Apparently, America has a two-tier law enforcement system. At least it seems that way when you watch the standoff in Burns, Ore., between a self-described militia and the federal government. Click on the link below to read more.
During our hilarious – albeit serious – interview with comedian Eddie Griffin, the established Hollywood actor decided to share tales of his personal bouts with both Bill Cosby and Michael Jackson. Griffin was (and continues to be) a supporter of the two men who have faced an onslaught of ridicule for sexual allegations in numerous separate cases. “There is a systematic effort to destroy every Black male entertainer’s image,” Eddie told DJ Vlad. “They want all of us to have an asterisk by our name.” Griffin believes, like Michael and Bill, that most African-American male entertainers are singled out for their illicit behavior. “Nobody leaves this business clean,” he stated while pointing out the cases of others. “You’re not going to die clean.”
Barack Obama on Gun Control. President Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on reducing gun violence at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia last Thursday.
Gerard Kersey talks about his organization That Suits You.
Gerard PK Kersey has been married since 1992 to his wife Keenya Kersey and they have twin boys. He has have worked for the state of New York for over 20 years and is also an assistant minister for his church in Brooklyn, New York, Changing Live Christian Center. He has worked in ministry for over 15 years in various churches and areas.
Recently, he founded a nonprofit organization called That Suits You (TSY). TSY collects new and gently worn professional attire and give them to qualified job trained men entering the workforce. TSY is also working on having a free manicure and haircut to go along with their new attire.
Karen Fleshman, Esq. shares about her article Dear Black Folks: A Love Letter From A White Woman.
Karen Fleshman, Esq. helps people and companies understand how conscious and unconscious biases work and develop an inclusive culture where all viewpoints are welcomed and valued. She speaks, writes, and offers training and coaching, both on her own and in collaboration with her partners, Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton and Dr. Verenice Gutierrez. She is a sought after public speaker and publishes frequently on Huffington Post and LinkedIn. She believes in lifting while she climbs and connecting people in her large national diverse network with investment, professional, and philanthropic opportunities.
Despite growing up in one of the least diverse regions in the country, Karen’s commitment to equal opportunity began in elementary school. She has worked for diverse, inclusive organizations throughout her career, where her mentors, mentees, colleagues, leaders, friends and most of all, the people she served helped her develop cultural competency skills. Prior to starting her consulting practice in the Bay Area, Karen was a founding team member of Year Up New York, where between 2007 and 2012 she led a fundraising team that fueled its growth from serving 27 students a year to 270 students a year. Previously, she served in the Giuliani and Bloomberg administrations in the City of New York Department of Youth and Community Development in a variety of capacities, including Assistant General Counsel and Director of Internal Review. She is a cofounder of Citizenship NYC, a city service that assisted 50,000 New Yorkers to apply for naturalization, and of Ladders for Leaders, a city service that connects low-income high school students to corporate internships and college. Karen began her professional career as an immigrant community organizer in Austin, Texas.
Gerard PK Kersey has been married since 1992 to his wife Keenya Kersey and they have twin boys. He has have worked for the state of New York for over 20 years and is also an assistant minister for his church in Brooklyn, New York, Changing Live Christian Center. He has worked in ministry for over 15 years in various churches and areas.
Recently, he founded a nonprofit organization called That Suits You (TSY). TSY collects new and gently worn professional attire and give them to qualified job trained men entering the workforce. TSY is also working on having a free manicure and haircut to go along with their new attire.
TSY works with several job training programs throughout New York City. All the men are thrilled with the clothing and TSY continues to expand at a rapid rate. Aside from this, Gerard has a passion to help people in fulfilling their dreams and reaching their potential.
Gerard will be live on our show tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. Gerard will be updating us about That Suites You.
Karen Fleshman, Esq. helps people and companies understand how conscious and unconscious biases work and develop an inclusive culture where all viewpoints are welcomed and valued. She speaks, writes, and offers training and coaching, both on her own and in collaboration with her partners, Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton and Dr. Verenice Gutierrez. She is a sought after public speaker and publishes frequently on Huffington Post and LinkedIn. She believes in lifting while she climbs and connecting people in her large national diverse network with investment, professional, and philanthropic opportunities.
Despite growing up in one of the least diverse regions in the country, Karen’s commitment to equal opportunity began in elementary school. She has worked for diverse, inclusive organizations throughout her career, where her mentors, mentees, colleagues, leaders, friends and most of all, the people she served helped her develop cultural competency skills. Prior to starting her consulting practice in the Bay Area, Karen was a founding team member of Year Up New York, where between 2007 and 2012 she led a fundraising team that fueled its growth from serving 27 students a year to 270 students a year. Previously, she served in the Giuliani and Bloomberg administrations in the City of New York Department of Youth and Community Development in a variety of capacities, including Assistant General Counsel and Director of Internal Review. She is a cofounder of Citizenship NYC, a city service that assisted 50,000 New Yorkers to apply for naturalization, and of Ladders for Leaders, a city service that connects low-income high school students to corporate internships and college. Karen began her professional career as an immigrant community organizer in Austin, Texas.
