Sadiki "Brother Shep" Olugbala (aka Shepard P. McDaniel) serves as both Director for the Universal Zulu Nation Department of Community Affairs Worldwide and as Program & Operations Director for the Safiya Bukhari-Albert Nuh Washington Foundation, which supports the families, medical needs, community projects, and legal campaigns of U.S. government held political prisoners and political exiles. Brother Shep is also a professional child care worker and former Hunter College Black & Puerto Rican Studies Department major where he studied in the 70's under noted scholars such as Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Dr. Marimba Ani, Dr. Luis Nieves Falcon, and Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannon. www.uzndoca.com/index.html

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Brother Shep - Universal Zulu Nation

Legendary national radio personality Bob Law hosted Night Talk, the nation’s first nationally broadcast daily Black call in radio show, which aired on the National Black Network for two decades. He was also a board member of the historic Black Music Association. Currently, he is busy with participation in multiple national organizations, including a principle PowerNomics organizer and Chair of the Central Brooklyn Leadership Council. In 2017, Bob founded the National Black Leadership Alliance (NBLA). He and wife have also run Namaskar, a health and wellness store, for over 25 years. Listen to the podcast for his thoughts on the current state of Black radio. Also visit Namaskar's website at www.namaskarhealth.com

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Bob Law - National Radio Host Personality

Andrew Harris earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Design Concentration in 2009 from the University of Pennsylvania and then earned his Master of Architecture from Pratt University in 2013. Currently, he works at Dattner Architects where he’s able to pursue his love of architecture while at the same time giving back because his firm believes in shared social responsibility and does a lot of work with nonprofit organizations to build affordable housing developments. As a young professional, listen to what this millennial shares about architecture, designing spaces, Lego models, education, student loans/scholarships, salsa dancing, and much more.  www.dattner.com and www.huracandc.com

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Andrew Harris - Dattner Architects

[NOTE: Excellent podcast with THE Dr. Bob Lee. It was done in a television studio and, unfortunately, did get some intermittent cell phone interference. Enjoy!]  
Radio and TV personality Dr. Bob Lee is the longtime on-air host at New York City's WBLS (107.5FM) Sunday-Thursday midnight show. He also hosts a weekly show on BronxNet’s OPEN program, and he is the President/CEO of Make The Grade Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization he founded that provides mentoring and aid to school children. Listen to this great podcast and find out more at these sites:  http://www.wbls.com/DrBobLee  (and) https://makethegrade.org/

Dr. Bob Lee - Radio & TV Personality - WBLS (107.5FM)

Sharon I. Nelson is the Founder, President and CEO of CREW – Civically Re-Engaged Women, which is a nonpartisan education and training organization with the flagship "Parity Politics" and “SHEroes” campaign programs.  Sharon is also a member of the Advisory Board of the New York State Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. Politically savvy, Sharon is certified as a Democratic National Committee Finance Director. She worked with the historic Nelson Mandela “World” Tour, the 106th Mayor of NYC Honorable David Dinkins and the inauguration of President William Jefferson Clinton. Listen to Sharon's lively E2E podcast and find out more about CREW's activities here: https://www.facebook.com/crewomen/

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Sharon I. Nelson - CREW (Civically Re-Engaged Women)

Andre Ozim, a rising star, was born in the small town of Oklahoma to a Nigerian mother and raised in Washington, DC.  Andre is a stage and screen actor who – at the age of 21 – moved to New York City in pursuit of finding his passion and lived out of his car for 8 months. On this self-discovery journey, he found acting, writing, and directing and hasn't looked back! He does theatre, film, television, and standup comedy. He’s worked with NYC theatre production companies, had guest spots on television shows such as CW's “Gossip Girl,” and starred in the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival's short film "Jahar." Listen to this young, multi-talented individual's E2E podcast and see him in action here: https://www.instagram.com/actorandreozim

Andre Ozim - Actor

[Part 1 of 2] Dr. Leonard Jeffries – also affectionately known as Dr. J – born on January 19, 1937 was raised in Newark, New Jersey, Dr. J remains in NJ but now lives in Teaneck, where he has lived for decades with his wife of 53 years, Dr. Rosalind Jeffries, who is also a powerhouse educator currently teaching at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. This is a phenomenal - and FUNNY - podcast with Dr. J where he talks about himself; African history; his admiration for Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop; sex/health education; the 2018 Black Panther film; the 1915 Birth of a Nation film; Ta-Nehisi Coates (and his father Paul, a former Black Panther member); the African value system - 3Cs (communal, cooperative, collective); the European value system - 3Ds (domination, destruction, death); Harry Belafonte; Sidney Poitier; Lena Horne; his nearly 30-year chairmanship at the City College of New York Black Studies Department; his July 20, 1991 famous “Albany” speech at the Empire State Black Arts and Cultural Festival where he talked about Jews, Whites, melanin; and SO MUCH more! This podcast is loaded with information from one of our most clear-headed elders here today! Listen, learn, enjoy, share!

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[1 of 2] Dr. Leonard Jeffries - Educator & Scholar

[Part 2 of 2] Dr. Leonard Jeffries – also affectionately known as Dr. J – born on January 19, 1937 was raised in Newark, New Jersey, Dr. J remains in NJ but now lives in Teaneck, where he has lived for decades with his wife of 53 years, Dr. Rosalind Jeffries, who is also a powerhouse educator currently teaching at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. This is a phenomenal - and FUNNY - podcast with Dr. J where he talks about himself; African history; his admiration for Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop; sex/health education; the 2018 Black Panther film; the 1915 Birth of a Nation film; Ta-Nehisi Coates (and his father Paul, a former Black Panther member); the African value system - 3Cs (communal, cooperative, collective); the European value system - 3Ds (domination, destruction, death); Harry Belafonte; Sidney Poitier; Lena Horne; his nearly 30-year chairmanship at the City College of New York Black Studies Department; his July 20, 1991 famous “Albany” speech at the Empire State Black Arts and Cultural Festival where he talked about Jews, Whites, melanin; and SO MUCH more! This podcast is loaded with information from one of our most clear-headed elders here today! Listen, learn, enjoy, share!

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[2 of 2] Dr. Leonard Jeffries - Educator & Scholar

Dawn Breedon is a motivational speaker, certified life coach, activist, and author of the book, Remember to Breathe, an inspirational true life story about living with HIV since 1991 and changing a stigma into something positive to educate herself and to help others pull through adverse situations. Dawn speaks at corporate events, churches, women's groups, prisons, and high schools. She offers empowering techniques to manage change and to help push through gut-wrenching emotional pain. Lessons learned on HIV prevention, alternatives to domestic violence, and substance abuse awareness helped Dawn build powerful self-esteem boosting presentations. Listen to the podcast to learn more and also visit http://dawnbreedon.com

Dawn Breedon - HIV+ Educator, Author, and Motivational Speaker

Sandra Senior, owner of Irie Salon & Spa in Fort Lee, NJ, is a fashion designer, cosmetologist, and massage therapist who has worked for more than 20 years in these fields. Irie Salon & Spa is a space to relax and rejuvenate your soul, as well as to take care of your beauty needs. In addition to beauty treatments, Irie is an event space for collaborations in health and beauty workshops, yoga, and meditation. Irie primarily wants to provide a local go-to place for rejuvenation, wellness services, information, and products. Irie’s mission is to touch, heal, and inspire each client. Listen to the E2E podcast to learn more about who Sandra is and visit the Irie Salon & Spa website here: www.iriesalonandspa.com

Sandra Senior - Irie Salon & Spa

Melba Moore was born on October 29, 1945 in New York City. Later in her childhood, her mom married. She moved to Newark, New Jersey, which changed her life for the better. Her stepfather’s presence brought a stabilizing environment that helped tremendously in guiding Melba's artistic path. Melba’s entertainment career spans decades and includes a Tony Award and Grammy nominations. Along with BeBe Winans, Melba co-produced Lift Every Voice and Sing, which was entered into the U.S. Congressional Record as the official African American National Anthem in 1990. Melba Moore is better than ever! Listen to her story of highs/lows in this E2E podcast. Also visit her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooremelba

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