AfroEconomics #30: Furloughed

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This Government shutdown is now officially the longest in US History. Nearly 800,000 workers did not get a paycheck. Here are the steps to take when facing a financial crisis. This week we address financial strategies vs. emotions. Checkout how to build bridges and communicate through a financial crisis.

R. Kelly performs at the BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Sunday, June 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP)

Hollywood Live Extra #68: Breaking Down the Surviving R. Kelly Docuseries

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2015 file photo. musical artist R. Kelly performs the national anthem before an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks in New York. Officials in a Georgia county want an upcoming concert by R. Kelly canceled after a media report accusing the singer of mental and physical abuse of women. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners this week sent a letter asking Live Nation, the company contracted to book events at a county-owned venue outside Atlanta, to cancel Kelly’s Aug. 25, 2017 concert.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
FILE – In this Nov. 17, 2015 file photo. musical artist R. Kelly performs the national anthem before an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks in New York. Officials in a Georgia county want an upcoming concert by R. Kelly canceled after a media report accusing the singer of mental and physical abuse of women. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners this week sent a letter asking Live Nation, the company contracted to book events at a county-owned venue outside Atlanta, to cancel Kelly’s Aug. 25, 2017 concert.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Breaking down the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries with entertainment journalist Jawn Murry and therapist Margena Carter.

TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2018 - The cast and producers of ABC's "The Rookie" at the Disney | ABC Television Summer Press Tour 2018, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. (ABC/Image Group LA)
ALEXI HAWLEY (WRITER/CREATOR/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER), RICHARD T. JONES, AFTON WILLIAMSON, NATHAN FILLION, ALYSSA DIAZ, TITUS MAKIN JR., MERCEDES MASON

Hollywood Live Extra #67: The Rookie stars Afton Williamson and Titus Makin

Tanya Hart speaks with Afton Williamson and Titus Makin from the ABC show, The Rookie.

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Afton Williamson’s previous television credits include VH1’s The Breaks, HBO’s The Night Of, Cinemax’s Banshee, Showtime’s Homeland and NBC’s Shades of Blue. On the feature side, her film credits include Man on a Ledge and Pariah.

Equally comfortable on stage, Williamson made her Broadway debut in David Mamet’s Race. She also appeared in the world premiere production of The Legend of Georgia McBride at MCC Theater.

An Ohio native, Williamson received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern Michigan University and earned her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama. She now calls New York City her home.

 

 

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Titus Makin attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts’ professional training program in New York City. Upon graduating, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his entertainment career on a larger professional level. He quickly found success as a recurring character on Fox’s hit show Glee for several seasons. As one of the original Warblers, he was able to tour the world with the Glee Live! In Concert tour, which also turned into a feature-length docudrama film.

Makin went on to star in the CW series Star-Crossed. Before his role in Star-Crossed, he starred as the lead in the NBC TV movie Game of Your Life; in addition, he had a leading role in the TV movie A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song. His episodic work has included recurring roles on Hulu’s season three of The Path and Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars. Additionally, Makin can be seen in episodes of NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, The Closer, Castle, Grimm, and various international appearances and tours related to Glee.

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A Greater Story #9: Sam Collier interviews Nona Jones Director of Faith Based Partnerships at Facebook

Nona Jones, Director of Global Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook joins Sam to talk about the Facebook project, her journey, and the intersection of faith and social media. www.nonajones.com

 

 

 

Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

On The Record #67: TD Jakes talks about the future and changes

Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Bishop TD Jakes talks about the upcoming year and changes ahead for 2019.

 

 

Stephen Bishop arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Sleepless" at Regal L.A. Live on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP)

Hollywood Live Extra #66: Interview with Stephen Bishop in “Coins For Christmas”

Interview with Stephen Bishop talking about his TV movie, “Coins For Christmas.”

The film chronicles single mom Madison (Essence Atkins) who’s saved all year to make sure her teenage kids have the best Christmas ever. That is until she gets fired from the bookstore she manages and comes home to find that the IRS has frozen her bank account due to delinquent taxes her ex-husband failed to pay. Desperate to pay bills and buy gifts for her children, Madison jumps into the ever-popular “gig economy.” That’s when she meets and eventually gets hired by arrogant, sidelined former professional football player Alec Darby (Stephen Bishop), who is also secretly on the verge of going broke. This odd couple butts heads time and time again but can the Christmas spirit help these two get past their bickering, learn from each and ultimately forge a lasting friendship?

Coins for Christmas also stars TC Carson, Kelly Price, and Karlie Redd.

AfroEconomics #27: Starting from zero

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Amazingly what we start with – doesn’t have to stop us. Check out this information from Kimbro’s survey of Black billionaires and millionaires. This week’s podcast features key steps to building wealth through researching the habits of the wealthy. I started from zero just like most of today’s Black Billionaires and millionaires – did you?

 

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A Greater Story #7: Sam Collier interviews Reach Records recording artists on their Christmas Album, “The Gift”

In this holiday-filled episode, Sam Collier interviews Reach Records recording artists and executives about their first-ever Christmas album, The Gift: A Christmas Compilation. Tedashii, 1k Phew, WhatupRG, Marcus Hollinger, and Ace Harris join Sam for faith filled discussion under girded with compassion, empathy and hope. Get their new album TODAY!