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Sonja and Hobo try discussing a few issues and as usual we don't fully agree on any.

WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT

Tawanda Jones has been fighting for justice, not only for her brother Tyrone West, but for all victims of police brutality. May 24th, 2017 will mark 200 weeks of "West Wednesday." "Issue" sat down with Tawanda Jones and discussed what has changed and what has not since the very 1st week of "West Wednesday."

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

“Issue” sat down with Priscilla Jones-Mercer, MSW, LCSW-C, SAP, CEO and President of

P. J. Mercer & Associates, LLC, for the purpose of opening the conversation “Mental Health

in the Black Community". Be sure and listen to the podcast!

We are making progress in addressing and overcoming a long standing taboo in the Black community. What is this long standing taboo? Seeking professional help in order to deal with our Mental Health; an issue we can no longer ignore, hoping and praying our depression, anxiety and many other Mental Health issues will just somehow go away.

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Like it or not. Agree with it or not. It's an issue, and topic of conversations, growing questions and increasing condemnation that's expanding every day. What is the issue? Have some Black churches failed to be a true voice crying in the wilderness of social injustice and overall conditions of some Black people. Has the phrase "pray about" become an excuse for inaction? Have some Black Pastors sold some Black people out while fattening their lifestyles?

This episode is unedited and recorded from a live chat.

Like it or not. Agree with it or not. It's an issue and topic of conversations, growing questions and increasing condemnation that's expanding daily. What is the issue? Have some Black Pastors and Churches failed to be a true voice crying in the wilderness of social injustice and overall condition of some Black people? Has the phrase "pray about it" become an excuse for inaction? Have some Black Pastors sold some Black people out while fattening their own lifestyles?

Sonja and Hobo begin this necessary conversation; and we welcome your voice as well. Comments, questions and suggestions can be left in the comment section and or emailed to [email protected]

As always,

The "Issue" Family thank you for listening.

In every conversation there's another conversation. Conversations that either breathe life into others or don't. Far too often conversations today are full of the latter; dull of life and and uselss for personal growth.

However, once in a while a conversation take place that are so rich, it not only breathes life, it's also a breath of freshness! Ronda and Davon sat down with 'Issue" and provide just that type of conversation. Unscripted, humorous, insightful and most importantly full of life.

Many could not imagine, nor want to imagine, what the loss of a child feels like. Yvette Green, in an act of kindness and  inner humility, sat down with "Issue", to share with us what she has experienced after the tragic loss of her son, Fred; and we are not only thankful, we became better people for humanity just by listening as if her pain were our own.

Celebrity Chef Robert Stewart aka Chef Stew, sits down with "Issue" to discuss his vision for Transition Kitchen.  "Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals, and I'll give you a stock clerk"  J.C. Penny

This happens to be one of Chef Stew's favorite quotes and perfectly describes his purpose and goal for Transition Kitchen.

Visit www.chefstew.com for more information on and donation link for Transition Kitchen.

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