MHD Off the Record

MHD and new co-host Chavonne Taylor discuss the importance of viewing psychology and mental wellness from a community perspective with Dr. Cheryl Grills. Dr. Cheryl Grills is a Clinical Psychologist with a current emphasis in Community Psychology. She is also a full-time Professor and director of the Psychology Applied Research Center at Loyola Marymount University as well as a Governor appointee...

For this episode, Marqueece Harris - Dawson is joined by Martin Draluck, Chef de Cuisine at Post and Beam in South LA, formerly of Hatchet Hall in Culver City. You may know Chef Mark for his work on the Netflix Docuseries High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. 

For this episode, Marqueece Harris - Dawson is joined by the ladies from HBO Max’s Sweet Life: Los Angeles: Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, and Tylynn Burns. Their conversation focuses on generational wealth and what young Black people can do to build wealth and community ownership. 

Politics is a game just like basketball or football and when we win these seats, elected officials have the responsibility to improve the lives of the residents who elect us. Legislation and public policy are how we score points and leverage resources that positively impact our local neighborhoods. But what makes policy effective? Black and Brown communities are fighting to overcome decades of dis...

Creativity plays such an important role in our community. Partly because art is something that doesn't require permission and empowers us to comment on the conditions we see in our society while imagining something different. Hip Hop is a key component of our culture and long before rappers became the focus, the DJ was the one who moved the crowd. For this episode, I am joined by SCETCH, to discus...

LA is the creative capital of the world and continues to lead in media and entertainment. How can the media operate as a tool to inform and empower? Media outlets play a vital role in keeping the public informed and engaged. This conversation with Dominique DiPrima and MHD takes an in depth look at the role of Black media and how its influence and power can shift public opinion on any subject.

This episode takes a deeper look into what makes safe communities. My guest, Aqeela Sherrills and I are both strong advocates for holistic Community Safety Partnerships that empower residents to play a role in public safety. These programs have helped contribute to improved public safety and foster better relationships between the police and communities. Aqeela’s dedication to ending violence and...