Another View The Radio Show Podcast

Women who hold positions such as nannies, maids, au pairs, housekeepers and other care givers are usually "off the books", with no health care, retirement or union protection. Instead they work long hours for low pay. But things are slowly changing. On the next Another View, we have a conversation with Jennifer Fish, Ph.D, author of "Domestic Workers of the World Unite!" Hear the inspiring story of how domestic workers worldwide have come together in a global movement for dignity and human rights.

Here's a concerning statistic - 13.2% of ALL African Americans over the age of 20 have diagnosed diabetes! Why is this disease so prevalent in the Black community? Why are African Americans more likely to suffer from blindness, kidney disease and amputations as a result of diabetes? What can we do to prevent diabetes? On the next Another View on Health, diabetes educator Dr. Olivia Newby shares insight on how to prevent diabetes, and if you have it, how to successfully take care of yourself.

How often have you shied away from a conversation about race because you were afraid to say the wrong thing? How should you react when a negative event happens that appears to be racially motivated? How can you become "less stupid about race?" On the next Another View we talk with award-winning writer, speaker and educator Dr. Crystal Fleming, author of the upcoming book "How to be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy and the Racial Divide". Dr. Fleming uses interdisciplinary research, no-holds barred social commentary and humor to debunk common misconceptions about racism.

The Another View Round Table is back...this time with new voices. We'll discuss issues facing the African American community with Tim Seibles, Poet Laureate; Bill Thomas, Community Activist; William Brown, Real Estate Professional; and Amos Jones, Attorney.

April 4th marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was in Memphis, Tennessee, preparing for a second march in support of striking garbage workers. The first march ended in violence. With his reputation of non-violent protest on the line, Dr. King was determined to have a second, peaceful, protest. It was not to be. On the next Another View we'll examine the last 31 hours of Dr. King's life with former Frontline investigative reporter Joseph Rosenbloom, author of "Redemption: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Last 31 Hours". It's a compelling, researched account of what happened leading up to Dr. King's death, and how Dr. King himself knew deep inside that the end was near.

In the 70's, hiring a professional African American woman allowed corporate America to check two boxes - race and gender. And inevidably that woman found herself having to answer this question - "Are you a professional Black woman, or a professional woman who happens to be Black?". On the next Another View, we'll hear the personal journey of columnist, entrepreneur, government and corporate leader Dr. Janice S. Ellis. She is the author of "From Liberty to Magnolia, In Search of the American Dream". She shares in candor her struggle to answer the question - and her answer may surprise you.

Domestic violence, or DV, is a pattern of behaviors directed at achieving and maintaining power and control over an intimate partner. It rears its ugly head in the form of physical violence, emotional abuse, economic abuse, isolation of the victim, intimidation and threats. It knows no color or socio-economic circumstance. Yet African American women experience DV at a rate 35% higher than their white counterparts and are less likely to seek help. On the next Another View on Health we will talk about DV with two experts on the subject, Neisha Himes, a survivor of domestic violence and Founder of G.R.O.W. Foundation; and Mary Kate Andris, President and CEO of the YWCA, South Hampton Roads.

Portsmouth, Virginia - the smallest of the 7 cities of Hampton Roads, and the one with big dreams for the future. Citizens have been sharing their ideas for the future of this portside city in the "Build One Portsmouth: Working Together, Shaping Our Future" initiative. On the next Another View we will get an update on the new vision from Portsmouth Councilwoman Lisa Lucas-Burke and Portsmouth Planning Administrator Brian Swets.

Roger Chesley, Carol Pretlow, Bill Thomas, Wil LaVeist - the Another View Round Table. For the past 7 years on radio, and 2 years prior to that on television, these pundits have shared their wit and wisdom on everything from politics to pop culture. They argue fiercely for their position on a subject, yet walk away from each show as friends. The Round Table is "appointment listening" every second Friday of the month. But like anything else...it cannot last forever. On the next Another View, the final Round Table featuring our original pundits. We'll talk current events as well as spend some time listening to some of your favorite exchanges from the past.

People screaming at each other rather than listening...nasty anonymous social media posts about race, gender, religion...polarizing political rhetoric...neighbors fighting neighbors...what's happened to our civility? Have we become so segmented that we can no longer tolerate others who may disagree with us? What happened to the world Dr. Martin Luther King described in his "I Have A Dream" speech? On the next Another View we will examine the issue of civility with Michele Woods Jones, Diversity and Inclusion Expert; Jonathan Zur, President/CEO, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities; and actor/activist Ricardo Melendez. Join us for the on-air discussion Friday...and then come out to our Race: Let's Talk About It Town Hall, Saturday, March 3, 2018, 2:30-4:30P at the Boyd Dining Hall on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University. In partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University's Center for the Study of Religious Freedom, and the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission, the town hall is free and open to th

Looking for a healthy way to lower your blood pressure, fight depression and even manage pain? Fall in love! On the next Another View we talk with relationship expert Alvean Lyons and Doug Weiss, author of Life, Love and Internet Dating, about the relationship between healthy relationships and your health. And we will bring you the final episode of our Black History Month series, "Excelling In Spite of Jim Crow".

It was 56 years ago when fifteen Hampton Institute students were arrested for refusing to take seats in the segregated balcony at the Phoebus Lee Theater now known as the American Theater. Find out what drove their activism as we hear from two of the students, Lucy Thornton and Hulbert James, along with Linda Holmes, Oral Historian, Civil Rights Project, Hampton History Museum. Plus, we'll preview the upcoming PBS documentary, "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities", and find out how Hampton University played a pivotal role in the production. And we continue our Black History Month series, "Excelling In Spite of Jim Crow".

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Another View Round Table looks back at Black history and compares yesterday to today. Where are we in terms of education, politics, literature and social issues? How much progress have we made? Has anything changed? Are we moving forward or have we regressed? Join Roger Chesley, Columnist with the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, Political Science Professor; Bill Thomas, Community Activist; and Tim Seibles, Poet Laureate for an insightful look at Black America past and present. Plus, we continue our series "Excelling In Spite of Jim Crow"!

From declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital, to withdrawing from the Paris climate change treaty, to his stance on trade, President Donald Trump has "shaken up" global diplomacy! Do other world leaders expect cooperation from the United States or is this an opportunity for another country to take over as leader on the global stage? On the next Another View, analysis and insight from political and legal analyst Dr. Eric Claville. Plus Lisa Godley brings us the first of four stories on how local African Americans fared during Jim Crow as part of our commemoration of Black History Month.

Have the costs of your prescriptions increased? Have you ever had to make the choice between getting much needed medications and other household expenses? Why are prescriptions so expensive, and what are doctors doing to help mitigate the costs? On the next Another View on Health, we'll talk with three prominent doctors from the Hampton Roads area - Dr. Fred Quarles, Dermatologist; Dr. L.D. Britt, Surgeon; and Dr. Keith Newby, Cardiologist and Co-Host of Another View on Health. Find out how these doctors are on your side when it comes to paying for prescription drugs.

Are you like many young people today, trying to figure out what's the best career for you? Are you the parent of a college student who is looking for direction? Or are you an older adult, suddenly finding yourself having to "re-career" after a layoff? On the next Another View we talk with career coach Tamara S. Raymond, author of "Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career". Raymond says careering is a journey and she will share a roadmap to success.

Fire and Fury! Oprah for President? And how about that snow removal? It's the second Friday of the month which means it's time for the Another View Round Table. Join Roger Chesley, Columnist, Virginian-Pilot; Tim Seibles, Poet Laureate; Bill Thomas, Community Activist; and Carol Pretlow, Political Science Professor, NSU for a lively discussion on these and other issues facing our community today.

Say the name "Lorraine Hansberry" - and probably what comes to mind is the play "A Raisin in the Sun". Ms. Hansberry was the first African American woman to write a play performed on Broadway. But did you know that she was also the granddaughter of a freed slave? Or that she was very active in the civil rights movement? Or that she wrote of her lesbian lifestyle under her initials only so she would not face discrimination? On the next Another View we explore the life and times of this literary giant with awarding winning actor, director and artistic director of the Norfolk State University Theatre Company, Mr. Anthony Mark Stockard.

"Every week we want to hear about something positive happening in the African American community"...that was what the community advisory group told us when we designed Another View. And we have delivered on that mandate. Each week producer Lisa Godley goes out into the community and brings us stories of hope, perseverance, tenacity and joy. From mentoring programs to celebrity interviews and everything in-between, Lisa shows us all that there are people in the black community making a difference for all citizens. On the next Another View we bring you the best of these stories!

We live in a contentious time, where people fiercely defend their position on politics and social issues without being willing to listen to other opinions or examine new ways of thinking about today's issues. Name calling, racist comments, ethnic discrimination, hurtful social media postings...it makes you wonder what's happened to our nation's and our world's humanity. On the next Another View we talk with Edina Brown, author of "Make Humanity Great Again: How the Boldness of the Conscious Can Overcome Hate". In her book, Ms. Brown talks about ways we can get our humanity back, one conversation with one individual at a time.