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Do your eyes glaze over when you hear "public/private partnerships"? Do you think it has nothing to do with you unless you are a business owner or work in economic development? If this describes you be sure to tune in to the next Another View! Our guests have an interesting perspective on how the African-American community can benefit from such partnerships. Join guests W. Wayne Perry, P&P Development, LLC.; George Parker, P&P Development, LLC.; and Steven Lynch, Director of Economic Development for the city of Portsmouth as they bring you the ABC's of PPP's. Plus, we'll share a new program that turns the negative of being suspended from school into a positive life lesson. It's Another View, Thursday, May 28 at 9P on WHRO, digital 15.1.

Historically there has been tension between the police and the African-American community for a variety of reasons - brutality, racial profiling, lack of trust to name a few. But have things changed lately? Are relationships between the police and African-Americans improving? We'll find out from the police perspective when we talk with Chief Bruce Marquis, Chief of Police in Norfolk, and Chief Kelvin Wright, Chief of Police in Chesapeake. Plus, we'll take you to a rite of passage ceremony that helps ensure young men are "Tied to Greatness". It's all on Another View, Thursday, May 21 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

African Americans are four times more likely to develop kidney failure and will need dialysis or a transplant. A scary statistic, but with the right lifestyle changes you can prevent this disease. And if you develop kidney disease, it is not a "death sentence" as you will learn on the next Another View. Our guests are Pamra and Ray Ransom, kidney donor and kidney receipient, and Eleanor Myers and Paula Bazemore, both with the National Kidney Foundation, Virginia. Plus, Lisa Godley takes us to Hampton's Diversity College! Join us Thursday, May 14 at 9P on WHRO, digital 15.1.

In today's society where the message is "inclusion" and "multiculturalism", is there still a need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities? What is the role of these institutions in today's educational, social and cultural environment? Join us for a frank discussion with the leaders of our local HBCU's - Dr. Carolyn Meyers, President of Norfolk State University, Dr. Willie Gilchrist, Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, and Dr. Joyce Jarrett, Provost of Hampton University - on the next Another View, Thursday, May 7 at 9P on WHRO.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African-American women and it's the second leading cause of cancer death among Black women just behind lung cancer. But with early detection and good medical care, women survive breast cancer. On the next Another View, we'll meet Fredda Bryan, a breast cancer survivor, and Karen Parker-Chesson, a breast cancer advocate. They have words of advice for women and men about surviving and thriving with this disease. And you'll meet Mosi Brown, a mother of two who is a whiz at coupon shopping - she'll show you how to really stretch a dollar! Join us for Another View, Thursday night, April 30 at 9P on WHRO, digital 15.1.

We're moving quickly into wedding season - but in today's economy, is it possible to have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank? On the next Another View, wedding experts Mia Byrd, Isha Foss, Maya Warburton and Keith Cephus have all the answers to make your wedding day perfect....and affordable. From dresses, to locations, to photos, to food, to every detail of the event, we'll talk about it Thursday night at 9 on WHRO, digital 15.1. And by the way, we'll have something special for the groom too! Join us.

According to the Virginia Department of Health, in 2008 71% of people with HIV/AIDS in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore were Black men - a shocking number considering African-Americans make up 12% of the population. Black women are 23% more likely to be infected with the AIDS virus than White women. Why is this disease ravishing our community? We'll talk with the experts - Jerome Cuffee, Tidewater AIDS Community Task Force; Dr. Angela Mercer, and Hildegard Richardson with Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia - on the next Another View, Thursday, April 16 at 9P on WHRO, digital 15.1.

What has caused the proliferation of mega churches in the African-American community? Why are people drawn to such large congregations? How do these churches affect the social and moral issues of the parishioners and the community at large? Join us for a lively discussion of mega churches and the African-American community with our guests, Bishop B. Courtney McBath, Dr. Kim Brown, Dr. Melvin Marriner and Dr. William Darryl Scott. Plus - African-American men of scholar - find out how 200+ Men honor young men who excel in school. It's all on Another View, Thursday night at 9 on WHRO-DT 15.1.

Home foreclosures are on the rise and you may be surprised to find out who is being affected. On the next Another View, we get the facts about foreclosures, and learn what steps to take to avoid it - and what steps to take if it happens. Join us as we get expert foreclosure advice from Yvette Young, Vice President of the Urban League, and Tina Lea, Mortgage Lender with State Farm Bank on Another View, Thursday night at 9 on WHRO-DT 15.1.