CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: REV DOVEY ROUNDTREE, ESQ (1914 - 2018): Roundtree was an ordained minister, civil rights activist and an attorney. In this conversation, she talks about her experiences with racial discrimination and challenges when joining the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942; her relationship with Mary McLeod Bethune; meeting …

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: JOE DUDLEY (1937 - ) Long before Dudley was featured on Chris Rock’s ‘Good Hair’, he made a stop on the set of Cara Live! Similar to Madam C J Walker, in 1957, he invested $10 in a Fuller Products hair kit and began selling hair care products. By 1975, he formed Dudley Products Company in Greensboro, NC and employed…

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Hawkins was a minister, dentist, civil rights activist and the first African American to run for Governor in North Carolina. In Part II, Hawkins talks about: his run for governor; his meeting with Jimmy Hoffa; his relationship with Robert F Kennedy; the integration of Charlotte Memorial Hospital; and his conversatio…

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Hawkins was a minister, dentist, civil rights activist and the first African American to run for Governor in North Carolina. In Part I, Hawkins provides insight into his background, college experiences and his introduction to civil rights. He discusses: the 1943 Black mail carriers campaign; his involvement with Thu…

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: On October 31, 1999, a young Rev. Dr William Barber II delivered a passionate speech titled "Stop the Funeral" to uplift voters during a rally at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. His speech is addressing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school desegregation case and it's potential impact within the state. Barber…

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This week, my guest is Joe Trippi, Partner with Trippi, Norton and Rossmeissl, Democratic Strategist, CNN Contributor. Trippi has been in the business of campaigning since the 70s. His client list includes, but not limited to, races for Tom Bradley, Ted Kennedy, Doug Wilder, John Edwards, Jerry Brown and Gary Hart. Recently, Trippi was the architec…

Tonight, we will compare and contrast the country’s history on the impact of politics and race. The political history of athletes like Muhammad Ali, Tommy Smith and John Carlos is embedded in US history, but what can we learn from their plight in the wake of protests by Colin Kapernick and the NFL? Guest: Dr. Nathan Hare, Founder of the Black Think…

What should we expect with the newly elected Congress in January? Will newly elected Congress provide a check and balance with current administration? The U.S. Virgin Islands were struck by two Category 5 hurricanes last year, so aren't we hearing about the recovery efforts? What is happening in Florida and Georgia with the election results? Guest:…

Does the Democrats have any goals after winning the House? Is there a ground game or new messaging? What is the political future of Beto O'Rourke and Andrew Gillum? Does the nation have 'Georgia on their mind?' What happens now that Sessions is out?저자 Cara Live

The midterm elections are heating up. Each candidate is making their closing argument on why they are the best fit for the job. So, who's winning the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts prior to the midterms? What is the current political climate? Why is it important to vote? Guest: Scott Lindsay, Senior Adviser for Tennessee's Democratic Gubernatorial…

The art of filmmaking is to tell a story through film. Films influence culture and societies. How are stories developed? What are the challenges of raising capital through such vehicles as Kickstarter compared to traditional means? Has the power of the internet made it easier to market and distribute? Guests: Ryan Walker, New York & Regina Griffin,…

Are cities shifting their financially-burdensome citizens to suburban municipalities? Are we promoting further community disarray by moving our most financially-vulnerable citizens away from the city core and its many services? Who benefits most from the influx of wealthier city citizens? http://www.facebook.com/InMyOpinionTV…

What are the policy differences between Pres. Bush's "No Child Left Behind" and Pres. Obama's "Race to the Top?" What is the success rate for both policies? Why is there a partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans in idealogy as it relates to higher education? Since under performing schools have economic challenges, how do they garner oppor…

Why is it necessary to bridge the growing divide between atheists and religious adherents? If you are a person of faith, is it worth while to find common ground with an atheist? If you are an atheist, what can you learn from a person of faith? What does it mean to be an atheist? This program, which is accompanied by a television production, feature…

What is the relationship between the growth of the prison system and the Emancipation Proclamation? Is there a defining difference between plantation life and the convict leasing system? What is the effect of marijuana on mass incarceration? Why is the plight of violence in Chicago causing Black Men a better chance of going to prison than to colleg…

THERE'S A DELAY AFTER INTRO. SHOW BEGINS AT 4:15 MARK. NO ADDITIONAL AUDIO ISSUES. Will Lebron James remain in Cleveland? Will Mike Brown survive as head coach in Cleveland? What impact will Michael Jordan's ownership of Bobcats bring to the team? What is the possibility of a Lakers v. Celtics final? Does VH1's 'Basketball Wives' feed into stereoty…

Tonight's show features Nigerian-born musician, Kuku. His captivating sound can be described as jazz, soul and folk.저자 Cara Live

After the intro, there's a 3 minute delay of total silence because my guest was not ready :-(. Skip that and the intro plays again and the interview starts. No problem with audio from that point on! Will injuries plague the Celtics in the playoffs? Can the Celtics expect Kevin Garnett to return? Which NBA draft class is the best of all time? Are an…

Is Limbaugh the leader of the GOP? Will Blagojevich prevail? Do you agree with Stimulus Plan? Is Sarah Palin planning for a 2012 run? Should Obama use political capital?저자 Cara Live

Who are the Repubs referring to as Pro-American? Does Colin Powell's endorsement matter? Is the Acorn controversy a pre-emptive strike? What is going to happen to the Republican Party?저자 Cara Live

Was the debate a deal changer for McCain? Does the Bradley effect still exist? Will the politics of distraction work? Guest: Scott Lindsey, TN Democratic Advocate저자 Cara Live

Are women ready to throw support to Palin? Did McCain commit political suicide? Should Bristol Palin's pregnancy matter? Does McCain's age matter? What is McCain's strategy? What's with Kwame Kilpatrick?저자 Cara Live

Discussion with Scott Lindsey (former Hillary supporter). What's happening at the DNC.저자 Cara Live

Larry W. wrote: An urban high school teacher took a poll & found that young urban blacks were more aligned with the conservative Right than the more liberal Democrats. How do you feel about this and also with the education that our kids are receiving/not receiving will this trend continue because of ignorance and a lack of understanding (especially…

Why doesn't Obama have a substantial lead in the polls? Is Bill Clinton angry?저자 Cara Live

What is with Jesse Jackson? War? What War? It's the ECONOMY, stupid! Read the blog: http://caralive.blogspot.com저자 Cara Live

In the past weeks, I’ve been plagued by the question of ‘Is America Ready For A Black President? With racism raising it’s ugly head since Barack Obama entered the race, the most appropriate question ‘Is A Black President Ready For America?’ Read entire blog at http://CaraLive.blogspot.com저자 Cara Live