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
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Walter, Michelle, and the Panel discuss gun ownership with Joe Porto, owner and instructor of Goldeneye Training Academy. What are the pros and cons and laws applicable in various jurisdictions. Also we discuss in-home gun safety? If you are thinking about buying a gun for home protection, this is a must listen!
When Americans panic, they buy guns — lots of them. During the first six months of 2020, amid a global coronavirus pandemic, gun retailers have reported a record 10.3 million firearm transactions, according to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Overall, gun sales in the U.S. have increased by 95 percent while ammunition sales have increased 139 percent compared to the same period last year.
And while various demographic groups are buying guns in 2020, African-Americans account for the highest increase in gun purchases of any group.
“The highest overall firearm sales increase comes from Black men and women, who show a 58.2% increase in purchases during the first six months of 2020 versus the same period last year,” Jim Curcuruto, NSSF director of research and market development, wrote in his report. “Bottom line is that there has never been a sustained surge in firearm sales quite like what we are in the midst of.”
I have never owned a gun. I had the right to buy a gun, but I did not want to have one in the house with my kids. However, as with any position, you evolve with your environment. I do own a weapon now! This show is going to be about gun ownership as an added level of home protection. Here at the TWW, we do not consider owning a weapon political. We look at weapons as a means to protect your family and property against threats. It is another tool to minimize exposure in this very strange time.
In line with our mission to provide you with information that has an impact on the community, this security issue is in line with that.
About Joe Porto
- Owner of Goldeneye Training Academy in Derby Connecticut
- United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Certified Instructor (Basic Handgun, Concealed Carry, Home Defense)
- National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Instructor (Basic Pistol, Personal Protection Inside of the Home, Personal Protection Outside of the Home
- American Heart Association (AHA) Certified First Aid, CPR & AED Instructor
- Certified Firearms and Security Instructor: State of Connecticut – Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection – Division of State Police
- Police Combat Systems Certified Instructor (O.C. Spray, Police Baton, Handcuffs)
- Sig Sauer Academy Certified Instructor (Pistol)
- Commissioned Officer: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- State of Connecticut: Special Investigator
Contact Info
http://www.goldeneye-services.com/
https://www.facebook.com/goldeneyetrainingacademy/
https://twitter.com/Goldeneye_Serv
Panel
Christopher swiney, New Jersey
Host of Loud Chatter on Podbean & Chef
IG: Bigsween68
FB:Christopher Swiney
Earnest Robinson, Sergeant
US Marine Corp
For nearly 20 years, Ernest Robinson has been at honing principles that will yield success. He is a Combat United States Marine Veteran who knows a thing or two about self-reliance and teamwork. As a speaker and entrepreneur Ernest has been certified through a rigorous training by renowned speaker, creator and facilitator Kendall Ficklin of B.O.S.C. (The Business of Speaking and Coaching Training Program) where Kendall serves as a sales coach, leadership instructor and motivational speaker.
Website: B.ERNEST.org
Greg Coleman
Entrepreneur/technician/media-Greensboro, NC
Music
Intro/Outro Music Composed By
Justin Swiney
Writer-Producer
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Michelle and Walter speak with an outstanding young lady who puts her efforts where her convictions are. She is the essence of bravery.
About Christine
Christine Cruz, is a (34 year old, single mom Hispanic) native Staten Island artist and photographer. Her work has been featured previously in the Staten Island advance for an (immersive art gallery) installation she curated back in October of 2018 entitled "Project Alice".
In her newest installation titled "Remember Their Names", she strives to engage and unite the community on an issue that has deeply divided many of our closest family, friends, (colleagues) and neighbors. Presented as lawn art for the public to view, the installation offers a personal view of each of the individual lives that have been lost due to racially influenced/charged police brutality (all too prevalent in our society). By providing personal information and details of each life that has been lost, (behind the names that canvas our news feeds time and time again), the installation attempts to put the focus on the life and humanity that has been lost. Instead it is simply a way to touch on and remember the humanity behind each name. Lives so similar to our own loved ones, so full of potential, that might make us reflect on the humanity that has been obscured/forgotten/lost in the emotionally charged political stances taken around the underlying causes of these incidents.
With an island all too often represented artistically and politically by the works of Scott Libdo, she feels it is important to show the community that there is an equal representation and presence from the opposite standings and viewpoints on these critically important issues. This is her contribution to the Black Lives Movement.
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Michelle and Walter Conduct a Candid Interview with WNBA Legend, Model, and Actress, Kym Hampton!
WNBA Legend
Kym Hampton is a retired professional basketball player. Kym was drafted as the number four pick in the 1997 WNBA Elite draft and played three seasons for the New York Liberty . Following a 12-year professional stint in Europe along with her three years in the WNBA, Kym retired from basketball in 2000, due to worn cartilage in her right knee. Since retiring, Kym's focus has shifted to many things including singing and TV.
Post career
Off the court, Hampton is a mother, has pursued modeling, acting, and has a successful career in singing. She is an original CoverGirl Queen Collection model featured in print and a nationwide commercial. She was one of the original Lane Bryant "V-Girls" in a national V-Girl campaign. She's graced the pages of Glamour Magazine, Essence Magazine and other magazines.
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
It is about that time that each and every one of us, has to make a make a difference. And what is that sacred duty? It is exercising you right to vote. It doesn’t make a difference what your party affiliation is, just vote! A lot of folks died getting the VRA passed in 1965. Don’t let their deaths go in vain.
There has been quiet a bit of doubt being thrown on absentee ballots or voting by mail. There are also mentions that fraud, the lack of an efficient Post Office would cause a distortion in the outcome and perpetuate fraud in the upcoming general election.
Let me just mention that blacks and Latinix are 7 times more likely to die from Covid-19 than others. So why the push to place this suspicion of fraud on mail in voting. Let"s not forget that casting doubt on mail in in ballots, is a two-way sword. One of the Republican demographics are White’s over 60. I guess that explains why an exception is being pushed for Florida.
Greg Coleman
Entrepreneur/technician/media-Greensboro, NC
Steve Smith
Steven A. Smith, ATL, GA
Educator, second chance business funding, credit specialist
http://Teachpracticemaster.com
Social media:
IG;stevenamithnycatl
fb;Steven A Smith
Intro/Outro Music Composed By
Justin Swiney,
Writer-Producer
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Michelle and Walter interview the panel, consisting of two teachers, along with our key contributors, that straddle being a parent and teaching.
We want to gain some insight into their views from a local, New York, and national, Atlanta, on the push to go back to the classroom. Atlanta is racked by COVID-19 and New York is trying to retain the gains it has made.
Whether you are sitting on the fence, or have chosen in-classroom or remote learning, it is important that you listen to the pros and cons. These are life or death decisions.
Panel
Mrs. Shakira, Educator, Department of Education, Harlem, NY
Steven A.Smith, ATL, GA
Educator,second chance business funding, credit specialist
http://Teachpracticemaster.com
Social media:
IG;stevenamithnycatl
fb;Steven A Smith
Officer Harper Milo
Brooklyn North Outreach Unit
Options.nyc website @optionsnyc_ on Instagram @options.nyc on Facebook
Christopher swiney, New Jersey
Host of Loud Chatter on Podbean & Chef
IG: Bigsween68
FB:Christopher Swiney
Intro/Outro Music Composed By
Justin Swiney,
Writer-Producer
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Michelle and I along with our panel discuss the ongoing violence in New York and other metropolitan areas with The Panel.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Michelle and Walter had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the most multifaceted and talented young ladies out there. She is the epitome of versatility and multi-tasking. In addition, she shares the knowledge she has gained from her extraordinary experiences with our audience.
New Jersey Girl, Ciara Ross has quietly emerged as one of media’s brightest stars. As Lead Correspondent for The Movement Magazine, she has interviewed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, artists, authors and activists. She has also covered civil rights rallies & numerous entertainment red carpet events.
Producer & Host of "Conscious Conversations with Ciara Ross" (ccwcshow.com) A Lifestyle Talk show Breaking Generational Curses through powerful conversation 1540AM Galveston & 101.7FM Houston, Live stream FB. She has also worked with several radio shows including “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green" on WBLS FM & The Reality Check Doctor w/ Celebrity relationship Expert Dr. Ivan Young; as well as Digital radio. Not only is she Media’s New Beauty, she has also graced countless runway scenes, Expos as Fashion Runway Model & Brand Ambassador not including features on Time Square New York City Billboards & Good Day America Jumbotron.
Passionate about Model Advocacy, she founded TenacityModels: The Epitome of Poise Elegance A Tenacious Sorority Which Concentrates on Virtuous, Intellectual, Eloquent, Women's Development, Highlighting mentorship through fashion (Modeling & Etiquette workshops).
Currently she is the Press Secretary for Global Mixed Gender Basketball League…The World’s 1st professional Co-ed basketball League.
She's got the whole purpose driven, ambition, go getter change the world type of vibe.She leaves her Tenacity wherever she goes. Catch her if you can and if you do say hey CEE!
- Billboard Fashion Model
- Multi Media Radio/TV Correspondent
- Talk Show Host-
- “Conscious Conversation with Ciara" Houston
- Press Secretary-
- Global Mixed Gender Basketball
- Creator of TenacityModels
Social Media
Www.ciaraross.com
IG @iamciaraross
Fb @ciara Ross (tenacity)
Www.tenacitymodels.com
IG @tenacitymodels
Www.globalmixedgenderbasketball.com
Fb Global Mixed Gender Basketball
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Tonya Giddens ,one of the pioneers, models, and a Director of FFFW (Full Figure Fashion Week) sits down with Michelle and Walter to discuss the state of the industry and the impact of Covid-19
About Tonya Giddens
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Tonya Giddens has almost 20 years of experience in the business of fashion and beauty.
Tonya started as a freelance makeup artist and learned everything she could by studying and working on all types of complexions. Her freelancing skills paid off and she became a Beauty Advisor for Fashion Fair Cosmetics where she honed her skills and knowledge in the cosmetic industry, concentrating on the importance of skincare for all skin types.
A former plus model, Tonya has appeared in numerous fashion shows and was featured in Sister 2 Sister magazine and Fashion Manuscript (the bible of the fashion industry), among other publications. Her television credits include Fox 5′s Good Day New York, CBS’ The Early Show, Univision, and BET.
Tonya retired from the plus modeling industry and has been the Beauty Director of Full Figured Fashion Week®, the groundbreaking and highly successful fashion event dedicated to showcasing the visibility of plus size women, since its inception in 2009. Tonya is also the creator and producer of “The Conversation Diaries”, a series of specials which will be featured online as well as local television. In 2017 Tonya created The Purple Paisley Brunch (www.Thepurplepaisleybrunch.com), which was created to celebrate
the music of Prince, the artists he influenced, and “The Minneapolis Sound”
In addition to her projects, Tonya is the president of her local college alumni chapter (Norfolk State University) as well as a board member of The Trey Whitfield Foundation, which provides deserving young people and adults with the necessary financial support and educational opportunities to develop their full potential.
Tonya loves music, reading, photography and is a self-professed “Prince snob”. Her motto is, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”
Social Media:
Thepurplepaisleybrunch.com
Brklyngurl.com
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Michelle and Walter attempt to determine the different perspectives of being Black in America by questioning guest born in different generations, i.e. Millennial, Baby-Boomers, etc.
JSWISS
When JSWISS is on the mic you can count on three things: inspiring messages, sharp wordplay, and an energy that moves the crowd.
JSWISS has graced the notable and legendary stages of the Apollo Theater, Blue Note Jazz Club, Nublu, Preservation Hall, and SOBs, and received acclaim from an array of music authorities such as The Source, Complex Magazine, Hip Hop DX, Ambrosia For Heads, Soultracks, Weekly Rap Gods, and RESPECT Magazine.
In 2020 he’s released the singles “Always Knew” featuring Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Nicholas Payton, and “Light Around” produced by buzzing guitarist/producer Marcus Machado a.k.a. M.Drix.
“BLACKOUT” single has just been released. Find it wherever you get your music.
Social Media
IG @jswisshere FB @jswiss
Website www.jswissmusic.com
Officer Harper
Officer Harper is assigned to Brooklyn North Outreach Unit. The Brooklyn resident said making a difference in the lives of people is a daily effort.
“If my message can get through to just one person every day, I'm satisfied," he said.
With help from The New York City Police Foundation, the 14-year veteran creates new innovative ways to engage the youth and community as a whole by creating job opportunities and a safe space to voice frustration with police/community.”
Social Media Info
Options.nyc website @optionsnyc_ on Instagram @options.nyc on Facebook
Christopher Swiney,
New Jersey
Host of Loud Chatter on Podbean & Chef
IG: Bigsween68
FB:Christopher Swiney
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Michelle Swiney, a New York native studied at The Enid Beauty College, and New York Beauty School and achieved a diploma of the highest level. Michelle knew at the early age of 15 what she wanted to do; hair! After working in Corporate America for over 15 years and doing what she loved part time. Michelle decided to become a full time stylist in 2001 working at various salons. This leap in faith Michelle opened her own salon in Brooklyn, NY and worked with top creative teams in the industry. In 2010 this landed her an opportunity to work as an assistant stylist under a thriving artist, Mathew Curtis owner of Stratford-Upon-Avon, Hoar Cross Hall Spa and the Rosewood Salon London, UK during New York Fashion Week whom became her mentor.
Michelle has progressed to creating looks for shoots and shows during New York Fashion Week to working in film, and has built an impressive portfolio and client list of leading names in fashion, film, and music as one of the industry’s most in-demand hair styling team. A large portion of Michelle’s career is dedicated to session styling. Through a combination of networking, persistence and of course talent, Michelle has progressed from assistant to lead stylist, working on runway shows in New York. A regular at New York Fashion Week, Michelle and the Matthew Curtis Creative Team have been heading up teams backstage since 2010, creating looks for some of the most iconic and influential designers such as Ted Baker, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Marc Jacobs, KYE, Jad Ghandour and Alice & Olivia by Stacey Bendet to name a few.
Michelle’s collaborations with creative stylist and photographers has been featured in the World Bride Magazine, Germanys Gala Magazine, BG Magazine, EC., Alice & Olivia; E-Commerce and Lookbook, music videos with music Legend Nile Rodgers of Chic. Publications in Vimeo, Fashion 360, Noir Tribe Media, E! Channel Fashion Police, Online magazines such as: Elle Magazine, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan.
Michelle’s creativity is solely credited to her passion and enthusiasm for hair, and working with others in the industry.