“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!!
Denise Oliver-Velez is currently an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology
and Women’s Studies at SUNY New Paltz, where she teaches courses that
explore the anthropology of Africa and the Caribbean, including a
special course for the Women’s Studies Program focusing on the women of the Caribbean.
She is a front page writer for Daily Kos, an editor for Black Kos, and also blogs at The Motley Moose.
She is a consultant ethnographer and data analyst for AIDS research
projects, an HIV/AIDS activist, is a priestess of Yemaya in the Lukumi Yoruba faith, and hosts an online forum for African diasporic
genealogical research at AfriGeneas.
She was the Executive Director of The Black Filmmaker Foundation, Program Director of WNYC-TV, Program Director and co-founder of WPFW-FM Pacifica radio, and a Grants Manager for the Minority and Women’s Training Grant Program of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). She is also a former member of The Young Lords Party (YLP), serving as their Minister of Economic Development and the first woman on their Central Committee, and is a former member of The Black Panther Party.
We are pleased to have Ms. Oliver-Velez on our show live tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific.
Ms. Oliver-Velez will be sharing with us about various subjects including one of her recent articles, “The fear of young black men”
During our live interview, 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 8 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
During our live interview, 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. 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
You can listen to Raegan’s first interview on our show by clicking on the following link: http://bit.ly/S6M3iQ
Click on the link below to read about a recent University of Pittsburgh study shows that when African American parents use racial socialization—talking to their children or engaging in activities that promote feelings of racial knowledge, pride, and connection—it offsets racial discrimination’s potentially negative impact on students’ academic development.
Please note that our interview tonight with Antoinette Sykes that was scheduled tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific has been cancelled. Ms. Sykes is not feeling well. We will inform you with the reschedule date for the interview.
Infectious. Witty. Centered. Creative. Tenacious & Forward thinking – those are just a few words that describe Antoinette Sykes. Also known for her passionate approach to business and life, her career and business savvy now brings you the very best in CHAMPIONING WOMEN in business and their professional careers for ultimate advancement! Every woman desires and deserves to have the best resources to live her life to the fullest. The desire starts with having a confident paycheck to provide for her household, to be richly rewarded based on education, experience and personal pursuits in life and overall impeccable integrity in all she puts her hands to. No matter what path she chooses, professional career in Corporate America or as an entrepreneur, women want to be richly rewarded for the work they choose.
With no stranger to setbacks, Antoinette continues on empowering, equipping and supporting women and herself. After two layoffs as a senior executive and the untimely & fatal loss of her fiancee, Antoinette forges ahead with a new resolve. With a deeply rooted awareness, that ‘change is not what happens to you, but rather what happens through you’; consciously she seeks to build upon this foundation that will surely shine light on your next steps to deliberate success.
Armed with a B.S. in Psychology and an MBA, she set out to change the world of business growth, coaching, and women entrepreneurship as it relates to a new psychology, human behavior, mental resilience, and principles for life, business and success. Before taking the leap to entrepreneur, Antoinette was in corporate America for eleven years; last serving in a Director’s role for a local Washington, DC non-profit. While becoming an entrepreneur was always a dream, that dream became a full-time reality after a few company- reorganizations took place. This was her chance to‘go for it & Stand Tall’, so she decided to leverage her education, leadership knowledge, business and marketing experience, insightful inspiration and overall business acumen to make her entrepreneurial dreams a reality. She is a first-class Success Coach, Speaker, Consultant, savvy radio show host, and entrepreneur that has positioned herself as a dynamic business woman, who is committed to living her life on purpose; in both her business and personal life.
Now is the right time to take action and boldly ‘Stand Tall’ in that new arena that readily awaits you. You deserve it. Your business deserves it. The good news is that you don’t have to go alone. Antoinette will be with you every step of the way; working alongside to support, nudge, encourage and cheer you on!
One of her favorite quotes is by Colin Powell – “None of us can change our yesterdays, but all of us can change our tomorrows”. Let’s forge ahead together while growing ourselves and our businesses! Standing Tall Nation ™ is the fearless approach we’re taking to begin to make daring steps towards your future business and have fun in the process! Let’s Stand Tall!
Antoinette will be on our show live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
During our live interview, 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. 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
Tanya Steele writes at Shadow and Act that white directors like Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg, the men behind Django Unchained and Lincoln respectively, have been able to create their films without worrying about their works’ representations of African Americans. Click on the link below to read Ms. Steele’s article.
On January 25th 2013, 50 young rising entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs will gather at the York Woods Public Library in Toronto for the Branded 2013 Youth Marketing Conference. “Branded” is focused on building the skills, marketing resources and networks of young entrepreneurs from Toronto’s priority neighborhoods, with a focus on African Canadian youth.
We will be speaking with Jacquie St. Kitts, a member of the “Branded” organizing committee tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
During our live interview, 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. 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
If you are a young entrepreneur with an existing business who fits this description, please visit Youth Enterprise Network to apply to attend!
On the day of the conference there is also a paid work opportunity for 25 qualified young people to serve as business consultants with the entrepreneurs. We are looking for youth skilled in:
1) Social Media Marketing
2) Press Kits
3) Business Photos
4) Tagline/Vision Statement/Business Descriptions
If you are interested in working as a consultant, please see the attached Call for Mentors and Consultants (see below) or email branded2013@gmail.com for more info.
“Branded” is also looking for established businesses professionals to give two hours of their time to serve as a mentors at the Conference. If you have experience in: Business Marketing, Fashion, Entertainment and Media Arts, Catering and Food Services, Workshop Facilitation/Event Coordination we would love to have you join us as a mentor. Please see the attachment Call for Mentors and Consultants (see below) or contact branded2013@gmail.com for more info.
Below are instructions for travelling to York Woods Library and a Map:
York Woods Public Library
1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario.
(416) 395-5980
Directions:
By car:
Closest major intersection Jane Street and Finch Ave. West. Located on the south side of Finch Ave. West, at Finch Ave. West and Tobermory Drive. Nearest Highway is Highway 400.
By bus: From Finch Station: Take #36 Bus Finch Avenue West, to Tobermory Drive.
From Downsview Station: Take #107 Bus North to Keele Street. Then transfer to #36 Bus Finch Avenue West to Tobermory Drive.
From Jane Station: Take #35 Bus Jane Street North, to Finch Avenue. Then take #36 Bus Finch Avenue East to Tobermory Drive
Yorkwoods Public Library Map (Click on image to enlarge)
Bishop M. Garrison, Jr., known to most as BJ, originally hails from Lexington, SC. With his mother a former collegiate English instructor and a lifetime educator, BJ quickly gained an interest in both reading and creative writing around the age of nine. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point graduating in 2002. He served two one-year long tours in Iraq with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Army Calvary Regiment, also known as the “Brave Rifles,” and is the recipient of two Bronze Stars, a Meritorious Service Medal, and a Combat Action Badge.
After his time in the Army, he attended and graduated from the William and Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, VA. After law school BJ worked for the Fortune 100 firm Deloitte Consulting LLP in Arlington, VA. Recently, he completed work with the Obama-Biden reelection campaign as the Director of Constituency Outreach and the Director of Veterans Outreach for the Commonwealth of Virginia. BJ currently resides in Arlington, VA.
BJ will be on our show tonight live at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. We will be discussing various subjects including one of his most recent articles for The Huffington Post, “Success and the Black Cause”
During our live interview, 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 8 p.m. EST/5 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
