“Dr. Vibe Show Takes” contains various types of content such as our “takes” on different subjects and events, what we are up to and useful pieces of information. Enjoy!!
“Dr. Vibe Show Takes” contains various types of content such as our “takes” on different subjects and events, what we are up to and useful pieces of information. Enjoy!!
Ava DuVernay’s movie was not nominated in the Best Director category at this year’s Oscar’s. What message does this send? Click on the link below to read more.
Movies like The Help, with white protagonists, get lots of recognition, while cinematic classics like Do the Right Thing and Lumumba don’t get their due. Click on the link below to read more.
Philadelphia native Rahim Islam was raised in the Tioga Section of North Philadelphia where he attended Cleveland Elementary School, Gillespie Jr. High and Gratz High School.
Mr. Islam is a graduate of LaSalle University with dual degrees in accounting and finance. A proponent of life-long learning, his educational background also includes specialty areas of tax accounting, oil refining, investment banking, marine transportation, community development and real estate development. In 1993, Mr. Islam successfully completed the Pennsylvania Certified Public Accounting exam and holds a Pennsylvania real estate license.
An accomplished accountant and financial analyst with vast experience in business and economics, Mr. Islam has more than 25 years experience in both marine and inland transportation as well as accounting and financial reporting and analysis having worked with Sun Oil Company for approximately 17 years. Mr. Islam is a founding member of Universal Companies (Universal) and has served as President and CEO since its inception in 1993. Universal is a comprehensive community development and education management corporation founded by Kenneth Gamble, accomplished singer, songwriter, music composer and philanthropist. Universal is also the largest community-based, private manager of public schools in the America.
Under his direct leadership, Universal has been the conduit for over $1.5 Billion of real estate development and investment and currently educates over 4,500 students in 10 schools (K-12). The company is also one of the largest African-American led businesses in Philadelphia, employing nearly 650 professionals across disciplines such as education, real estate, community development, social work, technology, finance, and preventive health.
In addition to real estate development and education management, other Universal service areas include property management, vocational skill training, adult basic education, job preparation and placement, career one stop, case management.
Mr. Islam has been at the forefront of resolving many of the community and social issues facing Philadelphians and currently works directly with a number of organizations in the areas of childcare, youth and recreation programs, drug and alcohol prevention, faith based efforts, block associations, political activity, and k-12 education.
Mr. Islam is married to Renee Hill-Islam and is a proud father of nine children: Luqman, Muhammad, Saudia, Aminah, Medina, Mecca, Khalid, Mu’mim, and Raheem Jr.
Mr. Islam will be on our show live tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. He will discuss Universally Speaking his newspaper column and some of his recent articles from it.
All you need to listen to the conversation live is:
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People sometimes miss that outrage and resistance are guided by love, and the desire to bring honor to life brutally taken. Click on the link below to read more.
Ontario Black History Society2015 BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK-OFF BRUNCH 2015
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is launching launches Black History Month with Annual Kick Off Brunch. The Ontario Black History Society’s (OBHS) signature fundraising brunch at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Tammie Sutherland of City TV returns as host for a second year, along with motivational speaker and Youth Engagement Specialist Mawuli Chai and TV host and producer Nikki Clarke. The brunch celebrates the start of Black History Month and the achievements of African-Canadians in the arts, politics and community service. This year, the OBHS welcomes Keynote Speaker Dr. Mary Anne Chambers.
The 2015 Brunch features a special tribute to Ontario’s first Black Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, and recognizes the province’s recent designation of January 21st as Lincoln Alexander Day. The late Mr. Alexander’s family will be in attendance to celebrate his extraordinary achievements, service and contributions to the Province of Ontario. The OBHS is also pleased to join and celebrate the international movement marking 2015 as the UN International Decade for People of African Descent at the Brunch.
An African Marketplace and silent auction will precede the meal at this year’s event. Along with recognition of the 2015 award recipients, the afternoon features entertainment that includes performances by acclaimed singer-songwriters Anika Davidson and Mellow Dee, and legendary singer-actress Jackie Richardson.
The president of the Ontario Black History Society, Rosemary Sadlier, will be live on our show tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.
All you need to listen to the conversation live is:
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The 2015 Kick-Off Brunch is made possible by Presenting Sponsor TD Bank, Door Prize sponsor Porter Airlines and community partners Grace Kennedy, MAC Cosmetics and Harlem Restaurant.
DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2015
African Canadian Marketplace and Reception at 12 p.m.
Ceremonies at 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building, 255 Front Street West, Constitution Hall
Founded in 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is the organization in Canada that is at the forefront in the celebration of Black history and heritage with a demonstrated record in the study, preservation and promotion of Black history in Ontario. The OBHS is also the only Ontario Provincial Heritage Organization of the Ministry of Culture devoted to Black history and heritage. For more information about the OBHS please visit The Ontario Black History Society.
Ontario Black History Society:
10 Adelaide Street, East, Suite 402
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1J3
Telephone: (416)-867-9420
Fax: (416)867-8691
Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All you need to listen to the conversation live is:
Desktop/Laptop: All you need to do is go to http://thedrvibeshow.com/ tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
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