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"TALK-STRAIGHT"

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It has been said that a mind is a terrible thing to waste! Too often bright, witty, and potentially productive minds are stifled by influences in negative and unproductive environments. Perhaps there is a need for a greater focus on... more

Thanks to all, of our loyal listeners! In the last three episodes, we have addressed some very important issues facing the Urban American Community. Again, tonight we suspend with the formality and give you the audience the floor; you bring... more

When we speak of an aim in general, the focus is on time-phased and measurable outcomes. However, a more important consideration is how intentional are the methods of reaching at-risk children in the interest of... more

While the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution freed ?Negroes? from Chattel Slavery, there is a specific condition under which anyone can become enslaved to the Criminal Justice System today! Perhaps one of the... more

Too often people assume that because they don't hear everyday African Americans speaking out that they need someone to speak for them. The best person to tell your story is you. When it comes to politics, economic, social, and... more

When a repairman takes on a job, it is vital that he brings the right tools. If he brings a hammer for a task that requires turning a screw, then he has a dilemma of trying to pound a screw into a structure. Clearly, a screwdriver is... more

In America, all, of her citizens are afforded the right of justice. However, America's history tells the story of how LADY JUSTICE at times only opened her eyes for some and not others. More importantly, over the last 244 years, the system of... more

Talk-Straight host, Rev. Dr. Rueben Dockery had the opportunity to be an understudy to the late Dr. James Luther Bevel Sr., one of the civil rights movement's central figures. During his period of study, he learned that the civil... more

All throughout America's history, Capitalistic wealth has been recognized as the goal of success. In a day and time when many struggles to meet their basic day to day needs, the dream of making fast money means instantly achieving the... more

Thanks to all of our loyal listeners! August 20, 2016 TALK_STRAIGHT aired for the first time. Since then we have engaged in powerful, steering, and informative dialogue about issues confronting Urban American families and communities.... more

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