The Public Affairs Podcast

President and Dean Michael F. Barry of South Texas College of Law Houston is on to talk about their Centennial year and the upcoming  Centennial Founder’s Day  community event being held on April 13th.  This is Houston’s oldest law school celebrating 100 years of excellence in legal education. The community-wide event will feature special guests from national, county, and local levels.   Black Res...

Angela King and Brittney Stredic are volunteers for the Southwest Crossing Community Initiative. CenterPoint Energy has placed a 300,000 gallon propane facility behind their community homes. Propane is a highly flammable gas, and potential leaks and ignition sources can cause an explosion. This puts our community's safety at high risk.  They are here to talk about these crimes against humanity and...

In honor of Women's History Month, we highlight Delilah Jones-Bardlette.  Delilah serves as Managing Director of Airport Operations Customer Service department with United Airlines, operating out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Over the span of her impressive 25-year career with United, Delilah's story remains unique and impressive as she is now in the top 1% of United’s leadership team....

After learning about the environmental impact of waste, Brandon Allen Jr. began collecting plastic bottles as a home project. Thankfully, the project was embraced by the local community and began to receive an outpouring of support. Soon, friends, family and neighbors began collecting plastic bottles too. Young Brandon and father, Brandon Allen Sr., are on the podcast to tell us about it all. Texa...

The Miller Outdoor Theatre's 2023 Anniversary Season will begin March 17th!!  We talk to the Managing Director of the Miller Outdoor Theatre's Advisory Board, Cissy Seagal-Davis, who tells us the unique history of Miller Outdoor Theatre and this seasons schedule. Expect to see some themed birthday celebration weekends with parties, art, and special events to help us celebrate 100 years together! S...

We speak with the VP of Sisters Network® Inc., Caleen Allen. SNI is proud to host the 13th Annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. Launched in April 2010, the Stop the Silence Walk is the first and only national Black Breast Cancer walk/run. Each year more than 7,000 participants from around the country travel to Houston, Texas to...

This episode we talk to actor, Pooch Hall, one of the stars of the Hallmark Channel movie, 'A Nashville Legacy.' It's about a young lady named Naima who moves to Nashville to uncover secrets about an undiscovered music group. Starring Andrea Lewis ,  Pooch Hall ,  Stan Shaw  and  Roz Ryan . With cameos by Curt Chambers and Ruben Studdard.  'A Nashville Legacy' airs Sunday, February 26th at 6 centr...

Rebuilding Together, an initiative to celebrate Black Heritage Month (February 2023) through the Community Revitalization Third Ward program. The Rebuilding Together program mission to bring hope to families across the Third Ward, a landmark African American community since the 1870s.  The historic Third Ward may have more families at risk of losing their homes than any other neighborhood in Houst...

The Cactus Jack HBCU Classic is set to make its debut at Minute Maid Park Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19, 2023. The Classic will be the first of its kind held in Houston since the Astros hosted the MLB Urban Invitational that exclusively featured Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2013.  We're joined by event planner, Daronica Horn, and the director of the Astro...

Houston ISD has 75 food pantries located throughout the District. John C. Meade, M.Div. is on the program this week to talk about how HISD families and the Greater Houston community will learn about this resource and encourage donors to contribute to the campaign and why they collaborated with Super Bowl of Caring.   Michelle Megan was born and raised on the twin island republic Trinidad & Tob...

Dr. Niral Patel, an emergency and family practice physician with MedExpress Urgent Care located in Houston. Dr. Patel talks to KG Smooth about why sticking with your exercise resolution is so important to your health, the way COVID-19 changed our way of living, and the lies told about the virus and vaccine.  On Thursday Feb 2nd Rooted In Abolition, In Love, In Imagination opens at 6:30 pm    at Th...

The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The MLK 2023 theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.” Teresa Brewer, President of the Black Heritage Society, and Michael Robertson are our guests. Greater Houston Frontiers Club's 35th Annual Dr. Mar...

Keion Henderson is Founder, CEO and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church & Ministries, a church community headquartered in Houston, Texas.  He talks to KG Smooth about his new wife, filming their wedding special, and the 'Cry Out Conference.'  The Cry Out Conference is a conference dedicated to creating a space of healing, empowerment, and authentic worship. Come CRYOUT and receive a breakth...

MOTHER DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER AT 13 WEEKS PREGNANT.  ONLY 1 IN 3,000 WOMEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER WHILE THEY ARE PREGNANT. BARRYNE “MzB” RICHARDSON FOUND OUT ON SEPT. 19, 2022, THAT SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 1 BREAST CANCER. THE NEWS WAS EVEN MORE TRAUMATIC BECAUSE SHE WAS 13 WEEKS PREGNANT.  SHE TALKS TO KG SMOOTH TO TELL HER STORY.   The   Houston Informer Foundation, Inc.  (HIFI) an...

Coaches Vs. Racism (CVR), is a national non-profit leading the charge to end systemic racism through sports. CVR Executive Director Darryl Woods talks about their mission, his thoughts on Deion Sanders and Kyrie Irving. CVR is also hosting the second annual “HBCU Roundball Classic” on December 13 and 17, 2022, in Houston, Texas - a series of fast-paced basketball match-ups between Division I colle...

John Huckaby, CEO of AIDS Foundation Houston, gives KG Smooth the latest developments and stats of HIV in Houston.  AIDS Foundation Houston's mission is to prevent new transmissions and provide housing and treatment services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other STIs.  AFH celebrated 40 years of service to the Greater Houston Community at the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon. Our next segmen...

November is Hip-Hop History Month and for this episode we barely scratch the surface on the origins of hip-hop, the different eras of hip-hop, and the impact that Houston culture has played in hip-hop.  We have H-Town legend and the only DJ who gives a jam, GT Mane, and Orian "LUMP" Lumpkin, founder of On The Leve Promotions to talk about it.   Cricket presents 97.9 The Box Hip-Hop Histo...

Back again with the Houston Area Urban League's President & CEO, Judson Robinson. This time he's brought his Senior Vice President, Eric Goodie to discuss  upcoming grants in other community areas.  We also talk about the Houston Area Urban League's coveted EOD Gala, which is back in person with a new date and feel! HAUL is looking forward to Celebrating Black Excellence, honorees wh...

Houston Area Urban League's President and CEO Judson Robinson and HAUL Housing Council, Joel Benavidez talks about the services offered to our veterans through HAUL.  HAUL Veteran Support Services assist veterans (HUD Vash referral from VA Case Manager), surviving spouse of a veteran and dependent of a veteran with limited financial assistance for rent or mortgage, financial management, credi...

Sabrina Greenlee (Mother of DeAndre Hopkins, former Texans wide-receiver), is here to talk about SMOOOTH's 100 Shades of Purple will be held on Sunday, October 30, at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, Pavilion 6. Hosted by Sabrina Greenlee, this family-friendly, outdoor event will have food trucks, concessions, a trunk or treat, a raffle, and entertainment. Younger guests will enjoy traditional festival a...

100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston is back for their monthly conversation.  This episode we talk to the VP of Operations, Dr. Patrick Jefferson, about the State of Black Man-child in Education happening November 18th and 19th at the Hyatt-Regency Houston.  Register at 100blackmenhou.org  Nonprofit organization Prevention Zone Inc is hosting their 2nd annual Catalyst for Change Co...

Dr. Alauna is the world’s only Trauma Psychiatrist, Educator, and Empathy Expert with the mission to educate every person on how to break the cycle of psychological trauma. She founded the Dr. Alauna Trauma Recovery Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating psychological trauma worldwide by providing affordable public education and professional training in Empathy Skills Practi...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we have Dr. Conte M. Terrell. “Dr. Conte” is one of the nation’s most sought-after experts in family violence and healthy relationships, an international best-selling published author and speaker. Her journey started after surviving a ten-year marriage to a physically abusive ex-spouse. In 1997, her personal experience and passion to assist others c...

Veteran Music Industry Exec, Benny Pough , has released his first memoir, On Impact: Life, Leadership and Betting on Yourself !  Benny, is a respected and influential name the music industry. Having held executive roles at major record labels like  Motown, Def Jam and MCA Records , including his tenure as the former Executive Vice President of Epic Records and the former President of&nbs...

We talk to 100 Black Men of Metro Houston's, Donald Naylor, education conference co-chair, on why is education so important for our youth and how education empowers youth to become tomorrows leaders. We also discuss the Education conference "State of Black Man Child in Education" happening November 18th & 19th, 2022.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.