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Greg J. is a media executive, producer, arts and culture advocate and global thinker. His long career at Black Radio has given him a front row seat to the lifestyles, trends and perspectives of the Black American Community. Driven by a deeply thoughtful desire to build bridges of music, arts and culture with Africa and African America, Greg is a culture keeper, seeking to provide information, music and cultural experiences rooted in art from all over the world. He is an accomplished arts experience producer, having created and administered some of the top community music stages and arts activations across the Southland and indeed the world.

This podcast can be heard and downloaded wherever you get your favorite podcasts. You can also view the live-streamed programs on YouTube

Coffee Conversations withy Greg J is a production of Beach City Radio  and supported by the Kalimba Song Coffee Company]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Beach City Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4099f0ff4304509241ef8d34daad2a92.jpghttp://www.beachcityradio.comMon, 12 May 2025 23:38:23 +0000Beach City RadioBeach City Radiogregj@hannibalmediagroup.comUnapologetically Black perspectives. Culturally Relevant conversation with thought leaders from all over the diaspora. Topics are reflective contemplations of current issues and trends centered in arts and culture in the global Black community. We...
Greg J. is a media executive, producer, arts and culture advocate and global thinker. His long career at Black Radio has given him a front row seat to the lifestyles, trends and perspectives of the Black American Community. Driven by a deeply thoughtful desire to build bridges of music, arts and culture with Africa and African America, Greg is a culture keeper, seeking to provide information, music and cultural experiences rooted in art from all over the world. He is an accomplished arts experience producer, having created and administered some of the top community music stages and arts activations across the Southland and indeed the world.

This podcast can be heard and downloaded wherever you get your favorite podcasts. You can also view the live-streamed programs on YouTube

Coffee Conversations withy Greg J is a production of Beach City Radio  and supported by the Kalimba Song Coffee Company]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflections-of-malcom-x-now-more-than-ever-torrence-brannon-reese--66063280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66063280Mon, 12 May 2025 23:37:11 +0000Beach City RadioMay 19 marks the 100th Birthday of Malcolm X. In this episode, we are reflecting with arts and culture icon Torrence Brannon-Reese as he shares perspectives of thought founded on the history of Malcolm, and celebrate his long standing vision of...3571blackness,consciousness,history,human,malcolm,rights,xcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stand-with-south-africa-pastor-kelvin-sauls-paul-turner--65543767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543767Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:25:02 +0000Beach City RadioSouth Africa has been in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration. Clearly South Arican born Elon Musk has a great deal of influence in these decisions. Listen as we encourage the people to support South Africa. What are the issues there? What...3614africa,afrikaaner,apartheid,expropriation,land,south,trumpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contemplations-of-usaid-the-congo-paul-turner-international-economic-development-professional--64864155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64864155Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:45:28 +0000Beach City RadioIn the whirlwind of executive orders and conflagrations of federal government administration, we see this all is happening in the midst of conflict in the Congo, and the concellation of the work being done by USAID.. These actions affect relief and...2500affairs,africa,black,congo,usaid,worldcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversation-with-nasty-nes-rodriguez-rest-in-peace--64500921
But yes, Nasty Nes Rodriguez was a great man and a good friend we met in our days of being in the radio, music and marketing industries. Listen, Like, share. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64500921Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:23:56 +0000Beach City RadioRecently, the Hip-Hop industry lost a legend. Nasty Nes was essential in claiming Seattle's place in the rap matrix through the massive success of Sir Mix A Lot, NastyMix Records was a dynamic imprint that illuminated an obscure geographic region in...
But yes, Nasty Nes Rodriguez was a great man and a good friend we met in our days of being in the radio, music and marketing industries. Listen, Like, share. ]]>1854hiphop,legend,mixalot,nasty,nastymix,nes,rap,rodriguez,seattle,sircleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-of-long-beach-votes-to-raise-pan-african-flag-during-black-history-month--64348948
For this episode, Greg J. contemplates the move and the significance of the flag in this space - a energetic topic in a city that is so diverse and touts its position as a progressive and diverse municipality. We contemplate the essence of the Red, the black and the green flying over City Hall. 

I know one thing... Sistas standing on culture in City Hall and that's what's up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64348948Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:29:20 +0000Beach City RadioFollowing a motion forwarded by Long Beach City Councilmember Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, and seconded by Councilmember Dr. Jodi Ricks-Oddie, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the raising of the Pan African Flag. The motion requested that...
For this episode, Greg J. contemplates the move and the significance of the flag in this space - a energetic topic in a city that is so diverse and touts its position as a progressive and diverse municipality. We contemplate the essence of the Red, the black and the green flying over City Hall. 

I know one thing... Sistas standing on culture in City Hall and that's what's up.]]>278afircan,beach,black,city,council,flag,history,jodi,long,month,ntuk,oddie,pan,ricks,thrash,tunuacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liberia-to-the-usa-gwen-austin-businesswoman-author-philanthropist--64257103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64257103Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:45:06 +0000Beach City RadioWe are honored to speak with Gwen Austin - a prominent businesswoman, author and philanthropist. She is a Liberian-born American residing in the LA area. She shares her story of immigration to this country and reflects on the changes she has seen in...2778education,frica,global;,liberiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-altadena-community-thru-the-devastating-eaton-fire-dr-belinda-allen-west-angeles-community-development-corporation--64018051
Dr. Belinda Allen serves as the Executive Director for this awesome non-profit organization and today, she shares how the CDC is helping fire victims and other avenues of support the CDC provides in the community. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64018051Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:46:46 +0000Beach City RadioThe fires raging across the Los Angeles area have been devastating. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out. In Altadena the devastation is apocalyptic as thousands are left with nothing after thier homes have completely burned down. Generations of...
Dr. Belinda Allen serves as the Executive Director for this awesome non-profit organization and today, she shares how the CDC is helping fire victims and other avenues of support the CDC provides in the community. ]]>1223african,altadena,american,angeles,community,eaton,fire,fires,los,wildcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civic-engagement-cultural-celebrations--63979730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63979730Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:55:35 +0000Beach City Radio Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day has been a centerpiece in cities all over the Southland. In recent years, it would appear that black centered cultural celbrations have been muted.So what are the cultural  and civic nuances in presenting...1271city,community,culture,festivals,government,mlkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-immigration-perspective-pamela-asobo-anchang-publisher-immigrant-magazine--63790307



























]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63790307Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:45:31 +0000Beach City RadioAnd so, as the peaceful transition of power takes place, the government is taking action against immigrants.  We hear talk of mass deportation and birthrights, The narrative has folk stereotypically thinking of  Latino immigrants. However; the...



























]]>30632025,africa,carbbean,deportation,diaspora,executive,immigration,inauguration,mass,order,trumpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boots-on-the-ground-the-altadena-fires-pastor-g-lakeith-kenebrew--63713920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63713920Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:57:11 +0000Beach City RadioAs wildfires siege LA County, we turn our attention to the community of Altadena, where a vibrant community of black folk have lived for generations. The neighborhood has been deeply impacted by the wildfires in an incredibly and unimaginable way....2856altadena,angeles,county,denastrong,los,wildfirescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-consciousness-of-holistic-nutrition-dr-sharita-yazid--63520708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63520708Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:26:51 +0000Beach City RadioAs we move through the festive season and into the new year, we are eating a lot. Being mindful of how and what we eat is essential to our consciousness as a people. Disease, unhealthy diets and pratices set us up for discproportinate disease and...1732food,health,holistic,nutrition,vibescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-meaning-of-kwanzaa-did-karenga-really-invent-the-nguzu-saba-rw-akile--63487330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63487330Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:06:46 +0000Beach City RadioWe're taking an examination of Kwanzaa - What is it? How did it start? Did Dr. Karenga really develop the Nguzu Saba? Long time Kwanzaa and the former/original Director of the Kwanzaa People of Color Coordinating Committee RW Akile as he shares first...4964akile,angeles,babu,gwaride,karenga,kwanzaa,loscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversation-with-wutah-kobby-one-of-ghana-s-biggest-music-stars--63320520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63320520Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:48:15 +0000Beach City RadioIts the seaso of "Ghana in December" and we're linking with one of Ghana's top music stars. Wutah Kobby is well know having a huge discography of hits and production credits for many of the most popular artsts in the West African Nation. We're talking...1970beach,city,culture,ghana,love,music,peace,radiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reparations-in-california-where-do-we-go-from-here-attorney-kamillah-v-moore--63190686
Now, as government evolves in its present post-election iteration, new leaders, legislative reset, and an unclear world view, Where do we go from here? We are glad to have attorney Kamillah V. Moore with us to discuss the reprations issue in California and reparative justice across the globe. Tap in]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63190686Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:53:34 +0000Beach City RadioAs we face uncertain paths in government, reparations has been a vigorous discussion in California. After a landmark 1100 page report composed by a select Reparations Task Force and supported by State Government, two critical reparations bills were to...
Now, as government evolves in its present post-election iteration, new leaders, legislative reset, and an unclear world view, Where do we go from here? We are glad to have attorney Kamillah V. Moore with us to discuss the reprations issue in California and reparative justice across the globe. Tap in]]>2640california,reparationscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-men-won-t-vote-reparations-controversy-election-concerns-in-socal--62405468
We are privileged to discuss these issues with Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of theMervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Also joining us is the Controller of the California Democratic PArty and the Chair of the DSemocratic PArtyh WOmen's Caucus, Carolyn Fowler. 

This is informative and frank talk.   ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62405468Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:35:49 +0000Beach City RadioThere is this narrative out there that says Black men will not vote for VP KLamala Harris because she is a woman. I have never heard any man speak like that. Brothas are looking at policy as far as I know... And then in California, the California...
We are privileged to discuss these issues with Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of theMervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Also joining us is the Controller of the California Democratic PArty and the Chair of the DSemocratic PArtyh WOmen's Caucus, Carolyn Fowler. 

This is informative and frank talk.   ]]>30072024,answers,black,california,caucus,disagreement,election,harris,information,kamala,legislative,mayhem,need,vote,voters,vpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/haiti-lingering-crisis-at-home-racism-in-the-us-dr-jude-azad--62202303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62202303Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:41:55 +0000Beach City RadioWe wanted to get an update on the crisis in Haiti. and then Trump made the outrageous claim that Haitian immigrants are eating cats and dogs in Springfield, OH. Today, we are joined by Haitian Community activist Dr. Jude Azad who shares with us the...1909cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ancestral-intelligence-dr-tony-browder--61877802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61877802Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:23:37 +0000Beach City RadioAs we are consumed with a contentious presidential election, are we in danger of losing our African Centered Consciousness? Are we losing the essence of African Centered thought? How do we reconcile our ccultural center in this day and time that also...3047cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-christians-a-black-church-perspective-pastor-mark-whitlock-reid-temple-ame-church--60938114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60938114Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:37:43 +0000Beach City RadioTrump exhorts all Christians to vote for him... What does this mean? We reached out to one of our most endearing theological scholars and Church leaders, Dr. Mark Whitlock, Pastor of the Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, MD for perspective.. This...2444ame,black,christianity,church,cogic,community,culture,mark,perspective,vote,whitlockcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wait-what-nabj-invites-trump-to-confab-beverly-white-renowned-journalist--60900168
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60900168Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:01:12 +0000Beach City RadioThe Nationa Association of Black Journalists is holding its national convention this week in Chicago. They invited Former President Donald Trump. Many objected to the invitation, some even resigned their membership within the organization. And then...
]]>1440association,black,harris,journalists,national,of,trumpcleanfullhttps://beachcityradio.com/blog/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-2/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60869622Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:28:45 +0000Beach City RadioWhat a whirlwind of events!! First the debate debacle.... then the Assassination Attempt... then Presidential COVID... then the bombshell announcement of pulling out of the race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris... tens of thousands of black women and...3238biden,elections,emocrats,harris,kamala,republicans,trump,votecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-years-of-democracy-post-apartheid-south-africa-pastor-kelvin-sauls--59973002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59973002Fri, 10 May 2024 21:22:42 +0000Beach City RadioIts been thirty years since the dismantling of Apartheid in South Africa. Nelson mandela merged from 27 years of imprisonment. Duly Elcted President and the long fought democratic government was put in place. Now, its been thirty years. Where is South...3361cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/public-art-in-long-beach-ca-cynthia-lujan-arts-council-for-long-beach--59742956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59742956Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:53:12 +0000Beach City RadioIt's a sad story. In the 6th District near Martin Luther King Jr. Park, are various artistic expressions in homage to Dr. King. ON such expression of street art was a utility box adorned with a beautiful painting of Dr. King. Unfortunately, gang...2575art,arts,beach,culture,king,long,murals,park,public,street,urbancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-african-jazz-live-from-johannesburg-renowned-radio-broadcaster-nonn-botha--59235578#global #arts #culture #commuity #musicent:
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59235578Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:37:58 +0000Beach City RadioSouth African Jazz Movement: I am often asked about the music of Africa. Sure, we hear Afrobeats, that awesome genre centered from a lot of Nigerian artists, but what about other expressions of Music from other parts of the continent? Other genres...#global #arts #culture #commuity #musicent:
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]]>3416africa,art,connectivity,culture,jazz,music,radio,southcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-reparations-chris-lodgson-coalition-for-a-just-equitable-california--59055893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59055893Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:44:28 +0000Beach City RadioAs we consider issues of the eelectorate, Reparations are an issue that is making its presence known in the halls of the California State Capitol. Cali is the only state to have created a Reparations Task force where legislators have undertaken a...2957california,history,racism,redlining,reparations,slaverycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crisis-in-haiti-monique-clesca-writer-journalist-fmr-un-official-live-from-port-au-prince--59017316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59017316Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:58:03 +0000Beach City RadioLast week, we were honored to hear from renowned journalist, witer, and Former UN Official Monique Clesca as she shared an "on the ground" perspective of the chaos erupting in Haiti. Armed gangs have taken over large swaths of land and government has...3025chaos,clesca,freedom,haiti,moniquecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-assignment-the-legacy-of-dr-runoko-rashidi-tony-browder--58721233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58721233Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:03:57 +0000Beach City RadioWe welcome renowned Pan African Scholar and historian Tony Browder to the coffee table as legacy of the late great Pan African ScholarDr. Runoko Rashidi is discussed. We explore the essence of Pan African Consiousness and the importance of this...4668browder,consciousness,history,legacy,pan-african,rashidi,runoko,tonycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pan-african-heritage-museum-cape-coast-ghana-the-honorable-kojo-yankah--58621601www.pahmuseum.org to see the entire digital exhibit. Learn how you can support the building of this great edifice and open your hearts and mind towards a consciousness of history. OUR history.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58621601Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:58:24 +0000Beach City RadioOn this episode of Coffee Conversations with Greg J., we are lifting up an incredible project in Ghana, the Pan African Heritage Museum Listen as Kojo Yankah joins us from Cape Coast Ghana, to share the whys and wherefores of this great museum . In...www.pahmuseum.org to see the entire digital exhibit. Learn how you can support the building of this great edifice and open your hearts and mind towards a consciousness of history. OUR history.]]>3003africa,ghana,heritage,history,kojo,legacy,museum,pan,unity,yankahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-hiphop-history-of-hiphop-journalism-darryl-james--58555197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58555197Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:19:09 +0000Beach City RadioThis week we will continue our examination of the Making of Hip-Hop with a fascinating conversation with @Darryl James. He is a publisher, writer, entrepreneur and social critic. He was the Publisher/Editor of RapSheet, the first Hiphop Newspaper, the...298350years,darryl,hip-hop,industry,james,journalism,legacy,music,rap,rapsheetcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-ready-for-some-football-reflections-on-the-world-s-favorite-sport--58550576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58550576Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:39:27 +0000Beach City RadioJust as we are enthralled with the NFL playoffs, so are our African brothers and sisters enthralled with the Africa Cup of Nations foootball tournament (soccer) … we have Rodney Knox former Marketing Director for the San Francisco 49ers and Edward...3747.afcon,africa,bowl,championships,cup,football,futbol,mls,nations,nfl,of,soccer,supercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gospel-of-social-justice-rev-kelvin-sauls--58450563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58450563Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:57:36 +0000Beach City RadioHistory shows that the Black Church has a been essential in our fight towards freedom and equality. But these are unprecedented times. We sit and chat with Rev. Kelvin Sauls, a progressive, prophetic and Pan-African Pastor engaged in trans-national...4627civil,community,gospel,homeless,justice,rights,socialcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-increasing-the-digital-divide-sadiki-bakari--57549134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57549134Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:13:04 +0000Beach City RadioThe global reset is real and we've invited Afro-futuristic Researcher, Sadiki Bakari to discuss Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies and what they mean to us. Our digital devices are really startling us. Clearly major developments...3447african,ai,consciousness,technologycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-hip-hop-violet-brown-and-greg-mack--57072655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57072655Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:55:38 +0000Beach City RadioAs we talk about 50 years of hip-hop, we gather with Industry legend Violet Brown and iconic radio broadcaster Greg Mack to talk about the early days of hip-hop. Violet was the premier buyer for Wherehouse Records and Greg was the nucleus of the crew...4214brown,greg,hip-hop,j,kday,legendary,mack,rap,violetcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-league-of-their-own-women-s-tackle-football-league--56798162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56798162Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:25:58 +0000Beach City RadioAlthough the original broadcast came as a subject change after a robust discussion of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary, the topic deserves its own podcast... We are talking about the Women's Tackle Footbal League - a national phenomenon as the dialogue...2019football,glonal,league,national,sports,tackle,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-hip-hop-conversation-with-felicia-morris-the-poetess-sheena-lester-journalist--56795732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56795732Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:49:39 +0000Beach City RadioAnd so as everyone is talking about the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, we continue our series on the Making of Hip-Hop. When Hip-Hop emerged, I was a young industry executive and that gave me a front row seat to what is now the biggest music genre ever....188750,generations,hip-hop,music,radio,yearscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contemplations-on-the-montgomery-brawl-niger-and-other-news-and-culture-items--56795159
We also reflect on the military coup in Niger..... plsu more cultural observations on Coffee Conversations with Greg J.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56795159Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:03:58 +0000Beach City RadioThe brawl in Montgomery had everyone talking. I commented on a facebook post after viewing ONE single point of view. A view that made me comment that the now renowned "Aquaman" swam over but didnt do anything. I wasnt dissing him because actually I...
We also reflect on the military coup in Niger..... plsu more cultural observations on Coffee Conversations with Greg J.]]>888brawl,liberation,montgomery,nigercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-and-resignations-la-city-hall-at-a-crossroads-jasmyne-cannick-dr-anthony-samad--51652610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51652610Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:09:00 +0000Beach City RadioAs the City reels from hearing astoundingly racist comments caught on tape and spewed by LA City Council President Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, Kevin DeLeon and Ron Herrera, The City is in an uproar. Renowned academic, Dr, Anthony Samad and political...3713city,controversy,hall,la,martinex,nnury,racismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-stuntmen-and-stuntwomen-s-association-55-years-of-equity-and-inclusion--51588428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51588428Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:03:20 +0000Beach City RadioThe struggle towards equity and inclusion in the movie business has always been a long and arduous fight. We always think of the actors and actresses in front of the camera but what about the stuntmen and stuntwomen. We're talking to two veteran...4468film,justice,movies,stuntscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/education-and-the-future-of-work-dana-hammond-founder-ceo-academy-of-media-arts--51364701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51364701Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:02:28 +0000Beach City RadioAs our communities emerge from pandemic recovery, clearly the future of work has changed. New skill sets are needed in the workplace creative spaces, Technology is the foundation toward commerce. How are we preparing our young minds for advancement in...2544cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-years-later-1992-los-angeles-civil-unrest--50216690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50216690Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:41:02 +0000Beach City RadioReflevtions of the 1992 Civil Unrest37911992,civil,la.,lapd,unrestcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-theater-perspectives-sandra-evers-manly-black-hollywood-education-and-resource-center--51292064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51292064Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:37:31 +0000Beach City RadioWe contemplate the essence of theater from a black perspective, What are the triumphs and challenges of producing plays and musicals. Are we promoting the pornography of Black Pain? What about film? We are telling our own stories with Sandra...3916arts,black,content,culture,diversity,entertainment,film,theatercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-and-british-perspectives-of-black-community-and-the-monarchy--51287090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51287090Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:58:06 +0000Beach City RadioThe passing of Queen Elizabeth II is a global hostorical occurrence, Much is being said about her legacy, I began to contemplate the civil rights movement in the UK and decided to reach out to a black newspaper in London to gain the community's...2941afro,black,british,caribbean,elizabeth,immigrants,kingdon,monarchy,queen,unitedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-music-month-history-historian-and-music-antique-collector-bill-doggett--50210329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50210329Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:08:00 +0000Beach City RadioAs we contemplate African American Music Appreciation Month, We are chopping it up with renowned collector, historian and lecturer Bill Doggett as we exolore the early history of African American Music. This is a fascinating discourse4676bill,black,blues,doggett,history,jazz,june,month,music,ragtime,soulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-a-sustainable-arts-culture-community-robert-sausedo-lula-washington--50207709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50207709Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:52:43 +0000Beach City RadioThe Creative Economy continues to be a vibrant and compelling conversation here... We're linking with Robert Sausedo, CEO of renowned Community Based organization Community Build to discuss the importance of arts and culture advocacy as the City...3837arts,classical,creative,cultural,dance,economy,juneteenth,life,lula,music,washingtoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-economy-black-stuntmen-and-women-s-association-margaret-kreeger-esq--50048896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50048896Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:42:09 +0000Beach City RadioThis will be a very interesting conversation with Margaret Kreeger, Esq, a renowned industry instrumental in breaking barriers to segments of the working industry. These breakthroughs led to the formation of the Black Stuntmen and Women's Association.3710creative,economy,film,history,rights,studio,stunemen,stunewomen,union,workcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ismaila-mbaye-live-from-senegal-every-hhuman-needs-a-human--50048517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50048517Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:08:01 +0000Beach City RadioWe reach across the oceans to link in with Senegalese music star and renowned actor in African Cinema, Ismail Mbaye. We are talking about his latest music offering, his acting career and rge global music arts and culture scene,,, This one is...3233afropop,global,ismaila,life,love,mbaye,music,peace,senegalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electoral-contemplations-long-beach-la-and-california--50044644Steven Neal = President, Lomg Beach Harbor Commission
Jasmyne Cannick = Journalist, Poltocal Cnalyst and Democratic Committee Delegate
Regina Wilson - Executive Director, California Black Media Network]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50044644Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:17:26 +0000Beach City RadioAs the election looms near, we are inundated with a plethora of negative advertising. In Long Beach, super negative mailers are hitting community mailboxes. In Longs Angeles a parade of negative television ads rare dominating our viewing...Steven Neal = President, Lomg Beach Harbor Commission
Jasmyne Cannick = Journalist, Poltocal Cnalyst and Democratic Committee Delegate
Regina Wilson - Executive Director, California Black Media Network]]>40922022,angeles,awareness,beach,black,california,community,elections,information,la,long,los,media,observations,voters,votingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-california-reparations-task-force-journalist-antonio-ray-harvey--49765870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49765870Thu, 12 May 2022 02:30:23 +0000Beach City RadioThe State of California has mandated that a task force investigate the feasibility for roviding and distributing reparations for descendants of slave, The hearings have been going on and we're sitting to talk with renownd journalist Antonio Ray Harvey...3573antonio,black,california,force,harvey,media,netowrk,ray,reparations,taskcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-creative-economy-toni-simmons-henson-atlanta-black-theater-festival--49450565Our serues about the creative economy is a result of a conversation we had with Albert Lord of the African American Legacy Project and Community Build, a prominent advocacy organaiation in the Crenshaw District, We believe that a vibrant creative economy is essential to strong communities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49450565Sat, 16 Apr 2022 02:59:22 +0000Beach City RadioCinversations of the Creative Economy continue as we turn our lens globally. We're talking to the Executive Director of the Atlanta Black Theater Festival, Toni Simmons-Henson. We just linked up with her in Ghana and now that we are back in the States...Our serues about the creative economy is a result of a conversation we had with Albert Lord of the African American Legacy Project and Community Build, a prominent advocacy organaiation in the Crenshaw District, We believe that a vibrant creative economy is essential to strong communities.]]>3473africa,african,arts,company,creative,culture,economy,ghana,global,kenya,music,national,pan,performance,south,theatercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-month-everyday-dr-daniel-walker-scholar-historian-author-social-entrepreneur--49247302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49247302Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:21:32 +0000Beach City RadioOriginally streamed in Black History Month, we did not post to the podcast library until now. Dr. Daniel Walker examines Black Hisptory Month and why it matters. This is a great conversation!!!4142academics,all,black,day,every,history,is,long,month,scholars,tradition,yearcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-the-port-steven-neal-president-harbor-commission--49247042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49247042Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:38:43 +0000Beach City RadioOn the heels of the annual "State of the Port" report, We spoke with Steven Neal for a check in on how the Port of Long Beach is handling it's mission to keep the supply chain moving and relieve the backlog of cargo ships in the Long Beach Harbor......4185backlog,beach,chain,commission,harbor,long,moving,of,port,ships,supplycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultural-conundrum-of-the-slap-thornell-jones-jr-the-ovation-agency-industry-executive--49246452
Thornell has worked closely with Greg J to host a number of global cultural exchanges with artists, broadcasters, music awards producers and influencers from South Africa. Representatives from the South African Broadcasting Corporation and Ukhozi FM

In addition to producing dozens of music videos, he was Executive Producer for The Original Jill Scott: A Documentary which aired on the CENTRIC Network. Currently developing a documentary on the multi-generational influence of George Clinton, Jones also helped to develop a new live music television series with NFocus Entertainment, Real Music Live. Jones has also developed Reality TV sizzle reels for Canada’s R&B Juno award winner Divine Brown, and R&B/funk duo Kandy Apple Redd.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49246452Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:01:02 +0000Beach City RadioIndustry vets choppin it up. Thornell Jones is our guest today as we talk about the "Slap heard 'round the world" We're talking Grammy Awards... We're talking about his quest to run for Governor within the Florida Chapter of the National Academy of...
Thornell has worked closely with Greg J to host a number of global cultural exchanges with artists, broadcasters, music awards producers and influencers from South Africa. Representatives from the South African Broadcasting Corporation and Ukhozi FM

In addition to producing dozens of music videos, he was Executive Producer for The Original Jill Scott: A Documentary which aired on the CENTRIC Network. Currently developing a documentary on the multi-generational influence of George Clinton, Jones also helped to develop a new live music television series with NFocus Entertainment, Real Music Live. Jones has also developed Reality TV sizzle reels for Canada’s R&B Juno award winner Divine Brown, and R&B/funk duo Kandy Apple Redd.]]>3853academy,alopecia,awards,chris,exchange,global,gospel,grammy,hollywood,oscars,rock,slap,smith,voting,willcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-economy-african-americans-in-classical-music-george-davis-professor-janisse-white--48954011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48954011Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:52:11 +0000Beach City RadioAs the nation recovers from a season of pandemic dangers, social justicige reckoning and electoral uncertainties, one thing is sure, a vibrant arts sector is essential. And so we begin our deep dive look at the Creative Economy from an African...4168african,american,classical,grant,history,music,still,williamcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brave-new-world-of-nft-s-cryptocurrencies-and-the-blockchain-rhonda-love-founder-blockchain-camp--48930353Reflections of the Supermint NFT Conference. It was one of the first of its kind. two days of NFT, Crypto Blockchain interspersed with food, hiphop and lifestyle.
See less]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48930353Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:28:36 +0000Beach City RadioBrave New World of NFT'sL Rhonda Love, Founder Blockchain Camp Reflections of the Supermint NFT Conference. It was one of the first of its kind. two days of NFT, Crypto Blockchain interspersed with food, hiphop and lifestyle. See lessReflections of the Supermint NFT Conference. It was one of the first of its kind. two days of NFT, Crypto Blockchain interspersed with food, hiphop and lifestyle.
See less]]>4087blockchain,camp,cryptocurrency,environmentmdecentralized,ethereum,nft,trainingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rabbi-scott-fox-whoopi-goldberg-judaism-race-and-the-holocaust--48683349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48683349Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:16:05 +0000Beach City RadioWhen we heard Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from "The View" because she made remarks considered anti Semitic in nature, we began to contemplate the decision. Was she wrong? Why? What don't we know? What are our Jewish Brothers and Sisters feeling in...5060goldberg,holocaust,judaism,racism,the,view,whoopicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/museum-of-latin-american-art-25th-anniversary-solimar-salas-vp-museum-content-and-programming--48533680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48533680Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:04:39 +0000Beach City RadioIn my time serving on the Board of Directors of the Arts Council for Long Beach, one of the most interesting cultural destinations I have been to is the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). This arts and culture institution is celebrating 25 years in...3752art,arts,beach,culture,latino,latinx,long,museum,salas,solimarcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contemplations-church-and-community-in-this-present-time-bishop-todd-ervin-sr--48502000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48502000Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:36:44 +0000Beach City RadioThe Black CHurch has always been a haven of hope for the community and in these strenuous days and time, the church needs to step into its hertiage of serving our community. We talk with Bishop Todd Ervin Sr as he describes how his church is serving...3118beloved,black,church,comfort,community,food,jobs,justice,motivation,social,testingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-sharifa-batts-the-business-of-education-long-beach-unified-school-district-perspectives--48443526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48443526Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:47:10 +0000Beach City RadioWe're sipping coffee with Dr. @sharifabatts Sharifa Batts, DBA, MBA - as we talk about diversity and equity in business development, and education and the type of leadership needed in these turbulent times.3525beach,candidate,district,long,school,unifiedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martin-luther-king-day-special-pastor-mark-whitlock-rhonda-love--48430750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48430750Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:43:51 +0000Beach City RadioThe pandemic has cancelled MLK festivities all over the Southland and indeed the nation. But that doesn't stop us from pausing to acknowledge the life and legacy of one of Black America's most renowned freedom fighters, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ....4495art,arts,beach,community,culture,latin,longcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-based-community-development-dr-belinda-allen--48426781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48426781Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:21:11 +0000Beach City RadioWe often talk about the faith community and it place in the uplift of our neighborhoods. The Black Church needs to remain at the forefront of the work that involves healing urban communities. We're chopping it up with the leader of one of the nation's...3536angeles,community,conflict,development,financial,homeless,life,literacy,resolution,uplift,westcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-jan-perry-shelter-partnership-2--48418366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48418366Sun, 23 Jan 2022 23:00:13 +0000Beach City RadioTHe Honorable Jan Perry has a new job. She's the Executive Director at Shelter Partnership, a leading advocate fighting homelessness. We're talking about this incredible domestic issue and what her visions are for alleviating homelessness. Fascinating...3244angeles,homelessness,housing,jan,lifting,los,perry,up,uscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-and-crypto-rhonda-love-and-najah-roberts--48371209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48371209Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:51:10 +0000Beach City RadioCrypto Currencies, MetaVerse, Non Fungible Tokens... what does it all mean? This is a great conversation with two of the top African American women leading the way in this new space.... A great start if you want to know more about Crypto Currencies....3676bitcoin,crypto,currency,ethereum,nft,paradigm,shiftcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-theater-art-toni-x-executive-director-atlanta-black-theater-festival--47492783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47492783Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:44:53 +0000Beach City RadioWe link up with Toni X of the Atlanta Black Theater Festival.3866arts,black,culture,theatercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/africa-trade-and-consciousness-ambassador-charles-stith-and-rhonda-love--48182224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48182224Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:43:05 +0000Beach City RadioGlobal Contemplations as Rhonda Love joins Greg J to reflect on trade with Africa. They've just returned from the Wakanda One Trade Expo in Ghana and share observations about the Diaspora. They are joined by renowned educator, diplomat, global...4708africa,development,diaspora,ghana,global,tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alonzo-williams-godfather-of-west-coast-hiphop--47613276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47613276Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:26 +0000Beach City RadioHe is a legend. The undisputed Godfather of West Coast HipHop. He discovered NWA. He was a mentor for Dr. Dre., He was there when Compton and Long Beach got it together..... The history is not written with his name. We sip coffee and chop it up about...4529coast,hiphop,legends,music,rap,westcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-gubernatorial-recall-election-townhall-meeting--46569026
We sought to be balanced and invited Carolyn Fowler – Chair of the Women’s Caucus, California State Democratic Party/Democratic National Committee; Councilmember Al Austin II – 8th District, City of Long Beach, Dr. Anthony Samad – Executive Director, Mervyn Dymally Economic and Political Institute, California State University, Dominguez Hills; and Craig DeLuz, California Republican Assembly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46569026Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:37:01 +0000Beach City RadioIn California, the Gubernatorial Recall Election captured the attention from across the country. Politicians from all over the country flocked to the state in support of Governor Gavin Newsom. At Beach City Radio, we wanted to be a conduit and source...
We sought to be balanced and invited Carolyn Fowler – Chair of the Women’s Caucus, California State Democratic Party/Democratic National Committee; Councilmember Al Austin II – 8th District, City of Long Beach, Dr. Anthony Samad – Executive Director, Mervyn Dymally Economic and Political Institute, California State University, Dominguez Hills; and Craig DeLuz, California Republican Assembly.]]>5276austin,california,deluz,fowler,recall,samad,votecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-gubernatorial-recall-election-dr-shirley-weber-california-secretary-of-state--46471123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46471123Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:26:35 +0000Beach City Radion California, amongst all that we have to deal with in this present time, we are now confronted with a special election. We are being asked to decide whether we want to recall Governor Newsom. There are so many things we need to know regarding our...1884california,election,gubernatorial,recall,vote,votingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-gubernatorial-recall-election-dr-shirley-weber-california-secretary-of-state--46470766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46470766Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:52:38 +0000Beach City Radion California, amongst all that we have to deal with in this present time, we are now confronted with a special election. We are being asked to decide whether we want to recall Governor Newsom. There are so many things we need to know regarding our...1855california,of,recall,secretary,state,vote,votingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gender-based-violence-serious-issues-in-global-black-communities-kandee-lewis-positive-results-center--46143197This program is produced in honor and memory of Ms. Michelle Avan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46143197Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:13:21 +0000Beach City RadioRecent community tragedies have turned our contemplations to the notion of Gender Based Violence that plagues the black community. In the Los Angeles Community, the murder of banking executive and beloved community advocate Michelle Avan has deeply...This program is produced in honor and memory of Ms. Michelle Avan]]>4089abuse,avan,based,black,community,domestic,gender,global,grief,icon,michell,michelle,murder,royalty,tragedy,violence,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-state-naacp-president-gary-bledsoe-critical-race-theory-voter-supressions-laws--45910910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45910910Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:44:58 +0000Beach City RadioBy a vote of 18-4, the Texas Senate recently voted to pass a bill banning critical race theory in Texas schools. Senate Bill 3 now heads to a stalled Texas House, where a quorum has remained broken for days after House Democrats journeyed to...3612constitution,critical,knowledge,law,liberation,naacp,race,rights,struggle,texas,theory,votingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-africa-in-crisis-perspectives-with-renowned-newscaster-thami-ngubeni--45875665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45875665Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:18:55 +0000Beach City RadioDateline South Africa: We just celebrated the birthday of Nelson Mandela, yet his beloved Rainbow Nation is in turmoil, The Pandemic is wreaking havoc, The former President has just been sent to jail, the people are taking to the streets in violence...4652africa,covid,disparity,economic,hope,jacob,nation,rainbow,south,vaccination,vaccines,zumacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragic-life-of-a-black-la-cop-joe-jones--45809537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45809537Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:44:29 +0000Beach City RadioWe sit with renowned promoter turned author Joe Jones to discuss his new book "Tragic Life of a Black LA Cop". While he is currently one of LA's prominent promoters, he was an officer on the LAPD. He saw things, he experienced things and now, he's...3875black,cop,dorner,joe,jone,la,lapd,legacy,life,perez,perspective,police,reform,review,tragiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-economy-entrepreneurship-investing-and-black-wealth-the-mooney-twins--45789245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45789245Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:31:57 +0000Beach City Radiowe are turning our lens to the financial well being of the village..... Join us as Dwayne Mooney and Daryl Mooney come thru to chat about our Personal Economy: Entrepreneurship, Investing and Black Wealth..... Crypto Currency, Investing,...3926business,daryl,dwayne,finance,growth,investing,life,money,mooney,twins,wealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-e-williams-the-history-of-black-comedy--45789104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45789104Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:27:29 +0000Beach City Radiowe're talking Comedy from a black perspective. The legacy. The heritage. And who better to sip coffee with than Michael E Williams - Hall of Fame promoter/producer of comedy and founder of the historic, legendary Comedy Act Theater in Los Angeles...4387comedy,history,laughter,legacy,michael,williamscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/haiti-voter-reform-nikole-hannah-jones-dr-anthony-samad-monique-clesca-live-from-port-au-prince--45788948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45788948Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:12:55 +0000Beach City Radiowe have a lot to talk about: Nikole Hannah Jones, dnc'S $25 MIL "I will Vote" Initiative, and a reflection of Haiti in the wake of the assassination of President Jovenal Moise. This intellectual perspectives are shared with Dr. Anthony Samad -...4168haiti,hanna,jones,nikole,professor,rights,tenure,votingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-is-22-5-years-enough-ludlow-b-creary-ii-esq--45646478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45646478Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:07:50 +0000Beach City RadioThe family of George Floyd and the community at large got closure with the sentencing of Derek Chauvin. 270 months equals 22.5 years in prison. Some say it isnt enough. Others say its a step in the right direction. We talk with our legal friend to...4014chauvin,closure,derek,floyd,george,his,justice,justive,killing,name,police,prison,race,relations,revolution,say,sentencing,social,uprisingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-doggett-early-black-american-music-harry-pace-the-story-of-black-swan-records--45646379A century ago, around the dawn of the Harlem Renaissance, New York City was brimming with music. Black artists like Eubie Blake, Florence Mills and Fats Waller were performing in dance halls and nightclubs including Edmond's Cellar and The Lincoln Theatre.
On the next Coffee Conversations with Greg J, We’re talking to Bill Doggett renowned
Back arts historian about this fascinating story Bill Doggett is one of 4 African American members of The Association For Recorded Sound Collections, an organization compromised of the leading institutions, universities and libraries with notable dedicated Sound and Music Archives such as The Library of Congress, The Smithsonian, Yale, Rutgers, Stanford, UCLA and Manhattan’s Rodgers and Hammerstein Archive.
Doggett’s Early Sound recordings Archive includes many Edison cylinders from the 1890s which were re licensed as flat disc recordings by Columbia and Victor Records. Notably, The Archive includes the only two recordings by the first African American to make a sound recording in 1900, George W Johnson.
These recordings are sampled in live demos in his lectures and multi media presentations played on a 1922 Acoustic Senior table top Victrola. ( a suitcase Victrola)
The story of early American popular music is incomplete without the story of Black Swan Records and Harry Pace - the first record label owned by African Americans. So many artists of the late 1800's and early 1900's were published by this label and the story of Harry Pace is interesting, compelling and full of surprises.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45646379Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:42:10 +0000Beach City RadioHarry Pace started the first major Black-owned record label in the U.S., but his achievements went mostly unnoticed until recently, when his descendants uncovered his secret history." A century ago, around the dawn of the Harlem Renaissance, New York...A century ago, around the dawn of the Harlem Renaissance, New York City was brimming with music. Black artists like Eubie Blake, Florence Mills and Fats Waller were performing in dance halls and nightclubs including Edmond's Cellar and The Lincoln Theatre.
On the next Coffee Conversations with Greg J, We’re talking to Bill Doggett renowned
Back arts historian about this fascinating story Bill Doggett is one of 4 African American members of The Association For Recorded Sound Collections, an organization compromised of the leading institutions, universities and libraries with notable dedicated Sound and Music Archives such as The Library of Congress, The Smithsonian, Yale, Rutgers, Stanford, UCLA and Manhattan’s Rodgers and Hammerstein Archive.
Doggett’s Early Sound recordings Archive includes many Edison cylinders from the 1890s which were re licensed as flat disc recordings by Columbia and Victor Records. Notably, The Archive includes the only two recordings by the first African American to make a sound recording in 1900, George W Johnson.
These recordings are sampled in live demos in his lectures and multi media presentations played on a 1922 Acoustic Senior table top Victrola. ( a suitcase Victrola)
The story of early American popular music is incomplete without the story of Black Swan Records and Harry Pace - the first record label owned by African Americans. So many artists of the late 1800's and early 1900's were published by this label and the story of Harry Pace is interesting, compelling and full of surprises.]]>54561900,black,chicago,early,ethel,harlem,history,music,records,renaissance,swan,waterscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-global-business-of-broadcasting-omar-essack-audio-strategist-senior-broadcast-executive--45646331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45646331Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:27:56 +0000Beach City RadioIts a new world in broadcasting. Listeners have many many new choices and certainly are tired of the humdrum that is becoming commercial radio. So how to broadcast professionals handle these new times? We reach over to Johannesburg South Africa to...4463broadcasting,executive,expert,internet,listeners,media,podcasting,professional,radio,satellite,televisioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/financial-freedom-karen-a-clark-city-national-bank--45646309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45646309Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:20:05 +0000Beach City RadioThis is a great conversation about the financial strategies that will keep you free. Moderated by Karen Clark of City National Bank, this panel consists of Eric Clay from Operation HOPE, Colette Moore of the Small Business of Pacific Coast Regional,...5555cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flavors-of-juneteenth--45646265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45646265Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:09:40 +0000Beach City RadioJuneteenth is a day to commemorate freedom. Its customs and traditions are framed with the culinary essence rooted in soul food, bbq, and cajun cuisines. So we linked up with renowned food scholar Adrian Miller, author of "Black Smoke" as he moderates...4514bbq,cajun,cuisine,food,juneteenth,restaurants,soulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-saucedo-president-ceo-community-build-inc--45071126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45071126Fri, 28 May 2021 01:36:09 +0000Beach City RadioThursday, May 27, 9am pacific, join us as we talk about Community Transformation, gentrification, community development in South LA particularly the Crenshaw area.... Community Build, Inc has been at the epicenter of supporting the communities of...3762build,community,development,leimert,lifting,park,robert,sausedo,villagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-africans-in-the-bible-dr-oscar-owens--45071048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45071048Fri, 28 May 2021 01:32:51 +0000Beach City RadioTuesday, May 25 is Africa Day..... Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the...3654africa,bible,consciousnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversation-with-greg-j-the-honorable-steven-neal-long-beach-harbor-commission--44941311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44941311Fri, 21 May 2021 03:04:37 +0000Beach City RadioThe City of Long Beach has the second largest container port in the United States, a major import location for much of the Western United States. Its esteemed governing board is made up of a diverse group of professionals and policy makers. We're...3701beach,commission,harbor,long,neal,persepctive,stevencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passing-of-the-zulu-crown-dr-velaphi-mkhize-founder-president-umsamo-institute--44935005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44935005Thu, 20 May 2021 20:07:44 +0000Beach City RadioWe previously posed the perspective that we are bombarded with images of the British Royals. Even the esteemed broadcaster Gayle King is doing a special on the British Royal Family. We informed black America that the Zulu King had passed. His Queen...4883cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sandra-iszadore-fela-kuti-belongs-in-the-rock-n-roll-hall-of-fame--44799686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44799686Thu, 13 May 2021 21:45:35 +0000Beach City RadioAs the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame announces the induction of Jay-Z, Carole King, Go-Go’s, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren and Foo Fighters, we are wondering why AFroBeat legend Fela Kuti did not make the cut. It nearly unconscionable that the voting body did...4356afrobeat,fame,fela,global,hall,kuti,music,n,nigeria,of,rock,roll,worldcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-passing-of-the-zulu-crown--44760853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44760853Wed, 12 May 2021 00:33:11 +0000Beach City RadioWe are bombarded with the American obsession with the British Royals. Megan and Harry, the death of Prince Phillip, The Crown on Netflix, Queen Elizabeth and so much more. Yet, In Africa there are many kingdoms... many royal families. Among those is...3258cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/omar-bradley-former-mayor-of-compton-ca-politics-community-transformation--44668058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44668058Thu, 06 May 2021 20:06:07 +0000Beach City Radioits no secret that there is a lot going on in the City of Compton - heated mayoral elections, from potholes to policing, the community is raising its voice for change..... we reflect review reminisce and otherwise explore the issues facing the...5132as,bradley,climb,community,compton,development,economic,honorable,lifting,listeners,omar,politics,transformation,wecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-california-rent-relief-geoffrey-ross-tunua-thrash-ntuk--44666712A native Angeleno, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk is the Executive Director of Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LA LISC). She is a seasoned community and economic development practitioner of more than 15-years with both non-profit and private sector experiences. Her strengths range from community advocacy to asset and real estate development around neighborhood revitalization. She has already led a number of important urban initiatives in Los Angeles focused on affordable housing and commercial development as well as transit-oriented projects. Prior to joining LISC, Tunua served as Executive Director of West Angeles Community Development Corporation, during her tenure she was responsible for the asset management and oversight of the WACDC real estate portfolio valued at $150 million. Tunua led the growth of WACDC’s real estate portfolio, in part by brokering a breakthrough in the development, construction and opening of West Angeles Plaza, a 24,000 square foot commercial office project.
Tunua was named LA's 2021 Impact Makers to Watch by Stratiscope and received the Wells Fargo Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Award by Los Angeles Business Journal. She serves as a board member or advisory board member to many entities]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44666712Thu, 06 May 2021 20:01:55 +0000Beach City RadioThe pandemic has got some in a pinch.... SOme are unable to pay thier rent. The Consumer Service and Housing Agency of California announced the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program for eligible households and landlords. COVID-19 has exposed the African...A native Angeleno, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk is the Executive Director of Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LA LISC). She is a seasoned community and economic development practitioner of more than 15-years with both non-profit and private sector experiences. Her strengths range from community advocacy to asset and real estate development around neighborhood revitalization. She has already led a number of important urban initiatives in Los Angeles focused on affordable housing and commercial development as well as transit-oriented projects. Prior to joining LISC, Tunua served as Executive Director of West Angeles Community Development Corporation, during her tenure she was responsible for the asset management and oversight of the WACDC real estate portfolio valued at $150 million. Tunua led the growth of WACDC’s real estate portfolio, in part by brokering a breakthrough in the development, construction and opening of West Angeles Plaza, a 24,000 square foot commercial office project.
Tunua was named LA's 2021 Impact Makers to Watch by Stratiscope and received the Wells Fargo Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Award by Los Angeles Business Journal. She serves as a board member or advisory board member to many entities]]>3899assistance,california,covid,financial,geoffrey,ntuk,recovery,relief,rent,ross,thrash,tunuacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-long-beach-public-art-a-history-of-creativity-and-culture--44666229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44666229Thu, 06 May 2021 20:00:03 +0000Beach City RadioLong Beach is known for its vibrant arts community and beautiful expressions of public art prevalent all over the City. These days, residents are concerned about the defacing of public art murals and as the City begins the march toward economic...5340advocacy,art,beach,california,civic,engagement,long,murals,publiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-justice-a-legal-analysis-of-police-murder-cases-ludlow-b-creary-ii-esq--44666085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44666085Thu, 06 May 2021 18:23:52 +0000Beach City RadioWe hadn't even gotten a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial when we saw the shooting of Makhia Bryant in Columbus Ohio. Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. We see the most recent murder of Andrew Brown in Elizabeth City, NC. But are all of these cases...3970chauvin,daunte,derek,justice,lawyer,legal,police,shooting,social,wrightcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mzwakhe-mbuli-live-from-johannesburg-poet-arts-advocate-freedom-fighter-pastor-kelvin-sauls--44521200Mkwakhe Mbuli is a household name in SA He is affectionately called the People's Poet.


The Internationally-acclaimed poet musician is reknown for his uncompromising lyrics.


His music fuel for the feet and food for thought.

Some people call him MZ for his charisma.


Mzwakhe was officially declared "The enemy of the State" 7748.

He was tortured, repeatedly detained.

His albums poetry were Banned by the Apartheid regime.


Mbuli survived several assassination attempts on his life, from bullets to grenades.


After his house was bombed MZ received suprise letters from jailed Nelson Mandela.


Mzwakhe Mbuli is a co-founder of the Sabc Crown Gospel Awards and the Siyabakhumbula Awards.

192 patriots were honored from sports, arts practitioners, comedians, journalism, medical profession.


Mbuli toured extensively abroad with his musical group Europe, USA, Japan, Scandinavian countries.


He performed at the Inauguration of SA's 1st Black President Nelson Mandela.


He staged successful a tribute concert for Mama Afrika Miriam Makeba.


Mbuli initiated an Anti music piracy campaign dubbed Operation Dudula, a Zulu word for eradication.


Mzwakhe is the executive producer of the long overdue JUNE 16 movie, the true story.

Unprecedented Covid 19 affected the process.


MZ is often asked to become the Program Director of prominent citizens.


He has a fully fledged musical band.

He happiest moment is when performing Live on stage.


His latest offering is the new album titled VUKA DARKIE.

"This album of hits is medicine for mental slavery"

"There is no vaccine for Racism" Mbuli exclaimed.


Distinctly African.


VUKA DARKIE!!!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44521200Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:21:48 +0000Beach City RadioMY Friend Pastor Kelvin Sauls brings us two stories from and about South Africa. First we learn about sit-ins by the arts community against the National Arts Council. We're talking to Mzwakhe Mbuli..... Live from Johannesburg. Second, we say the name...Mkwakhe Mbuli is a household name in SA He is affectionately called the People's Poet.


The Internationally-acclaimed poet musician is reknown for his uncompromising lyrics.


His music fuel for the feet and food for thought.

Some people call him MZ for his charisma.


Mzwakhe was officially declared "The enemy of the State" 7748.

He was tortured, repeatedly detained.

His albums poetry were Banned by the Apartheid regime.


Mbuli survived several assassination attempts on his life, from bullets to grenades.


After his house was bombed MZ received suprise letters from jailed Nelson Mandela.


Mzwakhe Mbuli is a co-founder of the Sabc Crown Gospel Awards and the Siyabakhumbula Awards.

192 patriots were honored from sports, arts practitioners, comedians, journalism, medical profession.


Mbuli toured extensively abroad with his musical group Europe, USA, Japan, Scandinavian countries.


He performed at the Inauguration of SA's 1st Black President Nelson Mandela.


He staged successful a tribute concert for Mama Afrika Miriam Makeba.


Mbuli initiated an Anti music piracy campaign dubbed Operation Dudula, a Zulu word for eradication.


Mzwakhe is the executive producer of the long overdue JUNE 16 movie, the true story.

Unprecedented Covid 19 affected the process.


MZ is often asked to become the Program Director of prominent citizens.


He has a fully fledged musical band.

He happiest moment is when performing Live on stage.


His latest offering is the new album titled VUKA DARKIE.

"This album of hits is medicine for mental slavery"

"There is no vaccine for Racism" Mbuli exclaimed.


Distinctly African.


VUKA DARKIE!!!!!]]>5413africa,kelvin,mbuli,mzwakhe,sauls,southcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-aundrae-russell-25-years-of-gospel-radio-in-la--44460342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44460342Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:21:48 +0000Beach City RadioThis episode finds us chopping it up with LA Gospel Radio icon Aundrae Russell as he celebrates 25 years of as host of "Spread the Word", the Stevie WOnder created radio show heard SUnday's from Noon-6pm on 102.3 Radio Free KJLH. We're reminsicing,...4541102.3,aundrae,beach,compton,gospel,inglewood,kjlh,la,long,radio,radio-free,spread,the,wordcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mollie-bell-compton-covid-cops--44430904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44430904Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:27:31 +0000Beach City RadioPolitics are hotly contested in Compton, California as a special election for Mayor is taking place..... COVID 19 vaccinations are in play, have you got yours? The struggle continues against polic violence in our communities..... the legendary...5425activist,bell,community,compton,cops,covid,liberation,mollie,strugglecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ludlow-b-creary-ii-reflections-on-the-derek-chauvin-trial-pre-verdict--44430878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44430878Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:22:05 +0000Beach City RadioThe Derek Chauvin Trial is underway. There are so many emotions in the community.... So many circumstances.... so we join renowned criminal defense attorney Ludlow Creary II to discuss the trial and criminal justice reform...... get your coffee and...4380crominal,defense,derekchauvin,georgefloyd,justice,law,minneapolis,policecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reparative-reflections-of-bruce-beach-manhattan-beach-ca--44353196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44353196Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:18:38 +0000Beach City RadioDuane Shepherd is a relative and family spokes person for the descendants of the owners of Bruce Beach. Back in the 1920's it was a popular beach destination for black beach goers but the City of Manhattan Beach took the property from this African...2357angeles,beach,bruce,california,county,hahn,life,los,manhattan,reparationscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/courtney-moore-vice-president-diversity-equity-inclusion-los-angeles-dodgers--44260610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44260610Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:31:10 +0000Beach City RadioThe Dodgers brought in Ms. Courtney Moore for the team’s newly created position of vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. She was most recently the director of diversity and inclusion at the law firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she...3233angeles,baseball,diversity,dodgers,equity,inclusion,league,los,majorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-theresa-price-black-college-expo-the-road-to-hbcu-higher-education--44246028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44246028Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:30:05 +0000Beach City RadioWe're chatting about the importance of the HBCU, especially at a time such as this. The mechanics of getting your student into the HBCU and how you can directly intersect with an HBCU to enroll..... Dr. Theresa Price is here........ we're talking...4411black,college,education,hbcu,life,scholarships,studentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-soul-trombonist-jeff-bradshaw-new-release-stronger-musical-influences-naacp-image-award-nomination--44245827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44245827Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:50:11 +0000Beach City RadioBlending the soul of the neighborhoods of Philadelphia with global rhythms of jazz, hiphop and R&B, Jeff Bradshaw is a force to be reckoned with in the indie soul music scene. He was nominated for an NAACP Image Award this year for his first release...4942awards,culture,global,image,jazz,music,naacp,new,soul,strongercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-pop-culture-tammi-mac-renowned-media-host-actress-writer-producer--44241679www.foxsoul.net) as we consider pop culture from a black perspective.... Global diasporic media perspective on point at Coffee Conversations with Greg J.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44241679Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:17:32 +0000Beach City RadioAnd so our Coffee Conversations with Greg J. resumes with great conversation and observations of Global Pop Culture from a Black Media perspective, We are so honored to chop it up with renowned media personality, Tammi Mac - Afternoon Host at 102.3...www.foxsoul.net) as we consider pop culture from a black perspective.... Global diasporic media perspective on point at Coffee Conversations with Greg J.]]>4694angeles,black,culture,kjlh,life,los,mac,media,music,pop,tammi,verzuzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-sharita-yazid-repatriation-holistic-lifestyles-diasporic-wellness--44052325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44052325Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:36:43 +0000Beach City RadioWe hear about the science... we hear about the vaccinations, And yet we dont hear anything about natural holstic strategies to keep well in this COVID environment. Dr. Sharita Yazid joins us live from Barbados to talk about healing through herbs and...3645diet,gegan,healing,herbs,holistic,meditation,naturopath,spiritual,vegancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sheree-brown-arts-music-community-development--44052278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44052278Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:33:51 +0000Beach City RadioHow can music heal and build the community? In this era of recovery, how can the arts be an essential service to community building? We talk to renowned music artist Sheree BRown about her new projects and how they are tied to empowering youth in our...4304cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-phenomenal-women-in-broadcasting--43882574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43882574Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:22:04 +0000Beach City RadioIt's Women's History Month and continue to share Coffee and Conversation with some of the top women in Broadcasting. All around the world, sistas are influencers in media, leading the way at some of the most consistent radio brands in the world....5495broadcasting,culture,global,history,international,month,music,news,radio,womenscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sundown-towns-american-history-culture-dr-james-loewen-harold-young-exec-director-tubman-museum--43707468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43707468Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:21:30 +0000Beach City RadioThis is a two part program with the our first discussion about the notion of Sundown Towns as sociologist Dr. James Loewen comes through. He has done extensive studies on the subject and is the author of many books including "Lies My Teacher Told...5222african,american,history,sundown,townscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-is-american-history-forgotten-images-historical-lies-hidden-truths--43668186Then we will visit one of the most impressive collections of black American historical artifacts that I have ever seen. @DavidMcLucas and Sheba Gillis come through to show us fascinating historical artifacts and the stories behind them. Class is in session on Coffee Conversations with Greg J.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43668186Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:20:36 +0000Beach City RadioBlack History Month and we are going to take a deeper dive into the Forgotten and hidden history of America. This show will feature two parts. First we will hear from renowned sociologist, historian, author and professor, Dr. #James Loewen as he...Then we will visit one of the most impressive collections of black American historical artifacts that I have ever seen. @DavidMcLucas and Sheba Gillis come through to show us fascinating historical artifacts and the stories behind them. Class is in session on Coffee Conversations with Greg J.]]>3227black,blak,forgotten,history,imagescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaccinations-are-we-safe-yet-dr-anissa-davis-health-officer-city-of-long-beach--43668163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43668163Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:09:41 +0000Beach City RadioCOVID19 Vaccinations are rolling out.... some folk say areas are underserved, others are skeptical, some say they work, others are looking side eye for side effects. What is the real? Are we safe? Why? What are the disparities in getting the vaccine....386719,african-american,community,covid,vaccinationscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-dr-anthony-samad-racial-reconciliation-an-academic-discourse--43643278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43643278Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:18:30 +0000Beach City RadioDr. Anthony Samad is the Executive Director for the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at California State University at Dominguez Hills ... This discussion is surrounding an interesting event at the University called For...4322cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bishop-carlton-pearson-evangelicals-culture-politics--43567887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43567887Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:48:09 +0000Beach City RadioWe are hearing the Evangelical Christian so much in the political discourse of the day. So we chat with Bishop Carlton Pearson about this phenomenon and explore the differences with white evangelicals and how the present day rhetoric links to the...3841black,church,culture,evangelical,politics,racismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elder-lawrence-blake-black-church-social-justice-future-paradigms--43567536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43567536Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:05:10 +0000Beach City RadioIn this present day and age, it is time for the Black Church to return to its place in history as a beacon of hope for the oppressed. A center for social justice advocacy all while examining what church looks like Post COVID, Elder Lawrence Blake is...4228black,church,evangelical,justicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matti-foncha-coffee-cameroon-conflict-culture--43567390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43567390Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:34:21 +0000Beach City RadioToday, we chat with Matti Foncah of the African Coffee Trading Company as he chops it up about the current political climate in the west African nation of Cameroon, describes the collaborative of small coffee farmers in the mountains of Cameroon and...4002cameroon,coffee,culturecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-conversations-with-greg-j-super-producers-jimmy-jam-terry-lewis--42153911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42153911Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:05:57 +0000Beach City RadioWe are so excited to talk to Super Producers Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam... after decades of making mega hits for the likes of Janet Jackson and so many more. And now, for the first time they are releasing a solo LP with the first single being a nice...4196cleanfull