Coffee Conversations with Greg J

Industry vets choppin it up. Thornell Jones is our guest today as we talk about the "Slap heard 'round the world" We're talking Grammy Awards... We're talking about his quest to run for Governor within the Florida Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He has been a leader in Entertainment Marketing for over 20 years learning the business from the ground floor first as an...

As the nation recovers from a season of pandemic dangers, social justicige reckoning and electoral uncertainties, one thing is sure, a vibrant arts sector is essential. And so we begin our deep dive look at the Creative Economy from an African Americab=n Perspective, Starting with this first of a four part series: African Americans in Classical Music. We talk with George Davis former Executive Dir...

Brave New World of NFT'sL Rhonda Love, Founder Blockchain Camp Reflections of the Supermint NFT Conference. It was one of the first of its kind. two days of NFT, Crypto Blockchain interspersed with food, hiphop and lifestyle. See less

When we heard Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from "The View" because she made remarks considered anti Semitic in nature, we began to contemplate the decision. Was she wrong? Why? What don't we know? What are our Jewish Brothers and Sisters feeling in this day and time?. What is the Holocaust? Is this hidden history? Are Jewish people a race? Where is the disconnect? So we reached out to Rabbi Scott...

In my time serving on the Board of Directors of the Arts Council for Long Beach, one of the most interesting cultural destinations I have been to is the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). This arts and culture institution is celebrating 25 years in Long Beach and so we are sipping coffee with @Solimar Salas, Vice President of Museum Content & Programming

The Black CHurch has always been a haven of hope for the community and in these strenuous days and time, the church needs to step into its hertiage of serving our community. We talk with Bishop Todd Ervin Sr as he describes how his church is serving the community, providing free COVID testing, job development services, food giveaways and so much more. All in the name of uplifting our people in suc...

We're sipping coffee with Dr. @sharifabatts Sharifa Batts, DBA, MBA - as we talk about diversity and equity in business development, and education and the type of leadership needed in these turbulent times.

The pandemic has cancelled MLK festivities all over the Southland and indeed the nation. But that doesn't stop us from pausing to acknowledge the life and legacy of one of Black America's most renowned freedom fighters, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. . Recorded on King Day, January 17, 2022, Greg J contemplates with Rhonda Love of DreamKreator Studio, Pastor Mark Whitlock, of Reid Temple of Glenndale...

We often talk about the faith community and it place in the uplift of our neighborhoods. The Black Church needs to remain at the forefront of the work that involves healing urban communities. We're chopping it up with the leader of one of the nation's pre-eminent faith based community development organizations. Dr. Belinda Allen, Executive Director West Angeles Community Development Corp. talks co...

THe Honorable Jan Perry has a new job. She's the Executive Director at Shelter Partnership, a leading advocate fighting homelessness. We're talking about this incredible domestic issue and what her visions are for alleviating homelessness. Fascinating conversation

Crypto Currencies, MetaVerse, Non Fungible Tokens... what does it all mean? This is a great conversation with two of the top African American women leading the way in this new space.... A great start if you want to know more about Crypto Currencies....

We link up with Toni X of the Atlanta Black Theater Festival.

Global Contemplations as Rhonda Love joins Greg J to reflect on trade with Africa. They've just returned from the Wakanda One Trade Expo in Ghana and share observations about the Diaspora. They are joined by renowned educator, diplomat, global business influencer Ambassador Charles Stith. Fascinating discussion....

He is a legend. The undisputed Godfather of West Coast HipHop. He discovered NWA. He was a mentor for Dr. Dre., He was there when Compton and Long Beach got it together..... The history is not written with his name. We sip coffee and chop it up about music history.... Alonzo Williams joins us.

In California, the Gubernatorial Recall Election captured the attention from across the country. Politicians from all over the country flocked to the state in support of Governor Gavin Newsom. At Beach City Radio, we wanted to be a conduit and source of information. And so we presented a townhall meeting featuring some thought leaders in the world of politics. We sought to be balanced and invited...

n California, amongst all that we have to deal with in this present time, we are now confronted with a special election. We are being asked to decide whether we want to recall Governor Newsom. There are so many things we need to know regarding our ballots, how to vote, what our vote means and so much more. We are honored to have the honorable Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State here t...

n California, amongst all that we have to deal with in this present time, we are now confronted with a special election. We are being asked to decide whether we want to recall Governor Newsom. There are so many things we need to know regarding our ballots, how to vote, what our vote means and so much more. We are honored to have the honorable Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State here t...

Recent community tragedies have turned our contemplations to the notion of Gender Based Violence that plagues the black community. In the Los Angeles Community, the murder of banking executive and beloved community advocate Michelle Avan has deeply impacted our psyche. We are wrought with sadness, anger and shock, And so We sip coffee with Kandee Lewis, Executive Director of The Positive Results C...

By a vote of 18-4, the Texas Senate recently voted to pass a bill banning critical race theory in Texas schools. Senate Bill 3 now heads to a stalled Texas House, where a quorum has remained broken for days after House Democrats journeyed to Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal legislation in response to "election integrity" bills moving through the special session. Texas State NAACP Presiden...

Dateline South Africa: We just celebrated the birthday of Nelson Mandela, yet his beloved Rainbow Nation is in turmoil, The Pandemic is wreaking havoc, The former President has just been sent to jail, the people are taking to the streets in violence and looting. And so we reach out to our friend, news anchor @Thami Ngubeni for a view - a perspective of what is happening on the continent.

We sit with renowned promoter turned author Joe Jones to discuss his new book "Tragic Life of a Black LA Cop". While he is currently one of LA's prominent promoters, he was an officer on the LAPD. He saw things, he experienced things and now, he's talking about it. While national dialogue these days often focuses on policing in America, we are always looking for perspectives from those who have wo...

we are turning our lens to the financial well being of the village..... Join us as Dwayne Mooney and Daryl Mooney come thru to chat about our Personal Economy: Entrepreneurship, Investing and Black Wealth..... Crypto Currency, Investing, Entrepreneurship and more!! #letsgo! and be blessed! Coffee Conversations with Greg J.

we're talking Comedy from a black perspective. The legacy. The heritage. And who better to sip coffee with than Michael E Williams - Hall of Fame promoter/producer of comedy and founder of the historic, legendary Comedy Act Theater in Los Angeles where many of your favorite comedy stars got their start. We'll talk about comedy as art.... black comedy history and Michael's upcoming book chronicling...

we have a lot to talk about: Nikole Hannah Jones, dnc'S $25 MIL "I will Vote" Initiative, and a reflection of Haiti in the wake of the assassination of President Jovenal Moise. This intellectual perspectives are shared with Dr. Anthony Samad - Executive Director, Mervyn M Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute at CSUDH and Monique Clesca - Author, Journalist and renowned Advocate...

The family of George Floyd and the community at large got closure with the sentencing of Derek Chauvin. 270 months equals 22.5 years in prison. Some say it isnt enough. Others say its a step in the right direction. We talk with our legal friend to gain an understanding of sentencing guidelines and framework as to how we should consider the ramifications of the ruling.