We Are Everyday People
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -My aim is to promote extraordinary people doing extraordinary things. Countering the negative images that are the "only" images projected of people of color throughout the world via the various media sources of an unfair "system". In addition to unique and honest insights into current news events and the everyday challenges in life.
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A Birthday Tribute to Mr. Larry Shapiro
December 11, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBI am honored to have as my very special guest,…a great great human being…Retired master educator, Mr. Larry Shapiro. Celebrating Mr. Shapiro’s upcoming 70th birthday. This is a birthday tribute to a man who has been a father, brother, friend, advisor, counselor, supporter, and inspiration to all of us.
Hollywood-Broadway Actress, Singer, Poet Cherene Snow with Poet Debra Allison
October 02, 2014 00:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MBTalking with Cherene Snow about her career and her upcoming one woman play "Circle Session" on Sunday Oct 19 4pm at The Quarry Event Center in Chicago. Will also talk with Poet Debra Allison who will open the show with her heartfelt poetry
Tribute to my friend, my brother, a gentle giant-James Peace..Brother to Brother
September 04, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 15.1 MBA tribute my friend, my brother, a gentle giant...the late South Shore High School class of "75" Alumni James Peace III
Jimmy Williams - Owner and Artist of Chicago Based, Abstract T-Shirts
July 20, 2014 22:00 - 1 hour - 19 MBTalking with down home conscienceous and pulling no punches brother Jimmy Williams, owner and Artist of the Chicago based business, Abstract T-Shirts. We will discuss Jimmy's path to entrepreneurship in addition to the unfortunate current state of our home town Chicago, IL. We will discuss the root causes of the problem in addition to what are obvious solutions that not many people seem to be discussing. We will also discuss various topics and issues affecting the disenfranchised, the same as...
Diane Martin - Author of "Somebodies Else's Baby....and more
June 01, 2014 22:00 - 1 hour - 25.1 MBOur very special guest will be the author of the outstanding book “Somebody Else’s Baby”, the brilliant author Diane Martin...The story of “Somebody Else’s Baby” in now in production to be performed in live theatre on July 26 at Thornton Fractional North High School. We will discuss Ms. Martin’s writings, the upcoming stage play and also talk with some of the cast.
Today's Views Via Today's News - with Keith Bledsoe and Dan Lee
May 30, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.6 MBCo-hosting with me for the third time will be outstanding conscientious brother Dan Lee. We will talk about current and recent issues in addition to following up conversations heard on the days mainstream talk radio
University of Cincinnati - Chemical Engineering Major - Toddia Njanga
May 28, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.1 MBTalking with Toddia Njanga… representing Cincinnati, Ohio’s Princeton H.S and The University of Cincinnati with a degree in Chemical Engineering. A brilliant young lady who’s focus, determination, and success are the type of stories about our young adults that we don’t hear nearly enough of. We will discuss her journey, methods, and motivations. in addition to her perspectives regarding today’s youth, “the system”, education and religion.
Personal views regarding some of today's issues - A Keith Bledsoe Solo
April 30, 2014 04:30 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBI will share interesting thoughts about the Donald Sterling bs, The Pope's so-called canonizations, TIME magazine's choice of Beyonce as a most influential, the deadly combination of today's mental state and guns, Traffic violation fees rippin off Chicago citizens, and.....I will lash out at "parents", and my angle will surprise you. I will also tell you about two great things going on in Chicago that you should know and tell someone about: The Tatisa C. Joiner Foundation for Cancer Survivo...
Everyday People - Featuring Jesse Evans
April 23, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.7 MBVery conscientious and down to earth young man, Bro Jesse Evans. We will discuss our problems contributing to our backslide as a people and offer solutions. I will just open the platform and we will let it flow. I will also offer my own personal opinion on the heated debate between WVON am1690 Chicago radio host Perri Small and Journalist Hermene Hartman regarding Hartman's support of the Rethuglican candidate for Illinois’ Governor.
Message from a Black Man - Dan Lee
April 04, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.9 MBI am honored to have on for the second time a great conscientous and down to earth brother with very legitimate and respectful perspectives of this world we inhabit. Representing Dusable HS and retired from the railroad, outstanding Brother Dan Lee. We will simply talk about living life within a wicked supremist "system". A system designed to do exactly what it has successfully done throughout the years. We will help to break it down for you.
This world we inhabit - From the eyes of DeeDee DeLois Terrell.
March 30, 2014 22:00 - 1 hour - 15 MBIntroducing Ms. DeeDee DeLois Terrell. We're gonna turn it up a notch. Just want to make you "think". Whether or not you agree, just THINK! But there is no question about one thing, and that is that...WE got a problem...and WE need help! Is it in the melanin? Could it be something in that melanin that makes us as black people so submissive, passive, and gullible? Share your thoughts...We'll talk about politics, religion, LGBT, and "the system". I will also share my thoughts on the movie "12 Y...
"The System" featuring Religion and Politics, is a MF!!! Keith Bledsoe Solo
February 14, 2014 01:00 - 57 minutes - 12.9 MBMy own personal thoughts an opinions regarding a few issues.
Hollywood/Broadway Actress Cherene Snow -&- In these times with Toshiro Luttrell
February 07, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 26.6 MBChicago South Shore High School's OWN...Broadway, and Hollywood actress Cherene Snow!!!! We will discuss Cherene's career in front of the camera's including the challenges and humbling moments, and her upcoming role in a dramatic theatre play comimg up this March 2014 in Louiville, KY. And following I will talk with a conscientious brother who will share his experience coming up in the inner city of Chicago before turning his life around, in addition to his perspective of "the system", and t...
Founder of F-O-C-U-S - Melanie Sharpe- CEO of NFocus - Jasmime MCcalpin
January 31, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 16.9 MBSpecial guesst will be Founder and CEO of F-O-C-U-S - President and CEO of Prestige Properties Real Estate - Creator of new and exciting fun, touching, and heartfelt FB blog - On her second vist to WREP, Ms Melanie Sharpe...We will discuss F-O-C-U-S, and Melanie's latest venture. If you participated in the IRW (I Remember When'sday) yesterday, please call and let Melanie know what you thought. If you don't know about IRW, Melanie will explain. Will also talk with CEO/Agent of Online travel...
Perspectives of Everyday People - With Dan Lee and Celestine McCool
January 10, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 19.1 MBOur everyday person special guest is Dan Lee. A great brother whom I've engaged in many dialogs where we've agreed and respectfully disagreed on various issues. Dan is a retired railroad worker with very interesting and respectable insights on the issues that effect us in these times. We will discuss this life as seen by our independent eyes. Also talking with Celestine McCool, a young lady who's been through the system of many foster homes and is now the mother of 4 young kids but who has c...
From Inner-city "Hood" to Fatherhood - with Albert Like
December 27, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 24.8 MBTalking with "Everyday People" Mr. Albert Like. A black man born and raised in Robert Taylor Homes Projects of Chicago. He will share how he coped and how he broke away and got it together while supporting nine kids. We will elaborate on various topics including religion. Also, I willl share a great experience on this past Tuesday 12/24 at House of Bing "Mo'Better Jazz", including before and after words, after a world class performance with the world renown musical artist - saxaphonist Audl...
Dare to be different. Dare to acknowledge truth-With Maze Jackson
December 20, 2013 01:00 - 42 minutes - 9.43 MBChairman and CEO of Universal MazJac Enterprises, and host of "Let's Talk" on www.urbanbroadcastmedia.com every Wednesday 8pm est 7pm cst...In addition to being an occasional host on Chicago's WVON am1690 radio, A great conscientious brother trying to make a difference -- Maze Jackson. We talk on various issues including "the system" and it's overt controlling of the state of our youth in particular and "us" as a people in general, time magazine's man of the year, the church, LBGT movement, a...
Doing for Self - Home Entrepreneurship with Jasmine McCalpin
December 13, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 14.8 MBTalking with CEO/Agent of Online travel agency specializing in leisure travel deals and niche markets: NFocus Travel. From Chicago, IL. WREPresenting Parkside School, and San Diego St, but most of all, Chicago's South Shore High School...Ms Jasmine McCalpin...We will discuss the idea and potential of home entrepreneurship, the travel industry and ideas for great travel fun that many of us fail to even consider, and what NFocus has to offer for those individuals, families, or groups who choose...
World Renowned Saxaphonist - Audley Reid II
December 06, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 16.4 MBAudio difficulties until the 4:35 mark...Interesting and enlightening conversation with world renown musical artist, Chicago and South Shore High School's own, the great saxaphonist - Mr. Audley Reid II. Discussing his amazing career, The Audley Reid Band and it's global travels in addition to his unique musical and life perspectives, his influences, and the hard work that goes into making it look so easy.Very interesting musical and life perspectives. "We MUST get band back into all of our s...
Interview with Professor Griff
November 29, 2013 01:00 - 40 minutes - 9.06 MBThis interview actually took place on 11/8/2013. I had not posted it because I was very disappointed with my conducting of the interview as it was taking place. I felt I was in over my head and that my inexperience was being exposed. However, after listening to the interview for the first time this morning the so-called Thanksgiving Day 11/28/2013, I decided to just put it out there and let the chips fall where they may. I realize that I tend to be to hard on myself, which is not necessarily ...
Havana Moon - Larry Shapiro's Historic Trip to Cuba
November 15, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 19 MBDue to technical difficulties, there is only music for the first 15:30. You can skip if you'd like but you'll probably enjoy the cuts...Talking here with the highly respected former Chicago Crane and South Shore High educator Mr. Larry Shapiro. We will discuss Mr. Shapiro's along with daughter Sheron, and son Jeff's, resent historic trip to Cuba. This conversation among other things will again prove that we cannot believe the projected images of countries that the U.S Government would like fo...
Dr. Francis Cress Welsing explains "The System"
November 01, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 19.6 MBDr. Francis Cress Welsing will be on to discuss and explain "the system" and it's "overt" operations, the current issue regarding Jay-Z and Barney's, and whether the church has actually become a people controlling extension of the system. The mis-education of a people. We will also touch on the LGBT movement. Also look to talk to our regular guest Joe Stroter, founder and CEO of "Mo Better Jazz" Productions taking place in Chicago every Friday 7:30pm at House of Bing 6930 South Shore Drive. W...
F-O-C-U-S for Cancer Research - With Melanie Sharpe
October 25, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBThis evening 8pm est 7pm cst on WREP "We Are Everyday People" to discuss this coming Saturday's 10/26 candlelight bowling fund raiser for cancer research, and discussing her venture into entrepreneurship as president and CEO o...f Prestige Properties real estate brokers based in Lansing, IL. In addition to many volunteer roles she has taken on in the community. A Chicago native, graduate of Univ of Illinois, and another of South Shore High School's own..Melanie Sharpe. Also my regular guest,...
With Cherene Snow - Shining Stars. Making a Difference
October 18, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 23.1 MBTonight!!! 8pm est 7pm cst on "We Are Everyday People" internet radio....To discuss her amazing career and life. Hollywood and On Broadway Actress, Singer, Poet, Songwriter, Teaching Artist, and one of the most beautiful ev...eryday people you could ever know... Chicago, IL., Illinois State Univ, and South Shore High School's own...Cherene Snow. And again, the founder and CEO of "Mo'Better Jazz" productions happening in Chicago every Friday evening 7:30pm at "House of Bing" 6930 South Sho...
Is it just me?
September 27, 2013 00:00 - 41 minutes - 9.26 MBThis broadcast is just an icebreaker. The first thing I want to know is for those who've read my posts for the past four years is what have you thought about them. Am I missing something? Am I way out the box? Have I insulted you? Pissed you off? If so, how....or have I been on point? Is there anything in particular I've written that has stuck with you? Have I motivated you in any way? Do you believe there's a message in your dreams.Ever embraced a deceased loved one in a dream, really fee...