Starting your own business is not for everyone. You need passion, intelligence and commitment. James and Cammie have these qualities and more to spare. They belong to a growing class of African American Entrepreneurs who are living the dream (with children in tow) and starting their own business. They are the owner operators of Serendipity Bistro, a new posh eatery in Dayton, Ohio. How do they combine their love of food, family and business to make it work? Tune in on this conversation with Daryl Ward and awake your inner Gordon Ramsey.

Call and Response EPS 14 Black Entrepreneurship in Dayton

What's all this about Dayton Inner City Families in crisis. Are there opportunities for Black teens? Are the news stories about drugs, gangs and youth violence really overblown hype. In this episode of Call and Response, Daryl Ward speaks to Jeremiah Lewis. An average young African American male and College student who is doing not so average things in the community. He's a spirited and passionate activist. A well know mentor to both youth and adults through his work in the Dayton Public Schools system and through area Churches. Mr. Lewis offers his first hand accounts on how to motivate teens to accomplish big things in life.

Call and Response EPS 11 Dayton Teens in Crisis? Not Really

Daryl Ward talks with guest, Marlon Shackelford, President of this year's African American Festival and also with Dr. Bokei Twei, Professor at Sinclair Community College. These two Community Organizers have formed an Elders Council of Black Daytonians over the age of 60, to lead this years African American Cultural Festival planning. This is the first Council of Elders in Dayton, but as we'll learn, this type of community organizing is a process that has traditions dating back to ancient African customs. Enjoy this fun and informative talk on 91.3 WYSO Call and Response. To learn more about the 2013 Festival visit DAACF.com

Call and Response EPS 4 Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Today's show features an interview with Dr. John Flemming, a superman of the museum curators profession. Flemming has overseen some of the largest and most popular black museums in America. He was giving a Presidential Appointment during the George W. Bush administration and served as the Director to the National Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati. He also was the founding director of the National African American Museum in Wilberforce, Ohio. Daryl Ward interviews Dr. Flemming to gain an insider's point of view on what it's like to bring the black experience to the general public through the art of museum curating.

Call and Response EPS 1  UNCHAINED MEMORIES with Dr. John Flemming

As more and more Black women discover the beauty of their naturally kinky hair, the feud between relaxed and natural women of Color is growing at an alarming rate.  While some natural ladies feel as if women who choose to relax their hair are betraying their African roots, relaxed ladies feel that they are constantly under attack by the naturals over their choice to process their hair. Join Call and Response host Daryl Ward as he chimes in on both sides of the debate with Hair Care expert and salon owner Tonia Harris and corporate mom Angela K. Davis for a fun and informative discussion on what is "Good Hair"

Call and Response EPS 3 GOOD HAIR w/ Tonia Harris and Angela K. Davis

As the 1070's came to a close, the funk band LAKESIDE held sway over the Funk music universe. The band had moved from Dayton, OH to Hollywood and scored 3 number 1 RnB Billboard singles to solidify its place in music industry super-stardom. One of the bands founders, Thomas Shelby tells us what is was like and why, Drugs, Sex and Rock 'n Roll takes a toll on so many pop stars. He has a remarkable story on fame then and his life now as leader of the Holy Ghost Singers, Gospel group. Even if you're not a musician, you'll find plenty to enjoy with this insightful conversation between Shelby and show host Daryl Ward.

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