The purpose of our show is to bring information and solutions to issues that impact the day-to-day lives of minorities.We can bring this value add by leveraging the knowledge of our host, Walter Latham, Sr. , co-host, Michelle Swiney, and our Panel, consisting of experts in various disciplines and life experiences.
Episodes
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
On this week’s show we discuss, what TWW believes, is the rise of Jim Crow 2.0
The rollback of voting is an attack on our basic rights. This is one of the most important weapons we have in our toolkit. The Republicans are doing everything they can to disenfranchise the Black, Brown, and the Native American vote. This is being done at statehouses around the country. What is the saying? If you can’t win the game with the existing rules, you change the rules. That is what is being done. It is blatant, in your face, f****k you. What is next? If this fundamental right is taken away, what recourse do we have?
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Has anyone heard of Woodstock? I would bet that all of you have. How about the Harlem Cultural Festival that ran for six days during this same period in 1969? This rivaled Woodstock but for some reason, the majority of our people have never heard of it. Why?
The Harlem Cultural Festival (also known as Black Woodstock) was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. Notable participants included Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone,[1] Chuck Jackson, Abbey Lincoln & Max Roach, the 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Stevie Wonder, Mahalia Jackson, and Moms Mabley, among many others.[2] For the concert featuring Sly and the Family Stone on June 29, 1969, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) refused to provide security, and it was instead provided by members of the Black Panther Party
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
How do you contribute to our community through music? Our esteemed guest on this week’s show, Chen Lo, and Asante Amin, of Soul Science Lab does. They are the future of our music, whether that is Hip-Hop or Jazz. Performing at Lincoln Center, the Apollo, or Carnegie Hall, Japan, etc. they continuously lean forward.
Chen Lo and Asante Amin are Bed-Stuy-based musicians, part of a production company called Soul Science Lab that creates futuristic music that speaks to contemporary themes rooted in an African past.
In other words, and to put it more simply, they’re musicians on a mission.
“We look at Africa in terms of its influence musically,” says Amin. “We’re ‘African Futurists,’ because Africa is the future. We’re into that whole notion, and so we like to depict that musically as much as we can.”
About Soul Science Lab
Soul Science Lab (SSL) is a music production company with an empowering approach to self-expression formed by artist, educator and creative director, Chen Lo, and multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, Asante’ Amin. SSL’s current projects include: the duo's debut album, Plan for Paradise; 10 'Trane tribute to the life and music of John Coltane; Soundtrack ’63, a multi-media music production that explores the Civil Rights Movement through images, video, jazz, hip-hop, soul music and poetry; Soul Science Academy kids music and the upcoming visual album, Make a Joyful Noize. With collective credits including work with Common, Erykah Badu, KRS-ONE, A Tribe Called Quest and the legendary Last Poets, Soul Science Lab is a multifaceted vision of the Afro future. Visit soulsciencelab.com for more details.
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
On this week’s show we explore again the explosion of gun violence in our streets. I think we have, at minimum, four to five episodes that address gun violence. We have spoken about how to resolve or at least minimize this issue, whether it be through education, policy, regulations, etc. But it is getting worse. People getting shot in Times Square, children, women, girls, it doesn’t matter. It feels like we are living in Deadwood.
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
In this week’s episode The Walt Weekly interviews William Evans, CEO, and Daniel Osorio, Executive Director, of Neighborhood Benches. Their mission is to provide assistance to those in the court system, mentoring our young people, reduction of violence, recruiting leaders, and developing positive role models. Who are they? How is this done? Is it working? How do they measure success?
To get more information about this organization please visit:
Website: http://www.neighborhoodbenches.info/
FB: Neighborhood Benches
IG: NEIGHBORHOODBENCHES
Twitter: @Benchesinc
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Want the best insights into becoming an entrepreneur? Want to understand what it’s like to be a millionaire in your 20’s? How about understanding the challenges of working behind the scenes where there were only whites? What about working with various personalities like Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac, Sonnore, Monique, etc.
Want to learn some truth? We have breaking news and more in this sit-down with the legendary Walter Latham, CEO of Latham Entertainment and the real King of Comedy.
About Walter Latham
He is a legend in his own time. He created the Kings of Comedy, The Queens of Comedy, was the executive producer of Martin Lawrence’s Runteldat, The Bad Boys Of Comedy, and made box office history with the highest grossing comedy shows of all time.
Latham Entertainment, helped launch the careers of noted comedians and comic actors, including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, and Mo'Nique.[1] His releases, The Original Kings of Comedy, Queens of Comedy, Latham Entertainment Presents, and Bad Boys of Comedy have grossed more than $200 million worldwide
He is a film producer and a philanthropist.
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Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
A universal basic income (UBI) is an unconditional cash payment given at regular intervals by the government to all residents, regardless of their earnings or employment status.
Andrew Yang used it as his primary policy during the presidential campaign. So, what do we as Black people think of this?
Host, Michelle Swiney and Gregory Coleman, along with the Panel, take a deep dive into why or why not embrace this initiative.
We would like to welcome to the Panel, Judy Andrews, published author and poet.
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Andino Ward joins the TWW in acknowledging Juneteenth. We will open with a poem by Author and Poet, Judy Andrews.
Our panel member, Christopher Swiney, will be leading this interview to discuss ,not only the now federally recognized holiday, Juneteenth , but the meaning and the underlying purpose.
About Andino Ward
Specialties: Marketing Specialist; Writer; Public Speaking; Voiceover Specialist; Negotiation Specialist; Webcast and Video Production; Documentary Film Writer & Producer, Music Production (Jazz House); Ordained Minister
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
On this week’s episode we explore the coined term Ebonics or AAVE. Is it something we should embrace as part of our culture or let it remain a non-issue? The TWW wants to revisit this matter.
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
I was always taught that if you do the right thing, you will see positive outcomes. But can you tell me the same thing about the vote and the good men and women of Tulsa. Also, what about the shoot-out in Florida between the police and a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old. Were they white or black? I am aching to find out!
What about the continued lies about the Presidential election results by Trump and his cronies? Then on top of this, we have QAnon baring down in their insane beliefs about a cabal with 1/3 of Republicans buying in to it. My, my, my, what to do?