The Empowerment Zone
2022-01
Episodes
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Kimberly Greene: Celebrating African American history through BLACK —
There are so many ways to honor and memorialize African American history, and Ramona has discovered a business that does just that. Join Ramona as she talks to Kimberly Greene, founder of BLACK (Bases Loaded Authentic Clothing and Kaps). Through BLACK Kimberly uses licensed apparel to celebrate African American history by serving as an educational partner to the Negro League Museum, Buffalo Soldiers Museum and Tuskegee Airmen Association. Kimberly produces high quality, licensed apparel, while also financially supporting these distinguished entities. Additionally, Kimberly emphasizes the little known but crucial contributions of Black women within these organizations. Originally from New Jersey, Kimberly continues to make the state her home.
To learn more about Kimberly Green, visit https://www.blackB4U.com.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
How has jazz music evolved over the years?
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Lovell Hooks: A lifelong champion of jazz —
Jazz is America’s classical music. Join the conversation as Ramona discusses jazz with radio personality Lovell Hooks, host of “Jazz, Straight No Chaser" on community radio WRFG 89.3 FM in Atlanta. Lovell’s show has been on the air for 30 years—the longest running show on the station. Lovell educates audiences about jazz through playing its music and telling its stories. In fact, Lovell has interviewed a long list of local and international jazz artist, who have shared their treasured experiences.
Learn from Lovell how jazz has evolved over the years. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Lovell now makes Atlanta his home.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
The power of civic and political engagement
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Rep. Donna McLeod: Encouraging citizens to participate in their government —
The mid-term elections are right around the corner. Part of social responsibility is embracing your civic duties and responsibilities. Join Ramona as she talks to Georgia State Representative Donna McLeod about why individuals should participate in their local and national elections. In addition to voting, Rep. McLeod also emphasizes the importance of holding elected officials accountable. A chemical engineer and quality assurance consultant, Rep. McLeod is originally from Jamaica. She is now a citizen of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Notably, Rep. McLeod also announces that she is currently running for Congress.
To learn more about Rep. Donna McLeod, visit https://donnamcleod.com/.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Why is studying and understanding history so important?
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Dr. Abel Bartley: Championing history to avoid repeating the past —
African Americans and people of color represent tremendous potential, which is not being harnessed. Americans have an obligation to study our past so that we can avoid creating mistakes in the future. Listen to the conversation as two American historians, Dr. Abel Bartley and Ramona, discuss the value of learning history. Dr. Abel Bartley is a Professor of African American and Urban History at Clemson University. He is the current chair of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) and President of the Southern Conference on African American Studies Incorporated (SCAASI). Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Bartley currently lives in Liberty, South Carolina.
To learn more about Dr. Abel Bartley, visit https://www.clemson.edu/caah/faculty-staff/facultyBio.html?id=88.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Why should African Americans care about breast cancer?
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Ricki Fairley: Raising awareness through TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance —
Like many health disparities, African American women disproportionately suffer from breast cancer. The statistics are overwhelming. Listen in as Ramona talks to Ricki Fairley about the dangers of breast cancer among African American women. Ricki shares her personal experiences with breast cancer and her work in TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (BBCA) to inspire African American women young and old to be catalysts for change in their communities. Ricki Fairley is the CEO and Co-Founder of TOUCH BBCA. Ricki is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. After living in Atlanta, Ricki has returned to the state to make Annapolis her home.
To learn more about Ricki Fairley and TOUCH BBCA, visit https://www.touchbbca.org.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
What are the essentials to being a good father?
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Marlon Addison: Fueling Fatherhood —
There is nothing like having a loving and devoted father. That is just what Marlon Addison is. Join Ramona for Marlon’s second appearance on the show as they discuss the passion, responsibility and commitment involved in being a present and engaged father. The two share their personal stories of their fathers and the impact that these men had on their lives. A proud husband and father of three, Marlon is a lifelong resident of New Jersey.
For more information about Marlon Addison, connect with him on LinkedIn.