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Thanks to all, of our loyal listeners! During our last episode, the panel was challenged to identify at least five measurables changes that could be affected. By the end of the show, seven were identified. Tonight, in an open microphone... more

TALK-STRAIGHT's last episode, June 9, 2020, was both steering and provocative! The focus of discussion was on empowering despondent youth to channel their energies in productive ways. Specifically, a Facebook participant... more

Perhaps one of the most important responsibilities of an ?Elder? in a community is to teach and prepare the next generation to be sober in thought and responsibly independent in action. However, over the last generation or two, young people... more

The American subgroup commonly called ?African Americans? has held a presence in the country for around Four Hundred years. However, this ethnic group has enjoyed independence for a mere One hundred and fifty-four years.... more

Next month, on July 4, the United States of America turned 244 years old. While it is revered as one of the most powerful nations in the free world, it is also one of the youngest nations. It promises to all people around the globe that... more

Tonight, we follow up on the most steering dialogue, from Tuesday Night (May 26, 2020). The matter of faith and how it operates in one's life and motivate their behavior was heavily debated. There was some confusion about the latter and... more

Quite often as a result of hardship and or failure, we have a tendency to lose confidence in ourselves or love ones. By nature, a mistake is not supposed to become a permanent or normal practice, but rather corrected and avoided.... more

When it comes to redirecting the behaviors and outcomes of the most challenged in Urban America, many don't believe that it is possible, or even worth trying. Furthermore, some take the position, ?We must invest in those who show... more

There is hope for young people who some say are a lost cause! Tonight we will examine methods to position young people to be successful academically, economically and socially. Parents, public officials and community voices have a... more

Many in the present generation of African American youth, tend to hold the concern that they must be on guard against attack from their country. In reality the last thirty years have demonstrated how reactionary people have been to... more

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