The Virginia Department of Health focuses on healthy people in healthy communities, with a vision of Virginia becoming the healthiest state in the nation. Along with major regional healthcare organizations, VDH recently conducted a Community Health Assessment covering Hampton, Poquoson, Newport News, James City County, York County and Williamsburg. Among their findings, healthcare inequities, especially in the areas of Covid-19 information and education, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health services, and overall health checkups. Experts discuss disparities and bring forth solutions in each of these areas. Our guests include Jan Brown, Executive Director, Spiritworks Foundation for the Soul; Cindy Williams, Vice President/Chief Pharmacy Officer, Riverside Health System; Ryan McQueen, MD, Chief of Behavorial Health and Adolescent Medical Director, Riverside Health System; and co-host Keith Newby, MD, Director of Health Equity at Sentara.

Are you a genealogy geek? Have you traced your family history? Would it matter to you if you discovered your roots came from the Founding Fathers of this nation?On the next Another View, an AV History Lesson on the descendants of James Madison and how recognizing that family history cost one researcher her job! Our guests include Dr. Elizabeth Chew, President/CEO, Montpelier; and Eola Dance, Superintendent, Fort Monroe National Monument.Join us for this fascinating look at our history on the next Another View, Thursday, August 18 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us live at: anotherviewradio.org!

The AV Round Table holds a "sista-circle" - an intimate conversation about the joys, challenges and triumphs of being an African American woman. Where do Black women fit in society? Making progress or sliding backwards? How do we measure up in terms of career, family, marriage, retirement, health and happiness? And how do we ensure that the next generation has what it needs to soar even higher? Join AV pundits Alvean Lyons, Daun Hester, Carol Pretlow and Gaylene Kanoyton for a conversation you won't want to miss!

The US takes out the leader of Al-Qaeda in a drone strike. What does that mean for national security moving forward? Repercussions from the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade at the forefront as states vote on abortion rights. The January 6 commission continues its investigation. And former President Donald Trump says he will run again in 2024. It's a summer of political upheaval. Political analyst Dr. Eric Claville dissects the political landscape as Americans also grapple with the highest inflation rate since 2008.

Racial microaggressions are defined as "brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults to the target person or group". Repeated exposure to racial microaggressions has a negative effect on health, including hypertension, heart disease, and mental health issues. We talk about ways to overcome the stress of racial microaggressions and race battle fatigue with psychotherapist Dr. Oshan Gadsden. Plus, the latest on protecting yourself from the Omicron BA.5 variant. Join host Barbara Hamm Lee and co-host, cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby, for Another View on Health.

As the mid-term elections loom large in November, Americans are dealing with the fallout of overturning Roe v. Wade, a 9% inflation rate, testimony before the January 6 committee shining a light on just how fragile democracy is, mass shootings, Covid cases on the rise again, and racism is still front and center. And the results of the November elections will impact all of these issues. Our round table pundits talk about why your vote is so critical, and what information you need to know to make an informed choice. Alvean Lyons, Carol Pretlow, Daun Hester and Gaylene Kanoyton join us for this insightful discussion.

The Another View broadcast LIVE from the Buffalo Soldiers Convention at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. We share the story of the famous Buffalo Soldiers, members of the African American Cavalry Regiments of the U.S. Army who served their country from 1867 to 1896. They were given the nickname 'Buffalo Soldiers' by the Native Americans they encountered while serving in the Western part of the United States. Today, modern day Buffalo Soldiers ride on motorcycles, not horseback! They share the legacy of those original members and give back to the community through scholarships, food giveaways and school supplies. Joining us to talk about this American history is Dr. Cassandra Newby Alexander, Historian and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University; Nathan Mack, Buffalo Soldiers National President; Ken Thomas, Founder and Jerome Smalls, Hampton Roads Chapter President.

Have you ever considered starting your own business? And if so, what would you do? There's a famous quote that has been attributed to several authors including Confucius that states "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life!" On this edition of Another View, you'll met some local Entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into reality! Please join Guest Host and Another View Producer Lisa Godley as she talks to the owners of the 1865 Brewing Company in Hampton, Billy Comer and Rodney Malone; Shauntel Davis, the owner of Avocargo, a food truck and catering company and Lee Anderson, the founder and creator of JLA Media Productions.

On Friday, the Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade, making the right to have an abortion unconstitutional. The ruling ends almost 50 years of federal protection of abortion rights and allows each state to decide whether to restrict or ban abortion. The Court's decision to overturn such a landmark case also has people questioning, 'What's next?' The Another View Round Table is eager to share their thoughts with guest host Lisa Godley. Please join Relationship Expert Alvean Lyons, Norfolk City Treasurer Daun Hester, NSU Political Science Professor Carol Pretlow, Political Consultant, and special guest NAACP Vice President of Policy and Legislative Affairs Portia Reddick White.

A maternity care desert is a locality where pregnant people have little to no access to maternity health care services. In Virginia, 32% of counties are maternity care deserts, with many in the Hampton Roads area. This is especially troubling as African American women have a much higher death rate in childbirth than any other racial or ethnic group. We explore why this disparity exists, and what moms-to-be are doing to ensure a healthy childbirth experience.