Wanda's Picks Radio Show

1. We are joined in the studio by four black men, leaders at Positive Directions Equals Change, Inc. to speak about the agency's 25th Anniversary Gala, Sat., Nov. 2, 8 PM-12 AM, 1753 Carroll Avenue, in SF: Calvin “Cregg” Johnson, affectionately known as “Big Cregg”, Reggie Boyer, Ron Thomas, and Executive Director, Cedric Akbar. Visit positivedirectionsequalschange.org

 

2. Gerald Lenoir, Strategy Analyst Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at the Haas School, joins us to talk about the play, Barbershop Chronicles by Inua Ellams (10.26-28) at calperformances.org There is a Community Dialogue with Cast Members, Thursday, October 25, 7 pm to 9pm at Benny Adem Grooming Parlor, 408 14th Street, Oakland. No charge. Light refreshments served. 

3. Champagne Hughes (Francine/Lena) in Altarena Playhouse production of Clybourne Park, by Bruce Norris, directed by Darren A.C. Carollo. altarena.org or 510.523.1553 

4. Ethel Long-Scott is Executive Director of the Women's Economic Agenda Project, (WEAP). She is known nationally and internationally for devoting her life to the education and leadership of people at the losing end of society, especially women of color. The next teach-in at Laney College in the Student Center, Oct. 30, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Visit weap.org & https://laney.edu/umoja-ubaka/