Colette Barris's Urban Village

June is Black Music Month.  All episodes (in June) of The Urban Village in honor of Black Music will celebrate the contributions, artistry and genius of Black Music and the artists that create it; past and present. Send us Fan Mail

The Urban Village May 21st episode on the Buffalo New York episode was horrific enough and less than five days later the mass school shooting in Texas which killed 19 children and 2 teachers.  What is America to do? Send us Fan Mail

The Buffalo New York shooting points to America's unbelievable journey through a third reconstruction.  How did America land here after Obama?  This weeks Urban Village takes a look the Buffalo disaster, Ukraine, political prisoner Brittney Grinner, the economy and other stuff join me. Send us Fan Mail

Kendrick Lamar is a one of kind talent a rapper and Pulitzer Prize poet who has turned the world on it's heads with his awe inspiring talent. Send us Fan Mail

RECAP OF SOME OF THE WEEKS EVENTS FROM LA MAYORS DEBATE AND MELINA ABUDULLAHS ROUGH OFF, (child a woman aint safe anywhere), Britnny Grinner and oh yeah Roe V Wade alot is going on! Send us Fan Mail

Thirty Years ago, L.A. blew up-people had enough, like 450 years tired.  This week's episode of The Urban Village pulls back the curtain on 'the village' and others to move the community forward, from generational discrimation to direct and indirect gentrifiction and not but not least...Latasha Harlens  Send us Fan Mail

What happened to the Negro League Of Baseball?  Was it a dream or was it deliberately derailed?  Discussion on the great Satchell Page and his brilliant career in both the Negro League and the National Baseball League at the age of fifty.  Ukraine and Russian commentary as well as the networks clear path to Black content and why your eyes cannot be eyes wide open. Send us Fan Mail

Appreciation of the Black Family, the importance of the Black father's role in female empowerment and the village, celebrationing  75 years later, Jackie Robinson #42 breaking baseball's color line.  Education and Black women...who knew?  Is there a problem with that?  What the hell does this has to do with student loan debt? Updates on Ukraine.  Where is Brittney Grinner?  Equity in spo...

Colette has a couple things she wants to say and say she does...for thirty minutes...take a listen. Send us Fan Mail

The slap heard around the world did not happen in a vacuum...Regardless what you see, hear and read on the Oscars, there is more to it... Thoughts on the Senate Supreme Court Hearing for Judge Brown Jackson...alot to sit through...Damn! What's happening week six in the Ukaraine?  Seems Russia and Putin underestimated the will of the Ukarianian nation...updates. #FreeBrittneyGrinner more than...

Judge Brown Jackson was highjacked this past weeks during the Senate's Hearing on Judge Jackson's Supreme Court selection.  Next, Covid-19 is far from over and the. "Let's let them breathe" team will find away to not to panic. Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode Colette takes a deep dive in ninteen minutes to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Putin's horror, WBNA star Brittney Griner, and much more.   Send us Fan Mail

Week two of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical aspects of war that go undiscussed.  Brittney Grinner and the world has changed is this the new normal? Send us Fan Mail

Russia's invasion of Ukraine unbelievable yet true...I'm trying my damndest to understand but I can't. Send us Fan Mail

This week's The Urban Villagez takes a hard look at world events happening in real time...I'm talking about Ukraine.  Hard look at U.S. events that were  back doored... Whatever let's pray for humanity right about now... #theurbanvillagz    #clarettastreetseries   #clarettastreet Send us Fan Mail

Join Colette Barris and the Urban Villagz  as the podcast continues the history of Pacoima in this week's episode, in which Beverly Riely a.k.a "Bev" provides  historical insights about Pacoima and beyond.  #blackhistorymonth  #TheUrbanVillagz   #clarettestreetnovel  #clarettastreetseries   #Pacoima    #DebraLoweIcon Follow Colette barris on Twitter @ColetteBarris  Instagram@Colette...

The Urban Villagz celebrates Black History Month, from the past to the present. #TheUrbanVillagz #clarettastreetseries Send us Fan Mail

The week's actions in review. Send us Fan Mail

January 28th episode pays tribute to the Old School Village with an extended interview with Pacoima icon 'Bev' Riely, as the two take a walk through Pacoima and it's amazing past.  Sharing rare insight to how community for decades stayed a viable and loving villagz of pride.   Send us Fan Mail

The title says it all for episode 17 of The Urban Village.  Take a listen. Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode takes a look at Pacoima's Great Migration past and todays dilemas.  Send us Fan Mail

We at The Urban Villagz wanted to give you at bit of joy and old school Villagz happiness the Urban Villagz way, starting with the sixties through today!  You'll get to learn a little about my folks the old school way in the village.  Colette, Dawn, Reggie, Patrick and Karen wish you health, love and joy in 2022... PEACE AND JOY WE OUT!! #TheUrbanVillagz  #clarettastreetseries  #DJReggieV  #P...

This week's The Urban Villagz looks at today's challenging events through Colette's insightful lens.   Send us Fan Mail

Colette takes a deep quick dive into some of today's pressing issues. Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode of The Urban Villagz opens the door and lets the unspoken "what?!" out all the while giving the Villagz a bit of sugar and love. Send us Fan Mail