Rainbow Soul

Host Deardra Shuler talks to radio personality Bob Law, former host of WWRL's "Night Talk," about the status of Black Radio after the loss of KISS-FM in its recent merger with WBLS. A community activist, Bob Law is the founder of the National Respect Yourself Youth Organization, which established a national network of Respect Yourself Saturdays involving academia.  The Respect Organization has operated a baseball little league, a summer entrepreneur program which helps young people start their own business.  Also Bob Law organized the NY Peacekepers campaign which encourages non-violence. Mr Law is involved in film projects in conjunction with the Black Spectrum theatre in Queens where he is chairman of the board.  He is the playwright of "The Magic Clown," a play for children that is still being performed in NYC Public shools and he authored "Voice for the Future."  Bob's Health and Wellness store, Namaskar and his "Bob Law's Seafood Cafe" is located in Brooklyn.

Celebrating Daddy! Join us Saturday evening at  8:30 PM (EST) to get the KIDS, to BED Early :).  Everyone will have an opportunity to LISTEN to Stories and Songs with our Co-Host, Star Fish and  call-in guests. Tune in Children, Mommy, Daddy, Grand Mom & Poppi, Aunts, uncles and Babysitters.  Call in and be part of Aunt Jewel's Bedtime Stories (914) 338-0695.  Give Daddy a Message:) Eliminate the Objections to going to Bed :)  Daddy, I'm Not Sleepy Yet! Email:auntjewelbetimestories@gmail.com FB: auntjewelbedtimestories

Host Adilah Barnes interviews Paterson, NJ, native Mzuri Moyo, a.k.a Lorraine Therese Pope, on her show "Adilah."  Reared in the church, Mzuri grew up singing in The Solid Rock Baptist Church where her family had strong ties. Upon graduating from nursing school Mzuri abandoned her profession to pursue her dream and moved to Paris, France where she sang in various night clubs. This enabled her to develop her unique style of Jazzpel (Jazz and Gospel) wowing European audiences with her extraordinary, soulful sound. Upon returning to the U.S., she was cast in the cultural film Sankofa as Lucy.  After viewing Gil Noble's "Like It Is" program on ABC, where she saw the great civil rights heroine Fannie Lou Hamer, she became captivated. Upon hearing Ms. Hammer's story, Mzuri was determined to pay homage to this unknown giant. After years of research she penned an award winning one-woman show, entitled"The Fannie Lou Hamer Story." As a result, in 2001, Moyo  received the prestigious Audelco Award for best solo perfo

Host Deardra Shuler interviews latin soul singer Joe Bataan who is appearing with R&B singers, Blue Magic on Saturday, June 23rd at 8pm at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. Joe Bataan was born Bataan Nitollano to an African American mother and Filipino father and raised in Spanish Harlem. He sang doo-wop on the street corners in the 1950s and in the mid-60s formed his own band. He developed his own variation of boogaloo blending orthodox Latin pop with R*B, creating authentic Latin Soul. In 1967 he recorded Gypsy Woman crossing over to R&B radio becoming an instant hit in the Latin community. Subway Joe was his next R&B crossover hit, followed by"Ordinary Guy." Bataan also served as a producer for Ghetto Records. Bataan's next big hit was "Rap-O-Clap-O" on Salsoul Records, which he co-founded. His Afroflipino included an instrumental version of Gil Scott Heron’s “The Bottle.” After a 20-year hiatus, Bataan returned to the stage in 1995. He released "Call My Name" in 2005. Under

Host Lee-ann Benjamin (Suga) and co-host Jackie Perez (Spice) are sure to entertain you on their show entitled "The Suga and Spice Show."                                                                                                    Suga and Spice will be covering the latest gossip, as well as  flirty horoscopes and a hot topic for the day.                                                 So tune in on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm to add a little Suga and Spice in your life.

Renaissance man Keidi Obi Awadu talks with Junious Ricardo Stanton and shares his latest ventures as a raw foods vegan chef in Los Angles an ordained minister in the Sacred Order of the  Sons Of Ra Ministry and the future of www.Libradio.com. Keidi discusses spirituality from an African perspective, the challenges facing our people and his quest to help restore health to the collective body temple, recognize the divinity of nature and restore the awareness of the Mother Goddess principle.

What is your Dream? Join us Sunday evening at  7:30 PM (EST) to get the KIDS, to BED Early :).  Everyone will have an opportunity to LISTEN to Stories and Songs with our Co-Host, Star Fish and ten (10)  year old, Youth Co-hosts, Ava, fashion designer & Alara , actress have already set their goals:). Tune in Children, Mommy, Daddy, Grand Mom & Poppi, Aunts, uncles and Babysitters.  Call in and be part of Aunt Jewel's Bedtime Stories (914) 338-0695.   Eliminate the Objections to going to Bed :)  I'm Not Sleepy Yet! Email:auntjewelbetimestories@gmail.com FB: auntjewelbedtimestories

Weekly Sports Wrap Up Showwith Doc Stanley and the Posse  Legendary scribe and sportscaster Dr. M. Lee "Doc" Stanley once again returns to the airwaves with his renowned and legendary radio show "Sports In Depth."  Doc's "Posse" includes Distionio Lois, Cedrick "C-Wings," Harold J. Weston Jr., Mel Smith Jr., and "Lady A."

Host Deardra Shuler talks with Johnnie Mae and Reginald L. Wilson regarding their appearance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a play written by August Wilson and directed by Eugene Nesmith, running June 14-July 8th at Aaron Davis Hall New Haarlem Arts Theatre, located on 135th Street and Convent Ave., NYC.  Ms. Mae is best known for her HBO role as Louanne, the notorious maid in "Boardwalk Empire."  Johnnie Mae won an AUDELCO Award for Best Supporting Actress in "Why Old Ladies Cry at Weddings" and "What Would Jesus Do?"  She shared the OOBR Award for Best Ensemble Cast for "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery."  She appeared in the New Harlem Arts Theatre production of "Blues for Mister Charlie," and "Dream Deferred" at the 133rd St. Arts Center.  TV credits include: The Big C, 30 Rock, Louie and Law and Order. Reginald L. Wilson received his MFA in Theatre from the University of Florida and his undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University. He interned under Theatre denizen Woodie King, Jr.  His performances

Diane Murray Ward created Faceted Gems to showcase guests as inspirational examples of  growth and hope in others. Each guests' unique life story , hinges on their belief  in themselves, their willpower, tenacious spirit  that strengthened their resolve to try , to have faith and  listen to their inner voices culminating in the fruition of 2nd and 3rd careers they enjoy. .  They share their insights, temporary roadblocks, and life lessons . Our guests offer you encouragement . We are all multi facted gems. Listen.   

Host Lee-ann Benjamin (Suga) and co-host Jackie Perez (Spice) are sure to entertain you on their show entitled "The Suga and Spice Show."      Suga and Spice will be covering the latest gossip, as well as  flirty horoscopes and a hot topic for the day.                                                                                                      So tune in Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and add a little Suga and Spice to your life.

  Join us Sunday evening at  7:30 PM (EST) to get the KIDS, to BED Early :).  Everyone will have an opportunity to LISTEN to Stories and Songs with our Co-Host, Star Fish and  call-in guests. Tune in Children, Mommy, Daddy, Grand Mom & Poppi, Aunts, uncles and Babysitters.  Call in and be part of Aunt Jewel's Bedtime Stories (914) 338-0695.   Eliminate the Objections to going to Bed :)  I'm Not Sleepy Yet! Email:auntjewelbetimestories@gmail.com FB: auntjewelbedtimestories

  Junious Ricardo Stanton interviews psychologist and author Dr. Tom Gordon who is the catalyst for an new initiative entitled The Black Fatherhood Challenge a global program designed to empower, enable and encourage Black men to unite, stand up, stand out by taking responsibility for ourselves, our children and our communities. Dr Gordon explains some of the root causes of our maladaptive behaviors and death-styles and offers real time practical solutions to heal and empower the collective to be authentic spiritual beings despite the impediments imposed upon us by Western culture.

Host Deardra Shuler interviews Kim Coles about her upcoming show "Are You Normal, America?" starting on Monday, June 4th on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) at 9PM, a game show wherein contestants compete to win big prizes and determine if they are normal. Ms. Coles is an actress, comedienne, author, playwright and TV personality who is best known for her zany characters and outrageous humor. Ms. Coles arrived in Hollywood after being announced the runner-up in the “Big Beautiful Woman” pageant in Atlantic City, NJ. Her beauty pageant success culminated into a plus-size modeling career.  She followed that as a stand-up comedienne.  Later she appeared as Synclaire on Living Single for 5 seasons and then guest starred on Frasier, Six Feet Under, InLiving Color,One on One and the TBS comedy series 10 Items Or Less. She Co-hosted the daytime talk show, In the Loop with iVillage and has been a guest co-host for various shows, including The View and Good Day Live. She hosted BET’s My Black is Beautiful, a show that

Legendary scribe and sportscaster, Dr. M. Lee "Doc"Stanley once again takes to the airwaves with his renowned and legendary radio show, the award winning"Sports In Depth." This segment features the first lady of Blakeradio sports, Lady A.  Boxing will be the feature and Mel"Cosell"Smith Jr., will ride alongside the Doc and Lady A. This show finds Doc back in Brazil, broadcasting live from Fortalea, Brazil, the capital of the state of Ceara.  Fortaleza is one of the cities that will host the 2014 World Cup games.  Even while in Brazil, Doc will visit the"TRUST*IN*GOD*Sports*In*Depth-Entertainment-Artifacts-Museum to share his sports artifacts with sports collectors.

  Weekly Sports Wrap Up Showwith Doc Stanley and the Posse  Legendary scribe and sportscaster Dr. M. Lee "Doc" Stanley once again returns to the airwaves with his renowned and legendary radio show "Sports In Depth."  Doc's "Posse" includes Distionio Lois, Cedrick "C-Wings," Harold J. Weston Jr., Mel Smith Jr., and "Lady A."

  Join us Sunday evening at  7:30 PM (EST) to get the KIDS, to BED Early :).  Everyone will have an opportunity to LISTEN to Stories and Songs with our Co-Host, Star Fish and  call-in guests. Tune in Children, Mommy, Daddy, Grand Mom & Poppi, Aunts, uncles and Babysitters.  Call in and be part of Aunt Jewel's Bedtime Stories (914) 338-0695.   Eliminate the Objections to going to Bed :)  I'm Not Sleepy Yet! Email:auntjewelbetimestories@gmail.com FB: auntjewelbedtimestories

Legendary scribe and sportscaster Dr. M. Lee "Doc" Stanley once again takes to the airwaves with his renowned and legendary radio show, the award winning,"Sports In Depth." Doc dedicates this show to his radio mentor and father figure, the legendary Hal Jackson, the Jackie Robinson of radio for African-Americans who recently passed.  Hal was the first  African-American in the radio and entertainment world who paved the way and opened doors for other entertainment personage.  Hal was a generous and caring individual who cared for others,  He cared about everyone, all America, not just African-Americans.  He aided whomever needed the help and guidance. Jackson sowed many seeds outside of radio and entertainment.  It was Hal Jackson who planted the seeds that brought America the holiday we now observe for his dear and close friend, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Larry Hardesty, a friend of Doc and Jackson alike, joins Doc and the posse members in paying tribute and remembrance  to the life of the legendar

Host Adilah Barnes interviews Denise Nicholas who will receive the Integrity Award, presented to an artist who has brought credibility and dignity to her work. During the most violent days of the Civil Rights Movement, she apprenticed with the Free Southern Theater in Mississippi and Louisiana. Subsequently, she performed off-Broadway in the then-controversial “Viet Rock.”  Nicholas performed in multiple productions at the Negro Ensemble Company in NY.  Later, she performed with the Los Angeles Actors Theatre and achieved national fame on television in ‘Room 222” and “In The Heat Of The Night.” Ms. Nicholas appeared in feature films with Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, William Marshall and Dean Martin. Her award-winning novel, “Freshwater Road,” inspired by her involvement in the civil rights struggle, has been optioned for motion picture development. She contributed to the book “Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by Women in SNCC.” Produced by Deardra Shuler

The multi-talented Angela Johnson stops by to chat with Neil about her career, life and her latest project Revised, Edited & Flipped.   “I always want to keep it interesting, but I don’t want to have to sell sex to sell my music. That’s just not who I am,” says singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist producer Angela Johnson.   In an era of female iconography that celebrates sex tapes with fame, rewards gold-digging with television shows, and delivers lucrative endorsement deals to cat fighters rocking Jimmie Choos, Johnson is the antidote to the ceaseless media messaging of who Black women are supposed to be and presents an image of who the consummate Black woman really is. Representing bold and confident women of substance who can still have fun and command all eyes in a room with her undeniable spirit more than her undeniable cleavage, the New York native stands up for women rarely acknowledged in the media or the music. As a R&B and dance artist, Johnson has used her considerable musical gifts