CWA Hour of Power

This week’s show opens with Marshall Minute as David Marshall and Reginald Small explore The Reality of Poverty in America: SNAP, Survival, and the Struggle for Dignity. The team honors activist Nicky Boyte and reflects on Gratitude, Heritage, and Solidarity: The Power of November, with Mikeya Jones leading a heartfelt tribute, Honoring the Hands That Served. All hosts then tackle Surveillance &am...

This week, Tay Akins opens with Tea With Tay: Solidarity Starts with Respect, exploring how respect and inclusion build stronger unions and communities. The show honors activist Emma Watson, highlighting her work in gender equality and social justice. Mikeya Jones brings Halloween Awareness, emphasizing safety and community care during the holiday. All hosts tackle Voter Registration – Access or O...

This week, Tea With Tay kicks off the show as another powerful, thought-provoking conversation is brought to the union table. The team honors activist and actor John Boyega, whose fearless advocacy for racial justice and workers’ rights continues to inspire across generations. Mikeya Jones raises awareness for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, emphasizing education, prevention,...

This week, the hosts explore Brewing New Leaders — The Legacy of Dennis Serrette, honoring one of CWA’s pioneering voices for racial and economic justice. They celebrate activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a symbol of liberation and LGBTQIA+ resilience. Mikeya Jones highlights All Abilities, All Voices in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, calling for inclusion and acces...

This week, Tay Akins opens with Tea With Tay: Pass the Torch While It’s Still Lit, a reflection on mentorship, legacy, and keeping the movement’s fire alive. The show honors youth climate activist Zanagee Artis for his bold leadership in environmental and social justice. Mikeya Jones brings awareness with Mind Matters: Mental Health in Our Union Families, addressing the importance of emotional wel...

This week’s show opens with Tea With Tay: HUMANS from Tay Akins, reminding us of our shared humanity. We honor Activist Survivors: Champions for Breast Cancer Awareness and highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Mikeya Jones. Guests David Marshall and Britni Cuington join us for a critical discussion, Packed, Cracked, and Silenced: The Gerrymandering Crisis. Reginald Small continues our Unio...

This week, Tay Akins opens with Tea With Tay: HUMANS, a celebration of unity across cultures, identities, and labor. We honor activist Cristina Jiménez, co-founder of United We Dream, for her tireless advocacy for immigrant youth. Mikeya Jones highlights the inspiring Memphis Librarians Union Drive, while Reginald Small continues the Union 101 series with Beyond the Bargaining Table: Unions and So...

This week, the show honors activist Joseph A. McNeal, a trailblazer in the fight for equality and justice. Tay Akins opens with Tea With Tay: Boys Don’t Cry, challenging harmful stereotypes about masculinity and emotion. Mikeya Jones brings awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month, focusing on mental health in our communities. Reginald Small continues the Union 101 series with Solidarity...

This week, the show spotlights activist David Cole, exploring his legacy of defending civil liberties and holding power accountable. Tay Akins opens with Tea With Tay: Unlikely Activist, Unstoppable Voice, highlighting the courage it takes to speak truth to power. Mikeya Jones examines 9/11: Human Rights, Health Rights, and Union Lessons, connecting the events of September 11th to ongoing struggle...

This week, Tay Akins opens with Tea With Tay: Dust Storms & Rights, exploring the intersection of environmental crises and human rights. Mikeya Jones leads a special Labor Day Awareness segment, honoring workers everywhere and highlighting the contributions that keep our communities and economy moving. Reginald Small continues Union 101 Part 6: Busting Union-Busting, equipping listeners to spo...

This week, the show highlights the activism of Manuel and Patricia Oliver, the parents of Joaquin Oliver’s “Change The Ref” Advocacy Center, connecting social justice and youth advocacy to labor and human rights. Reginald Small leads Union 101 Part 5: The Bigger Picture, exploring why unions matter beyond the workplace and the role of collective power in shaping communities. Mikeya Jones raises aw...

This week’s episode honors the legacy of labor pioneer Eugene “Gene” Mays while equipping listeners with the tools to strengthen union democracy. Reginald Small leads Union 101 Part 3: Dues, Dollars & Democracy, breaking down how member contributions empower collective action. Mikeya Jones highlights National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, emphasizing workplace support for parents and caregive...

This week’s episode continues the education and empowerment with Union 101 Part 2: Know Your Rights, where Reginald Small walks listeners through essential protections every worker should understand. Mikeya Jones dives into Stronger Together, exploring how social wellness and union power go hand in hand. Errol, Tay, and Mikeya lead an inspiring conversation with Derrick Lewis II of the NAACP, high...

This episode opens by honoring disability rights activist Rick Hansen, whose global wheelchair journey challenged perceptions and championed accessibility for all. Reginald Small leads Union 101: The Power of US, breaking down the basics of union strength and member rights. All hosts tackle Not for Show: Real Activism vs. Performative Activism, calling out surface-level gestures and uplifting thos...

This week’s episode honors the fearless human rights work of Dzikamai Bere and kicks off with a spotlight on Sarcoma Awareness Month, raising visibility for rare cancer warriors in our communities. The hosts come together for a bold conversation titled The Fierce Urgency of Now, reminding listeners that labor, civil, and human rights cannot wait. We take listeners to North Carolina for From Worker...

As Pride Month comes to a close, this week’s show honors the legacy of Harvey Milk and uplifts the continued fight for justice, equity, and worker power. The hosts, Reginald, Errol, and Timmia, kick off with a hard-hitting conversation on congressional budget cuts, asking: Who really pays the price? Special guests Elena Lopez and Tysianna Marino join to break down the impact on our communities. Th...

This week’s episode honors the fearless activism of Fannie Lou Hamer and continues the fight for justice through the voices of today’s labor leaders. The show opens with Mr. Lew Moye, reflecting on his legacy and resilience in the face of adversity. Reginald Small leads a vibrant Pride Month spotlight, celebrating LGBTQIA+ power and visibility in labor spaces. Special guest Eric Hall joins to disc...

This week’s episode honors the legacy of medical pioneer Dr. James Bowman while spotlighting the strength and resilience of National Cancer Survivors Month. Reginald Small leads a powerful conversation on how middle-class jobs are under attack, and what that means for working families and union power. The hosts amplify the essential role of constituency groups, the heartbeat of our movement and th...

This week’s episode features powerful conversations at the intersection of health, equity, and activism. We’ll kick off with a focus on May as National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, highlighting the environmental and workplace triggers that disproportionately impact frontline and marginalized workers. We’ll uplift young activist Mari Copeny, whose advocacy reminds us that even the smallest...

This week’s show honors the legacy of labor legend Addie L. Wyatt while tackling urgent issues affecting working people today. We begin by recognizing May as American Stroke Awareness Month, focusing on how health equity and workplace conditions intersect. The hosts remind listeners that mental health is a union issue because no one should have to choose between a paycheck and peace of mind. We’ll...

This upcoming episode dives into the many layers of justice, from skin safety to civil rights. We’ll recognize May as an awareness month with a focus on melanin, melanoma, and heat exposure, because skin safety is union safety. Special guest David Marshall joins Reginald Small in the Human Rights Spotlight to address the growing fight to protect our VA healthcare system with a clear message: VA is...

This episode centered Indigenous justice and human rights through a powerful labor lens. Mikeya Jones opened with a stirring call to action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People, reminding us that labor must stand with those still missing and those still fighting for justice. Reginald Small’s Human Rights Spotlight issued a #SOS, highlighting urgent crises facing frontline communiti...

On this powerful May Day episode, the hosts of OUR Power honored workers’ struggles, victories, and mental well-being. Mikeya Jones opened the conversation by recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, urging labor spaces to prioritize healing and emotional justice for every worker. Reginald Small’s Human Rights Spotlight uplifted voices fighting at the intersection of justice and dignity. The hos...

This week’s episode of OUR Power tackled powerful themes impacting our communities and our movement. Mikeya Jones raised critical awareness for National Minority Health Month, spotlighting the racial health disparities that unions must confront head-on. The hosts explored the importance of breaking generational cycles of inequality and uplifted environmental justice by diving into the forgotten tr...

Union Buster of the Week: Timmia Wiley calls out this week's top offender in the ongoing war against workers’ rights. Who’s behind the latest attacks on unions? Who’s trying to silence workers and break solidarity? We’ve got receipts, and we’re bringing the heat. Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Mikeya Jones leads an essential conversation on the fight against sexual violence, the role of unions in...