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JT interviews the captivating and charismatic Jason Inge. Mr. Inge is a dynamic, Public Speaker, DEIJ Facilitator, Non-Profit Management Leader, Community Activist, Ally, Advocate, and a recent survivor of gun violence himself. Jason shares his terrifying experience, and he and JT discuss the current concern and fear most are all feeling in Hampton Roads in the aftermath of the tragedy on Killam Ave. in Norfolk, resulting in multiple injuries and at least 2 deaths.
JT Taylor hosts this episode featuring the dynamic John E. “JP” Paige, candidate for City Council for the 4th Ward in Norfolk, VA. John E. “JP” Paige is representative of a new generation of leadership in Norfolk. A U.S. Air Force veteran, service to America was on-the-job training in planning, efficiency, and execution. It is where Paige learned to feed off the energy and synergy of others. Whether it was business, civic, or charity, service has been a mission if not a passion of the Paige family. Service has always been the base of the family tree. Paige excels in building strategic alliances. When we are all invested in success, everyone shares in the victory. A savvy specialist in organizational management, planning, and marketing, Paige is the owner and manager of a successful bail bonding company. Paige’s career in public service began as an Adjunct Professor at his Alma Mater, Norfolk State University, with the Going Places program in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he recruited, trained, and developed employment opportunities within the hospitality industry. He would later return to the Norfolk Campus of Norfolk State University as Director of Student Services for the School of Business. John was born in the Virgin Islands and moved with his mother to her hometown of Norfolk, Virginia, at a very early age. Along with his family, JP worshiped at the Historic Basilica of St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, VA. As a teen, JP excelled in basketball and played for high school programs in Norfolk. In 1989, JP earned a General Education Diploma and joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve. After completing his military training, he attended Norfolk State and majored in Hotel/Restaurant Management. He also joined the Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. While matriculating at NSU, JP was selected for active duty and served in Operation Desert Shield. In 1998, he obtained his Master of Science in Management from Troy State University. Paige is a Lifetime Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and an active member of the Norfolk Alumni Chapter. JP has received national awards for his leadership in Guide Right (Kappa’s youth initiative providing mentoring, college prep., and tutoring). He was appointed to provincial Social Action and Guide Right, gaining national attention for his success with these programs. JP served the Norfolk Alumni Chapter as the Guide Right Director for five years. Most recently, here in Norfolk, JP has been working with community leaders, stakeholders, and organizations to help stop the acts of violence on the streets of Norfolk. John E. “JP” Paige is a son, brother, nephew, husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Djuna E. H. Paige, reside in the Middletown Arch community. Servicing the community and leadership are in JP’s blood; his great-great-grandfather, R. G. L. Paige, served in the House of Delegates (1871–1875, 1879–1882) and was possibly the first African American lawyer in Norfolk. One way or another, serving people is John Paige’s mission. Bio written and provided by Alicia E. Smith, JD
In the second episode of our sophomore season, JT Taylor speaks with the dynamic Carlos Howard, businessman, radio gospel, talk-show host of Crusade for Christ at WPCE 95.3 FM and 1400 AM. Mr. Howard speaks candidly about his experience as a local mortician and the responsibility that our community and political leaders must embrace if we are ever going to see our way clear to end gun violence.
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SOULS
In this highly anticipated episode, JT Taylor celebrates 1 year as a leading voice for the survivors, in an interview with Richard "Rick" James, The Voice of The People. Former Norfolk Police Officer, and current candidate for Delegate of Virginia's 95th District, Mr. James shares his ideas for stopping the sadly rising epidemic of gun violence in the 7 cities.
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SOULS - Save Our Uths' LiveS
In this episode, JT interviews Susan Loesberg and Lindsey Nathaniel of Moms Demand Action, Virginia Beach-Norfolk. Susan and Lindsey are powerful community leaders standing up and making a huge impact in demanding reasonable, common-sense solutions to address and reduce the gun violence that has become so prevalent in our local communities and across our nation.
Moms Demand Action, Virginia Beach-Norfolk | Facebook
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In this episode, JT welcomes Bilal Muhammad, Founder and Organizer of Stop The Violence Team serving the 7 Cities. Bilal brings strong passion in his fight to reduce gun violence in our communities. Bilal has been on this quest for more than 50 years, following the death of his brother to gun violence in 1982.
Stop The Violence Team - https://www.facebook.com/groups/653349938608247/
SOULS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/663179134719065/
Host JT Taylor and Producer Linda White recap gun violence in Norfolk, VA in 2021 and discuss strategies for reducing gun violence in 2022. The team also introduces the Non-Profit, SOULS - Saving Our Uths' LiveS, under the sponsorship of Barrett Hicks, Executive Director of The Concerned Citizens Association - Tidewater Connection.
SOULS - Saving Our Uths' LiveS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/663179134719065/
In this episode, JT interviews Nikia Little, Gun Violence Activist and Founder/CEO of The Shelton Riggins Foundation. The Shelton Riggins Foundation provides resources and emergency funding for the families of innocent bystanders who lose their lives to gun violence. This nonprofit organization is named after Nikia's father who was tragically killed by gunfire April 18, 2021, in Norfolk, Virginia.
"Sharing my Dad's legacy with others has aided in my own healing. This is my push for peace, my call to action, my way of turning tragedy into triumph." - Nikia Little
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In this episode, JT interviews Barrett Hicks, Executive Director of The Concerned Citizens Association - Tidewater Connection. Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Mr. Hicks' nonprofit organization sponsors and supports numerous community initiatives including, Knowledge Is Power Summit (K. I. P. S.), Tidewater Connection Alumni Association (TCAA), and now SOULS (Save Our Uths Lives). Mr. Hicks and JT share their passion for investing in our communities and highlighting the skills and talents of our youth who are our future community and world leaders. They emphasize the importance of partnership in making this happen. They believe in and promote the idea of the NOW Collective - No Opportunity Wasted.
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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.