
Fatherhood is driving a hugely diverse conversation.
Heather Mac Donald
Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. She is a recipient of the 2005 Bradley Prize. Mac Donald’s work at City Journal has covered a range of topics, including higher education, immigration, policing, homelessness and homeless advocacy, criminal-justice reform, and race relations. Her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, and The New Criterion. Mac Donald's newest book, The War on Cops (2016), warns that raced-based attacks on the criminal-justice system, from the White House on down, are eroding the authority of law and putting lives at risk.
https://www.city-journal.org/contributor/heather-mac-donald_122
Jan 9, 2018
28 min

Friday, May 8th, 7pm
Lisa (Lisa Lee) Counts
Queen of Hip Hop
Member of Zulu Nation, Soul Sonic Force & US Girls
"History of Girls in Hip-Hop"
Lisa Lee Counts, better known as Zulu Queen Lisa Lee is a founding
member of the Zulu Nation. In addition to being a founding member of
the SoulSonic Force and Cosmic Force, Zulu Queen Lisa Lee was also
featured in the seminal hip-hop films "Beat Street" and "Wild Style."
Zulu Queen Lisa Lee currently resides in Virginia. Topics include:
comparing New York hip-hop with Virginia hip-hop; women in hip-hop;
contemporary hip-hop.
May 8, 2015
38 min

Thursday, May 7th, 7pm
Dr. Jawanza Kunjunfu
"Raising Black Girls"
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is an educational consultant with African American
Images. He is constantly on the lecture circuit with over 30 different
workshops, addressing students, parents, teachers, churches and
community residents. He is he author of more than 37 books, to include
“Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys,” “Hip Hop Street Curriculum:
Keeping It Real,” The Black College Survival Guide; just to name a
few.
May 7, 2015
21 min

Wednesday, May 6th, 7pm
Cassandra Mack
CEO of Strategies for Empowered Living
"Girl Power: What Makes a Black Girl Rock?"
Cassandra Mack, MSW is the founder and President of Strategies for
Empowered Living Inc. a New York based personal development company
that offers educational workshops, coaching programs, consultation
services and products designed to help people succeed in life and
grow.
May 6, 2015
35 min

April 20th, 2015; 7pm
Princess Best
Founder, Princess Best Speaks & R.O.Y.A.L. Voices
Topic: Intergenerational Conversations about Girls
Princess Best is a multi-faceted artist who has dedicated her many
talents to advocating for the enhancement leadership, health and
communication of young girls and women, She is the founder of Princess
Best Speaks (PBS) and R.O.Y.A.L. Voices (Readying Our Young Aspiring
Leaders. Best's platform and programming focus on expanding the
leadership capacity of the feminine voice of color through hip-hop
theater, storytelling and public speaking.
Her highly engaging presentations speak to the physical, mental and
spiritual wellness of women and girls. Her interactive techniques
cultivate an environment and spirit of sisterhood that ignites
cross-generational and cross-cultural dialogue.
Apr 20, 2015
31 min

Toni Blackman
CEO & Founder at Rhyme like a Girl and artist/writer/educator
Topic: "Hip Hop and Today's Girls"
Toni is an international champion of hip-hop culture. An award-winning
artist, her steadfast work and commitment to hip-hop led the U.S.
Department of State to select her to work as the first ever hip-hop
artist to work as an American Cultural Specialist.
This multi-talented woman has been listed in ESSENCE Magazine’s
listing of “30 Women to Watch.”
Apr 13, 2015
36 min

April 6th, 7pm
Rachel Vassel; Author
"Daughters of Men: The Importance of Fatherhood and Girls"
Rachel Vassel is the author of the award-winning book "Daughters of Men: Portraits of African American Women and their Fathers," a moving collection of beautiful photographs and inspirational essays about the role fathers play in the lives of successful Black women.
From Beyonce Knowles to Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice, Leah Ward Sears, many African American women attribute much of their success to a positive father figure.
Join Us for this Enlighten and Inspirational Conversation
Apr 7, 2015
35 min

Monday, March 30th, 7pm
Meshelle "Indie Mom of Comedy”
Comedienne/Award Winning Playwright/Author/
"When Love Hurts: Making Your Pain Your Foot Stool"
Often times we find ourselves in situations where love hurts. It
paralyzes us into believing that a better life can't be obtained. Our
girls love and they love hard. Understanding how to overcome hurt is
important for their self-esteem. Join us for this critical discussion.
Mar 30, 2015
41 min

Special Guest: Nisa Muhammad
Co-founder of Black Marriage Day and CEO of Wedded Bliss Foundation
Is A Knight in Shining Amour and a fairy tale wedding still a realistic goal for our daughters? This show will address love, dating and marriage for our girls. Nisa's organization helps teens, singles and couples develop healthy relationships and healthy marriages to improve their lives, better the outcomes for children and create stronger communities.
Mar 23, 2015
33 min

Dr. Jeff Gardere is America’s Psychologist
Dr. Jeff is one of the most widely sought-after experts in the field of mental health. In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan, he has garnered a reputation as being a top motivational and keynote speaker, empowerment and media coach.
He was also an instrumental voice in Fathers Incorporated's documentary "Spitin Anger"
Mar 16, 2015
34 min
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