Cathy sits on the "other side" of the mic as she talks with Another View host Barbara Hamm Lee about the show, her career, her life and her next chapter. It's the rare opportunity to have the hosts of both radio talk shows together!

What would make a 38-year-old female African American comedienne and a 70+-year-old White venture capitalist become the best of friends? How do they navigate through the hard conversations around race, equity and inclusion? What do they share in common and what do they learn from one another? We take a "Coffee Break" with AV pundit Allison Moore and her bestie, Jim Franklin. That's the name of their new podcast and they will tell you taking a "coffee break" with someone different from you will go a long way towards mending racial strife. Grab a cup of joe and join us!

She's the White House correspondent for the PBS News Hour; the newly named moderator of Washington Week, named 2020 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and our very special guest on Another View. Yamiche Alcindor joins us with a "sneak peek" of her keynote address to members of WHRO Public Media's Hunter B. Andrews Leadership Society Virtual event. And Dr. Eric Claville, Director of the Center of African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University joins us to talk about turmoil within the Republican party and changes to some state voting laws that could affect us all.

How are you doing during these times of racial tension coupled with a pandemic? Finding yourself more anxious than usual? Lots of sleepless nights? Depressed? Angry? Yoyo-ing on the scale? Do you need some self-care? Hear advice from internal medicine specialist Dr. Indie Jones. She shares why it is more important that ever to get that yearly check-up, pay attention to your mental health, and practice mindfulness.

In the first 24 hours after a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd, there were 6 fatal police shootings across the United States. All of the victims were people of color with the exception of one. The conviction of one officer did not mitigate the stark reality of police violence, particularly against black and brown people. We've heard cries for police reform, but what are police officers saying about the perceived increase in violence? What is the impact of the Chauvin verdict on police morale? What is the impact on those officers who take the oath to "protect and serve" seriously? And what is it about law enforcement that police want the community to understand? Hear a candid conversation with Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone, Chesapeake Police Chief Kelvin Wright, and Durham, North Carolina retired Police Captain and Consultant Daniel Edwards who specializes in de-escalation training for law enforcement professionals.

Tensions ran high this week as we all awaited the decision of 12 Minneapolis jurors in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. On Tuesday, Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. There was a collective sigh of relief from many in the African American community that this time justice was served, followed quickly by the acknowledgement that this does not end the problem of police violence against African American men. Join us for a special 2-hour edition of Another View where we provide analysis of the trial, sentencing of Chauvin, and potential policy changes in policing in our nation. We also discuss self-care for Black men, hear how they are processing and dealing with trauma, and gain insight on how we must all work together for change. Our guests include Dr. Eric Claville, Director of the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University; Dr. Wil LaVeist, author, speaker and multi-media consultant; award winning author and literary contributor Jeffrey Blount; community activist

Has the temporary pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine made you more hesitant about getting your coronavirus vaccine shot? Are you confused about how the vaccine works? Is one vaccine better than another? Are conspiracy theories about the vaccine keeping you up at night? An outstanding panel of experts answers your questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Virologist and Professor Daniel Engel, PhD, University of Virginia School of Medicine; Rebecca Vargas-Jackson, M.D., Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) COVID 19 Health Equity Group; and Keith Newby, M.D., Cardiologist, separate fact from fiction about the vaccine and side effects so you can make an informed decision about being vaccinated.

We take a close look at some of the dangerous and deadly events capturing our attention and our conversations this week. Topping the list is the Chauvin trial. Eight people are injured and two are dead following multiple shootings in Virginia Beach. And what about the soaring number of violent attacks on Asian Americans? In the words of the late great Marvin Gaye, "What's Going On?" We hear what our listeners and our Round Table pundits have to say about all this and more. Another View Producer, Lisa Godley, is guest host for this engaging and enlightening conversation. She is joined by the award winning Another View Round Table - Norfolk City Treasurer, Daun Hester; Relationship Expert, Alvean Lyons; NSU Political Science Professor, Carol Pretlow and Comedian, Allison Moore.