Another View The Radio Show Podcast

This week the Norfolk School Board appointed Dr. Samuel T. King as the new superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools. On the next Another View, we'll talk with Dr. King about his new position and his vision for this urban school district. We'll also talk with school board chair, Dr. Kirk T. Houston, and interim superintendent Mr. Michael Spencer about transition plans and how NPS is doing in improving on-time graduation rates and lowering the drop out rate. It's all a part of WHRO and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen initiative. Plus, Lisa Godley talks with Tavis Smiley about his new documentary, STAND. Join us for a great conversation Friday, May 18 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation about race? Did you come away with understanding - or were you frustrated and angry? Why is it so difficult to talk about race and racial matters? On the next Another View we'll talk about "talking about race" with our round table pundits, Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; NSU professor Carol Pretlow; community activist Bill Thomas; and author, talk show host and journalist Wil LaVeist. In addition, John Johnson, head of the Hampton Unity Commission joins us for this important discussion.

There's a new city initiative in Norfolk - it's called "Healthy Norfolk"! The goal is to improve health and wellness throughout Norfolk by actively promoting healthy policies, environmental change and education. But what does all of this mean? How can a city become healthy? What will be required of citizens? Is anyone else doing this? Why should we care? We'll answer these and other questions during our conversation with Norfolk Councilwoman Terri Whibley, M.D, ; Dominique Williams, M.D., Medical Director at CHKD; and Amy Paulson, Director of CINCH with EVMS. Plus, in honor of Mother's Day, Lisa Godley talks with some very special mother and daughters about their special relationships. It's all on Another View, Friday, May 4 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

It's called the Spartan Crusade for Academic Excellence, or SCAS. It's the newest academic and community initiative at Norfolk State University, designed to change the educational landscape in Hampton Roads. On the next Another View, we talk with NSU President Tony Atwater, Ph.D, about SCAS - what is is...how it works...and how it will improve on-time graduation rates and lower the drop out rate. It's all a part of WHRO's American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen. Join guest host Lisa Godley for this criticial discussion, Friday, April 27 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African American college women - founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University. On the next Another View we'll talk with members of AKA about Greek life, their mission and purpose, and answer the question of relevancy in 2012. Our guests include AKA sorors Barbara Ciara, Dianne Blakeney, and Kellee Edmonds. Plus, an audio tour of 30 Americans now on exhibit at the Chrysler Museum. It's all on Another View, Friday, April 20 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

"Spare the rod, spoil the child". "That's what's wrong with our kids today - we give them time out instead of spanking them!". "My Mom beat me and I turned out ok!" Sound familiar? Corporal punishment has been the norm in many communities, including the African American community. But is it the right thing to do? Can we discipline our children and get them to behave without hitting them? On the next Another View, we talk with Asadah Kirkland, author of "Beating Black Kids". Ms. Kirkland is an educator, administrator and a single Mom who firmly believes African Americans must treat children more humanely. She says with "a little thought, good decision making, and good control of our actions, Black adults can repair the damage done from passing beatings on from generation to generation". Also joining us is psychologist Janis Sanchez-Hucles who will talk about the psychological impact of spanking our children. It's all on Another View, Friday, April 13 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us at whrv.org.

The killing of Trayvon Martin has stirred up a national conversation about race and how we treat each other, particularly as it pertains to African American males. This week on Another View we'll continue the dialogue, but this time from the African American female perspective. Black women and Black men experience racism differently and we'll explore those differences with our guests, relationship expert and CEO of Trace Consulting, Alvean Lyons; Dr. Colita Nichols Fairfax, Associate Professor of Social Work at NSU; and Kristina Wright, Miss Hampton Roads, 2010.

Trayvon Martin, an African-American teen, was shot to death on February 26, 2012 by neighborhood watch participant George Zimmerman, who is Hispanic. Trayvon was unarmed. Zimmerman says it was self defense and has not been arrested. The shooting and lack of arrest have sparked protests nationwide, and has re-opened the discussion about race and profiling of African American males. On the next Another View, we convene a special round table to talk about the issues surrounding the killing of Trayvon Martin. We'll bring you the latest on the investigation, and delve deeply into the subjects of black male homocide, race relations and profiling. Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, political science professor with NSU; community activist Bill Thomas; and journalist, talk show host and author Wil LaVeist on the next Another View, Friday, March 30 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us whrv.org.

There is a lot of emphasis placed on keeping kids in school and on track to graduate with their class...yet every 26 seconds a teen decides to drop out of high school. What are the pressures, both societal and educational, that makes a kid give up? And once they've left high school, what are the alternatives? On the next Another View, we'll talk about two alternative programs designed to help kids get back on track and become productive citizens. We'll talk with Luther Boykin and Elijah Charles of Commomwealth Challenge; and Mike Bonfiglio and Anthony Lowery with Point Option - programs with very different approaches yet the same goal - to help high school drop outs get an education. It's all a part of CPB's American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen initiative. Join us Friday, March 23 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

So you raise your children and watch with pride as they have children of their own. But suddenly, "life gets in the way" and for a variety of reasons, you find yourself a grandparent raising a granchild. It's a phenomenon that is on the rise in the African American community. On the next Another View we'll examine this change in family construct and explore its effects on the grandchild, the parent and the grandparent. Our experts include Kathy Dial, Director of Youth and Family Services with Catholic Charities and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mitzi Glass. Grandparents raising grandchildren, on the next Another View, Friday, March 16 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

It's tax time, and on the next Another View, we'll have the answers to your tax questions! Just what is the earned income tax credit? What are the new deductions for this year? How do you find a reputable tax professional? And is there ever a time when you will not need to file taxes? Tax experts Rhonda Hayes and Asar Gray join us to answer your questions. Plus, it's the story of tragedy and triumph as Lisa Godley talks with Kimba Smith Pradia, author of "Poster Child".

From politics to pop culture, there's plenty for the Another View Round Table to discuss! Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, NSU professor; community activist Bill Thomas, and journalist, author and talk show host Wil LaVeist for engaging and entertaining conversation! It's intelligent conversation from an African American perspective. Join us for the next Another View, Friday, March 9 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

Whether she's going head to head with Bill O'Reilly on Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor or serving as the guiding the force behind Rock the Vote... Jehmu Greene is a recognized expert on voter engagement, issue advocacy and celebrity politics. Join host, Barbara Hamm Lee and our special guest Jehmu Greene as they discuss politics and pop culture. Plus, this weeks positive piece is a conversation with the first African American child to attend an all white elementary school in the south... history maker... Ruby Bridges. All this... Friday, February 24th on Another View, on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us live at whrv.org.

The statistics are startling - according to the 2010 Census, 42% of African American adults have never been married, compared to 26% of all American adults. Thirty-one percent of Black women in their 40's have never been married, compared to 9% of white women, 11% of Asian women and 12% of Hispanic women. While the marriage numbers are low, long-term relationship numbers are more favorable. So why are so few Blacks getting married? What do we need to know about ourselves before we can enter into a successful long term relationship? How do we meet "Mr or Ms Right"? What do we need to teach our sons and daughters so that they are prepared for marriage? On the next Another View we'll talk about African American relationships with private life coach, Ms. Alvean Lyons, CEO of TRACE Success Consulting; and Edward Fairley, author of The Handbook for Increasing Your Relationship IQ. It's all on Another View, Friday, February 17 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us live at whrv.org.

Is PETA correct in stating that the 13th Amendment banning slavery should apply to Orcas? Is suspension enough discipline for news analyst Roland Martin based on his super bowl tweets? And tolls at the midtown and downtown tunnels connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth - some now say its a racial issue. Really? Just some of the topics our pundits will tackle on the next Another View Round Table. Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; community activist Bill Thomas; and journalist, talk show host and author Wil LaVeist as they share their wit and wisdom on Another View, Friday, February 10 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

In honor of Black History Month we pay tribute to men and women who made a significant difference in the fight for equality, but are not well known to the general public. Historian Cassandra Newby-Alexander, PhD, shares stories of courageous and determined individuals who stood up for what's right despite personal danger and harm. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by learning about these "unsung heroes of the African American experience". And if you're a SCRABBLE fan, be sure to tune in as Lisa Godley talks to the winners of last year's Scrabble for Literacy tournament. They'll share their winning tricks of the trade! It's all on Another View, Friday, February 3 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

When you hear the term, "Black Woman" - what comes to mind? Sapphire? Superwoman with no emotion? Career climber with no need for a man? Welfare Mom? These are all ways that African American women have been stereotyped. Now, Black women define themselves in a national survey done by the Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Find out what African American women think about career, relationships,personal finances, religion, discrimination and who they are. We'll talk about the survey with Washington Post Reporter Krissah Thompson, and get reaction and perspective from Black women in Hampton Roads, including NSU Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. Colita Nicholas Fairfax; Ms. Denise Goode, who works for the federal government; Development Consultant and Relationship Coach, Ms. Alvean Lyons; and Miss United States, 2011, Ms. Ashley Smith. Plus, we'll talk with some of the Tuskegee Airmen about their reaction to the movie, Red Tails. It's all on Another View, Friday, January 27 at NOON

When was the last time you visited a museum, saw a play or attended an arts performance? Was it a "mainstream" event, or was it geared specifically to the African American community? On the next Another View we'll talk about African Americans and the Arts - what motivates people of color to become active participants in the arts? Is it fact or fiction that Black people are only interested if the form of art represents the Black culture? Our guests, Gail Easley, Executive Director of the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center; Joan Rhodes-Copeland, Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Alliance; and Michelle Gilliam, Director of Ella Fitzgerald Theatre and Events with the Downing Gross Cultural Center in Newport News, share their expertise and experience. Plus, we'll take you tothe Muscarelle Museum at the College of William and Mary for a behind the scenes conversation about the exhibit "Seeing Colors: Secrets of the Impressionists". It's all on Another View, Friday, January 20 at NOON on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or

A Georgia school uses examples of slavery in math questions. Forbes Magazine's article "If I Were A Poor Black Kid" causes controversy. And in the D.C. area, Black students are two to five times more likely to be suspended or expelled than their White peers. Just some of the topics we'll discuss on the next Another View Round Table. Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, political science professor at NSU; community activist Bill Thomas; and journalist, talk show host and author Wil LaVeist for lively conversation this Friday, January 13 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

His name was Lemon. He was a slave - and he was owned by the College of William and Mary. His relationship with the College was complex..we know he sold produce to the college and even though he was a slave, in 1808 he received a Christmas bonus from the institution. The role of the College of William and Mary during slavery, and its attitude about race relations from the Civil War until today is the mission of The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation. On the next Another View we talk with Robert Engs, PhD, Consulting History Scholar for the Lemon Project; and Jody Allen, PhD, the Managing Director of the project about College's attempt to rectify wrongs against African Americans and build bridges between the College and the Tidewater community. Join us for The Lemon Project, Friday, January 6, 2012 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or whrv.org