Political commentator and now former candidate for governor of California Larry Elder raised his profile with a strong challenge to Gov. Greg Newsome. Kanye West finally drops his Donda album after weeks of listening parties and anticipation. It's a work of his religious and mental exploration since losing his 2020 presidential bid and his separation from Kim Kardashian. Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of the day

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As the 2020/21 Olympics are underway in Japan, world champion gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from further participation due to poor performance and mental unreadiness and as a result some have criticized her patriotism and athletic abilities. As the summer comes to an end and many public schools prepre to reopen for Fall, the issues of critical race theory and wearing of masks is creating chaos for school districts across the country. How should this be approached that will be in the best interest of the students and not the politics? Lastly, as the Delta variant of Covid spreads, the conversation regarding vaccination is once again attempting to breach the black church and community. What does a successful vaccination campaign for churches and communities look like and how effective will it be? Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of the day.

For over a century, black communities across the country have observed June 19th as a day of celebration and liberation for freed slaves. Now thanks to President Biden it is a federal holiday. The Southern Baptist Convention met and elected a new president all while wrestling with critical race theory and its impact on the denomination and the country. Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics

It's been a year since George Floyd was murdered by former officer Derreck Chauvin. There hang been a number of other incidents and social unrest across America since then. How directly has this impacted and changed black Americans and what should be expected in the near and distant future for Black American DOS? Join Dr. Neal as great discusses this and other topics of the day

THe last several years have really brought strain on the collective black community in the US. Blacks are feeling overwhelmed with external threats of microaggressions and racism, and internal pressure of being excessively black or not black enough. This combined with the pressure and trauma brought on by COVID-19 has some blacks experiences serious exhaustion. Who is to blame for this experience and what can be done to counteract both the external and internal pressures? Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of the day

For nearly a decade now, the mantra of Black Lives Matter has come to the forefront of American minds as the media reports more officer involved shootings and deaths leading to rioting and looting of urban areas already impacted by economic plight. This is contrasted by the under-reporting of black homicides against each other even when children or teens are the victims of said crimes where there is much outcry but a scarcity of major mainstream media outside of local outlets. Some would identify the former as a form of black menticide where behaviors and reactions have been carefully and deceptively usurped by powers seeking to maintain control and eventually direct thought behavior for Black America. Is this a form of brainwashing or simply a new narrative of empowerment for urban Black America and how should Black churches and clergy respond to it? Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of the day.

Former officer Derrick Chauvin has been convicted for the murder of George Floyd. While some are celebrating this as a victory, there is still a collective trauma that has yet to be fully addressed. Join Dr Neal as he discusses this and o other topics of the day.

Rapper Lil Nas X rose to fame with He has his old town Road that had many parents crying from their children's repetitive insistence on singing it. Following that he announce that he was a gay man to the chagrin of many of his country music fans. His latest project has created just as much controversy as the first one except this one is seemingly targeted towards Christians as his music video to pick Satanic imagery and an IG post when he blames being Christian and wrestling with his sexual identity and orientation as the reason behind the imagery. Is there a place for shunning  in the Christian church and how can we provide better reception for people like you Lil Nas X? Join Dr. Nealas he discusses this and other topics of the day