Tangazo

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. -----

Tune in for social political commentary in the first hour with Etefia Umana, Social Justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, Michael Wesley Jones and Tangazo host Hank Thompson.----

In hour 2 we explore the River community, in St. Charles County Luttrell Marine, with Harbor master's Richard and Tony Luttrell, live from North Shore harbor. -----

Joe Jan DeSherlia, Harbor masters for Grafton Harbor, live from Grafton Illinois.----

Commodore Nancy Haynes Thompson, discusses the evolution of Black Boaters and the history of the St. Louis Gateway Boat Club. -----

This 161st episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, will have something for everyone, with social, political and cultural matters being discussed. ------ Social Justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, along with Dr. Jazmine Nolan-Echols PhD, former Chairman of the StLouis Charter Commission, join me in the 1st hour for an insightful, informative and compelling discussion, on the cities efforts to further streamline city government. ----- Ron Himes, founder of our magnificent StLouis Black Repertory Theater Company was on hand to talk about the Blk Repertory's new production of Timbuktu, debuting last evening at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. ----- We were privileged to be there for opening night to witness another spectacular performance by the StLouis The St. Louis Black Repertory Company. ------ Timbuktu is a dazzling play, a musical drama that we thoroughly enjoyed along with our guest, Sheila Reed, of St.Louis Public radio and former State Representative, James Whitmore. Andreal Hoosman and Nicole Adewale along with hubby Abe Adewale, Clement and Marsha Cann, were just a few of the many friends, I spotted enjoying opening night of TIMBUKTU! Book by Luther Davis, music and lyrics by Robert Wright , at the Edison Theater at Washington University. -----

Episode 160 of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, features St. Louis legends jazz musicians Dwight and Dwayne Bosman, fabulous musicians and that have been caring the banner for jazz music better than 50 years. ------

The iconic Jazz twins are a mainstay at Winters Jazz Club,in downtown Chicago they are also booked for a week long engagement in Stuttgart Germany, later this year. ----- In the second hour of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, there's a great discussion on the circumstances involving the Palestinian protesters disrupting University's campus life, while finals are going on. ------

We also noticed the lack of participation by the African-American community and any of the protest that we've seen across the country and we ask ourselves why. We also discuss our disappointment with the local Palestinian communities lack of positive contributions to the black communities from which they derive their living.-----

It was indeed Tangazo Thursday today, on 88.1 was everything that we expected it to be for its 159th episode, presenting African American perspectives on political and cultural issues.------

We began with an expansive in-depth discussion with former State Senator Rita Heard Days, Vice Chairman of the StLouis County Council and her efforts to fund a world class Track facility in north county, adjacent to the University of Missouri at St.Louis campus. ----- Our conversation included a discussion on the collaboration ,of 18 north county municipalities to form a special sales tax district, ;-to fund road and street repairs. ----

There's talk of more collaboration in the future, amongst the 35 plus cities that make up north county.

In the second hour, Dr. Benjamin Quillian of Long Beach Calif. joined Michael Wesley Jones of the StLouis American Newspaper and activist Attorney, Jerryl Christmas aka "Nat Turner" to talk about their experiences while visiting the Republic of Ghana, in west Africa. ----

We are joined by Dr. Alexander Oladele, founder of the Jet Black Travel Agency, that specializes in travel arrangements for groups of African Americans,desiring to visit their ancestral homeland,Africa. ----

If you have any interest are thoughts about visiting the motherland, this is a program, you will find very useful and informative. ----

Find Tangazo and other great podcasts at podcast.kdhx.org and as always, I will see you on the radio on Tangazo Thursdays, 12-2pm on 88.1. -----

Death Penalty with Judge Mike Wolff and activist Rev Darryl Gregory Gray and Atlanta activist Attorney Joyia Thornton. Col. Anne Marie Clark leads a discussion on Parental Responsibility with Stacey Reed Lyles of the Hazelwood School District.

In the first hour St. Louis 14th ward Alderman discusses his rationale for sponsoring an eminent domain bill and his concerns a turning the city workhouse into a homeless shelter as suggested by Mayor Tishaura Jones. In the Second hour Attorney Elbert Walton Founder of the North County Unity PAC and former City Marshal Ben Phillips discuss the race for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District with Tangazo host Hank Thompson

Sgt Donnie Walters explains why the Ethical Society of Black Police Officers Association, supports State takeover of SLPD. ----

Ron Himes Founder Director of the award winning St.Louis Black Repertory Theater and Robert Green, artist/activist and community organizer talk theatre art and the Juneteenth celebration scheduled for June 19th in Fairground Park. ----