Business in the Black
Twanda Black Hosts KISS 104.1's weekly public affairs program "Business in the Black"
Attorney James Walker
Attorney James Walker, managing partner of Walker & Associates, legal analyst, professor and author talks about his lawsuit against music industry giant SONY/BMG, alleging that they refused to allow urban artists effective legal representation and after 8 years won. The lawsuit also extended to copyrights and intellectual properties of singer/songwriters. Walker also talked about his book,"This Business of Urban Music" and an entertainment law course he is teaching at Clark Atlanta University called "Michael Jackson: The Business of Music:
5/16/2013 listen downloadBishop Alfred Lands and Rev. Rosemary
Bishop Alfred Lands and Rev. Rosemary Lands talks about the Role of Friendship in Marriage. They discussed how a couple should be friends before deciding to marry and how being friends allows honesty and integrity in the marriage. Of course, great communication and spending time together help develop a close friendship.
5/16/2013 listen downloadGil Robertson, author and Brenda Muhammed, Executive Director of Atlanta Victims Assistance
Gil Robertson, author and editor of the book "Where Did Our Love Go?" discusses an event for an engaging discussion on the state of Black relationships at the historic Hammond House. "I'm Just Sayin'"-Sasha the Diva talks with Brenda Muhammed, Executive Director of Atlanta Victims Assistance about the services offered.
5/16/2013 listen downloadDirector of Spelman LEADS and Author Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki, investment guru, wealth manager and author talks about his new book, Why A Students Work for C Students. Dr. Jane Smith, Executive Director of Spelman LEADS talks about the 9th Annual Leadership and Women of Color Conference with the theme " Strategic Leadership: Building Wealth, Entrepreneurship and Paying It Forward" May 15 & 16th.
5/16/2013 listen downloadFilmakers Dwayne and Antoinette McCoy
Dwayne and Antoinette McCoy, producers and filmmakers talk about their End-Time project called "New World Order". The story chronicles a young lady's life after revelation and during the reign of the beast (satan). The movie is showing in limited cities and theaters and will hit AMC Theatres on Cobb Pwy.
5/16/2013 listen downloadPsychotherapist, Dr. Joyce Morley
Psychotherapist, Dr. Joyce Morley talks about cutting the umbilical cord as Mothers Day approaches. Morley talks about the fact that some mothers do not know how to separate from their children when it is time to do so. She gave tips on how to let go, how to have a healthy relationship with your sons and daughters, where to draw those needed lines, especially to mothers of sons.
5/8/2013 listen downloadDr. Brenda Smith Myles, author of Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments
Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, author of Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practiced Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns. Aspergers is a high functioning person with Autism. Myles discusses the escalating sequence of behaviors in a 3 stage cycle as; rumbling, rage and recovery in a person with Aspergers. The behaviors are typically caused by unrealized stress and anxiety.
5/8/2013 listen downloadSamuel Reid, Director of the Atlanta Citizens
Samuel Reid, Director of the Atlanta Citizens review Board talks about the organization's mission to provide oversight of misconduct against sworn members of the police and corrections departments of the city of Atlanta. Anyone with a complaint can do so by calling the office or going online. This department was re-opened after the unfortunate Katherine Johnston incident in 2006.
5/7/2013 listen downloadNicholas DiBella and Pastor Kirk
Nicholas DiBella, writer/producer and Pastor Kirk, Executive Producer of the Christian Film King's Faith talks about the movie about a young man on his third strike in the "system". An African American couple takes him into their home but his old gang finds him and he has to make decisions on whether to go back to the violence and drugs or live a new life with Jesus Christ as the center.
5/7/2013 listen downloadSara Thebarge, author of The Invisible Girls
Sara Thebarge, author of The Invisible Girls talks about her journey through breast cancer at the age of 27. The Ivy League graduate met a Somali woman and her 5 daughters (all under 10) on the subway and began a quest to help them navigate a new country,language barriers,poverty and womanhood.
5/7/2013 listen downloadDr. Brenetia Robinson - Being Single
Dr. Brenetia Robinson, CEO of Epitome Consulting talks about how to navigate being single in a society that makes you think there's something wrong with it. Robinson discusses how to enjoy being single when so many activities are family focused. Robinson gave great tips on how not to feel as a single.
5/7/2013 listen downloadTravel expert,Valerie Harris
Travel expert,Valerie Harris talks about Turks & Caicos consisting of a chain of 40 islands with only 8 inhabitable. Harris discussed the people, commerce, food and tourist economy of the islands.
5/7/2013 listen downloadJazz Legend Ramsey Lewis
Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis talks about his career and how he stays relevant as a 78 year old pianist and composer. Lewis is coming to Atlanta to headline Clark Atlanta University's (CAU) Guild's 20th annual Jazz Under the Stars Benefit Concert. & Sasha the Diva interviews FODAC President, Chris Brandsey Lewis
5/7/2013 listen downloadDirector, Atlanta Jazz Festival & Dr. David Kountz
Camille Russell Love, Director of the Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival talks about the 30-day celebration filled with concerts, competitions, listening parties which include every aspect of the genre. Dr. David Kountz, President of the International Society on Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB) talks about the how to increase the awareness of diseases and health conditions
5/7/2013 listen downloadThe Poor Chef - The Diabetic You
Celebrity chef, Charles Mattocks better known as the Poor Chef talks about how being diagnosed with diabetes changed his life.He is on a USA tour with Dr. Sid Shah as a part of the American Diabetes Association's Focus on Diabetes Expo. The multi-city campaign is called, 'The Diabetic You" Mobile tour with folks coming onto the decked out RV learning more about diabetes, cooking, exercise and lifestyle.
5/7/2013 listen downloadCyrus Hancock
Cyrus Hancock, Wealth Expert and CEO of Hancock Wealth Management talks about debt and how to get out of it in less than 10 years. Hancock discussed 'Your Family Bank" and how it works by paying off your debt and then paying that money back to yourself (your bank) and even giving yourself loans.Hancock is offering free seminars for more information.
4/19/2013 listen downloadGerard Dixon
Gerard Dixon, Mortgage Banker talks about the requirements of getting a loan in today's environment. Dixon discussed the various loans and the items that need to be in place, such as; credit score, debt ratio, employment, etc.
4/19/2013 listen downloadDelta Sigma Theta 100th Anniversary
Camille Zeigler, President of Delta Sigma Theta - Atlanta Chapter celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. also Sasha with Kate's Club.
4/19/2013 listen downloadBishop Kenneth Ulmer
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, Pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church talks about his 5th book "Passionate God". Ulmer seeks to show God's human characteristics in this interactive book such as humor, anger,compassion, and love.
4/19/2013 listen downloadSoleil Moon Frye, Target Earth Day
Soleil Moon Frye, Target's Mommy Ambassador talks about Target's celebration of Earth Day. Target is giving away 1.5 million reusable bags containing sustainable product samples. Frye was child actress, Punky Brewster in the 1980's sitcom called "Punky Brewster". She is now an author, producer of a kids clothing line and an advocate for alzheimers patients.
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