A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

Latest Episodes:

Making A Career Pivot or Needing a Leadership Tune-Up? Mar 11, 2025

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In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach Dr. Sabine Charles to talk about her Leadership MEQ (Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Qualities) program designed for anyone looking for a leadership tune-up or career pivot. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Tyler Perry's "Beauty In Black" Co-Star Ricco Ross Opens Up Mar 11, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" co-star Ricco Ross to talk about the connection between his character Horace and his own father, advice for African-Americans interested in living abroad, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Fact vs. Fiction on Medicaid Cuts from Frontline Leader Mar 05, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO of CHC: Crating Healthier Communities to talk about fate of Medicaid, implications for our fellow Americans, and what we can do about it. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Comedian George Wallace on New Show & State of U.S. Mass Deportation Mar 03, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Comedian George Wallace to talk about his new show "Clean Slate" with co-star and trans activist Laverne Cox. Later we learn from National Bar Association Immigration Chair Allen Orr and Shan Potts of the Law Offices of Shan Potts about the state of the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts, why Black people should be concerned, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Widow of Muhammad Ali Keeping His Memory Alive Through New Compassion Study Feb 28, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mrs. Lonnie Ali to talk about the Muhammad Ali Center's foremost study on compassion, surprising and not so surprising insights, and lessons we can draw in using compassion to combat injustice and bridge divides. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Livingstone College President on $10 million gift and Kamala Harris Effect Feb 26, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony Davis to talk about the storied HBCU's recent $10 million anonymous gift, recent trends in Black student enrollment, pre/post-election Kamala Harris effect, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Win With Black Women” Founder on Joy Reid MSNBC Exit Feb 25, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by “Win With Black Women” Founder Jotaka Eaddy to talk about how she worked with “Win With Black Men” and others to bring nearly 25,000 folks together on a Sunday night to organize in support and solidarity for Joy Reid following her unexpected exit from MSNBC. Listen to her call to action and where she believes we go from here. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Win With Black Women” Founder on Joy Reid MSNBC Exit Feb 25, 2025

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Tavis Smiley and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Launch "Fired but Not Forgotten: The Testimony Project" Feb 21, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by KBLA Chief Visionary Officer and nationally syndicated radio host Tavis Smiley to talk about President Trump's Black History Month celebration, mass layoffs of federal workers, and new "Fired but Not Forgotten: The Testimony Project" intended to amplify the stories of Black federal workers. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

NAACP Image Awards Growing It's Black Excellence Footprint On and Off Stage Feb 20, 2025

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by NAACP Image Awards Senior Advisor Nicholas Wiggins to preview the highly anticipated awards show, delve into NAACP's impact work in support of Altadena community, outlines goals of its new Black Consumer Advisory in response to DEI backsliding in Corporate America, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!