N'DIGO STUDIO

In this episode N'DIGO Studio speaks with the authors of the best selling book ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics'. Authors Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway and Minyon Moore dive into their book which tells the story of how they got into politics, became friends and went on to change, manage and shape today's democratic party. Our guests today have been at the forefront of political history and have played a significant part in shaping it through their involvement with national politics. 

Our guests recount how they became involved in politics, how they rose up the political ranks and how politics has evolved across their careers. Our guests recount the highlights of their careers and the influential people they have met and worked with including Ron Brown (the first black man to become chair of the democratic party). We discuss the state of politics today and the place of black people in our political system. 

More about our guests...

Donna Brazile, a veteran Democratic political strategist, is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, author, television political commentator and former Interim Chair of the Democratic Party. She is the author of Cooking with Grease and the New York Times Bestseller Hacks.

Yolanda Caraway is the founder of The Caraway Group, Inc., a nationally recognized public relations and public affairs agency. She has played a major role in shaping the goals and objectives of the National Democratic Party.

Minyon Moore, is a partner at the Dewey Square Group, was formerly CEO of the Democratic National Committee, and served as Assistant to the President of the United States and director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, and director of White House political affairs under President Bill Clinton.

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Guests:

Donna Brazille

www.donnabrazille.com

Yolanda Caraway

www.thecarawaygroup.com

Minyon Moore

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - Soundmind Editing

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In this episode N'DIGO Studio continues its discussion about the brutal murder of black Chicago teen Laquan McDonald and the issues this horrific incident raises. We are joined again by Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston - The Coalition For A New Chicago, and Pastor Marvin Hunter - Laquan McDonald's great uncle. 

We discuss what could motivate police officers to commit such crimes against black people. We explore the inherently racist laws that exist within our legal system that allow events like Laquan’s murder and other racially motivated crimes to take place. 

Rev. Livingston explains why he is working to encourage politicians to not vote for the current FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) contract and instead work towards a contract that supports black people and represents them in the right way. We discuss how changing the FOP contract here in Chicago would send a message to the country at large and hopefully inspire just reform on a national scale.

We explore practical steps that we can take to work towards a more fair and just legal system. We discuss the history of oppression against black people as it relates to the legal systems that operate in the United States of America. In order to influence change it needs to start with education and political action. 

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Guests

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston - The Coalition For A New Chicago

Coalition For A New Chicago Threaten O'Hare Protest

Pastor Marvin Hunter - Laquan McDonald's Great Uncle

Rev. Marvin Hunter: "The Never Really Gave Their Condolences"

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - Soundmind Editing

Sponsors

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Seize The Awkward

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In this episode N'DIGO Studio discusses the brutal murder of black Chicago teen Laquan McDonald by white police officer Jason Van Dyke. Our guests on this episode are Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston - The Coalition For A New Chicago, and Pastor Marvin Hunter - Laquan McDonald's great uncle.

On October 20th, 2014, officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17 year old Laquan McDonald 16 times in the back. The subsequent reaction from the local community and the media led to Chicago getting a new Police Superintendent, a new States Attorney and a new Mayor.

Rev. Livingston explains his experiences and involvement with the peaceful marches that took place following Laquan McDonald's murder. Rev. Livingston breaks down how the former Mayor of Chicago attempted to withhold the footage of Laquan McDonald’s murder and why this was wrong. We touch on the systemic racial discrimination that had existed in our political and social systems for years and years.

Pastor Marvin Hunter explains how he was able to maintain a calm and peaceful perspective in the light of his nephew's murder. Pastor Hunter explains how he is working to peacefully change the moral and legal issues that allow situations like Laquan McDonald's murder to occur. Join us as we discuss the case and the broader topics of urban violence and systemic oppression.

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Guests

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston - The Coalition For A New Chicago

Coalition For A New Chicago Threaten O'Hare Protest

Pastor Marvin Hunter - Laquan McDonald's Great Uncle

Rev. Marvin Hunter: "The Never Really Gave Their Condolences"

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - Soundmind Editing

Sponsors

ComEd

Seize The Awkward

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In this episode N'DIGO Studio explores the topic of black women entrepreneurs. Our guests on this episode are Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation and Author Melody Spann Cooper, Interior Designer and Business owner Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin, and Brand Strategist and Transformational Speaker Jai Slaughter. There are over 1.5 million black women owned businesses in the US. Black women are the most educated group within the US population and among the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. This all sounds great but black women entrepreneurs and black women in business still face challenges.

We discuss Melody’s new book ‘The Girlfriend’s Guide To Closing The Deal’. Melody explains the ‘Queen of the Circle’ concept, suggesting that we need to continually get out of our comfort zone in order to grow rather than remain stagnant. Melody recounts some of the challenges she faced in her career as a young African-American woman in a business world dominated by older men. 

We talk with Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin about how she first got into design and went on to build a successful business that focuses on affordable yet stylish home wares. 

Jai Slaughter talks about how a bad experience in a previous corporate role drove her to reinvent her professional career. She explains how she went on to become a successful Brand Strategist, Transformational Speaker and founder of I AM the Collection. 

Finally we discuss how Frantzie and Melody navigate working alongside their husbands in their businesses and how their partnerships have helped them thrive together in business. Tune in to gain insight into how these women succeeded in business and life and how you can too. 

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Guests

Melody Spann Cooper - CEO/Author of 'The Girlfriend's Guide To Closing The Deal'

https://www.melodyspanncooper.com/

http://wvon.com/melody-spann-cooper/

Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin

BOURDEAU GRIFFIN INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURAL SUPPLIES, INC

https://www.bourdeaugriffin.com/our-story

Jai Slaughter - Brand Strategist

https://www.jaislaughter.com/

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - Soundmind Editing

Sponsored By - ComED

Sponsored By - McDonald's

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In this episode N'DIGO Studio discusses the topic of black hair care. Our guests on this episode are Master Stylist Leigh Jones, Trichologist Dr. LaQue Deshon and Hair Stylist Angela Maldonado. We talk weaves, braids, perms, wigs, hair care and more.

We go in depth on the different aspects of natural hair, synthetic hair, modern styling techniques and general maintenance. We discuss the potential health risks, such as Alopecia, that are associated with poor hair care, nutrition and genetics. We cover simple practices that anyone can utilize to maintain a healthy head of hair and avoid the risks.

Finally we discuss the potential reasons behind the recent trend of African American women wearing their natural hair without artificial styling tools and the effect this trend has had in the broader community.

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Guests

Master Stylist Leigh Jones

Ambra Salon and European Spa

https://www.ambrasalonandeuropeanspa.com/

Dr. LaQue Deshon - Trichologist

Hair Stylist Angela Maldonado

Ambra Salon and European Spa

https://www.ambrasalonandeuropeanspa.com/

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - Soundmind Editing

Sponsored By - ComED

Sponsored By - McDonald's

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In this episode N'DIGO Studio discusses interracial relationships between black women and white men with Professor and Author Cheryl Judice. Cheryl is the author of a study examining interracial relationships between black women and white men. 

We explore a range of interesting findings from the study including the reasons why black women who wish to marry black men may not be guaranteed a suitable selection of men from which to choose. We discuss how the offspring of interracial couples identify racially and the environmental and cultural influences that influence their choices. We cover how the advent of internet dating influences interracial relationships, how black women are working to reclaim their image and how the current climate around race may be affecting the lives and relationships of black women today. 

To find out more about Cheryl Judice and her work check out her website here https://cheryljudice.org/

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Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - SoundMind Editing

Sponsored By - ComED

Sponsored By - McDonald's

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In this episode your hosts Hermene Hartman and Shannon Peoples discusses interracial relationships between black women and white men with Professor and Author Cheryl Judice. Cheryl is the author of a study examining interracial relationships between black women and white men. 

We explore a range of interesting findings from the study including the reasons why black women who wish to marry black men may not be guaranteed a suitable selection of men from which to choose. We discuss how the offspring of interracial couples identify racially and the environmental and cultural influences that influence their choices. We cover how the advent of internet dating influences interracial relationships, how black women are working to reclaim their image and how the current climate around race may be affecting the lives and relationships of black women today. 

To find out more about Cheryl Judice and her work check out her website here https://cheryljudice.org/

N'DIGO STUDIO, making talk real again!

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - SoundMind Editing

Sponsored By - ComED

Sponsored By - McDonald's

In this episode your hosts Hermene Hartman and Shannon Peoples discusses interracial relationships between black women and white men with Professor and Author Cheryl Judice. Cheryl is the author of a study examining interracial relationships between black women and white men. 

We explore a range of interesting findings from the study including the reasons why black women who wish to marry black men may not be guaranteed a suitable selection of men from which to choose. We discuss how the offspring of interracial couples identify racially and the environmental and cultural influences that influence their choices. We cover how the advent of internet dating influences interracial relationships, how black women are working to reclaim their image and how the current climate around race may be affecting the lives and relationships of black women today. 

To find out more about Cheryl Judice and her work check out her website here https://cheryljudice.org/

N'DIGO STUDIO, making talk real again!

Executive Producer - N'DIGO Studio

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach - SoundMind Editing

Sponsored By - ComED

Sponsored By - McDonald's

In this episode N'DIGO Studio interviews Jim DeRogatis, a Chicago-based journalist, music critic and author of 10 books including Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. In 2000, Jim received an anonymous tip indicating that R. Kelly was grooming young girls and exploiting them for his own sexual pleasure. Jim broke the story in 2000 but it wasn’t until almost 20 years later that justice was served. 

Listen in as we discuss with Jim why it took so long for R. Kelly to be brought to justice. We explore how R. Kelly’s own childhood was impacted by abuse and how this might have contributed to his abusive behavior years later.

We examine the fact that R. Kelly’s victims were reluctant to step forward following their abuse because they felt that, as young black women, society would not give their case the attention it deserved. We touch on why the rumors around R. Kelly’s predatory behavior was largely ignored for many years and how he used his influence and wealth to keep his dark secret life from becoming exposed. 

Learn more about Jim DeRogatis and his projects at jimdero.com and check out his book Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly.

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Credits:

Hosts Hermene Hartman & Shannon Peoples

Executive Producer - N'Digo Studio

Audio Producer - Joi Mitchell

Audio Director - Erik Hammond - Clear Vision Multi Media

Audio Editor - Scott Stronach SoundMind Editing

Sponsored By:

ComEd

McDonald's

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