A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

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CELEBRATING HAITIAN HERITAGE w/ DR. SOLANGES VIVENS May 08, 2024

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(Airdate 5/2/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. We are kicking off recognizing ‘Haitian Heritage Month’ with special guest and author, Dr. Solanges Vivens as we discuss her journey in writing “Girls Can Move Mountains…(2020)” and “Educated Girl, Empowered Woman (2024)” Plus, find out what’s next for this dynamic author. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ we hear from Pres. Biden regarding this week’s anti war protests. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some news about the needs of Black entrepreneurs.

READING THE ROOM w/ COMEDIAN ROY WOOD JR. May 02, 2024

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(Airdate 5/1/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Our special guest, Comedian Roy Wood Jr. is here, and we’re excited to hear about his upcoming book, and get his unique insights on the news when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’. Don’t miss when we learn who makes Roy Wood Jr. laugh. And we can’t say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ quite like Roy Wood Jr., so listen up.

ADVANCING CLIMATE JUSTICE w/ BRENDA MALLORY of the COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION May 02, 2024

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(Airdate 4/30/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Brenda Mallory from the Council for Environmental Protection literally goes ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and shares some good news about Pres. Biden’s environmental justice policies. Former Pres. “You-know-who” is at it again in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some information you need to know about the critical role the state of Florida may play in the 2024 presidential election

CELEBRATING JAZZ MUSIC May 02, 2024

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(Airdate 4/29/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Dr. Nii welcomes keyboardist for Grammy-nominated group “Black Pumas”, JaRon Marshall is here to help celebrate International Jazz Day and go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’. JaRon Marshall shares some of his influences and current playlist favs. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ we examine whether a new African american Studies course is “too woke” (47:00). Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some news about the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement.

WEATHERING THE STORM OF HEADLINES w/ APRIL REIGN May 01, 2024

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(Airdate 4/26/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Regular contributor and Creative consultant April Reign is here to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and April does not hold back her feelings about student anti war protests Flint Michigan and the continuing water crisis is the focus of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Us Finish’ with some thoughts about the fallout of the TikTok ban.

CAMPUS PROTESTS SPARK ACROSS THE COUNTRY May 01, 2024

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(Airdate 4/25/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Today we shine a spotlight on suicide w/ special guests Dr. Robin L. Smith & Courtney B. Vance. Then we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ to examine the climate of campus protests around the country. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ Dr. Nii speaks up about laws with unintentional, and potentially harmful outcomes. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some news about the White House and criminal justice reform

PROTESTS EXPLODE ACROSS COLLEGE CAMPUSES Apr 24, 2024

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(Airdate 4/24/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Do not miss when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’, and welcome our guest, contributor to the ‘Root’, Gevin Reynolds to unpack these heavy headlines . Gevin and Dr. Nii, turn their focus on the repeal of the Arizona abortion ban in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with my thoughts on the importance of campus protests in making a more perfect union.

KBLA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION ROUND UP Apr 24, 2024

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(Airdate 4/23/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. We are still celebrating ‘Earth Day 2024’ when we invite our guests Rev. Ken Korver & Todd Boquet from The Compton Initiative to go Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ on climate justice and to share with us how they are changing the image of Compton one block at a time. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’, Google’s firing of protesting employees is not a good sign . Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with how dangerous it will be if Trump gets immunity from prosecution.

CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 2024 Apr 24, 2024

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(Airdate 4/22/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Today is the official ‘Earth Day 2024’ Celebration on KBLA! Dr. Nii & KBLA Chief Visionary Officer Tavis Smiley hit the streets to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and interviewed Compton Mayor Emma Sharif and Congresswoman Laura Anderson. Never miss a moment of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some reflections on key issues

HAPPY HOUR HEADLINE w/ AL REYNOLDS Apr 19, 2024

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(Airdate 4/19/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Always a pleasure to have guest Al Reynolds stop by to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and beyond. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ we take a look at some moves by Unilever on environmental pledges. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some props for J. Cole.

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