The Faith Hour

A recent University of Michigan study revealed that over 36,000 school children in Michigan are homeless. Poverty being the driving factor, the impact is hardest felt in small towns and rural communities.

One can argue that the Tax policies of the Reagan era created the Billionaires class. But what happens when those billionaires turn to philanthropy? Does it become a tool for them to influence public policy.

Harriet explores a direct link between faith asa healer of depression.

Professor Lisa Miller of Columbia University, published a study in which it was found that persons exposing faith had a thicker cortex lining f the brain which guards against depression.  Worth listening as Harriet expounds on these findings

Recently, Serena Williams tennis star, detailed what happened to her, while giving birth to her daughter. Williams’ story echoes that of research that shows implicit bias towards black women, manifesting as racism, is leaving some black women dead during childbirth.

Women, especially women of color are dying in childbirth. Could this be a case of implicit bias that exists in medica environments?

In a New Jersey town, a serial killer targeted Black women who were homeless or had mental health issues. How did law enforcement find him

Why some residents felt left out of the decision making that led to a non-profit planting trees in their neighborhoods 

A non-profit acquired funds to plant trees in Detroit’s neighborhoods, but some residents, felt ‘put on’ as it harks back to a dark part of the city’s history

For many, Instagram showing the number of likes on a post is indicative of how well a product or work is received. Instagram created the term ‘influencers’ people who are not traditional celebrities but who garner a number of followers and who make a living from endorsing products. Now the social media platform is saying it will hide the number of Ike’s the public sees on an individual’s post. Thi...

Every decision has a consequence, Oji Harriet as she explains what the opportunity cost of marrying the wrong person did to her life

We face decisions and choices in our lifetime, but have you ever stopped to think what was the cost of making a decision? Harriet explores this concept within the context of faith.

Recently, the Oklahoma commuted the prison sentences of over 526 individuals. These were low-level offenses like marijuana possession, first time offenders. Is this a program that can be replicated across the country.

What is equity in energy? Without energy to power our cars and devices, we as humanity would not exist. We need energy to power our modern way of life. Across America, energy is used to fuel our cars, power the electricity in our homes, treat our water supply, and provide us with access to energy resources. Even more so, millions of minority residents lack access to careers and opportunities in th...

Population growth is vital for the world economy. It means more workers to build homes and produce goods, more consumers to buy tHingis and spark innovation and more citizens to pay taxes and attract trade. Tune in 

What were a group of Mormons  doing traveling in northern Mexico in a convoy of SUVs? 

A charismatic white man was able to convince the CEO of a tech bank from japan to fund his startup to the tune of $1B. He imploded not due to lack of funding but loose management practices. How was he able to access investors in the first place, while Black and Brown start-ups languish?

Adam Neumann, the founder of WeWork was given $1B for his startup. He failed not because of lack of funding but for other reasons. The problem is that he was given access to funding in the first place, a barrier many Black and Brown start-ups face. Is this systemic racism or did he use his charisma to attract funding

On October 30th, Jack Dorsey, CEO and Co-Founder of Twitter announced that Twitter would ban all political ads on it’s platform. The announcement puts a spoghtlight on the power and veracity of online advertising in today’s political landscape. Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has come under fire for his ‘hands-off’ approach towards political ads;  What is the impact of Social media on politic...

The Scriptures say. Now Faith is .... Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)  It’s a new month and faith is one tool that will carry you through the obstacles and challenges. Listen...

As we enter a new month, how can we use our faith t guide us through new challenges? Hebrews 11:1 says “Now faith is... (NKJV) A n ew month is upon us, which means that we are entering a new season of challenges, obstacles, and victories. In the past, your faith has carried you through seemingly insurmountable hardships. In this new month , how can we harness the power of the substance of our fait...

Marginalized communities across the country face reduced access to clean,affordable water. Despite America being the richest nation in the world, communities of poor people,and people of color have limited access to clean, safe,drinking water free of harmful chemicals. Communities in Flint, Michigan have gone without clean,lead-free water for years, with lawmakers hesitating to take responsibility...

Marginalized communities across the country face reduced access to clean, affordable water. Despite America being the richest nation in the world, communities of poor people and people of color have limited access to clean, safe, drinking water free of harmful chemicals. Communities in Flint, Michigan have gone without clean, lead-free water for years, with lawmakers hesitating to take responsibil...

What does the #CaliforniaWildfires show about #incomeequality? 

The catastrophic wildfires rapidly spreading across California highlight, with jarring clarity, the deep income divide between the rich and the poor. In recent years, tens of thousands, of people have lost their homes, from trailer parks, to apartment complexes, to luxury homes and mansions. But it is not the fires themselves that expose California’s wealth gap, rather it is the aftermath of the f...