VIBE AND VEGAS SHOW PODCASTS

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January 29, 2011

Last night, we had the privilege to attend “The Evolution Of Gospel Music” Dress Rehearsal. Wow!! The music was outstanding!!

We were able to do a few interviews with some of the people involved in the production:

Karen Burke

Karen Burke has been the director of The Toronto Mass Choir for the last twenty three years. She is professor of music at York University. She shares with us on how she help start “The Evolution Of Gospel Music”, some of it’s history, what it takes to put on the show and where she would like to see the show in the future. You can find out more information about the Toronto Mass Choir at http://tmc.ca/?page_id=341

Karen Burke Interview

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Diane Clemons

Diane Clemons, wife of Mike “Pinball” Clemons, will make her first appearance in the production bringing her powerful and soulful voice. Diane shares with us on how much gospel music has been a part of her life and why she is so excited to be part of “The Evolution Of Gospel Music”. You can find out more about Diane at http://dianeclemons.com/

Diane Clemons Interview

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You can catch “The Evolution Of Gospel” on Friday, February 4, 2011 and Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m at Global Kingdom Ministries (http://globalkingdom.ca/map) Student groups are welcome to attend a special matinee on Friday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Group rates are also available. check it out if you can!!

Visit http://www.evolutionofgospelmusic.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Evolution-of-Gospel-Music/218159771007 or call (905) 794-1139 for tickets and more information.

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr. Vibe Show: BLACK CANADIAN AND BLACK AMERICAN MENS ROUNDTABLE – TOP STORIES OF 2009: THE WORLD CUP, THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE, BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT

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January 28, 2011

It may be 2011 but we recorded some great shows before 2010 ended!!

This episode contains another one of our show’s roundtables featuring Black Canadian and Black American men. Featured are Brandon Frame of The Black Man Can at http://theblackmancan.org/ , Colin Jobe of Colin’s Edge at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/colinsedge and David Blackman. We discuss three of the prominent stories of 2010: The World Cup, the Haiti Earthquake and Black unemployment.

Please feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com.

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Dr. Vibe
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The Dr.Vibe Show: Michelle Lynch – President Of The Canadian Association Of Black Journalists (CABJ)

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January 21, 2011

Michell Lynch

In this episode, we talk with Michelle Lynch, president of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ). Michelle is also Coordinator of Volunteer Services for Rogers TV – York Region.

From she was eight years old, Michelle wanted to get involved in the media. She went to Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario for journalism. It was not what she expected. So after her first year she changed her program to French and attended York University in Toronto. After graduating from York University, she left the media world for a few years. While working for a large sporting goods company, she started blogging when blogging was not as big thing. Blogging allowed her to she reacquire with her love of media and she has been involved with the media since (3 years at CBC – in the area of Business Affairs and Audience Communications and the last 6 ½ years at Rogers as as Volunteer Supervisor – York Region).

During out interview which was recorded in late December 2010, Michelle talks about and shares about various subjects including practicing doing newscasts from she was very young (Oprah was her first influence), how she got involved in journalism and became President of CABJ, the state of Black journalism in Canada, how Blacks can get involved in journalism and the digital world’s effect on journalism.

To find out more information about the Canadian Association of Black Journalists, please go to their website at http://cabj.ca/

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr. Vibe Show: BARBARA DORSAINT – THE HEARTBEART CONCERT – FEBRUARY 12, 2011 AT THE PACHA LOUNGE

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January 21, 2011

If you are looking to do something special on this upcoming Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2011) in Toronto, you may want to check out “The Heartbeat Concert” on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the luxurious, Pacha Lounge, 1305 Dundas West in Toronto (http://www.pachalounge.net/).

According to the promoters, Wolfpixstar and Str8thits Records,“The Heartbeat Concert will celebrate whatever makes your heart beat whether it be love, a great ambiance, or talented performances. To be loved and to give love all wrapped with a bow on that very special night. They have come together in an effort to unite the best performers of Toronto and abroad to be your source of inspiration of love and romance on this exquisite night.”

Some of the performers that will be performing during this event:

Nikki Clarke (Host):

Started her Publicity/Public Relations Company in September 2008, Nikki Clarke Inc. Nikki started Bead 4 Health, a company for which she designs and handcrafts organic jewelry for men and women and distributes them online at http://www.bead4healthboutique.com/

Ryan Resmer:

Inspiring and experienced worship leader and performer from Toronto, Canada, Ryan Resmer is the director of music at Toronto Celebration Church, and has been for the past 6 years. He is a published songwriter and award-winning recording artist; including having won the GMA Covenant Award for “Gospel Song Of The Year” in 2007 for the song “Because Of You” from his self-produced album entitled Alive In Me. He is also the host of the gospel music talent search TV show on CTS entitled Gospel’s Dynamic Duets.

T-Blazz:

Singer and song writer T-Blazz is also a talented actor and producer. His sound will resonate in your head penetrate your mind and make your heart melt. Quickly he gained recognition in the music industry by showing his determination as well as his charismatic personality, his presence and energy on stage is undeniable and respected among his peers. He has worked with some of the biggest names of Toronto; Jerry. M from Boom recording studio, Ashton Price from Morph productions and also some of the best Mastering Engineer KARL M. and Phil Demetro whose behind Drake hit single (Brand New). After enjoying his recent accomplishment owning his record label STR8HITS Records, having his song featured in Michelet Paul movies where he also acted in a scene, Jeff Calixte currently has his own solo album and officially released his first single called “Mother Mother”. He can be heard on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSUX9O8pK_Q or http://www.myspace.com/tblazz

We had the opportunity to speak with one of the organizers of this Barbara Dorsaint. By the way, during the interview, Ms. Dorsaint provides details on how you can win free tickets to

If you would like to find out more about this event, you can contact Ms. Dorsaint at (647)268-1506 or via email str8thitsrecords@gmail.com

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr.Vibe Show: Sherman Moore – A Overcomer With A Positive Attitude

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January 14, 2011

Sherman Moore is a overcomer with a great attitude. Why? Because he is having a great life even though he had sickle cell for over fourty years.

Mr. Moore grew up in Barbados. He came to Toronto when he was thirteen years old and worked for many years in the areas of sales and sales management in the IT and insurance industries. He is married with three sons and lives at the present time in Mississauga, Ontario with his wife and two of his sons.

At eight years old, he began feeling severe pain attacks that would last two to three days at a time three to four times a years. No one knew what was the cause of these pain attacks. The pain attacks continued after he arrived in Canada at thirteen years old. At seventeen, he was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Two years before he was diagnosed, one of his sisters died from sickle cell anemia the day after birthing a child. Four out of the nine children that his parents had were diagnosed with sickle cell.

During this interview, Mr. Moore talks and shares about his life, the history of sickle cell, how one’s life is affected if they have sickle cell, why Black men need to check to see if they have sickle cell, what the medical community needs to better deal with sickle cell and how he has overcome it and is thankful to be alive.

He also gives exciting news that a bill has been introduced in the Canadian House of Commons (Bill C605 on December 13, 2010) to have the Minister of Health to initiate discussions with the provincial and territorial health ministers to develop a comprehensive national strategy for the health care for persons who have sickle cell.

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr.Vibe Show: Dr. Waldo Johnson "Social Work With African American Males: Health, Mental Health and Social Policy"

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January 12, 2011

http://www.ssa.uchicago.edu/faculty/wejohnso.shtml

Dr. Waldo Johnson is a social scientist at the University of Chicago. Dr. Johnson has recently written a book titled, “Social Work with African American Males: Health, Mental Health and Social Policy”, which provides a excellent understanding of the current plight of African American men.

Here is a description of “Social Work with African American Males: Health, Mental Health and Social Policy”:

African American males have never fared as poorly as they do currently on a number of social indicators. They are less likely to complete high school than their white male and female or African American female peers, they are more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms, and they have fewer sanctioned coping strategies. Arguably, no other group in American society has been more maligned, regularly faced with tremendous odds that uniquely threaten their existence. When they do receive education, mental health, and physical health services, it is often in correctional settings. They are marginalized in public policies on secondary and higher education attainment, marriage and parental expectations, public welfare, health, housing, and community development. Yet they remain overlooked in health and social science research and are stereotyped in the popular media.

Taking a step back from the traditionally myopic view of African American males as criminals and hustlers, this groundbreaking book provides a more nuanced and realistic portrait of their experiences in the world. Chapter authors, both established and emerging scholars of social problems relevant to African Americans, offer a comprehensive overview of the social and economic data on black males to date and the significant issues that affect them from adolescence to adulthood. Via in-depth qualitative interviews as well as comprehensive surveys and data sets, their physical, mental, and spiritual health and emerging family roles are considered within both individual and communal contexts. Chapters cover health issues such as HIV and depression; fatherhood and family roles; suicide; violence; academic achievement; and incarceration.

During this interview, Dr. Johnson talks about the book, the current status of African American males and solutions for the current challenges that African American males face. We also find out that many of the challenges facing African American faces are similar that Black men in Canada and around the world face. We are also joined by Vidal Chavannes during this interview.

To find out more information on Dr. Waldo Johnson, please click on the following link:

To purchase a copy of “Social Work with African American Males: Health, Mental Health and Social Policy” please click on the following links:

http://www.amazon.com/Social-Work-African-American-Males/dp/0195314360

http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/SocialWork/?view=usa&ci=9780195314366

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr. Vibe Show: BLACK CANADIAN AND BLACK AMERICAN MENS ROUNDTABLE: (1) YOUNG BLACK MEN AND EDUCATION (2) EDUCATION AND HIP HOP

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January 6, 2011

The panel for this Black Canadian and Black American roundtable featured:

Vidal Chavannes

Vidal is currently the Manager of Program Development and Quality Initiatives at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Previous to his current position, Vidal taught secondary school in the Greater Toronto Area for ten years. He is also an activist, motivational speaker and author of the book, “Detox”. You can find out more information on Vidal at http://www.vidalchavannes.com/.

You can listen to “The Dr.Vibe Show” interview of Vidal Chavannes at http://thevibeandvegasshow.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/vibe-and-vegas-show-vidal-chavannes-author-of-the-book-detox/

Brandon Frame from “The Black Man Can” at http://theblackmancan.org/

Colin Jobe from “Colin’s Edge” http://www.blogtalkradio.com/colinsedge

The panelists discuss:

1. Young Black Men and Education

2. Education and Hip Hop

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr.Vibe Show: Milt Ottey "Nothing Beats Your Own Performance"

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January 2, 2011

Milt Ottey

Milt Ottey was born in Jamaica and is a retired Canadian high jumper. He moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada when he was ten years old. He won the national championships twenty-three times between 1979 and 1988. Ottey spent several years coaching in various universities throughout the United States, including University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), Kent State University and University of New Mexico before moving back to Toronto.

A eight-time Canadian champion in the men’s high jump event, Ottey is now the development manager for the UK based kids core skills development program International Fun and Team Athletics (IFTA) in Canada. He is also the director of Over The Top High Performance Athletics (OT Fitness). Ottey is married, has three children and resides in Ajax, Ontario.

During this interview, Milt shares with us various parts of his life from having a great time growing up in Jamaica, his relationship with his father and mother who have always been there for him, adapting to Toronto after leaving to Jamaica at a young age, his many challenges overcoming the educational system which made him stronger, his long and wonderful career as a world class high jumper which provided many great opportunities and learning experiences including Milt sending a application for him to attend an all girls college in Florida, going to school at and graduating from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), retiring from a great career track and field and starting a new life in the world of coaching and starting his own business.

If you would like to contact Milt, here is his contact information:

Phone: (416) 388-5350
Website: http://www.teamathletics.ca/

Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com. If you live in North America, you can leave us a voice mail at 1-866-280-9385 (toll free).

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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The Dr.Vibe Show: Writer, Producer and Performer – A.D.

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January 2, 2011