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DaGrip welcomes Lynn Mitchell for a special holiday segment called “U Ought Not”: Stuff Black Folk Ought Not Do for the Holidays.   Lynn is a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina. She attended the public schools of Rock Hill and furthered her education at Winthrop University. Currently, she is working on an MBA at North Carolina Wesleyan College.   Lynn developed a love for family and fellowship as...

DaGrip experiences the powerful story presented in the book, " Putting it All in Words" by Tamara Buchanan. Tamara was born and raised in Farrell, a small town in Pennsylvania. Later, she moved to Salisbury, NC. A salesperson by day in the Automotive Industry for over twenty-plus years, she is now looking to be a writer for many more. She shares gut-punching truths and how to stay strong through t...

This week Dagrip welcomes Darin Kent. Kent is the former Director of Communication for the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District of the AME Zion Church. Kent is a graduate of Devry Institute of Technology in Long Island, New York with a degree in Business Administration. As a consultant, Kent has trained and managed volunteer staff to implement audio- visual media production for infomercials, short film...

Join the conversation with special guest Rev. Tajuan Kyles on digital discipleship and the emerging opportunities to advance the Kingdom through innovation and technology. Reverend Kyles is a wife, mother and grandmother with 20+ years of leadership experience in Christian Ministry. She holds a B.S. degree from Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, Master of Divinity degree from the Samuel Dewitt...

DaGrip welcomes Solomon T. McAuley to the podcast to discuss his new book "The 6 E's to Successful Engagement." McAuley, is the NextGen Specialist for Centralina Workforce Development Board in Charlotte, NC where he has the task of providing guidance in the Centralina Region for the Work force Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth services. McAuley is a 2004 graduate from Livingstone College...

Ashleigh Curry, writer of the short film entitled, "Toni. Mamie. Connie." shares her journey with the production of her own work. The former Hunter Huss High School and UNC-Chapel-Hill grad, uses her theater degree to direct and produce a film about three black women playing on a baseball team in the 1950's.  Ashleigh shares her introduction to directing and the film makers who  inspired her to pr...

Youth Week on DaGrip celebrates Don'Yae Gardin-Newby, Santana Sharpe, and Trey Hubbard III.  During the interview we hear amazing strides in Gymnastics, Creative Painting, and College Basketball. Each youth has excelled this year and recognized for outstanding achievements.  Dagrip applauds their dedication and commitment to excellence. The week's honorable mention highlights the achievements of C...

  The podcast celebrates one year of Gaining Relevant Innovative Perspectives. Decade after decade, David Anthoni continues to create thought provoking informative programs to engage the community. From Bible Talk 4 Teens, The Ddub Show and now DaGrip, David Anthoni promotes positivity, goodwill and success for everyone. The celebration is one for the record books.

DaGrip with David Anthoni David Anthoni converses with Joseph Priester, gifted musician and songwriter in Charlotte about Creative Vision: Reaching Others in Unconventional Ways and his upcoming Live Recording Sunday August 1st.   Click link below for project information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOjwcg66iuw

David Anthoni talks with Nate Hinton from the Dallas Mavericks about his first year in the league and Pastor Malcolm Byrd from Mother AME Zion Church, New York, NY about the impact of Juneteenth on Black America

  Pierre McElhaney is known in North and South Carolina for contributing a significant body of work to theater.  He is a product of Gastonia, NC and a graduate of Ashbrook High School. In our conversation, he shares his passion for acting and how he remains motivated to inspire others. He recalls getting his start in acting while just a kid at Center Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. McElhaney is not...

  Bishop Shawn L. Bell is a native son of Gastonia, NC.  Raised with a COGIC and AME Zion Church background, Bishop Bell's faith in God has anchored him to build one of the strongest Christian centers in the  Baltimore Faith community. At the tender age of 15, Pastor Bell ministered his initial sermon at Vestibule A.M.E. Zion Church (King’s Mountain, NC) under the tutelage of his Pastor and (natur...

 "Modeling of good character from Police officers" said Ben Henderson helped him decided to pursue a career in Law Enforcement.  From a detention officer with the Gaston County Sheriff's department to a Police Officer with the City of Belmont, Henderson has witnessed policing evolve and he is optimistic about the future. Henderson offered some real insights about the responsibility of police offic...

DaGrip with Rev. Dr. Amy S. Ciceron - join a powerful conversation concerning systemic racism, voter suppression, and the rising cancel culture. Dr. Ciceron even gives her thoughts on the newest chart topping video by Lil Nas X. Dr. Amy S. Ciceron is a native of Lamar, SC. She graduated from Winthrop University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree and worked as a Social Work for 15 year,...

  DaGrip with Pastor @RodneyGilchrist, Liberty Christian Center, Killeen, Texas - Kingdom Mandates: Sustaining and Moving the Church forward despite Covid-19. Gilchrist is an Army veteran who birthed a church after his active duty service. God manifested His favor and the church moved from one room to a campus of three buildings plus land to expand. Here the powerful testimony of being vaccinated;...

  As the concern for academic achievement rises amid the global pandemic, David Anthoni shares a conversation with Dr. Yolonda P. Holmes about survival skills and parent engagement to help students succeed. Dr. Holmes drops bomb shells in this interview to candidly offer key strategies drawing from her childhood journey and professional experience. Dr. Holmes received her formal education in the C...

Latasha A. Gray is a licensed therapist and counselor in the state of North Carolina who recently presented at the North Carolina Counseling Association Annual Conference about Suicide. Through her work, she believes that anxiety, depression, and stress are on the rise and the country could witness these issues as a second wave of trouble after the Pandemic fully ends. The dialogue celebrates the...

Rosalind Agurs, known by her friends as “Radiant Roz” compels readers to plunge into life, passion, and purpose for God without fear. In her new book, Fear Not Radiant Roz makes the argument that fear is manageable if we use the instructional manual given to us by God. This episode shares the importance of practical teaching for the seasoned saints and millennials.  You can learn more about the bo...

A candid conversation with Portia Jacobs revealed the need for more student engagement during the pandemic. "Students are stressed" stated Jacobs and we receive calls daily about helping our kids remain focused. Portia Jacobs is a guidance counselor in the Durham County School System, a Christian Educator in the AME Zion Church, and a strong advocate for student success.    

Senator Natalie Murdock is a gifted young entrepreneur in public service in the North Carolina General Assembly. Serving District 20 which comprises mostly of Durham, North Carolina, Murdock has been a public servant since her early teens. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and the owner of her own business,  Murdock is currently one of eight African-American women in the North Carolina Senate. Senator...

Bishop Herbert C. Crump,Jr. a generational impact leader, is senior servant of Freedom Temple Ministries and presiding Bishop of the Mt. Calvary Holy Church of America. Crump has transformed a city with innovation, vision, and sound bible insight. During our conversation about MLK, Crump reflects on the impact of King in his life and shed's light about his personal journey to fulfill his God assig...

Democracy is important for every person in the United States. Recent activities have questioned if America still believes in the song lyric, "This land is your land - This land is my Land....This land was made for you and me."  My conversation with Pastor Julian Pridgen, St. Mark AME Zion Church, Durham, NC, unmasked the notion of equality; but released hope that we are better today than yesterday...

DaGrip with David Anthoni launches a new season with a new time; 12 Noon. The program is designed for listeners to Gain Relevant Innovative Perspectives. Mark your calendar each Saturday to join the show by Podbean.com, Facebook Live, or Apple Podcast.

David Anthoni has a candid conversation with Dr. Brian Thompson, Senior Pastor of the Simon Temple AME Zion Church Fayetteville, NC. Thompson has served Simon Temple for more than 20 years and recently built a new sanctuary that seats 10,000. With a ministerial staff of over 34 clergy, Thompson deploys various ministries to the community and surroundning cities. Most Simon Temple expanded their we...

David Anthoni blazes the campaign trail with inspiring music to encourage voters in the 2020 election.  Adapted from the speech delivered by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention 2020,  David Anthoni unites the phrase, "When They Go Low"- "We Go High" into a catchy, hip hop tune perfectly designed for this moment. David Williams II, (David Williams Music) Los Angeles, California is...