The Window: Recent Episodes
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Generational genius! Insights from Todd Wilson President of the 100+-year-old Accelerated Laboratory Logistics, and his Aunt Eleanor, who was born the year the company was founded.
Roe v. Wade: Join us in listening to both sides. The legal issues. The medical decisions. Socioeconomic implications. The politics. Guest: Kellie Copeland, Executive Director, Pro-Choice Ohio. (Note: Representatives from Ohio Right to Life accepted the invitation to be guests on the show, but subsequently declined due to “unforeseen circumstances”).
ADOPTION Success Stories We celebrate Mother’s Day by honoring parenting in its many forms. In this episode, we celebrate ADOPTION success stories with:
Dave Henwood, Child and Permanency Manager, Fairfield County Protective Services. Tom Grote and Rick Neal, Caucasian married co-parents to African-American daughters Toski Bolte Brudage, who recently united the oldest of her family’s five adopted daughters with her birth family, and Melinda Carter, a single mom who’s raised her adopted Black son from infancy to college.
“I forgot.” Memory: Don’t take it for granted; you will miss it when it’s gone. A frank discussion about dementia from Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter Executive Director and CEO Vince McGrail, Program Director Pam Myers, and Development Director Jill Groseneider-Rudd. Pharmacist Gerald Jackson also joins us to discuss medications, natural remedies, and lifestyle changes that work (or don’t work).
Women and Money Making the most of dollars and “sense” with Career Banker Moniqua Spencer and Ona Lewis, author of "Get Rich, Stay Rich".
Conflict Resolution Strategies Conflict. Misunderstanding. Slaps. War. Street crime. Videotaped outbursts. Isn’t there a bette way to resolve differences?
Franklin County Court of Pleas Judge Stephen McIntosh and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) expert Marya Kolman join us to discuss “Conflict Resolution.”
A Lifetime of Service We wrap up Women’s History Month by celebrating the Lifetime of Service of glass-ceiling breaker Greta Russell and community servant Maude Hill.
Respected and Regal: Our celebration of Women’s History Month continues!” Our guests are two longtime local history makers who have always put others before themselves: non-profit pioneer Fredericka Wallace-Deena, and Attorney Kathleen Ransier.
In recognition of Women’s History Month: let’s feature Black female entrepreneurs We hear from two successful sisters who know how to take care of business: Karen Hill from Synergy Hair Salon and Michele Allen from Mmelo Confectionery.
Which Way is Up? Hear from two economic experts, Ira Turpin, Financial Advisor and Owner of Turpin, Martin, Powell, LLC, and Carma Lacy, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Orange County, California, on why US living conditions are conflicted and confusing.
The Irreplaceable Value of the HBCU Experience We close out Black History Month in recognition of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Our guests are two successful HBCU graduates, Steve Miller, UNCF Area Director, and Richard Smith III, Metro Atlanta Real Estate Broker.
We Continue to Honor Black History Month! We’ll discuss the historical roots of Black music and the arts and the ongoing challenges in keeping it ingrained into American culture. Our guests our Phil Raney, co-founder of the nationally known Urban Jazz Coalition, and dancer, instructor and choreographer Suzan Bradford, executive director of the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, OH.
The Truth About Black History! Guests Dr. Carolyn Denard, Founder and Board Chair of the Toni Morrison Society and retired associate provost for student success and strategic initiatives at Georgia College, and Dr. Joanne Lunsford, Critical Race Theory Scholar, share with us how and why Black history is (and is not) taught as part of American history.
The top two New Year’s Resolutions: Losing Weight and Gaining Wealth!” Hear success strategies from two experts: Coach Cailah Brock of Nutrition and Fitness Made Simple, and Yolanda Womack of People First Credit Restoration.
Will we ever be fit for a King?” In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, two members of media royalty join us to discuss Dr. King’s legacy in light of current events: Angela Pace, Director of Community Affairs for 10TV – WBNS, and Ray Miller, Publisher of the Columbus African American news journal and former member of the Ohio General Assembly.
Covid: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown! OhioHealth guests Dr. Joseph Gastaldo, System Medical Director of Infectious Disease, and Autumn Glover, Senior Director of Health and Wellness, help us start the new calendar year and The Window’s second season with a medical update on the third year of the still-deadly global pandemic.
We Need a WORD! Year-end reflections with Pastor Mike Reeves, Senior Pastor Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church and Columbus OH Program Director, 1580thepraise.com and Ceylon Wise, Grammy-nominated Music Minister, Faith Ministries Church.
How to Manage the Holiday Blues Perspectives on managing despair during the holidays, from clinical counselors SC Urquhart and Davia Williams Stevenson.
Helping Hands Join us as we enter the holiday season by discussing helping hands in our community, with Valerie Hawes, Engaged Learning Manager, Volunteers of America, and Christie Angel, President & CEO, YWCA Columbus.
Black Republicans Speak! Black Republicans Ruth Edmonds and Steven Cheek explain how and why they align with the Republican party.
Is anything safe anymore? Learn best practices for personal and cyber safety from security professional Clifton Spinner and cybersecurity expert Chester Robinson.
Surviving Domestic Violence. Hear crucial advice from LSS Choices Director of Clinical and Supportive Services Lillian Howard.
Cannabis from A to Z Learn of current uses and regulation of this controversial plant from Bill Williams, Jr., president of Beneleaves.
What do people of color have in common? What do people of color in the United States have in common, and what are the differences? Join us to hear from Dr. Elena Foulis, a Hispanic educator, and a native American non-profit leader, Sundance.
Gender Hear what we learned from Erin Upchurch, of Kaleidoscope Youth Center, providing a safe haven for queer youth and Siobhan Boyd-Nelson of Equality Ohio, advocating for LGBTQ equal and lived equality.
Abortion Law is back in the national news?” Dr. Iris Harvey, President & CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, explains current legal challenges to a woman’s right to choose.
Celebrating Our Heroes: Blacks in the Military Reflecting on of 911 and historical international conflicts with U.S. military veterans Anthony Black and Roger Radcliffe.
Back to School! Seasoned public school educators share their throughs on how to make the best of an unorthodox school year.
Columbus City Schools high school chemistry teacher Theresa Willis and Cheryl Jones, Principal, East Linden Elementary School, Columbus City Schools
Why are we STILL talking about Covid? Sonia Booker, MSN, RN, Ohio Health Manager, Wellness on Wheels Women’s Health and Primary Care Programs Project Director Mobile and Vaccine Equity Project
Valencia P. Walker, MD, MPH Associate Chief Diversity & Health Equity Officer Nationwide Children's Hospital Associate Division Chief for Health Equity & Inclusion | Division of Neonatology Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department of Pediatrics | The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Health Literacy What you don’t know about your health CAN hurt you!
Dr. Patricia Lyons, healthcare consultant and director and president of the National Association of Black Social Workers.
Tenant minus job income = eviction Who cares about the homeless?
Sonja Nelson, Vice President of Resident Initiatives Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
Considering homeschooling? Get “schooled” on how and if it works, by parent and author/consultant Paula Penn-Nabrit and home-schooling “alum” Caleb Caldwell.
Getting-ready-to go-back-to-school A loving reminder to the “village” about mentoring, from Elizabeth Martinez, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, and author, motivational speaker and mentor Coach Tim Brown.
The COVID-19 pandemic is NOT over. Get the facts (and get the vaccine, please!). Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts provides expert information to separate fact from fiction.
Affordable Housing for All Sonja Nelson, Vice President of Resident Initiatives, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), discusses housing and homelessness.
Generational Wealth or Generational Poverty? A variety of investment choices based upon investor age were explained and evaluated by two seasoned professionals, Ira Turpin Turpin, Martin, Powell, Inc. and Denise Friend Foster, Camelot Real Estate Group.
Our History is American History A 4th of July weekend discussion with Ako Kambon, President, Visionary Leaders Institute, and Critical Race Theory (CRT) scholar Dr. Joanne Lunceford.
Survival! What is the current state of Black entrepreneurship post-pandemic? A conversation with Jill Frost, Board President, Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce and Averi Frost, Program Manager, Columbus Urban League.
Father’s Day: Understanding and loving our men and boys A loving discussion of Black men and boys with social worker and Male Behavioral Health, Inc., founder, Jewel Wood.
Learning Outside of the Classroom: A Summer to Remember Persisting through the pandemic, with Alesia Gillison, former Chief Engagement Officer, Columbus City Schools, and Coach Mike Thornton, TheDOBOofColumbus.
Post-Memorial Day: Grappling with Grief. Death is a part of life and is seldom simple. Affinity Memorial Chapel Funeral Director Lori Diaz, Estate Attorney Jack G. Gibbs, Jr., and grief counseling minister Charlotte Carter discuss aspects of this painful but inevitable fact of life.
Enough! Join our community activist guests as they fight back against senseless street violence.
Moms Demand Action Lisa Voight, Legislative Lead Shela Blanchard, Community Outreach Lead
Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Malissa Thomas St. Clair, Founder
We Are Linden Ralph Carter, Founder
Listen Good Youth Derrick Russell, Founder
Feeling Overwhelmed? Do you second guess yourself? Does worry keep you up at night? Dr. Ameenah Kemavor, Clinical Director, WCAP Counseling, and Janie Bailey, Retired President/CEO Columbus Area, Integrated Health Services, Inc., discuss anxiety health riddles and resources.
To shoot or not to shoot? A discussion of gun culture in America with Ben Ward, President, Blackout Gun Club and Gary Lewis, Jr., Assistant Vice President Operations/Chief of Police at University of Louisville.
Black Girl Trauma and Trouble What are the challenges and opportunities for Black girls in our community? Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, sponsor, The Commission on Black Girls.
It’s Not Over ‘til; It’s REALLY Over Is the conviction of a police officer for the killing of a Black man the start of a new era in policing? Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, award-winning author and civil rights historian Janet Jackson, former Columbus City Attorney and Franklin County Municipal Court judge, and head of the new Columbus Civilian Police Review Board
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? How to take better control of the illnesses that plague Black people. Global Church Health & Wellness Event Joshua J. Joseph, M.D., Medical Lead Timiya S. Nolan, Ph.D., Co-Medical Lead
Healthcare insurance expert Sandra Moody Gresham
You be the Judge and the Jury What you MUST know about the judicial process, with Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals, and Columbus attorney Frederick D. Benton, Jr., LPA.
Is it time to go back to church…even if you left church before the pandemic? As faith organizations consider when to go back to face-to-face services following the pandemic shutdown, some are also considering how to recapture worshippers who left even before the pandemic. s A pe-Holy Week reflection on the past, present and future of the Black church and our spiritual well-being. Dr. C. Dexter Wise III, Pastor, Faith Ministries Church Elder Michael D. Reeves, Sr., Overseer, Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
You Voted, Now What? Gerrymandering. Voter Suppression. Pending legislation. Judicial Matters. Learn why you still need to “stay woke!” Jen Miller, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Ohio Hon. Guy L. Reece II, retired judge and former director, Franklin County Board of Elections Larry Price, LPrice & Associates, former Ohio state representative and political strategist and activist
Home Sweet Post-Pandemic Home Licensed professional counselor Davia Williams Stevenson discusses the radical transformation of our home life during Year 1 of the pandemic.