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Ray Leonard Jr
Son of Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard interviews interesting people about their journey in life! The good, the bad and the ugly to help the audience learn from lessons fo the past and see the promise of a brighter future.
Etan Thomas has been the personification of “The Activist Athlete.” his entire 11 NBA career. Thomas defies the stereotype of the apolitical athlete, planting his roots in his formidable literary career, passion for mentoring and civic engagement
His latest work, We Matter “Athletes And Activism” was released March 6th 2018, Thomas has amassed an amazing collection of interviews intertwined with the heartfelt commentary of his own to create a masterpiece. You’ll read the voices of athletes, activists, media personalities, scholars, and the family of victims of police brutality.
In 2005, Thomas released his first book, a collection of poems called More Than An Athlete (Haymarket Books) that set Thomas apart as “this generation’s athlete with a moral conscious and a voice.” In 2012, Thomas released his 2nd book, Fatherhood: Rising To The Ultimate Challenge (Penguin), as a national conversation about fatherhood ensued and The Fatherhood Movement was borne. Thomas continues this conversation holding Town Hall panels through-out the country at prisons, churches, Universities, schools, and various conventions where he continues to inspire, motivate and support generations. In January 2013, he released Voices Of The Future (Penguin), a collection of poems and essays from young writers from around the country on topics such as Racism, Trayvon Martin, President Obama, Gun Violence, and Aids. Thomas utilizes poetry as an expressive form and encourages young people to read, write and develop the skills to express themselves.
He is a senior writer for basketballnews.com and is the host of The Rematch. He writes for The Guardian and has previously written for The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN, ESPN, Hoopshype.com and slamonline. He frequently can be seen on MSNBC as a special correspondent for “hot topics.” He continues to be invited on syndicated radio and co-hosts a weekly local radio show on WPFW 89.3FM, The Collision, where sports and politics collide.
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Childhood & Adolescent Cancer Survivor of ALL & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Diagnosed 1974 & 1981 I have a MA degree in Mental Health Counseling & 12 years working in mental & vocational counseling. I Am A Walking Miracle
Talks about #cancersurvivors, #childhoodcancer, #adolescentcancer, and #youngadultcancer
We interview NFL Legend and Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants great Everson Walls. He is an HBCU Alumni in the Grambling Stat Hall of fame and Super Bowl winning defensive back. A great man on and off the field!
Great conversation with LA County Sheriffs Lieutenant Eric Strong about the Future of Law Enforcement!!
Intimate conversation with Best Selling Author, Fitness expert and TV Personality Donna Richardson. Donna reached initial fame with "Buns of Steel" workout videos and moved into many areas of entertainment, fitness and now launching their signature Chicken and Waffle mix.
Today we discuss Mental Health and the stigma surrounding being able to tell someone you are not ok. Our Guest today include Pastor Pearl Pierce, Dr. Joy Wright, Stephanie Gattas and Navy Veteran Marie Parker.
We interview Tray about his career ups and downs and his time on the hit HBO show The WIRE.
We speak with Kelly Oubre Sr about raising his son as a single father and navigating through AAU, College, and the NBA.
Neo Soul sensation Kindred the family soul share their story of love, music and raising a family.