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KINGS HOUR podcast is roundtable discussions highlighting topics that affect black and minority communities.
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8 MAR 2021 · Do we make excuses for our cultural perdicaments? Listen in as the Kings introduce themselves and weigh-in on this important topic.
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15 MAR 2021 · What is Black Culture to you? Listen in as the KINGS breakdown Black Culture in the first of this 2-part episode.
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21 MAR 2021 · On this episode the Kings breakdown the influnence of Music, Food and Fashion as it pertains to Black Culture.
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28 MAR 2021 · In this episode of KINGS HOUR, the Kings discuss their personal struggles with transitioning into the corporate world. Understanding the struggles of transitioning from one thing you've only ever known into an entirely different arena, is a battle no one could have anticipated.
KINGS being former collegiate and professional athletes, where all they have ever known was football, suddenly stops. What do you do? Discover the difficulties of the mental battles one goes through after finding the dream you have been chasing comes to a screeching halt.
4 APR 2021 · In this episode, the Kings have their first guest, Betty Sawyer a.k.a., "Ms. Betty."
Betty Sawyer is the Community Engagement Coordinator in Access & Diversity at Weber State University. Betty has been a change agent in the city of Ogden and in Utah for over 40 years. Betty moved to Utah after graduating from HBCU Morgan State University in Baltimore with a BS degree. She earned a second bachelor’s in physical therapy and her master’s in Public Administration from the University of Utah.
Her advocacy work includes the creation of the state’s Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission while serving as Director of the Governor’s Office of Black Affairs, the Utah Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival/Holiday, Charter member of the Greater Salt Lake Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Utah Black Roundtable and co-founder of Project Success Coalition, a local grassroots non-profit focusing on health, education, cultural arts, and advocacy.
Ms. Betty is president of the Ogden NAACP and serves on numerous state, local and national boards including the Ogden Diversity Commission, U.S. Civil Rights Commission/State Advisory Committee, the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice, and the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation. Her motto is Ubuntu: "I am because we are and because we are, therefore I am"; and points to the universal bonds of humanity that connect us all.
Ms. Betty is a soundboard for empowerment in the Black community. Listen in as she breaks down how we build and sustain culture in our communities.
18 APR 2021 · On this episode of KINGS HOUR, the Kings discuss the very imporant topic of interacial relationships. The Kings define what it means to be pro-black and how that can affect an interracial relationship.
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9 MAY 2021 · On this episode of KINGS HOUR, the Kings revisit the topic on the last episode "Can you be in an interracial relation and still be Pro-Black?"
This time special guest Geno Odong joins the KINGS HOUR roundtable to discuss this topic. Geno is a former collegiate football player at Utah State University, graduating in Human Movement Science with an emphasis on Exercise Physiology. Geno is now a licensed Master Cosmetologist/Barber for the past 10 years. Originally, Geno hails from Las Vegas Nevada but currently resides in Logan Utah with his wife, stepson, and newborn.
Geno's situation is unique, for he is in an interracial marriage and lives in a predominately white community. The Kings dive deep into gaining perspective of what dating is like being black in an all-white community.
23 MAY 2021 · Interracial Relationships are a major topic in today’s society. On thisSo KINGS wanted to get the female perspective on being Pro-Black while being in an Interracial Relationship.
Special guest Marcella Hunter visits the KINGS HOUR to discuss the important topic of Interracial Relationships. Ms. Hunter works in learning development specializing in creating effective DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusive) strategies for schools.
Marcella while in an interracial relationship is a passionate leader in engaging and facilitating OUR people's development and strategies.
Hear this Queen breakdown her experiences in being raised in an interracial household to now being in an interracial relationship.
6 JUN 2021 · On this episode of the KINGS Hour, the KINGS sit down to discuss Mental Health in the Black Community. These are tough times we are living-in in America. Not only is our well-being at risk each and every day but so is our Mental Health.
Kelli Washington, an African American Queen and licensed clinical therapist sits down with the KINGS to discuss the mental state of the Black community. Kelli is originally from Salt Lake City but now resides in Los Angeles. She has been practicing for 7 years in a variety of settings including treatment programs, hospitals, schools, and her private practice. Currently, through COVID-19, the focus has been on her private practice specializing in anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, work-life balance, relationships, life changes in teens and young adults.
Mental struggles can come in many different forms, listen in as the KINGS Hour breaks down the many different levels of Mental Health and how we get better as a Community.
Contact Kelli Washington through her website www.ConvosWithKelli.com
or follow her on Instagram @ConvoswithKelli.
18 JUN 2021 · JUNETEENTH! Official day of freedom from the 300 plus years of Slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation executive order freeing all slaves from slavery reached Galveston Texas.
On this episode of KINGS Hour, we asked Mrs. Betty Sawyer to come back to the show to drop some more knowledge; this time about the Juneteenth celebration. Ms. Betty, created the Juneteenth celebration in Utah 32 years ago. Educating the Utah community and all of our young black leaders on the importance of why we have our freedom today. Sacrifices from our ancestors are to be commemorated not just on June 19th, but each and everyday.
Ms. Betty would love to hear from you if you have any questions about our history or if you are simply seeking advice. She can be reached at Projectsuccessinc1@gmail.com or visit her website www.projectsuccessinc.org. Happy Freedom Day
KINGS HOUR podcast is roundtable discussions highlighting topics that affect black and minority communities.
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| Author | BLACK KINGS |
| Organization | BLACK KINGS |
| Categories | Society & Culture |
| Website | www.bkings.co |
| kingshour20@gmail.com |
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