The Public Affairs Podcast

November is Hip-Hop History Month and for this episode we barely scratch the surface on the origins of hip-hop, the different eras of hip-hop, and the impact that Houston culture has played in hip-hop. We have H-Town legend and the only DJ who gives a jam, GT Mane, and Orian "LUMP" Lumpkin, founder of On The Leve Promotions to talk about it. Cricket presents 97.9 The Box Hip-Hop History Month. Join us all month as we celebrate the elements of Hip-Hop from DJ's, emcess, break dancers,...

Back again with the Houston Area Urban League's President & CEO, Judson Robinson. This time he's brought his Senior Vice President, Eric Goodie to discuss upcoming grants in other community areas. We also talk about the Houston Area Urban League's coveted EOD Gala, which is back in person with a new date and feel! HAUL is looking forward to Celebrating Black Excellence, honorees who have impacted the community, wonderful music, dancing and food as we celebrate this beloved event at its new...

Houston Area Urban League's President and CEO Judson Robinson and HAUL Housing Council, Joel Benavidez talks about the services offered to our veterans through HAUL. HAUL Veteran Support Services assist veterans (HUD Vash referral from VA Case Manager), surviving spouse of a veteran and dependent of a veteran with limited financial assistance for rent or mortgage, financial management, credit counseling and referrals as needed. We also talk about our 1st Aunnual Golf Classic benefitting HAUL...

Sabrina Greenlee (Mother of DeAndre Hopkins, former Texans wide-receiver), is here to talk about SMOOOTH's 100 Shades of Purple will be held on Sunday, October 30, at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, Pavilion 6. Hosted by Sabrina Greenlee, this family-friendly, outdoor event will have food trucks, concessions, a trunk or treat, a raffle, and entertainment. Younger guests will enjoy traditional festival attractions such as face painting, DJ, party games, activity booths, purple balloon release,...

100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston is back for their monthly conversation. This episode we talk to the VP of Operations, Dr. Patrick Jefferson, about the State of Black Man-child in Education happening November 18th and 19th at the Hyatt-Regency Houston. Register at 100blackmenhou.org Nonprofit organization Prevention Zone Inc is hosting their 2nd annual Catalyst for Change Community Forum on October 29, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at MATCH, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. We...

Dr. Alauna is the world’s only Trauma Psychiatrist, Educator, and Empathy Expert with the mission to educate every person on how to break the cycle of psychological trauma. She founded the Dr. Alauna Trauma Recovery Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating psychological trauma worldwide by providing affordable public education and professional training in Empathy Skills Practice for Traumatized Humans™. Her message of healing, delivered through her online Trauma Recovery...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we have Dr. Conte M. Terrell. “Dr. Conte” is one of the nation’s most sought-after experts in family violence and healthy relationships, an international best-selling published author and speaker. Her journey started after surviving a ten-year marriage to a physically abusive ex-spouse. In 1997, her personal experience and passion to assist others compelled her to start Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc. a nonprofit organization assisting...

Veteran Music Industry Exec, Benny Pough, has released his first memoir, On Impact: Life, Leadership and Betting on Yourself! Benny, is a respected and influential name the music industry. Having held executive roles at major record labels like Motown, Def Jam and MCA Records, including his tenure as the former Executive Vice President of Epic Records and the former President of Roc Nation Music, Benny has been instrumental in positioning the sound and culture of music, worldwide, by...

We talk to 100 Black Men of Metro Houston's, Donald Naylor, education conference co-chair, on why is education so important for our youth and how education empowers youth to become tomorrows leaders. We also discuss the Education conference "State of Black Man Child in Education" happening November 18th & 19th, 2022.

Former teacher David Parker delivers a crash course in economics in his book, Income and Wealth. His three main points? Why income and wealth are two different things; how wealth can be created on a minimum-wage income; and why it’s essential that government intervention in the lives of individuals be scaled back. In Income and Wealth, Parker provides a detailed analysis of how someone earning minimum wage can become financially independent in one decade, drawing upon the business and...

KG Smooth continues to reads portions of the book Meet Your Strawman: And Whatever You Want To Know by David E. Robinson. If nobody has told that you have a Strawman, then this could be a very interesting experience for you. Your Strawman was created when you were very young, far too young to know anything about it. But then, it was meant to be a secret as it's purpose is to swindle you, and it has been used very effectively to do just that ever since it was created.

Make a difference while exercising —walk, run, cycle—all in honor of UNCF, our students and schools! Join us in Houston for the South Texas Walk and help UNCF raise funds to support our HBCUs and students. We talk to Kaylon Beck, Development Director for UNCF Houston about the walk and how we can build better futures one step at a time. The UNCF Walk for Education is a 5K Walk and will be at Tom Bass Park Saturday, September 10th from 7am to 12 noon, a local initiative to raise the critical...

Houston based life and wellness coach, Lindsay Locke, has made it her goal to inspire others to improve their quality of life by focusing on their personal growth and wellness. As the owner of LockedIn Life & Wellness Coaching, Locke feels it is her unique purpose to share her experience overcoming the tragic loss of her eldest child, Houston R&B Princess JaeRene, who was killed instantly in a drunk driving incident in April of last year, to help others prevail. On Saturday, Aug. 27th, Locke...

Frederick J. Goodall is the Founder & Creator at Mocha Man Style. Men change the oil in their car every 3,000 miles, but when it comes to their own health, they are reluctant to get a check-up. We aim to change that! Mocha Man Style and Tex US Too are inviting all men and the people who love them to attend our Men’s Health Expo and Blood Drive Presented by Reincke Vein Center. The event will be held at The Gite Gallery (2024 Alabama St., Houston, TX 77004) on Thursday, August 25th from 5 pm...

Pastor Walter August of the Church at Bethtal's Family talks about the their No More Violence Summit. Their mission is to love and lead all people into a new life change in Jesus Christ. Premier High School - Houston Sharpstown is a new, free public charter school now enrolling students for the fall. Like the more than 50 Premier High School campuses across Texas and Arkansas, Premier High School - Houston Sharpstown will help students get back on track, earn a diploma, and receive the...

George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police made worldwide headlines, propelling the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for racial justice. But the story of him as a family man, mentor and community member has not been widely told. In a heartfelt and deeply personal account, Bridgett Floyd shares the powerful bond between her and her brother. We talk to Taslta Bapiste, Rae'l Ba, and Charles Hunter, who stars in the short film, "The Gentle Giant," which is streaming on Hulu and...

Author, philanthropist, and founder of the K. Mejia Community Center, Kimberly Mejia talks about her new book and a special event she's doing for women.

Little STEM Academy is a comprehensive learning academy providing integrated, small class sizes with hands-on and simulation experiments for ages 3, 4 and early 5-year old learners. The Academy’s primary focus is effective and advanced brain development, social play, and communication. With a team of professionals trained to teach learners with higher-order thinking, your child will not only be ready for their next school level, but prepared to experience advanced or gifted and talented...

“Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine” has returned to The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science after its 2020 exhibition was interrupted by COVID-19 closures. The first traveling museum exhibition to focus on the reality and relevance of artificial intelligence, "Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine" will be on display at The Health Museum until September 5, 2022. We talk to the Marketing Manager, Stephanie Wigginton for all the information. For more...

Reginald hardy Sr., founder and director of The Baller Academy, talks about purpose of the organization, the challenges of our young men today, and the basketball league. They help prevent youth suicides, youth depression, anxiety, and address youth health issues. The program also has youth mentoring, skills & drills, basketball games, healthy eating tips, and a free gym membership. How does a 35-years-young man with no family history or symptoms get a prostate cancer diagnosis? It’s an...