The Dr. Vibe Show™

In celebration of Fathers Day, we speak and share with Paul Osbourne of the group, Young and Potential Fathers. Paul speaks about various subjects such as his experience growing up as a Black Canadian born man, his celebration of being married for 10 years and some of the challenges that Black Canadian men and the Black Canadian family face. If you would like to contact Paul or about Young and Pot...

After Colin Jobe had us on his show a few weeks ago (http://thevibeandvegasshow.wordpress.com/2010/06/05/vibe-and-vegas-show-vibe-and-vegas-on-the-cutting-edge-with-colin-jobe/), we thought that it would be a great idea to have Colin on our show. Enjoy!!Colin shares on how he got started in radio and podcasting and some of the challenges that the Black community faces. You can listen to Colin on "...

Black men and climbing the corporate ladder. It is possible but it isn't easy. In this episode, we talk and share with David Blackman. David has spent over about twenty years in the corporate world at the same company which is a Fortune 500 company. David shares and talks about the challenges that Black men face who want to "climb the corporate ladder". We also talk about solutions for this issue...

We are usually interviewing people but here is a little switch. In this episode, we are interviewed by Colin Jobe of "The Cutting Edge". Colin hosts "The Cutting Edge" once a month on Sunday evenings at CHRY at http://www.chry.fm/. He also hosts "Colin Edge" every Wednesday on Blog Talk Radio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/colinsedge. Feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com and visit o...

One of the challenges that some Black Canadian men face is being in prison and getting back into society after being released from prison. During this episode, we speak and share with Greg Rogers, Executive Director of the John Society of Ontario. The mission statement of the John Howard Society is effective, just, and humane responses to crime and its causes. The Society also:1. Provides for the...

In this episode, Paul Osbourne from Young and Potential Fathers talks and shares about the challenges that Blacks who are born in Canada face and the importance of Rights Of Passage for all Blacks. Paul talks about an unique exchange program that he has organized that involves Black and Aboriginal youth from British Columbia. If you would like to find out more information about the Rights Of Passa...

In this episode, we talk and share with two more young Black fathers, Knowledge and Samar. These young fathers share about various subjects such as the challenges that they face young Black fathers face. This is great stuff!!Please feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com and visit our podcast site at http://thevibeandvegasshow.wordpress.com/God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,V...

Jumoke (pronounced Joo-MOH-keh) is a Nigerian word which means "Everyone Loves The Child. "Camp Jumoke was founded in 1994 by The Association for the Advancement of Blacks in Health Sciences (AABHS) and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). In its first year of operation, 40 children attended the camp for two weeks. The continuing mandate of the Camp J...

In this episode, we speak with Bernice Carnegie, Executive Director, of the Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation. The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization established by Ms. Carnegie's parents and herself in 1987. It has two mandates: to foster self-esteem and ethical behaviour through the application of the Future Aces Creed and to...

We had the opportunity to attend the 19th annual "Visions Of Science" Science Symposium on May 8, 2010 in Toronto. It was held at the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre at Ryerson Univerisity. We had the opportunity to speak and share with Dr. Christopher Edmin, Ph. D. Dr. Edmin is an Assistant Professor Of Science Education: Mathematics, Science and Technology at Columbia University in...

In this episode, we speak and share with Toronto dentist Dr. Eric Pierre. Dr. Pierre has been a dentist in Toronto, Ontario since 1981. He is also the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Haiti in Toronto. Dr. Pierre talks about various subjects such as how dentistry is not about the patient's teeth but the patient, health care being about the whole individual, his days growing up in Haiti, how he...

After the Black Daddies Club H.I.P. (Holistic Integration Programming) presentation at Harlem Restaurant on the afternoon of May 1, 2010, we had the opportunity to speak and share with some young Black fathers. Our first chat was with Anthony and Omar. They talk about what is like to be a young Black father and some of the challenges that they and other young Black fathers face. Enjoy!!!Please fee...

When we first spoke with Pastor Andrew McKnight back in December 2009, he was on the journey of starting his own church. We are back with Pastor McKnight and things have been definitely moving forward!!In this episode, Pastor McKnight updates us "what a go on"!! He shares and speaks about his first book, "Let's Reason", being published and the launch of his ministry on the weekend of May 14 - 16,...

The annual Visions Of Science Science Symposium is in it's 19th year. Founded in 1991, Visions Of Science is a Toronto based non-profit educational organization aiming to promote science and technology in Black,African-Canadian, Caribbean and Multicultural communities. In this episode, we speak and share with Francis Jeffers, the founder and Executive Director of Visions Of Science and the Canadia...

It is the favorite time of the year for many of us. Tax time!! The deadline for filing your income tax (if you owe) or if you are an employee is April 30, 2010 at midnight. If you are self- employed the deadline is June 15, 2010.In this episode, we speak with Eldean Dickenson of the Wheatfield Financial Group about various issues in regards to tax preparation and awareness from choosing the right...

In this interview, we have the opportunity to share and speak with Aaron Brown. Aaron received the Award for Athletics at the Black Business and Professional Association's (BBPA) annual Harry Jerome awards. Enjoy!!Please feel free to email us at info@blackcanadianman.com and visit our podcast site at http://thevibeandvegasshow.wordpress.com/God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,Vibe and Veg...

Another recipient of the Black Business and Professional Association's (BBPA) of Toronto "Distinguished Men Of Honour" award was Dr. Mansfield Edwards. Dr. Edwards holds a Doctrate in Ministry Degree.

Recently, we had the opportunity to attend the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) of Toronto event, "Distinguished Men Of Honour".Before the start of this event, we had the opportunity to interview Farley Flex. Farley is one of the most recognizable Black Canadian male faces today. Farley has been actively developing the urban music market since the mid-1980's. He began as a concer...

Ishmael Reed was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but grew up in Buffalo, New York, where he attended the University of Buffalo, a private university that became part of the state public university system after he left. The university awarded him an honorary doctorate in 1995. He moved to New York City in 1962 and co-founded with the late Walter Bowart the "East Village Other", a well-known undergr...

Meditation. Many think that it does not work, many think that it does. In this episode, we speak and share with Morgan O. Smith. Morgan has had an interesting life. He was an established comedian and heavily involved in the entertainment industry for 14 years. Then, he felt that "something was missing". He started doing and studying meditation. He shares with us how meditation has helped him perso...

The life of a Black comedian is not always funny. In this episode with sit and share with comedian Dred Lee. Dred talks about various subjects such as growing up in turmoil, life as a comic, the science of comedy, not being bitter, the Canadian comedy scene and his parents reaction to him being a comic. Enjoy!!You can contact Dred Lee via:MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/dredleeFacebook: http://www...

With the weather getting better, it is time for many of us to the "spring cleaning thing". Many of us are challenged when it comes to cleaning our living space. In this episode recorded at Harlem Underground, we share and speak with someone who can help you get you home in order. Marie Mercurius is the owner of "The Urban Organizer". Her company specializes in "small space living

Rochelle Dickenson is a parent-child advocate. She is the owner of a company called "Motivated Moms" as well as a trained mediator. She will be soon launching a new website centred around the concept of "It takes a village to accomplish great things". Whether you are in Africa, the Caribbean, the United States or right here in Canada, she believes the concepts are universal. In addition, Rochelle...

In episode, we have part two of our interview with musician Sean Jones. Sean talks and shares about various subjects from life and challenges as a solo artist, the impact working as a foster worker had on his life, his biggest accomplishment in life, the defining moment in his solo music career, earning the support and respect of his parents, messages to Black young men, what he does to succeed an...

Today is the start of the 36th annual National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) starts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We will be attending the convention and hope to get some interviews!! In this episode held at Harlem Underground (http://www.harlemrestaurant.com/underground/index.html), we talk and share with the members of the convention committee about why going into engineering is a great thing...