Another View The Radio Show Podcast

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests for racial justice, a question arose - "How do I create an authentic relationship with someone who does not look like me? How do I reach out? What do I say? Can this really work?" We talk with two professional women who decided to find out the answers. Angela Reddix, Creator and CEO of ARDX, and Susan Pilato, Principal with PC&A Business Environment have forged a friendship that crosses racial lines, and in doing so have discovered they have more in common than they could have imagined. They share their story through the podcast, "The Vine Experience".

Anxiety is high and uncertainty prevails as President Trump is hospitalized with COVID-19. The First Lady is also infected, along with several senators, former elected officials, reporters and even the White House press secretary. The AV Round table tackles this subject, along with the vice-presidential debate, and the continuing saga of the "Portsmouth 19".

Are you registered to vote? Do you have a plan for how you will vote? Are you confused about the absentee ballot procedure in Virginia? Do you know where to go for early voting in the Commonwealth? Join us for a guide to voting with step-by-step instruction on everything from registration to casting your vote. Our guests include Norfolk City Treasurer Daun Hester and Ms. Leelynn Brady, First VP with the League of Women Voters South Hampton Roads.

Liberal leaning Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of cancer on Friday, September 18, 2020. She became a cultural icon in her 80's and was well known for her championship of women's rights. Justice Ginsburg reportedly told her granddaughter that her wish was for the next elected president of the United States to name her successor. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a nominee before the next election. The political system is in an uproar. Hear analysis of the potential change in the Supreme Court if a conservative leaning justice is chosen, and what that might mean for major issues before the Court such as the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights. Our guests are Dr. Eric Claville, Director, Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University, and author, speaker, multimedia communications consultant and former metro news columnist for the Daily Press in Newport News, VA, Dr. Wil LaVeist.

On September 9, 2020 the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Board adopted an educational equity policy that states: "Virginia Beach City Public Schools is committed to establishing and sustaining an equitable community that exemplifies the School Division's core values and equity mission to end the predictive value of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability and to ensure each member of the school community's success. The School Board and the School Division reject all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment as destructive to their core values and strategic goals." What does this mean in practical terms for students, teachers, administrators, parents and community of VBCPS? We get answers from VBCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence and Dr. LaQuiche Parrot, Director of the VBCPS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. VCBPS is one of 21 school divisions that own WHR

Our Round Table pundits share their thoughts on the upheaval in Portsmouth politics, the upcoming presidential election, and how our students are faring with virtual learning as public schools re-open. Our panelists: Daun Hester, Norfolk City Treasurer and Carol Pretlow, Political Science Professor, Norfolk State University.

The Presidential campaign conventions are over and the race is on to see who America picks as its next president. Democrat Joe Biden and Incumbent Donald J. Trump each say they are the best man for the job. Their campaigns are overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic, police brutality and racial tensions - and they propose very different ways to get America back on track. Dr. Eric Claville joins us with a Claville report - analysis of the conventions and what we can expect between now and November 3rd. Dr. Claville is the Director of the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University and a regular contributor to Another View.

We take an up close look at how federal, state and local governments deliberately segregated the races with a systemic zoning practice called "redlining." Today, this now outlawed system of racist laws and policies has resulted a wealth gap that leaves the average White family with a net worth nearly ten times greater than the average Black family. Another View Producer, Lisa Godley, is the guest host for this eye-opening conversation. She is joined by special guests: Dr. Johnny Finn, Associate Professor of Geography at Christopher Newport University; Dr. Sharon Alston, Assistant Professor, Norfolk State University School of Social Work and Joe Dillard Jr., Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Commissioner.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, many have engaged in conversations about race and racism, especially those who truly believed America was a "post-racial" society. But what about the people who remain silent, either out of fear, denial, or determined acceptance that racism and racist actions will always be a part of the American fabric? We begin our Race: Let's Talk About It conversation: When Silence Speaks Volumes. How does silence actually perpetuate racism and racist actions? What is the right way to talk about such a sensitive subject? How do well meaning people keep racist actions "alive" through behaviors called microaggressions? Who's responsibility is it to speak up and call out racist actions? Panelists Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Historian and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University; Dr. Eric Claville, Director of the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University; and Veronica Gallardo - Casemate Museum Ope

It's been anything but a peaceful, quiet summer! Coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment numbers through the roof. The economy at a crawl. Racism and racist actions continue. Lack of housing and food at the crisis point for many. Mental health is affected as we all do our best to cope. So what does the future hold? Hear some perspective from the Another View Round Table - Alvean Lyons, Daun Hester, Carol Pretlow and Allison Moore.

Summertime - the time of year for vacations, family reunions, beach parties, relaxation! But the summer of 2020 is different - we are in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic! In order to stop the spread of the virus, public health and medical experts implore us to wear masks in public, frequently wash our hands, and stay socially distant. African Americans must be especially diligent since, acccording to APM Research Lab and other sources, Blacks continue to have the highest death rates from Covid-19 than any other racial or ethnic group. Yet many African Americans do not put into practice recommended safety protocols to stay safe. We welcome back cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby with a reality check on the pandemic and why we must actively engage in stopping the spread of this deadly virus!

"I kept telling him it was okay. He tried to trust me. He wanted to trust me. But he already knew what all Black men know: when they are being hunted, their mothers can't save them." Those are the words from the essay, "Arrest Record" by author Desiree Cooper. It's an introspective look at her relationship with her son, and how he is coping with the racial tension we now face in our country. Desiree Cooper talks about Black motherhood, racism and community activism, and expresses hope to all mothers, but particularly African American mothers and their sons.

The murder of George Floyd, by a now former Minneapolis police officer, was the catalyst for the racial reckoning we are now experiencing in the United States. Many White people are shocked that racism still exists, have trouble understanding institutional racism, and are frankly, stumped about what to do about it as individuals. On the next Another View we will talk about race from the perspective of White people who are struggling with the concepts of microaggressions, equity and privilege. We will provide perspective on the difference between being a "non-racist" and an "anti-racist". And we'll answer the question, "How do I talk to my children about race?". Our guests include Jonathan Zur, President and CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and Jennifer Harvey, author of "Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America".

Protesters take to the streets. Statues come down. People who are suddenly "woke" scramble to learn how to be anti-racist. But after all of this is done - will systemic racism be gone? What are we asking for? What policies have to change? What will eliminate racism from our everyday lives? The Another View Round Table tackles the question, "what's next"? Insightful conversation from Alvean Lyons, Allison Moore, Daun Hester and Carol Pretlow.

Not only is racism legally and morally wrong, it also takes a toll on the mental health of those who endure its effects on a daily basis. African Americans are particularly vulnerable as we are more likely to face police violence, unemployment, disparities in education and healthcare, and broken relationships. Psychologist Pamela LaVeist Bell provides insight on race-based traumatic stress, and what we all can do to maintain balance and protect our mental health.

He was an African American Catholic priest. She was a White Polish-American nun. They fell in love in 1950's America. Meet their son, Joe Steele, and Lisa Jones Gentry, author of "Forbidden Love". It's the true story of resilience and determination to let love shine despite cultural and religious doctrine. Plus, Lisa Godley introduces us to a young lady who will not allow sickle cell anemia stand in her way; and we share the history behind Juneteenth.

The novel coronavirus pandemic, massive unemployment and racial unrest with the murder of George Floyd has caused some Christians to question their faith and ask the question, "Where is God in all of this?" This is not a new question, and actually follows an emerging trend in the African American community that perhaps Christianity is not the "right" religion for Black people, that the Bible speaks more to slavery and subservience than liberation and empowerment. We talk with theologian, ordained minister and President and Dean of Jakes Divinity School, Dr. Antipas Harris, author of "Is Christianity the White Man's Religion? How the Bible is Good News for People of Color". Dr. Harris talks candidly about the perception that Christianity is detached from matters of justice, identity, and culture. He also looks at the ways in which American evangelicalism may have incubated the race problem.

The murder of George Floyd, an African American man, in broad daylight at the hands of a white police officer while other officers stood by, is the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back" - the result - peaceful protests, violent protests, anguish, pain, disgust, and a forced reckoning with race and racism in America. What is it about African Americans, and Black men in particular, that causes comments like, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts"? What does it say about a society where a person who is supposed to protect instead takes a life over $20? What makes a white woman think it is OK to call the police in hysteria because a Black man asked her to leash her dog? Join an open, honest, raw conversation with four accomplished, professional African American men about what it is like to be a Black man in America. Our guests include Dr. Eric Claville, Dr. Wil LaVeist, Roger Chesley and Joe Dillard.

As we approach the first anniversary of her presidency of Norfolk State University, we get up close and personal with Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston. She is the 7th president of NSU, one of the largest historically black colleges and universities in the US. What are the successes and challenges of leading the university? How is she navigating through the novel coronavirus pandemic? What are her future plans for the "Green and Gold"? And what does she see as the future of HBCUs?

There is no question that the coronavirus pandemic has hit the economy hard, with overall unemployment in the US at 14.7%. For African American and Latino communities, the impact is worse - 16.7% and 18.9% respectively. How will black and brown communities recover from this economic downturn? Dr. Eric Claville, Director of the Center for African American Public Policy at Norfolk State University, explores why minority communities have been hit the hardest and what must be done to make these communities economically viable again.