Mel's journey continues.  In this episode, he shares a moment of thankfulness.  Be blessed.

Melvin details his daily efforts to help him grapple with the greatest challenge he has faced in life--cancer.  Settle under the Shade Tree, as we journey together in this latest life event.

Happy Father's Day Weekend to all the fathers.  Whether a person is a biological, surrogate, or step up dad, we salute the effort and work that it takes to be a successful father.   This week, we explore the challenges associated with fatherhood from a minister's perspective--Minister Slugger.  Join us for an engaging conversation, as he helps us grapple some of the social challenges plaguing today's dads in the 21st Century.  We believe there is a lot of information to be shared under the Social Shade Tree!  Happy listening!!

In this episode, the hosts, along with guests, Christopher Earl, a social worker in the Los Angeles area, and Kenneth Thompson who is an advocate of helping fathers become better dads, team up to ask questions and proffer solutions to make the community better.  We think you will agree that dads make a positive difference and impact on our communities.

Melvin C Carter III takes a brief moment to discuss and posit the happenings of the day, and he simply uses his platform to make an appeal for civility.  Sit a spell under the social shade tree, and make your contribution to a better tommorow.

Sit a spell under the Social Shade Tree as we address tips, tools, and tactics to assist our community in dealing with the efforts and mechanisms of community policing.  In this conversation, the hosts, Melvin and Johnny, talk with former police officer Stan Mason, and they discuss the history of community policing, and its implications in light of today's current events.  As well, they seek to discover opportunities wherein the greater community can come together to gain a better understanding for seeking solutions to a better tomorrow.  The topics surround difficult and painful historical topics, but as community stakeholders, the unpleasant discussions can lead to a productive and healthy outcome for future generations.  Come, sit, commune, and enjoy the peace of collective community shade!! Enjoy!!

This show addresses legal considerations for new, emerging, and seasoned businesses.  Mr. Darius Brown, who is also a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps, attorney, and real estate broker, delves into particular concerns that should be addressed when creating legal entities, and offers the listeners some suggestions to assess before delving into any business.  Sit a spell under the Social Shade Tree, and learn how you too can learn practical tools and tips that may help your business be legally protected, as it grows and prospers in this ever changing world.  Enjoy the listen!!!