Sharonkays411 Show Podcast: Recent Episodes
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What's the 411? with Sharon Kay is an award winning empowerment and encouragement talk shown on the air in Nashville since 2001
The April 9, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and featured Susan Strum, a law professor who studies social justice, inequality, and leadership working to improve things like the education and legal system. The second half of the show featured Dr. Paul D Corona, a medical doctor in California specializing in family medicine and mental health.
The Sunday morning April 14, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and featured Women at the Cross - Alexis Lewis, Chandra Sims, and Paula Smith.
The Sunday morning April 14, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and featured Women at the Cross - Alexis Lewis, Chandra Sims, and Paula Smith.
The April 9, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and featured the Nashville based nonprofit group Creative Girls Rock, whose purpose is to help girls and women build confidence through creative arts, self-expression, and wellness programs. The second half of this episode featured Dhyana Ziegler author, CEO, and Professor Emerita of Florida A&M University.
The March 13, 2024, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and featured author and historian Hannah Durkin. She specializes in transatlantic slavery and African diasporic art and culture. Todays episode also featured Dr. Elizabeth Klodas who is a board-certified preventative Cardiologist, and the founder of Step One Foods.
The March 6, 2024, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 4:00 PM and featured Democratic Representative from the City Of Memphis. She is apart of Shelby County, District 87.
The February 21, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and featured Democratic Representative of the state of Tennessee John Ray Clemmons.
Last Sunday of the month! The January 26, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 7:00 AM and featured Fisk University's own Dr. Sheila Peters as well as Rev Geneva Hall for the annual women at the cross: Palm Sunday Broadcast PT. 2!
Last Sunday of the month! The January 26, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 7:00 AM and featured Fisk University's own Dr. Sheila Peters as well as Rev Geneva Hall for the annual women at the cross: Palm Sunday Broadcast.
The January 22, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and featured author, music educator, and motivational speaker Stephen Boyd. He discussed hhis article "Student Behavior and Accountability: A Growing Challenge for Educators". Author Dr. Paul Sunseri discussed book " Gentle Parenting Reimagined".
The January 22, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and featured Lonnell Matthews, Davidson County's Juvenile Court Clerk. He discussed opportunity in Nashville, as well as advancing Educational Equity and Political Leadership in 2024 and beyond.
The January 19, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 8:00 AM Sunday morning and featured Dr. Jennifer S. Ripley.
This episode aired on January 15, 2025, 5:00 PM and features two different authors. First book discussion was with Judge Dan Stidham of Arkansas his book entitled "A Harvest of Innocence: The Untold Story of the West Memphis Three Murder Case".
At 4:30 PM the guest was legal scholar Michelle Adams, her book is entitled "THE CONTAINMENT: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North".
1st Wednesday of 2025! The January 8, 2025, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and featured information on the upcoming women's march. The 4:30 PM guest was Pastor Michael Strickland of Atlanta with empowerment and encouragement for the new year.
The December 4, 2024, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 4:00 PM and featured Dr. Diane Kaufman, founder and director of the Hold On Campaign for Suicide Prevention, as well as Robert Peck and Anthony Champagne, co-authors of Supreme Anecdotes.
The November 27, 2024, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 5:00 PM and featured Natasha Daniels discussing her book Out of My Shell, along with John Hope Bryant, who spoke on the importance of financial literacy and the national 'Financial Literacy for All' initiative.
The November 27, 2024, episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired at 4:00 PM and featured a diverse lineup of expert guests. Amy Niles provided insights into Medicare Part D and its impact on beneficiaries. Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin discussed money manners and financial wellness among Gen Z. Susan Caso joined the conversation to share strategies for building stronger connections between parents and teens.
This episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired on November 20th, 2024, at 4:00 PM, and featured Norbert Heuser discussing the topic, 'Every Coffee Drinker is a Drug Addict.
This episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired on October 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM, and featured Chad Bobo and Shaundelle Brooks, both candidates for State House District 60."
This episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired on October 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM, and featured Gloria Johnson, candidate for U.S. Senate, as well as a segment on HBCU radio preservation with Josline Robinson."
This episode of What’s the 411 with Sharon Kay aired on October 9th, 2024, at 4 PM, featuring Joe William Trotter, Jr., author of Building the Black City: The Transformation of American Life, and C.N. Luke.
This episode of What's the 411 with Sharon Kay, aired on October 2nd, 2024 at 4 PM, featuring Shennell Barnes-McCloud (Executive Producer of the Dear America documentary) and Julia Carias-Linares (Producer) – Dear America: A Letter from Black Women explores the impact of Black women in American politics.
This episode of What's the 411 with Sharon Kay, aired on September 25th, 2024 at 4 PM, features Bob Creamer discussing "Nuts and Bolts: The Formula for Progressive Electoral Success," and Norbert Heuser with his segment, "Every Coffee Drinker is a Drug Addict."
This episode of What's the 411 with Sharon Kay, aired on September 18th, 2024 at 4pm, features guests Dionne Harris and Brenda Harris of Woodcuts, as well as Pamela McElvane, who discusses "The Skinny on Diversity Recruiting."
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay aired on September 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. It features an inspiring conversation with multi-GRAMMY® nominee Ryan Shaw, who discusses his latest collaboration with the renowned Nashville Symphony. Additionally, Dr. John R. Vile, joins the show to explore the profound cultural and historical significance of symphonic music.
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay aired on August 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. It features an insightful discussion with C.N. Jerrica, who shares her expertise and experiences. Additionally, the episode includes an informative interview with Dr. Neil Sadick, MD, a renowned specialist in foot care, who offers expert advice on maintaining healthy feet and addressing common foot-related issues.
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay aired on July 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. and features an engaging conversation with Adonis Lenzy. Adonis, shares his insights on personal development, social issues, and the intersection of creativity and activism. His dynamic perspective and inspiring story offer listeners a deeper understanding of his work and the impact he continues to make in various fields.
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay aired on May 5, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. It features an engaging conversation with The X-Man, Xuam Lawson, who shares his unique perspectives and experiences. Additionally, the episode includes an Open Phones segment, offering listeners the opportunity to share their thoughts, ask questions, and engage in dynamic discussions on a range of topics.
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay, which aired on May 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., features thought-provoking conversations with Rebecca Wellington and Sarita Srivastava.
Rebecca Wellington joins the program to discuss her compelling work Who Is a Worthy Mother?, which explores the societal judgments and systemic barriers that shape perceptions of motherhood, particularly among marginalized communities. Her insights shed light on the intersection of social policy, reproductive justice, and personal narrative.
Also featured is sociologist and author Sarita Srivastava, who shares insights from her book Are You Calling Me a Racist?—a timely and powerful examination of how accusations of racism are received and deflected in progressive spaces. Srivastava offers a critical look at the dynamics of race, privilege, and accountability in social movements and institutions.
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay aired on May 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. It features Anne and Stephen Mackenzie, along with Ken Grossinger, author of Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together.
This episode of What’s The 411 with Sharon Kay aired on May 5, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. It features Dr. Shirley Luckadoo, discussing True Stories of People in Recovery: Finding Healing from Life’s Hurts, Addictions, and Compulsive Behaviors.
This episode aired on May 1st 2024 at 4 pm. Sharon Kay interviews Bakari T. Sellers, author of My Vanishing Country, and Clarissa Kristjansson, founder of Beyond Hormones. Sellers, uses his memoir to address racial inequality, social justice, and the experiences of Black Americans. Kristjansson, through her platform Beyond Hormones, empowers individuals, particularly women, to better understand and manage their hormone health. Together, they represent voices of change and advocacy in both social justice and personal well-being.
This Episode aired on May 1st 2024 at 5pm. It features a compelling conversation with Leslie & Lindsey Glass – The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover. . In this insightful discussion, Leslie & Lindsey Glass share strategies for strengthening the bond between mothers and daughters, offering advice on overcoming challenges, improving communication, and fostering mutual understanding.
This episode aired on March 27th 2024 at 5pm. This episode is part 2/2 and It features The Fisk University Chief of staff, Dr. Wendy Thompson and Rev. Frank Steveson. This episode offers an in-depth discussion of current events and relevant topics, providing expert insights and diverse perspectives. Sharon, Wendy, and Frank will engage in thoughtful dialogue, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging listening experience.
This episode aired on March 27th 2024 at 4pm. This episode is part 1/2 and It features The Fisk University Chief of staff, Dr. Wendy Thompson and Rev. Frank Steveson. This episode offers an in-depth discussion of current events and relevant topics, providing expert insights and diverse perspectives. Sharon, Wendy, and Frank will engage in thoughtful dialogue, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging listening experience.
This episode aired on April 28th 2024 at 7am. What's the 411? With Sharon Kay" is an engaging talk show where Sharon Kay invites listeners to call in and share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Featuring open phone lines, this interactive show covers a variety of topics, from current events to personal stories, creating an inclusive and dynamic space for real-time conversations and community connection. Tune in for lively discussions and unexpected moments!
This was taken from a live artist music interview on WFSK, Nashville's Jazz Station Thursday April 25, 2024 at 12:30pm. Nathan is an accomplished contemporary jazz/soul composer – producer – keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist. We discussed and heard cuts from his latest release is entitled Smooth and Gentle.
This was his 1st time in the JAZZY 88 Spotlight our spotlight.
This episode is from a live broadcast on Sunday, April 11, 2024 at 8am.
The Pastor's Roundtable Shows are 90 minutes and begin in the 7am hour and continue over until 9am.
Guest pastors are: Rev. Samuel Orr of The Rock United Ministries and Apostle Willie Murphy of New Beginnings 8th Day Ministers Praise and Worship Center.
This episode is taken from the live broadcast on Wednesday, April 11, 2024 at 7am.
The first segment is just an update on what's coming up this week at Fisk and a couple of headlines.
Guests pastors are: Rev. Samuel Orr of The Rock United Ministries and Apostle Willie Murphy of New Beginning 8th Day Ministries Praise and Worship.
Both houses of faith are located in Nashville.
This episode is from a live broadcast Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5pm on WFSK radio. Dr. Todd Boyd takes us through the visual and cultural history of a half century of Hip Hop in his new book Rapper's Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World.
Boyd is Price Chair for the Study of Race and Popular Culture and Professor of Cinema and Media Studies at USC.
The 2nd book falls more into an empowerment mode with tips, etc. from Clinical Psychologists Angela Glaser Bowers, Ph. D. She tells the remarkable true story of Emma, a fragile young woman, and her tenacious therapist.
Entitled: Overcoming: The remarkable story of one woman's triumph over trauma. How the unconventional approaches by her psychologist, and their bond, helped her reclaim her life and flourish.
This episode was from live broadcast on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4pm.
It's giving time and a little Fisk campus news then the book discussion was with Josh A. Douglas, University of Kentucky College of law Professor on his book The Court Vs. The Voters: The Troubling Story Of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights.
The guest is a professor of Election Law, Voting Rights and the Constitution, this made for an interesting discussion on democracy.
This hour was from the live broadcast on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 5pm. (cst)
We started with 2- excellent health professionals to cover the subject: Dr. Rolanda Lister, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Genecology at Vanderbilt University and Dr. Leah Alexander. Chair of Public Health Practice at Meharry Medical College.
At 5:30p, this was a fun show on the subject of hot sauce. My guest was educator Deborah Wagnon, the author of the biography on Marie Sharp, the 84-year-old entrepreneur from Belize. Maybe you've heard of Marie Sharp's Fine Foods, Ltd. has become a globally recognized brand.
I had about 16 different types of Marie's hot sauce with me on the show to discuss too
his hour was from the live broadcast on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 5pm. (cst)
This episode of my show is from the live broadcast on WFSK radio in Nashville at pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Starting this hour with an update on the new location and expansion of Metro Nashville General Hospital, the city's public hospital. Dr. Joseph Webb, the guest is the CEO.
Up next is the book discussion on Good Business: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Better World by Lilly Tench.
She's Director of the Spark Cleantech Accelerator at the University of Tennessee Research Park in Knoxville.
This hour's What's the 411 Show was recorded from the live broadcast on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
1st up was with News from the Community was Erica Gilmer, Metro Nashville Trustees Office on some resources and updates on taxes, especially to benefit homeowners over 65 and some changes which are coming soon.
At 4:30 the book discussion is a returning guest David Moskowitz veteran attorney David Moskowitz, and author. I wanted to get an update on some of former President Trumps' cases.
The Judge and the President: Stealing the 2020 Election (The Judge and the Creative Positivist Book 3)
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week". This episode aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12:30 pm (cst).
The artist being featured is Oil Silk.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week". This episode aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 12:30 pm (cst).
The artist being featured is Bob James.
WFSK JAZZY 88 Artist of the Week is our spotlight on new releases and hear from the artists themselves. This live interview was on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 12:30pm. (cst)
Byron's new release at the time was "Psycho Bass 3".
This an impromptu interview in the studio with vocalist/songwriter Lindsey Webster and keyboardists/composer Keith Slattery came by the station so I put them to work being a "Guest DJ". They played their own cuts in the WFSK collection and shared stories about the songs.
WFSK is one of the first radio stations in the country to play Lindsey's 2016 song "Fool Me Once" before it became an instant hit.
We had fun, they both a a performance later that evening in Nashville. It was a great show and was sold out.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday August 7, 2022 at 07:00am (cdt). I am talking with my show's producer The X-man during the first segment, we both always have a lot to say. There is some news and headlines in here as well.
The Community News Segment about half way through was from Katina Beard, the CEO of Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center.
This interview is from the Archive of What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on January 5, 2011. At that time Bill Cosby was one of the world's most well-known entertainers and comedians.
Years later he served nearly three years of a three- to 10-year sentence for drugging and violating Temple University sports administrator Andrea Constand in 2004.
This episode is from the Archive of What's the 411? with Sharon Kay. It was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm on WFSK JAZZY 88 at Fisk University. The guest was former Four-time D.C. Mayor, and Ward 8 City Councilman, Marion S. Barry, Jr.
Many don't know that Barry began his civil rights legacy in Nashville as a student at Fisk University, organizing the city's sit-in movement to end racial segregation.
Barry earned a master's degree in chemistry from Fisk University in 1960 and organized the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee there, later becoming its first national chairman.
Mayor Marion Barry is arrested and charged with drug possession and the use of crack cocaine in 1990. In September 1991, he was sentenced to six months in prison for possession of crack cocaine. After serving his sentence, Barry, claiming to have overcome his “personal adversities,” reentered D.C. politics.
He transitioned on November 23, 2014 at the age of 74.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, May 12, at 12:30 pm (cst).
I am blessed to have been able to interviewed on-air nd introduced on stage at festivals Saxophonist/Flautist Najee. A straight up good brother who totally loves his family.
He was on with us the day before his anticipated new album “Savoir Faire" was released on May 13, 2022. It is always my pleasure to talk with him.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, May 19, at 12:30 pm (cst).
Our Spotlight was shinning bright on Grammy nominated and owner of six #1 smooth jazz radio singles himself, Paul Jackson Jr. He's such a nice person and we can really chat it up. He's been featured on recordings with top superstars such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Luther Vandross, Barbra Streisand, and childhood friend Patrice Rushen.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 12:30 pm (cst).
The Spotlight was on Kansas City's Julian Vaughn a funky and soulful bassist who makes his own brand of gospel-influenced smooth jazz and instrumental R&B. He recently left his major label and went out on his own for his new release entitled "Solo".
It's good to catch up with a homeboy!
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-30-220 at 4:00 pm on WFSK JAZZY 88 at Fisk University. The Wednesday Edition has a News from the Community Segment on the very beginning.
William Arnold spent seven years in prison before the Court of Appeals overturned his conviction because he'd been wrongly convicted. A judge then threw out the charges after the district attorney's office determined it no longer believed he had committed a crime.
He will head up the State's new program.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 4:00 pm on WFSK JAZZY 88 at Fisk University. The Wednesday Edition has a News from the Community Segment on the very beginning.
Dean who served as the 6th Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 2007 to 2015. During those years he made frequent appearances on my show, even though I kept it 100 with him he never backed down.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week". This episode aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, April 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm (cst)
The spotlight was on Atlanta's own drummer and percussionists Sonny Emory for his first time on WFSK. His current release is entitled "Soul Ascension".
He is a highly respected musician who began his transition to becoming a professional drummer playing with Joe Sample and the Crusaders. Though probably best known for his groundbreaking drumming with Earth, Wind, and Fire; Sonny has performed with a virtual "who's who" in pop and jazz music including Stanley Clarke, David Sanborn, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Boz Scaggs.
We had a great conversation!
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 12:30 pm (cst).
The spotlight for week was on jazz vocalists Kevin Whalum, one of Tennessee's very own.
Kevin's new release is entitled Kevin Whalum: Live Organic.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 12:30 pm (cst).
We put the spotlight on saxophonists Jessy J. It's been some years since we chatted. Her new release is entitled Blue.
This is the 8'clock hour of the Pastor's Round Table for the month of May. Guest pastors are: Rev. Rodney Beard of Living Word Church and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Jones of Capers Memorial CME Church.
This episode was recorded from a live show on WFSK radio on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 7:00 am. In the first segment there are some news headlines of the day given before the pastor's are introduced for the Sunday. The next hour is on another episode with same date.
Guest pastors are Rev. Rodney Beard of founding pastor of Living Word Community Church and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Jones who will join us in the 8 o'clock hour.
This is the 8'clock hour of the Pastor's Round Table for the month of April 2022. Guest pastors are: Rev. Davey Tucker and Rev. Troy Holbert both churches in Nashville.
This episode was recorded from a live show on WFSK radio on Sunday, April 17, 22 at 7:00 am. In the first segment there are some news headlines of the day given before the pastor's are introduced for the Sunday. The next hour is on another episode with same date.
Guest pastors are: Rev. Davey Tucker of Beech Creek Baptist Church and Rev. Troy Holbert of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday April 3, 22 at 07:00am (cdt). I am talking with my show's producer The X-man. We both always have a lot to say. There is some news and headlines in here as well.
This is the 7:00 am hour of the Pastor's Round Table for the month of April, 2022. Guest pastors are: Rev. Dr. Geneva Hall of Good News Fellowship Church and Rev. Dr. Erica Barr of Life Church International, both in Nashville.
The pastor's are introduced about half way through this hour and then stay on for the 2nd hour of the broadcast. (Listen to the 8AM hour Episode to hear the rest of the show)
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 5-4-22 at 4:00 pm on WFSK JAZZY 88 at Fisk University. The Wednesday Edition has a News from the Community Segment on the very beginning.
The 411 Show Spotlight was on Vinnie Merrill, Chief Soul Officer of the LA-based company Lucky Soul.
We did taste tests of four of his Alkaline Waters.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-20-22, at 5:00 pm (cst) on WFSK FM radio at Fisk University.
Dr. Randall M. Jelks is an awarding-winning Professor of American Studies and African and African American Studies at the University of Kansas and author of the book Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-20-22, at 4:00 pm (cst) on WFSK FM radio at Fisk University.
Your voice is your vote, we encourage folks to vote by hearing from some of the candidates seeking important offices in Nashville.
This hour includes candidates seeking Judgeships in Division I and VIII. Who sits on the bench matters.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-20-22, at 5:00 pm (cst) on WFSK FM radio at Fisk University.
Your voice is your vote, we encourage folks to vote by hearing from some of the candidates seeking important offices in Nashville's Public School Board. This hour includes candidates seeking District 4 in Nashville.
Also, those seeking the Circuit Court Division VI Judgeship.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-13-22, at 5:00 pm (cst) on WFSK FM radio at Fisk University.
Your voice is your vote, we encourage folks to vote by hearing from some of the candidates seeking important offices in Nashville's Public School Board.
This hour includes candidates seeking District 6 in Nashville.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-13-22 at 4:00 pm on WFSK JAZZY 88 at Fisk University. This episode features candidates for races in Nashville in the Primary.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-06-22 at 5:00pm (cst) on WFSK radio at Fisk University.
These candidates are seeking the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk's Seat, then hear from the General Sessions Division 8 Judgeship.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 4-06-22 at 4:00 pm on WFSK JAZZY 88 at Fisk University. The Wednesday Edition has a News from the Community Segment on the very beginning.
Shanna L. Jackson, Ed.D, is the empowerment guest to discuss leadership. She's the president of Nashville State Community College. Dr. Jackson was named president of Nashville State Community College in March 2018, and began her duties as president on June 1, 2018.
She is the first African American to hold that position.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, April 28, at 12:30 pm (cst) featuring Sonny Emory. We discussed his release Soul Ascension.
He's a highly sought after singer, songwriter, drummer and percussionist.
The artists he was worked with recording artist ranging from R&B, to Pop and Jazz. They include Earth, Wind and Fire, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Boz Skaggs, the B52s, Steely Dan, Jennifer Lopez and Bruce Hornsby.
Sonny is a native of Atlanta.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay broadcast live on WFSK FM, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 4:00pm.
Covid related issues were covered by Dr. Gill Wright, head of Metro Nashville Public Health Dept was joined by Rachel Franklin, she the head of Nursing there.
At 4:30pm the book up for discussion is: Bending the Arc: My Journey From Prison to Politics by Keeda Haynes. She's a Criminal Justice Reform advocate and former Public Defender and was incarceriated for agreeing to receive multiple packages for her then-boyfriend.
He told her that the deliveries were for a cell phone and pager business. As it turned out, the packages actually contained marijuana, unbeknownst to Haynes
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay broadcast live WFSK FM on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 5:00pm.
Dr. Shameen Prashantham is author of Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startup.
He's Professor of International Business and Strategy and Associate Dean (MBA) at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai, China.
This was an interesting conversation.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay broadcast live on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 4:00pm.
The guest for the hour was State Rep. Karen Camper of Memphis, District 87. This was a great discussion.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:00pm.
There's a recently founded non-profit education organization and this interview with Executive Director Tanaka Vercher explains the goals of it, who's involved and what the plans are for making sure education in the region has fair and equitable representation. She's also a Metro Nashville councilmember.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 4:00pm
News from the Community Segment comes the Frist Art Museum's Trinita Kennedy on the Alma W. Thomas exhibition on view through May 2022. Thomas become the first Black woman to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York when she was eighty in 1972.
At 4:30pm, I'm joined by motivational speaker, minister and author Adonis Lenzy. He makes an appearance Quarterly on the Show as part of Sharon's 411 Show Leadership Team members.
This episode of WFSK's Artist of the Week feature from 12p to 1:00pm Thursday is from the Artist of the Week Archives. It was recorded from a live broadcast on July 25, 2022.
In the spotlight was Soul-Jazz Flutist Althea René her 2019 releases was entitled “Flawsome”. She always gives an interesting interview.
This episode is from a live weekly feature from 12:00p to 1:00pm on Thursday's. The Artist Of the Week puts the spotlight on new releases. Grammy-Award winning saxophonists Kenny G was preparing to release his first album in six years, New Standards. He was featured November 18, 2021.
It features 11 original compositions inspired by the Jazz Ballads of the ’50s and ’60s including a duet with ‘The Sound’ of Stan Getz.
The episode is from a live broadcast on WFSK Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 4:oopm (cst) The News From the Community Segment gives tips the United Way's VITA program for getting free tax filing help I talked with the United Way of Greater Nashville's Samantha Williams about the program.
The guest for the rest of the hour was TN. Representative Vincent Dixie of Nashville, he's Democratic Chair at the Tennessee General Assembly. His district 54 in Davidson County was recently redistricted.
Among the subject matter covered was that topic's impact to Nashville and the representation change coming, the Governor's proposal for shifting funds to Charter Schools and away from Public Schools.
The episode was recorded from a live broadcast on WFSK in Nashville on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 8:00am. (cst) The guest was Dr. Ronald D. Ramsey, author of Forty Days to Forgiveness: A Christian's Field Guide to the Forgiveness Journey.
The book is composed of short readings that draw upon Dr. Ramsey's work as a counselor and chaplain. This was an interesting conversation, one that I enjoyed.
This episode is from a live broadcast on Sunday, March 6, 2021 at 7:00am. News headlines and issues of the day and chit chatter on a variety of subject. This is generally includes the banter of my show's producer Xuam Lawson.
This episode is from a live broadcast on WFSK Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with 2-books, 2-authors. Back to discuss her latest book is Sheryll Cashin, White Space, Black Hood, Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age Of inequality.
Cashin is Professor of Law at Georgetown University where she teaches Constitutional Law, and Race and American Law among other subjects.
Next author is Rob Kenner the author of The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle. Kenner places Hussle in historical context and unpacks his complex legacy. Combining on-the-ground reporting and candid interviews.
Rob is the founding editor of Vibe and is a Best Selling Author.
This episode is from the live broadcast on November 3, 2021 on WFSK radio in Nashville. The guest Hendrell Remus is introduced after about 20 minutes into the broadcast.
Remus is the first African American to hold the position in the Democratic Party's history. He discussed some issues of concern for the party.
1 Recording Artist Bobby Lyle was in the WFSK Artist of the Week Spotlight on Thursday, March 11, 2021 to tells us about his then release "Living In the Flow". He's a legendary keyboardist and organist, platinum selling artist, and Emmy-nominee.
WFSK's Artist of the Week feature is very popular with our listening audience. Composer, producer, arranger and pianist David Benoit on one of the greats in contemporary jazz. His career spans four decades.
We discussed his latest release entitled "Midnight Rendezvous". We had a blast!
This episode of the show my show is recorded from the live broadcast on WFSK radio in Nashville on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 5pm.
The book for discussion was Ditch the Act: Reveal the Surprising Power of the Real You for Greater Success with co-author Ryan Foland. We talked about being one's true authentic self in business and in personal relationship and how being honest is the best policy.
He's a brand strategist, speaker and author.
This episode is recorded from a live broadcast of What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on WFSK Radio in Nashville on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at 4pm.
The hours News from the Community came from Makeda Watson Metro Nashville Public Schools, and from Dr. Patrick Rasico, History Dept. at Fisk University.
At 4:30pm, Lisa Stafford shared information on HBCU Prairies View A&M University in Texas on several topics including the recent HBCU bomb threats, genealogy searches workshops and various other information for Black History Month.
She's the Prairie View's Special Collections Librarian.
This Episode is from my show's live broadcast on WFSK radio on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 8am.
The guest is MelindaJoy Mingo, she's an ordained minister, professor, cultural capacity expert, and entrepreneur based in Colorado Springs.
She is the founder of Je-Nai International Ministry and Significant Life Change, Inc., and has developed multicultural initiatives both at home and abroad.
MelindaJoy holds a PhD in global leadership and an honorary doctorate in urban transformative leadership and has been widely recognized for her teaching and training in cross-cultural competency.
This Episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my program on WFSK radio in Nashville on Sunday morning, February 22, 2022 at 8am.
The 411 Show's Pastor's Roundtable has been a regular Segment on Sundays for the last 20-years.
Guest Pastors are: Rev. Edward Hill, Jr. of Higher Ground Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Ron Parham of Edmondson Chapel Church. Be sure to listen to the 7am hour episode for the beginning of the show.
This Episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my program on WFSK radio in Nashville on Sunday morning, February 22, 2022 at 7am. You hear from the guest pastors after we chat and I do some of the days headlines.
The 411 Show's Pastor's Roundtable has been a regular Segment on Sundays for the last 20-years.
Guest Pastors are: Rev. Edward Hill, Jr. of Higher Ground Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Ron Parham of Edmondson Chapel Church. Be sure to listen to the 8am hour episode for the continuation of the show.
The popular feature JAZZY 88 WFSK Artist of the Week is live on the Thursday's from 12 noon to 1:00pm. The interview is what is on this Episode. The International jazz vocalists discussed her 8th release Time to Love Again.
This is her second time in the WFSK Artist Spotlight. We cover a wide range of conversation in the interview. She is based in Miami and performs on stages around the world taking jazz music along with standards, contemporary sounds and soul.
This Episode is from the live broadcast of Wednesday afternoon February 16, 2022 at 5:00pm.
In the News From the Community Segment TN. Secretary Of State Trey Hargett sheds light on a scam targeting Tennessee businesses.
The book discussion for Black History Month is on Robert H. Mayer & Dr. Leslie Burl-McLemore book In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow.
In this CRT/censorship era I found this book discussion to be very interesting as it focused on the Civil Rights work of young people changed the world. It also revealed to me that history can easily repeat itself if we let hysteria and hype rule our nation.
Robert H. Mayer s the award-winning author of When the Children Marched: The Birmingham Civil Rights Movement and editor of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Dr. McLemore is contributing writing is a Mississippi activist who sparked a boycott of his high school in 1960, an interim mayor of Jackson, and a political science professor at Jackson State University.
An inspirational book for all ages.
This Episode is from the What's the 411? with Sharon Kay broadcast of Wednesday afternoon, February 16, at 4:00pm. The justice system has long been in the headlines and many feel its time for change.
My guest, David S. Rudolf, renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney is author of the the book American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System. He discussed injustices and abuses of power and how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system.
This Episode is from the What's the 411? with Sharon Kay Sunday Edition and has always featured a book discussion on books written for the community of faith.
The Short Bible: A Chronological Summary of the Old and New Testaments is written by Peter J. Bylsma, long-time educator, researcher and Christian. He summarizes all the books of the Old and New Testaments in 25 easy-to-read chapters.
It was a wonderful discussion and we only got to discuss the books of the Old Testament. Much was missed in our discussion because we ran out of time to talk at all about the New Testament and Jesus Ministry, so Peter will be back in April to finish that discussion.
This Episode is from Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2022, 7:00am to 8:00am when I banter back and forth with the technical producer/scheduler of my show on whatever we feel like talking about news, community, its a hodgepodge.
Clearly, since neither of our teams was in the Super Bowl that conversation was short.
In the News from the Community Segment TN. Secretary of State Trey Hargett reminded the audience about the need for more pollworkers for the upcoming election season. His office is offering Statewide Trainings for those who are interested, and yes you get paid.
Contemporary Jazz Pianist composer Alex Bugnon was recently in Nashville for an appearance at the City Winery on Friday evening, February 11th. Knowing his stop in Nashville is not complete with out making a stop at Nashville's Jazz Station, WFSK.
WFSK GM Sharon Kay took Alex into the studio for a spontaneous moment to welcome him to Nashville and by making him "WFSK Guest DJ" for almost an hour. Intertwined inside his interview was segments of his selecting his own cuts of course. All primo songs of course.
Alex thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will never forget his trip to Nashville or his time at WFSK!
Legendary man of jazz music, Pete Escovedo was in the spotlight on Thursday February 10, 2022. His latest release a true family affair features his wife Juanita, daughters Sheila E and Zina, and sons Michael and Peter and his some of his grandchildren. It's entitled Rhythm of the Night.
Produced by his son Peter Michael Escoveda features 9 old school R&B hits.
This episode is from the Sunday 7am hour of a mix in local & national headlines/topics, church & community announcements and general chit chat. This is where I get to talk with my show's producer and technical engineer, X.
The 411 Show's Annual Black History Month Sunday show's always continue the events of the community of faith to honor the lives of those who came before us. The first half hour is headlines of day and my check in with X on various issues, etc.
At 7:30am the News from the Community Segment came from Carol Travis in Maryland to share information about the African American Methodist Heritage Center to preserve the history of Black Methodist.
She is Executive Assistant to the, Board of Trustees of the Center, Inc.
This episode was from my live broadcast on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 5pm. The first guest was Joseph J. Trunzo, Ph.D. on his book Long Haul COVID: A Survivor’s Guide: Transform Your Pain & Find Your Way Forward. Where he discusses Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the scientifically based therapeutic approach.
He's a Professor of Psychology and Department Chair at Bryant University in Rhode Island
At 4:30pm Metro Nashville Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite updates homeowners on their rights to make an appeal on home and land appraisals as gentrification has clearly impacted Nashville and middle Tennessee.
Tis episode aired live on Wednesday January 19,2022 on the news of the TN. House Select Committee on Redistricting Proposal which was just released days before for the first time.
My guest was Dr. Sekou Franklin who chairs the TN. State Chapter of the NAACP's Political Action/Criminal Justice Committee. Many of the citizens who saw the maps feel that this will harm Black communities and voters in this State.
He is also a professor of Political Science at MTSU.
This is episode is from a discussion with Sunday School teacher R. Craig Bridgforth's debut book, The TRUE Bible Timeline: An Accurate Chronology of the Old Testament
This is a continuation of the 1st segment (on another episode Rev. Keith Caldwell had to leave before the full hour was up to prepare for his service. The bulk of the discussion with Rev. Napoleon Harris, Pastor of First Baptist Church, South Inglewood in Nashville.
This episode is one of the once a month show's I do with area pastors on issues of the day or issues of concern for the community. The first 30 minutes is a variety of headlines, church announcements, weather, etc. at 7:30am the guest pastors us. They are Rev. Keith Caldwell, of Seay Hubbard United Methodist Church and Napoleon Harris, V.
This episode is from a live broadcast WFSK radio on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 8am. The book discussion was with Dr. Christina Barland Edmondson on the new book she co-authors with Chad Brennan Faithful Antiracism: Moving Past Talk to Systemic Change.
She is an higher education instructor and organizational consultant in the areas of ethics, equity, and Christian leadership development.
This episode covers the 2-hours of the Wednesday 411 Show and includes excellent guests. They are: Tafeni English, director of the Civil Rights Memorial Center of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama with the News From the Community. Followed by TN. Rep. Antonio Parkinson of Memphis, Chair of the TN. Legislative Black Caucus, Dianne M. Stewart author of Black Women, Black Love America's War on African American Marriage, she's professor of religion and African American studies at Emory University and last but not least J. Derek Penn. He's author of Dairy of a Black Man On Wall Street. He's a expert Financial Strategist.
This episode is from my live broadcast on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 and starts with discussion on the book The Fight For Free Speech: Ten Cases That Define Our First Amendment Freedoms, the author is Ian Rosenberg is Assistant Chief Counsel at ABC, Inc. and an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and teaches media law at Brooklyn College.
At 4:30pm Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake addressed various issues around upticks in juvenile crime involving guns and stolen cars.
This Episode is from Wednesday, January 26, 2022 and began with an update on the Metro Nashville School System with its Director Dr. Adrienne Battle. Among topics are Covid and our school children's mental health.
The book this episode was White on White Crime: Old Lies in Contemporary Times by Dr. Donald E. Grant, Jr. He's a mental health expert, educator and Executive Director of Mindful Training Solutions.
This episode is the 5pm hour with an emphasis on Black History Month. First up is Dr. Randall M. Jelks, author of "Letters To Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America". He's Professor of African and African American Studies and American Studies at the University of Kansas.
At 5:30pm hear from History Professor Dr. Carey Latimore, IV on his book "Unshakable Faith: African American Stories of Redemption". He's Chair of the History Department at Trinity University.
This episode is my show's 4pm hour which started with the News From the Community Segment. Hear from Katie Delmez, Senior Curator of the Frist Art Museum and multi-media artist LeXander Bryant. His exhibition is currently on display.
At 4:30pm the book discussed was "Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have To Move Out Of Your Neighborhood To Live In A Better One" with the author Majora Carter. She's an urban revitalization strategy consultant .
Legendary Jazz bassist Marcus Miller was in the WFSK Artist of the Week spotlight discussing his 2018 release. This aired on WFSK on August 16, 2018.
This interview is from interview archives over the years. Award-winning jazz recording artist George Benson was featured on WFSK's Artist of the Week spotlight from 9-10-15 in the studios of WFSK radio in Nashville.
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This episode was from a live broadcast of the talk show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on WFSK radio in Nashville on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 5pm (cst).
Guest for this episode is Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite, Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee. There responsibilities include identify, list, appraise and classify all taxable properties in this County.
Much was covered which included the 2020 tax years and the proposed increase in Nashville, and how does this county stack up among the others across the State.
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This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of the talk show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on WFSK radio in Nashville. The Inauguration Edition of the 411 Show started a little earlier (3:45p) then the normal 4pm (cst) start time.
U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee gave a live interview from his congressional office on the election and swearing in of Joe Biden as the new President of the United States, etc.
Followed by a live 30-min. newscast on the day's events in our nation's capitol as well as around the U.S. by Sharon Kay.
The guest for the rest of the hour was Metro/Nashville Councilmember -At Large Zulfat Suara, who recently helped move a bill through the Metro Council to re-name 5th Ave. in downtown Nashville "Rep. John Lewis Way".
We discussed the Christmas Day booming in downtown Nashville as well.
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This episode was from a live broadcast of the talk show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on WFSK radio in Nashville. News from the Community segment featured Dr. Natara Garvin.
She's Associate Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students at Fisk University and shared the details of the King Day Annual Convocation which was live streamed.
Guest for the hour was Ms. Erica Gilmore, Trustee of Nashville/Davidson County. The Office of the Trustee is a Constitutional office that was established as a tax collection agency for each county in the state of Tennessee. The Trustee in Davidson County collects Real Property, Personalty and Public Utility Taxes.
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This show was recorded from a live broadcast of "What's the 41? with Sharon Kay heard live on WFSK radio in Nashville. The guest was Laura Varnier, MNSc, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN. She's Director of Clinical Services/Director of Nursing at the Metro Nashville Public Health Department.
Our discussion was on the Covid-19 vaccine and the slow distribution here in the city and how the vaccine is being distributed across the state and U.S.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday August 30, 2020 at 07:00 am (cdt). The subject matter was on: the art of preaching. Guest s were Rev. James McCarroll, pastor of 1st Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Dr. Matthew Kim professor of preaching and ministry at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Both are authors of books on preaching and how to prepare new ministers for the role.
Addressed were issues on denominational issues, characteristics of preaching and preachers, have a higher or religious education vs. "being called", leadership
This episode was recorded from a live show on WFSK radio on Sunday, August 30,20 at 7:00 am. This hour is always filled with news headlines of the day, what ever I can cram in and of course plenty of opinion of headlines.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 12:30 pm (cst). It was pure joy to chat with pianist, organist, composer, drummer and arranger Matthew Whitaker. Blind since the age of 11 his gifting has been requested for performances around the world. Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles would be delighted to work with him.
Only 19, he's played piano since he was 3 and thrilled everyone who heard him and amazed his parents and all who marveled at his talent its no wonder Matthew is referred to as a prodigy. Among so much we talked about was his latest album called "Now Hear This".
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on WFSK radio Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 5pm. It was good to welcome back to the show Dr. Eddie Glaude, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University and author of Begin Again and Democracy in Black.
He returned to discuss his latest book Begin Again: James Baldwin's America And Its Urgent Lessons For Our Own and share insights on racial unrest, the upcoming election and the leading news headlines as they relate to James Baldwin's journey and views on life.
In 2017 Dr. Glaude was on the 411 Show to discuss his book Democracy In Black. It was indeed good to chat with the Professor again.
This episode is recorded from a live broadcast of my show on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in the studios of WFSK radio, Nashville. The discussion was on the book How to Survive a Pandemic by Dr. Michael Greger, M.D. His vital, timely text is on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them. He discussed How did these diseases come about, what―if anything―can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our countries, our homes, and our bodies and much more.
Dr. Greger is a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die. This was an informative conversation with topic which also covered COVID-19 and current research.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 8:00am.
The guest was Cindy Bunch who discussed her latest book Be Kind to Yourself. She's am Associate Publisher and director of Editorial at Intervarsity Press.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of What's the 411? on Sunday, August, 2020 at 7:00 am (cst). I cover different type of news stories out of the mainstream and comment on them that have happened that week.
This episode was recorded from a the live broadcast of my show What's the 411? with Sharon Kay on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 5pm (cst) Community News that hour came from Miya Jaye Black Lives Matter Nashville Chapter.
Guest for the hour was Ardre Orie, a former public school principal, Black publisher and ghostwriter. She said "the fight for racial justice and equality is now at the forefront of the national conversation but it is not a new battle for social activist and publisher Ardre Orie.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 12:30 pm (cst). Flutist Alexander Zonjic has a brand new release entitled "Playing It Forward". We discussed what he's been up to since this is his first release in 10-years.
It was so good to chat with him and find out he's all good. We go back a long way on tis station and I greatly appreciate and respect his chops. WFSK not only has most of his releases in the station collection, but carried his radio show for many years when it was being produced weekly. We discussed what he's been up to since this is his first release in 10-years. The Detroit resident credits legendary musician Bob James is to who gave him a break many years ago and added Alexander as member of his band.
This episode was recorded from my live show on Wednesday, 8-20-20 at 4:00 pm on WFSK 88.1 FM radio at Fisk University. The Wednesday Edition has a News from the Community Segment on the very beginning. This hour Ron Wynn a WFSK volunteer and longtime station talk show gives details about a restored film being shown virtually by the Belcourt Theater on Jazz.
My guest was Hannibal Johnson author of Black Wall Street 100--An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma." It was good to have him back on my show after 10-years when his original interview was conducted. He's a very respected expert on Tulsa, Black Wall Street and its rich and tragic history. As an author, attorney & Consultant it was good to catch up with him to get latest development on that region as they relate to the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre.
His first interview man years ago was on his book Black Wall Street–From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District; Up From the Ashes.
This is episode is the 8'clock hour of the Pastor's Roundtable for the month of August taken from a live broadcast on WFSK radio at Fisk University in Nashville. Guest pastors are: Rev. Edward Hill, JR of Holy Ground Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. David G. Lattimore of 15th Avenue Baptist Church.
Among the topics discussed are: racial and ethnic difference between the two-sides of Nashville these churches are in Rev. Hill's in in South Nashville and Rev. Lattimore is in North Nashville both have African American neighborhoods and businesses.
This was interesting in the discussion around demographics, historical perspective on the areas as they relate to gentrification, the double crisis we dealt with and are still dealing with i.e. deadly tornado, the pandemic, watching God work through all of that and much we have to be thankful for.
This episode was recorded from a live show on WFSK radio on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 7:00 am. In the first segment there are some news headlines of the day given before the pastor's are introduced for the Sunday. The next hour is on another episode with same date. Guest pastors are: Rev. Edward Hill, Jr. of Holy Ground Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. David G. Lattimore of 15th Ave Baptist Church.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Wednesday, 8-12 -20 at 04:00 pm (cdt).
Among the guest were Katina Beard CEO of Matthew Walker Health Center with a on COVID-19 testing resource then ehar from Donnell Williams. He serves as the President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (N.A.R.E.B.). He's a long-time member of the trade organization where he's been actively involved in the trade association’s efforts to promote the meaningful exchange of ideas about the real estate business and how to best serve its clientele. He gave information on financial constants in the growth of Black home ownership.
Lastly, Loren Appin, he's COO and Co-Founder of Fishbowl will share some workplace trends and survey data amongst Fishbowl professionals working from home.
Fishbowl is a workplace social network that connects professionals through transparent conversations. Professionals come to Fishbowl daily to discuss industry-specific news and share career advice with peers and senior leadership in an open, positive, and supportive environment. The platform is currently accessible through its mobile app available on iOS and Android devices and is free for all users.
The episode is from a live broadcast of my show on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm. I talked with the guest right after the first break headlines came before that. The guest was Jennifer Cobbina, Ph.D., she's an Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
n Hands Up, Don’t Shoot, Jennifer Cobbina draws on in-depth interviews with nearly two hundred residents of Ferguson and Baltimore, conducted within two months of the deaths of Brown and Gray. She examines how protestors in both cities understood their experiences with the police, how those experiences influenced their perceptions of policing, what galvanized Black Lives Matter as a social movement, and how policing tactics during demonstrations influenced subsequent mobilization decisions among protesters.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired live on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 12:30 pm (cst)
Patti Austin, Ledisi and David Alan Grier are among artist featured on the project, Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! program. This interview was total joy and so interesting with Patti Austin and Greg Field.
Coinciding with Ella Fitzgerald’s birthday on Saturday (April 25), Concord Jazz is releasing Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! on Friday (April 24). The tribute was recorded at the iconic Harlem, New York venue where the premier jazz vocalist got her start competing in its equally legendary Amateur Night talent show.
Three-time Grammy Award winner and 2010 Latin Grammy producer of the year Gregg Field produced the 2016 Apollo Theater birthday celebration from which the album stems, casting a lineup of contemporary vocalists that included Patti Austin, Andra Day, Ledisi, Lizz Wright, Cassandra Wilson and Monica Mancini, along with special guests. Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! also finds Field revisiting his musical roots: he formerly toured as Fitzgerald's drummer.
This show was recorded from a live broadcast our my show on WFSK radio Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 5:00 pm (cdt) Thank you to our Nashville-based noon-profit advocacy group Equity Alliance for giving the News From the Community segment. They proactively advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream. Equity Alliance was recently asked by the Mayors Office to coordinate a survey to re-distribute Cares Act funds to those who need it at the grassroots level.
Long-time diversity and inclusion trainer and author Howard J. Ross was back to discuss his updated book Everyday Bias. As always he was excellent and understood the topic very, very well.
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This show was recorded from a live broadcast our my show on WFSK radio Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm (cdt). News from the Community segment was on pre-election questions leading up to the Primary Election on 8-6-20. Details on voting by mail and absentee ballots came from on came from Jeff Roberts of the Davidson County Election Commission where he serves as the Administrator.
Guest for the hour was Dr. Adrienne Battle, Director of Metro Schools to talk about the recent re-opening of school this semester remotely during the pandemic, safety, technology concerns, etc.
Thank you for your time Dr. Battle. She has only been in her capacity as Director less that a year.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, August 5, 2020 at 12:30 pm (cst) His new release is entitled "Cleared For Takeoff". He's Louisiana's own funky sax man and a true talent. Known in the smooth & contemporary jazz realm as The Fnky Sax player Quinton, says of his style "the method of playing saxophone characterized by incorporating elements of Funk, R & B, Gospel, Blues and Jazz supported by the underlying foundation of the urban culture and experience.”
His latest release takes the listener on a real musical take-off into his gifting to lay it down with that sax where you cruise without having to where your seat belts.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday, 8-9-20 at 08:00am (cdt). Jason Gaboury is a regional ministry director with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He's also an Anglican friar (Anglican Order of Preachers). He has contributed to a number of books, including Drama Team Handbook.
His new book Wait For Me: Meeting God in Loneliness. He takes one of a journey from Genesis to the Gospels, and describes loneliness as a human condition God uses for our transformation and his transcendent purposes in us. This was especially interesting as our we are experiencing a global pandemic.
I really did enjoy his conversation.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday 8-2-20 at 07:00am (cdt). I am talking with my show's producer The X-man. We both always have a lot to say. There is some news and headlines in here as well. I write a fresh newscast every Sunday morning morning.
I have to insert some old school wisdom into the ears of my audience....and some stuff is just funny.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday, 8-2-20 at 08:00am (cdt). Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?: How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color. This was an excellent conversation with the author Dr. Antipas L. Harris.
I enjoyed this conversation and his approach to the subject. Among many young people of color, there is a growing wariness about organized religion and Christianity in particular. If Christianity is for everyone, why does the Bible seem to endorse slavery? Why do most popular images of Jesus feature a man with white skin and blue eyes? Is evangelical Christianity “good news” or a tool of white supremacy?
Harris holds a dual appointment as president-dean of Jakes Divinity School (JDS) and associate pastor at The Potter’s House (TPH), both located in Dallas, Texas.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the studios of WFSK-FM radio in Nashville, on Sunday 8-2-20 at 07:00 am (cdt). I am talking with my show's producer The X-man. We both always have a lot to say. There is some news and headlines in here as well.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show from the WFSK radio studio in Nashville on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm (cdt). The hours Community News Segment came from the Equity Alliance grass roots organization. to discuss an new initiative with the Mayors Office called "Our Fair Share". zit is designed to help undeserved communities receive resources from recently distributed federal funds from the ravages of COVID-19.
Booth discussion came from Brandy Colbert. She's author of the The Voting Booth. Her novel for teens aptly discusses matters of civil disobedience and social justice—including police brutality and voter suppression—without sacrificing the delicate, lighthearted relationship at the story’s center.
She's is the award-winning author of several books for children and teens, including The Voting Booth, The Only Black Girls in Town, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, and Stonewall Book Award winner Little & Lion.
This show was recorded live on WFSK radio in Nashville Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 4 o'clock PM (cst). The Community News segment came from the NAACP Nashville Branch President Atty Sheryl Guinn. She discussed an early voting and election initiative the local branch is having to encourage voting, etc.
Guest author for the day was Kathleen M. Rodgers of Dallas on her latest book The Flying Cutterbucks. It takes the reader on an emotionally charged journey that will bring you full circle. It will break your heart and help it to heal through the good, the bad, and the ugly, all within the confines of a small but historical town~ the outskirts of Pardon, New Mexico.
She's a novelist whose stories and essays have appeared in Family Circle Magazine, Military Times, and in anthologies published by McGraw-Hill, University of Nebraska Press/Potomac Books, Health Communications, Inc., AMG Publishers, and Press 53. In 2014, Rodgers was named a Distinguished Alumna from Tarrant County College/NE Campus. Three of her aviation poems from the book Because I Fly (McGraw-Hill) were featured in an exhibit at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island, NY. In 2017.
This interview was very enjoyable we had a great conversation.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on WFSK in Nashville on Sunday morning 7-26-20 at 8:00 am with my guest Dr. Khyati Y. Joshi author of the book White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America.
Dr. Joshi is a scholar and thought leader on the intersecting issues of race, religion and immigration in the United States. Her writings, speeches, and course work focus on promoting cultural and religious pluralism in the United States.
Through her workshops and consulting, she engages educators, policy-makers, and community leaders in an examination of the historical and systemic nature of bias, its consequences in everyday life, and the solutions that foster social justice and inclusiveness
This was an excellent conversation, one we will have again soon.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of What's the 411? on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 7:00 am (cst). I cover different type of news stories out of the mainstream and comment on them that have happened that week.
This is the 8'clock hour of the Pastor's Round Table for the month of July. Guest pastors are: Rev. Leon Corder of Swift Tabernacle Church and Rev. Jerry L. Maynard, II of Southisde Community Church, both in Nashville.
Among the topics discussed are: gentrification, the twin disasters (the deadly tornado & pandemic back to back) , and the elections.
This episode was recorded from a live show on WFSK radio on Sunday, July 19,20 at 7:00 am. In the first segment there are some news headlines of the day given before the pastor's are introduced for the Sunday. The next hour is on another episode with same date.
Guest pastors are: Rev. Leon Corder of Swift Tabernacle Church and Rev. Jerry L. Maynard, II of Southisde Community Church, both in Nashville.
Among the topics discussed are: gentrification, the twin disasters, and the elections.
This show was recorded from a live broadcast our my show on WFSK radio Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 5:00pm (cdt) The discussions was one I've been having for many years on the show about racism, bias, diversity, etc. The book discussion was with the co-author of the Subtle Acts of Exclusion: How to Identify, Understand Microaggressions, Tiffany Jana was the guest.
Dr. Tiffany Jana is the CEO of TMI Portfolio, a collection of companies working to advance inclusive workplaces. TMI Consulting, a TMI Portfolio company, is a 2018 Best for the World B Corporation.
The episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm (cst). Community News came from Ellen Pryor, Communications Director the the Frist Art Museum in downtown Nashville. We chatted about a successful partnership to do a giveaway of 4,000 face masks outside of the facility.
Guest was entrepreneur and motivational coach Ms. Keisha Green of Atlanta. She's is disabling excuses and bossing with all her ability. After a tragic car accident in 2013, this single mom of three sons was left a bilateral amputee. With much determination, Keisha discovered that her mental strength was stronger than any disability.
As a Certified Life Coach, Keisha is making an awe-inspiring impact as she globally empowers women to understand that no matter their disability, they can tap into the greatest force and ability that they possess – their mind.
This was a very inspirational conversation.
This show was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on WFSK radio on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm (cst) and began with new from the community followed by the topic Black History 365.
It's a U. S. History textbook documenting the unique stories of Black persons, groups, and cultures in North America, beginning in Ancient Africa continuing to modern events and movements. This interactive history/social science textbook can be used independently or as supplemental text and includes interactive instructor resources that will engage all learners.
My guests were the co-authors of the textbook are former school superintendent Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. and former NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards chaplain, Joel A. Freeman, PhD.
They said the curriculum includes music produced by Dr. Kevin "Khao" Cates, Grammy-award, multi-platinum producer and artist who has worked with Jay-Z, T.I. and Pharrell.
This was very interesting and much needed. Dr, Freeman has been a gust on my show several times before from past books he's written on Black History.
This episode is from a WFSK weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12:30 pm (cst) with the spotlight on Chris Big Dog Davis his debut release (after all these years) is entitled Focus.
This interview was a total gas because it was Chris's birthday!
Chris Davis known as “Big Dog” is a two-time Grammy nominated writer and producer and has 10 Billboard top #1 smooth jazz records since 2008. Chris received a Grammy nomination in 2014 for his work with singer/songwriter “Maysa” on her Blue Velvet Soul CD. Chris and co-producer Gerald Albright received a Grammy nomination in 2015 for their CD “Slam Dunk” In the category of “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.”
Chris has worked with artists such as Grammy nominated Maysa, multi-Grammy nominated Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Najee, Brian McKnight, Chante’ Moore, the late Vesta Williams, gospel giant Kim Burrell, Floacist, Glenn Jones, Miki Howard, Melba Moore, Marion Meadows, George Clinton, Selena Johnson, Avant, Kim Waters, Rick Braun, Alex Bugnon and many more.
News from the community segment got us started this hour then hear from Brian Dumaine on his new book. He's an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor at Fortune magazine. Based on unprecedented behind-the-scenes reporting from 150 sources inside and outside of Amazon.
The book Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It Hardcover.
This episode was recorded from my live show on WFSK Radio in Nashville on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5:00 pm (cst) News from the Community came first. Book discussion was with Tiffany D. Cross author of Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives and Saving Our Democracy.
Tiffany's an on-air political analyst, she is a longtime cable news veteran having previously served as the D.C. Bureau Chief for BET Networks, an Associate Producer for CNN, and a freelance Field Producer. She appears frequently on MSNBC, CNN, and SiriusXM. She attended Clark Atlanta University and lives in Washington, D.C.
This weekly spotlight is one of the features on WFSK. Created by yours truly in 2005, the feature drills down on new smooth & contemporary jazz releases with the recording artists, or group/band.
Back in the spotlight again is Euge Groove with his latest release Sing My Song. For over 15 years saxophonist Euge Groove has been a consistent bestseller on the Contemporary Jazz charts, scoring hit after hit at Smooth Jazz radio, including more than 10 #1 hits, and hitting #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart repeatedly.
Sing My Song may be Euge Groove's most accomplished and wide-ranging album to date. Highlights include the first Smooth Jazz single, "Dirty Dozen," "Until Tomorrow," a great duet with star Smooth Jazz guitarist Peter White, a scintillating cover of Herb Alpert's classic "Rise" and the title track ballad featuring a gorgeous vocal by Maysa.
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of What's the 411? on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 8:00 am (cst). Sunday's book for a faith based audience is from Dr. Mark Williams entitled When A Man Worships. He's a physician, lecturer, worship leader, songwriter, husband and father who has intricately merged his music, his medical practice, and his ministry leadership into a fulfilling lifestyle that touches a countless number of people across the nation.
This conversation was pure joy for me, I've had him on my show several times before and know him well.
This episode was recorded from a live radio broadcast of What's the 411? on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 7:00 am (cst). I cover different type of news stories out of the mainstream and comment on them which have happened that week or are coming up.
This episode was recorded from a live radio broadcast of the 411 show on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 on WFSK in Nashville. Community News came from Brian Todd, communications director of the Metro Nashville Public Health Dept. on COVID-19.
Guest for the rest of the hour was on U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee. Sharon has the Congressman on her show several times a year to get an overview of what's going on on Capitol Hill.
WFSK's weekly spotlight on new smooth & contemporary album releases and was started by Ms. Kay in 2006. Artist of the Week for June 25, 2020 was trumpeter Leslie Drayton, his latest release is Chasing Landscapes.
A founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire, Drayton went on to be involved with a variety of projects during the 1970s. In addition to playing in the orchestra pit of the Hollywood production of the counterculture musical Hair, he arranged and conducted sessions for Nancy Wilson and New Birth and served as music director/conductor for Marvin Gaye and Sylvester. He played big-band jazz with the Cab Calloway, Gerald Wilson, and Louis Bellson orchestras.
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This episode of my show was recorded live on WFSK Radio on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 8:00 am. It's Father's Day - yeah!!
Much was discussed with Rev. Dr. Jason Curry Dean of the Fisk Memorial Chapel and Robert Taylor, Church Administrator at Word Of Life Christina Center International. Much of the discussion wrapped around Black life, the pandemic, upheaval, peaceful protests and what kind of change will this global vibration bring?
This episode of my show was recorded live on WFSK Radio on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 7:00 am. It's Father's Day - yeah!!
Guest pastors Rev. Dr. Jason Curry, Dean of the Fisk Memorial Chapel and representing Word Of Life Christian Center International is Church Administrator Robert Taylor. We covered mostly Black Lives Matter, issues for dad's raising Black children keeping them safe.
This episode was recorded from my live show on WFSK Radio in Nashville on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm (cst) "Can America Begin the Healing Process?" It's time for a return visit from Dr. Gloria Morrow, she's one of the nation's leading clinical psychologists, master trainer and author of several self-help books.
Dr. Gloria specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who are in desperate need of letting go of past hurts, trauma, and failures that are preventing them from living the best life they can live.
This episode was recorded from my live show on WFSK Radio in Nashville on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm (cst) News from the community came from Michael Milliner from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity gave details on a Father's Day Prayer Service. The guest was E. Delores Johnson author of Say I'm Dead: A Family Memoir of Race, Secrets, and Love.
Her book is the true story of family secrets, separation, courage, and trans-formation through five generations of interracial relationships. Fearful of prison time—or lynching—for violating Indiana’s anti miscegenation laws in the 1940s, Ms. Johnson’s black father and white mother fled Indianapolis to secretly marry in Buffalo, New York.
When Johnson was born, social norms and her government-issued birth certificate said she was Negro, nullifying her mother’s white blood in her identity. Later, as a Harvard-educated business executive feeling too far from her black roots, she searched her father’s black genealogy. But in the process, Johnson suddenly realized that her mother’s whole white family was—and always had been—missing. W
This show was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on WFSK radio on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 4:00 pm (cst) It was wonderful to talk with Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, founder of the Black Wall Street Memorial and the Tulsa Community Remembrance Coalition are launching the “10,000 Brick Campaign” throughout May to build a memorial to Black Wall Street in honor of those lynched during the 1921 Race Massacre.
This interview with Dr. Crutcher was prior to the announcement by the president that he was bringing his campaign rally to Tulsa on Juneteenth. She also lost her twin brother to police violence and shares her story on it. Dr. Crutcher is also Founder & Executive Director Terence Crutcher Foundation.
The episode was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 8:00 am (cst). It was a pleasure to chat with this guest Associate pastor Ebony S. Small to discuss her new book The Leader in You: Discovering Your Unexpected Path to Influence.
Before we went inot he books contents I felt compelled to get her comments on some of the recent headlines involving issues of race, color, police brutality, etc. She works at the grassroots level encouraging young people in Harlem and around the nation.
Ebony S. Small is the vice president of multiplication at PULSE. She was formerly director of Movement Day Expressions with movement.org, where she was dedicated to catalyzing leaders to affect cities across the globe. She was selected as a Lausanne Younger Leader in 2016. Ebony also serves as an associate pastor at Bethel Gospel Assembly in New York City
This episode was recorded from a live broadcast of What's the 411? on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 7:00 am (cst). I cover different type of news stories out of he mainstream and comment on them that have happened that week.
This is hour 2 of a show broadcasts live on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm Nashville's growing issues of injustice and the need to reform our cities police dept as the conversation plays out around the world. The hour was started with the closing comments from the prior hour's guest Councilman Freddie O'Connell. My guest for the full hour was Community Oversight Board Member and Director of Black Votes Matter Timothy Hughes.
These were great conversations.
This hour was recorded from my live broadcast on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 4:00pm and covers many of the days top stories involving racial tensions, Confederate statues at the Capital, protests, etc. Senator Gilmore recently sponsored some legislation to get the bust of Nathan Bedfor Forrest out of the Statehouse.
It was voted down by the Republican led Legislature.
Also included in this hour was a conversation with with Metro Councilman Freddie O'Connell. He is 1 of the 14 Council members who are calling on the Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson to step down amid his lack of confidence from a range of members of the community on the need to stop police brutality and make reforms.
This is WFSK's radio's weekly feature with a spotlight on brand new releases. Hit maker jazz crowd favorite saxophonist and producer Boney James was in the spotlight for the interview with Sharon Kay. Kay started the Artist of the Week feature at WFSK in 2006. His new release is entitled "SOlid".
This weekly spotlight is one of the features on WFSK. Created by yours truly in 2005. Keyboardists Oli London was talking to us live from his home in London.
This show was recorded live from a broadcast of my Sunday Edition of the 411 Show June 7, 2020 at 7:00am (cst). News and issues of the day are based post George Floyd killing marches, protests, and other racial inequities.
This show was recorded from a live broadcast on Sunday morning at 8:00 am(cst) on WFSK in Nashville. The guest was attorney, political strategist and author Justin Giboney of Atlanta.
He is co founder of the AND Campaign and author of the next book Compassion & Conviction. This was a great discussion.
The show was recorded live on Sunday, May 10 2020. The guest was Dr. Barbara L. Peacock, She's a spiritual director, author, teacher, preacher and is the founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries, a ministry committed to developing disciples through prayer, spiritual direction, soul care, mentoring, and teaching.
We discussed her new book Soul Care in African American Practice as it applied to mother's and women's roles. This was a wonderful interview.
This show was recorded live on WFSK Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 7:00am (cst) Basic chatter and best wishes and love to all the mom's out there this 2020. During the hour I talked to X's mom (he produces my show for me) in Athens, Georgia. Up until 2016 both of our mom's would give advice, my mom passed on October 13, 2015, she is resting in Heaven! In honor of her Mrs. Fern L. Williams mommy
Talented recording artist Freddie Fox who won a GRAMMY for rhythm guitar on the "George Benson & Al Jarreau "Givin' It Up"(2006) Concord Records. Here his fancy work on (I r on “Morning” & “Ordinary People”. He is road manager and husband to Evelyn “Champagne” King 1993 -2020.
We had a great conversation on his new release "Limitless".
The spotlight fell on Grammy considered guitarist Ronny Smith this week. He left University of Maryland as a music education major to pursue the life as a guitarist and a U.S. Army Bandsman. He toured extensively throughout the United States, Europe and South America.
We discussed his latest release "Raise the Roof".
Steve Laury is a contemporary jazz guitarist, arranger, composer, producer and national recording artist. He primarily recorded in the Contemporary Jazz format and produced five very successful solo albums. Many of you may remember when he was a member of Fattburger from back in the day.
This is a weekly feature on WFSK, JAZZY 88. I created it back early 2006 for the station which didn't have one before. It's very popular with our listeners and on live every Thursday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. (cst) She is a #1 Billboard jazz singer.
We discussed her latest release "A Woman Like me". Find out what's the first thing she does in the morning.
This is from my live show on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 5:00 pm (cst) broadcast on WFSK radio in Nashville, TN. THe hour started with the Community News segment from author and journalist, SékouWrites. He was on the Fisk campus this week to present Brown Boy Mad in the Little Theater he says are a collection of poems and monologues that describe a few of the author’s experiences with racial microaggressions. Followed by Memphis filmmaker George Tillman who wrote the Lucky Eleven documentary on HBCU athletes.
The guest for the hour is Gail C. Christopher is an award winning change agent widely recognized for designing holistic strategies for social change. She is the former Senior Advisor and Vice President of the W K Kellogg Foundation and past Executive Director of The Institute for Government Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Back in the WFSK spotlight is guitarist Adam Hawley as the Artist of the Week on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 12:3 0pm (cst) . He has been featured 3 times in the station spotlight since his debut four years ago. The Award-winning R&B-jazz guitarist has a new 2020 release entitled "Escape". Six of his seven singles have gone to No. 1 nationally. Hawly is also an educator and great husband and dad.
This episode was is from my live show broadcast on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 8:00 am (cst) on WFSK Radio in Nashville. The conversation wrapped around the book For Such a Time as This: Hope and Forgiveness after the Charleston Massacre.
On June 17th, 2015, a horrific tragedy happened: Sharon's dear mother, Mrs. Ethel Lee Lance, was killed in Charleston at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, along with two cousins, a childhood friend, and the others murdered in that massacre. Since that time, Sharon has been an advocate for revising gun laws, and is a spokesperson for the grassroots advocacy groups Everytown Survivor Network and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
This episode is from a live broadcast on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 7:00 am on WFSK radio in Nashville. News headlines and issues of the day.
This episode aired live on WFSK radio on Sunday 2-23-20 at 8:00 am. The guest is missionary, author and foster mom Gena Thomas.
This is an hour of misc. news stories, topics, etc. It was broadcast on Sunday morning 2-23-20 at 7:00 am. News from the Community came from Nola Williams, CEO of NEWorks Productions, Washington, D.C. His production of "Stirring The Waters Across America!" begins its national tour in Nashville on 2-29-20.
This episode is from a live show broadcast on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at 8:00 am (cst). My first Black History Boob fir the month was directed at dismantling racism within the community of faith. Anxious to Talk About It: Helping White Christians Talk Faithfully about Racism by Carolyn B. Helsel, PhD, a professor of preaching at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where she has taught since 2015.
She draws on her successful experiences with white congregations to offer us tools to embrace and explore these anxious feelings. This was an interesting conversation.
This episode is from a live show broadcast on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm (cst) on WFSK. The 411 Show's Community News segment is first followed by book discussion with which starts the show. Book discussion was with Dr. Shawn Joseph on is first book released late last year Finding the Joseph Within: Lessons Learned Through a Life of Struggle. He has been an English teacher, school administrator, central office administrator, and superintendent in Maryland, Delaware, and Tennessee. Joseph says God's promises can be achieved in your life if one maintains their faith and develop an ability to persevere.
This episode is from a WFSK JAZZy 88 weekly feature called "Artist of the Week. It aired on WFSK JAZZY 88 Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 12:30 pm (cst) with the spotlight guitarist Peter White. His latest endeavor titled “Music for STARLUX Airlines” is a collection of songs written for a new luxury airline based in Taiwan called STARLUX Airlines. Peter was commissioned by the airline to record music for their onboard entertainment system.
It was so good to catch up with Peter again. This is his 4th time in the Spotlight over the last 14-years.