Street Soldiers Radio

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam.

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns.

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez.

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025.

October 19, 2025 Street Soldiers Radio dove into the many layers of domestic violence. Callers shared their own experieneces as children and as those abused with our guests, therapists DeShannon Williamson and Ricka White who provided information on how to deal with and get help for this type of violence that affects many people around the world. 

Street Soldiers Radio asked our audience about what is concerning them these days and we received a wide range of answers. Parenting, new slang and the raised prices of groceries and more were covered by as people called in to share. www. StayAliveAndFree.org

From Incarcerated to Inspired and Alive & Free! We’re proud of Danniqua who started her journey with the Freedom Braiders class while in custody and today, she is Alive and Free!  This is what transformation looks like when community, purpose, and love come together. The work continues, because a real friend would never lead you to danger only to freedom, healing, and hope. www. StayAlive...

Street Soldiers Radio wants to know how you get your information. We are diving Into how you learn about what’s going on in your community and the world. Where do you get your news from? www. StayAliveAndFree.org

Street Soldiers Radio has been on the airwaves for over 33 years to help keep our community Alive & Free. We discuss the tough topics to help raise awareness, share experiences and find solutions to uplift each other in the Bay Area and across the world.  Suicide Awareness is incredibly important as it continues to impact all ages. Feelings of sadness and hopelessness have impacted young...

Street Soldiers Radio discussed with our callers what they would like to see taught in schools from elementary to high school. Our panel with featured educators Dr. Darrick Smith, Dr. Reggie Daniels and Jeri Marshall also enlighten us with experience and suggestions for education.  www. StayAliveAndFree.org

Street Soldiers Radio had the creators of Gospel Fest Oakland on air to share how gospel music has influenced and shaped lives in the Bay Area and beyond. Guests: Elder Leonard B. Lothlen Sr. and Dr. Joya Chavarin.

The Alive & Free Prescription Training continues to change lives. Our participants from Seattle, WA shared how their lives were impacted by the learning the Prescription by Dr. Marshall and began applying it immediately to themselves, their families and their youth.

August 17, 2025 8 months into his second term as president, Street Soldiers Radio asked for thoughts, reactions and concerns from our callers as we analyze the impact of President Trump’s policies, ICE raids and more. We are also joined by immigration lawyer Monica Howell and journalist Denis Perez-Bravo (Contra Costa Pulse) and Joel Umanzor (Contra Costa Pulse & Richmondside).

August 10, 2025 Community members recognizing and fulfilling the needs of the community. Special guests: Paul Bellazain, Duke Despaine, Ayana Banks, and Johnta Durden

July 20,2025 Enoch Hawkins had a difficult upbringing in West Oakland, CA but things changed when he was introduced to Dr. Marshall and the Omega Boys Club. Enoch learned how to deal with his anger, fear and pain which has enabled him to discover what he loves- travel! He has visited over 27 countries and is looking to inspire others to do the same.

July 13, 2025 Street Soldiers Radio dives deep into the discussion of men’s mental health with community leaders Ashanti Branch of Ever Forward Club, Denzel Herrera-Davis of Create The Space, and Terrence Hanserd of Kings Accountability Group. 

June 29, 2025 Street Soldiers Radio celebrated Black Music Month with our listeners who joyfully called in to share their favorite musicians and artists. We then shared the voices of our Alive & Free Leadership Academy students as we discussed the impact of music and the importance of understanding the influence it can have on you.

Street Soldiers Radio celebrates Juneteenth- a celebration of freedom, a recognition of the end of slavery, and a time to reflect on the ongoing journey towards equality and justice for all.

Welcome to the Street Soldiers Radio’s barbershop! Nothing is off limits as we discuss the different issues and elements of fatherhood with our callers and guests. We asked our panel to share their own journey with fatherhood as well as their own upbringing.

June 8, 2025 Street Soldiers Radio had a joyful night celebrating all of the graduates of 2025. Our callers shared the graduation of their children from TK to College and we shared the journey of our Alive & Free 2025 college graduates. 

Freedom Braiders has just completed an incredible 8-week program inside Santa Rita Jail. 15 women learned skills in braiding hair as well as healing themselves and we are excited to celebrate their recent graduation. Freedom Braiders has just completed an incredible 8-week program inside Santa Rita Jail. 15 women learned skills in braiding hair as well as healing themselves and we are excited to c...

May 19, 2025 Street Soldiers Radio discusses how Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia affects and impacts our families and communities.

May 11, 2025 Street Soldiers Radio celebrated the joys of motherhood with Alive & Free alum Niecy as we highlight the recent college graduation of her son, Alijah from Talladega University. He joins his twin sister Assata in making their mother incredibly proud of earning their college degrees.

May 4, 2025 Filmmaker Byron Hurt and guests dive inside the culture, tradition, secrecy and impact surrounding hazing rituals in fraternities and sororities, sports teams, marching bands, the military and beyond.

May 4, 2025 Filmmaker Byron Hurt and guests dive inside the culture, tradition, secrecy and impact surrounding hazing rituals in fraternities and sororities, sports teams, marching bands, the military and beyond.