Can We Talk for REAL

2014 is coming to a close and all over the country organizations are gearing up for their Year End Ask. Some organizations are not large but community based,  take care of youth, seniors, and the disabled, defend the weak and support the strong and most important STAND UP for the LGBTQ Community. Many of these organizations thrive off of the help and support of everyday people and their donations of money, time, and other resources.  Can We Talk for REAL co-host, Ina, Michelle and Terry would like for everyone to join us as we explore the true meaning of GIVING. Listen in Wednesday night as 4 organizations talk about their programs, their future, their wish list and others ways you can be a part of GIVING BACK. It is important to know that you have organizations that can step in and assist if you need them now or in the future. The sad part is if we don’t help, then who will? These organizations are our DIAMONDS and we need to make sure they shine BRIGHT. Opportunities are always presenting themselves and if you want to volunteer some time, if you want to write a check or if you have ideas that would further the organizations mission, join us. Wednesday Night we welcome to CWT4R, the Ruth Ellis Center with Jerry Peterson, Affinity with Jerrell Clayton, Chicago House with James Lobianco, and Gloria’s Helping Hands with Tiara Thomas.

Coming back to CWT4R are HIV/AIDS Activist Felix and Paula Sirls. HIV/Aids is still living strong in our community taking our parents, children, friends and our intimacy. For so many years there have been warriors in our community that have been educating, testing the young and old, giving people back their dignity and pride through counseling and motivation. Join us as we talk about the last 30 plus years and how the many success stories have kept our guest motivated and activist in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Also what they are doing now in this fight and what you can do to join and why you need to join this movement of educating about HIV/AIDS. They will also discuss the current movement and what has changed and what is going on in Michigan as it relates to HIV/AIDS .

Listen in as Felix and Paula Sirls return to help us celebrate World Aids Day. This is a team that they both work hard to educate, counsel and pray together with those suffering with HIV/AID and their families. Working at the Institute for Public Health, Felix for over 30 years has help members of the community diagnosed with HIV/AIDS educate them self on the illness. He now is an HIV/AIDS Counselor and tester. While Paula his wife and mother of his children work as a Program Manager for Gospel Against AIDS (GAA) Sometimes helping the body and the mind is just not enough there has to be deeper healing and Paula will talk to us more about that.

Join us if you would like to share with us your story, it may help a stranger or a family. Give the gift of understanding and knowledge to someone that may need it more than you know.

We all must educate ourselves and get involved in this fight against HIV/AIDS there is strength in numbers and the numbers are growing.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. TDOR was started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence that year and began an important memorial that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year over 200 names will be read at TDOR services across the country. Joining CAN WE TALK FRO REAL co-hosts Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi will be Transgender activists Monica Roberts (The Trans Grio) and Michelle Fox-Phillips (Gender Identity Network Alliance).They will talk about commemorative ceremonies and the continued fight for a fully inclusive ENDA (Employment Non Discrimination Act) nationally and the fight at the state level in Michigan for its transgender community.

So join us Wednesday night, November 19, 2014 as we honor our Transgender Community on CAN WE TALK FOR REAL. 

Show starts at 10:30est/9:30cst. Call 347-215-8985 and Press 1 to speak.

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Hopeful, helpful and healing, are the principle that has fueled SharRon Jamison’s work and her commitment to personal empowerment and relationship healing. Joining co-host Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi as we end Domestic Violence Month talking about primarily relationships with self....personal inner work healing.  Owner of Care. Share. Inspire, SharRon welcomes everyone to the conversation especially for those who have emotional wounds people that have been side tracked in their personal and professional life. Everyone has one moment in time that stopped them whether love, career, family or self.

For over 25 years, she has passionately encouraged people to transform their lives physically, emotionally and spiritually. From her initial work as a personal trainer and owner of Fitness F’ness, to her work as a licensed minister, she has motivated people to love, honor and appreciate who they are and to embrace all that they can be. As a life coach and minister, SharRon works with clients to help them understand how experiences from their past can positively inform and influence their experiences in the future. She also believes that understanding how you interpret your life experiences can be healing, liberating and edifying. SharRon brings her love of people, coupled with her commitment to emotional wellness to every encounter. She is a passionate speaker, seasoned facilitator, an empathetic life coach, a business professional, a certified personal trainer, a licensed minister, a proud mother, and the author of the newly released book, I Can Depend on Me.

Call in Wednesday night, October 28th at 10:30est/9:30cst to 347-215-8985. Press 1 to speak.

The most important relationship is with self. Join us as we talk about emotional situations that makes us question or own relationship with our self.

Can you Depend on YOURSELF!

Join CWT4R co-host Michelle and Terry as we have that fireplace chat with co-host Ina, Wednesday Night. Ina is the kind of girl that has a lot to say and will express it if you don't watch out. Don't let the picture fool you she plays softball and will take the wheel and drive across the country. She is a mother, sister and friend. Ina opens up about her life, just ask the question. No guarantees but you can ask. Listen as we talk about her Latino background and how her family was involved in the civil rights movement also. 

Ina has traveled from Chicago to family in Texas and now she is back in Chicago. Hear about what she has been doing since she returned home to Chicago. Ina will open up and discuss what she feels about family. Ina gives her thoughts about friends. Ina will also let you know what her thoughts are on LOVE. 

So join us tomorrow night and find out the inside scoop of the third member of Can We Talk for REAL family. 

Show starts at 10:30est/9:30cst. Call 347-215-8985 and Press 1 to Speak to Ina.

Do you know someone that has been or is being abused? Have you asked yourself why is she staying? Why won’t she just leave her/him or he won’t leave him/her? Many ask that question but these are the same people who forgot on the playground as a young child, the cute little boy or girl pushed you down or hit you all in the name of “they liked you”. As a survivor herself the founder, Imani Evans of Women Healing Women wanted to start an organization that truly empowers women. She works to empower women to understand that even surviving is only part of the healing journey, and that thriving is the true destination. We will talk to Imani about her survival and how it shaped her into becoming the woman she is today. Joining CWT4R will also be Gwen Thomas; currently the Executive Director at the S.H.E. Experience and a minister at Victory for the World Church, Atlanta, GA. Gwen is a board member and the Communication Expert of Women Healing Women, Inc. Thomas is also a survivor of sexual abuse. She feels that education, wiliness and determination are some key elements to being a survivor. Woman are not the only victims or survivors of Domestic Violence joining us to give a male perspective on the issue will be Anthony Sullivan. Sullivan will join us and openly discuss being a victim, a survivor and male. He will tell why he stayed and how he survived. This is not just the problem of a woman or a child; it is a MAN’S problem to. WE just can’t understand why you are silent. But more importantly we want to understand why you stay so we can support you without judgment. Join us and tell your story. This is a CRY FOR HELP! We are up for the CHALLENGE are YOUd

Just what is bisexuality? Perhaps the least understood members of the LGBTQ community are our bisexual sisters and brothers. Is it merely a romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior toward both males and females? Does it also encompass romantic or sexual attraction to people of any gender identity or to a person irrespective of that person's biological sex or gender? What’s the difference between pansexuality and being polyamourous?  President of BiNet USA Faith will talk about  and not only define the “B” in LGBTQ but also dispel many of the myths and discrimination faced by the bisexual community. As President of BiNet USA, Faith Cheltenham helps coordinate bisexual advocacy, outreach and networking efforts for the bisexual, pansexual and fluid communities in America.  It is the oldest national bisexuality organization in the United States. Are you bisexual? Do you feel misunderstood, excluded and even discriminated against by members of the GAY community?  Do you want your voice to be heard?

Joining CWT4R tonight is award-winning spiritualist, author, publisher; philanthropist Robin G. White a literary professional whose mission is to shine the Light of Love in every darkened corner in the Universe. The group will talk about how the Arts affect us in more ways than many recognize. Also we will follow some of the works of Robin from the past to the present. Robin has traveled to lands to spread what she calls a light to love. Not only is she a poet and book writer, Robin lends a helping hand to up in coming writers and to those who write but do not know what to do with the pages once they are finished. Robin's companies include: Sunset Pointe Press, Winnmark Publishing Group, and The Gilbault-Young Center for Manifestation. Robin will guide us through how she got to this point and how helping other lights their way has made her light shine bright and she is loving her journey.

Call 347-215-8985, show starts at 10:30est/9:30cst, Press 1 to speak.

Let the LOVE shine through your writings.

Just what is bisexuality? Perhaps the least understood members of the LGBTQ community are our bisexual sisters and brothers. Is it merely a romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior toward both males and females? Does it also encompass romantic or sexual attraction to people of any gender identity or to a person irrespective of that person's biological sex or gender? What’s the difference between pansexuality and being polyamourous?  President of BiNet USA Faith will talk about  and not only define the “B” in LGBTQ but also dispel many of the myths and discrimination faced by the bisexual community. As President of BiNet USA, Faith Cheltenham helps coordinate bisexual advocacy, outreach and networking efforts for the bisexual, pansexual and fluid communities in America.  It is the oldest national bisexuality organization in the United States. Are you bisexual? Do you feel misunderstood, excluded and even discriminated against by members of the GAY community?  Do you want your voice to be heard?