Colette Barris's Urban Village: Recent Episodes
Colette Barris
Urban Village Podcast Highlights The Village and the lives of Black Women ages 35-70+ that hold, 'The Village' together. Urban Village explores popular Urban Culture from a historical, political and economic view.
On this episode "What's the Tea Sis?" and the horrific falsehoods (lies) that continue to be tortious interference, is the topic of this week's discussion, and I after years of silence respond. #clarettastreet is the project that drives me, regardless of interference Regardless of high powered attorneys in the end David defeated Goliath...
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40th anniversary of the album that saved the music industry, Michael Jackson's, "Thriller." Chris Brown was scheduled to perform on the AMA Awards cermony Brown's tribute performance was canceled 24 hours before the event...why?
Kyrie Irving suspended for a year...why?
A look at the November Mid Terms...No Red Wave...Republicans will be a three led House majority what they gonna achieve...probably not much.
Democrates control the Senate...No Red Wave even with Georgia in the balance.
PART1-From Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, Angela Davis, BLM Movement (Patrisse Cullors, Melina Abdullah) now Brittney Griner and the latest Tiffany Cross outline the danger and lack of protection of Black women who fight for Black economic and social/civil rights in America.
PART 2-THE PLIGHT OF KING AND MALCOM-Urban Village looks at Tavis (an interview) Smiley's book excert "Death of King, The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Final Year, outlines the little known plight of King's last year in support of why Black Advocates must be finacially supported.
PART 3-UPDATES ON THE L.A. CITY COUNCIL SCANDEL ROCKING THE CITY AND MAYOR'S RACE.
With November elections just days away the seams are giving way and with it chaos positions itself for a front row seat. President Biden told the nation (and Los Angeles) Deleon and Gil must resign immediately-they refused with Deleon attending "sensitivity training" yep he said it.
Monica Rodriquez on Tavis Smiley's 1580 Talk states, "That the two councilmen did not commit a crime just bad behavior" yep she said it.
Congresswoman Karen Bass may be poised to take a loss after ALL of the BUSTERS were on here campaign...DAMN! We are in the eye of a CAT 5 Hurricaine and no high ground can be found take 20 minutes and listen.
Nury Martinez now ex-president of the Los Angeles City Council and her other corrupt council members Kevin and Gil along with a Teamester Union Leader got caught illegally backdooring the dismantling of the Black District 8 Geremanding it to Hell. Neither Nury, Gil or Kevin have resigned nope not a one. Where are the Feds I smell racketering...Not since the city's early days AKA circa China Town has corruption of the level been seen...Nury Martinez is this week's podcast stay tuned and listen! #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter
Studio mogul, director, writer and producer Tyler Perry has delivered a twenty-five year old labor of love in "The Jazzman Man's Blues," while Viola Davis's "The Woman King," is an amazing and beautiful examination on Africa's women warriors and their contributions to save the village.
In this week's episode we discuss both films and dissect their intersections.
This weeks episode circles back to the beginning of our modern plights of pain and crazy: #FreeBrittney Putin's war on Ukraine, What's happening with the British Monarcy now that Queen Elizabeth has died?
China WTH are you doing in Africa...Nation Building...nope. Africa you better wake up and stop thinking you are the ultimate hustlers you're in over your head on China get'um out while you still can...And oh by the way-you really need us and our 1.6 trillion dollar GNP so give Black folk in the US that long overdue apology and stop the bleaching and hair weaves!
The legacy of the British Monarcy on the Common Wealth what happens today and the future and last but certainly not least-Global Warming...it is hurricane season .
This week's Urban Village takes a quick dip into the events of the week: Death of Queen Elizabeth the longest living monarch in modern history, what's the big deal with the queen and the House of Windsor AKA 'The Firm' and what it (could) mean for the rest of us. Education (public) some interseting new get-downs that may really be winners for the village. Britnney is still in Russia WTF, Putin and the on going nuclear threat and alot of nothing but important things that always ring of community...Join me.
This weeks episode takes a look at the driving purpose of the Urban Villagz podcast-Community the Old School way and the critical need for it today. This weeks podcast examines the crucial and much needed outreach by the African continent to Black Americans and what that village could create.
Had to get this week's podcast in! From miserable little man Putin to some of America's antics there's lot going on...oh I have some thoughts on BG as well.
OMG been away from a few weeks, but I'm BACK!!! Going to make this evenings episode short but oh so to the point...stay with me for a few minutes.
The horoscope of Moon Child, aka Cancers are special people, sensitive, artistisc and oh so creative these folks can pick BS out of a the air in a heart beat. Sir Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela, Lena Horne, Solange, Meryl Streep and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Ernest Hemingway are only a few of these special souls.
With so much going wrong in the world I had to take a moment and just 'veg' play, act a little air headed so I hope you enjoy tonight's episode.
Slick Woods a Venice native is a force to reckon, though just 25 years old this young woman has a story that must be shared. Slick Woods is the 150% certified real deal raw with no chaser truth teller and mover and shaker. Today Slick Woods is in the midst of the most important fight of her life and she willl win!
Todays Supreme Court ruling did not surprise me, but never the less NOW folks are upset. For sure this has alot of folks attention but are Black folks reflecting on what this can do to them...not nearly enough! Also WTF is it with disgraceful and self loathing Clarence Thomas and his 'Get Out' wife...how do they manuever past indictment and impeachment?
President Biden in 2021 made Juneteeth a national holiday but what is Juneteenth and has America began monetizing (capitalizing off black people once again) this significant day for African Americans?
June is Black Music Month. All episodes (in June) of The Urban Village in honor of Black Music will celebrate the contributions, artistry and genius of Black Music and the artists that create it; past and present.
The Urban Village May 21st episode on the Buffalo New York episode was horrific enough and less than five days later the mass school shooting in Texas which killed 19 children and 2 teachers. What is America to do?
The Buffalo New York shooting points to America's unbelievable journey through a third reconstruction. How did America land here after Obama? This weeks Urban Village takes a look the Buffalo disaster, Ukraine, political prisoner Brittney Grinner, the economy and other stuff join me.
Kendrick Lamar is one of kind. talent that come. Take a listen to how the City of Los Angeles and private companies awaits the arrival of formula.
RECAP OF SOME OF THE WEEKS EVENTS FROM LA MAYORS DEBATE AND MELINA ABUDULLAHS ROUGH OFF, (child a woman aint safe anywhere), Britnny Grinner and oh yeah Roe V Wade alot is going on!
Thirty Years ago, L.A. blew up-people had enough, like 450 years tired. This week's episode of The Urban Village pulls back the curtain on 'the village' and others to move the community forward, from generational discrimation to direct and indirect gentrifiction and not but not least...Latasha Harlens
What happened to the Negro League Of Baseball? Was it a dream or was it deliberately derailed? Discussion on the great Satchell Page and his brilliant career in both the Negro League and the National Baseball League at the age of fifty. Ukraine and Russian commentary as well as the networks clear path to Black content and why your eyes cannot be eyes wide open.
Appreciation of the Black Family, the importance of the Black father's role in female empowerment and the village, celebrationing 75 years later, Jackie Robinson #42 breaking baseball's color line. Education and Black women...who knew? Is there a problem with that? What the hell does this has to do with student loan debt?
Updates on Ukraine. Where is Brittney Grinner? Equity in sports needed...time for the WNBA to have what the NBA provides for it's players.
Lastly, hats off and I'll take a bow to 'black-ish' the show's finale airs next week.
Colette has a couple things she wants to say and say she does...for thirty minutes...take a listen.
The slap heard around the world did not happen in a vacuum...Regardless what you see, hear and read on the Oscars, there is more to it...
Thoughts on the Senate Supreme Court Hearing for Judge Brown Jackson...alot to sit through...Damn!
What's happening week six in the Ukaraine? Seems Russia and Putin underestimated the will of the Ukarianian nation...updates.
FreeBrittneyGrinner more than two months and counting.
Judge Brown Jackson was highjacked this past weeks during the Senate's Hearing on Judge Jackson's Supreme Court selection. Next, Covid-19 is far from over and the. "Let's let them breathe" team will find away to not to panic.
This week's episode Colette takes a deep dive in ninteen minutes to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Putin's horror, WBNA star Brittney Griner, and much more.
Week two of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical aspects of war that go undiscussed. Brittney Grinner and the world has changed is this the new normal?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine unbelievable yet true...I'm trying my damndest to understand but I can't.
This week's The Urban Villagez takes a hard look at world events happening in real time...I'm talking about Ukraine. Hard look at U.S. events that were back doored... Whatever let's pray for humanity right about now...
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Join Colette Barris and the Urban Villagz as the podcast continues the history of Pacoima in this week's episode, in which Beverly Riely a.k.a "Bev" provides historical insights about Pacoima and beyond.
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The Urban Villagz celebrates Black History Month, from the past to the present.
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January 28th episode pays tribute to the Old School Village with an extended interview with Pacoima icon 'Bev' Riely, as the two take a walk through Pacoima and it's amazing past. Sharing rare insight to how community for decades stayed a viable and loving villagz of pride.
We at The Urban Villagz wanted to give you at bit of joy and old school Villagz happiness the Urban Villagz way, starting with the sixties through today! You'll get to learn a little about my folks the old school way in the village. Colette, Dawn, Reggie, Patrick and Karen wish you health, love and joy in 2022...PEACE AND JOY WE OUT!!
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This week's The Urban Villagz looks at today's challenging events through Colette's insightful lens.
This week's episode of The Urban Villagz opens the door and lets the unspoken "what?!" out all the while giving the Villagz a bit of sugar and love.
Journalist and Talk Show Icon Rolonda Watts gives an in-depth interview of her prolific forty-year career in a conversation with Colette Barris. Rolonda Watts's internationally syndicated "The Rolonda Show" ran through the nineties permanently influencing the world of talk.
Rolonda Watts for many may have seemed to disappear, but Rolonda stayed busy as a prolific voice actress and master voice actress teacher. In this interview Rolonda Watts demonstrates why she remains an iconic entertainer that continues to bring light and joy to all.
**In this week's episode of "The Urban Villagz" Colette Barris discusses the impending Rittenhouse verdict, Amhad Abray and other tribulations affecting community as well as celebrating community victories.
This weeks' guest is Coquie Hughes one of (if not) America's most unknown yet prolific creators in the world of cinema. Coquie Hughes has directored and produced more than 23 films with a massive underground art following, Coquie Hughes gives an insightful interputation to the world of an artist.
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November 12th episode of Colette Barris's "The Urban Villagz" takes on the weeks firestorm of crazy, trying to bring a bit of understanding unpacking it all. Colette takes on COVID-19, racism, Global Warming, China and Africa bringing to light interesting aspects that in the absence of the Village, the Urban Villagz is the new Friday Night House Party.
The Urban Villagz's November 12th episode finds Colette inviting all in to a sit down to decompress and be united. "I'm Coming By," is what we all need right now. So Pour Yourself Your Favorite Drink And Enjoy-The Urban Villagz.
A MUST LISTEN- Malik Shaqur joins Urban Villagz host Colette Barris in unpacking the legal world of Intellectual Property (IP) in the 21st century. Attorney Shaqur is one of only a few in the highly demanding and all encomposing legal field of IP which is at the heart of the world today. Colette with this TED Talk-ish discussion dismantles how IP desigination is happening in real time and influencing our lives.
This weeks episode features Lloyd Prevost, who is all things Pacoima past and present. Lloyd unpacks Black Pacoima's early history of the forties and fifties and the community's foundation. Mr. Prevost in this interesting interview discusses Pacoima's contribution to Civil Rights and the vision of Pacoima.
Colette joins Lloyd in seeking federal historical desigination of Pacoima churches and Kennedy Honors for Andre and Saundra Crouch; as well as bringing Historical Black Colleges to Pacoima.
Colette Barris takes a look at African influences in ancient Europe, Halloween with the, Druids and Moors.
Colette takes a brief dive into human celluar memory as it relates to genetic (DNA).
Colette unpacks social, environmental, political issues which always intersect race and gender that impact the Village.
Updates on future interviews with Debra Lowe (Joe's Swing Shop-history of Black Music), Saundra Crouch (Kennedy Honors)and Elaine Gibbs.
Colette takes a hard look at resilience as it relates to Black children and the how resilience presents a hard often flawed security blanket for children of color as it relates to white children.
Natural hair-is it here to stay or a response to COVID-19?
The Filibuster and Redistriciting to be expected or too much? Colette unpacks how racism has taken hold of Voter Registration and the new 'Purple' states.
Pacoima's Friday Night Lights...San Fernando High School's Tiger Football Bring It Back.
Our toxic love affair with oil...Oil's role in Global Warming How Much Time Do We Have To Fix It...Can We?
Episode three downloads of The Urban Villagz has been 'CRAZY' I thank you... As a thank you here is a special mix from executive producer Reggie Valin for the grown folks, old and slow sit back relax and take another listen. Reminisce, laugh and find joy once again from the Village. Also Old Pacoima folks and those who had their own Pacoima enjoy.
Colette Barris discusses some of todays not so subtle topics, in this episode Colette unpacks life today in the absence of the village and Saundra and Andre Crouch Kennedy Honor nomination as well historical recognition for Pacoima, California and Cynthia Horner and George Lopez's Pacoima roots. Update on Elaine Gibbs interview. Also in this episode of Urban Villagz Colette focuses on the plight of Black life, law enforcement and HUD Fair housing it's effect on the Black community today.
Meet the Villagz once again the community; Pacoima past and present with Colette Barris as she discusses Pacoima icons, as Colette Barris highlights ten degrees between Pacoima and the world all in an old school house party vibe.
Urban Villagz host Colette Barris welcomes all to the Old School House Party of community, where she shares a bit of history and memories with Community. History of Non-Covenant mortgages, Pacoima-The Great Migration and Friday Girls Night House Parties.