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CEO/Founder of Newark, NJ’s FP YouthOutCry on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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13466297_524854701057279_9000895265262352470_nYou’re invited to join Conversations Of A Sistah Host Ms. Tracy L. Bell as she sits down with Mr. Al-Tariq Fp Youthoutcry Best CEO and Founder of FP YouthOutCry Foundation, a 501c3 organization who builds up youth, families and the communities within the City of Newark, NJ and surrounding areas.

The organization was founded in 2006 by Al-Tariq Fp Youthoutcry Best a native of Newark who grew up in Georgia King Village housing. FP YouthOutCry is one of the more progressive non-profit organizations in the city and has impacted the lives of more than 10,000 children and families with innovative programming and events. They believe you cannot solely help the youth without meeting the needs of their families.

The Foundation is celebrating their 10th Anniversary of Entertaining, Educating and Empowering Newark’s youth, families and communities.

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Remembering James Byrd Jr., Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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byrd_sq-5a2fdac340a6984ea1924eb60a481ae382bbe80d-s6-c30James Byrd Jr. (pictured here), was murdered in Jasper, Texas on June 7, 1998. He was severely beaten, chained to the back of a pickup truck, then dragged three miles along an asphalt road.  Byrd, who remained conscious throughout most of the ordeal, was killed when his body hit the edge of a culvert, severing his right arm and head. Byrd’s murder is considered one of the worst hate crimes since the civil rights era of the sixties.

Chains Used to drag Byrd
Outline of Byrd’s Torso
Where Byrd’s head was found
James Byrd’s Grave

Byrd, 49, on a walk home from his parents home in Jasper, accepted a ride from Shawn Berry (age 24), Lawrence Russell Brewer (age 31) and John King (age 23). Berry, who was driving, was acquainted with Byrd from around town. Instead of taking Byrd home, the three men took Byrd to a remote county road out of town, beat him severely, urinated on him and chained him by his ankles to their pickup truck before dragging him for approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km). The men then dumped Byrd’s mutilated remains in front of an African-American church cemetery.

Joyce_KingJoin me tonight at 6:30 p.m. EST on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via Blog Talk Radio, as I sit down with my special guest, Joyce King, Author of HATE CRIME: The Story of a Dragging in Jasper, Texas.

The critically-acclaimed book landed King on CNN, BET, NPR, USA Radio, Book TV, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Interracial Relationships Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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1310758452-76We are seeing more and more interracial relationships today then ever before, which asks the question: are more black women open to dating and marrying outside of their race for financial security and stability? Does a white man have more to offer? Or is this a media influence to destroy the images that love between black men and women still exist?

Dating and marrying outside of one’s race was historically a taboo in the United States. It was formally declared legal in the United States of America in 1967, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Loving vs. the state of Virginia. Since this case interracial unions has been fully legal in all U.S. states.

black women white man[11]History has continuously gone through paradigm shifts due to war, laws, new generations and social movements. Interracial relationships between black and whites have been in US history since the beginning of the Atlantic slave trade, however they have gradually moved to the forefront and became more prevalent and public through television and the media. We are seeing more interracial couples in television ads, in movies and in the media like never before.

Ads are powerful and programming is real!!! You remember the Cheerios commercial featuring an interracial family—a white mother, black father and their daughter? Yeah well that ad stirred up some racist controversy.

Tune in tonight at 6:30 p.m. for “Conversations Of A Sistah” via blog talk radio, as I explore interracial relationships in 2016. We will be entertaining your comments on this subject in our studios at 1-917-889-7872. Don’t forget to press “1” to speak with the host.

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Polygamy in 2016….Ladies Would you share your husband?

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polygamy_1490320cPolygamy and Bigamy is illegal in the U.S., yet some people are practicing this way of living as if it is the new norm. Essentially they are the same in the aspect of having more than one wife/spouse.

Over the last few years there have been a number of television shows regarding the polygamist lifestyle. This has led some to wonder whether polygamy may be legal anywhere in the U.S. It also raises questions about why bigamy is outlawed and whether this is a trend that may be changing.

Is polygamy the next fight in marriage equality?

Currently, every state has a law outlawing polygamy. Additionally, the federal government has several laws that also criminalize the act of being married to more than one person. Enforcement of these laws is relatively difficult given the often secretive nature of many polygamists and the fact that most will have only one marriage on paper.

The question of polygamy is an interesting one in that most people today view polygamy as immoral while the Bible nowhere explicitly condemns it. Several prominent men in the Old Testament were polygamists. Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon, and others all had multiple wives.

Tune in tonight at 6:30 p.m. EST on “Conversations Of A Sistah” on blog talk radio as I tackle the subject “Polygamy in 2016” with my special guest Azad Chaiwala (pictured left), a polygamist of polygamy.com and Bishop Andre’ C. Alston (pictured right), Pastor of Antioch Christian Tabernacle. I’m sure there will be opposing views from my special guest. What do you think?

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Financial Wiz Paul D. Jones, Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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Paul_D_JonesWith the many discussions tossed around regarding the lack of preparedness for the estate of the late recording artist, Prince, Certified Financial Education Instructor, Paul D. Jones offers clarity for planning your own.

In reflecting on the reported turmoil surrounding Prince’s finances after he died, and with Jones’ own background in the music industry; he presents entertainment upstarts with preemptive methods for avoiding similar economic chaos. From handling sudden wealth, to managing it wisely-including planning a lasting infrastructure for your family, Jones provides a unique perspective and personal experience as a published author, inspirational speaker, corporate trainer, and frequent keynote speaker.

Join me tonight at 6:30 p.m. EST on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via Blog Talk Radio, as we discuss financial planning before life’s crises with my special guest, Paul D. Jones.

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