Our Voices Today

DJ Black Unicorn (Uni) and the Rabbi kick off "Book Club Tuesday" on WOVU 95.9 FM, diving into local issues like First Energy's alleged corruption and bribery involving State Senator Kent Smith, referencing investigations by Yost and Dewine. The Rabbi connects these events to a perceived spiritual decline in America, emphasizing the resilience of African-American men in the face of adversity. He shares personal anecdotes, including instances where attempts to undermine him resulted in positive outcomes.The conversation playfully shifts to retro fashion, reminiscing about hot pants and go-go boots, before a grocery run for Tylenol sparks a discussion on holistic health and alternative remedies. Herbalist Donyell McGrady (Danny) is introduced to discuss conscious eating, herbal remedies, and ancestral wisdom, with a shout-out to the Phoebe Foundation and WOVU's 7th anniversary.Danny shares her herbalism journey, dietary discoveries, and perspectives on meat consumption, enriched by historical context from the Rabbi and nutritional advocacy from Uni. They explore historical diets, independent research, and even address chat box comments. Danny shares her contact information, highlighting the importance of aligning eating with the sun’s cycle and releasing unhealthy habits.

DJ Black Unicorn (Uni) and Pastor Ben "Rabbi" Gohlstin kick off "Book Club Tuesday" on WOVU 95.9 FM, discussing boycotts and community. They recap their weekend, including joining the Target boycott over DEI policy changes, contrasting this with Costco's diversity efforts. Uni mentions her personal boycott of big box stores and promotes Essential Black Box, a subscription featuring Black-owned brands. The Rabbi shares his health routine with smoothies and Black vitamins by Dr. Gregory Hall. Uni announces a free Phoebe Foundation financial workshop on May 22nd.

In this empowering episode of Our Voices Today, host Stephanie "DJ Black Unicorn" Crowder spotlights two powerful organizations helping Clevelanders build stronger futures. First, Ronnie Cannon from Towards Employment shares how the organization is breaking down barriers to meaningful careers-especially for those impacted by the justice system or systemic inequity-through skill-building, career coaching, and employer connections. Then, Joy Banish of Greater Cleveland Volunteers joins the show to talk about the power of service and how volunteering creates ripple effects across the community. Together, these conversations explore how purpose, opportunity, and people are transforming Cleveland from the ground up.

On this special Book Club Tuesday edition of Our Voices Today, host Stephanie "DJ Black Unicorn" Crowder is joined by guest co-host Rabbi Benjamin Gohlstin for an inspiring conversation with author Toya Adams Driscal. Toya shares the heart behind her powerful book series, A Note to My Black-a collection of affirmations and reflections designed to uplift, empower, and celebrate Black children and adults. Together, they explore the importance of positive representation, healing through words, and the role of community in nurturing self-worth and identity. This is more than a book talk-it's a love letter to Black excellence.

In this episode of Our Voices Today, host DJ Black Unicorn sits down with Dr. Carmine Stewart, director of the Aspire Program, to discuss how a bold new approach is transforming adult literacy in Cuyahoga County. After three out of four adult literacy programs were at risk of losing funding in 2023, Dr. Stewart and her team stepped up to create a student-centered, research-based initiative that directly addresses the barriers adult learners face. Learn how the Aspire Program is not only keeping crucial resources in Cleveland-but also giving adults the tools they need to rewrite their stories.