Another View The Radio Show Podcast
649 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAnother View is a weekly call-in radio talk show that discusses today’s topics from an African American perspective.
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Round Table: On the Issue of Race
May 25, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhen was the last time you had a meaningful conversation about race? Did you come away with understanding - or were you frustrated and angry? Why is it so difficult to talk about race and racial matters? On the next Another View we'll talk about "talking about race" with our round table pundits, Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; NSU professor Carol Pretlow; community activist Bill Thomas; and author, talk show host and journalist Wil LaVeist. In addition, John Johnson, head of...
Norfolk Public Schools Update
May 18, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThis week the Norfolk School Board appointed Dr. Samuel T. King as the new superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools. On the next Another View, we'll talk with Dr. King about his new position and his vision for this urban school district. We'll also talk with school board chair, Dr. Kirk T. Houston, and interim superintendent Mr. Michael Spencer about transition plans and how NPS is doing in improving on-time graduation rates and lowering the drop out rate. It's all a part of WHRO and the C...
Another View Round Table - On the Issue of Race
May 11, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhen was the last time you had a meaningful conversation about race? Did you come away with understanding - or were you frustrated and angry? Why is it so difficult to talk about race and racial matters? On the next Another View we'll talk about "talking about race" with our round table pundits, Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; NSU professor Carol Pretlow; community activist Bill Thomas; and author, talk show host and journalist Wil LaVeist. In addition, John Johnson, hea...
Healthy Norfolk
May 04, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThere's a new city initiative in Norfolk - it's called "Healthy Norfolk"! The goal is to improve health and wellness throughout Norfolk by actively promoting healthy policies, environmental change and education. But what does all of this mean? How can a city become healthy? What will be required of citizens? Is anyone else doing this? Why should we care? We'll answer these and other questions during our conversation with Norfolk Councilwoman Terri Whibley, M.D, ; Dominique Williams, M....
Spartan Crusade for Academic Excellence
April 27, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBIt's called the Spartan Crusade for Academic Excellence, or SCAS. It's the newest academic and community initiative at Norfolk State University, designed to change the educational landscape in Hampton Roads. On the next Another View, we talk with NSU President Tony Atwater, Ph.D, about SCAS - what is is...how it works...and how it will improve on-time graduation rates and lower the drop out rate. It's all a part of WHRO's American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen. Join guest host Lisa Godl...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
April 20, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAlpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African American college women - founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University. On the next Another View we'll talk with members of AKA about Greek life, their mission and purpose, and answer the question of relevancy in 2012. Our guests include AKA sorors Barbara Ciara, Dianne Blakeney, and Kellee Edmonds. Plus, an audio tour of 30 Americans now on exhibit at the Chrysler Museum. It's all on...
To Spank or Not to Spank
April 13, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MB"Spare the rod, spoil the child". "That's what's wrong with our kids today - we give them time out instead of spanking them!". "My Mom beat me and I turned out ok!" Sound familiar? Corporal punishment has been the norm in many communities, including the African American community. But is it the right thing to do? Can we discipline our children and get them to behave without hitting them? On the next Another View, we talk with Asadah Kirkland, author of "Beating Black Kids". Ms. Kirkla...
Race, Part II - The Female Perspective
April 06, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThe killing of Trayvon Martin has stirred up a national conversation about race and how we treat each other, particularly as it pertains to African American males. This week on Another View we'll continue the dialogue, but this time from the African American female perspective. Black women and Black men experience racism differently and we'll explore those differences with our guests, relationship expert and CEO of Trace Consulting, Alvean Lyons; Dr. Colita Nichols Fairfax, Associate Profes...
Special Edition Round Table: Trayvon Martin
March 30, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBTrayvon Martin, an African-American teen, was shot to death on February 26, 2012 by neighborhood watch participant George Zimmerman, who is Hispanic. Trayvon was unarmed. Zimmerman says it was self defense and has not been arrested. The shooting and lack of arrest have sparked protests nationwide, and has re-opened the discussion about race and profiling of African American males. On the next Another View, we convene a special round table to talk about the issues surrounding the killing ...
Help for High School Dropouts
March 23, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThere is a lot of emphasis placed on keeping kids in school and on track to graduate with their class...yet every 26 seconds a teen decides to drop out of high school. What are the pressures, both societal and educational, that makes a kid give up? And once they've left high school, what are the alternatives? On the next Another View, we'll talk about two alternative programs designed to help kids get back on track and become productive citizens. We'll talk with Luther Boykin and Elijah C...
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
March 16, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBSo you raise your children and watch with pride as they have children of their own. But suddenly, "life gets in the way" and for a variety of reasons, you find yourself a grandparent raising a granchild. It's a phenomenon that is on the rise in the African American community. On the next Another View we'll examine this change in family construct and explore its effects on the grandchild, the parent and the grandparent. Our experts include Kathy Dial, Director of Youth and Family Services w...
Another View Round Table - March, 2012
March 09, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBFrom politics to pop culture, there's plenty for the Another View Round Table to discuss! Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, NSU professor; community activist Bill Thomas, and journalist, author and talk show host Wil LaVeist for engaging and entertaining conversation! It's intelligent conversation from an African American perspective. Join us for the next Another View, Friday, March 9 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.
It's Tax Time!
March 02, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBIt's tax time, and on the next Another View, we'll have the answers to your tax questions! Just what is the earned income tax credit? What are the new deductions for this year? How do you find a reputable tax professional? And is there ever a time when you will not need to file taxes? Tax experts Rhonda Hayes and Asar Gray join us to answer your questions. Plus, it's the story of tragedy and triumph as Lisa Godley talks with Kimba Smith Pradia, author of "Poster Child".
A Conversation with Political and Pop Culture Commentator: Jehmu Greene
February 24, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhether she's going head to head with Bill O'Reilly on Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor or serving as the guiding the force behind Rock the Vote... Jehmu Greene is a recognized expert on voter engagement, issue advocacy and celebrity politics. Join host, Barbara Hamm Lee and our special guest Jehmu Greene as they discuss politics and pop culture. Plus, this weeks positive piece is a conversation with the first African American child to attend an all white elementary school in the south... histo...
African American Marriage/Relationships
February 17, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThe statistics are startling - according to the 2010 Census, 42% of African American adults have never been married, compared to 26% of all American adults. Thirty-one percent of Black women in their 40's have never been married, compared to 9% of white women, 11% of Asian women and 12% of Hispanic women. While the marriage numbers are low, long-term relationship numbers are more favorable. So why are so few Blacks getting married? What do we need to know about ourselves before we can e...
Another View Round Table - February 2012
February 10, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBIs PETA correct in stating that the 13th Amendment banning slavery should apply to Orcas? Is suspension enough discipline for news analyst Roland Martin based on his super bowl tweets? And tolls at the midtown and downtown tunnels connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth - some now say its a racial issue. Really? Just some of the topics our pundits will tackle on the next Another View Round Table. Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; community activist Bill Thomas; and journal...
Black History Month - Unsung Heroes of the African American Experience
February 03, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBIn honor of Black History Month we pay tribute to men and women who made a significant difference in the fight for equality, but are not well known to the general public. Historian Cassandra Newby-Alexander, PhD, shares stories of courageous and determined individuals who stood up for what's right despite personal danger and harm. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by learning about these "unsung heroes of the African American experience". And if you're a SCRABBLE fan, be sure to ...
What Defines an African American Woman?
January 27, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhen you hear the term, "Black Woman" - what comes to mind? Sapphire? Superwoman with no emotion? Career climber with no need for a man? Welfare Mom? These are all ways that African American women have been stereotyped. Now, Black women define themselves in a national survey done by the Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Find out what African American women think about career, relationships,personal finances, religion, discrimination and who they are. We'll talk about t...
African Americans and the Arts
January 20, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhen was the last time you visited a museum, saw a play or attended an arts performance? Was it a "mainstream" event, or was it geared specifically to the African American community? On the next Another View we'll talk about African Americans and the Arts - what motivates people of color to become active participants in the arts? Is it fact or fiction that Black people are only interested if the form of art represents the Black culture? Our guests, Gail Easley, Executive Director of the C...
AV Round Table - January, 2012
January 13, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBA Georgia school uses examples of slavery in math questions. Forbes Magazine's article "If I Were A Poor Black Kid" causes controversy. And in the D.C. area, Black students are two to five times more likely to be suspended or expelled than their White peers. Just some of the topics we'll discuss on the next Another View Round Table. Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, political science professor at NSU; community activist Bill Thomas; and journalist, talk...
The Lemon Project
January 06, 2012 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBHis name was Lemon. He was a slave - and he was owned by the College of William and Mary. His relationship with the College was complex..we know he sold produce to the college and even though he was a slave, in 1808 he received a Christmas bonus from the institution. The role of the College of William and Mary during slavery, and its attitude about race relations from the Civil War until today is the mission of The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation. On the next Another View we t...
The Best of Another View - 2011
December 30, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAs we bring 2011 to a close, Another View re-visits some of the best conversations we've had on radio. From our always lively "round table" discussions, featuring your favorite pundits, Roger Chesley, Carol Pretlow, Bill Thomas, and Wil LaVeist - to nationally known experts in subjects from finance to women's rights, such as Dr. Julianne Malveaux and political pundit Melissa Harris-Perry - to our ever popular positive stories of good things happening in the Black community of Hampton Roads -...
Keeping African American Boys in School
December 16, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBExamine the drop out statistics for almost any school district and you'll notice something - more than likely African American males are at the top of the list. What are the social, economic, cultural and educational challenges that force students, particularly Black males, to drop out before completing their high school education? And what are we doing about it? As a part of WHRO's American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen initiative, Another View examines the issue African American mal...
Another View Round Table - December, 2011
December 09, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThe new mid-town tunnel expansion and associated tolls - transportation blessing to the region, or isolation for the city of Portsmouth? Should municipalities make a special effort to do business with African American companies? And are you surprised that in 2011 a church would ban interracial couples from joining? Lively discussion from our round table pundits on these and other topics. Join Virginian-Pilot columnist Roger Chesley; NSU political science professor Carol Pretlow; community...
The Holiday Blues
December 02, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBShopping, decorating, dinner with friends and family...it's the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Yet...what if you're overwhelmed and trying to manage expectations of holiday happiness when you're feeling anxious and a bit sad or depressed? The holiday blues can get the best of any of us, but there are ways to cope. On the next Another View, psychiatrist Dr. Pat King, and psychologist Dr. Janis Sanchez share ways to overcome negative emotions, manage difficult family situations, and enj...
Soulful Thanksgiving Dinner
November 18, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBMmmmm - collard greens seasoned with ham hocks, candied yams with butter and brown sugar, turkey with cornbread stuffing, pound cake made from scratch...sounds yummy, but not exactly healthy, especially for those with dietary restrictions. On the next Another View guest chefs Walter Ellerbe with Savor Restaurant and Dedra Blount with Now You're Cooking Catering Service, tell us how to parpare a soulful Thanksgiving feast in a healthy way! Find out all the tricks of the trade to make the pe...
Another View Round Table - November, 2011
November 11, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAnalysis of today's issues from an African American perspective - that's what you'll hear when you listen to the members of the Another View Round Table! On the November edition, our popular pundits share their thoughts on politics, from our local election results to the latest scandal with Herman Cain. Join Virginian-Pilot columnist Roger Chesley; political science professor Carol Pretlow; community activist Bill Thomas, and journalist, author and talk show host Wil LaVeist for great conve...
Park Place School
November 04, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhat happens to an at risk elementary school student, from a low income household, who is reading at least one to two grades below class level? Can that child catch up? Is there hope for academic success? According to the leaders at Park Place School - the answer is "yes"! On the next Another View, we'll talk about this unique school designed to help struggling students get back on track despite their learning difficulties. Executive Director Michelle Schultz, Park Place School Board me...
Unsung Heroes for Civil Rights
October 28, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBReverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young - familiar names associated with the Civil Rights movement in America. But are you as familiar with people such as Howard Thurman, Evelyn T. Butts, Oliver Wright Hill or Ella Baker? On the next Another View we'll talk with Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, history professor at Norfolk State University, and professor of philosophy Dr. Kipton Jensen of Morehouse College about these and other unsung heroes of t...
Authors Melissa Harris-Perry and Christine Jahnke
October 21, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBOn the next Another View, a conversation with political science professor, political pundit and author Melissa Harris-Perry. Her latest book is called Sister Citizen - Shame, Stereotypes and Black Women in America. In the book, Harris-Perry argues that persistent harmful stereotypes interfere with black women's claims to the full rights of citizenship. She says these stereotypes profoundly shape black women's politics, contribute to policies that treat them unfairly and make it difficult ...
October 2011 Round Table
October 14, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBOn the next Another View, our Round Table pundits tackle the issues of the day from an African American perspective. Join us for a lively discussion on everything political - from the name of the Rick Perry hunting homestead, to Herman Cain's take on unemployment, to President Obama and the jobs bill. And we'll discuss some of the organizations in Hampton Roads determined to make a difference in the African American community. Virginian-Pilot columnist Roger Chesley, NSU political science ...
Women, War and Peace
October 07, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhat does war and peace look like through the eyes of women? What is the role of women in global conflict? And how do women, so often victims of war, find the strength to be peace brokers? These issues are discussed in-depth in the PBS 5 part series, Women, War and Peace. On the next Another View, we'll talk with women from the Hampton Roads area who are intimately involved with women around the world who are determined to bring peace. Joining us for this critical conversation is Abby Dis...
Portsmouth Partnership to Beat Breast Cancer
September 30, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBDid you know that more women die from breast cancer in the city of Portsmouth than any other city in Hampton Roads? The overwhelming number of fatalities from this curable disease are African American women. Why Portsmouth? How can women in that city and all over Hampton Roads take control of their health and their lives? On the next Another View we'll talk about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer with Community Health Advisor and breast cancer survivor Fredda Bryan; brea...
Single Mothers
September 23, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAccording to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 67% of African American households are headed by a single parent - in Virginia, 58% of black households are single parent households. The reasons are many - women who choose to be a single mom, divorce, death, incarceration of the dad, poverty...you get the picture. And while the usual stereotype of a single parent is a young women on welfare, uneducated and with no direction, the truth is that many single parents become so out of life circumstanc...
What's Next For Fort Monroe?
September 16, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAfter 188 years of service, Fort Monroe closed as an Army base. That means a lot of things to a lot of people. From the African American perspective, there's a history that must be preserved. On the next Another View we talk with George Wallace, Vice Mayor of Hampton, and Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, history professor with Norfolk State University, about the closing of the base and the historical implications. Plus, Lisa Godley introduces us to Sheila Arnold who makes history come alive...
September Round Table
September 09, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBOn the next Another View, the AV round table pundits share their thoughts on issues facing the African American community of Hampton Roads and beyond. This Friday we'll discuss the jobs plan put forth by President Barack Obama, the perceived rise in the number of police involved shootings of African Americans in Hampton Roads, and the phenomonon of flash mobs, among other topics. Join Virginian-Pilot columnist Roger Chesley; NSU political science professor Carol Pretlow; community activist...
African American Women and The Space Program
September 02, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhat is the role that African American women have played in the space program? And with Nasa having launched the last space shuttle, what can we hope to achieve in the future? Do opportunities even exist today for those interested the great beyond? If so, what are they? Join guest host Lisa Godley as Another View explores the past and future of the space program with three women from three different generations who've been in the trenches.
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
August 26, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBThis program has been postponed in light of Hurricane Irene. Please join us for complete coverage, including the latest weather updates from the Weather Channel and NewsChannel 3, shelter and storm preparation tips, and much more. We'll take your calls about Hurricane Irene. It's all on Another View, Friday, August 26 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM and whrv.org August 28 marks the official dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King National Memorial. It is also the 48th anniversary of the historic...
Light Rail: Economic Boon for African American Community?
August 19, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAll Aboard! This coming Friday commuters can ride Norfolk's light rail trains, also known as The Tide. According to HRT figures, around 70% of its bus ridership is African American - will those numbers translate to The Tide? Will this new form of transportation provide an opportunity that could ultimately lead to an economic improvement in the black community? What about opportunities for new business surrounding the stations? Some insight from transportation expert Bruce Williams of A. ...
August Round Table
August 12, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBIt's the second Friday of the month which means it's time for our Another View Round Table. Our pundits bring insight into issues facing the African American community. This week we'll explore the controversy surrounding a safe place for kids to play in Park Place; the mayor of New York using his personal wealth to help African American men; and what the rating downgrade and the debt ceiling package means to the black community. Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot, NSU pr...
The Racial Wealth Divide
August 05, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAccording to a new study released by the Pew Research Center, in 2009, the year of the study, the typical African American family had $5,677 in wealth, compared to the typical white household with $113k. The recession has just made things worse. So what happened to black wealth? How did the gap between the races grow so wide? And how do we get back on the economic road to wealth recovery? On the next Another View, reknowned economist, author, journalist and president of Bennett College f...
The Racial Wealth Divide
August 05, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAccording to a new study released by the Pew Research Center, in 2009, the year of the study, the typical African American family had $5,677 in wealth, compared to the typical white household with $113k. The recession has just made things worse. So what happened to black wealth? How did the gap between the races grow so wide? And how do we get back on the economic road to wealth recovery? On the next Another View, reknowned economist, author, journalist and president of Bennett College f...
New NSU President Tony Atwater
July 29, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBHe's the 5th President named to lead Norfolk State University. Dr. Tony Atwater believes it is time to elevate the profile of the University and to build consensus among his faculty, staff and students. On the next Another View, we'll introduce Dr. Atwater to Hampton Roads. What are his plans for NSU? How does he feel about the relevance of historically black colleges and universities in today's academic environment? What will be different under his administration? Meet Dr. Tony Atwate...
New NSU President Tony Atwater
July 29, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBHe's the 5th President named to lead Norfolk State University. Dr. Tony Atwater believes it is time to elevate the profile of the University and to build consensus among his faculty, staff and students. On the next Another View, we'll introduce Dr. Atwater to Hampton Roads. What are his plans for NSU? How does he feel about the relevance of historically black colleges and universities in today's academic environment? What will be different under his administration? Meet Dr. Tony Atwate...
Black and Gay in the African American Community
July 22, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhat is life like if you are African American and gay or lesbian? Are the issues of racism, sexism, religion and intolerance compounded by race? Is there solace within the African American community, or rejection because of the gay lifestyle? And what about the black church...what role does it play in teaching understanding and acceptance? On the next Another View we'll talk about being black and gay in Hampton Roads, with Minnie Whitehead, LCSW; businessman Finley Cooperwood, and Reveren...
Black and Gay in the African American Community
July 22, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBWhat is life like if you are African American and gay or lesbian? Are the issues of racism, sexism, religion and intolerance compounded by race? Is there solace within the African American community, or rejection because of the gay lifestyle? And what about the black church...what role does it play in teaching understanding and acceptance? On the next Another View we'll talk about being black and gay in Hampton Roads, with Minnie Whitehead, LCSW; businessman Finley Cooperwood, and Reveren...
July Round Table
July 12, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBOn this debut edition of Another View our round table pundits discuss everything from the Virginia Beach NAACP name calling to Michelle Bachman and the marriage vow to black unemployment. It's a lively discussion with Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, NSU political science professor; Bill Thomas, community activist, and author, journalist and talk show host Wil LaVeist.
July Round Table
July 12, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBOn this debut edition of Another View our round table pundits discuss everything from the Virginia Beach NAACP name calling to Michelle Bachman and the marriage vow to black unemployment. It's a lively discussion with Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, NSU political science professor; Bill Thomas, community activist, and author, journalist and talk show host Wil LaVeist.
A new chapter begins for Another View
July 12, 2011 17:01 - 1 hour - 8.32 MBAnother View is a public radio program that addresses issues specific to the vibrant African American community of Hampton Roads.