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"TALK-STRAIGHT"

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Some one-hundred and fifty three years removed from the physical links of slavery in America, too many young people find themselves captured in a new form of bondage. Unfortunately, those most affected are blind to the root... more

During our last episode, we discussed the ?Fatherhood-Factor?. Closely related to that concept is the relationship a man has with a woman that would assist him in fulfilling his duties as a father. Yes!, a woman is a significant part of the... more

The importance of the Fatherhood factor in a child's life cannot be emphasized enough. In fact to understand the root cause of a wayward youth is to recognize the degree to which that youth had a healthy or unhealthy relationship with... more

If you have followed TALK-STRAIGHT for some time then you know that much of our conversational focus has been on building up young males of Urban American cities. While Building Families & Communities Institute's research based lecture... more

During the month of May 2018 we have engaged in some most thought provoking dialogue. The opportunity to speak freely about issues of concern and the chance to consider a different perspective has been proffered to the... more

History reveals that over the last One-hundred and Fifty plus years the American Criminal Justice System and certain minority communities have had a strained relationship. In recent times the hurt from the past has taken a front seat in the... more

During our last episode, the conversation was explosive, informative and thought provoking! Well… Let's do again! Generally TALK-STRAIGHT has a basic format: Host Generated Topics - Opening Monologue –... more

Thanks to all of our loyal listeners! If you have been following us then you know that TALK-STRAIGHT has a basic format: Host Generated Topics - Opening Monologue – Question/Answer. Well, tonight we suspend with the... more

Over the last year or so, Talk-Straight has held many discussions about the plight and make up of Urban America. To a large extent the focus of topics has been on the poor and at-risk population that has been around for decades. However,... more

Often when the conversation about success is held – somehow the focus is on ?taking a chance? that one can reach a desired end. However the reality is that success is the product of deliberate actions designed to achieve a specific... more

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