Street Soldiers Radio

Street Soldiers Radio: Impact of Sports

A conversation about sports and its place in our lives. Also the passing of OJ Simpson. Guests: Coach Nate Ford, Coach Eric Washington and Coach Khalid Elahi. 

Street Soldiers Radio- Let’s Talk Politics

Dr. James Taylor-USF Professor of Politics joins Street Soldiers Radio as we discuss politics. Dr. Robert Alexander-Hood to Higher Education joins us the second hour to discuss his new documentary Reclaiming Our Humanity which explores the remarkable journeys of six African American men who defied the odds, rebuilding their lives after incarceration. Their stories are…

Street Soldiers Radio: Domestic Violence Awareness

Street Soldiers Radio: Domestic Violence Awareness with guests Sabrina Robertson, LaShara Johnson, Clifford Gahagan, and Dr. Craig Adams. 

Street Soldiers Radio: Religion & Spirituality

Street Soldiers Radio discusses religion and spirituality and how it impacts your life with our audience and guest, Deacon Larry Chatmon of St. Paul of the Shipwreck located in the African-American Arts and Cultural district and community of the Bayview of San Francisco.

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness

Street Soldiers Radio discussed the complex layers of human trafficking with the executive director  Vanessa Russell of Love Never Fails (based in Oakland, CA) and Elizabeth Quiroz of Redemption House of the Bay Area (Santa Rosa, CA). Real life journeys are shared, signs of the various forms of trafficking are explained and we are saddened…

Street Soldiers Radio: Phenomenal Women

Street Soldiers Radio gave praise to the phenomenal women in our lives. Our callers shared women who have impacted their lives, and we celebrate the achievements of the women of Alive & Free.

Street Soldiers Radio: Our Relationship Show

We explore relationships with our callers and audience with special guest Sabrina Robertson LCSW.

Street Soldiers Radio: Black History Show

Our 1st show of Black History Month. What do you know…and what don’t you know? Knowledge is Power. Guests: Justin Boyle, Masiyah Edwards, Erika Albury, Lowell Davis, Zuri Swift, Julianna Moore and Carl Levy.

Street Soldiers Radio: Clarence B. Jones

Street Soldiers Radio honors Clarence B. Jones-Martin Luther King, Jr.’s lawyer and speechwriter and author of his newest book, Last of the Lions with guest Jonathan Greenberg.

Street Soldiers Radio: Race Relations Through the Eyes of Young People

How students identify themselves and how they see race in themselves and others. Guests: Mitzi Perez, Diana Nguyen, Juan Cabrera, Mariana Cook, Mariana Calvario.

Street Soldiers Radio: Willie Mays Scholars

The Willie Mays Scholars program creates opportunities for our youth to not only overcome racial and educational inequities, but to succeed in high school, college and beyond. The team who helps to make this happen and students will join us on air. In partnership with Alive & Free and 100% College Prep and the Giants…

Street Soldiers Radio: Stop the Hate

A Conversation About the Impact of Hate and Bullying on Youth. Guests: Mitzi Perez-Caro, Juan Cabrera, Willow Martinez Gomez, Sasha Abigana, Betzy Ruiz Moncada, Aaliyah Hanvey and Janna Nievarez.

Street Soldiers Radio: Street Soldiers Radio Anniversary

Street Soldiers Radio Anniversary Show. Street Soldiers Radio celebrates our 31st Anniversary of stopping the violence with conversation over the radio airwaves with our guests and audience on 106.1 KMEL/iHeartRadio. Guests: LaShara Johnson, Johnnie Dempsey, Vanessa Russell, Jamaal Kizzee, Michelle Phillips, Stan Logwood, Sadio Simon, and Llowellyn Syce.

Street Soldiers Radio: Thankful & Grateful

This Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? Our callers share what they are grateful for and what they’re eating this holiday. We are also joined by Gus Smith who shares about his daughter’s achievement- the movie Kemba is being premiere across the world as it explores the life of Kemba Smith-Pradia and as a sheltered…

Street Solders Radio-Acceptance, Understanding and Love: Autism Awareness

A family’s journey. Loving and caring for someone with Autism. Guests: Gary Hall and Ryan Hall.

Street Soldiers Radio: Jyairrah’s Kids

The more you know, the more you owe is a Coachism our students live by. Alive & Free collegian and University of Chicago junior Jyairrah Martin introduces us to her students on our latest episode of Street Soldiers Radio. Guests: Jyairrah Martin, Jayden Johnson, Bria St. Clair, Uchenna Nnawuchi, Yaa Agyena, Trinity Leflore, Zoe Snelling,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Open Lines

Street Soldiers Radio listened to our callers as they shared current issues that are affecting their lives. We also heard from Alive & Free’s Training Institute participants share how the class impacted their lives.

Street Soldiers Radio: Uplifting Our Community

Donald Lacy joins us with the LoveLife Foundation who is committed to promoting life and saving lives through community revitalization, leadership and development. Author Dr. Tarramazz Harris shares insight of an urban rapper who navigated his way through a journey of becoming a black doctor/clinical psychologist.

Street Soldiers Radio: Hazing

In the documentary HAZING, award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt lifts the veil on secret underground rituals that are often dehumanizing, abusive and sometimes deadly. Street Soldiers sits down with Byron Hurt and the families from his documentary to share their experiences with hazing.

Street Soldiers Radio: Good People Doing Good Things

Street Soldier Radio: End Human Trafficking

Together we can end Human Trafficking. We discuss with our guests: Vanessa Russell—Founder-Love Never Fails Dr. Jennifer Lyle—Executive Director-MISSSEY Betty Ann Hagenau—Founder/Executive Director-BAATC (Bay Area Anti Trafficking Coalition)

Street Soldiers Radio: Where Are the Parents Part 2

Street Soldiers Radio continues our discussion about parenthood as our callers share their observations, personal experiences and more. Tune in every Sunday at 8pm PST on 106.1 KMEL/iHeart Radio and watch us on Facebook.com/StayAliveAndFree. 

Street Soldiers Radio: Where Are the Parents?

Street Soldiers Radio asked our callers to share their thoughts and experiences with parenting with guests LaShara Johnson and Jamaal Kizzee.

Street Soldiers Radio: Life After Covid

How has life changed for you after Covid-19? Dr. Andre Campbell, Trauma Surgeon & Clinical Educator joins Street Soldiers Radio to discuss the latest updates on Covid. We also take questions from our callers who share their experiences and concerns with Street Soldiers Radio.  Erika Lazo, author of My Covid Diary: Reflections of Childhood, Parenthood and…

Street Soldiers Radio: Men, Masculinity and Emotional Masks

Street Soldiers Radio is joined by guests Ashanti Branch, Johnathan Pugh Jr. and Wenceslao Soto with a discussion about men, masculinity and the emotional masks. The Ever Forward Club was founded by Ashanti Branch in 2004 at San Lorenzo High School. While teaching mathematics, Branch observed the young men of color in his classes moving…

Street Soldiers Radio: Police Accountability & Reform

Street Soldiers Radio: King’s Accountability Group

Meet the Kings Accountability Group-an organization that provides professional development and mentoring services to improve the lives of others. Guests: Victor Johnson, Terrance Howard and Dr. Joe Cannon. Also a conversation with USF Professor of Politics James Taylor about the Trump indictments.

Street Soldiers Radio: Community Joy

Community Joy-Alive & Free’s new Collegians. Ms. Estell and Ms. Demetra’s 2023 College Prep Class in the house.

Street Soldiers Radio: A Tale of Two Alive & Free Omegas

Street Soldiers Radio shared the stories of two Alive & Free Omegas- one from then, and one from now. Two of my favorite guys- USF professor Dr. Reginold Daniels and USF college student Aaron Meneses joined us to share their stories. Some get it right away and some get it sooner or later….and when they both…

Street Soldiers Radio: Social Media & Your Mental Health

Multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Street Soldiers Radio discusses the impact of social media on our mental health with health professionals Jamal Kizzee LMFT, Sabrina Robertson LCSW and LaShara Johnson.

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 40 Years of East Palo Alto

Street Soldiers Radio celebrated the 40th anniversary of East Palo Alto, CA. It was on July 1,1983 that EPA became incorporated. I’ll bet you didn’t know that this 2.5 square mile city currently has 9 players in the NFL. Remarkable! Current All Pro wide receiver Devante Adams is one of them. We were joined by…

Street Soldiers Radio: Supreme Court Decisions

Street Soldiers Radio talks about the recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action and student loans. Also a conversation with participants inthe Alive & Free Prescription Training. Guest: Stanford Law Professor Rick Banks.

Street Soldiers Radio: 50 Years of Hip Hop

Guests: Jermaine King, Justin Boyle, Kareem Ervin, Jyairrah Martin, DeVitta Briscoe, G Biz and more.  “Hip hop was like a force that took over the planet.” shares the Soul. “I remember being in the 6th grade and noticing that there was this whole new thing that was happening. With me, it started with the break dancing.…

Street Soldiers Radio: Joys of Fatherhood

Join Street Soldiers Radio as we celebrate the joys of fatherhood with callers, guests Elgin Rose and Khalid White and our Alive & Free alumni.  “Fatherhood was the single greatest thing I did,” shares Paul.  “I’m here to make sure that I win for my son and my wife,” shares Omari. 

Street Soldiers Radio: “Heart” Work of Young People

Street Soldiers Radio: Gun Violence Awareness Week

Street Soldiers Radio discusses Gun Violence Awareness Week and also share a story of Redemption. Guests: Abené Clayton and DeVonte Parson

Street Soldiers Radio: Mental Health Matters

Street Soldiers Radio continues our discussion on Mental Health with therapists Jamal Kizzee-LMFT, Sabrina Robertson-LCSW, and Sonji Walker-LCSW.

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Motherhood

Street Soldiers Radio celebrates Motherhood and all of the things that come with it. Our guests share their personal stories of growing up and the influence their mother’s had on them as well as their own experiences as being mothers.

Street Soldiers Radio: A Soldier’s Mental Health Journey with Bipolar Disease

Special guest Jamila Collins shares her experience as a person living with bipolar disorder to encourage understanding, love, and support.

Street Soldiers Radio: For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration is a celebration of brotherhood. A two-decade tutorial in spoken word craftsmanship mixed with ‘Black Boy Joy.’ It speaks eloquently on fatherhood, depression, relationships, home and street life, childhood trauma, love, and heartache in a way never touched before by any artists. After multiple sold-out shows in Oakland, CA, and Hollywood, CA,…

Street Soldiers Radio: A Night of Spoken Word

In honor of Spoken Word Month, Street Soldiers Radio is excited to share a night filled with poetry and spoken word from Donté Clark and Javier Reyes.

Street Soldiers Radio: From Juvenile Hall to City Hall

“From Juvenile Hall to City Hall: Your Resume Can Change” is the title of the autobiography & journey of Alive & Free alum & San Francisco’s District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton. “Because even in my life professionally having something to look forward to is always something that drives me and the fact that. When I…

Street Soldiers Radio: 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

We celebrate Women’s History month with the families of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight”, join Street Soldiers Radio to share the stories of the all-female battalion of the Women’s Army Corps. The 6888th had 855 predominately all Black women, both enlisted and officers, and was led by Major Charity…

Street Soldiers Radio: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Street Soldiers tackles the complex issues of domestic violence. Our guests include  Pamela Tate, Taylor Stommel, Geoffrea Morris of the Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence and LaShara Johnson of the West Contra Costa County Justice Center. 

Street Soldiers Radio: A Salute to Women

Street Soldiers Radio salutes women who are impacting families and community. Featured Guests: Rita Forte, Tracy McCray, Michelle Phillips and Maya Cameron-Gordon. “What a joy to be in this space with you, your wisdom, your experience, your expertise, your sharing, your openness and willingness to lead, guide and help other women, hopefully who are out there listening,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Stopping the Violence

Stopping the Violence: Why is there so much violence and what have you seen work to stop it?  Callers share their thoughts about the issue as we speak with violence prevention leaders across the country and world. On the panel: Devitta Briscoe, Khalid Elahi, Tamiko Ferguson, Stefan Wilson, Garey Thompson, Jermaine King, Doug Fort, Llowellyn Syce…

Street Soldiers Radio: Alive & Free/Omega Boys Club’s 36th Anniversary

Join Street Soldiers Radio as we celebrate Alive & Free/ Omega Boys Club’s 36th Anniversary in keeping young people Alive & Free…and Educated! Our students from every generation share their memories and the impact of the teachers and the Club.  

Street Soldiers Radio: Black Joy Parade

An interview with Elycia Thomas-Knight parade manager & Amber Lester Co-Founder of the Black Joy Parade. Plus a ticket giveaway for the Best of the Bay Youth Step Show Competition.

Street Soldiers Radio: A Salute to Black Love!

We talk with real couples about their love story, their challenges and growth as we celebrate Black Love!

Street Soldiers Radio: Best of the Bay is Back!

Best of the Bay is Back for 2023! Founder Kino Carson joins Street Soldiers Radio to share his vision, purpose and mission with his annual Urban Heat Academy Youth Step Show Competition. We discuss the significance of youth participating in stepping and taking pride in their techniques with the coaches and collaboraters of the program.…