PNC and Freddie Mac Present the HOUSTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ROADSHOW. Come out and hear valuable information to help you start or continue your homeownership or real estate journey. There will be valuable information on PNC's $88 Billion plan to bolster economic opportunities.  Joining us to talk about it is Attorney Monique Winston. 

Houston Cares Foundation is having their 16th Annual Community Fun Day Fest at Taylor's of Houston, Saturday August 24th. It'll be a day filled with fun activities, delicious food, and live entertainment. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with your community and enjoy a day out with friends and family.  Joining us is the Founder & Director of HCF, Nicky Ferguson, and one of the artist that will be performing, Ruben Moreno, from Ruben and the Zydeco ReEvolution. 

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High Hopes Agency, in concert with, The Anderson Center for the Arts is having their Back to School Backpack Give Away & Voters Engagement Drive. To speak on it, we have the Creative Director of High Hopes Agency, Tajay Byrd, and the Founder & Executive Director of The Anderson Center for the Arts, Michelle Bonton.

Nordstrom Galleria in Houston, in celebration of Black Business Month, is promoting diversity and supporting Black-owned businesses in the beauty industry. In conjunction with the renowned 15 Percent Pledge organization, which advocates for major retailers to commit at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned brands, this event at Nordstrom Galleria aims to elevate the presence and success of Black entrepreneurs in the beauty sector. To talk about it is Founder & CEO of Vegan Luxe Esthetics Skincare, Brooke Young. 

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Back on the program are the good people at Legacy Community Health.  Today we speak with Dr. Tamisha Jones, Chief Clinical Pediatrics, and her patient, JP Durand, to talk about teen health, childhood obesity, and the new way Legacy Health is caring for their patients.

Allyson Ward Neal is a community activist and the author of two literary jewels, Algiers: The Untold Story of a New Orleans Treasure and Algiers: The Untold Story, the African American Experience, 1929 - 1955, both of which explore the legacy of African Americans in the Algiers community of New Orleans. Allyson splits her time between board member duties for the Algiers Revitalization Consortium and informing African Americans of the importance of Black land and property ownership.

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Tracey Brown is the Founder and President of Stroking in my Stilettos.  She's joined by Monique Winston, Board Member, to talk about what to look for when having a stroke, her unique experience with having a stroke, and the organization's Stroke Survivor's Conversation.  The Stroke Survivor's Conversation is an event designed to enhance the quality of life of stroke survivors and those who love them. 

I.A.G. & poACTry Productions presents their 10th Annual I'm A Survivor Seminar Black Diamond Gala, Dear King, Tell The Story happening Saturday, August 3rd from 5p-8p.  Here to tell their story, and talk about the event, is Abstract, David "DJ" Gipson, and DJ R.A.E. 

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We welcome back on the program the CEO and Founder of Children of Diversity, and the Texas Coalition Of Black Democrats Statewide Chairwoman, Dr. Candice Matthews, who has brought with her Former Harris County Family Court Judge,  Attorney Mike Schneider. We talk about the new Mayor and his response to Hurricane Beryl, CPS and resources, as well as, legal advice provided for families.

Next we have Natasha Wilson, CEO of C.O.H.A.P. (Chance Of Hope And Prosperity) Outreach Corporation, which is a non-profit re-entry program that provides Veterans and those formerly incarcerated individuals planning and preventive services.  We talk about the services offered, the birth of this organization, and their Back-To-School Bash Drive that support the Sweet Water Apartment community.  

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We welcome naturopathic doctor Dr. Devin Miles to the Public Affairs Podcast.  Dr. Miles provide natural approaches to Kidney function, Blood pressure, Digestion, and more! I use herbs, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, lifestyle and environmental changes, and nutrition to help clients achieve the results they are looking for.

Next we talk to Harris County Commissioner, Rodney Ellis.  Commissioner Ellis shares his response to the response of Hurricane Beryl, how the county is working with the city, and releasing a report of all the things that went wrong during this natural disaster. 

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This year’s Freedom Over Texas is an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along Allen Parkway. Freedom Over Texas will feature local, regional, and national entertainment and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale. Susan Christian, Mayor's office of Special Events Director, is here to tell us about the excitement. 

Next, we speak with our Kenyan community here in Houston. Laban, Rah, Joy, and Hillary are here to bring awareness to the protests in Kenya over the tax bill and killings of young people by Kenyan authorities.  

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Secrets, Betrayal, and a Marriage on the Brink. Can Love Survive? Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as desires and deception collide.  When everything you thought you knew about love is a lie, can your heart choose forgiveness?  Get ready for a night of raw passion and unexpected  twists you won't see coming.  To talk about it we have the writer and director of the play, Stacy J, and market icon Bill Russell to talk about the play. 

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Shalonda Kent, of Anointed 4 Love Inc, is back along with Valencia Adair, PMA ACDC. They are hosting their first annual fundraiser event June 29 at Sophis Chateau in historical 3rd Ward, TX. This event is to raise awareness about mental health “knowing thy self”, overcoming characteristic flaws, sex addiction, exploration, and abuse. The purpose for this event is also to raise funds for communication scholarships. 

Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, is an initiative led by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. It outlines a comprehensive plan to significantly reshape the U.S. federal government if a Republican wins the 2024 presidential election.  To explain it all to us is Tamani Mwwandani, founder of Grow 4 Care Alliance.

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Legacy Community Health is back to discuss HIV Testing/Care, June Pride month, and National HIV Testing Day.  To talk about it all, and the latest advancement in treatment, is Legacy Pharmacist, April Henson.

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