Our Own Voices Live

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your host(s): Dr. Al Gourrier and Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “West Las Vegas Library Community Discussion” West Las Vegas Library Community Discussion The West Las Vegas Library is going to move!  Do you know where to and what it will mean to the current facility?  Have you given any community input or have you even been asked? We will discuss those things and more. If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (516) 531-9535 and Press #1 to speak    Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Thankful, Hope, Empathy Love and Compassion!” Please welcome our guess: Heather Burton Berry, our local love guru If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (516) 531-9535.  Press #1 to speak.  If you are near a computer you can listen in or chat with us here:  http://tobtr.com/12030853 Thanksgiving is that one time of year set aside to give thanks  We are living in a time of so much uncertainty, turmoil, malice and division.  Why is it and what can we do to change it?  Why did people seem to get along better years ago but not today or did they really get along better years ago?  We are the same people in the same county so something has happened.  Maybe instead of focusing on what we don’t have or what others may take from us, we should focus on what we have and what we can give so more can have too.  What do you have to be thankful for and what do you want to have to be thankful for? Let’s discuss this. On behalf of Our Own Voices Live and the entire Speak Up network, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and someplace near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

9-11 and America 20 Years Later Remembering 9-11 and pondering how America has changed since then.  Did we become better and have we learned from the experience?

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live new show, E Pluribus Unum! With your hosts: Sara & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Michele Fiore,  Race and the Nevada GOP!” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (516) 531-9535. Press #1 to speak    Michele Fiore, Race and the Nevada GOP! A new radio show, E Pluribus Unum! Fiore and her statement NAACP comments about it Clark GOP getting hit for coming out Alt-right in the GOP, who is who Michael McDonald lied to the body about the governor Chuck Muth is a racist Race relations and how we move forward   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (516) 531-9535. Press #1 to speak    Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Black issues from Las Vegas with Angela Thomas from Our Own Voices Live, Brian Harris from Independent Black Voters Group and Rodney Smith from Our Own Voices Live

"Lest We Forget"

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your host: Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Politics & Lying” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak    Politics & Lying Is America losing its moral core due to partisan politics and lying?  The truth more and more seems to be based on ones political affiliation.  If a person tells something that isn’t true it seems to be believable even if it is a lie to those in the same party as they ridicule others for lying.  Can our form or government stand as we slip more and more into a country whose leaders lies and what affect will that have on the rest of us?   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your host, Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Black History Month the Black Agenda and Reparations” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak    Black History Month                                           Feb was African American History Month or Black History Month.  What did it mean to you?  I even hear some people who say we no longer need it.  I disagree.  Since we have it, what are we doing with it and what difference does it make?  Heck, what difference can it make?   The Black Agenda Each year I like to discuss the Black Agenda since it is the one month where we can openly talk about 100% Black stuff.  This year was no different.  I asked if we should have one and what should it be composed of.   Reparations The making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.  That is how the Merriam Webster dictionary defines Reparations.  Should Decedents of American Slaves receive reparations? If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak  Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “11 Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Candlelight Vigil!” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.   11 Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Candlelight Vigil The Candlelight Vigil is an event to continually share Dr. King's message to inspire us to do more and better.  This year's theme,”Humanity Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny.” We use the Kwanzaa principal of Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), to produce this event. We have speakers and occasionally performers sharing conscious words. It came about 11 years ago when we noticed younger people didn't seem to know much about Dr. King, his accomplishments, and movements that he led. We wanted something right in the community that was free to attendees. It was not meant to replace anything but to be in addition to. It was also an opportunity to introduce some to our Dr. King statue. We are blessed to not only have a larger than life size statue and to have a street named after Dr. King but we have the statue on the street. That is rare. Even rarer is to have Coretta Scott King Roses. Thanks to the suggestion by Franklyn G. Verley and the support of Commissioner Lawrence Weekly.   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Happy New Year and the Government shutdown!” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.  Happy New Year and the Government shutdown This is our first show of the New Year as it is the first Saturday of the New Year.  When President Trump took office on Jan 20, 2017, I said this, “We celebrated the Peaceful transfer of power from our 44th President, Barack Obama t our 45th President Donald Trump.  Some saw it as a time to celebrate and others saw it as a time to mourn.   How do you see it today now that we are 2 years in and have a government shutdown?  We have a new congress and split government.  What do you want to change in this new year and why?  Let’s discuss this. If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.    Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Life with your host: Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Rosa Parks, the Catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.  Rosa Parks, the Catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement “Lest We Forget,” is a phrase often used from military remembrances.  It is associated with Armistice Day which we now call Veterans Day.  Dec1, 1955, is another day that is of such importance that it too deserves the Phrase, “Lest we forget.”  That is the day that Sister Rosa Parks Decided to not take unfair and unlawful treatment while riding a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama.  This is the person, the date and event that many historians attributed to be the catalyst to the beginning of the modern day civil rights movement.        If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.  Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Life with your host: Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “1898 Coup D'état of Wilmington North Carolina”   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.   1898 Coup D'état of Wilmington North Carolina Today marks the 120th anniversary of what some called a race war, others called an insurrection but what really was a coup d'etat. It was the overthrow of civilian government by force of one of the most promising cities for racial harmony in the South. I am not speaking of South America but the good old U.S. of A.   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak.   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Rodney Smith. Our Topic(s) today: “The Power of Life and Death”  If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call (347) 826-9600. Press 1 to speak.  The Power of Life and Death This week we experience the death of a political icon in the late Sen. John McCain and the great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.  Both lived more years than promised since none are, both from very different backgrounds with both leaving a large legacy and body of work behind.  As I was speaking and reflecting on their lives and funerals we both thought that these two giants left giant unfilled shoes and who would fill them?  Suppose they took their shoes with them but left us the cobbler’s tools and materials to build our shoes from our experiences base on the foundation of our collective ancestors.  What shoes will we build, why and where will we go?  If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call (347) 826-9600. Press 1 to speak. Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Rant Radio has been gone for awhile but is back with a must needed focus on Black Mental Health, Behavior and Trauma focus. We will be talking about the need to change the way we see our mental health, wasy to change our culture to support collective healing. Tune in July 31st, at 5pm Central. The number to call into or listen is 347-826-9600 press option 1 to talk. Click the link to listen on your laptop, PC, or Smart Phone. Tell your momma and tell your friend, that Rant Radio is back at it again!

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Robyn Michelle Fleming Author of Robyn-Hood Believe it’s Possible.” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak Robyn Michelle Fleming Author of Robyn-Hood Believe it’s Possible. Robyn is the 8 year old author of, “Robyn-Hood Believe it’s Possible.”  Robyn is God’s girl! She is an active member of Concord Baptist Church and loves to worship and study the word of God.  She serves in the children’s choir, “Voices of Love,” Seeds of Jubilee Dance Ministry and Bible Study Fellowship.  Robyn is an “A” student and avid reader.  She is currently in the 2nd grade and has attended Canterbury Episcopal School since PreK 4.  Robyn looks forward to inspiring the next generation of girls to have a positive outlook on life despite negative circumstances!  She resides with her Mother and Father in Desoto, Texas.   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Thomas Berry & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “BILLIONAIRES EARNED ENOUGH MONEY TO END EXTREME POVERTY SEVEN TIMES OVER. If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak BILLIONAIRES EARNED ENOUGH MONEY TO END EXTREME POVERTY SEVEN TIMES OVER Last year, the world’s billionaires made over $462 billion combined—enough money to end extreme poverty around the globe seven times over. With a new billionaire added to the list nearly every two days, wealth inequality widened, according to a new report from Oxfam. Read more by clicking here:  www.newsweek.com/billionaires-money-end-poverty-report-786675 Forty-two of the richest people in the world now hold as much wealth as 3.7 billion of the poorest people in the world, according to the report, released Monday by the international charitable organization.   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Merry Christmas!” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak       Merry Christmas! On many of our Christmas shows we like to discuss the meaning of Christmas and/or the history of Christmas.  We have discussed things like what does a lump of coal and shoes have to do with Christmas?  What is the meaning of the word, Christmas and why do some people say, X-Mas?  We have discussed the Yuletide and Yule log.  Why do we have a Christmas tree and the specific kind?  Why a Christmas reef:  when is it hung, what is it made of, why, why it is often found on doors and when should it and the tree come down?  Did you know that Santa use to have a Black helper and what his name is?  This Christmas, I simply wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and discuss what Christmas traditions do you have? If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak  Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Is Sexual Harassment becoming Trivialized?” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak Is Sexual Harassment becoming Trivialized? This week allegations of sexual harassment against another democratic elected official have been made.  The range is from freshmen congressmen, a former comedian to the dean of Congress.  There has been a major awareness initiative called #MeToo that has acted as a wave over the country.  Many entertainers and business leaders have stepped down or have been fired.  Matt Lauer was fired Tuesday.  Prior to him it was Bill O’Reilly and others in the news media.  It seems to be a low tolerance for it in the business and entertainment world but not so much in the political arena.  In spite of calls for resignations most are still there from the President to the latest Congressperson. Are politicians serious when they call for another to resign or maybe it’s just political cover?  It seems that our moral compass is rolling back due to political tribalism that has run a muck!  Is this really a big moment for sexual harassment victims or is Sexual Harassment becoming Trivialized? If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “What are you thankful for?” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak    What are you thankful for? We like to celebrate Thanksgiving with a show dedicated to what we are thankful for.  I will share some things that I am thankful for and I hope you will call in and share what you are thankful for.   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak    Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Hillary Clinton Colludes with the DNC but so what?” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600. Press #1 to speak     Hillary Clinton Colludes with the DNC but so what?                                                                                      “Donna Brazile, former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, opened up about the financial chaos within the DNC and said that Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign gained control of the committee well before Clinton was the party’s nominee.”                                                                                                                               As reported by Paige Lavender of the Huffington Post.                                                                                           To read more, click here:   https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donna-brazile-dnc-clinton-campaign_us_59fb1a5ce4b0b0c7fa3866ea