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Tonight, the one and only E THE POET EMCEE graces the mic to share his vision for the spoken word industry via the Torchlight Entertainment Revolution, an alternative multimedia company using art as a platform to spark cultural revolution. Torchlight features The Art Of Conversation, Torchlight Studios, Griot Soul Recordings, Torchlight Management, and Torchlight Films. PARTICIPATE, CALL IN (646) 716-7994, lay in the cut (chat room), or just listen. OPEN MIC CYPHER Sign-up in chat room 10 min before show. You have 60 sec to imprint the mind! Marketing Madness Strategist Jacqueline Taylor-Adams and artist, entrepreneur, and host of hit live show PEACE, LOVE, and POETRY,Suite Franchon are your hosts for this moment in time. Spoken word is hot and beginning to grab a spotlight in the entertainment industry. From performance, events, publishing, recording, TV, to licensing, INDUSTRY MONDAYS: The Business of Spoken Word says Let's explore, create, and collaborate how to monetize spoken word, create residual incom

Monique Berry and Craig Brown, PhD , President and Vice President of BDPA will drum us into enticing banter about the history of Blacks in Tech and the BDPA (Black Data Processing Association)! Welcome to Part 1 of our 2013 Black History Edition. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.  

THIS IS A SPECIAL EDITION OF STATE OF URGENCY Dedicated to Our Youth Who Have Passed On Due to Violence and a Commitment to Protect the Ones Still Here!  #DoSomething #REWINDOutLoud #SpeakLife PLAYLIST: STOP THE VIOLENCE 2011 COLLAB (Various Artists) | TELL HER SHE'S A QUEEN (Just Greg) | EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING (Lauryn Hill) | PRECIOUS BEYOND MEASURE (Genesis B) | MOVE THE CROWD (Mrs. Betty's Son aka Shyste) | YOU FOUND ME (De'Borah) | RUNNING (Intelligenz) | FATHERLESS CHILD (Mrs. Betty's Son aka Shyste) | TO A PLACE (Jonathan Emile) | IT'S ON ME (Precise) | START SOMETHING (Shanelle Gabriel) | DREAM ON (Amanda Brown)  VILLAGE, we are in a state of urgency. It is imperative we take action and make changes within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Join the National Action Network YOUTH MOVE as they engage you in helping create and perpetuate solutions to real issues impacting our youth and communities. From their house to the White House, your hosts, Marypat Hector and Youth Move members are on t

Beating the drum today are travel expert and author KIRATIANA FREELON and creative writer, journalist, and media strategist KWAN BOOTH! Check out their ebooks, Kiratiana's Travel Guides: Get Lost and Get Found, to Black Paris and Multicultural London, KWAN's anthologyBLACK FUTURISTS SPEAK. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.  

Step INSIDE THE BLACK BOX with Actor, Director, Producer, and Master Teacher Zuhairah McGill as she brings you into the exciting dramatic world of theatre! Every 4th Tuesday experience dynamic guests, radio dramas, success secrets, acting techniques, auditioning tips, lighting, sound, set design, festivals, on air competitions, and Black Theatre History. As a premiere theatre radio broadcast and authority on Black Theatre, INSIDE THE BLACK BOX via Zuhairah will bring the creative genius of the theatre and its audience (aka YOU) to the radio mainstage to create an exciting one-of-a-kind experience. Zuhairah is the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of First World Theatre Ensemble www.firstworldtheatre.biz Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/114638978646976723483/114638978646976723483/posts/p/pub Twitter: mention @1stWorldTheatre follow http://twitter.com/1stworldtheatre Facebook: http://facebook.com/FirstWorldTheatre

Today, we welcome our new co-host SUITE FRANCHON, host of hit live show PEACE, LOVE, and POETRY and Special guest Grammy Considered songwriter, author, playwright, and poet CHARRON MONAYE! CALL IN (646) 716-7994.  OPEN MIC CYPHER: sign up 10 min b4 show in chat room.  Charron's poetry has evolved into two books, "My Side of the Story" and "Living, Laughing, and Loving My Way Through" as well as soulful lyrics including ML the Truth's "I Apologize" and "Commitment." Her song "Commitment" which is on the album entitled “The Truth,” by ML The Truth was considered for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, under Category 19 "Best R & B Song."  Spoken word is hot and beginning to grab a spotlight in the entertainment industry. From performance, events, publishing, recording, TV, to licensing, SPOKEN WORD POETRY: The Art The Industry The Viability formerly INDUSTRY MONDAYS: The Business of Spoken Word, challenges our audience to join the process: explore, create, and collaborate how to monetize spoken word, create resi

Today's beep beat 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)! From 3D printers to leveraging mobile platforms, listen in as Jim Neusom, The Digital Drummer, gives a blow by blow report about what was hot at 2013 CES. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.  

DYANA WILLIAMS, Creator of Black Music Month, Radio One Broadcaster, TV One Unsung Commentator, and CEO of Influence Entertainment  takes a walk on THE FLIP SIDE tonight! Mrs. Rashida Jabbar welcomes you to the monthly edition of THE FLIP SIDE where our young men have the mic. CALL IN (646) 716-7994 to join in or just listen live. Interactive chat (lay in the cut), too.  Two young advocates for Black Male Achievement and Community Building, 10 yr old and 11 yr old, Abdul Shaheed and Zain, interview freedom fighters, psychologist, music industry professionals, and educators who are true advocates for Black Male Achievement. Mrs. Rashida Jabbar (CEO/Co-Founder J&R Grassroots) hosts The Community Catharsis in the 2nd half.

National Youth Activist Marypat Hector and FUGI talk about Marypat's new book THINKING OUT LOUD and interview poet activist ICHI RIGHT about social engineering and how music is ued to brainwash and for mind control.  Also, join in the Youth Move Positive Music Review! CHIME IN - CALL IN (646) 716-7994 as Marypat and FUGI continue to bring you the latest in topics relevant to ending youth violence and creating a peaceful world for youth.  VILLAGE, we are in a state of urgency. It is imperative we take action and make changes within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Join the National Action Network YOUTH MOVE as they engage you in helping create and perpetuate solutions to real issues impacting our youth and communities. From their house to the White House, your hosts, Marypat Hector and Youth Move members are on the forefront of youth empowered civic action.

How does a model and actor turn marketing and social media strategist and what does technology have to do with it? Beating the drum is VICKENS MOSCOVAmarketing and social media strategist, talent booker, model, and actor. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.  

The Lighter Side of Through Indie Music and Spoken Word Mix takes you on a purposed, inspired, grateful, men getting somethin somethin off their chest, women putting negative behavior in check, and love groove journey! New and new to you pop, rock, hip hop, and soul music and spoken word. In your listening, on the Light Side of Through, envision engaging the spoken word and music beyond the mix... PLAYLIST:YOU FOUND ME (De'Borah), RUNNING (Intelligenz), KEEP DRIVIN (Keziah feat. Hezekiah), PEOPLE GO (Johnny Popcorn), ALWAYS THERE (Taalam Acey), TO A PLACE (Jonathan Emile), SEVEN NATION ARMY (Melanie Martinez), START SOMETHING (Shanelle Gabriel), DREAM ON (Amanda Brown), GET GONE (Baron Hillman), WHAT YOU WON'T DO (Bernard Collins), WHY U RAGGIN? (Dessy DiLauro), PEACE BE STILL (Brothas Keepa), PRESSURE (Ishe feat. Range Da Messenga), NEXT EPISODE (Johnny Popcorn), SO YOU CALLED ME A BITCH (Dr. Kimmika Williams), INSIDE THESE WALLS (Plunky), ODD EVENINGS (Taalam Acey), WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN (Kevin Hunte), P

Holiday edition feat. First World Theatre's new Playwright-In-Residence, Grammy Nominated Songwriter and Billboard Nominated Spoken Word Artist CHARRON MONAYE and Playwright and Poet PARENTHYSIS ERRICA G. Step INSIDE THE BLACK BOX with Actor, Director, Producer, and Master Teacher Zuhairah McGill as she brings you into the exciting dramatic world of theatre! Every 4th Tuesday experience dynamic guests, radio dramas, success secrets, acting techniques, auditioning tips, lighting, sound, set design, festivals, on air competitions, and Black Theatre History. As a premiere theatre radio broadcast and authority on Black Theatre, INSIDE THE BLACK BOX via Zuhairah will bring the creative genius of the theatre and its audience (aka YOU) to the radio mainstage to create an exciting one-of-a-kind experience. Zuhairah is the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of First World Theatre Ensemble www.firstworldtheatre.biz Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/114638978646976723483/114638978646976723483/posts/p/pub Face

YEAR IN REVIEW... The growth of the industry this year. What new opportunities and trends have emerged. What's the outlook for 2013. CYPHAAA! Sign-up in the chat 10 min before showtime. You have 60 sec to imprint the mind! CALL IN (646) 716-7994 We'll look at the rich history of spoken word, what has worked, what hasn't, and what direction is the industry of spoken word taking. PARTICIPATE, CALL IN, lay in the cut (chat room), ask questions, share insight or just listen.  Spoken word is hot and beginning to grab a spotlight in the entertainment industry. From performance, events, publishing, recording, TV, to licensing, INDUSTRY MONDAYS: The Business of Spoken Word says Let's explore, create, and collaborate how to monetize spoken word, create residual income and opportunities while still keeping the integrity of the art form.

Beating the drum today is the one andonly BONNIE BRACEY SUTTON, Founder/Executive Director, The Power of US Foundation and the Education Czar for the Urban Tech Fair! Engage discussions on the importance of STEM education, opportunities, advocacy, how to engage, Blacks in STEM and much more. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.  

Today, Marypat Hector & FUGI interview 10 yr old Dyia Carlos who says, ""Although I am young, I know life is about experience and chances that lead to opportunities. When I grow up, I would like to be a Supreme Court Judge." .... Also, Marypat and Youth Move will do their positive music review of RUNNING Intelligenz, Yes We Can, and Triumph by Jonathan Emile.  CHIME IN - CALL IN NOW (646) 716-7994  VILLAGE, we are in a state of urgency. It is imperative we take action and make changes within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Join the National Action Network YOUTH MOVE as they engage you in helping create and perpetuate solutions to real issues impacting our youth and communities. From their house to the White House, your hosts, Marypat Hector and Youth Move members are on the forefront of youth empowered civic action.  Marypat is the National President of the National Action Network Youth Move, a featured GlobalGrind columnist, and a youth and community activist. YOUTH MOVE is the youth div

The beat todayEvangelist On The Go - Mobile Media, Technology, and Ministry! Special guest TABITHA VINSON, PWICU also engage JAY RAYFORD, Founder/CEO of REP YOUR CITY, sharing the good news of communities of Detroit and the world. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.  

Beating the beat today are Internet and Local Business Marketer KELVIN BROWN and President and Creative Director of NBS Management and Black Magic Studios HASSAN SHAREEF who also is the City Organizer for the New York City Urban Tech Fair. As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online...the heroes and sheroes of our communities and the Urban Tech Fair who use technology in creating the best of us...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to lastest tech trends to latest strategies for implementation to empower our communities.  Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.

Mrs. Rashida Jabbar welcomes you to the monthly edition of THE FLIP SIDE where our young men have the mike.  Special Guest: JAMES ELAMLawyer. Professor. Consultant. Business Development Executive. Producer. Genius for Hire. Founder of multimedia production company, Eternal Crescent Media CALL IN (646) 716-7994 to join in or just listen live. Interactive chat (lay in the cut), too.   Two young advocates for Black Male Achievement and Community Building, 10 yr old and 11 yr old, Abdul Shaheed and Zain, interview freedom fighters, psychologist, music industry professionals, and educators who are true advocates for Black Male Achievement. Mrs. Rashida Jabbar (CEO/Co-Founder J&R Grassroots) hosts The Community Catharsis in the 2nd half.   Image: I WILL Achieve from the I WILL Series by (c) Rebekah Jenkins

BE EXCITED. Host, Poet, Performer, Producer, Enterprise SUITE FRANCHON graces the mike to share her creativity, poetry, and business saavy! Peace Love & Poetry, Soul Jazz Cafe, and Soul Opera are just some of the brands and events by Suite Franchon. CYPHAAA! Sign-up in the chat 10 min before showtime. You have 60 sec to imprint the mind! CALL IN (646) 716-7994 Your hosts Jacqueline Taylor-Adams and NASSUNI (Not Your Ordinary Poet). PARTICIPATE, CALL IN, lay in the cut (chat room), or just listen.  Spoken word is hot and beginning to grab a spotlight in the entertainment industry. From performance, events, publishing, recording, TV, to licensing, INDUSTRY MONDAYS: The Business of Spoken Word says Let's explore, create, and collaborate how to monetize spoken word, create residual income and opportunities while still keeping the integrity of the art form.

Today, Marypat Hector reports on SAVING THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. Also, Marypat and Youth Move will do their positive music review! Reviewing hot tracks from Intelligenz Musiq.  CHIME IN - CALL IN (646) 716-7994  VILLAGE, we are in a state of urgency. It is imperative we take action and make changes within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Join the National Action Network YOUTH MOVE as they engage you in helping create and perpetuate solutions to real issues impacting our youth and communities. From their house to the White House, your hosts, Marypat Hector and Youth Move members are on the forefront of youth empowered civic action.  Marypat is the National President of the National Action Network Youth Move, a featured GlobalGrind columnist, and a youth and community activist. YOUTH MOVE is the youth division of the National Action Network. Please, connect with Youth Movehttps://www.facebook.com/nationalactionnetworkyouthmove