Another View The Radio Show Podcast

Some like it super short, others sport regally cascading curls, quirky coils, dredlocks, afros or braids. Black women have freed themselves from chemical bondage and let their natural hair fly free. But, it’s been at a cost – emotionally, socially and economically. For some it has even affected their health. It’s become a civil rights issue for African American women and their right to wear their hair the way they choose. Our round table pundits are here and you best believe they have something to say about natural hair!

It's in the Constitution - every 10 years we count the number of people living in the United States and its territories. And in 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will count us again. But there are some groups that may be under-counted, such as African-Americans, Hispanics and poor people. Why do we need an accurate Census count? Why are some groups leery of the process? What can we do to ensure everyone is counted? Find out the "ins and outs" of the 2020 Census with our guest, Gaylene Kanoyton, President, NAACP Hampton Chapter and member of the Virginia Complete Count Commission, whose mission is to "...educate, empower, and engage all communities for the purpose of ensuring that everyone who lives in the Commonwealth of Virginia is counted in the 2020 Census."

Roasted, shelled, salted, souped...peanuts are a staple of the Commonwealth and around the nation. Suffolk and Western Tidewater is peanut country, an area full of farmland and history...including the history of African American peanut farmers. Their story is one of resilience, hard work, disappointment and triumph. This is the story of two Black peanut farmers - Clif Slade and Elisha Barnes - generational farmers who have found a way to adapt despite changes to peanut farming and farming in general.

The Another View Round Table explores the issue of branding a black business - is it harmful or helpful to let customers know the owner is Black? Join Daun Hester, Alvean Lyons, Carol Pretlow and Allison Moore for a lively discussion.

It's the war that literally divided our country and 150 years later its impact lingers and not always in a positive way. There is much debate about how we memorialize the Civil War and the Confederacy - should we change the name of public buildings named after Civil War heroes? What about confederate statues, should they stay or go? And will we ever solve the race issue in this country? These are weighty topics that we discuss with Christy Coleman, CEO of the American Civil War Museum. It's an Another View history lesson you won't soon forget!

It is never easy to lose a loved one and how one grieves is very personal. The holidays can be especially challenging, but there is help and support. Health professional counselors Evelyn Lee and Charlotte Maull share ways to cope with grief and tell us about the support group, Grief Care. Join us with co-host, cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby.

Do you ever wonder what an African American person in the public eye is really like? What's important to him or her? How does he or she navigate being black in America? What would he or she do about the heavy issues that plague the African American community like drugs, gangs and police violence? What makes her laugh? Him cry? And did he or she ever think they would wind up a public figure in the first place? Well, we decided at Another View that it would be great if we could hold some one-on-one intimate conversations with people in the spotlight. We're calling the series "Another View Up Close"...and our first guest is Mr. Gary McCollum. Join us for an intimate conversation with Gary, a self-described husband, father, minister and businessman - in that order. He has recently added "author" to the list - his new book is called "I Still Do". You may know Gary as the former Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Communications Virginia Region or as a former candidate for Virginia State Senate.

Last week's events in a Dallas Courtroom where Brandt Jean forgave and then hugged the officer who killed his brother, have sparked ongoing conversations nationwide about Black people and their willingness to forgive. Our Round Table pundits discuss the "Forgiveness Factor" along with other issues making headlines! Join Daun Hester, Alvean Lyons, Allison Moore, Carol Pretlow and Guest Host, Another View Producer, Lisa Godley for a most engaging conversation.

Political science professor and attorney Eric Claville was among the first in Hampton Roads to predict the election of Donald Trump as president. Using analysis of today's political climate, global economy, race relations and other factors, Dr. Claville is ready to predict the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. We find out who he believes will be on the ballot, who will win, and what we as voters must do to ensure our voices are heard.

The Another View Round Table - four highly educated and very opinionated women who have a unique perspective on issues affecting the African American community. Sometimes they agree - sometimes they don't - but the conversation is always enlightening and engaging. Alvean Lyons, Relationship Expert; Carol Pretlow, NSU Political Science Professor; Daun Hester, Norfolk City Treasurer; and Allison Moore, Comedian are our pundits. They are diverse in profession, age, income, and political and religious beliefs, but they all share a passion for the African American community and all that it embodies.

After devastating destruction in the Bahamas, torrential rains and flooding in the Carolinas, Hurricane Dorian is making her presence known in Eastern Virginia. Rain, wind…but most of all historic flooding is impacting our area. We ride out Dorian together here on Another View.

African Americans are a giving people - tithing, soup kitchens, taking in loved ones, giving to charity - yet they are not likely to consider themselves philanthropists. August is African American Philanthropy Month and we will talk about a new way to give back to the community - it's called the "Visionaries for Change" giving circle. It is an opportunity for generous African Americans to effect real change within the Black community. Our guests include CPA Brittany Dortch and Vivian Oden, Vice President/Special Projects with the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

This month is the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to English North America. For years, history books taught us they arrived in Jamestown, but now we know they actually arrived at Point Comfort - today's Fort Monroe. We broadcast from Fort Monroe with a live audience! Our guests include historian Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander and National Park Superintendent Terry Brown.

Norfolk's top cop, Chief Larry Boone, recently released data from their on-going study of the history of guns forfeited to the Norfolk Police Department because they were used or found in the commission of a crime. Knowing where the guns come from helps police better determine how criminals get these weapons despite gun laws designed to prevent unlawful use. We talk with Chief Boone about the results of the study, how he will use the information in crime fighting efforts, and other initiatives he has implemented to improve police/community relationships and keep our communities safe.

On the next Another View, our Round Table Pundits share their wisdom, wit and insight on current events – including the latest in politics and how it all impacts the African American community.

The great news - the number of African American children in foster care is on the decline - between 2001-2016 the number of Black children in the foster care system declined by 40%. The not-so-good news - African American children are still significantly over represented compared to children of other ethnic groups in the foster care system. African American children in foster care tend to remain in the system longer and tend to face significant long term challenges such as unemployment, incarceration and homelessness. We talk about foster parenting and why Black foster parents are so critically needed. Our guests include Vineta Watson, Adoption Care Coordinator, United Methodist Family Services (UMFS); Mary Davies, LCSW, Community Based Services Supervisor with UMFS; Romania Whitehurst, a foster parent and Na'diya Lofton-Whitehurst who was in the foster care system.

It's the fourth leg of a four legged stool of diseases that ravage the African American community - high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease. Blacks are three times more likely to develop kidney failure than whites and make up more than 35% of all dialysis patients, even though African Americans are only 13% of the US population. We will talk about kidney disease, including the causes, symptoms, treatments and what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well. It's Another View on Health with kidney specialist Dr. Onweli Ogbolu, and co-host, cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby.

Trump supporters at a rally in Greenville, North Carolina screamed chants of "send her back" as the President spoke of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who is Muslim. All week President Trump has used race-baiting language to describe "the Squad" - four freshman congresswomen of color who he says "should go back to the country they came from". All of the women are American citizens. Race baiting language is not new to politics. Law and history professor Dr. Eric Claville takes us through a historical journey of race and politics and how we must learn from lessons of the past if we are to avoid repeating the same mistakes.