Tangazo

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.

Thursday, August 22 is a historic day for America’s commitment, to its democracy and its promise of equality for all its citizens, regardless of race,, creed, color or gender. ——

This day is historic in that on the evening of 22 August,  vice president Kamala Harris, a biracial person , a woman of south east Asian and Jamaican descent, will accept the Democratic nomination for president of the United States of America. T

Former president Donald J Trump, the Republican nominee for president, opined while being interviewed at the recent National Association of Black journalist convention in Chicago, that Harris “happened to turn black” just a few years ago. His comments sparked disbelief and outrage, for the audience of black reporters, editors, photographers, news Directors and others. ——

In the first hour of this 169th episode of Tangazo,  I am joined in studio by Retired journalist LS Lockhart, and for the purpose of this discussion, the mother of biracial children. She will lead a discussion on identity with people who are of more than one race or ethnicity, where we  hope to learn how they navigate having more than one culture. ———

Our guests for this discussion are Shanti Parikh , a professor of Anthropology at Washington University, who has both black and Indian parents and Robert Williams,  who was also in the audience of black journalist, when Mr. Trump made his malicious comments regarding VP Harris‘s ethnic background. ——— Mr. Williams a consultant at interlace health,  is also a product of biracial parents. ———

In the second hour of Tangazo,  I’m joined in studio by Michael Wesley Jones, former senior policy advisor to former St. Louis county executive Charlie Dooley and former chief of staff for former St. Louis mayor Clarence  Harmon,  also political consultant Tim Person and progressive activist Reverend  Darryl Gregory Gray. ———

We will offer an analysis, on the historic significance of vice president Harris’s nomination , for president and the challenges she faces, in her efforts to become the nations first female president.  ———

The 168th episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, was something very special that caused me to think long and hard before making this post. The easiest part of the show was the first 30 minutes spent with St.Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who showed some fatigue from his 24/7 campaign, for the Democratic nomination for Congress, representing the 1st Congressional District of Missouri, on the August 6th Democratic ballot -----

We talked about the fact that both candidates, he and the incumbent were funded millions of dollars by outside groups. ------

We both agreed that’s it’s a false narrative, for black voters especially in the 1st Congressional District that boasts the highest crime rate in the state, where half of the worst schools in Missouri,are found in St. Louis City and County and that the 1st District, has one of the highest poverty levels in the state of Missouri. ------

We agreed that because of the importance of addressing those critical issues,his priorities should be improving the quality of life, in the 1st Congressional District and that’s what black voters should be most concerned with, when casting their ballot in August 6th primary elections. -----

There is a well known adage that says “all politics are local”, meaning you vote for your best interests,for you and your family and your Community. That’s just common sense and has absolutely nothing to do with who is funding a campaign. -------

Before we go any further I think it’s important for you to know, incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush, has been invited to be a guest on Tangazo, throughout her 2 terms in the US Congress, as she was invited for this pre election special episode.-----

Although there is no requirement from the FCC to offer candidates equal time, it has always been my policy to provide airtime to serious candidates for public office,whether I agree with their positions on issues or not! Former State Senator Maria Chappelle, also a candidate for that seat in Congress, was invited and responded by coming in to kdhx to share her thoughts, on why she was running against incumbent Congresswoman Bush. Needless to say Congresswoman Bush has shown absolutely no interest whatsoever, in appearing on the show. They went from acknowledging receiving my email request, to just ignoring them and me too. -----

All we can do is ask, I might add that Cori Bush the candidate, did drive 25 miles to the SIUE Edwardsville campus, to be a guest on our Voices program. But since being elected, absolutely nothing. County prosecutor Bell, has been just the opposite since his election, as the first black St. Louis County Prosecutor. He has made himself available to discuss issues of concern to the African American community, virtually every time that I requested, either by phone or in person, when possible. -------

Next we are joined by metro East Attorney,  Marlena Suarez and her client Keanna Miller, mother of 4 years old son Terrell Miller,who was shot and killed, by a policeman responding to a domestic dispute in her home in MaComb Illinois. This is a compelling story that might move you to tears, as told by the mother who describes how this tragic incident occurred in graphic detail. ------

We conclude this two hour episode with a 30 minute discussion on the  August 6 primary election, with political consultant and Tangazo commentator, Tim Person and activist attorney Jerryl Christmas, also a frequent Tangazo Commentator. The conversation was candid and passionate, as we discussed who would serve the needs of black voters and union workers in the U S Congress, representing the 1st Congressional District in Missouri. -------

Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, episode 167 covers a lot of ground while taking a look at Vice President Kamala Harris and her chance to make more history by winning the November presidential election. —— 

The 1pm discussion was especially invigorating, with Tangazo commentators Michael Wesley Jones, of the StLouis American Newspaper, political consultant Tim Person and old friend Kyria Virshelle, who’s energy and enthusiasm for VP Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top of Democratic ticket, with the  chance to become the first woman, President of the United States. Tangazo.kdhx.org  Former Tallahassee Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, was also bubbling with excitement and confidence that Vice President Kamala Harris, was the right choice to defeat former President Donald J Trump, in November. -----

Throw in a couple of comments from listeners and the second hour was a fast paced, in-depth, continuation of the excitement created by President Biden’s decision, to pass the torch to his VP Kamala Harris, by withdrawing from the 2024 presidential election. ——

In the first hour we focused on the Israeli war with Hamas, from a local Jewish perspective, with former ADL StLouis Chapter President Howard Loiterstein and Stuart Clayman, a leader in the StLouis and Missouri, Jewish community. Clayman is a longtime volunteer for the StLouis City Academy and has recently returned from a month long visit in Israel, where he tutored young Jewish refugees in math. ———- We also discussed the Jewish community’s support for StLouis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s bid to unseat, first district Congresswoman Cori Bush, who has alienated the Jewish community, by her continued attacks on Israel and support for Palestinians. Also  her unwillingness to meet with Jewish community leaders, to discuss their concerns has the Jewish community committed to replacing her, with Bell. ——

Comments from our listeners also contributed to this discussion. Tangazo episode 167, has something for everyone, whether you agree or disagree with points of these discussions, you will enjoy hearing this show. ——

We’re discussing St.Louis’s efforts to reform city government, with Charter Commission Secretary, Scott Intagliata, along with Michael Wesley Jones, of the StLouis American Newspaper. -----

In hour two its 8th ward Alderwoman and mayoral candidate Cara Spencer, and social justice activist Darryl Gregory Gray,along with Tangazo host Hank Thompson. -----

We will focus on the state of St.Louis, the good, the bad, the homeless and what needs to be done regarding, crime, public school education and issues related to the future of the city. ------

Episode 165, was indeed refreshing, informative and inspiring thanks to the energy and passion of Dr. Kendra Holmes, CEO and President of Affinia Healthcare. -----

Tangazo cohost and I were not quite prepared, for the passionate responses to our questions involving healthcare for underserved communities, that we encountered with Dr. Holmes. ------   You too will be moved by her boldness and determination, to identity racism in our healthcare systems which Holmes, attributes to many of the healthcare issues, that continue to plague our black communities. ------   In hour 2, I was joined by former Tallahassee Florida Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, an author and political progressive, who tells it like it is on matters of national politics. -----

Alicia D Crudup, activist and community organizer in Minneapolis talks about the challenges facing her Congresswoman progressive IIhan Omar, in her bid for reelection. -----   Surprisingly this young black woman a progressive activist, believes that it’s healthy for any incumbent to be challenged, as it benefits constituents to have more accountability from their elected officials. -----   I wholeheartedly agree with her position on that issue, with a reminder that elected officials, are not entitled to serve in office any longer than voters determine that they are serving their constituents. -----