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October 31, 2008
The LAST Great Debate: Young Black Republicans vs. Young Black Democrats
On this SPECIAL edition of Rise Up Radio:
and community leader. He has worked with New York at Risk, Blackout Arts Collective, Youth Ventures, and the New York City Public School System.
Brandon Woods: Univeristy of Virginia gradute with a B.A in Foreign Affairs,
Captain in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence during Iraqi Freedom, and has
given commentary on CNN's "The Situation Room".
for Black Empowerment, and an active blogger and spokesman for hiphoprepublican.com.
Lenny McAllister: Political commentator for Fox Charlottes News Rising in
North Carolina. He is also a contributor to AOL Black Voices,
hiphoprepublicans.com, rushmore drive, and other websites and news outlets.
- We bring you a 2 hour Live Broadcast of "The Last Great Debate: Young Black Republicans vs. Young Black Democrats". Both sides are representing what it means to be Black in a specific political party and tonight they tackle issues such as: education, foreign policy, the
economy, each candidates ability to lead America, and more!! - For the Democratic Party:
and community leader. He has worked with New York at Risk, Blackout Arts Collective, Youth Ventures, and the New York City Public School System.
Brandon Woods: Univeristy of Virginia gradute with a B.A in Foreign Affairs,
Captain in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence during Iraqi Freedom, and has
given commentary on CNN's "The Situation Room".
- For the Republicans:
for Black Empowerment, and an active blogger and spokesman for hiphoprepublican.com.
Lenny McAllister: Political commentator for Fox Charlottes News Rising in
North Carolina. He is also a contributor to AOL Black Voices,
hiphoprepublicans.com, rushmore drive, and other websites and news outlets.
- Moderated by Chloe Hilliard, staff writer for The Village Voice, former news editor of The Source Magazine, and creator of Journalisticks.com.
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October 24, 2008
Local Celebrity #14: BBU!!
On this edition of Rise Up Radio:
- Political news is out of control this week! We discuss the volunteer for McCain campaign who lied about an Obama supporter attacking her with a knife; early Obama voters are verbally attacked on their way to
the voting polls and our very own New York City council approves extending term limits for Mayor Bloomberg! - BBU is in the building!! Progressive hip-hop crew straight out of Chicago! We talk about their roles in the community, the message in their music and various interpretations on exactly what BBU means. Check out their joints, "BB Who?", and "Chi- Don't Dance"!
- Also check out the Super Family Fun weekend from our friends from Kamit Fest ; also The House of Glam for the Maria Davis Foundation both are representing for the community with some great events.
October 17, 2008
We wish money grew on trees...
On this edition of Rise Up Radio:
- We talk about events around the debate, voting and a great loss to the community. Outside of the final presidential debate one protester against the war in Iraq was trampled by a police horse. ACORN is accused of fraudulent voting registration by McCain; while in
Rensselaer County in upstate New York Obama is spelled Osama on the ballot. And sadly, Allan Spear a pioneering gay legislator, who advocated for the 1993 Minnesota Human Rights Act died at age 71. - This week our favorite doctor calls in! Dr. Boyce Watkins, the only African-American in the world to earn a PHD in Finance during the year 2002. He gives our listeners financial advice and discusses the need for “Financial Love Making” between couples.
- RUR co-host, Divine, introduces our listeners to hip-hop sensation Rugged N Raw. They talk about why Rugged N Raw "Broke and Proud" and what he has to offer to Hip-Hop. His music is and beats are dope and he’s an all around fly guy!
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October 10, 2008
Recession? What Recession? Pass the Bubbly...
On this edition of Rise Up Radio:
- Thank you to all of you who supported WBAI during the fall fundraiser, but now we're back and better than ever!
- In news this week, we discuss the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, the debacle that is Sarah Palin, and the big Wall street bailout.
- Joe- Ski of the Retro Kidz chills with us in the studio and gives us the scoop on how the kidz came to be and he brought their new single with him too! Check out "New Era" here on Rise Up Radio!
- In light of these trying fiancial times, we give a few tips from our friend Dr. Boyce Watkins about the lines debt collectors can't cross. EMAIL Dr. Boyce Watkins your questions about money to speakup@riseupradio.org, he will be answering them next week LIVE on the show!!;
- Raye 6 and her gang of masked models surprised us at RUR with champagne and invites to her birthday masquerade ball at a secret location!!!
- TotalBlackTV.com was there to witness it all!! STAY TUNED!
- Music by: Kojo, Rugged N Raw, The Retro Kidz, and Raye 6!
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