The Alvin Galloway Show

The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, every Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

My guests are members of Oscar Grant III’s family, his mother - Wanda Johnson, his uncle - Cephas X Johnson (Uncle Bobby) , aunt - Beatrice X Johnson; and supporters, civil rights attorney Charles Bonner, Min. Abdul Sabur Muhammad and Elaine Brown, former Black Panther national president.

Join us as we discuss their continued fight to seek justice for Oscar Grant III, 22, who was murdered by Bart police officer Johannes Mehserle  on New Years day 2009, on the Bart rapid transit Fruitvale  station platform in Oakland California.

On July 8, 2010, Mehserle was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and not guilty of the murder charge and voluntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to two years in prison, but only served 11 months.

The case was reopened last October by District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, only to have her close it, without her filing any additional charges against former Bart officer Anthony Pirone, who lied in his report and instigated the whole incident that got Grant killed. Pirone was never charged for his actions that led to Grant’s death.

Grant’s family and supporters are on a national campaign to change the district attorney’s “decision,” and finally get Grant the justice he deserves.

Stay TUNED as you Tune IN for an intellectual Tune UP! The Alvin Galloway Show, SUNDAYS, 2 P - 4 P, for conversation, information, music and culture.

The Alvin Galloway Show, (TAGS), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on www.radiophoenix.org. 

TAGS dedicates its FIRST and SECOND HOURS, 2 P - 3 P and 3 P - 4 P, celebrates the historic inauguration of Joseph Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris, as President and Vice President of the United States of America, through music, commentary, the phenomenal poet Amanda Gorman and of course the inaugural address by President Biden. This segment is hour 2.

January 2021 has seen a lot already, a new variant of COVID-19, an insurrection and attempted coup by the past occupant of the white house and his radical supporters, Trump's impeachment, Senate victories of two Democratic Georgia candidates and now the beautiful historic inauguration. Let's keep moving UP.

Stay TUNED as you Tune IN for an intellectual Tune UP! The Alvin Galloway Show, for conversation, music and culture.

 The Alvin Galloway Show, (TAGS), Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on www.radiophoenix.org.

 TAGS dedicates its FIRST and SECOND HOURS to celebrating the historic inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris, as President and Vice President of the United States of America, through music, commentary, the phenomenal poet Amanda Gorman and of course the inaugural address by President Biden.

January 2021 has seen a lot already, a new variant of COVID-19, an insurrection and attempted coup by the past occupant of the white house and his radical supporters, Trump's impeachment, Senate victories of two Democratic Georgia candidates and now the beautiful historic inauguration. Let's keep moving UP.

Stay TUNED as you Tune IN for an intellectual Tune UP! The Alvin Galloway Show, for conversation, music and culture.

The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, Every Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

My guest is Sandra Bassett, president and CEO of the West Valley Arts Council.

Join us as we discuss the West Valley Arts Council's upcoming exhibit, IMPRINT: African Americans in the Arts.

The exhibit which kicks off Jan 22, with an opening reception (reservations are necessary and runs through March 8, is in observance of Black History Month and recognition of the contributions African American artists have made in our community and the greater culture.

"Imprint" will feature visual artists Joe Willie Smith, Alvin Galloway, Phalen Booker, Wanda King, Kathi Williams, John Neville. According to the WVA, “these Arizona artists spark thoughtful and captivating dialogue through visual and interactive concept.”

Bassett, a very talented musician and singer, from Detroit, knows the challenges artists in all platforms are experiencing difficulties during this pandemic. Which is why the WVAC is sponsoring an array of activities all of which follow CDC COVID-19 protocols.

Stay TUNED as you Tune IN for an intellectual Tune UP! The Alvin Galloway Show, SUNDAYS, 2 P - 4 P, for conversation, information, music and culture.

The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, Every Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TAGS guest is Dr. Neal Lester, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of English and Founding Director of Project Humanities at Arizona State University. (TAGS file photo)

Join us as we discuss his "Service Saturdays" initiative which assist those currently experiencing homelessness become visible and receive humanity.

Dr. Lester has been a Professor of English at Arizona State University since 1997, having taught previously at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)—the first African American faculty member tenured in the Department of English--and at the University of Montevallo (AL).

STAY TUNED as you Tune IN for an intellectual Tune UP! The Alvin Galloway Show, SUNDAYS, 2 P - 4 P, for conversation, information, music and culture.

The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, Every Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (MST).

My guest for the FIRST-HALF of the SECOND HOUR, 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., is Jennifer Kiernan, founder and executive director of Saving Amy, Inc., a non-profit organization assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind founding Saving Amy and the organization's mission.

Kiernan has a heart for helping others. She works closely with our Saving Amy community in every aspect of the day to day operations.

Jennifer sees her role as bringing volunteers and families in need together to coalesce the Saving Amy vision; ‘A world where all people come together as one community; empowering each other to experience life changing ways of living through inner transformation, compassion and love’.

She brings people together to work as a team, each individual adding their own unique strengths, to implement strategies and programs to reach the shared goal of breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Most importantly she is a mom of four amazing children, three young adults and one teenager, who each know they have a call to change the world in their own unique way. Jennifer believes we are all called to make a difference in the world. She states, “I have a front row seat to the generosity and kindness of humankind.

Saving Amy was founded with a mission to empower individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness by transforming lives through mentoring, teaching life skills, educational advancement, and financial stability through employment.

STAY TUNED as you Tune IN for an intellectual Tune UP! The Alvin Galloway Show, SUNDAYS, 2 P - 4 P, for conversation, information, music and culture.

 The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, Every Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (MST).

My guest is Arizona Legislative District 16 Democratic candidate Rev. Dr. Helen Hunter.

Join us as we discuss her candidacy, her inspiration for running for office and her plans if elected as a state representative.

Rev. Dr. Helen A. Hunter partners with the community – organizer, social justice advocate, pastor, chaplain, and businesswoman. She has worked for underserved populations for 30+ years, especially in the areas of housing and healthcare.

In collaboration with Arizonans Concerned About Smoking (ACAS) and the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), Dr. Hunter has assisted, supported, and rewarded implementation of non-smoking policies among many HBCU’s.

As a pastor, Dr. Hunter helps provide transitional, permanent, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Dr. Hunter has lived in Mesa 13+ years and has been very active in Arizona’s East Valley communities.

Leading efforts to ensure equal rights for all, Dr. Hunter was instrumental in creating meaningful, accountable community policing and currently serves on Mesa’s Use of Force Committee.

As leader of the East Valley NAACP for 6.5 year, her work with East Valley Police Chiefs was recognized with the Golden Rule Award (2019) by the Arizona Interfaith Movement. Dr. Hunter truly believes we can and we must commit to solve societal problems TOGETHER. Working, serving, giving and living TOGETHER and …. adhering to the GOLDEN RULE, treating others as we want to be treated … with dignity, integrity, honesty and respect.

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The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, EVERY SUNDAY, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (MST).

My guest  is Felecia Rotellini, chair of the Arizona Democratic Party.

Join us as we discuss the 2020 election, Biden/Harris ticket, the presidential debate, state races, voter registration challenges and more.

Rotellini, has served as Arizona Democratic Party chair since 2018. An attorney, Rotellini spent 13 years as an assistant state attorney general before serving as the Superintendent of the Arizona State Banking Department under Governor Janet Napolitano. She was the Democratic nominee for Arizona Attorney General in 2010 and 2014.

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The Alvin Galloway Show (TAGS) on radiophoenix.org, Every Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (MST).

My guest is Natalie Luna Rose, a candidate for the Tucson Unified School Governing Board.  

Join us as we discuss her candidacy, her inspiration for running for office  and her plans if elected as school board member. 

Natalie Luna Rose has 20 years of experience in communications and the electoral process at all levels – from local races to the U.S. House of Representatives. She served as Press Secretary for U.S. Congressman Raul M. Grijalva. Currently at the Arizona Center for Disability Law, she provides strategic leadership on community outreach and engagement. 

A native Tucsonan, Natalie spends time with husband Josh and their seventh grade daughter, Lily. 

She has served on the Tucson Unified Parent Advisory Council, the board of Children’s Action Alliance and with the Center for Progressive Leadership.

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My guest is Sarah Tyree, military veteran and Arizona LD 22  State Senate candidate. 

Join us as we discuss her life journey, state senate candidacy and her priorities if elected.

A native of Arizona, Tyree was born in Laveen and raised in Maryvale. She grew up in a single parent home, surviving abuse and poverty.

She graduated from Trevor Browne High School at the age of 17! After graduating, she joined the United States Army and served our country for 8 years.

At 21 she received her first Undergrad Degree in Social Work, followed by a second in Political Science. She then earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work.

After college, her work in the non-profit sector allowed her to work with legislators in Tennessee and Utah, providing knowledge, testifying in committee hearings and writing bills that now help provide safety and security for constituents.

It also allowed her to work together with other vulnerable and systematically oppressed populations. 

She currently serves as the Medical Special Needs Coordinator at Luke Air Force Base, where she’s able to continue giving back to her sisters and brothers in arms, by serving their families.

As a small business owner, she believes in autonomy. More than ever, she appreciates the freedom of choice because it has allowed her to step away from a world of survival and move into a world of abundance!

She is a firm believer in justice for all and not just some. She believes not just in equality, but in equity and that together, as a community, everyone can succeed!

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