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Tiera Kennedy - artist, visionary and movement-builder from Birmingham, Alabama who aims to inspire and share her truth as liberation, and a lesson to live life fully with love and joy. A singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, Tiera believes that our lives and others’ are made better when we live in our purpose as our best and most authentic selves.

Tiera’s talents have already garnered acclaimed recognition as a collaborator on Beyoncé’s groundbreaking Album of the Year Cowboy Carter, having been featured in a music video with legend Dolly Parton, and as a mentee of pop-country star Shaina Twain who encouraged her to be herself.

She joins Dr. Peterson to discuss more about her work along with Black Music month.

Grammy-nominated songwriter and guitarist from Philadelphia who specializes in funk, soul and rhythm & blues Randy Bowland joins Dr. Peterson to recount his early experiences playing with live bands in Philadelphia and further delves into his time working on the Ryan Coolger film Sinners.

Steven Brice, Founder and CEO of Yoga 4 The World and Yoga 4 Philly. In addition to working on the wellbeing of others from a holistic space, Steven also is the Operations Coordinator for the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund, an organization working to put an end to the cash bail system and pretrial detention. Brice and Dr. Peterson discuss yoga techniques that listeners can do on air while delving into Brice's Community Bail Fund.

John B. King Jr. served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education and is currently the chancellor of the State University of New York, the nation’s largest comprehensive system of public higher education. Dr. King Jr discusses with Dr. Peterson the release of his new book TEACHER BY TEACHER: The People Who Change Our Lives and what can be done to address the shortage of black male teachers in the United States.

Marvin Dutton started the Marvin Education Services in 2013 to increase academic skills by equipping students with education strategies, offering after-school programs, tutoring and educational products. This evening Marvin and Dr. Peterson address tips on preparing students for the upcoming school year and tips to combat the "summer slide" effect on children just getting out of school.

Dana Amihere founder and Executive Director of Afro LA, a nonprofit newsroom covering greater Los Angeles through the lens of the Black community. Dana is committed to solutions reporting that centers on racial and social injustice, especially through data-driven storytelling. She sits down with Dr. Peterson to share how Trump sending the National Guard to Los Angeles is affecting people and communities, and the separation between LA's peaceful protesters in contrast to the more aggressive protestors.

Dr. Lawrence F. Jones, is the C.E.O of the Richard Allen Prep Charter School. He joins the show to talk about the Importance of independent Black operated charter schools
, as well as the Importance of seeing Black role models in all facets of a school

Aliya Schneider of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show. She breaks down what they’re watching in today’s gubernatorial race in New Jersey.

world renowned house music vocalist Lady Alma joins the show. She talks to us about her upcoming performance for Black Music Month, which takes place Friday, June 13th at World Cafe Live.

Danita Pierce, a mixologist and founder of "Madame Pour" joins the show. She talks to us about Black Music Month, Wellness and Travel