Cafe Mocha Radio: Recent Episodes

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Radio from A Woman's Perspective - Experience Our Flavor. Café Mocha hosts comedienne and actress Loni Love, hip hop legend YoYo and broadcast veteran Angelique Perrin bring their own distinct point of view to today’s issues, social commentary, celebrity interviews, and self-help advise all to empower your weekend with the best back drop of urban contemporary music. If it’s the Weekend, it’s Café Mocha!

The Impossible Is Possible

Pastor Mike Jr. took home 8 Stellar Awards this year. He joins Café Mocha to talk about the awards show, his new album, and the truth about his last album Single’s Ministry. #PastorMikeJr #Impossible #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fulfillment of Artistry Sevyn Streeter pays homage to the Godfather of Soul. She talks about her sultry spin on the James Brown classic, “It’s a Man’s World.” #SevynStreeter #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv

He wanted to hoop for a living. Michael Bivins tells his story of going from hoop dreams to New Edition to BBD. Plus, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. #TheHustleOf617MikeBiv #MLB55 #HipHop50 #UniversalHipHopMuseum #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're Back: It's a Jodeci Block Party!

K-Ci and Mr. Dalvin look back on the early days of Jodeci and growing up in the music industry, putting Charlotte on the map musically and their hard partying ways. #Jodeci #SummerBlockParty #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVE! Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Red Carpet

Cafe Mocha is on the red carpet of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, a tribute to the Black artists and musicians that call Cincinnati home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding YOUR Inner Healing

A champion for mental health, actress Jenifer Lewis champions for telling the truth. She joins Cafe Mocha to talk about her latest book, Walking in My Joy. And gives steps for stepping into our power. #JeniferLewis #WomenEmpowerment #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Comfortable in My Skin’ Love The Feeling!

Angie Stone has a new album and a new record label. She joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha for a chick-chat about life and why she's more optimistic than ever about her career. #LoveLanguage #LoveTheFeeling #AngieStone #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brotherhood and Music

For good or bad, they had one of the most watched and talked about Verzuz battles ever. Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V. and Pleasure P had over 7 million live views. They join us to talk about how Verzuz led to them forming the group R.S.V.P. #RayJ #Sammie #BobbyV #PleasureP #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always Reppin' Our Culture

Now that all the drama about the debt ceiling has died down, AURN’s White House Correspondent, Ebony McMorris, explains what the new package means to our community. #EbonyMcMorris #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Us Help You Find 'The One'

Kirk and Tammy Franklin join us to talk about their dating reality show "The One." They give good old-fashioned relationship advice. And Kirk shares how his troubled upbringing has impacted their marriage. #TheOne #TheOneatTVOne💍 #KirkFranklin #TammyFranklin #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Hayes & Forever: Marrying My Bestfriend

Before meeting each other, she was Pinky Cole of the Slutty Vegan food chain and he was owner of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks. Then they met, fell in love, started a family and got married. Meet the new power couple. #AllHayesAndForever #Love #HappyFathersDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has anyone told you today you're beautiful?

Is the pressure to look good on social media driving women to Mommy Makeovers and Brazilian Butt lifts? The short answer is yes. Psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt and Fit Doc Michele Reed give us the long answer. They have details of what could go wrong. And the rise in body dysmorphic disorder. #RIP #JackyOh #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loves On The Menu

Cafe Mocha's serving up love advice for the single and the married. Author Christal Jordan educates the alpha females on what men really want. HGTV's Egypt & Mike share tips on balancing work and play. #dearalphafemale #MarriedToRealEstate #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with God

LaTocha Scott goes solo. She joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about her music, and the damage reality TV has done to her reputation and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Always Love My Mama'

Kym Whitley’s got a new sitcom with Tisha Campbell. She talks about Act Your Age. And we get an update on her adopted son Joshua. Plus, a mother and daughter team fight Black breast cancer survival with When We All Tri(al). #KymWhitley #WhenWeTrial #CafeMochaRadio #mothersday #lovemymama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbados Holiday Getaway

Just in time for the holiday, Cafe Mocha TV takes us to the Barbados Food and Rum Festival. We're checking in with VisitBarbados.org for a rum tasting, exploring the island food and meeting Rihanna! #Barbados #CafeMochaRadio #cafemochatv #BarbadosFoodandRum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gearing Up For 'My HBCU Joy'

The Salute Them Awards streams Sunday, October 23 at 7pm. Co-hosted by Lamman Rucker, Cafe Mocha takes you behind the scenes as we celebrate HBCUs and trailblazers that include Missy Elliott and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. We'll meet the Shindellas and talk to Lamman about his new show, "The Black Hamptons." #MyHBCUJoy #SaluteTHEMAwards #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating Hollywood

From the Idris Elba movie “Beast” to collaborating with David Arnold on “That Girl Lay Lay” to a podcast with Debbie Allen and Amber Riley, Producer Will Packer talks about navigating Hollywood. Plus, in 2019 we thought we were about to lose Ebony and Jet magazines forever. We’ll meet the woman who not only saved them but is reviving the brand. #WillPacker #EBONYMagazine #CafeMochaRadio7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Dream Come True

Yo-Yo just wrapped shooting Disney’s “Saturday” series premiering January 2023. This weekend on Cafe Mocha join her and the 'love of her life' from the 'Disney Dream Cruise' where dreams really do come true! Don't miss it, we have a special surprise announcement. #DisneyDreamCruise #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Know The Emotional Gangster?

P Valley was one of the biggest shows of the Summer. Brandee Evans plays Mercedes, but in real life, she’s a caregiver for her mom too. She talks about balancing those worlds and what she thinks of her character Mercedes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Know The Emotional Gangster?

P Valley was one of the biggest shows of the Summer. Brandee Evans plays Mercedes, but in real life, she’s a caregiver for her mom too. She talks about balancing those worlds and what she thinks of her character Mercedes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Players Choir

America's Got Talent's season finale was this week. The Player's Choir didn't win. But the NFL players who make up the choir won the hearts of fans and the league with their version of ‘Lean on Me.’ We talk to former Panther Michael Gaines and former Viking Bryant McKinnie about going from playing at the Super Bowl to singing at the Super Bowl. #ThePlayersChoir #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Players Choir

America's Got Talent's season finale was this week. The Player's Choir didn't win. But the NFL players who make up the choir won the hearts of fans and the league with their version of ‘Lean on Me.’ We talk to former Panther Michael Gaines and former Viking Bryant McKinnie about going from playing at the Super Bowl to singing at the Super Bowl. #ThePlayersChoir #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Strength of Black Womanhood

Avery*Sunshine has a new makeup line for Black women. After years of not seeing beauty in her full lips, an old photo of her great grandma taught her the beauty and strength of Black womanhood. She joins us to talk about that and her new ‘Four Songs & a Bootleg’ album. #AverySunshine #CafeMochaRadio #BlackWomanhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Strength of Black Womanhood

Avery*Sunshine has a new makeup line for Black women. After years of not seeing beauty in her full lips, an old photo of her great grandma taught her the beauty and strength of Black womanhood. She joins us to talk about that and her new ‘Four Songs & a Bootleg’ album. #AverySunshine #CafeMochaRadio #BlackWomanhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inspiration Behind Lyrics

How did a little girl's dream to be a rapper turn into a cartoon? Ludacris joins Cafe Mocha to discuss his best collaboration, fatherhood and creating Karma's World with his daughter. Plus, we'll talk about the Fast & Furious franchise and the impact Yo-Yo had on his career. #Ludacris #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inspiration Behind Lyrics

How did a little girl's dream to be a rapper turn into a cartoon? Ludacris joins Cafe Mocha to discuss his best collaboration, fatherhood and creating Karma's World with his daughter. Plus, we'll talk about the Fast & Furious franchise and the impact Yo-Yo had on his career. #Ludacris #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Café Mocha Master Class Ubiquitous Weekend

It’s a Ubiquitous Women’s Master Class this weekend on Café Mocha. Iyanla Vanzant drops by with the one thing we need to radically change in our careers and relationships. And, yes, we got her to weigh in on the messy relationships of Nick Cannon and Ne-Yo. Erica Ashe shares her experience with COVID and how she almost didn’t bounce back. #UbiquitousWomensExpo #CafeMochaRadio #UnmaskingThePossibilities #IyanlaVanzant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Oldies, But Goodies, New Again

Everything old is new again! Silk Sonic made Love's Train a number one hit. However, Con Funk Shun did it first. We'll talk to Grammy Award Winner Felton Pilate who not only wrote the hit but went on to turn MC Hammer into a household name. #FeltonPilate #ConFunkShun #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Tevin Campbell…CAN WE TALK?

Everyone has been asking where is Grammy nominated Tevin Campbell? He joins Cafe Mocha to talk about why he stepped away from the music biz, what he did while he was gone and how the “Can We Talk” Challenge helped inspire a comeback. Plus, Tevin and Café Mocha YoYo reminisce on old times as label mates.

TevinCampbell #CanWeTalk #CanWeTalkChallenge #CafeMochaRadio

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Beyonce ‘Show Me Love’ Renaissance’ Robin S Party!

The Robin S. single “Show Me Love” still gets people rushing to the dance floor. Just ask Beyonce, she flipped the track and turned it into her “Break My Soul” hit.

Robin joins Cafe Mocha to talk about how Beyonce is causing a ‘renaissance’ in her career and she’s more than OK with it! She shares her surprise when Ms. Bey sampled her song “Show Me Love.” #RobinS #BreakMySoul #Beyonce #CafeMochaRadio #showmelove #beyhive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting Our Rights

The prices for gas, food, and homes are all out of control. Our friend, journalist April D. Ryan, says more of our rights could be taken away and Republicans have to be checked by the Democrats. Our vote is essential. Join us this weekend as we talk politics on Café Mocha! #AprilDRyan #Politics #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If It's the Weekend, It's Phat Tuesdays Long before Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish were A-list movie stars, they hit the stage at Phat Tuesdays. Loni Love and comedian Luenell talk about how one comedian's vision helped desegregate comedy clubs nationwide. #PhatTuesdays #Luenell #LoniLove #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walking Into My Season

Sherri Shepherd's new talk show debuts on September 12. She talks about finally getting her dream job. Is she on dating apps looking for love? Sherri talks about her love life and how her friends continue to try to hook her up. #SherriShowTV #SherriShepherd #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Legacies

Melba Moore celebrates her Lifetime Achievement Award and being honored by the Grammy Museum of Newark. Plus, Deborah Cox talks about how she helped pioneer R&B music in Canada and being the first Black woman inducted in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. #MelbaMoore #DeborahCox #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave It To LeToya

LeToya Luckett co-hosts the 7th Annual Black Music Honors. She joins the ladies for a heart-to-heart about motherhood, healing from divorce, and the tools in her kit that keep her sane. #BlackMusicHonors #LeToyaLuckett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kingdom Business

From opening the national Juneteenth special at the Hollywood Bowl to being a multimedia Award-winning Gospel artist, Yolanda Adams prayed for her territory to be expanded. Today she has her own fashion line, new music forthcoming and is hitting the big screen with a leading role on BET+ series "Kingdom Business.". We catch up with Yolanda and chat about everything gospel and beyond. #KingdomBusiness #YolandaAdams #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Strength of a Father

It’s Father’s Day weekend. We’re talking about the state of black men and black fatherhood in America with the National Urban League's Marc H. Morial and our favorite psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt. #HappyFathersDay #NationalUrbanLeague #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daughters of Musical Legacy

Carrying the legacy of their parents we talk about what it was like growing up as kids? Keisha Jackson drops in to celebrate her mom, Millie Jackson, and Deanna Brown Thomas drops some words of wisdom from Mr. Brown! Be sure to check out Daughters of Legacy who are performing their parents’ greatest hits in concert Father’s Day weekend in Augusta, GA. #JamesBrowndaughter #KeishaJackson #DaughtersofLegacyofficial #MillieJackson #JamesBrown #FathersDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Black Music Month - A Light That Shines Bright! Where would the Britney Spears and Christina Aguileras be without Whitney and Janet? Music critic and author Danyel Smith talks about the power and influence of the Black pop diva and a rap diva named Yo-Yo who got her through hard times. #sisterhood #Blackmusic #lifeisasong #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Village of Love

DeVon Franklin, award-winning producer, New York Times bestselling author and renowned motivational speaker, unpeels the layers of his childhood in his new Audible book, "It Takes A Woman." He interviews his mother and aunties as they tell the story of his father's death and how they all helped raise him. We discuss life, love and putting family first. #DeVonFranklin #ItTakeAWoman #CafeMochaRadio #familyfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Happened From A Comedian’s Perspective! Comedian Earthquake was there the night Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. He takes us behind the scenes and shares what happened. Plus, he's got a new Netflix special produced by Chappelle where he tackles a sensitive topic - Health. In case you missed the 2022 Salute Her Awards, catch up On Demand @ Café Mocha Radio YouTube Channel. #Earthquake #LegendaryTour2022 #SaluteHer #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day with Tamela & David Mann

David and Tamela Mann spend Mother's Day weekend with us. They talk about the return of Madea on Netflix, legacy Tyler Perry is creating, and their rules for finding and living your dream. #TamelaandDavidMann #MothersDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inside Scoop! Next time on Cafe Mocha, sportscaster Mike Hill takes us inside the financial meltdown of the Black News Channel where he was the morning man. And he gives his husband’s POV on the showdown between his wife Cynthia Bailey and Todd Bridges on Celebrity Big brother. #BNC #celebritybigbrother #insidescoop #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unapologetically Fearless ESPN's Stephen A. Smith talks about the Lakers losing season, the discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick's future. Plus, how growing up in Brooklyn in a house full of sisters prepared him for his role as a tv personality. #StephenASmith #ESPNFirstTake #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If You BELIEVE, You Can ACHIEVE

Sherri Shepherd has her own talk show coming soon to a TV near you. She talks about her dream coming true. Is she on dating apps looking for love? Sherri talks about her love life and how her friends continue trying to hook her up. Plus, she's on tour with KEM & Babyface. #SherriShepherd #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVING THE LIFE! Johnny Gill is on the road with New Edition and Charlie Wilson. And he says he's ready for his verzuz battle with Uncle Charlie. Plus, Egypt Sherrod goes from flipping houses on HGTV to collaborating with her husband to create forever homes. #Verzuz #cafemocharadio #HGTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You Ready For Love?

Ready to Love is back for season 5 on OWN. It's all about linking up singles when host, Nephew Tommy, takes us behind the scenes with unexpected love connections, who is kicked off and crazy moments. Plus, we are perplexed on the Will Smith & Chris Rock drama, our listeners check in and voice their ‘perspective’! #ReadyToLove #WillSmith #ChrisRock #Oscars #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Media Matters

Roland Martin talks about the war in Ukraine, how it's impacting the Black students there and what we can do to help. Plus, advertisers spend billions pitching their cars, shoes, food. Roland wants to know why more of that money isn't going to Black-owned media companies. If you want to start your business you'll want to check out Cafe Mocha this weekend. #RolandMartin #BlackMedia #MOBE #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home Sweet Home…Only By the Grace of God

Three million people and counting have fled Ukraine. Basketball player Maurice Creek talks about the chaos and destruction he witnessed escaping Ukraine. Plus, Loni Love addresses the rumors about The Real. #MauriceCreek #NoWar #LetThereBePeace #LoniLove #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Mix With Maxwell

Maxwell just hit the road with Anthony Hamilton and Joe for The NIGHT Tour. His inspiration over the past two years has had little to do with music and everything to do with uplifting the culture Don’t miss Maxwell, next time on Café Mocha! #blacksummers'NIGHT #TheNightTour #Maxwell #CafeMochaRadio

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Celebrating Women Making History

Cafe Mocha kicks off Women's History Month featuring young women who are “Creating a Movement” with their advocacy work. Plus, we revisit women with resilience; Omarosa Manigault Newman, Teri Williams (President of OneUnited Bank) and Cynthia Erivo takes us back from her childhood to her success today. #OmarosaManigaultNewman #OneUnitedBank #CynthiaErivo #WomensHistoryMonth #CafeMochaRadio #CreatingAMovement

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SPOTLIGHT: The Original Bad Girl of Comedy

Before Tiffany Haddish was THEE Tiffany Haddish. Before Kevin Hart hit Hollywood's A List. And long before Loni Love won her Emmy, they all got their starts at a comedy night in Hollywood called - Phat Tuesdays. Comedienne Luenell joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to reminisce about Phat Tuesdays. #Luenell #PhatTuesdays #CafeMochaRaadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental Health: You Never Know...

With the rash of high-profile suicides, we’re talking about mental health. What one question can you ask to check on someone’s mental health? How do you know when to take teenagers’ threats seriously? What should we all be doing to protect our own mental health? Clinical psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt answers these questions and has tools that will empower all of us. #MentalHealthAwareness #CafeMochaRadio #SuicidePrevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentine's Day with The Soul Storyteller

Next time on Cafe Mocha Anthony Hamilton gives details on his verzus battle with Musiq Soulchild. He's got love tips for Valentine's Day on dating during COVID, introducing your kids to your dates and recognizing a good woman. Plus, he talks about his new line of grits and cornbread. #LoveIsTheNewBlack #AnthonyHamilton #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating Today's Black History Makers

After years flipping real estate on HGTV, Egypt Sherrod brings the whole family along for her new show Married to Real Estate. She talks about bringing cameras into her home and why she hasn't done it before. Plus, she's the first Black woman to reach VP status in the LA Lakers organization. We're talking to Kiesha Nix.

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Fight For Our Vote

April D. Ryan celebrates 25 years covering The White House. We're talking equal rights, insurrection, and voter suppression. Plus, Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to President Obama, joins First Lady Michelle Obama in a fight for voting rights. #AprilDRyan #ValerieJarrett #WhenWeAllVote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking In With Johnny Gill

Café Mocha checks in with Johnny Gill on 2022. He looks back at the AMA performance with his boys New Kids On The Block and upcoming tour with New Edition. Plus, he's ready for a verzuz battle and it's with a legend. What’s your guess? Wear your mask…COVID isn’t over yet, pediatrician Dr. Samira Brown weighs in on omicron and kids. #JohnnyGill #NewEdition #BeatingCovid #CafeMochaRadio #wearyourmask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Righteous Troublemakers

Rev. Al Sharpton celebrates the unsung names and faces behind the Rights Movement as we celebrate MLK Day. He weighs in on the life sentence for the men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery, the Capitol Riots and what Black and Latino people need to do to protect our rights in this country. #MLKDay #RighteousTroublemakers #RevAlSharpton #CafeMochaRadio #MLKHoliday #UnsungHeroes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynamics of Friendship

What happens when a female hip hop group from the 90s decides to make a comeback? Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez join Cafe Mocha to talk about the ABC show "Queens." Plus, Thomas Q Jones tackles the image of black men on television. #QueensABC #Johnsons #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music Royalty Tales

We’re bringing in the New Year with throwback interviews from Morris Day and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis from tales of Prince and the time, to being worldwide music legends. #HappyNewYear #MorrisDay #JamAndLewis #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Joy of Christmas

Darlene Love is a staple at Christmas! She’s here to talk about her Christmas hit, “Baby Please Come Home.” Plus, Loni Love talks to Romeo Miller and the cast of Bounce TV’s “Who Is Christmas Eve?” on Café Mocha! #MerryChristmas #DarleneLove #WhoIsChristmasEve #CafeMochaRadio

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She Beat The Game!

Omarosa is the only Black woman to win a huge lawsuit against Donald Trump. He tried to silence her voice and stop the publication of her book that became a #1 New York Times best seller. She talks about the lawsuit, what Democrats must do to stop Trump, and surprising revelations on her role in his legacy. #OMAROSA #NewDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renewing Your Hope

He grew up on the Southside of Chicago and his "Summer Job" turned him into a child star. Kel Mitchell shares his journey from the Chi to Nickelodeon. Plus, he's got a Christmas movie and his book Blessed Mode is the perfect challenge for the new year. #BlessedMode #CafeMochaRadio

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Drama Therapy: An Alternate Universe

Keri Hilson has been channeling that pinned up pandemic energy into acting. She talks about bonding with Lisa Rae on the set of the new film "For the Love of Money." Plus, she weighs in on the state of the music and the new trend of artists defying their old record labels by re-recording their hit albums. #KeriHilson #ForTheLoveOfMoney #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epitome of Family

We're spending Thanksgiving with the married duo of Kindred the Family Soul. They talk about their new album Auntie & Unc and how they pulled out their old skates to promote it. Plus, they take us into their home for their Thanksgiving traditions and how their family survived the pandemic. #KindredTheFamilySoul #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockin' in the Kitchen: A Fierce Holiday Competition

Tis’ the season and Kym Whitley's got a holiday special on OWN TV. She joins Cafe Mocha to talk about her new cooking competition show, life with her son during the pandemic lockdown and her podcast with fellow comedy sister Sherri Shepherd. #OWNForTheHolidays #TwoFunnyMamas #CafeMochaRadio #MochaPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Her Secret Passion!

Cynthia Erivo remembers the DAY she first realized she wanted to be a singer. She was 5. Café Mocha talks to her about the long-awaited debut album, life during the pandemic and following her real passion...music! #CynthiaErivo #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living My Best Life

Lil Duval has a comedy special on AllBlk streaming app. He joins us to talk about censorship, being a comedian in the time of cancel culture, and how he turned a song parody into a hit record. Plus, AfroZons’ Sheila O shares how YOU can win a chance to visit Dubai for the Sound Off Conference. #LilDuval #SheilaO #Dubai #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking Control of Your Health

Cafe Mocha is addressing physical and mental health. NYU's Dr. Villanueva answers our questions and addresses the myths around the Covid-19 vaccine. Plus, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child talks about protecting our mental health. #MentalHealthAwareness #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck D Standing Up to Colorectal Cancer

Legendary hip hop artist Chuck D joins Cafe Mocha to talk about hip hop turning 50, the recent loss of so many Black men in hip hop, and how he wants to stand up to colon cancer as a Member of the Hip Hop Public Health Advisory Board. #StandUpToCancer #HipHopPublicHealth #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reclaim Your Throne

What happens when a female hip hop group from the 90s decides to make a comeback? Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez join Cafe Mocha to talk about the new ABC show "Queens." Naturi & Eve reunite after 20 year, Brandy picks up the mic to rap, and Nadine talks about playing a hip hop and r&b star alongside women who are chart toppers in real life. Plus, Ricki Fairley, founder of Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, raising awareness about the disease. #Queens #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Singles Ministry

Next time on Cafe Mocha, Pastor Mike Jr.'s new album is called "Singles Ministry Vol. 1." Tired of hearing people complain about being single? He produced a whole album geared at helping single people embrace the single life. He shares his wisdom on ministering to the unhappily single. #SinglesMinistry #PastorMikeJr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaching a New Generation

David Banner is known as a rapper, producer, and actor. But, the activist joins us to talk about receiving the Salute THEM Award, his long history of activism and some sound advice for his brothas and sistas. #myHBCUjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcoming the Odds… Yo-Yo takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming Love & Hip Hop Family Reunion secretly filming in California. September is Sickle Cell Awareness month. We talk to a sickle cell warrior whose been braving the disease, and a doctor who breaks down Sickle cell and the importance of donating blood to help fight the disease. #YoYoFearless #LHHH #SickleCellAwareness #overcomingtheodds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My HBCU Joy

As part of the Salute THEM Awards, Cafe Mocha went from one coast to the other to honor our HBCUs. We visited 3 campuses, honored major HBCU alumni like rapper David Banner and organizations that have been fighting for higher education for Black students for decades. HBCUs take center stage on Cafe Mocha. #myHBCUjoy #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding our Lost Black Kings and Queens

Marriage and Family therapist Jay Barnett celebrates love with Cafe Mocha! He shares tips for couples who’ve been on pandemic lockdown to singles trying to get back in the groove. #JayBarnett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power of Black TV

Before Oprah or Arsenio there was a PBS show called Soul! that launched superstars and became a national platform for the Black Power movement. A new documentary on HBO Max looks at Ellis Haizlip, the man behind the groundbreaking show. Plus, season 6 of Queen Sugar kicks off Tuesday. Actress Tina Lifford talks about the power of Aunt Vi, OWN and Ava Duvernay. #MrSoul #QueenSugar #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tye Tribbett joins us to talk about the Stellar Awards, his new forthcoming album, fatherhood, family and more. Plus, we’re gearing up to pay tribute to some phenomenal HBCU graduates at the Salute THEM Awards on September 12. You don’t want to miss it. #TyeTribbett #CafeMochaRadio #MyHBCUjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mask Up & Stay Safe!

Restrictions lifted. Masks off. Sexologist Dr. Rachael Ross talks about the rise in STDs and safe Summer loving in COVID times. Plus, Drs. Reed and Villanueva answer your questions and dispel myths about covid and the vaccine. #CafeMochaRadio #UnitedToPrevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting Real About Depression

Grammy-Award winning singer Michelle Williams gets real about mental health. She says, “it's time the Black community does the same.” Her new book tells her story and gives others tools and tips for recognizing when there's a problem and how to begin solving it. #MichelleWilliams #CafeMochaRadio #CheckingIn #MentalHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men on the Move

Next time on Cafe Mocha, talk show host Tavis Smiley just bought a talk radio station in Los Angeles and he's got big plans. Plus, we'll meet Marcus Flowers, the Black Army veteran, taking on Majorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14 District. #CafeMochaRadio #TavisSmiley #MarcusFlowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Black Man’s Perspective Is Hollywood scared of portraying real Black men? The days of the one-dimensional Black male character are over. This week, Cedric the Entertainer releases the dramedy "Johnson" that explores the complicated lives of four Black men. Thomas Q. Jones joins us to talk about his role in the Bounce TV original series that he calls unapologetically Black! #Johnson #CafeMochaRadio #BlackMen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Year of the Woman

It’s the Year of the Woman! Jazmine Sullivan gives women a voice in Heaux Tales. And Leela James releases her new album "See Me" on July 30. She talks about the lessons learned during lockdown and motherhood . #JazmineSullivan #LeelaJames #SaluteHer #Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Stories of The Black and Brown Communities

Retired ATL detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez share their thoughts about police brutality and the failures of policing Black and Brown communities. And the latest season of ATL Homicide. Plus, we talk about pimps, drug dealers and financial scams with the journalist behind the Nat Geo series Trafficked. #ATLHomicideDetectives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating Black Music 24/7

From Tony-winning actress to R&B hit maker, Melba Moore has stood the test of time. She joins us to talk about the road she helped pave and how much further we have to go. Plus, Loni Love is celebrating her birthday and gives us the scoop on what she has planned. #MelbaMoore #LoniLove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating Black and Bold Men

Cafe Mocha celebrates men who are black and bold. Journalist Mike Hill talks about his new marriage to RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey and new gig as the morning news anchor on BNC. Plus, Rod Johnson went from a corporate job to grinding coffee beans in his friend's garage and then launching the BLK & Bold coffee and tea line. #MikeHill #BNCNews #BlkandBold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESSENCE Festival of CULTURE: LIVE LOUD

We're celebrating the kick off of the ESSENCE Festival of CULTURE featuring Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled and more. Plus, Loni Love hits Celebrity Family Feud with her "family" and she gets clowned by Steve Harvey. #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Celebrating Black Music Month

Cafe Mocha celebrates the Best of the Salute Them Awards tribute to Black music. DOVE Award-winning gospel singer Maranda Curtis gives a show stopping tribute to Dr. Bobby Jones. H.E.R honors her hometown inspiration Sly Stone as the ladies of Cafe Mocha broadcast from the new National Museum of African American Music. #BMM #SaluteTHEMAwards #NMAAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Cafe Mocha celebrates legends of Black Music at the Salute Them Awards presented by Toyota and AARP. Loni Love sits down with one of the honorees, Earth Wind & Fire. Phillip Bailey, Verdine White and drummer Ralph Johnson look back at the legacy Maurice White created more than 50 years ago. #EarthWindAndFire #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Champions For Change

Cafe Mocha is gearing up for the Salute THEM Awards airing Sunday, June 6 on BNC TV. This weekend, Jamal Josef details choreographing Beyonce’s iconic Coachella performance and his mission to advocate for young black male dancers. Plus, Taraji P Henson talks about mental health and the Black community. #SaluteTHEMAwards #TarajiPHenson #JamalJosef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Name Is Love...

Cafe Mocha is honoring Black music royalty June 6th at the Salute THEM Awards including Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love. This show, she shares stories of the early days bringing Black music to white audiences and working with Phil Spector, the man who was both a genius and a madman. Legendary doo wop singer Darlene Love next time on Cafe Mocha. #SaluteTHEMAwards #DarleneLove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leela James Upclose & Salute THEM Awards

Leela James almost turned down TV One's invite to be featured on Unsung. She explains why, how she's changed during the pandemic and stepping into full womanhood. Plus, we are a few weeks away from celebrating the “soundtrack of our lives” at the Salute THEM Awards with Sly Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire and more on June 6, 2021. #LeelaJames #Complicated #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Mother's Love

Cafe Mocha celebrates the struggles of motherhood asking: How do you repair a relationship when you weren't the best mom? From Red Table Talk, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, talks about her relationship with daughter Jada Pinkett-Smith. Plus, the mother of Eric Garner shares thoughts for mothers in mourning. #PositivelyGam #BlackLivesMatter #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking The Next Step

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis look back at the days when they were broke, struggling musicians and anticipating the release of their first album as a duo. Plus, imagine being diagnosed with autism in your 30s. Poet Morgan Harper Nichols shares her story. #JamAndLewis #MorganHarperNichols #SaluteHerAwards #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of the Nation Leaders Guilty…Guilty…Guilty! The verdict is in on Derek Chauvin. But what now, what does it take for reform? Journalist April D Ryan has inside info on how the leaders inside the White House responded and exclusive news about a political race that will be a ‘game changer’ in Texas. And Roland Martin explains why the fight isn't over and why every vote matters to assure the George Floyd Policing Act is passed into law. #blackvotesmatter #timeisnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soul of a Nation

ABC tackles the Tulsa Massacre 100 years later. Steve Osunsami, ABC News correspondent, takes us to the town in the series Soul of A Nation and he hosts a new podcast called Tulsa's Buried Truth. He meets the families, uncovers the secrets, and talks about reparations. #SoulOfANation #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Age of Voting Laws

Loni Love weighs in on the feud between Sheryl Underwood and Sharon Osborne and the realities of a live daytime talk show. Plus, people calling the new laws in Georgia voter suppression. Our 2021 Salute Her honoree LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter and Stephanie Young of When We All Vote talk about Georgia and how these new voting laws are spreading to other states. #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #SaluteHerAwards #CafeMochaRadio

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Creating A Legacy

We look at the Best of Salute Her presented by Toyota and AARP featuring Holly Robinson Peete, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, along with the founders of My Brown Baby and Slutty Vegan. Plus, a throwback to our interview with Deneice Williams. #SaluteHerAwards #CreatingALegacy #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Detectives. Unreal Stories.

From ATL Homicide, Retired ATL detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez share their thoughts about police brutality and the failures of policing Black and Brown communities Plus, we’re still celebrating women who are creating a legacy! We take you to our Salute Her Awards with stars Cynthia Erivo and Holly Robinson Peete. #SaluteHerAwards #CreatingALegacy #ATLHomicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saluting Our Culture

Unsung" returns for season 11 with a closer look at Morris Day. He joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about the old days when instruments were live and he, Andre Cymone and Prince were one of the top bands in Minneapolis. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we honor Holly Robinson Peete and Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Virtual Salute Her Awards. RSVP at SaluteHer.com to join us March 21 at 7PM EST. #MorrisDay #SaluteHerAwards #SaluteHer #CreatingALegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Return of Queen Sugar

Before Queen Sugar, Hollywood wouldn't have produced a series about a Black family that owned a farm. Tina Lifford, Aunt Vi, talks about the powerful storytelling and relatable characters that won people over. #QueenSugar #CreatingALegacy #SaluteHerAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming 2 America

Scared to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Brooklyn ER Dr. Arabia Molette says Black and Brown people will continue dying at higher rates, if we don't. Plus, Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter takes us from Wakanda to Zamunda in Coming 2 America. #Coming2America #Zamunda #CreatingALegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loving & Accepting Your Truth Fresh from her performance at the Super Bowl, Jazmine Sullivan talks about the unexpected opportunity. She weighs in on Heaux Tales, men policing women's bodies and her relationship with her body. #JazmineSullivan #HeauxTales #CafeMochaRadio #CreatingTheLegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Icons....One Night

Next time on Cafe Mocha, One Night in Miami is up for several NAACP Image Awards and Golden Globes. By the end of award season, Regina King may take home an award for best director. We talk Leslie Odom, Jr. and Aldis Hodge about the play-turned-award winning film. #OneNightInMiami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating the Life of a ‘Supreme’ Legend Next time on Cafe Mocha, Family therapist Jay Barnett gives us tips for married couples and singles…Love in Quarantine. Plus, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Wilson of the Supremes with a look back at our last chat with her. #MaryWilson #JayBarnett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A True American Treasure Debbie Allen reveals a new health diagnosis and details the way this disease has impacted her whole family. Plus, he left the NFL to become a neurosurgeon. Dr. Myron Rolle shares his thoughts on playing ball during a pandemic. #DebbieAllen #MyronRolle #Superbowl #NationalKidneyFoundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FINDING ‘PEACE OF MIND WITH TARAJI’ Taraji P. Henson wants Black people to stop acting so strong and deal with our mental health. She talks about her new Facebook Watch show that advocates Black healing. Plus, TPH by Taraji haircare products help get our scalps and hair healthy. #TPHByTaraji #PeaceOfMindWithTaraji #CafeMochaRadio #StandInSoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW BEGINNINGS…Celebrating the Best In Who We Are We’re celebrating the Inauguration with the Best of ‘Salute Them Awards’ featuring words of wisdom from principal ballerina Misty Copeland and Mr. Entertainment Doug E. Fresh. Plus, a doctor on a mission to protect underserved communities against COVID-19 and a young leader teaching the world that Black Lives DO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s Something Funny Going On! The new docu-series, Trafficked, takes us deep inside the Jamaican lottery scam and the players behind some of the biggest black market industries in the world. We'll talk to Mariana van Zeller. Plus, Tommy Davidson made us laugh on In Living Color. He shares the story of his life and it's nothing to laugh at. #traffickedwithmarianavanzeller #TommyDavidson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Broadway to the Big Screen

This show we’re taking you from Broadway to the big screen. Broadway may be shut down but we’re talking to one of the stars of the Tony Award Winning musical "Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations." Plus, we’ve been waiting over 30 years for the sequel to Coming 2 America - Vanessa Bell Calloway says it was worth the wait. #Coming2America #AintTooProud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re celebrating 50 years since Donny Hathaway released "This Christmas" and his daughter Donnita joins us. Plus, have you seen "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey"? We've got the producer Lyn Sisson-Talbert on the long journey from David E. Talbert's pen to streaming on Netflix. #JingleJangle #ThisChristmas #MerryChristmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bow Wow's mom went from a job in Corporate America to helping raise a star. Teresa Caldwell shares her book and her journey. Plus, nurse Shawn Hendricks has been caring for COVID patients since the pandemic hit. She became the first person vaccinated at the University of Maryland Medical Center and explains why Black people must get the vaccination. #TeresaCaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week remember our dear friend Natalie Desselle Reid known for her roles in ‘B.A.P.S.,’ ‘Cinderella,’ and ‘Eve’ gone too soon. R&B fans fell in love with Deniece Williams’ love jams, the movie Footloose sent her song "Let's Hear It For the Boy" to #1 on the pop chart. Today, Deneice is still making music and talks to us from singing background for Stevie Wonder to how she stumbled across her latest hit. #WhenYouLoveSomebody #DenieceWilliams #NatalieDesselle #gonetoosoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strengthening Marriage During A PandemicFrom the Winans family, Juan and Lisa Winans share secrets for maintaining and even strengthening your marriage during the pandemic. Plus, they talk about their Billboard #1 Gospel Airplay single, “It Belongs To Me,” featuring six-time Grammy Award winner Marvin L. Winans. #JuanAndLisaWinans #ItBelongsToMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'A Celebration of Our Culture’ The second virtual Salute THEM Awards streams on Black Friday in celebration of our culture. We’re honoring some phenomenal history markers including Patti LaBelle, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Doug E. Fresh and Misty Copeland among others. And to celebrate, we're doing a throwback Thanksgiving interview with Ms. Patti and Pastor Caesar shares her walk from the Civil Rights movement to BLM. #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The POWER of Black Women A record number of Black voters cast their ballots in the November election. Now Georgia can change the Senator and the game. This week Café Mocha talks to filmmaker Lisa Cortes, producer of ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY and the Executive Director of Pro Georgia Tamieka Atkins about the power of Black women, the black vote, Georgia's upcoming special election, and the power of Stacey Abrams! #WWAV #blackvotersmatter #VoteGABlue #powerofblackwomen #standinsoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha Travels expert Vanessa James weighs in on the safest airlines to fly during covid and educator Dr. Steve Perry answers the question all school age parents are wondering - Is it safe for kids to go back to school? #SafeTravel #Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep Your Mind, Body & Soul Right! This week we take a ‘DEEP’ breath, stay patient, and focus on our health. They’re calling it a Twindemic. What happens when flu season and the pandemic collide? Family doctor Michele C. Reed gives her tips on staying healthy and how the virus is still impacting her health. Plus, our naturopathic doctor, LaJoyce Brookshire, reveals the two biggest tips for surviving the virus and keeping the faith. #Twindemic #COVID19 #GlobalPandemic #patience #Election2020 #Mindbodysoul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Keeping Its Real- Every VOTE Matters'

Roland Martin chimes in on Ice Cube and the Black man’s relationship with voting. Plus, one final look at Biden and Trump before election day. #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #ElectionDay2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Our Voice and Vote! When We All Vote was put together as a non-partisan effort to encourage the millions who didn't vote in 2016 to vote this election. Board member, Valerie Jarrett, joins us to talk about voter suppression, voting down ballot, and how we use our voice with our VOTE! #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #VOTE2020 #standinsoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'It’s OK to be Black’ & VOTE Sr. Advisor to the Biden/Harris campaign, Karine Jean-Pierre talks about voter suppression, education and the power of the Black vote. Plus, newcomer Jac Ross talks about getting discovered by renounced producer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins and the inspiration behind his anthem ‘It’s OK to be Black’. #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #JacRoss #KarineJeanPierre #standinsoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marching to the Polls! The election is less than a month away. White House Correspondent April D. Ryan talks voter suppression, the Trump White House, and the importance of the 2020 vote. The Mother of Black Hollywood, actress Jenifer Lewis, preaches happiness and sanity during these difficult times. #BlackVotersMatter #WhenWeAllVote #JeniferLewis #AprilRyan #Uncensored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anything For YouComing up on Cafe Mocha, Ledisi stops by to deliver her new album, “The Wild Card,” that will take you back to reminisce on Luther and Quincy. She talks about being on lockdown and how she calls on her confidence and strength. #standinsoulidarity #TheWildCard #AnythingForYou #Ledisi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reinventing Yourself This week on Café Mocha, CeeLo Green talks about reinventing himself for his new project and the future of Goodie Mob. Plus, it's one of the hottest new shows on Starz this Summer…Thomas Q. Jones joins us from P Valley. #CeeLoGreen #PValley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Take Your Knee Off My Neck"Lamman Rucker, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, The Clark Sisters - We've got the Best of Salute Them. Plus, Pastor Shirley Caesar speaks out about the Black Lives Matter movement and her new song "Take Your Knee Off My Neck." #SaluteTHEMAwards #Soulidarity #PastorShirleyCaesar #TakeYourKneeOffMyNeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OPEN MIKE: Mike HillFox Sports personality Mike Hill shares the pain and trauma of his life in his new book Open Mike. He gives details of what led him to love and happiness with Real Housewives’ Cynthia Bailey. Also, elections are around the corner and we have Black Voters Matter to help prepare us for the polls. #OpenMike #SaluteTHEMAwards #BlackVotersMatter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marla Gibbs: A Living Treasure Cafe Mocha is honoring Marla Gibbs at the Salute THEM Awards on Sept. 12. She reminisces on The Jeffersons and gives the backstory on her spin-off 227. Plus, we'll unearth a piece of Black history. The movie Mr. Soul highlights one of the Blackest talk shows ever on TV. #SaluteTHEMAwards www.SaluteTHEMAwards.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simply A True D.I.V.A. Crowned our 2012 Salute Her: Community Activist honoree, Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been fighting for our rights since Dreamgirls. She joins us to talk about the power of sisterhood and her excitement over the Black Lives Matter movement. #SherylLeeRalph #SimplyDiva #SaluteTHEMAwards #soulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KEM: No Longer R&B's Best Kept SecretWith “Lie to Me” marking KEM’s 6th #1 song, he’s no longer “R&B’s Best Kept Secret!” He joins us to share his life and gets candid about marriage and tips on finding true love. Plus, we're kicking off the 10th Annual Salute Her Awards Tour, but this year there's a twist. We're also saluting THEM - men, groups and organizations blazing trails. #KEM #MusicbyKEM #CafeMochaRadio #SaluteTHEMAwards #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand In Soulidarity: It's Time For A ChangeStand in Soulidarity! Black Lives Matter was formed in response to the death of Trayvon Martin. This weekend, Sybrina Fulton talks about Black Lives Matter today, the death of George Floyd and why she feels it’s important to take a seat as Miami-Dade County commissioner, District 1. #SybrinaFulton #TrayvonMartin #BLM #WeekendRadio #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worth The Wait

It’s been “Worth The Wait!” This weekend, Tank talks about life in quarantine, making music from home and the ups and downs of his career. #WorthTheWait #CafeMochaRadio #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.L. Hughley's got a new book called “Surrender White People” and we’ll get into Trump, the protests and surviving Covid-19. This week’s SWAG Award goes to President and CEO of The National Urban League Marc Morial for his work in our community. #weekendradio #cafemocharadio #SurrenderWhitePeople #NationalUrbanLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Commitment MarchRev. Al Sharpton joins us to talk about the National Action Network’s upcoming Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks marking the 47th Anniversary of the March on Washington and his issues with the Trump Administration. Plus, “Love & Basketball” turns 20 this year and director Gina Prince Bythewood stops by to discuss her classic film and new hit “The Old Guard” with Charlize Theron on Netflix. #NANMOW2020 #TheOldGuard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fun & Finances Tommy Davidson of “In Living Color” shares stories of being raised by a white family in the suburbs that’s in his recent book “Living In Color.” If you’re worried about your money now that COVID-19 relief funds are coming to an end, The Budgetnista says this is a great time to negotiate everything. #YourMoneyMatters #WeAreInThisTogether #MochaCares #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IT'S SUMMER MADNESS...This weekend on Café Mocha, it’s Summer Madness with Robert Bell of Kool & The Gang. Also, branding guru Rushion McDonald joins us to talk about staying safe and sane during the COVID-19 pandemic. #SummerMadness #WearYourMask #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ONE WORD….STOKLEY! You may have first heard his voice with Mint Condition but today Stokley's got his very own #1 hit single “She…” as a solo artist. He joins Cafe Mocha to talk about his upcoming album 'Sankofu' and its roots from Ghana, raising kids that play music and collaborating with Snoop. Have a safe 4th of July! #stokley #music #weekendradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Clark Sheard joins us to celebrate The Clark Sisters biopic, 17th album and reminisce on Bonnie Pointer and the Pointer Sisters. Plus, you don’t want to miss the premiere of our new Café Mocha 2 Go digital series featuring ‘what’s hot’ and our sisters in radio. @dejavuspeaks @alwaysaskasia @candicewilliamsonair @victoriaonpaper @dedeinthemorning @kandieastman #cafemocha2go #weekendradio #TheClarkSisters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE Café Mocha is Celebrating Juneteenth and Father’s Day with Anthony Hamilton. He talks about his new song featuring Rick James, words of advice from his father, the importance of hard work and heritage building. #Fathersday #BlackLivesMatter #BlackWallStreet #Juneteenth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time To Take Action!Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee unveiled a bill this week to address the death of George Floyd. She talks about COVID-19, the protests and why this is nothing like she's ever seen. And newly appointed Joe Biden senior advisor and Café Mocha 2019 Salute Her: Community Activist honoree Karine Jean-Pierre shares her story of Hope, Hard Work and the Promise of America from her book Moving Forward. #changeagent #movingforward #weekendradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TheShowMustBePaused

Just when we thought it couldn't get worse, the protests begin. WH journalist April D. Ryan joins us to break down the media coverage. Plus, we’re celebrating Black Music Month with Ro James who has a brand new album. #CafeMochaRadio #BlackLivesMatter #MANTIC #VOTE #TheShowMustBePaused Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOW STREAMING… It’s all about the men this week on Café Mocha Radio, some know David A. Arnold as a writer of our favorite black sitcoms and others from his Instagram. But, we get to know him in his new Netflix stand up special “Fat Ballerina.” And Michael Boatman joins us to talk about the CBS All Access drama “The Good Fight” and how he never planned on having a career in Hollywood. Multi-Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin receives the SWAG Award for his trailblazing contributions to the music industry. #CafeMochaRadio #FatBallerina #TheGoodFight #leadingmen #swagaward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laughter Is Good For The Soul Comedian Deon Cole spends Memorial Day weekend with Café Mocha. There’s one thing he’s not laughing about…the pandemic. He’s got some words for the US Government and everybody throwing parties back in his hometown of Chicago. Don’t miss Deon Cole, next time on Café Mocha! #ColeHearted #HappyMemorialDay #MemorialDay #CafeMochaRadio #WeekendRadio #Laughter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESSENCE TURNS 50! ESSENCE turns 50 and supermodel Naomi Campbell graces the cover and we’re sharing what’s in the pages of this milestone issue… The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our lives. Outside of our health, most people are worried about money. Tiffany The Budgetnista returns to Café Mocha with next step advice. We talk about negotiating your bills, avoiding scams and answer the most important question – Where is my stimulus money?

ESSENCE50 #BeatCovid19 #AllInThisTogether #MochaCares

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Happy Mother’s Day! Café Mocha is spending Mother’s Day with a mother of 4, the 1st African-American Miss America, successful singer and actress Vanessa Williams. She reminisces about being a showbiz mom, life in quarantine and dressing up as Dolly Parton for Ru Paul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Kierra Sheard joins us to talk about playing her Mother in the hit Clark Sisters biopic and recent self-titled album that’s #1 on the gospel BB charts dethroning Kanye West after 6 months. #HappyMothersDay #KierraSheard #TheClarkSisters #RuPaulDragRace #cafemocharadio #weekendradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next time on Cafe Mocha, it’s the future of R&B. HER talks about that time she was told people wouldn’t understand her if she played guitar. Plus, Philip Bailey of EW&F talk about being the first R&B group to receive the Kennedy Center Honors. Plus, Stephen A Hill gets the Swag Award! #HER #EWF #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SURVIVING COVID-19 What's it like to survive COVID-19? Dr. Michele Reed owns her own practice, is the married mother of twins and was constantly on the go until she was temporarily sidelined by the novel coronavirus. She takes us inside her personal battle, gives advice on protecting ourselves and preparing for COVID-19. This week’s Swag Award goes to Hill Harper, an award-winning actor, best-selling author and philanthropist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 22 million people have filed for unemployment since the COVID-19 hit. Even if your job has been spared, we’re all worried about what this pandemic will do to our finances.

This week Tiffany the Budgetnista gives tips and ideas for handling our money during times of crisis. Did you receive your Stimulus Check? https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment Do we really need to leave our shoes outside the door and walk around with gloves and masks, naturopath Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire shares how to keep our environment clean. This week’s SWAG Award goes to media mogul Nick Cannon for his work as a conscious philanthropist. #COVID #Mochacares #Budget101 #TiffanyTheBudgetnista #NickCannon

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Stay In and Stay Safe…As we work to keep our faith, we’ve got transformation leader Cheryl Polote-Williamson to help us stay focused during this season. Kool & The Gang’s, Robert ‘Kool’ Bell stops by and reminisces on the evolution of the 40th anniversary of their hit song “Celebration”. #weinthistogether #koolandthegang #mochacares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living in Living Color…. This week on Café Mocha, he was on the trailblazing show In Living Color. Tommy Davidson stops by Cafe Mocha to talk about his new book and the return of the Proud Family. We’ve got our favorite doctor Dr. Tartt with tips for your kids and Rushion McDonald helps you navigate the business of your life. #weareinthistogether #LivingInColor #mochacares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE GOT YOU!!!!! Keeping you informed and entertained like we always do. Dr. Steve Perry from Capital Prep in Harlem gives tips on what to do with your kids while they are home. And Dr. Michele educates on us why we MUST be 6 feet apart and we check in with our go to ‘everything sports’ Fox Sports 1 host Mike Hill to talk about the NBA season and how players are handling COVID-19. #thistoshallpass #COVID #mochanews #wemustvote #whenwevote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WEATHERING THE STORM.... This week on Café Mocha we’re helping you get through the storm of COVID-19 with advice from Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman and Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire on the front line helping to beat this virus. Plus, filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper gives a lesson in sports history. They tried to erase them, but the book ‘Olympic Pride’ tells the story of black athletes who successfully competed in the Olympics during the height of Hitler and Jim Crow. #MOCHACARES #COVID-19 #thistooshallpass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's voting season! Roland Martin is here to talk politics and he holds no punches. Roland talks about Biden and the Black vote, Bernie and the Latino vote, and the fight for The White House............Next time on Cafe Mocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Women’s History Month. We’re looking at the life of the NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson featured in the movie Hidden Figures. We’re talking to Egypt Sherrod about going from radio to flipping houses on television and her struggles with motherhood. Plus, a pioneer woman in construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Cafe Mocha celebrates the life of model, restauranteur, talk show host, and our favorite domestic goddess B. Smith. Plus, we talk to Michelle Prather of the Kurt Carr Singers about surviving unexpected loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha, Monyetta Shaw talks about keeping it classy when it comes to co-parenting.

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In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the woman who taught us to go high when they go low, taught us how to dougie and showed us our power. We flashback to the best of First Lady Michelle Obama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up Close and Personal with Mike Hill Sportscaster Mike Hill is known for his work at Fox Sports and ESPN. He thought he knew a thing or two about fame and then he met Cynthia Bailey. He talks about how life has changed since becoming part of the Real Housewives Atlanta family and life, love and privacy in the age of social media. #onlyoncafemocha #cafemochaexclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Café Mocha the Healing Begins…. Cafe Mocha starts the healing process by celebrating the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant. FoxSports1 host Mike Hill joins us to talk about how Kobe's excellence raised the bar for everyone including him. Plus, we talk about Kobe's life off the court including his Oscar win. And with the Oscars approaching, we will tackle the snubs of J.Lo, Eddie and the Oscars Still White. Join us this week and start healing. #KobeBryant #GirlDad #blackmamba #healing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next time on Cafe Mocha, we're discussing NFL predictions to the explosive Aaron Hernandez documentary. Mike Hill from Fox Sports 1 joins us to talk everything sports and his new show, FOX SOUL. Haven't heard it yet? Catch it with us! #foxsports1 #firstoncafemocha #womenlovesports Mike Hill for Fox Sports 1…women love sports too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvey Weinstein is in court in New York for rape with new charges filed in Los Angeles. PBS’s Tavis Smiley will be in court next month. Powerful men in many industries are being taken down. Cafe Mocha is asking is the #MeToo movement working? We’re talking to sexologist, Dr. Rachel and flashback to our first interview with the originator of #MeToo - Tarana Burke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cafe Mocha's bringing in the holiday with the legendary Dionne Warwick. Her career spans six decades and she continues to stay relevant. This year brought a lifetime Grammy Achievement Award, A residency in Vegas and just for us a Christmas album with something for the old school and new school fans. We're spending Christmas with Dionne Warwick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you couldn't make it to Salute Her Atlanta, don't worry we've got the best of including Vanessa Bell Calloway. Whether you know her from Coming to America or Bounce TV's Saints and Sinners, she joins our other honorees as they talk about claiming, using and stepping into their power; this week on Cafe Mocha Radio! #SaluteHer19 #Toyota #AARPInOurCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you get a slice of Patti Pie for Thanksgiving? This week on Cafe Mocha, Patti LaBelle joins us to talk about food, family and the holidays. Plus, the normally modest Terri J. Vaughn takes to instagram to prove that fabulous and 50 is real. Don’t miss Ms. Patti and Terri J. Vaughn next time on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Kim Fields has a new Christmas movie on Lifetime this weekend. She joins us to talk about the sexy leading man, growing up Hollywood, and why she never got in trouble as a child star. Plus, Cafe Mocha Travels takes us on the perfect getaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Best of Salute Her Dallas where Erica Campbell talks about stepping out of Mary Mary and into her personal power. Kirk Franklin stopped in to surprise Erica. And it was a night filled with inspiration and wisdom ranging from Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie to the Ghetto Guru talking about the healing power of Yoga N Da Hood. #saluteher19 #stepintoyourpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Cafe Mocha Exclusive with new breakout star Harriet’s Cynthia Erivo! Also, actor Brian White’s show ‘Ambitions’ is back Tuesday nights on OWN. He talks about the new season and his new indie film "Dear Frank". We’ll get up close and personal, only on Cafe Mocha! #MochaMaven #Harriet #Ambitions #DearFrank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next time on Cafe Mocha for years we've been listening to Egypt on the radio and watching her flip houses on HGTV, but most of us had no idea about her struggles to get pregnant. Plus, Jekalyn Carr was turning out hit records at 15; she’s with us to talk about her new book declaring "You Will Win." HGTV's Egypt Sherrod and gospel singer Jekayln Carr next time on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha’s honoring Erica Campell at the Salute Her Awards in Dallas. She dropped by to talk about her new book More than Pretty, how she hated being called that word and the role beauty plays in how we act and treat each other. Don’t miss Erica Campbell this week on Cafe Mocha. #EricaCampbell #SaluteHer19 #MoreThanPrettyBook #PrayingandBelieving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're everything Salute Her Charlotte honoring warriors Bree Newsome Bass who ripped down the Confederate flag in south Carolina and Mayor Vi Lyles the first black female mayor of Charlotte. Meet women like North Carolina's first black female Black Hawk pilot and the first black woman to own a NASCAR team. Dallas you're up next on the Salute Her Tour November 15th where we'll honor Erica Campbell of Mary Mary and more! #SaluteHer19 #saluteHer2019 #stepintoyourpower Pictured: Left to right: Bree Newsome Bass, Melissa Harville-Lebron, Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera, YoYo, Mayor Vi Lyles, Loni Love, Amani Council, Juliette Wilson, Capt. Lindsey Jefferies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love Will Find A WayEarth, Wind & Fire just got a day named after them in Los Angeles and recently became the first R&B group to receive the Kennedy Center Honor. This week, Philip Bailey talks about the legacy and his new solo album. Plus, is it safe to go to the Dominican Republic yet? We'll find out in Cafe Mocha Travels. #LoveWillFindAWay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The HamilTones are performing at Salute Her Charlotte, but first, they stop by Cafe Mocha to talk about the debut of their long-awaited EP and becoming comedy YouTube sensations. Plus, Elle Varner is back with new music. She talks about the ugly politics of the R&B business. #SaluteHer19 @WatchTheTon3es #Ellevation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always Rock Soul with Fantasia! This week on Cafe Mocha, Fantasia gives Loni Love tips on how to handle her haters. She talks about how being honored at Salute Her Charlotte was an Ah Ha for her and excited to team up with Robin Thicke for The Sketchbook Tour. It’s a Rock Soul movement with Fantasia! Exclusively on Café Mocha…Radio From A Woman’s Perspective! #TheSketchbookTour #SALUTEHER #CAFEMOCHA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha, we're making sure you’re “The Greatest You” with former NFL wide receiver Trent Shelton. He helps us stay focused, positive and pursuing our passions. Monyetta Shaw is co-parenting with Ne-Yo and shares tips in her book "Keep It Classy." #Greatness #CafeMochaLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating Black Women of Broadway & NY Theater The Salute Her Awards ‘stepped Into NYC’where we honored Black Women of Broadway and NY Theater. Leslie Uggams shared stories from her seven decades in the business and why today she’s still runs the Empire! LaTanya Richardson Jackson shares what drives her while mourning the loss of mentor civil rights activist Juanita Abernathy. Be inspired to step into your power! #SaluteHer19 #SaluteHer2019 #LetsGoPlaces #AARPInOurCommunity #LustersNewPink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White House Correspondent April D. Ryan returns to Cafe Mocha. On her mind - the turmoil at the White House, the 2020 Election, but we also get personal and talk about the decision to finally join a sorority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha's gearing up for Salute Her New York where we're honoring the Black Women of Broadway. But this week it's the best of Salute Her DC. Fox News anchor Allison Seymour explains why she got all choked up during herspeech and journalist Dorothy Gilliam remembers being the first black female reporter at the Washington Post. And did a mom entrepreneur give her daughter a house at the Salute Her Awards? Don't miss some of the best moments of Salute Her DC. #SaluteHer19 #StepIntoYourPower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha. Can you believe its been 60 years since The Isley Brothers released their first hit single. From making fraternity boys “Shout” in the movie Animal House to helping lovers get sexy in between the sheets; they are an iconic group like no other. Ernie Isley talk about their anniversary tour and what it’s like to work with his big brother Mr. Biggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rolling With Roland….again! There are reporters who are black…then there are black reporters! Roland Martin has been delivering black news raw and unfiltered long before mainstream news was ready to deal with it. He sits down with Café Mocha and chats everything from the election season to pre-season football. Loves that cable news is bringing in more black experts and talks about his path to creating his ‘own’ show Roland Martin Unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha is stepping into our power with the launch of the Salute Her Tour in DC on August 22nd ! As part of the weekend of celebration, we're talking to the mind behind the Ubiquitous Women's Expo. Germaine Leftridge talks about the expo and its theme of forgiveness. She shares her thoughts on Chrisette Michele and how we should let go and forgive her. Plus, if you're not feeling wanted at Sephora Amaya Smith has a place for us - The Brown Beauty Co-Op Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha Prima ballerina Misty Copeland joins us to y’all about everything from body image to inspiring young girls. We’ve all used Luster’s Pink, a black owned business that we’ve trusted for years. We learn about the history and legacy of this family brand. #LustersNewPink #SaluteHer2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week India Arie shares how a conversation with Oprah helped her “step into her power!” Plus, planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? Loni is...Cafe Mocha Travel's host Vanessa James offers up her thoughts on the island and how to make sure you stay safe! DC we’re headed your way for the launch of our Salute Her Awards Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gospel Songstress Michelle Prather of the Kurt Carr Singers joins us to share how she tackled the unexpected loss of her mom. And, we’re still inspired by Devon Franklin’s movie “Breakthrough”, have you seen it yet?..this week on Cafe Mocha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha, we're making sure you’re “The Greatest You” with former NFL wide receiver Trent Shelton. He helps us stay focused, positive and pursuing our passions. Monyetta Shaw is co-parenting with Ne-Yo and shares tips in her book "Keep It Classy." #Greatness #CafeMochaLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re celebrating the Independence Weekend exploring the ‘Anatomy of Soul’ with the stories of two balladeers! Roshon Fegan talks about what it took to transform into the role of the legendary Bobby DeBarge for the TV One original movie The Bobby DeBarge Story. Did you know Anthony Hamilton is an author? He takes us exclusively inside his new book, “Cornbread, Fish n’ Collard Greens.” You won’t want to miss this! #Cafemocharadio #Anatomyofsoul #balladeers #switch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Café Mocha concludes Black Music Month with Mary Wilson of The Legendary Supremes. At the ESSENCE Festival, Tamela Mann will be there singing, praising and talking about her weight loss journey with the new Weight Watchers. #EssenceFest #DefiningVoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re celebrating Black Music Month with our 2017 Salute Her ‘Soul Solidarity’ honoree Mrs. Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, continuing our ‘Defining Voices In Music’ series presented by Luster Pink/Walgreens. Fantasia’s back with new music, renewed faith and sharing the lessons she learned from Aretha and why you'll never see her judging a talent show! #DefiningVoices #BlackMusicMonth365 #CafeMocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CAFE MOCHA continues our celebration of Black Music Month. Have you seen the Teddy Pendergrass documentary on Showtime? We’re talking to the director of the movie "If You Don’t Know Me By Now." Plus, we watched them go from full-time r&b heartthrobs to taking on daddy duties and touring on weekends. Dru HIll joins us. #BlackMusicMonth #TeddyPendergrass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re celebrating June Black Music Month with our ‘Women in Music with Defining Voices’ series presented by Luster Pink. This week we’ve got En Vogue original member Terry Ellis who joins us to talk about how they maintain their timeless sound and look! And what next in 2020 for their 30th anniversary. #definingvoices #Envogue #blackmusic365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Black Music Month and Cafe Mocha kicks things off with H.E.R. This week, the guitar is a common instrument, right? So why was she told not to play? Since then, H.E.R and her guitar have performed everywhere from Black Girls Rock to the GRAMMY stage where she took home Best R&B Album. Her next stop is the mainstage at Essence. This week, Loni Love, YoYo and Angelique catch up with H.E.R. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Café Mocha: Egypt Sherrod went from a radio personality to knocking down walls and flipping houses on HGTV. She talks about her new baby and the tragedy so many mothers face in the delivery room. Plus, 3x Grammy-nominated gospel singer Jekalyn Carr is inspiring people with her new book and conference that teaches us to win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's one of the hardest working women in the biz. Vivica Fox joins us to talk about her book "Everyday I'm Hustlin". She'll give tips on how to re-invent ourselves and be fabulous in our 50s. Plus, we want to get your hair Naturalicious for summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha Syleena Johnson is an R&B singer, new author, full time talk show host and wife. How does she balance all that with motherhood? The Best she can. She joins us to talk about her new music and how she learned to love her body again. Plus, its a big week for Bishop Vashtie Murphy Mckenzie’s Selah conference as it heads to Atlanta. She talks about her goal to bring women together from all walks of life and go beyond networking and truly help build one another up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a 90s comedy reunion this weekend on Cafe Mocha. Terri J. Vaughn talks about her role as producer and shares her new movie. Cedric the Entertainer has hit it big with his new sitcom on CBS. Plus, we want to send you and a friend to the 2019 Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola. Download the Café Mocha radio app and enter to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Café Mocha, it’s been a bumpy road for Robin Thicke lately, lawsuits, the loss of his father and marriage, it’s a time of new beginnings. He’s candid about the legacy of his father, the struggle to find his voice and gives us a backstage view of the breakout hit series – The Masked Singer. Plus…so you want to go to the 25th Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola with us? Just download the café mocha app! #onlyoncafemocha #newbeginnings #robinthicke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha is celebrating Easter with two men of God. Kirk Franklin’s got a new album and will be soon be embarking his Long. Live. Love tour. One of our favorite motivational speakers Devon Franklin tells the "Truth About Men" from his book and shares moments from his new movie ‘Breakthrough’. Corinthians 5:17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

happyEaster #MenofGod #Breakthrough #lovetheory

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Legacy Builders This week on Cafe Mocha we watched Mario go from a sweet, little kid to a grown man. He talks about his road to fame and how he reconstructed his career. Speaking of construction, we're about to get a history lesson from a woman whose ancestor learned to lay bricks as a slave. Cheryl McKissack’s family legacy has led to one of the oldest black owned construction companies in the country. #legacybuilding #mochamovement #Mario #supportblack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha Goes To Broadway!Have you seen Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations? We’ll meet Award Winning Writer Dominique Morisseau, the black woman who brought it to broadway. #AintTooProudMusical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CAFÉ MOCHA’S CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CONTINUES with everyday women making a difference. Tragil Wade runs her brother Dwayne Wade’s Foundation. She says a lot of young ladies are hiding a family secret and she’s there to help them cope. Annette Nance Holt’s son fell victim to Chicago’s senseless gun violence. She shared how to find Purpose Over Pain! #saluteher #saluteyou #purposeoverpain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Michael Avenatti is best known as the lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels in the case against Donald Trump. He's now in the middle of the R. Kelly scandal representing multiple R. Kelly victims, their parents, and whistleblowers. Avenatti joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to explain some of the evidence, why this case is different, and how the video he turned over is so clear you can see the mole on R. Kelly's back. #SurvivingRKelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MISTY’S STORY… This week Prima ballerina Misty Copeland was told her body wasn’t right for ballet, she never stopped believing in herself and now she’s the first African American principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theater. She joins Café Mocha to talk about share her journey and fighting past the naysayers! #mistycopeland #trailblazer #historymaker #believing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was rocking natural hair long before it was in style, taught us we didn’t have to look like video girls and are ‘Worthy’…India Arie is back. This week she shares what to expect from her new music, tour and the impact she’s had on a generation of sistas! #mochamovement #india.arie #worthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She has already received a Golden Globe for her role in "If Beale Street Could Talk."…will Regina King take home her first Oscar? This week, she shares her start on “227" to walking the Oscar red carpet. Plus, we’re going inside Black Enterprise's Women of Power Summit where we'll catch Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, Chaka Khan and the NBA’s first African-American female CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. #powermoves #blackoscars #nostoppingusnow #womenofpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be fierce and fabulous! Need to know how to reinvent yourself and stay relevant? This week we’ve got Vivica Fox. She talks about her Hollywood Hustle, the daytime talk show ‘Face the Truth’ and book “Everyday I’m Hustlin” . Get her advise on hustling hard, being fierce and fabulous…she just gets better with time….Vivica Fox only on Café Mocha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Café Mocha’s in the mood for love and we’ve got Raheem DeVaughn! He’s celebrating a decade in music and shares his experiences on love, romance and keeping things hot. Just in case you’re still struggling from the shutdown we’ve got Tiffany the Budgetnista giving tips on how to protect your credit and ways to weather financial storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Super Bowl LIII! Even if you don’t watch football, you've likely heard the story and saw the pictures of a little girl named Leah fighting a battle with cancer. And her dad just happened to be a former NFL player. We’ve got Leah’s dad – Devon Still. Plus, we know Terry Crews as an actor, but his wife Rebecca Crews joins us to talk about his days with the LA Rams and that time he took to twitter and said #METOO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By now, you’ve seen the Lifetime docu-series "Surviving R. Kelly.” But, have you heard how this bombshell documentary has impacted those involved? R&B singer and former R. Kelly protege, Sparkle, shares why she stepped up and how the release has impacted her family. #MeToo #MuteRKelly #WeAreReady #CafeMochaWknd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ROLLING WITH ROLAND….. We’re checking out Loni’s New Year’s challenge. Are you in? Roland Martin gives his take on the future of the Trump White House and the shut down. We talk about his new show Roland Martin Unfiltered, the challenges of streaming a show and why fans are happy to watch him on social media. #endtheshutdown #weekendradio #rollingwithroland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHEN DUTY CALLS! Political Analyst Angela Rye joins us to talk about being raised in a family of political activists and how she never wanted to be one. Is your skin winter ready? Do you have acne prone or difficult skin? Urban Skin RX creator Rachel Roff specializing in skin of color has the answers on all your skincare solutions. #dutycalls #bethebestyou #cafemochalife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the best R&B singer of our time? We debate this issue with Kevon Edmonds of After 7 Is it …Maxwell…Babyface…Johnny Gill…Charlie Wilson? Weigh in with your choice at 1 866 357 4323 . Plus, Dr. Steve Perry is back, he’s gone from launching charter schools with Diddy to now his own TV series. We'll talk about how he broke through in Hollywood. #newhorizons #greatdebate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Cafe Mocha Radio. It's the best of Cafe Mocha with Marsha Ambrosia and Jeffery Osborne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a fan of Wednesday nights on Fox, you don't want to miss this weekend's show. Jussie Smollet talks about why Empire is such a hit and his debut solo album. Plus, we watched KeKe Palmer grow up on TV and in movies. In her memoir she takes back her life. She joins us to talk about the book, navigating Hollywood and her role on Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I Want To Take You Higher"

This week, Tyler Perry is back to help us get our heads right in the New Year. He talks about his book "Higher is Waiting’ and shares tips on how to NOT sabotage your success.

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