The Empowerment Zone
with Dr Ramona Houston - zoning in on African American and Latino empowerment: building economic, political, educational and social power; advocating for health, philanthropy and service; championing racial and social justice.
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19 hours ago
19 hours ago
Ramona Houston: The Tragedy of Tyre Nichols —
Although “The Empowerment Zone” celebrates Black History all year, Ramona has decided to devote all episodes in February to recognizing Black History Month. Considering the recent tragedies in the US with the police beating and murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Ramona begins this month exploring racialized police violence in the United States. In this episode Ramona reads her recent blog post “Wicked Policing: A Reality in All Black Communities throughout America.”
4 days ago
4 days ago
Next episode available from Monday, February 6th, Ramona Houston's take on the recent tragedies in the US with the police beating and murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
Wicked Policing: A Reality in All Black Communities throughout America
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Christian McBride: How artists influence people and society through their music and actions —
From James Brown to Winton Marsalis, artists have an incredible amount of influence, impacting all aspects of society and people, including today’s guest Christian McBride. Listen to Ramona’s conversation as Christian talks about the music and the artists who have impacted his life and his development as a musician. According to Christian, example is of utmost importance, because it is your example that creates change; for people follow examples. Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In addition to artistic directing and consistent touring with his ensembles, he hosts NPR's “Jazz Night in America” and "The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian" on SiriusXM. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Christian now lives in New Jersey.
For more information about Christian McBride, visit https://www.christianmcbride.com.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Next episode available from Monday, December 12th with guest Christian McBride
The Extraordinary Impact of Artists
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Peter Martin: Get a few real customers and learn from them —
Peter Martin is Ramona’s inspiration for starting her podcast (https://ramonahouston.com/podcast/how-do-you-start-a-podcast/), and today she talks to him about his entrepreneurial journey. Growing from the free “Two Minute Jazz” video podcast to “Open Studio,” an online jazz education platform that currently has over 3000 students from 120 countries in the world, Peter shares his advice on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Peter Martin is an acclaimed jazz pianist, educator, and founder of Open Studio. He was recently featured in the New York Times for his groundbreaking work (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/15/opinion/sunday/learning-jazz-piano-online-internet.html).
Peter is also co-host of the acclaimed music podcast "You'll Hear It" with Adam Maness. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Peter now makes St. Louis, Missouri his home.
To learn more about Peter Martin, Open Studio and his podcast, visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-hear-it/id1342674932.
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Next episode available from Monday, December 5th with guest Peter Martin
How do you grow a business?
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Donna King: Do what makes you happy —
In today’s episode, Ramona talks to entrepreneur Donna King, Chief Visionary Officer and Head Designer of P. Sherrod & Co., an Atlanta-based leather lifestyle brand founded in 2009. Donna shares her story of how she “took the leap” and persevered through the challenges of entrepreneurship to build her company. If you are temporarily paralyzed by fear, this episode will inspire you. For all others, you may also be inspired to support the brand. The holidays are here and it is time to purchase your gifts for the special ladies in your life, and the place to begin is P. Sherrod and Co. P. Sherrod and Co. offers an amazing collection of fine Colombian leather handbags, accessories and small leather goods. The brand has been featured in FORBES, UPSCALE and ATLANTA magazines. Beginning in the Spring of 2017, the collection became available in major department stores, BELK and Macy’s. Most recently the Fall collection was spotted by a CBS costume designer and has been a staple for some of the major characters on “The Young & the Restless” on CBS. A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Donna now lives in Atlanta.
To learn more about Donna King and P. Sherrod and Co., visit https://www.psherrod.com.
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Next episode available from Monday, November 28th with guest Donna King
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