Tangazo

Post election analysis, on the 178th. episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, with host Hank Thompson, retired Post Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio journalist, LS Lockhart. ---- 

Michael Wesley Jones, former senior adviser for St.Louis County Executive, Charlie Dooley, Tangazo Commentator political consultant, Tim Person and social justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, will also join us in the 1pm segment, on this week’s Tangazo podcast. ---- 

Social Justice activist Reverend, Darryl Gregory Gray and Political Consultant Tim Person, will host the 177th episode of Tangazo. ---- 

Expect great political discussions with guests including, former Mo. State Representative Steve Webb, St. Louis City 14th ward Alderman activist, Rasheen Lamont Aldridge, St. Louis County Council President,Shalonda Webb and Missouri State Representative Steve Butz, of the 81st Legislative District.  -----

St. Clair County Illinois, Board Chairman Mark Kerns, along with St.Louis City Comptroller, Darleen Green and St.Louis City 10th Ward Alderwoman, Shameen Clark Hubbard. ---- 

This is one of our best episodes ever, from start to finish with three, dedicated public servants speaking passionately, about their responsibilities as elected officials. Both  Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard and St. Louis City Comptroller Darlene Green, stood during their respective interviews. ----- 

Presumptive 1st Congressional District, Congressman Wesley Bell, started things off with some insightful comments, indicating his willingness,  to work together, with other elected officials in the first district, for the betterment of all first district residents. ---- 

Bell, appears to be comfortable, with embracing his new role as Congressman, for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. -----

Ray Hartmann, is the Democratic candidate for Congress, in the 2nd Congressional District, a seat long occupied by incumbent, Republican Ann Wagner, joined us at the bottom of the first hour. ------

Hartmann was the owner and publisher of the Riverfront Times and StLouis Magazine. Ray is also well known after 37 years, as a staunch liberal on Donnybrook, on the local PBS station, channel nine. ------

Ray Hartmann, has always through his publications, supported the African American Community’s, rights, to fair treatment in criminal justice matters and a woman’s right to choose, he subscribes to a “progressive” agenda. ------   Hartmann, does acknowledge that his is an “up hill battle” to unseat six term incumbent Ann Wagner, in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, in the upcoming November General Elections. -----    We next spoke with Tameka Dovail Stigers, a founding member, of the grass roots organization, North St. Louis Business Coalition. The group, led the efforts to bring attention to what they refer to as the “atrocious mismanagement” of the North City Small Business & Non-Profit Grant Program, led by SLDC. ------

Ron Himes, founder director of our world renowned, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, rounded off two hours of informative, entertaining and interesting conversations on the 175th episode of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo. ------

Himes, is entering his 48th year, as director of the black communities, most venerable and prestigious cultural institution. -----

The theater group, is hosting its annual fall fundraiser at CASA, scheduled for November 9th, featuring the Golden Voices Choir, of Spellman College. Jazz Diva, Denise Thimes's, is one of this year’s Woodie awards recipients  Old friend Rudy Nickens, longtime Black Repertory supporter, will also receive an award for his work and dedication to human and civil rights for all people.  Find Tangazo and other great podcast at podcast.kdhx.org. ------- 

Tim Person and I put our traveling shoes on, in the first hour of the 174th  episode, of Tangazo ----- 

Beginning with East StLouis Director of Elections Kandrise Mosby, for an update on our sister city’s preparations, for the upcoming General Elections. -----

Next we spoke with Tallahassee Floridas, former Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson and former Omega Grand Basileus Dr. Antonio Knox, from Raleigh North Carolina.  -----

Both guest talked about the hurricanes and flooding, that has wreaked havoc on their respective state’s, having caused over 250 deaths, so far.  ----

We also discussed political matters, focusing on the upcoming presidential elections and the race for governor, in North Carolina. ------

Adolphus Pruitt, President of the StLouis City branch, of the NAACP, joined Jerryl Christmas and I, in the second hour for a discussion on the failure of public schools,in St.Louis City and County, to improve reading levels for black students. Pruitt acknowledges, that he has taken a more proactive approach, to issues impacting minority communities. He  says his office receives, more than one hundred fifty discrimination related complaints, on a monthly basis. -----

The 174th episode of Tangazo is dedicated to the memory of Otis Walker and Attorney Richard G. Hughs, Gone but forever remembered! Our sincere condolences to their families and friends! ------

Episode 173 begins with a brief discussion on neighborhood redevelopment, with veteran Urban Planners, Judith Arnold and Aaron Williams. ------

Tonya Rush, is a businesswoman and the presumptive Democratic Missouri State Representative elect, for the 67th.  legislative district in north county. She joined us in the first hour to talk about her preparations for the upcoming legislative session. Tonya also talked about her latest business venture. “Blend” located in the 27 hundred block of Sidney Street in south St. Louis, specializing in Smoothies. ----

The second hour, social justice activists, Attorney  Jerryl Christmas and Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, both regular Tangazo commentators, joined me in studio for a passionate discussion, about the upcoming Afro Day in Fairgrounds Park. A celebration of activist Percy Green II and his lifetime of activism, scheduled to begin October 5th. in Fairgrounds Park. ---- 

We also spend time ,talking about the need for Democratic Congressman “elect” Wesley Bell, to get more involved, with increasing black voter turnout in the upcoming General Elections. --------

Retired journalist LS Lockhart, joins Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX host  Hank Thompson, for a discussion on the history of the Greater St.Louis Association of Black Journalists, now known as the NABj-StLouis.  -------

Chapter President  Latonya Yarbro, Executive Producer at KMOV, along with former members Bennie Currie and Celeste Garrett, formerly of the Kansas City Star and Chicago Tribune,  join the discussion, in the 12 noon segment of Tangazo. -----

ABJ Secretary, veteran east side journalist   Bonita Tillman, also joined us for a wonderful discussion on the history of the NABJ-St.Louis chapter and the importance of the upcoming, minority Journalism workshop, scheduled to begin September 28, at Webster University. ------

Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Fred Sweets, one of the Association founders, whose family published the award winning St.Louis American Newspaper, joined us from Athens Greece, with great historical insights on the GSLABJ. ------ 

On this, the 171st episode of Tangazo, We'll have an in depth discussion on the Trump vs Harris presidential debate, on 88.1. ----

Award winning broadcast journalist and former KMOX announcer Charles Jaco and 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg along with former Tallahassee Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson. -----

Tangazo commentators Tim Person, Jerryl Christmas, social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray and of course politico, Michael Wesley Jones, join Tangazo host Hank Thompson, for two hours of discussion on political issues of importance to all of us.------- 

We also discuss the importance of the Abortion Rights Law remaining on the ballot and crime in St.Louis is it real are blown out of proportion!   ----- 

The 170th episode of Tangazo, begins with Ferguson Police spokesperson Patricia Washington, updating us on injured Ferguson Police officer Travis Brown. -----

Officer Brown,remains in critical condition as a result of injuries, sustained during an ill advised protest, at the Ferguson Police Department. The group had assembled in Ferguson to commemorate the 10th anniversary, of the death of Michael Brown, that sparked demonstrations that led to looting and the destruction, of a number businesses in Ferguson and nearby Dellwood.  Michael Browns death, also led to numerous reforms including total integration, of the once all white police department, the election of Ferguson’e first black mayor, Ella M. Jones and the election of Wesley Bell, as St.Louis County’s first African American Prosecutor! ------

Tim Person and social justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, joined me studio during the 1st hour, which included Robert Green, promoting his Afro Day in the Park, in celebration of civil rights activist, the legendary Percy Green II. The event is scheduled for October 5th- 7th., at Fairgrounds Park. ------

The second hour of Tangazo, focuses on  The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s 48th season opening play,  the Blues in the night, which opens September 4th and runs through September 22nd. -------

Longtime Black Repertory actor, J Samuel Davis and Musical Director Khalid McGhee,  led an animated conversation describing “Blues In The Night” as a must see, wonderful evening of entertainment! -------

We encourage you to support Ron Himes and our nationally renowned,  St.Louis Black Repertory Company! ------

Jacqueline Thompson/Artist director and Jessie Youngblood/Managing Director of Metro Theater Company stopped by to speak with Nancy about the company and its works.