Hugh Simmonds, Executive Director – United Achievers Community ServicesUnited Achievers Community Services Presents “Jamaica 50th Film Festival”
Hugh Simmonds is the Executive Director of United Achievers Community Services. From October 7, 2012 to October 18, 2012, the United Achievers Community Services is hosting the “Jamaica 50th Film Showcase” at various venues across the Toronto in order to accommodate the Jamaican Community living in Toronto.
In honour and celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence, United Achievers Community Services Inc. has decided to host a Jamaica 50th Film Showcase saluting Jamaica through Film.
The showcase will feature a mix of films made in Jamaica over the period since our independence, as well as a few more recent films which were either directed or produced by Jamaican-born Canadian film makers.
During our discussion, Hugh talks about:
– How his parents are his best examples of service
– The history of the United Achievers Community Organization which has been in existence for 32 years, what the organization does, how he became Executive Director, some of the programs that it offers
– The “Jamaica 50th Film Festival”, how United Achievers Community Services became involved, some of the films that are playing and a list of venues
For more information about “Jamaica’s 50th Film Showcase”, please go to:
Greg Watson, Senior Vice President Of Menu Innovation At McDonald’s USA
Click on the link below to read an interview with Greg Watson, senior vice president of menu innovation at McDonald’s USA, about his industry’s take on obesity, what the company knows about African-American food preferences and what he believes fast-food fruits and veggies could do for urban food deserts.
Freddie Coleman is the host of “NFL on ESPN Radio” – Sundays from 4 p.m. EST – 8 p.m. EST. “SportsCenter Tonight” Monday-Wednesday from 10 p.m. EST – 1 a.m. EST.
Freddie D. Coleman joined ESPN on June 26, 2004.
Prior to joining ESPN Radio, Coleman was weekday afternoon co-host of FoxSportsRadio 980-AM in Albany, N.Y. (September 2002-June 2004).
Previously, Coleman was worked for Cablevision of Dutchess County as a sportscaster for the local news in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. and as co-host of the weekly SportsScene show, as well as color analyst for Marist Basketball. (March 1999-September 2000).
Coleman also managed the on-air staff and created promotions at Oldies 97 – WCZX- FM (March 1999-May 2000) and was overnight host at WPDH-FM 101.5 (May 1998-March 1999).
Born December 19, 1965, Coleman is a 1987 graduate of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.
The Brooklyn, N.Y. native has one child.
We are very pleased to have Freddie on our show live tonight at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. EST.
During our live discussion, 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.
Like many other Americans, Dr. Ed James has a family medical history of obesity and diseases, including heart attacks, hypertension and diabetes. However, these chronic diseases need not dictate the future of his family tree or that of anyone else. Through the power of a healthy lifestyle, genes are altered, so that many chronic diseases need not affect us or our future generations.
Several years ago, Dr. James struggled with obesity and prediabetes, and his LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) was elevated. Rather than immediately prescribing medication, his doctor fortunately suggested that he read “The China Study”- by T. Colin Campbell, PhD. He also read “The Spectrum” by Dean Ornish, MD. These books prompted him to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and to include exercise, as well as yoga/meditation in his daily routine. He was soon “cured”.
Dr. James drew inspiration from his personal experiences, and in 2011 founded Heal2BFree, LLC where he serves as President. Heal2BFree focuses on helping individuals and organizations, including churches, to develop and implement action plans for healthy lifestyles, and is committed to closing the health disparities gap.
Dr. Ed James is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. He is the Healthy Lifestyle Expert for BlackDoctor.Org. A professional speaker, Dr. James has given many presentations on this topic, including the 2011 National Medical Association Colloquium. He has hosted healthy lifestyle potluck dinners and regularly writes preventive health related articles. His Blog Talk Radio Show, Funerals and Fried Chicken™, provides practical information on making healthy lifestyle changes to prevent and reverse many chronic diseases.
He received his BS in Biology from Bucknell University and earned his MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania as a participant in the Penn Med Scholars combined degree program. Dr. James completed his Internship at the Medical Center of Delaware and his Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the Stanford University Medical Center, as well as a Fellowship in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at the New York University Medical Center.
He has been in private practice radiology since 1998 as a board certified general radiologist and neuroradiologist. Dr. James is the primary author and co-editor of Getting into Medical School – A Planning Guide for Minority Students, which was published by Williams and Wilkins, Inc. This book has been a principal resource for many premedical students over the years.
Dr. James currently lives in Virginia with his wife and family. He is a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church.
We will be speaking with Dr. James live tonight at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. EST.
During our live discussion, 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.
Hugh Simmonds, Executive Director – United Achievers Community ServicesUnited Achievers Community Services Presents “Jamaica 50th Film Festival”
In honour and celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence, United Achievers Community Services Inc. has decided to host a Jamaica 50th Film Showcase saluting Jamaica through Film.
The showcase will feature a mix of films made in Jamaica over the period since our independence, as well as a few more recent films which were either directed or produced by Jamaican-born Canadian film makers.
The event will take place at various venues across the GTA in order to accommodate the Jamaican Community living in Toronto from October 7, 2012 to October 18, 2012.
Tonight live at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. EST, Hugh Simmonds, Executive Director Of United Achievers Community Services, will be live on our show talking about “Jamaica’s 50th Film Showcase”.
For more information about “Jamaica’s 50th Film Showcase”, please go to:
During our live discussion, 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.
Brandy Williams is an accomplished educator who writes for the Huffington Post, Associated Content, and a host of magazines. As a scholar, Brandy focuses her time on issues in Black America and Education. Her drive towards success comes from her husband and son.
Ms. Williams will be on our show live tonight at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PST. She will be discussing one of her articles, “An Open Letter To Black Women” and the Black family dynamic. To read an “Open Letter To Black Women”, please click on the following link:
During our live discussion, 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.
The Victory Unlimited ShowHenri MorrisClive HenryErrol Lee
During this edition of Dr. Vibe’s Allies, we discuss another important of pertaining to Black men – Black Men And The Police.
Our panel included:
Errol Lee (musician from Barrie, Ontario), Derrick Miller (New York, former police officer for twenty years mainly in the Bronx), Clive Henry (Nottingham, England), Henri Morris (Oakland, California), and Victory Unlimited (Memphis, Tennessee).
During the show, the panel talks about:
– Derrick shares some of his experiences, perspectives and conflicts during his time as a Black officer on patrol with the New York City police force 1995 to 2008 – Why Derrick became a police officer and when did he realize when it was time to quit the police force
– The panel share some of their experiences with the police
– How many Black men are under pressure by the police in many countries around the world
– The different styles of policing
– What does the Black community need to do deal with this issue
Please feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com.
“The Board Of Directors” – Jabari Price, Michael Holoman, and Gerard DrozeThe Makings Of A Man
In 2006, Jabari Price, Michael Holoman, and Gerard Droze, employed by the same company, became close friends over regular lunch conversations. The 3 young men frequently found their conversations gravitating towards one particular topic: manhood. In those discussions a variety of topics related to manhood were talked about, ranging from their personal daily experiences, to in depth analysis about the impact of the men in their lives.
In early 2009, the three friends began to feel as if they were together for a special reason and began to explore the ways that they could work together to fulfill the purpose of their meeting. After some discussion, they settled on the idea to write a book about the one topic that was near and dear to all their hearts: manhood.
In August of 2009 they began the process of writing their book, “The Makings of a Man”. During the writing process, they regularly attended the Power Lunch services at The Meeting Place Church International in Columbia, South Carolina. After the services they would often sit around the lunch table to discuss the progress of the book and to catch up with each other. Because of their business-like demeanor and dress, one of the frequent Power Lunch attendees nicknamed them “The Board of Directors”. The guys liked the name so much that they decided to use it as their group name.
In 2010, Jabari, Michael, and Gerard formally founded The Board of Directors, LLC, an organization dedicated to nurturing the development of manhood throughout society via mentorship and personal accountability. Their debut book, “The Makings of a Man” hit shelves in November of 2010. Since then, the guys have appeared in numerous television and radio interviews and have been guest speakers at several events. They’ve also started a mentoring program at WG Sanders Middle School, working with boys in grades 6-8, and have a weekly radio segment on Speaking With Carl Thornton, Jr. on WTHB 1550AM in Augusta, SC as well. As of early 2012, they have begun writing their second book with an expected release date of late 2012/early 2013.
Recently, we had the pleasure of sharing with Jabari and Gerard.
Jabari Price, Michael Holoman, and O. Gerard Droze are The Board of Directors.
During our discussion, they discussed a number of issues including:
– How did The Board of Directors come into existence
– How each of The Board of Directors realized the importance of fatherhood in their own lives
– The story behind the book “The Makings Of A Man” and how it has impacted them
– What young Black men are telling them about fatherhood
– The problem of fatherhood in the Black community
– Some of the topics covered in the book including facing your storms, planning, communication, servant hood, carrying your our weight
– The “Six Steps That A Man Needs To Carry Their Own Weight” (Provider, Protector, Grower, Leader, Visionary, Servant)
– The importance of men having other male friends who have common interests
– How can young men overcome not having a good relationship with their father
– How can young men find their purpose
– How did they come up with the name The Board of Directors
– How can young men be helped
James Meredith, center, is escorted by federal marshals as he enters the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, in September 1962. Mr. Meredith was the first black student to attend Ole Miss, and his enrollment sparked riots by white students and residents that led to two deaths.
Fifty years ago today, James Meredith was the first Black person to attend the University of Southern Mississippi. Click on the link below to read Mr. Meredith’s thoughts on the incident.
