The Public Affairs Podcast

Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation and the 5th Ward Cultural Arts District is having their 11th Annual Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival Saturday, March 23, 2024 * 12pm – 5pm.  This festival remains FREE to the community and continues to celebrate the history, art, culture, and current revitalization of Houston’s 5th Ward. To talk about it and the new things that Legacy Health has at t...

Sisters Network® Inc., the largest and only national Black breast cancer survivor-run organization to host 14th Annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The walk will be held at Lynn Eusan Park, The University of Houston Central Campus.  Here to talk about it all is PR Consultant for Sisters Network, Bridgett Hol...

The good people from EMC Behavioral Health are here to talk about their mission to assist those who are on a journey to restoring overall health. Joining us is licsence professional consoulers, Tamika Pounds and Bria Johnson. QMHP and Case Manager, Trinnae Pettiway, and QMHP Samuel Watkins.  EMC Behavioral Health has experienced Psychiatrists, Therapists, and Case Managers for individual and group...

We're talking all things Houston Rodeo! Tickets, Community Day, discounted foods, and how to save money at HLSR 2024.  We have WENDY LEWIS ARMSTRONG – One Of The Vice Presidents of Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Houston, along with Danielle Grossman, Director of Strategic Communications Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Jeffery Campbell, CEO of Allies In Hope, is here to talk about the Walk to...

Literacy Now is excited to host its fourth annual Houston Reads Day on Friday, March 1, 2024, with approximately 375 volunteers coming together to support and read to more than 14,000 Pre-K–3rd grade students across 42 Houston area elementary schools.  This single-day event is for Houstonians to come together to read to students, support Literacy Now’s critical Reading Intervention program, and br...

On this episode we welcome back Christine Holland, CEO at Rebuilding Together Houston! Rebuilding Together Houston is honoring Black History Month with “Rising Together" in historic Third Ward on Tuesday, February 13th at Emancipation Park.  There will be a community walk followed by lunch. To tell us about it we have Anjeanette Gunter, Director of Community Engagement at Rebuilding Together Houst...

The Ensemble Theatre is proud to produce August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' as the third production of its 47th season, 'Legacy Alive: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.  Joining us is Lakisha Rochelle, who plays Bernice, Alex Morris, who plays Doaker, and featuring celebrity artist, Jason Dirden, as Boy Willie. August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' is running now through February 25th. The Bla...

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican-Americans – better known as AAMA – is back to talk about their Galentine's Fundraising Luncheon on February 12th and the many programs they offer.  Monica Vallejo, Community Outreach & Events Manager, and Sean Negron, Development Associate, is here to talk about all things AAMA.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Xi Alpha Omega, Rho Omicro...

Texas Coalition Of Black Democrats Statewide and Harris County Accountability Chair, Dr. Candice Matthews is back to talk about voting and importance of the black vote in Texas.  We're also joined by artist and entertainer, Shondo Blaze and Republican strategist, Dr. James Dunn.  Minority Company Product Launch Symposium aims to showcase the innovative products and services developed by 5 minority...

It's MLK Weekend and we have Teresa Brewer RN, President Black Heritage Society, dba Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation Inc. and joining via phone is Felica Dugas, Financial Advisor for the Foundation.  They tell us the information and excitement for the   46TH ANNUAL "ORIGINAL" MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE AND FESTIVAL. Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH), normally closed on Mondays, will open...

Dominique Side  is an artist, serial entrepreneur, and vegan fashion/lifestyle influencer. She has built a boutique vegan grocery store, founded the new “Nikki Green” luxury vegan clothing line, and is co-owner of the Vgn Bae Music Group, featuring an eco-friendly studio located in Houston, Texas. With over 95,000+ followers on Instagram, she inspires others to go plant-based through her social me...

College Football Playoff National Championship is coming to Houston! We talk to Chris Massey, President of the Houston 2024 Host Committee and Zac Emmons, Director of Marketing & Communications Houston 2024 College Football Playoff Host Committee, who lets us know about all the happenings that will be going on January 5th through 8th.  Local nonprofit Fund for Teachers announces an exciting ne...

In support of the Houston Food Bank and touching the hearts of Houston’s producers, artist and pioneers, The Birthday Cake Wedding Foundation will host an elegant close out the year event. The Tex Mex and Southern Soul Ball Til You Fall will be held December 30, 2023, at 8:00 pm till 1 am at Maceo’s Venue located at 4637 Dagg Rd 77048. We talk to the CEO and Founder, Clemmie St. Amand, about her i...

Dr. Candice Matthews is back for her monthly update on the issues that she's been exposing in Fort Bend County.  She's brought along with her Eugene Howard and his grandmother, Mary Gardener, to talk about the land that the Thompson family owns and how the bodies of their loved ones was dug up and replaced with new homes.  Next we speak with Judson Robinson, President of the Houston Area Urban Lea...

Founded on a vision of fostering excellence, leadership, and positive community impact, Emerging 100 Houston stands as a beacon of empowerment for young professionals in the greater Houston area. We talk to the current President of the Emerging 100 Houston, Kris Mixon, and the VP of Operations and President-Elect, Andre Phillips. The distinguished gentlemen of Emerging100 Houston are thrilled to a...

Zuhri Care will host a Senior Care Basic Needs Drive aimed at supporting seniors grappling with an alarming increase in poverty rates. The Senior Care Basic Needs Drive will take place on December 9, 2023, at The Gite Gallery (2024 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. During the event, we will be collecting essential items that seniors urgently require: ● Clothing (new): Pants, Shi...

Black Entrepreneurs Week (BEW) is a full week dedicated to bringing recognition to and uplifting the efforts of Black-owned businesses, while connecting them to the local community. Through a series of events, BEW creates opportunities that will help with the growth of entrepreneurship and wealth-building initiatives in our communities. These events consist of various in-person and online business...

For the last five years, BMW has proudly assisted in helping to provide over 12 million meals* to people in need through Feeding America. With this year’s program alone, we hope to continue to grow and further build connections with the local food banks in your community. We talk to the Area Manager of BMW, John Garcille, about why BMW wanted to be involved in the community, their partnership with...

As we still grapple with record rates of inflation and see increased interest rates and non-mortgage consumer debt, having manageable debt and making progress to eradicate it entirely is a cornerstone of financial stability. SpenDebt is doing its part to strengthen our communities, promote financial education, and work toward a more equitable Houston. Dedicated to their mission of helping people t...

Premier America Credit Union is sponsor for our Radio One Veteran's Day Golf Classic Tournament.  We speak with APCU representatives, Natasha Tillman and Porche Kimble, about the history and background on Premier America, the difference between a traditional bank vs. a credit union, and the key benefits to joining a Credit Union.  As well as, the work they do for the community and why they wanted...

The 2023 Holiday Soul Nutcracker Market will offer a One-Day Shopping experience featuring a diverse group of merchants that will celebrate and kick-off the Fall Holiday season with a bang! Merchants will offer home and holiday décor, gifts, clothing, and unique items that highlight the culture and lifestyle of communities of color.  We talk to the event co-creators and organizers, Shana Scott and...

Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect (FITCC) hosted by Fidelity Bank Nigeria, is a global platform that facilitates the connection of Nigerian product, service, and creative exports to markets overseas. It ultimately seeks to drive the integrations of Nigerian businesses to global supply-chain networks via partnerships and FDIs. To dive deep into that we have the event organizers fr...

Dr. Candice Matthews, founder of Children of Diversity, is back to give an update on the Cy-Fair HS assistant principal removed from campus after an altercation with a student, the Texas high school student who was suspended over the length of this locs, and information on recruitment for foster families.  We also discuss the connection between CPS and child human trafficking. Dr. Lindsay Banks is...

AAMA – the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans – serving Houston’s Latino community is a legacy. The long-standing Latino nonprofit organization has been serving the local region from its main East End campus for more than five decades. This year AMMA has announced its plan to continue expanding its services. We talk to D'Jomme, the Director of the Work & Learn Center, and the...

Holly Charles-Pearson, founder and owner of Houston Play on Purpose is here to talk about her first short film, If They Took Us Back . We discuss her pivot from theater to film: going from author to playwright/director to filmmaker/screenwriter/director, how artists and creatives are bouncing back after COVID, and the Houston arts scene.  Prevention Zone Inc. is hosting their 3rd annual 2023 Catal...