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The Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County's Charter was voted into existence on June 28, 1962. It was a result of the desire to combine two competing governments (Nashville and Davidson County) into one. The intent was to better... more

During our last episode on May 21, 2019, a most powerful and important point was made by two participants. Both a man and woman shared the position that Urban America remains separated in interest and purpose in 2019... more

Over the last eighty plus years, the issues and conditions of Urban America have evolved into what they are today. They began with socioeconomic strain and continue with the same today. Because the same people repeat the same habits... more

Thanks to all of our loyal listeners! If you have been following us then you know that TALK-STRAIGHT has a basic format: Host Generated Topics - Opening Monologue – Question/Answer. Well again - tonight we suspend with the... more

Perhaps the most pivotal creation from the beginning of time is ?WOMAN?! Often her significance is minimized in social, economic and political arenas. Additionally, the threat to her health, stability and vitality is increased as she makes herself... more

When one watches the new covering urban neighborhoods across America, it is easy to assume that all is ?doom and gloom?. However in reality there are many powerful stories of triumph and success that goes unnoticed and reported to the... more

In the game of Chess, the goal is to corner your opponent and put them in a position that they are captured and cannot move. In affect they lose their independence on the board. For far too many people, they feel captured by life... more

We are taught that the place of worship is where people should not forsake to gather. There they can share testimonies that strengthen one another. However, with great irony…the one place young minds, with a lot on them; seems to... more

All too often in the Urban experience there are diverting incidents or issues that take away from real important concerns. These divergent episodes are root causes for generational poverty, social stagnation and current frustration with... more

On this past Tuesday Night's episode, the host, co-host and panel set the stage for engaging Urban American male youth. Tonight in part two of the discussion, we seek to hear directly from some young males and offer them our best... more

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