Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ernest Owens is a Communication & Public Service major at the University of Pennsylvania. He was the former Video Producer and former columnist for the Daily Pennsylvanian, Campus Editor of ULoop, Inc., broadcasts his hit radio show “Ernestly Speaking!” on WQHS.org, and was an elected student government representative at Penn. Ernest has interned at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, NBC Philadelphia, and currently at Philadelphia Magazine.
He enjoys doing community service as an active brother of Alpha Phi Omega (ΑΦΩ) Fraternity, Inc. and mentoring youth in West Philadelphia. When not blogging for the Huffington Post, he loves chatting with people on Twitter so toss a tweet to @MrErnestOwens!
During our conversation, Ernest talks about:
– His background
– How he became a writer for The Huffington Post
– Some of articles that he has written for The Huffington Post
– How has his parents divorce affected his views on family and relationships
– Where does his love for the media come from
– Some of his thoughts on Oprah
– Why did he write the article
– Is Beyonce becoming lighter?
– Why is color is still an issue in Black culture?
– Should we hold Black entertainers to a high standard?
A recent American survey shows that Hispanics and African-Americans are more optimistic about their economic prospects and the direction of the country than whites. Click on the link below to read more.
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Check out our video interview with Coach Michael Taylor in which he discusses his latest book, “Black Men Rock – 10 Keys to Empower Black Men to Live Extraordinary Lives” and other subjects.
Telisha Ng (Goddess Intellect)Battle Of The Sexes – Oakland: For Love Or Money – May 17, 2013
Telisha Ng aka Goddess Intellect is a relationship coach and blogger and the creator of The Battle Of The Sexes Show. She is the force behind Goddess Intellect. Battle of the Sexes is a distinctive yet interactive social event for patrons to network and participate in lively discussions surrounding the topics of love, marriage, sexuality, dating, and relationships.
During our conversation, Goddess shares about:
– Why she is not staying in the United States
– The history behind The Battle Sexes Of The Sexes Show
– About how she felt defeated about doing the first Battle Sexes Show in New York (September 29, 2011) and how she pressed on
– what made the second Battle Of The Sexes show a better experience than the first show
– Why did she do the first Battle Of The Sexes show in New York
– How she is able to get men to The Battle Of The Sexes shows
– The history behind the five city United States tour which will be Oakland, Washington, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles all this year and why she chose Oakland as the first tour stop
– The logistics behind the Oakland show
– The panelists for the Oakland show
– What would make the Oakland show a success for her
– what has she learned about herself since she decided to do a five city United States tour
– How her blogging life changed over the years
– How does she keep up the Goddess Intellect brand
– The defining moment so far in the preparation for the Oakland show
– What does she want the audience to take away from attending the show on the tour
– The struggles that the Black community is having with love and money
– Her thoughts on loving oneself
For more information on “The Battle Of The Sexes – Oakland: For Love Or Money?” please click on the following link: http://battleoakland.eventbrite.com/#
Glenn E. Martin - Vice President Of Development And Public Affairs And Director Of The David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy at The Fortune Society, Inc.
Glenn E. Martin – Vice President Of Development And Public Affairs And Director Of The David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy at The Fortune Society, Inc.
Glenn E. Martin, born and raised in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of a retired police officer, brother of a federal correction officer and was formerly incarcerated himself. Today, Martin has risen to the role of Vice President of Development and Public Affairs and Director of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy at The Fortune Society, Inc., a social service and advocacy organization devoted to the successful reentry and reintegration of individuals with criminal histories.
In his current role roles, Martin is responsible for developing and advancing Fortune’s criminal justice policy advocacy agenda and providing leadership over the agency’s Development and Communication Units. After exiting prison in 2000, Martin began working at the Legal Action Center (LAC), eventually serving as the Co-Director of LAC’s National H.I.R.E. Network (HIRE), a national project dedicated to eliminating barriers to employment for jobseekers with criminal records. For Martin, his work is an authentic extension of his life.
In addition to testifying in from of Congress, the US Commission on Civil Rights and the US Senate, Martin has drafted and advanced major legislation to remove barriers to employment in six states, co-authored the Independent Committee on Reentry and Employment transition document for former NYS Governor Spitzer, and served as project manager on the largest audit study ever conducted in the US on race and criminal record based discrimination in low-wage labor markets.
Additionally, Martin has written and advanced legislation and policy reform proposals in a number of states to remove barriers to housing, education and voting for formerly incarcerated people. Specifically, Martin advocated to the US EEOC for the recently adopted US EEOC Title 7 Guidance on Jobseekers with Arrests and Conviction records. In 2012, he served as keynote speaker at the Department of Justice’s Annual COPS Conference.
Knowing both sides of the justice system has made Martin extremely well versed in the issues. Martin has appeared on several national news outlets, including CNN, MSNBC and CSPAN. He has also has served as an expert on local television and radio, contributing on the controversial issue of Stop and Frisk, as well as a number of other topics such as policing, alternatives to incarceration and reentry issues. In addition to television appearances, Martin hosts a NYC- based cable television show, Both Sides of the Bars, where he engages criminal justice stakeholders and the local community in conversations about criminal justice reform.
Mr. Martin is a former 2011-2012 Americas Leaders of Change National Urban Fellow and a member of the Board of the NY Foundation. He also currently serves on NYC Community Board #10, the NYC Council Task Force to End Gun Violence, NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Ban the Box Advisory Board, Governor Cuomo’s Executive Work for Success Committee, NYS Executive Reentry Housing Committee, NYS Reentry Task Force, National Network for Safe Communities, the DCJS Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC), the Steering Committee of Reentry.net, the Correction Committee of the NYC Bar Association (adjunct), the Policy Committee of Interfaith Coalition of Advocates for Reentry and Employment (ICARE), the Employment Working Group of the NYC Discharge Planning Initiative, the Board of Directors of the College and Community Fellowship and a number of other boards and working groups addressing issues related to the reintegration of people with criminal records.
Mr. Martin will live on our show tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 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 8 p.m. Eastern/5 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
Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker and radio show host. He considers himself to be an irrepressible optimist with a passion for the impossible. He has dedicated his life to empowering men to live extraordinary lives and therefore he writes books, facilitates lectures and provides a radio program dedicated to assist men in this endeavor. He is launching a new television series titled “A New Conversation With Men” (based on his book of the same title) in which he shares insights and wisdom to support men in embracing a new paradigm of masculinity.
When he’s not writing or lecturing he enjoys, books, computers, movies, listening to 70’s & 80’s soul music, meditating and hanging out with his wife Bedra. He is happily married with three grown children and currently resides in Stafford, Texas which is a suburb located just south of Houston.
Coach Michael Taylor will be with us live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. He will be talking about his most recent book, “Black Men Rock – 10 Keys to Empower Black Men to Live Extraordinary Lives”.
All you need to do to watch 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
