Internet Week New York (IWNY) is an annual celebration of technology’s impact on business and culture. This year’s festivities took place from May 19-25 and attracted more than 45,000 business professionals, working across all sectors, attending 250+ events produced in the IWNY HQ and 150+ organized by citywide event partners.
Jason Francis spoke to us at the midpoint of the event. During our conversation, he talked about:
– Some of the highlights from his perspective
– Suggestions how to get the most value when attending an event
One of the regular guests on our show is V. Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir Magazine. Cuisine Noir Magazine is the only magazine available that features and showcases blacks in food, wine and travel.
During V. Sheree’s most recent visit, she talked about:
– Cuisine Noir’s five year anniversary coming in September
showcases blacks in food, wine and travel
– What has been going on with the magazine
– Some memories from the last five years
– How important her family has been to her
– How have things changed for blacks in the food industry, for black winemakers and blacks and travel over the last five years
– Why blacks should travel
– The lowdown on the five year anniversary celebration
– Some special moments from the last five years
– The future of the magazine
– Some of her favorite foods
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During our live conversation, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go to http://mixlr.com/drvibe/ tonight at 8:30 p.m. Eastern/5:30 p.m. Pacific. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page.
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Khalilah was born in Halifax Nova Scotia. Like most singers Khalilah grew up in the church, singing with her family. Khalilah learned through song, there was joy, tears and praise. At the tender age of 16 Khalilah really began to flourish when recognized by David Woods, the Artistic Director of the Black Artists Network of Nova Scotia.
David Woods gave Khalilah her first break to dance for his production group” Voices”. It was here where she discovered the need to perform. In 2002, Khalilah took the lead vocalist in the band “faith in the making where she performed steady throughout Ontario until 2004. After the band parted Khalilah continued to preserver and joined a Hip hop group called “DaMovemeant” where she joined forces with two male artists to create a new Canadian sound.
”DaMovemeant” (Khalilah, Fuzzy J, and Katt Fayme) became a great success with full house live performances throughout Ontario , and a strong fan based following, with a single on local mainstream radio stations such as “The Border” and even doing jingles for local businesses and radio advertisement. The group sold single handedly over 5,000 cds within the short period of 9 months.
Khalilah was recognized by American Modeling Talent Convention (AMTC) in 2005 where she traveled to Kansas City Kansas and ranked top 10 out of thousands of competitors for her unique style and vocal skill. Khalilah also did a short film where she made an appearance playing the character of “Sadie” the rebel biker in the film called “Sitting Kills”.
Her journey to Toronto since September 2009 has already been successful. She’s performed at local Toronto hotspots such as Sydney’s and Jo Mamas, Placed 2nd in the Istars Zack Warner(Candaian Idol Judge) competition for singer / song writer in April 2011, and 2nd place for her vocals in the “La Musique Circle” competition in May 2011. You can also find her in new commercials for year 2012, tv interviews 2012 with rogers, on discovery channel, doing live theatre,and of course her famous one women story telling shows . story telling, and live performances in Toronto.
Khalilah also plays an important role in the Toronto community working with Mentoring Junior Kids Organization (MJKO) through the sport of non-contact boxing.
Khalilah is now the founder and president of B-AM Brooks Artist & Management where she is able to mentor children ages 0-12 through her story telling workshops on bullying. The story telling workshops allows Khalilah to touch the collective and assist with teaching children how to love themselves and others, while learning to say NO! when feeling hurt or violated by words or touch.
Khalilah is excited to continue to embrace her lifes journey and contributing her part through the entertainment industry.
Khaliah will be live on our show tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go to http://mixlr.com/drvibe/ at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page.
Raynard Jackson is President and CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, Inc.- a government relations and political consulting firm in Washington, D.C. He has a proven record of balancing public policy with fundamental freedoms associated with a free-market, capitalistic society.
His relationships date back from the Nixon administration to the current Bush administration. These relationships allow him to work with both Democrats and Republicans to move their client’s agenda forward.
He is a native of St. Louis, MO, and is one of the most sought after conservative speakers in America. He is also a frequent public speaker to college students, political & business groups churches, etc. He also has a weekly political column that he uses to opine about topical political issues relevant to the Black community.
His views are frequently heard on radio and TV shows like Larry King, G. Gordy Liddy, Rush Limbaugh, CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News Channel, Black Entertainment Television, etc.
He has written and been quoted in hundreds of newspapers from across the country, including: the Washington Post, Washington Times, Detroit Free Press, the Houston Chronicle, Jet Magazine, Emerge Magazine, the National Journal, etc.
He has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma and a graduate degree in International Business from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
During our conversation, Raynard talked about:
– Some of his background some of his experiences going to Christian based schools
– When did he come out of the closet about his conservative opinion on social politics
– How has he been able to writing for so many publications
– The background behind the article
– What are black women telling him about black men
– Why does he feel that conservative white women are more supportive of black men than black women are
– Some of his criticisms of Barack Obama, Black America and black women
– The response to the article
– Some of his thoughts on what Black America needs to do to get back on track
Do you think good Fathers really get the credit they deserve? If so, why? And if not, why not?
Why has the perception of fathers changed over the last few years?
Has the concept of fatherhood changed in today’s society from what it used to be when you were a boy?
What was some of the life lessons that you learned from your father—-and/or by being a father?
What was some of the funniest things you ever heard your father say or do—-especially some things that you still laugh about today? OR—-if you’re a father, what was some of the funniest things that you’ve said or done with your own children?
What do you think your father’s legacy is to you? What do you remember him for—most of all? And/Or—if you’re a father, what’s the legacy that you want to leave with your kids? What do YOU want to be remembered for most of all?
What’s one thing that you’d like for women to understand about fatherhood, in order to help them appreciate the fathers in their lives even more?
Whether your father is still living or has already passed on—-and you had only one last message to give to him—what would you say to him?
During our live conversation, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go to http://mixlr.com/drvibe/ tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page.
You will not meet a more dynamic, energetic and effective Television Writer/Producer, Communications Specialist and Digital Content Producer than Annie Apple. Fearless and outgoing, Annie is an exceptional writer with incredible interpersonal communication and conceptual skills and an infectious sense of humor. From “Weekend – Today Show”, “NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw”, to CNN’s “American Morning”, she’s worked with some of the top news programs and media organizations in the world. She’s also managed successful strategic communications, Media and Public Relations campaigns. Annie enjoys commenting on the never-ending complexities and comedies of the human experience.
– Her background including being born in West Africa and living in countries around the world
– Mother of three sons and one daughter
– Some of the challeges she faced when she came to America
– She had her first son when she was fifteen
– Her memories working at NBC News during 9/11
– What is Survivin America all about
– Why she wrote What Your Black Men Can Learn From The DeSean Jackson Discussion
– Explains her thoughts “on being more than who you are than being less than you are”
– The role of professional sports team in monitoring the actions of their players
– The media’s portrayal of black men
Popular Motivation Internet Radio with RikkiRJones on BlogTalkRadio
Dr. Vibe had the pleasure of being of being on the ‘Hand and Footprints” hosted by Rikki R. Jones as she discusses, questions, and celebrates the BLACK Man in the series “BLACK MAN 101”. Please take a listen.
