The Dr. Vibe Show™

All Our Own is live international audio conversation for Generation X Women of Color.

It is a safe space where Gen X Women of Color can discuss their issues with input from women of color from other generations. However, Generation X women are at the center of the conversation.

The regular panelists are: Aisha Staggers, Julissa Borbon and L.A. Wade

Last Sunday's conversation topic was Surviving R. Kelly And The Sexual Exploitation Of Black Women And Black Girls.

During the conversation the ladies talked about:

– Their comments on the Lifetime documentary "Surviving R. Kelly" and the reaction or lack of by others – The mistreatment of Black girls and Black women – The ignorance of the Black community of the sexual abuse of Black women and Black girls – If R. Kelly is sick – The sexual assault of Black women and Black girls – The need for healing and moving forward

You can contact the All Our Own Show via:

Twitter Email #AllOurOwnShow (Twitter)

You can contact Aisha Staggers via:

Twitter Email

You can contact Julissa Borbon via:

Twitter Blog

You can contact L.A. Wade via:

Twitter

You can contact Ms. Morris via:

Twitter Linkedin Email

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Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, "Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture" and "All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage." In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD.

Recently, Mr. Barton was on our show talking about his article Why I don't code switch.

During the conversation, Mr. Barton talked about:

– Why he wrote the article – What is code switching and is code switching a good thing – If he have any challenges with the way he speaks – "The most popular Black people today are not know for their intellect." LeRon – Code switching in the presence of Blacks – Code switching vs. having vocabulary – If Black have to make whites feel comfortable

You can find out more about LeRon via:

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The panelist for last Sunday's show was: Melvin Lars.

Mr. Lars commented on the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 'Surviving R. Kelly' – The Good, The Bad, And The Really, Very Ugly

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The House Of Representatives Is Different Now. The Future Is In It.

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Cashing Checks, Napping, More Activities Leading To Police Calls On Black People In 2018

The Dr. Vibe Show™: 2019 List Of Things Black People Don't Want To Talk About

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How To Raise Black Boys To Men In The USA

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L.A. Wade graduated with a Hons. Bachelor Degree in Sociology and Religious Studies at the University of Toronto and completed a Master in Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. L.A. has been working as a Registrar and Sessional Lecturer at the Transitional Year Programme in the University of Toronto since 2009.

Her creative and intuitive counselling ,and teaching style has proven to be a hit with the students who interact with her. L.A.'s research and publications have focused on access and equity, postcolonial thinking, and Black Feminist thought. Every year she is invited to teach from her chapter in Ruptures: Anti colonial & Anti-Racist Feminist Theorizing, 'Symbolic Proximity Rihanna Face to Face', where she discusses the contradictory nature of the Black Female's conformity for survival. Her approach is inspiring, innovative and empowering; this is how she approaches mostly anything and everything she does. She has experience in cross cultural learning environments and has worked with marginalized individuals across the spectrum of race, ability, sexual and gender preferences, age, socio economic status and indigenous groups.

Apart from her educational experience, L.A. comes from a rich history in the Canadian sport and music industry as a promoter, networker and event planner. She also has a strong passion for philanthropy and has worked with many large-scale events and high profile personalities like the NBA All Star Game, and Edwin Encarnacion formally of the Toronto Blue Jays. She is set to release a podcast called The Elephant Room, where she plans to discuss the unspoken and taboo topics within the Black community.

Recently, Dr. Vibe and Ms. Wade co-hosted the conversation Is Blackness Endangered?.

During the conversation, they and the audience talked about:

– Why LA wanted to talk about this subject – If there is a wedge being placed between put between Black men and Black women – If Blacks realize that they are endangered – The situation that a number of Black boys not being raised by their father and some suggestions on dealing with this situation – The fact that Blacks have to show that they need each other – What are Black people fighting for – Has integration helped Blacks – "Some Black people need to decolonize their minds." LA – The effect of rap and hip hop on Black culture – "The hatred between Black men and Black women is destroying the Black community." Kinte Ferguson – The discrepancies between Black men and Black women – "I don't know how you can be Black and not have a mental health challenge." LA – Blacks men and depression

You can contact Ms. Wade via:

Twitter

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Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school. Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a local radio station, ABC-affiliate as a writer in the news department and in the A&R department of an independent record company.

As a graduate student at Fisk University, Aisha asked Dr. Raymond Winbush to chair her thesis because 1) he was one of the most renowned voices in black culture and academia, and 2) he was a Prince fan. His scholarship and guidance led Aisha to an early career as a professor of social sciences and later an administrator in higher education.

Aisha has also served as a director of education and policy research centers and on the staff of legislative commissions. She previously served on the Executive Board of the CT Young Democrats' Women's Caucus, an avid campaigner and has remained active in politics and public policy.

During the December 19, 2018 edition of Staggers State Of Things, Ms. Staggers talked about:

– 45 agrees to shut down his charity amid allegations he used it for personal and political benefit – Michael Flynn sentencing postponed after judge issues blistering rebuke – 45 and the border wall – The Democrats taking over the House Of Representatives – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Instagram and Twitter to announce she's taking a break for "self-care"

You can find more about Ms. Staggers via:

HuffPost Atlanta Black Star YouTube – I Wish U Heaven – Prince Tribute Playlist Email

Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/

Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at [email protected]

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

All Our Own is live international audio conversation for Generation X Women of Color.

It is a safe space where Gen X Women of Color can discuss their issues with input from women of color from other generations. However, Generation X women are at the center of the conversation.

The regular panelists are: Aisha Staggers , Julissa Borbon and L.A. Wade.

Recently, the ladies spoke about Relationships: The Good, The Bad, And The Truth – Part Two – Daddy Issues.

There special guest for the conversation was Dawn Ellen Morris. Ms. Morris is a Master Personal Trainer Wellness Coach from the greater Chicago area.

During the conversation, the ladies talked about:

– The relationship that each of the ladies has/had with their father and the effect of that relationship on them – In regards to their realtionship with their father,What have they done to help themselves and their children? – What would a healthy relationship with their father look like

You can contact the All Our Own Show via:

Twitter Email #AllOurOwnShow (Twitter)

You can contact Aisha Staggers via:

Twitter Email

You can contact Julissa Borbon via:

Twitter Blog

You can contact L.A. Wade via:

Twitter

You can contact Ms. Morris via:

Linkedin Twitter Email

Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/

Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at [email protected]

Please feel free to "Like" the "The Dr. Vibe Show" Facebook fan page here

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

Nova Browning Rutherford lectures on the importance of mental health, social and emotional intelligence in the academic, public and private sectors from coast to coast. Fans of the internationally syndicated talk show, CTV's "The Social", will recognize Nova as their trusted life coach and wellness expert for the past 3 seasons.

Her career focus is Personal Development in the areas of mindfulness integration, understanding secular meditation, and prioritizing self-care. Prior to her wellness work, Nova worked behind the scenes in Hollywood entertainment, supporting the Marketing and PR campaigns of superstar celebrities. Nova's roller-coaster life experience has been profiled in Outlets like Huffington Post, The Globe And Mail, Chatelaine, CBC, CTV, and the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Nova's mission is to shift the stigma surrounding mental health in Canada, by facilitating organic, face-to-face dialogue, where people feel safe, heard and seen.

Recently, Nova was on our show talking about Understanding The Difference Between Family And Chosen Family.

During the conversation, Nova talked about:

– Some of her background and including having a family background with ancestors that were part of the Underground Railroad, a background in music and how she got into facilitating about wellness, mental health and workplace wellness – Why hurting people hurt people – How her parents different backgrounds define who she is professionally and personally – How she got on The Social (number one daytime program on CTV in Canada) – Why she wanted to discuss the conversation topic – The definition of chosen family and when people look for a chosen family – The importance of social connection in the modern age – How to bring up mental health in a day to day conversation – Do men have better relationships with their family or their chosen family – Three tips for dealing with difficult families or difficult family members

You can contact Nova via:

Website Linkedin Facebook Instagram Twitter

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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school. Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a local radio station, ABC-affiliate as a writer in the news department and in the A&R department of an independent record company.

As a graduate student at Fisk University, Aisha asked Dr. Raymond Winbush to chair her thesis because 1) he was one of the most renowned voices in black culture and academia, and 2) he was a Prince fan. His scholarship and guidance led Aisha to an early career as a professor of social sciences and later an administrator in higher education.

Aisha has also served as a director of education and policy research centers and on the staff of legislative commissions. She previously served on the Executive Board of the CT Young Democrats' Women's Caucus, an avid campaigner and has remained active in politics and public policy.

During the December 12, 2018 edition of Staggers State Of Things, Ms. Staggers talked about:

– Michael Cohen's sentence – Incoming New York attorney general Letitia James already investigating 45 – 45, Pelosi and Schumer get into a heated Oval Office fight over border wall and shutdown – The search for a new Chief of Staff for 45 – Robert Mueller probe

HuffPost Atlanta Black Star YouTube – I Wish U Heaven – Prince Tribute Playlist Email

Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/

Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at [email protected]

Please feel free to "Like" the "The Dr. Vibe Show" Facebook fan page here

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

All Our Own is live international audio conversation for Generation X Women of Color.

It is a safe space where Gen X Women of Color can discuss their issues with input from women of color from other generations. However, Generation X women are at the center of the conversation.

The regular panelists are: Aisha Staggers , Julissa Borbon and L.A. Wade.

Recently, the ladies spoke about Relationships: The Good, The Bad, And The Truth – Part One – Finding Mr. Right.

Their special guest for the conversation was Dawn Ellen Morris. Ms. Morris is a Master Personal Trainer Wellness Coach from the greater Chicago area.

During the conversation, the ladies talked about:

– What could the ladies live with or without when it comes to a mate? – The difference between Mr. Right and Mr. Right Now – Is age a deal breaker? – The wrong Mr. Right now – Does the man's height matter? – What about a CBN (Corny Black Man)? – Each lady give a dating advice tip

You can contact Ms. Morris via:

Linkedin Twitter Email

You can contact the All Our Own Show via:

Twitter Email #AllOurOwnShow (Twitter)

You can contact Aisha Staggers via:

Twitter Email

You can contact Julissa Borbon via:

Twitter Blog

You can contact L.A. Wade via:

Twitter

Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/

Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at [email protected]

Please feel free to "Like" the "The Dr. Vibe Show" Facebook fan page here

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe

L.A. Wade graduated with a Hons. Bachelor Degree in Sociology and Religious Studies at the University of Toronto and completed a Master in Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. L.A. has been working as a Registrar and Sessional Lecturer at the Transitional Year Programme in the University of Toronto since 2009.

Her creative and intuitive counselling ,and teaching style has proven to be a hit with the students who interact with her. L.A.'s research and publications have focused on access and equity, postcolonial thinking, and Black Feminist thought. Every year she is invited to teach from her chapter in Ruptures: Anti colonial & Anti-Racist Feminist Theorizing, 'Symbolic Proximity Rihanna Face to Face', where she discusses the contradictory nature of the Black Female's conformity for survival. Her approach is inspiring, innovative and empowering; this is how she approaches mostly anything and everything she does. She has experience in cross cultural learning environments and has worked with marginalized individuals across the spectrum of race, ability, sexual and gender preferences, age, socio economic status and indigenous groups.

Apart from her educational experience, L.A. comes from a rich history in the Canadian sport and music industry as a promoter, networker and event planner. She also has a strong passion for philanthropy and has worked with many large-scale events and high profile personalities like the NBA All Star Game, and Edwin Encarnacion formally of the Toronto Blue Jays. She is set to release a podcast called The Elephant Room, where she plans to discuss the unspoken and taboo topics within the Black community.

Recently, Dr. Vibe and Ms. Wade hosted the conversation Would The Black Panther Movement Work Today?

During the conversation, they talked about:

– How did L.A. become the registrar for the Transitional Year Program at the University Of Toronto – Why did L.A. want to talk about this subject – What made the Black Panther movement successful – What are Blacks fighting for today – Why does she feel that there is less Black unity today than in the 1960's – Are Blacks ready for the Black Panther movement – The need to bridge the gap between different Black generations and the need to change the education system – What does Black mean to L.A. – The lack of critical thinking when it comes to race – Where can white people help with a Black movement

You can contact Ms. Wade via:

Twitter

Visit the The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/

Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at [email protected]

Please feel free to "Like" the "The Dr. Vibe Show" Facebook fan page here

God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,

Dr. Vibe