Perspectives with Condace Pressley

Amidst the political rhetoric of getting “tough on crime,” RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND LIVED RELIGION opens thoughtful discussions of a way to reduce crime by making communities safer and more supportive. Many of us associate “restorative justice” with international truth and reconciliation commissions spurred by human rights atrocities such as apartheid. In the US, it typically refers to small-scale...

Tel Aviv University has written a moving and captivating book about the devastating power of words. OCCUPIED WORDS: What the Holocaust Did to Yiddish offers insights into the phenomenon of Khurbn Yiddish—the Yiddish of the Holocaust—and what it says about the role of language in genocide and survival. Pollin-Galay explores how a new strain of Yiddish emerged out of the need among Jews to describe...

Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and is linked to some types of cancer. Preventing diabetes and taking charge of your health as soon as possible after diagnosis may help you prevent these health problems. This can include building healthy lifestyle habits, taking medicines on time, managing your stress, and working with your health care team to get the personal care you ne...

It’s never too late to make a career change even after 40. Jeannie Jacobs MD, a former OB-GYN, knows this all too well. Her journey from medicine to becoming a curator of a successful lifestyle brand "Just Jeannie" is a testament to her resilience and audacity. Over two decades, Dr. Jacobs assisted in the miracle of birth. However, her transformative journey began when she decided to pursue her pa...

A cancer diagnosis can change our lives and the lives of our loved ones in an instant. It leaves us seeking answers to myriad questions and searching for hope. In The Cancer Journey, Dr. Chadi Nabhan demystifies this complex disease and offers a compassionate guide to understanding your diagnosis and treatment options. With decades of experience treating oncology patients, Dr. Nabhan answers your...

Ellen Marks lost the love of her life to suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Georgia, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from Atlanta are joining the thousands of people who are gathering this season in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention. The annual Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hoste...

Breast cancer survivor and fierce advocate for Black women’s health, April Love, is set to host the 6th annual Pink Awards on Saturday, October 12 at the TheaterPlex in Decatur, GA. This event goes beyond recognizing achievements; it’s a powerful platform that sheds light on the devastating impact of breast cancer within the African American community and highlight the urgency of providing equal c...

Will America be able to keep its experiment in democratic republicanism going or will it slide into oligarchy, or worse? CIARA TORRES-SPELLISCY, Professor of Law at Stetson University, offers a chilling exposé of how corporations manipulate our political system for profit and offers concrete steps for consumers and investors committed to protecting our democracy in her new book, CORPORATOCRACY: Ho...

My guest is Kenneth Braswell. He leads the nonprofit organization Fathers Incorporated. The group works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location. Braswell recently penned an op ed for the Atlant...

Amari and the Despicable Wonders is the third and final book in his pitch-perfect middle grade fantasy series that puts a black girl at the heart of the action. The series has received tons of critical acclaim and the books have been #1 bestsellers and will soon be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures. Throughout the series, Amari grapples with what it means when entering a new magical w...

Will America be able to keep its experiment in democratic republicanism going or will it slide into oligarchy, or worse? My guest on Perspectives is Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, a professor of Law at Stetson University, Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, and member of the board of directors of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. She offers a chilling exposé...

Now through September 19th, metro Atlantans can pause for a moment of self-care with a visit to The Unplugged for Self Care Exhibit at the Mable House Arts Center on Floyd Road in Mableton. The exhibit uitilizes the intersection of music, photography, and renowned voices to inspire individuals to relax and release more. Curators argue we need self-care especially during challenging times. Joining...

My guest on the show is New York Times best-selling author Ken Abraham. His book is No Address, a novel based on the soon to be released film of the same name. It vividly shows how homelessness can happen to anyone. This story offers hope, humanity and resilience as five characters - all based on real people experiencing homelessness navigate their journey. The story testifies to the enduring huma...

Everyone hopes to leave a legacy once life ends. What will yours be? Have you considered the gift of saving a life? LifeLink of Georgia, the state's largest organ procurement and education organizations has launched its "infinity campaign" as a new approach to motivating and registering organ donors. The idea is to register as an organ donor to continue your life legacy. More than 3000 Georgians a...

Max Mayblum is on a mission. When his aunt received a cancer diagnosis, his family moved - literally to provide her care. Max saw the impact her illness had on his family and was driven to make a difference. He thought there has to be a way for family members who provide care for loved ones to have access to some resources. He was right. Mayblum, a Emory University, Goizueta Business School gradua...

Invest Fest 2024 concludes Aug 25 at the Georgia World Congress Center. This event focuses on Black financial empowerment and Entrepreneurialism. New American Funding, an independent mortgage lender servicing more tan 263,000 customers recently launched its Black Impact Initiative, an effort to promote home ownership to Black Borrowers. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Mosi Gatling, SV...

For Ed Rahill, a cross-country road race record holder, his goal was to share a story with his children about the importance of family and the role every member plays. This effort evolved into a book illustrating the complexities of life blended with the thrills and challenges of racing on the open road. Rahill leads readers through the exhilarating realm of cross-continental road racing, seamless...

We have three conversations for you in today's show. First, in 2020, a Pew Research Center report found that nearly 50% of U.S. adults felt that dating had gotten harder in recent years, with participants noting their dissatisfaction with their relationship history as well as their prospects for the future. So what happened to love? What’s behind the growing trend of "situationships" and why has t...

College savings plans have become even more valuable with recent changes. While 529 savings plans have traditionally been used to set aside money for education, they now offer even greater flexibility. Joining me is Dr. Edmund H Moore, a retired federal government worker and parent of two college-aged students. He provides his personal insights into navigating these plans for his own family. 529 p...

In a culture obsessed with youth, "It's Ok to be Old" offers a paradigm shift, inviting readers to embrace the aging process and recognize the unique advantages that come with years of life experience. This timely book addresses the increasing demographic of older adults and responds to a growing demand for positive, practical approaches to aging. My guest is Patricia Greenberg, a best-selling aut...

America's Dream at a Crossroads: The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond" is a crucial primer for understanding what is at stake in the 2024 presidential election and after the election. The book suggests that the American Dream itself is up for a vote. It urges readers to consider how the outcomes of this pivotal election could redefine the pursuit of happiness, prosperity, and well-being for a...

While Americans are tuned in to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, many of the athletes competing are calling the Olympic village in Sant Denis home. This is where you will find Africa Station. Saint Denis is the site of the largest immigrant community in France. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Oliver Nguesson, curator of Africa Station. More than just a fan zone, it is a dynamic living...

Every day, the news delivers the same story: as a nation, we are so divided, we spend more time picking fights than solving our most urgent problems. It's exhausting and exasperating. In Remaking the Space Between Us, my guest, Diana McLain Smith invites us to see what lies behind this story: a growing trend in which more and more of us are seeking refuge in like-minded groups while distancing fro...

Black Violin will perform at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20 at 8pm. My guest for Perspectives is one half of this dynamic duo, Wil Baptiste. About this group 303 Magazine wrote, "Today, genre-defying acts dominate the music industry, and artists move between styles with a level of comfort rarely — if ever — observed before. Few of these musical shapeshifters are as origin...

If you're like many people, when you think of innovation, you think of entrepreneurs. And gifted entrepreneurs have written countless books for go-getters starting their own businesses. But what if you're a visionary who wants to innovate effectively within the framework of your larger organization? It can be done says my guest Louis Gump in his new book The Inside Innovator. In this inspiring, ye...