Mike RameyThe Victory Unlimited ShowHenri Hank MorrisChef Anthony MairCoach Michael Taylor
Our live weekly roundtable discussion about news stories of interest called, “Do You Know What Time It Is…?” will be broadcast live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ 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
The Great Toronto Authors (from left to right): Roberto Mulolo, Jessica Alex, Matthew L. Taylor, Josephine Casey and Mutendei NabuteteGreat Toronto Authors Book Tour
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 our conversation live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ tonight at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. 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
Jessica Alex: Author of WHAT IF THE WORLD HAD NO COLOUR
Jessica Alex has always had a passion for writing. At the age of 17 she started her own newspaper, but after completing her university studies decided to take the route of book publishing.
As someone who also studied sociology and anthropology she understands the importance of the formative years, and decided to focus on writing books that educate and inspire children and youth.
Her debut children’s book, “What If the World Had No Colour?” deals with issues of racism, bullying and prejudice. Her book has been well received by its readers and has sparked conversation on race and ‘colourism.’ She hopes to continue focusing on using her prowess to reach out to the community, as well as publishing books that will uplift others.
Matthew L. Taylor is a musician/author/mortgage broker who grew up in Scarborough.
He started writing poetry and playing the piano by the age of 6 winning first place trophies in the process. By the age of 13 he was travelling North America playing soccer and eventually became a champion with the Malvern Hawks. By the age of 16 he grew disengaged at high school and was kicked out.
It was at the age of 18 he then discovered his passion for writing music and over the next few years he started making a name for himself around the city by performing and distributing his recordings.
In his early 20’s he also began reading numerous books and discovered his passion for philosophy, knowledge and literature. He eventually returned to college at age 24.
After graduating, he further educated himself studying entrepreneurship and shortly after his 28th birthday began writing his first published book Student of Life: My Lessons Are Yours which has been embraced by doctors lawyers and students of life from Canada and abroad.
He has gone on to open a mortgage brokering business and also spends time sharing his time and experiences with youth around the city so they don’t make some of the mistakes he made.
Checkout out his blog at My Lessons Are Yours and you can find his book on Amazon, at Knowledge Bookstore in Brampton and Accents Bookstore at Eglinton Avenue West.
Josephine has been writing poetry from an early age.
Her book, Life’s Poetry is a collection of poems that expresses freedom of speech in everyday challenges through life’s journey. It is a balance of our emotions and a combination of inspirational messages throughout the good and bad and times. Life’s Poetry is realistic and portrays our human nature in what we feel and do.
Josephine has been promoting her book at different venues and bookstores such as Knowledge Bookstore, and Accents Bookstore. Her book is also available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, xlibris.com and at Ascend located in Toronto. The ebook is available on kobobooks.com.
Josephine continues to aspire in her work and has accomplished several book signings with Chapters/ Indigo. She has also attended on events organized with the Brampton Library and is now currently a host for the Open Mic event at One Fourteen Caribbean Restaurant in Brampton which occurs on the last Tuesday’s of every month. Josephine continues to strive and work on new projects with high hopes to inspire others. For further information and inquiries please contact Josephine by Email. She can also be contacted on Facebook and Twitter.
An interesting fact about Robert Mulolo is that he did not know a word of English until the age of 14. Coming from a French Canadian background, he learned English while watching the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The admiration for the TV Series was what got him started with writing.
He wrote scripts, in English, incorporating a new character on the show hoping to one day give them to TV producers. However, the show’s final episode aired on May 20th, 1996.
Even after the show ended, Robert had become addicted to creating
stories. He continued writing numerous scripts throughout high school. Having transferred from a French school to an English school system, he showed his teachers his writing and was encouraged to change his scripts into books.
It was in his last year of high school (age 18, OAC) that Robert came up with the idea for Why Me?. Prior to having his first novel in print, Robert had the ebook, Valentine’s Day published with XoXo Publishing in 2010 and his second ebook, Holier Than Thou from the same publishing house a few months later.
October 2012 was the year that Why Me? was self-published.
At the moment, Robert Mulolo has recently completed his second novel,
JUST CHANCE IT and is working on a Why Me? play production.
On this edition Dr. Vibe’s Allies, Mike Ramey, Victory Unlimited and Henri Morris. As scheduled to be on the show are Jon Covington (Founder of Men Of Color In The Industry) and actors Keith Burke and Scott Brooks. Tonight’s discussion topic is “The Hollywood Hustle: What Do You Think Of The Images Of Black Men In Movies And On Television?”
Here are some of the conversation topics that the gentlemen will be talking about:
What is the definition of “a Black Movie”?
What was good (or bad) about the Black Male Images in the movies of the Seventies—the so-called “Blaxploitation” era?
Why are there so many black sitcoms and so few black dramas in television history?
What do you think of the Spike Lee era of movies? And what do you think contributed to it’s rise and subsequent fall?
For black men, what’s good (or bad) about the rise of the movie and television empire of Tyler Perry?
In your opinion: What does Hollywood think of black men?
Do you think there’s a connection between the election of the first Black President and the rise of historically based films like the Help, Django,
the Butler, and 12 Years a Slave?
Are there certain types of roles in movies or TV shows that are intrinsically hurtful or helpful to the images of Black Men?
What’s the biggest barrier to the success of black movies—the racism in Hollywood or the personal prejudices of moviegoers?
What are some of the most memorable, important, or groundbreaking black male images on television? And what made them so memorable to you?
If you had to pick a favorite black male movie or television actor, who is he? And why?
With the rise of more Black-oriented, television networks and with the cost of making movies becoming more economical due to digital photography—what is your hope for the future of black male images in movies and on television?
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 The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacfic. 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
The Victory Unlimited ShowHenri Hank MorrisRoger DundasProfessor JT
Our live weekly roundtable discussion about news stories of interest called, “Do You Know What Time It Is…?” will be broadcast live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ 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
International Men’s Day – November 19, 2013International Men’s Day
Diane A. Sears is the United States Coordinator for 2013 International Men’s Day Chair of the USA 2012-2022 International Men’s Day Ten Year Plan Committee; and a member of the International Men’s Day Coordination Committee where she represents the United States. In her role as a member of the University Council for Akamai University’s Fatherhood and Men’s Studies Program which is located in Hilo, Hawaii, Ms. Sears advises the President of Akamai University on Fatherhood issues and assists him in the enhancement of the institution’s Fatherhood and Men’s Studies Program. She is also a member of the National Affinity Network for The Boys’ Initiative which is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Sears is the Editor/Author of a book on Fatherhood and Men’s Issues, In Search Of Fatherhood – Transcending Boundaries ; the Managing Editor of a quarterly international male parenting journal — IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD® — which moderates a Global Dialogue on Fatherhood and is distributed in Australia, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Norway, South Africa, Ghana, Canada, Botswana, Jamaica, and the United States; and the creator and moderator of IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD®’s blog . The concept for IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD® was created by Sears’ mentor, the late L.T. HENRY, a classically trained jazz musician who briefly performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and was a former drummer for internationally acclaimed songstress and film and television actress Ms. Della Reese; author; photojournalist; and sales and success motivation trainer who died in March 1999. Ms. Sears’ work on Fatherhood and Men’s Issues which began in 1999, has helped to perpetuate her late mentor’s legacy and resurrect his vision for an interactive Fatherhood Forum.
During our conversation, Ms. Sears talks about:
– How she has carried on L.T. Henry’s (her mentor) dream about manhood and fatherhood
– How she met L.T. Henry and what she learned from him about life and men
– What impressions she had about men when she was younger
– The great mentorship she received from her uncle and her grandmother
– How she started In Search Of Fatherhood which was launched August 15, 1999
– The history behind International Men’s Day which started in 1999 and how she got involved
– The goals of International Men’s Day
– How does she react about the fact she is a woman running International Men’s Day
– Some things that women need to know about men that they may not Know
Dr. Vibe’s AlliesMike RameyThe Victory Unlimited ShowHenri Morris
On this edition Dr. Vibe’s Allies, Mike Ramey, Victory Unlimited and Henri Morris, discuss Martin Luther King’s Dream “I Have A Dream … 50 Years Later” and where Black America stands fifty years since Dr. King’s speech.
During the conversation, the following questions are raised and discussed:
– What did the 1963 march mean to Black people?
– Do you think that the 1963 March On Washington was successful?
– What did the March On Washington reveal about the character, character and the constitution of the people of that era?
– What did they think about the media coverage of 50th Anniversary of the March On Washington?
– What was the difference between this year’s March vs. the March in 1963?
– What did 1963 March achieve politically, economically and historically? What has changed 50 years later?
– How much of the March On Washington was Dr. Vibe taught?
– Is the time right for Black Canadians to march for civil rights?
– In the last fifty years, has there been any event that has left an impact as
– Do Black American have the resources and capabilities today to have another March as significant as the one in 1963?
– How can Black use technology to move forward to “the promise land”?
– What do Blacks need to do to make a significant, positive and lasting change?
Mike RameyThe Victory Unlimited ShowHenri Hank MorrisFrederick Lowe – The NorthStar News & Analysis
Our live weekly roundtable discussion about news stories of interest called, “Do You Know What Time It Is…?” will be broadcast live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
