An intimate conversation with Alvin J. Schexnider, PhD. He reflects on his Southern upbringing, military career, and academic leadership journey - including his time as president of Winston-Salem State University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia Peninsula Community College. In his latest book, "Confessions of a Black Academic: A Memoir," Dr. Schexnider offers a reality check on the changes he believes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) must make to remain viable.

Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in both the American and French revolutions. In the American Revolutionary War, he joined the Continental Army as a major general. He formed a close relationship with George Washington and considered him a father figure. Lafayette was instrumental in securing French support for the American cause and played a key role in the Siege of Yorktown, which led to British surrender. He also spent a great amount of time in Portsmouth, Virginia. But why was he there? And what was his relationship with James Fayette, Frederick Douglass, and the enslaved people in Portsmouth? Find out from our special guests!

We are less than 3 weeks away from the 2024 General Election! Do you know the candidates' stance on the issues that you care about? Have you made up your mind about who will receive your vote? The round table pundits share what you should consider when casting your vote. Plus, we'll talk about a generational phenomenon - how our conversations with our "besties" change over time!

This summer, Republican candidate for President Donald Trump answered questions before an audience of Black journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Tensions ran high as Trump lobbed racist comments about his opponent, Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. What happens when the personal feelings of Black journalists collide with their professional responsibility of covering the news? Journalists Lisa Godley, Barbara Ciara, Roger Chesley, and Wil LaVeist share their perspectives.

Next year there will be 150,000 fewer doctors nationwide, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. The estimate is based on three reasons relative to medical care needs - we're getting older and need more medical care; more people have access to health insurance so the demand is higher; and doctors are getting older and retiring. Hampton Roads is not immune to this shortage. We take closer look at the doctor shortage issue and what can turn things around with our guests Dr. Armistead Williams, Dr. Elias Zerhouni, healthcare financial expert Bruce Holbrook, and Another View co-host, cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby.

Political experts across the spectrum say that the 2024 Presidential election may be the most consequential election in our nation's history. Are you prepared to participate? Get all the information you need to know about voting and the voting process, including registration, methods of voting, voting deadlines, and why your voice matters. And during the second half of our show, Jae Sinnett and Justin Kauflin join us to talk about the upcoming Phoebus Jazz Festival!

Presidential candidate debates can make or break a campaign for the White House; it was President Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump that ultimately resulted in his leaving the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. This week, Harris and Trump took to the stage to debate the issues and ask for your vote. Today, we sit down with the AV Roundtable to cover the debate's biggest take aways and where the race goes from here.

The 2024-2025 school year is in session, and unfortunately for many African American students, the lessons may prove difficult because of poor reading skills. Black males in particular are struggling; according to published research, only 12% of Black males are proficient in reading by 8th grade. Renowned educator Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu says, "If a Black male is not proficient in reading by the 4th grade, they only have a 20% chance of graduating from high school on grade level." We explore the reasons for the low reading proficiency rate among children of color, and offer creative ways to make reading fun with our guests, reading specialists Kimberly Brown-McCray and Veronica Jones.

While anyone can experience mental health disorders, African Americans are less likely than whites to be correctly diagnosed, and, are less likely to seek professional help. Prevalent in the Black community is depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, ADHD, suicide, and PTSD. Racism, police brutality, family dysfunction, abuse, homelessness, exposure to violence and intergenerational trauma are all factors that contribute to mental health concerns. We have a frank discussion about mental health and how healing Black minds will contribute to the healing of Black communities. Our guests include Norfolk Councilwoman Danica Royster and Dr. LaConda Fanning, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia.

This week, democrats are gathered in Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their choice for president of the United States. President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will speak, along with former First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Political analyst Dr. Eric Claville shares insight on the Democratic plan for the country and takes a deep dive into Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for America, and explains the potential impact of this overarching policy on the African American community.