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Bessemer, Alabama, like many American cities has a significant population of African American young men, overly represented in the criminal justice system. Join ?TALK-STRAIGHT? host, Reverend Dr., Rueben Y. Dockery and... more

On December 18, 1865, the United States Congress ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution, this made slavery illegal throughout the country. By December 18, 2015, One-hundred and Fifty years later, recent... more

No doubt you have heard the saying ?while I was at the train station, I missed my airplane!? This is the posture that many people find themselves in as a result of procrastination and inaction. There is still hope for success despite the past.... more

Far too many mothers find themselves sobbing in tears out of concern for the safety and security of their children. In a day and time when the lines between normal and abnormal are constantly being eroded, fear of social failure and... more

The year 2016 is quickly coming to an end. For many Americans there is fear and anxiety about the coming years! Particularly, the Millennial Generation is the most troubled for one reason or another. There is a powerful lesson to be learned... more

After the completion of a protracted national election (Election 2016) many are stunned while others are delighted. Let's talk about it tonight! Regardless of your position politically, where do we go from here and how do we remain united on... more

In the cloud of frustrations and tensions across America are real concerns about finding solutions for people who struggle to maintain day by day. ?TALK-STRAIGHT? host, Reverend Dr., Rueben Y. Dockery, will continue the... more

Since the beginning of time - the family unit has been the building block of a stable society. Many young Americans face social challenges that threaten their safety, happiness and security. ?Family Unity? is the missing part of the... more

Some question the value of a life in American society. After 151 years of freedom in America, for the oldest minority group, there are still unresolved ?Social Frustrations with America?. During this powerfully informative broadcast, Dr. E.... more

Far too many young Black Males feel as though their lives are threatened in America. Many find security in a GUN. Their parents, friends and love ones tell them ?just put the Gun down?. Their response is… ?Put It Down... more

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