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In the 1800's the average cost of a full-grown slave was $1,200 and if they were a runaway, the cost went up to $2,500. Strangely, the value of free, young, and most potentially productive people seem to have diminished significantly some... more

Perhaps the easiest thing to do is to make commentary on the state or condition of people in society. Often, individuals and groups who are far removed from the reality of the Urban American experience offer comments. However,... more

In times like these in America, people are turned to either their faith or the government for guidance and support. However, many seem conflicted about what is most important, as related to having their trust being well grounded. The... more

In light of the many crises and sicknesses that have hit our nation in recent years, a good deal of harm has resulted. Today, fate seems to have forced everyone to examine themselves individually. Particularly, for African Americans who tend to... more

Quite often we find ourselves hiding the things that frighten, unnerve or frustrate us. Things that are hidden from others, but shape and direct our motives manifest, themselves at the oddest of times in our lives. Yes – in the interest of... more

In America, there are many young people with tremendous potential, creative genius, and profound imagination! Sadly, their greatest potential is masked by poverty, dismay, and miseducation. Urban American neighborhoods are perfect... more

Across the United States of America, in just a few months, life, as we knew, has changed! People are suffering financially, spiritually and worst physically. The Culpo rate is a foreign-born virus that has entered the country. Oddly... more

Two things are true about students in many Urban American Public Schools. There are some students who do well and go on in life to become productive citizens while there is a secondary population of students who go on to lead lives... 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. Much has transpired since the beginning... more

In these frightening and seemingly uncertain times across America, many questions their safety and wellbeing over the long term. Their focus is on what they see in front of them and what they hear from the rumor mill of pop-culture.... more

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