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 May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Michelle and Walter discuss, Airbnb to Boycotting Florida, in this monthly overview of what we see as impacting our community. We also talk about upcoming events, such as the Juneteenth Celebrations around the city, the upcoming FridayNite Live, when the panel returns to discuss a very critical issue.
So, stay with us!
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Here is another look-back we thought was appropriate in 2021 and is of greater importance today. In other words it is as relevant now as it was when it was first broadcast. Focus people!
We are being bombarded by bad news from many directions. They may be local, national, or international in nature. Every time you read or listen to the news there are mass shootings, ignorant people saying stupid ass things, all which have served to distract us from the important tasks we have in front of us. And, what are those tasks? Any goal or objective you have set for yourself. That could be getting a better job, getting a degree, starting your own business, anything that requires you to FOCUS.
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
McCurtain County Hot Mike moment brings it home that Black people are thought as people to be lynched, beaten and barbecued. Some whites are quick to talk about "White Guilt". There should not be CRT in our schools. From what I see, they need it bad if we are to have a functioning democracy.
Vote Local my friends because burying your head in the sand is not a viable option!
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Do you have a will? What about a Trust? We have an expert on why we should. Stay tuned.
About Edwina
Edwina Frances Martin, Esq., is a public interest lawyer experienced in Litigation, Public Policy, Government Relations, Non-Profit Management, and Strategic Communications. She is the Commissioner, Public Administrator of Richmond County, responsible for the administration of estates of persons that have left no will, and where there is no qualified person(s) to administer the decedent’s estate. Duties of the position include providing for burial arrangements when no close relative is available to do so; protecting the decedent’s property from waste, loss, or theft; and locating persons entitled to inherit from the estate and ensuring that legal distributes receive their inheritance.
Prior to her current appointment Ms. Martin served as Counsel and Deputy Chief of Staff for former NYC Councilwoman Debi Rose (49th District); Director of Government Relations, Communications & Pro Bono for Legal Services NYC; and litigation associate with the law firms of Shearman & Sterling LLP, Herrick Feinstein LLP, and Van Lierop, Burns & Bassett LLP. She began her legal career serving as law clerk to the Hon. Lawrence W. Pierce in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Ms. Martin volunteers extensively within her home community and the New York legal community. Her volunteer work includes the American Association of University Women (past New York State president; past Branch President; national board of directors (member));the Staten Island Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Chair, May Week Committee); the New York State Bar Association (Delegate, House of Delegates (13th JD); the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association (past president; co-chair, Education/Title IX Committee); National Council of Negro Women/SI (Legislative Committee co-chair); Soroptimist International-Staten Island (Chair, Live Your Dream Award); Staten Island Meals on Wheels (board member); St. John’s Episcopal Church (member, Vestry); and, the Alice Austen House & Museum (member, Advisory Board).
Ms. Martin graduated from New York University School of Law (Vanderbilt Medal, Arthur Garfield Hayes Civil Liberties Fellow, Convocation Speaker, and NAACP LDF Earl Warren Scholarship Fellow) and holds her B.A. in Art History from Williams College (Dean’s List, Art History Merit Award Winner). Ms. Martin lives in the West Brighton community of Staten Island with her partner Mickey Burns, where, in her spare time, she walks and bird watches in Clove Lakes Park.
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Harlem ‘s Reverend Dr. James A. Kilgore and Greg Coleman join us to discuss why black churches appear to be absent from the struggle for equal rights.
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Walter and Michelle question the panel on their take on the news this week and what they think is coming down the pike
Panel
Gene Edwards
Male District Leader (D)
79th AD, The Bronx, NY
Fb: Gene Anthony Edwards Jr.
Ig: teamgene
Steven A. Smith, ATL, GA
Educator, second chance business funding, credit specialist
http://Teachpracticemaster.com
Social media:
IG;stevenamithnycatl
CHRISTOPHER SWINEY, NJ
RETIRED NY SANITATION WORKER, AND CEO OF JOHNNYRUTH’S CATERING
FB: CHRISTOPHER SWINEY
IG: @BIGSWEEN68
Ernest J. Robinson, Washington ,DC
Sergeant, US Marine Corp Combat Veteran
SR consultant @ B Ernest leadership and professional consultant
Fb: Ernest J Robinson
IG: ejrobinson2014
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are proud to revisit our interview with Hawa Allan.
We have been bombarded with bad news about our youth and sometimes it seems like all is lost. The information that we are getting sounds like the younger generation is bound for annihilation. With all this madness, which is fractional in our community, I have discovered that our children will be fine. They will take up the mantle that was bestowed upon us and carry on. They will be successful, thereby continuing the legacy of their ancestors.
I can tell you firsthand, being a Baby Boomer, how hard it was to achieve my objectives. But I would not be deterred by the color of my skin. I am still chasing goals. We all should
About Ms. Allan
Hawa Allan is a lawyer and writer of cultural criticism, fiction, and poetry. She is an essay editor at The Offing, and her work has appeared, among other places, in The Baffler, the Chicago Tribune, Lapham's Quarterly and Tricycle magazine, where she is a contributing editor. Her book Insurrection, an interweaving of personal narrative and legal history, was published in January 2022 by W.W. Norton.
Links:
Website:
Link to my book at the publisher (including links to online booksellers):
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Walt Weekly is pleased to have Ms. Dana Walker-Boyd, CEO at B.O.S.S (Business Owners Success Series) on the show this week. There are a lot of opportunities and programs out there for new home buyers and renters. So, as a top Restate agent, and active community resource, you are going to appreciate her and possibly seek her out. See Links Below.
Dana Walker-Boyd, is a native of Staten Island New York, and has had a unique career over the past 30 years, having worked in diverse business environments ranging from Choreographer & performer in Entertainment industry as a sought after “90’s Hip Hop Dancer”, Fashion Production and Management, to high end Toy companies in New York City. This diverse background has enabled her to appreciate, adapt, and understand an individual's specific needs to achieve desired, measurable & specific outcomes.
Ms. Boyd entered into Real Estate 16 years ago, and has been a consistently Top Producing Associate Broker, closing Multi Million Dollar in annual sales; with a vast expertise in many aspects of Real Estate, Residential, Commercial, Rentals, new Construction, Development sites, Hotels, and investments. Partnering with varied Community Organizations & Banks, Hosting seminars for First time Home Buyers, directing them to grants available towards their purchase. Equally Advocating for the Homeless & securing permanent housing for families in need.
A life committed to service, as a teenage community advocate, starting the 1st Urban League Youth Council of SI, my life has come full circle. I’m honored to serve on the following Board of Directors in the Non Profit Community that tirelessly champions the voice of those in need. Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island 1st Vice Chair & Membership Committee Chair; CHASI (Community Health Action of Staten Island) Fundraise Development Committee Chair; Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership Board, Richmond Family Care Center Board for the FQHC (Federally Qualified Healthcare Center) a new designation being applied for, I serve as Chairwoman on the Board of Directors. Board Member of The historic & prestigious St. George Theater, of Staten Island.
An avid gardener, with Soulful roots from the Eastern Shore of Virginia, my “You Grow Girl” Facebook group, created during the 2020 Pandemic allowed me to share my lifelong passion of gardening, inspiring thousands to start their garden, plant swaps, garden events & day trips. It has pivoted to another business, City Belle Gardens, a 501C3 pending non profit with the goal to Educate, Inspire, Empower, & create a “Community of Cultivators” both young & old. Our mission is to place a garden on every windowsill in the world. It's a global effort, to live healthier, encourage food sustainability, by controlling your food source from the ground up, & how your health will thrive. My Garden is my Solace & Revolution.
Dana Walker- Boyd
"Impacting Lives one key at a time"
Robert Defalco Realty
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent
1678 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, New York 10305
Direct (347) 277- 5740
Office (718) 987-7900 ext 81
NYS Fair Housing Notice: https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/fairhousingnotice_new.pdf
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Michelle takes on her other hat, as a top NY Hair Stylist, to bring us with her to this year's NYFW Fall/Winter 2023. Stay tuned for Michelle's behind the scenes take on what's new and what has changed in the Fashion industry since the pandemic. Have they reached a level of normalcy?
See links below:
NYFW Fall/Wall 2023
Designer Rodarte
https://www.instagram.com/rodarte/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co0KFaHP4le/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Lead Hair
Odile Gilbert
https://instagram.com/odilegilbert_official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Sponsor
https://instagram.com/tresemme?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Designer Alejandra Alonso Rojas
https://instagram.com/alejandraalonsorojas?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Product Sponsors
Sam McKnight
https://instagram.com/hairbysammcknight?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tool Sponsor
Olivia Garden
https://instagram.com/oliviagarden_int?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Designer ChoCheng
https://instagram.com/chocheng?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Product Sponsors
Sam McKnight
https://instagram.com/hairbysammcknight?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tool Sponsor
Olivia Garden
https://instagram.com/oliviagarden_int?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Designer Badgley Mischka
https://instagram.com/badgleymischka?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Product Sponsor
Intelligent Nutrients
https://instagram.com/intelligentnutrients?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tool Sponsor
Olivia Garden
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
This week we sit down with the founders, Doreen P. Cugno , and Luanne Sorrentino , of the Cultural Landmark, St. George Theatre, on Staten Island. Let it be noted their mother, Mrs. Rosemary Cappozalo (1939-2009) was a cornerstone in this monumental effort.
The St. George Theatre is a historic theater located in Staten Island, New York. It was built in 1929 and was designed by the architectural firm of Kiesler & Liu. The theater has a seating capacity of 1,800 and features a mix of classical and Art Deco styles. The theater has undergone several renovations over the years and has become a popular cultural and entertainment venue. It has hosted a variety of events, including concerts, plays, films, and dance performances. The theater is also home to a host of community events, including an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, an annual golf outing, and much, much, more. Today, the St. George Theatre is recognized as one of Staten Island's premier cultural landmarks. Please visit their website below.
Website:
https://stgeorgetheatre.com