CityLine is Channel 5's award-winning urban news and feature magazine program. For a half hour every Sunday at noon, CityLine explores an array of compelling subjects at length.
The program covers a wide spectrum of topics: political and social policy, medical care, historical discussions, people profiles, ethnic cuisine, travel, newly-released books and the latest previews of theatrical, musical, dance and fashion-related productions around the city.
The result is a blend of education, enlightenment and entertainment.
Karen Holmes Ward is the host of CityLine.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009 12:00 PMThe Boston area has a diverse culinary tradition that continues to grow and develop. And what a society eats reveals as much about the cuisine as it does about the culture. Today, we sample
cuisine from Brazil, Nepal and Afghanistan, in mom-and-pop restaurants that are exciting foodies all over the city. Plus, Boston kids learn to cook healthy, delicious food for themselves and their families! We’ll tell you about a special program called
“Kids Can Cook.” And finally, Chef Bryant Terry re-writes some tried and true recipes by telling us how to make healthy and scrumptious
vegan soul food!
Muqueca, Cambridge:
http://www.muquecarestaurant.comKathmandu Spice, Arlington:
http://www.kathmanduspice.comThe Helmand, Cambridge:
http://www.helmandrestaurantcambridge.comKids Can Cook:
http://www.kidscancook.orgChef Bryant Terry:
http://www.bryant-terry.comSUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009 12:00 PMToday's tough job market makes it hard to think positively about your career. But business mogul and author
Glenn Llopis says you can create and maintain good fortune, even in tough times. His new book, "Earning Serendipity: 4 Skills for Creating and Sustaining Good Fortune in Your Work", aims to help people gain the type of career success he has experienced. We’ll also talk about the US Census Bureau’s early outreach to community leaders to educate and motivate people to take part in the
2010 Census. And finally, we’ll discussion the nomination of
Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. B.U. Law School professor
Jay Wexler is an expert in constitutional law and the Supreme Court and is author of a new book called “Holy Hullabaloos: A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars.”
Glenn Llopis’s websites:
http://www.earningserendipity.com http://www.glennllopis.comU.S. Census:
http://www.2010census.govProfessor Jay Wexler/ “Holy Hullabaloos”:
http://www.holyhullabaloos.com SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2009 12:00 PMWe explore the
culture of Korea in Boston.
Korean food is known for being healthy and chock full of complex flavors. But the cuisine flies a bit under the radar, so we’ll give you a crash course in what to try. We’ll also meet three women of Korean ancestry who are helping lead the
Boston Symphony Orchestra to new heights. And we’ll visit the classroom of a highly-respected taekwondo master and talk to Boston College psychology professor
Ramsay Liem, who has directed a traveling exhibition and co-produced an upcoming documentary about the psychological aftermath of the Korean War.
Damoah Restaurant:
http://www.damoah.comColor Restaurant, 166 Harvard Avenue, Allston (617) 787-5656
New Asian Cuisine:
http://www.newasiancuisine.comJae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute:
http://www.tkd-boston.comProfessor Liem’s film, “Memory of Forgotten War”:
http://www.mufilms.org/films/memory-of-forgotten-warSUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 12:00 PMWe talk to New England Patriots linebacker
Adalius Thomas, an NFL star who is utilizing his star power to do good in the community. This year, he combines his hobby of collecting cars with his interest in supporting mentoring to launch the “Adalius Thomas 1st Annual Humble Pie Run & Ride” to benefit the Mass Mentoring partnership. We’ll talk to Adalius in the studio. Plus – Boston Celtics star
Ray Allen and his wife
Shannon Walker Allen learned over a year ago that their two-year-old son had Type 1 diabetes. They became trustees at
Joslin Diabetes Center and are organizing a June 20th Joslin fundraiser featuring Patti Labelle, who also has diabetes. Shannon Allen will be here to tell us her family’s story. And finally, we’ll preview the Broadway smash hit "The Color Purple", which is coming to Boston's CitiPerforming Arts Center Wang Theater.
Adalius Thomas 1st Annual Humble Pie Run & Ride
Sunday, June 14
Francis Farm, Rehoboth
Tickets range from $20 to $125
Call (401) 743-7272 or see
http:// www.adalius96.comJoslin Diabetes Center’s “Singing for a Cure” concert/fundraiser
Saturday, June 20 at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
Singing for a Cure (617) 732-2531:
http://www.SingingForaCure.orgThe Color Purple info.: 617-548-9809
The Links, Inc.:
http://www.bostonchapterlinksinc.orgSUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009 12:00 PMOne of the most enriching aspects of college life is who you meet -- classmates and friends who come from countries and backgrounds much different from your own. Every year, thousands of
international students come to Massachusetts to study, diversifying campuses and contributing to the local economy. What does the future hold as the country remains mired in a recession, and what are area colleges doing to give local students international exposure and experience, through exchange programs and branch campuses?
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts:
http://www.masscolleges.orgSUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009 12:00 PM
A new book examines the nature and importance of hip-hop. In The Hip Hop Wars, Brown University professor Tricia Rose argues that hip hop is the primary vehicle we use to discuss race and racism in America. But is hip hop a stagnant musical genre, showing little growth or transformation? If so, why? Also, why are American schoolchildren doing so poorly compared to their peers overseas? We analyze and explain the global achievement gap. And, finally, school can be a tough place for a lot of kids. But when children with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties don't receive proper attention and care, life can be tough for everyone. A new discipline model called Collaborative Problem Solving might fix what's failing our at-risk kids.
Tricia Rose: http://www.triciarose.com
Tony Wagner: http://www.schoolchange.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009 12:00 PMAuthor
Reza Aslan believes the War on Terror is a cosmic war -- not just a battle between armies or nations or contrasting ideologies, but between the forces of good and evil. He explains this theory and what to do about it in
"How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization and the End of the War on Terror." Also, author
Mahmood Mamdani is creating a controversy with his new book,
“Saviors and Survivors: Darfur, Politics, and the War on Terror.” In it, he says that what is happening in Sudan does not constitute genocide. And finally, in 1965, up to one million people in Indonesia were killed by the Suharto regime in sweeping, systematic executions of people suspected to be Communists. A new documentary called
"40 Years of Silence: An Indonesian Tragedy" focuses on how children of those who vanished or were killed coped with their grief. The movie is the directorial debut of Dr. Robert Lemelson, a psychological anthropologist at UCLA’s Institute of Neuroscience. It's being featured at this weekend's Boston International Film Festival.
Reza Aslan:
http://www.rezaaslan.comScreenings of "40 Years of Silence":
Saturday, April 25
6:00 PM to 7:50 PM
Loews Boston Common Theater
175 Tremont Street
Session 37 at the Boston International Film Festival OR
Sunday, April 26
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Loews Boston Common Theater
175 Tremont Street
Session 43 at the Boston International Film Festival
Closing party following the screening and Q & A.
Special 2 for 1 ticket Promotion: Bring “40 Years of Silence: An Indonesian Tragedy” flyer to box office (available for download at
http://www.40yearsofsilence.com/page/screeningTicket stubs also provide free admission to Mojitos Lounge (48 Winter Street) after the film
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2009 12:00 PM Families who are struggling in this recession have to think fast about how they can
pay for their children's college education. We’ll talk to an expert from The Princeton Review about how to think strategically about what’s ahead. Plus, there’s a million dollar contest in Boston – American Express plans to offer a million dollar grant to historic sites in greater Boston that need preservation funding. The
Museum of African American History is one of the contestants. Find out how the public is going to help choose the winner. And,
Coach Willie Maye is here today to talk to us about the World Champion Celtics getting ready for this year’s playoffs.
The Princeton Review’s Free National Testing Day
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Open to all high school students, but space is limited and reservations are required.
The free, full-length practice tests for the SAT and ACT will be held in the following locations:
Hingham, MA, - Hingham High School, April 18, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Andover, MA - West Parish Church, April 18, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Stoughton, MA - Trinity Episcopal Church, April 18, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Lexington, MA - United Methodist Church, April 18, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
Newton, MA -Andover Newton Theological School, April 25, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Providence, RI - Radisson Hotel, April 25, 2009, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Westborough, MA - Westborough High School, April 25, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Winthrop, MA -Winthrop High School, April 25, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Call 800-2REVIEW or visit
http://www.PrincetonReview.com/NationalTestingDay.aspx Museum of African American History:
http://www.maah.org Partners in Preservation:
http://www.partnersinpreservation.comSUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2009 12:00 PMCities like Seattle and Denver have lost newspapers already. Can we really imagine Boston without
The Boston Globe? Up front for discussion: The crisis facing the Globe, and the future of the newspaper. We’ll talk to
Kenneth Cooper, the Globe’s National Editor from 2001 to 2005. And we’ll meet
John Yemma, also a former editor at the Globe and currently, the editor of the
Christian Science Monitor. Also -- child obesity is at an all-time high. So the YMCA is trying new, creative ways to get kids up and about. We’ll discuss
YMCA Healthy Kids Day, which will take place across the country on Saturday, April 18 at more than 1,700 Y locations. And, the
Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse is folding, and its long-time Executive Director,
Ralph Cooper, is retiring. But two local agencies are continuing Mr. Cooper’s work, so that veterans in Boston aren’t left in the dark.
Christian Science Monitor:
http://www.csmonitor.comThe Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobeDorchester YMCA: 617-436-7750
Veterans Benefits at the Pine Street Inn: 617-541-8650
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2009 12:00 PMAmerican Idol winner Ruben Studdard stops by to tell us about his role in an American musical classic – “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, on stage right here in Boston. Plus, in today's economy, job security and advancement are tough.
Wall Street veteran Carla Harris, one of the most powerful African-American women in the financial world, shares her success secrets in her new book, “Expect to Win.” Also,
Spectrum Boston is a collaboration among some of the city’s leading cultural non-profits and arts groups to attract more diverse residents to take part in the city’s abundant art and culture scene.
"Ain’t Misbehavin'" at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester from April 10-12:
http://www.citicenter.orgTheWordBoston:
http://www.thewordboston.comWednesday, June 17: “The Color Purple”, hosted by the Boston Chapter of Links Inc. includes a pre-show reception at the Ritz Carlton. For more information, call 617-548-9809.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2009 12:00 PMWhen it comes to shopping, we’re all trying to figure out how to save some money! Now that spring is here, it’s time to shed your winter wardrobe. We'll give you some cost-conscious ways to look like a cover girl and dress like a first lady. Makeup artist
Ashunta Sheriff will join us as well as fashion consultant
Lydia Santangelo, who will bring us a special, CityLine
fashion show that showcases steals and deals that are reminiscent of First Lady
Michelle Obama’s style.
Cover Girl Queen Collection:
http://www.covergirl.com/products/collections/queen/Ashunta Sheriff’s blog:
http://www.blackplanet.com/ashuntasheriff/Doncaster Consulting/Louise Johnson: lsj1195@gmail.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009 12:00 PMHow do you promote a city's prestige and promise to the rest of the world? By acting as a new, assertive, and innovative force in social media.
Boston World Partnerships is a new non-profit founded by Mayor Menino. The organization expects to generate new business for the city through its vast, online network of city ambassadors, called connectors. Also – did you know the majority of South African schools have no library? To meet this challenge, a local agency called
South Africa Partners developed a project to bring more books to South Africa and train teachers there in the process. And finally, two local high school teachers long felt something was missing in American classrooms: focus on the non-Western world and, in particular, on India. So, they founded
Educators for Teaching India. Its goal is to help teachers nationwide empower students to be global citizens and to learn in more nuanced and complex ways about Indian history, literature, and culture.
Boston World Partnerships:
http://www.bostonworldpartnerships.comSouth Africa Partners:
http://www.sapartners.orgApril 3 India conference:
http://www.teachingindia.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009 12:00 PMWe talk to
Yavilah McCoy, a Newton-based teacher, writer, and storyteller who is a second-generation,
African-American Orthodox Jew. She melds African-American and Orthodox Jewish culture by combining gospel music with classical Jewish liturgy. She will perform "The Colors of Water: And African-American Jewish Journey" at Hancock Hall in Boston on March 22. Also, we tell the spellbinding, true story of a British explorer who probed the Amazonian jungle for a lost city, known as El Dorado -- and one intrepid reporter's effort to retrace his steps.
David Grann is a staff writer for
The New Yorker. His new book,
“The Lost City of Z” tells the fascinating tale, which has been optioned by Brad Pitt, who plans to star in the film version of the story. And finally, English professor
Adam Bradley of Claremont-McKenna College in California is ruffling feathers by comparing Shakespeare to rappers like Jay-Z. Find out why, as he talks about
Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop.Mayyim Hayyim Center:
http://www.mayyimhayyim.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009 12:00 PMIn Massachusetts, more than half of adults and close to one third of high school and middle school students are
overweight or obese. Black and Hispanic adults are 50-60% more likely to be obese than Caucasians. So, this year, the state launched
Mass in Motion, a state-wide initiative to keep people at a healthy weight. We’ll tell you about the specific programs involved. Plus, diabetes affects millions of people, but researchers found it affects more than 10 percent of Asian Americans. On March 30, the Joslin Diabetes Center’s
Asian American Diabetes Initiative will host its fifth annual “Spoonful of Ginger” fundraiser, alongside many of the city's best chefs, who teach event-goers how to eat healthy and keep their risk for diabetes in check. And finally, everyday, Jamaica Plain-based
Community Servings provides over 700 free, home-delivered meals throughout eastern Massachusetts to people homebound with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. 95 percent of its clientele live in poverty. On March 31, Community Savings will host its “Lifesavor Fundraising Gala” to raise much-needed money for the organization.
Mass in Motion website:
http://www.mass.gov/massinmotion“Spoonful of Ginger” ticket information:
http://www.joslin.org/Giving_to_Joslin_3827.aspADI website:
http://aadi.joslin.harvard.edu/Community Servings website:
http://www.servings.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2009 12:00 PMAstrophysicist and writer
Neil deGrasse Tyson has been seeing stars for years. America’s preeminent public intellectual in astronomy studies star formations, exploding stars, and the structure of the Milky Way. In 2007, he was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. His latest book is
"The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet". After Pluto was recently demoted from its status as a planet, many people shared their opinions -- often their indignation -- with Tyson. These opinions prompted him to write a book that explores America's affection for a former planet turned extraterrestrial underdog. Tyson also shares personal tales from his life as an astronomer and tells us how and why scientists think a giant asteroid will hit earth in 2029!
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Web site:
http://www. haydenplanetarium.org/tysonSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009 12:00 PMJayne Anne Phillips is widely considered one of the finest American authors of our era, whose five past works have been published in 12 languages. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, NEA fellowships, and the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Her sixth novel is called
"Lark And Termite". It's set in West Virginia and Korea, and explores the strength of a family's bond when faced with the catastrophes of war. Also, journalist
Azadeh Moaveni returns to her homeland of Iran in
“Honeymoon in Tehran”, a memoir about love and marriage in modern Iran. And finally, everyday, one in eight people is hungry in America. And, almost half of the world lives on less than $2.50 a day.
World Vision is a global, Christian humanitarian organization that works to fight poverty and injustice. This month, local members of World Vision are organizing a
30-Hour Famine, where participants live on juice and barley sugars for 30 hours, to illustrate what millions of children around the world regularly experience.
Jayne Anne Phillips’s website:
http://www.jayneannephillips.comAzadeh Moaveni’s website:
http://www.azadeh.infoWorld Vision:
http://www.worldvision.org SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2009 12:00 PMThe countdown to the Oscars begins today! There is just one week left before the
81st Academy Awards – hosted by Hugh Jackman – is broadcast on Channel 5 on February 22 at 8:00 PM. Who’s going to win? What are the critics’ picks? We’ll be joined by
Wesley Morris and
Ty Burr, senior film critics for
The Boston Globe, who will go head-to-head with their selections for “will win” versus “should win”. We’ll also re-visit our interview with
Oscar nominee Taraji Henson, up for a Best Supporting Actress award for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009 12:00 PMIt is widely agreed that President Barack Obama ran a flawless campaign. What can business leaders learn from his example?
Barry Libert is chairman of Burlington-based
Mzinga, a company that builds social networks for some of the biggest and most successful corporations in the world. His new book is called
"Barack Inc.: Winning Lessons of the Obama Campaign". We'll also talk to two scholars from the College of the Holy Cross. They edited
"From Bondage to Belonging", a collection of rare, autobiographical accounts from eight ex-slaves who lived in Worcester, Massachusetts. And finally, how could
climate change affect the local economy? A free, open symposium presented by the New England Aquarium and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute addresses this issue in detail, with input from some of America's leading climate change experts.
Barack Inc. book:
http://www.barackinc.comPre-register here for "Changing Climate, Changing Coasts" on Thursday, February 5:
http://support.neaq.org/climate_changeSUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009 12:00 PMA new book examines the nature and importance of hip-hop. In
The Hip Hop Wars, Brown University professor Tricia Rose argues that hip hop is the primary vehicle we use to discuss race and racism in America. But is hip hop a stagnant musical genre, showing little growth or transformation? If so, why? Also, why are American schoolchildren doing so poorly compared to their peers overseas? We analyze and explain the
global achievement gap. And, finally, school can be a tough place for a lot of kids. But when children with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties don't receive proper attention and care, life can be tough for everyone. A new discipline model called Collaborative Problem Solving might fix what's failing our
at-risk kids.
Tricia Rose:
http://www.triciarose.comTony Wagner:
http://www.schoolchange.orgSUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2009 12:00 PMWe'll have
part two of our interview with CNN's
Soledad O'Brien. And, find out how a group of students from
Newton North High School organized a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Inauguration. And finally, we can only guess how thousands of
political reporters from all over the world will navigate DC this week to cover the Inauguration. A reporter for The Boston Globe talks to us about the preparations involved in covering an event of this magnitude, and how he foresees the press corps' relationship to develop with the new President Obama.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2008 12:00 PM (encore presentation)What was Jesus's message? Not what most Christians think, according to our guest for the latest installment of our series, "A Conversation With...", where we sit down for an in-depth talk with America's leaders and change-makers. Reverend Peter Gomes of Harvard University is the best-selling author of "The Good Book". His latest book is called "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good About the Good News?".
In it, Reverend Gomes writes that Jesus's teachings have become lost in polarizing, dumbed-down religious discussions of the day. He says the church and Christians everywhere are failing in key ways -- mostly by ignoring the very heart of Jesus's message of hope and inclusion.
Memorial Church, Harvard University:
Web siteSUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008 12:00 PMToday, we talk to three high-profile women who at the top of their game in television news, film, and modeling. Watch Part 1 of Karen's interview with CNN star anchor
Soledad O'Brien. Hear the story of her fast rise and why she feels so connected to Massachusetts. Plus, actress
Taraji Henson is generating a lot of buzz in her role as Brad Pitt's adoptive mother in the new film, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." And, we'll meet model, activist, and cosmetics entrepreneur
Keisha Nash Whitaker. The wife of Oscar winning actor Forrest Whitaker ("The Last King of Scotland"), she is launching a full-time beauty business alongside her family's charitable endeavors in Uganda.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008 12:00 PMHow are
non-profits getting by during challenging economic times? A number of schools and agencies are doing everything from running online holiday auctions to holding massive outreach events to get more donations submitted. Plus, the holidays can throw us full-gear into panic mode, especially this year.
While there's a lot about the economy or other stressors that we can't control, we can manage our mental and physical well-being by changing the way we
anticipate and respond to stress. And finally, millions of people struggle with depression and other mental health conditions. The
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston helps its members to live with health and dignity, and to express themselves through art.
The Greater Boston Food Bank:
http://www.gbfb.orgThe Home for Little Wanderers:
http://www.thehome.orgBody & Soul Magazine:
http://www.wholeliving.comDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston:
http://www.dbsaboston.orgSUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008 12:00 PMHe's been all over the world and back, snapping fascinating underwater photographs for
National Geographic, drawing attention to ocean life and what endangers it. Hear award-winning photographer
Brian Skerry's story of sea change and adventure. Plus, a new film goes behind-the-scenes of Boston's own
Urban Nutcracker. And, a
Color Magazine launches in Boston, featuring writers from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds.
Brian Skerry:
http://www.brianskerry.comFilm site:
http://www.mediationway.orgBallet Rox's Urban Nutcracker:
http://www.balletrox.orgColor Magazine:
http://www.colormagazineusa.comSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2008 12:00 PMReady or not... the change from
analog to digital TV is nearly upon us! Digital broadcasting means better quality video, audio, and an overall viewing experience. The transition takes place on February 17th, 2009, and a wide range of cutting-edge technological advancements will be made more available. Robert McDowell, a Commissioner with the
Federal Communications Commission, will join us to explain it all.
Official government DTV website:
http://www.dtv.govSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008 12:00 PMWe have financial advice for the financially befuddled! How do you best manage your portfolio in the current economic crisis? Are student loans drying up? What exactly is being hammered out on Capitol Hill? How does economic fear and uncertainty affect not just retirement and consumer spending, but the very idea of creativity and innovation itself? We'll talk to
Olga Shurchkov, assistant professor of economics at Wellesley College, certified financial planner
Michael Tow, and student loan expert
Allesandra Lanza.
New Boston FinancialAmerican Student Assistance SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2008 12:00 PMYou've seen him on the big screen in movies like "Ray" and "Dead Presidents", and he played Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in an award-winning tele-bio. Actor
Clifton Powell was born in Washington, D.C., but came of age right here in Boston while studyingt at Emerson College. Clifton's personal mission is to help and empower young black males and give them opportunities for mentorship. We'll talk to Powell about his rough upbringing and how he says acting, as well as the right mentors, forever changed his life.
Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts:
http://www.cbbm.netSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 12:00 PMBy now, the news of Barack Obama's watershed election to the United States presidency has sunk in and begun to take shape. As
President-Elect Obama organizes his transition team, his clear-cut victory is sending a resounding message around the globe, forever changing America's image and its very narrative. Can we draw parallels between President-Elect Obama and past presidents? How will Obama shoulder the world's great expectations of him during these tumultuous times? And what can we expect from his foreign policy?
We'll talk to political science professor
Wilbur Rich of Wellesley College and political science/African-American studies professor
Neta Crawford of Boston University. Also, noted author and scholar
Annette Gordon-Reed discusses
"The Hemingses of Monticello", her latest opus about President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2008 12:00 PMNews outlets are reporting potential voting irregularities and both political parties are keeping a close watch to make sure November 4 runs smoothly. Also watching is The
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that helps voters -- including traditionally disenfranchised groups -- gain access to the polls. Organizations like
The Access Strategies Fund and
MassVote are also working to help disenfranchised communities in Massachusetts overcome voting obstacles. And finally, how do you make sure your
rights are protected at the polls? A Commissioner on the City of Boston Board of Elections gives us some do's and don'ts.
Election Protection: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (hotline)
http://www.866ourvote.orgAccess Strategies:
http://www.accessstrategies.orgMassVote:
http://www.massvote.orgPolling place information:
http://www.cityofboston.govTop 10 Tips for Voters
1. Vote early. Turnout will be huge, so expect a line during peak hours. Vote between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to avoid the rush. But don't worry - you have a right to vote if you're on line before 8 p.m., and polls will stay open until every voter in line votes.
2. Check your registration. If you've moved in the last year, haven't voted for a while, or for any other reason feel your registration may be in question, call the Secretary of State at 1 (800) 462-8683.
3. Know where you vote. Some polling locations have changed in the last year. Call the Secretary of State's office, or check out www.wheredoivotema.com - and be sure to use the address at which you are registered!
4. Do your homework. The candidates are exciting this year, but so are the ballot questions. Know where you stand on eliminating the state income tax (Question #1), decriminalizing marijuana possession (#2), outlawing dog-racing (#3), and local ballot questions. And of course, research the candidates as well. www.sec.state.ma.us/ele is a good place to start.
5. You may vote absentee if you will be out of town on Election Day or if you can't get to the polls due to physical disability or religious belief. Click here for an absentee ballot application.
6. You may vote if you have a CORI , or if you're on parole or probation, so long as you're a registered voter. Only people currently incarcerated for a felony are not eligible.
7. Bring ID. Most voters are not asked for identification, but some are, especially those who are voting for the first time or who haven't voted in a few years. Your MA Driver's License will work, but so will a recent utility bill or rent receipt on landlord's letterhead.
8. Bring a friend. You may bring anyone you choose with you into the voting booth (except your boss or union supervisor). Bring your children, or make it a romantic evening of dinner and democracy.
9. Mark both sides of the ballot, and if you make a mistake, ask for a new one. You have the right to ask for up to two replacement ballots if you make a mistake and spoil yours.
10. Get help at the polls. Do you have difficulty speaking English? A disability? A question? You have to right to get help from the pollworkers.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008 12:00 PMMore than 15 percent of America's oil supplies come from sub-Saharan
Africa - a number expected to rise to 25 percent by 2015. Terrorist bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania a decade ago signaled the growing presence of militant Islamic groups in Africa. And, the impact of recent leadership changes in Zimbabwe and South Africa are being closely monitored around the world. We'll talk to
Charles Stith, Ambassador to Tanzania during the Clinton Administration and the founder of the African Presidential Archives and Research Center at Boston University. Also - photojournalist Karen Sparacio runs
Project Have Hope, a local non-profit that helps educate Ugandan women and gives them business opportunities to stabilize their lives. And finally, Boston AIDS Africa is coordinating an event to assemble 3,000 "Caregiver Kits" for people who take care of AIDS patients in Africa.
B.U.'s African Presidential Archives and Research Center:
http://www.bu.edu/aparcProject Have Hope:
http://www.projecthavehope.orgBoston AIDS Africa:
http://www.bostonaidsafrica.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008 12:00 PMMany of you know him from his performance in the groundbreaking 1977 ABC TV series, "Roots", for which he won an Emmy. Others remember him as the hard charging drill sergeant in the movie an "Officer and a Gentleman," for which he won an Oscar and Golden Globe. Actor
Louis Gossett, Junior has been keeping very busy these past several years. We'll talk to him about his latest projects -- which include video games and a comic strip -- and reflect on his storied career.
E-racism Foundation:
http://www.eracismfoundation.orgBoston Children's Chorus:
http://www.bostonchildrenschorus.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008 12:00 PMThe
oil crisis persists as the economy continues to roller coaster. Everyone from automotive engineers to farmers to economic experts have words of caution for consumers who wish the high price of oil would just go away, especially as we edge closer to a long New England winter. We'll examine the automotive industry's mass marketing of its greatest, recent development:
alternative fuel technology. And we'll talk to Chairman and President of the Citizens Energy Corporation,
Joe Kennedy. In 1979, well before his election to Congress, Kennedy founded the non-profit
Citizens Energy to provide low-cost heating oil to the poor and elderly. Citizens now serves 16 states and the District of Columbia.
Action for Boston Community Development (home heating oil):
http://www.bostonabcd.orgUnited Way Emergency Financial Assistance Drive:
http://www.supportunitedway.orgVerrill Farm:
http://www.verrillfarm.com The Verrill Farmstand Fund, Middlesex Savings Bank, 1208 Main Street, West Concord, MA 01742
Fuel economy website:
http://www.fueleconomy.govCitizens Energy (home heating, energy efficiency):
http://www.citizensenergy.comSUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008 12:00 PMMost of us know him as a former, world champion boxer. But sports legend
George Foreman has had many lives since the spotlight first shined on him. Today, a special conversation with George about his tough childhood in Texas; career as a businessman and best-selling product pitchman; his spiritual journey as a minister; and his love of the sport that brought him acclaim. Don't miss this special half-hour.
George Foreman's official website:
http://www.biggeorge.comSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 12:00 PMThe US census reports that by the year 2050, America will become a majority minority nation. With that come efforts by Boston's legal community to address diversity in their ranks.
The Boston Lawyers Group and its 46 member firms are reaching out to law students, hoping to attract them to careers in Boston. Also -- on October 1, the MIT/Harvard
"Cool Japan" research project hosts the Boston-area premiere of an award-winning, Japanese
anime feature film, "Tekkon Kinkreet". We'll discuss why the film and anime as a whole are part of a cutting-edge cultural revolution in Asia and beyond. And finally, carousel and Ferris wheel rides, kung fu demonstrations and lion dances are a few of the 100 fun events taking place downtown on Saturday, October 4th. The reason? A celebration to open the
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway, Boston's newest urban park connecting Chinatown to the North End.
Boston Lawyers Group:
http://www.thebostonlawyersgroup.comCool Japan Project:
http://www.mitcooljapan.comGreenway opening celebration:
http://www.hellogreenway.orgSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 12:00 PMThis September, it's time to turn off our mp3 players and head to downtown Boston to enjoy three days of live music and fun. The 8th annual
Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival runs from September 25th to the 27th. It brings together jazz greats from all over the world in free, ticketed concerts. Also -
sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African-Americans. Find out the symptoms of and treatments for this blood disorder, and hear from a family battling the illness together. Plus, are you fully prepared for the
digital television transition in February 2009? We'll have a brief primer for you so you know exactly what to do.
Beantown Jazz Festival:
http://www.beantownjazz.orgSickle cell disease program, Children's Hospitall:
http://www.childrenshospital.orgFCC's Digital Television Government Website:
http://www.dtv.govCoupon Program Hotline: 1-888-388-2009
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 12:00 PMWe all want to feel that we're still learning, expanding our horizons, and meeting people who inspire us. An annual conference called IdeasBoston aims to do all of that. On Thursday, October 30,
IdeasBoston brings together a fascinating cross-section of the region's leading innovators to present their next "big idea" to the general public. The mission is to promote creativity and competitiveness, and build the region's brand as a hub of innovation. We'll talk to
Dr. Ioannis Miaoulis, who helped introduce engineering to Massachusetts public schools. He also created the National Center for Technological Literacy. We'll also speak with world-renowned visual artist
Paul Goodnight, whose work can be seen hanging in many of the world's major museums, as well as in the homes of many A-list Hollywood celebrities. And we'll meet
Sheila Kennedy, a Boston architect and inventor who is trying to help poor and often isolated communities by creating a cheap and portable way to store and use light. Her
Portable Light Project captures the sun's rays with diodes that are attached to fabric bags. The bags are carried around during the day, storing sunlight in batteries that power up when it goes dark.
Ideas Boston 2008, 10/30/08:
http://www.ideasboston.comSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 12:00 PMToday CityLine stands up to cancer. Many fans of ABC's "Good Morning America" know that co-anchor
Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer almost a year ago. Our friend and colleague, Kelley Tuthill of NewsCenter 5, visited Robin in New York to find out how she is doing, and to share what it means to be a breast cancer survivor. We'll also talk to members of the
Wellness Community at Dimock Health Center, an international non-profit providing free support, education, and hope to people with cancer. And we'll hear in-depth about
The Sister Study, a groundbreaking, long-term study of women ages 35 to 74 whose sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is looking for 50,000 women whose sisters had breast cancer - but who don't have breast cancer themselves - to join the study.
Wellness Community at Dimock:
http://www.wellnesscommunity.orgThe Sister Study:
http://www.sisterstudy.org(Spanish) version:
http://www.estudiodehermanas.orggToll-free number: 1-877-4SISTER (877-474-7837)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 1-866-TTY-4SIS (866-889-4747)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008 12:00 PM.Today we're talking to some of the best known writers on Asia in the world!
Pico Iyer is the author of nine books, including VIDEO NIGHT IN KATHMANDU and THE LADY AND THE MONK, based on his travels all over Asia. He has written up to 100 articles a year for more than a hundred magazines and newspapers, including TIME Magazine. With the Beijing Olympics just months away, it's a perfect time to discuss Iyer's new book,
THE OPEN ROAD: THE GLOBAL JOURNEY OF THE 14TH DALAI LAMA. Iyer has known the Dalai Lama for over 30 years, and shines a light on the life and ideas of a global icon. Also -- last year, India celebrated its 60-year anniversary of independence from British rule. Today, one of the world's most celebrated and respected chroniclers of Indian history talks to us about his latest book,
THE LAST MUGHAL.
William Dalrymple tells us the true, epic story of the last Mughal emperor, an elderly poet who was chosen to lead a doomed rebellion against British rule, resulting in one of the most tragic sieges in Indian history. And finally - adhering to a vegetarian diet in America takes extra effort, but how about a vegan diet -- free of ALL animal and dairy products? In many parts of Asia, where vegetables are more varied and more popular, vegan cuisine tastes better than you might imagine. Chef
Hema Parekh is going to help us create healthy meat- and diary-free meals from
The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors. Her new cookbook features over 200 recipes that celebrate the authentic spices and flavors of nine Asian countries.
William Dalrymple:
http://www.williamdalrymple.uk.com Asian Vegan Kitchen:
http://www.kodansha-intl.comRecipe from
The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors, courtesy of Kodansha International:
Vietnamese Transparent Spring RollsSUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008 12:00 PMOver 300 youth leaders and chaperones from 20 countries gathered in Boston this month for a global Teen Summit. The summit was hosted by the Museum of Science's
Intel Computer Clubhouse Network, now in its 15th year. The Network teaches young people how to fuse cutting-edge technology skills with teamwork, imagination, and an eye toward their own future. Plus, best-selling novelist and mathematics professor
Manil Suri talks about his India-inspired second novel,
"The Age of Shiva". And, for the past 25 years,
Harvard Business School has been providing college students with a potentially life-changing opportunity. Find out about their Summer Venture in Management Program, designed to expose young leaders to a future in business.
Intel Computer Clubhouse:
http://www.computerclubhouse.orgManil Suri's website:
http://www.manilsuri.comHBS Summer Venture in Management Program:
http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmpSUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008 12:00 PMIt's time to get up and move! From the rhythmic dances of India to the grace of Latin ballroom, see how Bostonians are expressing their culture through dance! ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" is a huge hit, as people across America are rediscovering ballroom dance.
Classical Indian dance and Latin ballroom dance in particular combine lots of energy with exhilaration on the dance floor. And for years, New Englanders have appreciated the beauty and discipline of the Boston Ballet. Did you know the Boston Ballet is looking for future ballet stars at Boston public schools? We'll tell you about the "CityDance" program. Plus, meet the Boston Ballet's first African-American principal ballerina and learn all about the history of African dance from a renowned teacher.
Triveni School of Indian Dance, Brookline:
http://www.trivenidance.orgSUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008 12:00 PMMartha's Vineyard's easygoing style has attracted vacationers from Bill and Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey. One element that gives the island its unique character is the rich tradition of the African American community based in Oak Bluffs. We'll find out about one group in particular,
The Cottagers, that is dedicated to preserving that culture and tradition. Also -- each year, over 166,000 lives are claimed by sudden cardiac arrest. CPR is generally one of the first lines of defense. But a new, non-invasive
cardiac life support pump could move more blood, more consistently, than human hands alone. And finally, a 30-year-old Vietnamese-Australian fiction writer named
Nam Le has a debut collection of short stories that is winning praise from the best critics in the country. Find out more about "The Boat" when we talk to Nam Le.
Divas Uncorked:
http://www.divasuncorked.comCardiac life support pump:
http://www.proems.comNam Le:
http://www.namleonline.comSUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 12:00 PMA candid, half-hour conversation with Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. He'll talk to us about everything from a new reading program he's launching for very young children to his vision for Boston's architectural and design development to whether he'll run for mayor again.
ReadBoston:
http://www.readboston.orgSUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008 12:00 PMAre you feeling overwhelmed? Is there too much going on in your life, and you're at your wit's end? No matter who you are, no one is free from stressful situations in life. Still, many of us overlook the harmful effects that stress can have on our mind, body, and spirit. We'll explore some
stress-relieving therapies rooted in the East. You'll be surprised at the ways stress relief can be accomplished, whether it's at a wellness center, a spa, or even from the comfort of your own home. And, we'll find out how a Massachusetts General Hospital program could help you relax -- online, through an avatar.
The Sports Club LA/Boston:
http://www.thesportsclubla.com/Clubs/template.asp?Club=BostonDr. Inna Khazan, Biofeedback: Pathways to Wellness:
http://bostonhealthpsychology.comPathways to Wellness:
http://www.pathwaysboston.orgDr. John Zhang, Acupuncture:
http://www.acuhealing.orgReiki, Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism:
http://www.greaterbostonchurchofspiritualism.com/index.html Meditation, Cambridge Zen Center:
http://www.cambridgezen.com Second Life/Mass. General Hospital:
http://www.connected-health.org/programs/second-life.aspx SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2008 12:00 PMIt's an island that inspired Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. It's also home to reggae, rum and coffee. We're talking about the Caribbean island of Jamaica. We'll visit the resort cities of Montego Bay and Negril, sample Jamaican cuisine at home in Boston, and talk to photographer Peter Simon about his new book,
The Reggae Scrapbook.
Coyaba Resort:
http://www.coyabaresortjamaica.comHalf Moon Resort:
http://www.halfmoon.comFlames restaurant:
http://www.flames-restaurant.comPeter Simon:
http://www.petersimon.comSUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008 12:00 PMA summer beauty show, with makeovers and beauty secrets that have roots in Asia. We'll introduce you to ayurveda, shiatsu, Thai massage, and threading. Fans of these treatments say they not only look, but feel better, once they've tried them. We'll tell you why.
Ayurveda doctors:
http://www.spadocs.comLotus Mind & Body Spa:
http://www.lotusmb.comSUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2008 12:00 PMOnline fraud is rampant. How do you, as a consumer, protect yourself and your money? The anonymity of the internet makes it easy for scammers and hard for consumers to tell when they are being set up. We'll take an in-depth look at
online consumer fraud and offer you helpful tips on what to watch out for, how to spot a fake check, and where to turn if you've been defrauded. We'll also talk to an expert from the Federal Reserve Bank about what to do if you have fallen prey to identity theft.
How to spot fake checks:
http://www.fakechecks.org Federal Reserve Bank of Boston:
http://www.bosfrb.orgSUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2008 12:00 PMIt's deja vu, as they say! Boston sports fans are on an emotional high as the
Boston Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Championship! There is a LOT of history in this east coast-west coast matchup. We're delighted to sit down with Celtic legend
Satch Sanders, who will join us for the entire half hour. Joining Mr. Sanders is
Marc Spears, NBA beat writer for the
Boston Globe, Celtics in-house arena announcer
"Coach" Willie Maye, and
David Czesniuk, an expert on
sports psychology at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society.
Center for the Study of Sport in Society:
http://www.sportinsociety.orgSUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008 12:00 PMRecently, cardiac surgeon Francis Fynn-Thompson and 25 staff from Children's Hospital in Boston traveled to
Ghana to perform the first
pediatric cardiac surgery in Ghana's history. Dr. Fynn-Thompson, a native of Ghana and a graduate of Harvard Medical School, will make bi-annual visits to Ghana to help children who could die without his help. We'll also talk to
Dr. Monica Bharel of the
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, the country's largest and most comprehensive medical program of its kind. And finally, if you are struggling with
infertility, a new book by a Harvard physician could change your chances for successful conception, by telling you what to eat.
Dr. Jorge Chavarro is co-author of a new book called
The Fertility Diet.
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program:
http://www.bhchp.orgSUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008 12:00 PMIn February 2009, television viewers across the country will all witness a revolution on television. The switch from analog to digital transmission will change how you watch TV. We'll walk you through what you need to know about the conversion, with help from the National Association of Broadcasters.
Information: 1-888-DTV-2009
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008 12:00 PMAs the campaign for president edges forward, the debate about how to end the war in Iraq remains unresolved. What do Iraqis think of what is going on in their country? We asked that question to several
Iraqi immigrants living and working in Boston.
El Greco to Velasquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III is an important new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It offers an in-depth look at Spain's art from 1598 to 1621, and has been garnering national attention and praise from Spanish-speaking communities. And, since her childhood in Nanjing, China, she dreamed of becoming a journalist, even though she spent her teens working in a missile factory.
Lijia Zhang taught herself English and helped organize a workers' demonstration in support of the Tiananmen Square protest. Now, she lives in Beijing, writing for publications like the Washington Times and Newsweek, and appearing on BBC Radio and NPR. Her new memoir is called "Socialism is Great: A Worker's Memoir of the New China".
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
http://www.mfa.orgLijia Zhang:
http://www.lijiazhang.comSUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 12:00 PMWhether it's safe water, disaster relief, or reducing greenhouse gases in Boston, local movers and shakers are heading up the charge to make people's lives better. Deborah Jackson, CEO of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Red Cross, is going to tell us about the
Clara Barton Humanitarian Awards, which recognize the true spirit of community, compassion, and humanitarian ideals while raising support for and awareness of the Red Cross. Also -- do you know that
1.1 billion people live without safe water and 2.4 billion do not have proper sanitation? An organization called
"Water For People" helps developing countries support locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene programs. And, one year ago, Boston's Mayor Thomas Menino issued an executive order to set clear and challenging goals for the city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We'll talk about easy ways to
go green at home.
Red Cross of MA Bay:
http://www.bostonredcross.orgWater for People:
http://www.waterforpeople.orgBoston's "green" website:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/climateSUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008 12:00 PMToday, our program has a Korean theme! This month, two Korean presidents visited the U.S. -- two men with very different messages about dealing with
North Korea.
Katharine Moon, a Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College, will join us to re-cap President Lee Myung Bak's recent visit to Washington, D.C. as well as former President Kim Dae Jung's recent visit to Boston. We'll also talk to writer and Cambridge resident
Jeff Talarigo. Talarigo is the author of the highly-acclaimed novel, "The Pearl Diver". His latest novel,
"The Ginseng Hunter", tells the story of a ginseng farmer who works along the banks of the Tumen River, which separates North Korea and China. There, he encounters North Korean refugees who need his help. It's a haunting portrait of life along a fragile border. Finally, we'll talk to Korean-American writer and former Boston-based editor of "Ploughshares",
Don Lee. His latest novel,
"Wrack & Ruin", is a comic farce that combines satire with social commentary on topics like multiculturalism, art and fame, environmental degradation, and family bonds that desperately need repair.
Katharine Moon:
http://www.wellesley.edu/Polisci/KMoonJeff Talarigo:
http://www.jefftalarigo.comDon Lee:
http://www.don-lee.comSUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008 12:00 PMYou've seen him on the big screen in movies like "Ray" and "Dead Presidents", and he played Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in an award-winning tele-bio. Actor
Clifton Powell was born in Washington, D.C., but came of age right here in Boston while a student at Emerson College. Clifton is in town to speak at the annual breakfast hosted by a group called
Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts. The mission of the group is to help and empower young black males and give them opportunities for mentorship. We'll talk to Powell about his rough upbringing and how he says acting, as well as the right mentors, changed the way he approached life... forever.
Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts:
http://www.cbbm.netSUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008 12:00 PMToday we're talking to some of the best known writers on Asia in the world!
Pico Iyer is the author of nine books, including VIDEO NIGHT IN KATHMANDU and THE LADY AND THE MONK, based on his travels all over Asia. He has written up to 100 articles a year for more than a hundred magazines and newspapers, including TIME Magazine. With the Beijing Olympics just months away, it's a perfect time to discuss Iyer's new book,
THE OPEN ROAD: THE GLOBAL JOURNEY OF THE 14TH DALAI LAMA. Iyer has known the Dalai Lama for over 30 years, and shines a light on the life and ideas of a global icon. Also -- last year, India celebrated its 60-year anniversary of independence from British rule. Today, one of the world's most celebrated and respected chroniclers of Indian history talks to us about his latest book,
THE LAST MUGHAL.
William Dalrymple tells us the true, epic story of the last Mughal emperor, an elderly poet who was chosen to lead a doomed rebellion against British rule, resulting in one of the most tragic sieges in Indian history. And finally - adhering to a vegetarian diet in America takes extra effort, but how about a vegan diet -- free of ALL animal and dairy products? In many parts of Asia, where vegetables are more varied and more popular, vegan cuisine tastes better than you might imagine. Chef
Hema Parekh is going to help us create healthy meat- and diary-free meals from
The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors. Her new cookbook features over 200 recipes that celebrate the authentic spices and flavors of nine Asian countries.
William Dalrymple:
http://www.williamdalrymple.uk.com Asian Vegan Kitchen:
http://www.kodansha-intl.comRecipe from
The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors, courtesy of Kodansha International:
Vietnamese Transparent Spring RollsSUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 12:00 PMWith the public firestorm over
Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Senator Obama's speech on race, we thought we should look at a few contextual issues that can't be easily explained in a network news story or soundbite. What is the role and responsibility of the leader of a black church? What's appropriate to say to your flock and what crosses the line? Sunday, we talk to
Prof. Mark Burrows, Theologian-in-Residence at Old South Church and a member of Reverend Wright's United Church of Christ. We'll also speak with
Reverend Irani -Sheila Newsome-Camara, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a professor of theology at Boston University. Also, you've heard it said: it's good to talk things out! These days, Bostonians have a platform where they can express frank, sometimes painful feelings about race:
City-Wide Dialogues. It's an annual series of meetings where people of all races come together to talk, ease long-standing tensions, and create understanding -- one neighborhood at a time. And finally, you might have heard about a new blog called
"Stuff White People Like". It's become so popular that its creator just landed a six-figure book deal. The blog has fans as well as detractors, but it definitely has people buzzing. We'll talk to
Vanessa E. Jones of the Boston Globe, who wrote an article about the blog's success.
B.U.'s Project for African American Religious Research and Education:
http://www.bu.edu/sth/paarre/about.htmCity-wide Dialogues:
http://www.bostondialogues.orgStuff White People Like:
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.comSUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 12:00 PMIt's time to get up and move! From the rhythmic dances of India to the grace of Latin ballroom, see how Bostonians are expressing their culture through dance! ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" is a huge hit, as people across America are rediscovering ballroom dance.
Classical Indian dance and
Latin ballroom dance in particular combine lots of energy with exhilaration on the dance floor. And for years, New Englanders have appreciated the beauty and discipline of the
Boston Ballet. Did you know the Boston Ballet is looking for future ballet stars at Boston public schools? We'll tell you about the
"CityDance" program. Plus, meet the Boston Ballet's
first African-American principal ballerina and learn all about the
history of African dance from a renowned teacher.
Triveni School of Indian Dance, Brookline:
http://www.trivenidance.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2008 12:00 PMThe Bay State has long been a leader in American scientific discovery. At the many hospitals, academic institutions, and biotech companies in the area, researchers are trying to find cures for disease using innovative
biotechnology that is winning attention and prizes the world over. We'll take an in-depth look at how biotech is putting Massachusetts on the global map as well as strongly driving the state's economy.
Gaucher's Disease:
http://www.gaucherdisease.orgU-Mass Medical School, Worcester:
http://www.umassmed.eduMassachusetts Biotechnology Council:
http://www.massbio.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 12:00 PMMost Americans feel secure that our country is the most powerful nation in the world. But a young author says America's dominant status could be changing sooner than we think.
Parag Khanna, a Senior Research Fellow at the New American Foundation, spent two years traveling to over 40 countries to understand just how quickly America's global power is in decline. His new book,
"The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order", explores the growing influence of resource-rich underdog nations, as well as the tug of war between the world's current "superpowers" of the European Union, China and the U.S. Also --
Nicholson Baker is an award-winning author. His best-selling novels have allowed readers to accompany a character on his lunch-hour expedition to buy shoelaces, or even eavesdrop on racy phone conversations between two strangers. Now, Baker takes us on an entirely different journey.
"Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization" is a collection of short vignettes during the decades leading up to World War II. It weaves together narratives from Churchill, Gandhi, Einstein and FDR. Their voices show missed opportunities for peace and what happens when nations have war-mongering leaders.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008 12:00 PMHe was stopped by a reporter outside a political debate and asked to explain who he was supporting for the Presidency and why. Musician
Derrick Ashong's answer was so impressive that the video was posted on
youtube and at last count it has close to 800-thousand hits!! We'll talk to Derrick about his band,
Soulfege, as well as his message to get out the vote. Also, Charlestown High School was home to Boston's school desegregation war a generation ago. Today, the school is better known for battles on the basketball court. Boston Globe reporter
Neil Swidey introduces us to coach Jack O'Brien and his students in his new book,
"The Assist: Hoops, Hope, and the Game of Their Lives". The team wins state championships as well as opportunities to rise above destructive neighborhood influences. And finally, a book called "The Media: Shaping the Image of a People" brings together images of the past and present, providing the reader with a thought-provoking examination of the media and its impact on us. Author
Bill Overton explores diversity and media responsibility in a collection of 19th Century images paired with 20th Century quotes and photographs, spanning centuries of our country's evolution.
Soulfege (band):
http://www.soulfege.comDerrick's "youtube video":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kica8hmSdAMAlray Taylor Second Chance Scholarship Fund (to help a promising student from Boston's inner city graduate from school):
http://www.theassist.netSUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008 12:00 PMToday our topics take us around the world. A new documentary called
The Price of Sugar could change the way you take your morning coffee. The Dominican Republic supplies the United States with much of its sugar. That sugar is harvested by thousands of Haitian laborers who are forced to endure horrible circumstances. A priest is dedicating his life to helping these laborers fight for their human rights. Paul Newman narrated this documentary made by Boston-based
filmmaker Bill Haney. Plus, on a per-capita basis, Africa produces 20 percent less food today than it did 35 years ago. A new book argues the reason is rich countries are withholding science from Africa. Wellesley College professor
Robert Paarlberg's book is
Starved for Science: How Biotechnology Is Being Kept Out of Africa. It argues that Europe and North America see modern crop biotechnology like genetic engineering as potentially dangerous for Africa. But Paarlberg argues that reasoning is moot on a continent where most farmers have no improved seeds, chemical fertilizers, or irrigation. And finally,
Manil Suri wrote the best-selling novel _The Death of Vishnu_ in 2001, and now his long-anticipated follow-up is
The Age of Shiva, which tells the story of a woman trying to assert her rights in modern-day India.
"The Price of Sugar" film information:
http://www.thepriceofsugar.comSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2008 12:00 PMThe play
"A Raisin in the Sun" changed theater forever when it debuted on Broadway in 1959. It tells the story of a struggling African-American family from Chicago's South Side who dream of leaving their tenement apartment for a better life. "A Raisin in the Sun" was revived in 2004 and picked up a pile of Tony Awards. The latest incarnation airs Monday night (the 25th) at 8:00 PM on WCVB. We talk to the program's superstar lead actors,
Audra McDonald and
Sean "P Diddy" Combs. Also,
Cora Daniels is an award-winning journalist and author who has written a provocative cultural commentary called
GhettoNation: A Journey into the Land of Bling and the Home of the Shameless. Daniels uncovers the lure of what she calls the ghetto lifestyle and says it is leading to a dangerous degradation of American culture. And finally, we step back in time to Beacon Hill during the early 19th century. At one point in Boston's history, there was a
free black community on the Hill. Some very important historic figures there played a vital role in the Underground Railroad and the emancipation of slaves nationwide.
Museum of Afro-American History:
http://www.afroammuseum.orgAuthor Cora Daniels:
http://www.coradaniels.comSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2008 12:00 PMOne of Boston's most beloved television personalities returns home to Channel 5!
Janet Langhart Cohen, former host of "Good Day" turned author and commentator, talks about a play she has written that's ready to debut at Emerson College this spring. It tells the story of an imaginary conversation between Emmett Till and Anne Frank. Also, how do you choose to participate in life? Are you a volunteer? A mentor? An activist? A new, multimedia exhibit called
"Choosing to Participate: Facing History and Ourselves" tells real-life stories of courage, initiative, and compassion -- qualities that are needed to protect democracy and human rights. The display is at the Boston Public Library from now through May.
"Choosing to Participate" exhibit:
http://www.choosingtoparticipate.orgSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2008 12:00 PMOnline fraud is rampant. How do you, as a consumer, protect yourself and your money? The anonymity of the internet makes it easy for scammers... and hard for consumers to tell when they are being set up. We'll take an in-depth look at
online consumer fraud and offer you helpful tips on what to watch out for, how to spot a fake check, and where to turn if you've been defrauded. We'll also talk to an expert from the Federal Reserve Bank about what to do if you have fallen prey to
identity theft.
How to spot fake checks:
http://www.fakechecks.orgFederal Reserve Bank of Boston:
http://www.bosfrb.orgSUNDAY, January 20, 2008 12:00PMOn CityLine--we're talking with a man who has made history here in Boston. In July of 2007, Keith Motley became the first person of color to be appointed to the position of Chancellor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His appointment came just two years after being passed over for the same job while serving as the then interim chancellor.The move prompted community and campus-wide uproar. We'll talk to him about that ordeal, and also discuss his new vision for UMass Boston's future, which includes $125 million dollars towards much-needed new academic buildings and repairs. It's "A Conversation with ... Chancellor Keith Motley."
UMass Boston: http:// www.umb.edu
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008 12:00 PMYou may not have heard of Wiley College. It's an historically black college in Marshall, Texas, founded in 1873. But with the release of the film "The Great Debaters," moviegoers all over America will learn the story of the Wiley Forensic Debate Team and how they became the nation's top debate team in the 1930's, besting universities like Harvard. The movie stars
Denzel Washington, who is also the film's director.
Oprah Winfrey is the producer. Also, from high schools across Boston, young people are lifting their voices as part of the
Boston Debate League, which runs debate programs in Boston's public schools. Six schools are part of the league so far and compete at multiple events during the school year. It's changing the way urban students spend their time after school.
Boston Debate League:
http://www.bostondebate.orgSUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2008 12:00 PMOn today's CityLine -- women leaders. This past fall, you might have picked up the newspaper to read some surprising news. A 28-year-old, Chinese-American graduate of Boston University has become the
new mayor of Fitchburg, Massachusetts! We welcome
Mayor Lisa Wong to the studio. Plus -- she's one of the most scrutinized women in politics:
Condoleezza Rice. New York Times reporter
Elisabeth Bumiller has written a new biography about Secretary Rice called "Condoleezza Rice: An American Life". Also, find out why Massachusetts has so few women in positions of business leadership. A revealing new study -- researched, written, and produced by women at
The Boston Club.
The Boston Club:
http://www.thebostonclub.comSUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008 12:00 PM 12:00 PM Owning a home is at the heart of the American dream. But it's not always easy. You find that perfect home but then you also have to find that perfect mortgage or home loan. And in today's lending market, not everyone is working for our best interests. That means many people get saddled with bad loans, which can land them in serious debt, and cause terrible emotional stress. We take a look at a problem growing across the nation, and we examine Chinatown, at the center of a movement toward development and change.
Info. on buying a home:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/hbsEnsuring Stability Through Action in Our Community
http://www.esacboston.orgDivision of Banks hotline: 1-800-495-BANK
Asian Community Development Corporation:
http://www.asiancdc.orgBoston Redevelopment Authority:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/braUMASS Boston's Venture Development Center:
http://www.umb.edu/vdcSUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2007 12:00 PMAs temperatures start dipping lower and lower, New Englanders are turning the heat higher and higher. However, with oil prices at almost one hundred dollars a barrel, it's important to consider oil conservation as a way to save money and remain environmentally conscious. You may have seen
Lynda Lyday on HGTV, the Discovery Channel, and CNN, among others. She's a renowned contractor who hosts home improvement shows and has advice for us on the best ways to
heat your home. Also, who thought
cakes and cookies could be good for you? We have a holiday story about a local company that's an expert at making sweet stuff for the stomach AND the soul. You may have seen
Dancing Deer all-natural goodies at your neighborhood grocery store. But did you know it's one of the country's fastest growing inner city companies? And, Dancing Deer donates 35% of the revenue from one product line to One Family, a Boston organization that helps homeless families move into their own place.
Lynda Lyday's webpage:
http://www.lyndalyday.com Dancing Deer:
http://www.dancingdeer.comSUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2007 12:00 PMIf you are a parent with a child in a Boston public school, you probably have a lot of questions for
Dr. Carol Johnson. Dr. Johnson is the city's new school Superintendent. She arrived in August after working in Tennessee and Minnesota, where she was twice awarded Superintendent of the Year. She also received a VH1 Save the Music Award for her support of music in schools. With national high school dropout rates on the rise, the Boston School Committee is creating a "Graduation for All" citywide forum to confront the problem head-on. We'll talk to her about that and more in a special conversation.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007 12:00 PMWe can all easily tick off tips about improving your well-being: eat right, go to the gym, spend time with the family. Well, a locally-based, national magazine called
Body & Soul decided to ask their most trusted experts about the best tips for living what they call a "saner" and more satisfying life. We'll tell you what they are. Also, actor and writer
Nilaja Sun is a teaching artist in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her experience, she wrote and now stars in a one-woman show called
"No Child…", on stage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge. She plays herself -- as well as eight high school students who are considered proverbial troublemakers in an already troubled school environment. The New Yorker called the play, quote: "Astounding! Sun brings us not her world but the world. An object lesson in what should not be missing from any life curriculum: hope." And finally, we've all heard the news:
Oprah Winfrey has endorsed
Senator Barack Obama, and is joining him on the campaign trail. Could her influence change the presidential race entirely? We'll talk to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
Kenneth Cooper.
American Repertory Theatre:
http://www.amrep.orgSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2007 12:00 PMWhat was Jesus's message? Not what most Christians think, according to our guest for the latest installment of our series, "A Conversation With...", where we sit down for an in-depth talk with America's leaders and change-makers.
Reverend Peter Gomes of Harvard University is the best-selling author of "The Good Book". His latest book is called
"The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good About the Good News?". In it, Reverend Gomes writes that Jesus's teachings have become lost in polarizing, dumbed-down religious discussions of the day. He says the church and Christians everywhere are failing in key ways -- mostly by ignoring the very heart of Jesus's message of hope and inclusion.
Memorial Church, Harvard University:
http://www.memorialchurch.harvard.edu/preachers/pjg.shtmlSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2007 12:00 PM The Boston Lyric Opera's new season kicks off with a production widely known as the world's most popular opera:
"La Boheme". If you don't know what "La Boheme" is about, it's time you find out! It's a tale of star-crossed love set in 19th century bohemian Paris, and the BLO's production stars two acclaimed sopranos,
Alyson Cambridge and
Kimwana Doner. Also, this week, WCVB will join with the City of Boston in an effort called
"Boston Helps the Homeless". It's part of a nationwide, eight-city initiative to inspire action by allowing volunteers to interact directly with people affected by homelessness. WCVB's contribution is another extreme makeover at the Crittenton Women's Union in Brighton. And finally,
Veterans Day is especially meaningful to the 27,000 Massachusetts veterans who have returned from Iraq. Soldiers from the Vietnam era know well what these new veterans are experiencing. We'll hear from one who remembers what coming home was like.
Boston Lyric Opera's "La Boheme":
http://www.blo.org "Give Us your Poor" benefit concert, Friday November 17 at the Strand Theater:
http://www.ticketweb.com Volunteer Day of Service, Saturday, November 17 (call 617-635-2370):
http://www.helpthehomelessboston.org Crittenton Women's Union (call 617-259-2921):
http://www.liveworkthrive.orgSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007 12:00 PMThousands of families in the United States are turning to
international adoption. Hollywood celebrities make adopting abroad seem easy, but in fact, it's often a long and difficult process. After China, Guatemala is the most popular country for American adoptions. But a recent suspension by Guatemala's president could indefinitely postpone the journey of thousands of babies who need new homes. We'll have that story for you. Plus, the
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society so far has ensured the health and welfare of over 20,000 abandoned or sick cats, and we'll have a few of the lucky rescuees on set for you to see! Finally, the Greater Boston Food Bank will be collecting
turkeys for the holiday season to spearhead a hunger awareness campaign throughout Boston. We'll tell you how you can pitch in.
Greater Boston Food Bank:
http://www.gbfb.org Wide Horizons for Children:
http://www.whfc.org Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society:
http://www.mrfrs.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007 12:00 PMAfter discovering a box of photographs, letters, and a journal from 1903, two photographers, a Swede and an American, retrace the steps of a hundred-year-old expedition to Egypt and Palestine. Mattias Satterstrom and Mark Smith join us to talk about their new book of photography,
Osterlandet. Also -- a non-profit organization called
World Unity is dedicated to fighting prejudice and discrimination in the Boston area and beyond, by erecting a landmark in the heart of the city.
World Unity:
http://www.worldunityinc.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2007 12:00 PMWell, it's been four years since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Everyday, we hear about American perspectives about the war, but what do
Iraqis think of what is going on in their country? We asked that question to several Iraqi immigrants living and working in Boston, including a former security general with Iraq's Ministry of Defense. We also talk in-depth with human rights expert Prof. Jacqueline Bhabha of Harvard University about the effect of
wartime trauma on Iraqi children.
Last of Iraqis blog:
http://www.last-of-iraqis.blogspot.comSUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2007 12:00 PMDoes your home need a little
design makeover? Today on CityLine, tips from design pros on re-vamping your surroundings. You might have heard the term
feng shui and have some idea that it's an Asian design practice or philosophy. Fans say it can actually improve the quality of your life! Also -- for years, there's been one designer to whom nearly every luxury hotel in Boston has turned.
Jinnie Kim is a design powerhouse and has quietly been in business in Brookline for over two decades. And finally, we'll meet two women who are part of a new interior design and architecture firm powered by women of color!
R.D. Chin, feng shui expert:
http://www.rdchin.comJinnie Kim:
http://www.jinniekim.comThereDesign:
http://www.theredesign.comSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 12:00PMThe fight against cancer is a long and hard road for anyone. But new medical studies have indicated that African American men and women are more likely to die from certain types of cancers than other races.
We're discussing breast and prostate cancer specifically, and what each of us can do to increase our chances of surviving them. Later in the show, we'll also meet brave men and women who have done just that.
Boston Public Health CommissionPink and Black CampaignProstate Health Education Network (PHEN)Education Network to Advance Cancer Clinical TrialsUpcoming events: A Pink Day at Dimock Wednesday, October 3, 2007
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
55 Dimock St., Cheney Conference Center
RSVP: gmartin@dimock.org
Or call 617-442-8800 ext. 1207
(Please pre-register for the mammogram screenings)
www.dimock.org
"Revolutionizing Access: Cancer Clinical Trial Access and Communities of Color" Symposium October 16, 2007
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
UMass Campus Center, Boston
E-MAIL: nbitow@hsph.harvard.edu
617-384-8523
Recent CityLine Broadcasts
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2007 12:00 PMIt's an end of the summer celebration! We're cooking up a feast for your senses that includes delicious food, good music, and fabulous fashion. Experience fine Middle eastern cuisine at Norwood's Byblos restaurant, and see why you can taste the love in every bite.
Also, we're talking to Chilean singer/songwriter/arranger Claudia Acuña, one of the more than 30 acts that will take the stage Sept. 27-29 at the seventh annual Beantown Jazz Festival. It kicks off on September 28 at Symphony Hall with the benefit concert, "A Celebration of Jazz and Joyce."
Plus, we're previewing the Fall's couture fashions as we talk to Brian Clarke of the Ebony Fashion Fair. For fifty years now, the Fashion Fair has led the way in showing Black America the latest in high fashion. This year it will be on September 30 and benefits the Millat Educational Consortium.
Byblos Restaurant 781-762-8998Beantown Jazz Festival For tickets, Click here or call 888-266-1200Ebony Fashion Fair
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
64 Arlington Street
Boston, MA
617-504-3764SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 12:00 PM Owning a home is at the heart of the American dream. But it's not always easy. You find that perfect home but then you also have to find that perfect mortgage or home loan. And in today's lending market, not everyone is working for our best interests. That means many people get saddled with bad loans, which can land them in serious debt, and cause terrible emotional stress. We take a look at a problem growing across the nation, and we examine Chinatown, at the center of a movement toward development and change.
Info. on buying a home:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/hbsEnsuring Stability Through Action in Our Community
http://www.esacboston.orgDivision of Banks hotline: 1-800-495-BANK
Asian Community Development Corporation:
http://www.asiancdc.orgBoston Redevelopment Authority:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/braUMASS Boston's Venture Development Center:
http://www.umb.edu/vdcSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 12:00 PMJust a few years ago, a new tradition was born in Boston. It's the
IDEASBoston conference -- a fast-paced, one-day event where the public gets to meet and mingle with some of New England's leading innovators from every field imaginable. This year, it's being held on Thursday, October 4 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Joining us today are three of this year's presenters -- one person per segment. They are
Nader Tehrani, Principal of Office dA, an intriguing young architecture firm in Boston;
Kecia Ali, an Assistant Professor of Religion at Boston University, where she specializes in women and gender issues in Islamic texts and Muslim communities; and
Dr. John Warner, who helped start the world's first PhD program in Green Chemistry at UMASS Lowell. Now, he now serves as the President and Chief Technology Officer at the Warner-Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry.
IDEASBoston conference registration and schedule information:
http://www.ideasboston.com/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2007 12:00 PMDid you know Massachusetts has the largest number of patents and Nobel Prizes in the country? Much of that success can be attributed to the fast-growing life sciences and biotechnology industry. At the Boston area's many hospitals, academic institutions, and biotech companies, researchers are trying to find cures to disease as well as cement the Bay State's status as a global leader in
biotechnology. We take an in-depth look at whether biotech is enhancing the state's reputation and economy.
The National Gaucher Foundation:
http://www.gaucherdisease.org/Genzyme:
http://www.genzyme.comUMASS Medical School, Worcester:
http://www.umassmed.eduSUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2007 12:00 PM You see their influence everywhere in the Boston area -- in the Red Sox line-up, your office or your favorite local restaurant. Many Latinos emigrate to America for a better life, but the transition is rarely easy. Two local community organizers are calling for changes ranging from comprehensive
immigration policy to official recognition of immigrants' contributions to the American workforce. Plus, it's the 90th anniversary of a famous African-American fraternity,
Omega Psi Phi. Their upcoming reunion in Boston is star-studded and open to the public.
MIRA Coalition:
http://www.miracoalition.orgCentro Presente:
http://www.cpresente.orgOmega Psi Phi Fraternity:
http://gammachapter1916.orgSUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 12:00 PM CityLine makes a summer jaunt to a nearby vacation hotspot.
Martha's Vineyard's easygoing style has attracted vacationers from Bill and Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey. One element that gives the island its unique character is the rich tradition of the African American community based in Oak Bluffs. One group in particular,
The Cottagers, is dedicated to preserving that culture and tradition. Also - if you are thinking about traveling to the Vineyard or an island a lot further from home, why not do so with a group called
Road Scholar. Road Scholar reaches out to people who are interested in lifelong learning through adventurous travel.
Tuesday, August 14: The Cottagers annual clambake
Thursday, August 23: open house
Call: 508-693-7645
August 10 and 11: Divas Uncorked Wine & Food Festival at Outerland near Edgartown Call: 617-296-3434
Divas Uncorked:
http://www.divasuncorked.com"A Taste of Road Scholar"
Tuesday, August 21, Shearer Cottage 5:00 pm
877-426-8056, program #15886MBK
Art on the Vineyard Friday, August 17, 3-7pm Paul Goodnight & Ekua Holmes 47 Buena Vista 508-693-6666
Saturday, August 18 Oils and Watercolors of Glenn Tungstall 508-693-6656 Cousen Rose Gallery:
http://www.cousenrose.comSaturday, August 25 Acrylics by Myrna Morris 508-693-6656 Cousen Rose Gallery:
http://www.cousenrose.comSUNDAY, JULY 22, 2007 12:00 PM This is the second year in a row that Massachusetts will see a decline in anti-terrorist aid from the federal government. The US Department of Homeland Security announced that the state's first responders will receive 34-million dollars in grant money, which is 17% less than last year. Since 2005, Massachusetts has lost more than 40 percent of its funding. But there are other cities deemed more at risk than Boston. Massachusetts
Undersecretary for Homeland Security Juliette Kayyem explains the situation to us. Also, some African American leaders question whether 2008 Presidential candidate
Sen. Barack Obama is "black enough". What do they mean, and how can defining a candidate's "blackness" affect or change the tone of a presidential campaign? We talk to
Wilbur Rich, Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College, and
Kimberly McClain DaCosta, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies and of Social Studies at Harvard University. And finally, the
Roxbury Film Festival will kick off its ninth year next month. Filmmakers from all over new england are ready to showcase their work -- including former Boston police officer Bill Willis, who directed "Shot in the Hood", a documentary of candid interviews about youth violence in mattapan, dorchester and roxbury.
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency:
http://www.state.ma.us/memaRoxbury Film Festival:
http://www.roxburyfilmfestival.orgSUNDAY, JULY 8, 2007 12:00 PMThere are many talented and motivated teenagers from low-income families who dream of doing great things with a
college education. But, in most cases,
finances limit them, and so their choices are either limited or non-existent. But elite colleges in our area see the potential of these young adults and recruit them. We'll meet two students from
Amherst College who say the opportunities afforded to them changed their lives forever. Also - the
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program helps high-achieving, low-income community college students transition to four-year colleges and universities. As the largest scholarship of its kind in the US, the awards can total up to $30,000 per year for up to three years. And finally, in 2003, a group of Boston-area young professionals thought of an innovative way to help inner-city students who are bright but struggling for the right opportunity. The
Boston Scholars Program provides tuition scholarships and mentoring relationships during young people's critical and formative years. The scholars are selected based their achievement and enthusiasm, academic potential and integrity, financial need, and leadership and community involvement.
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program:
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.orgBoston Scholars Program:
http://www.bostonscholars.orgSUNDAY, JULY 1, 2007 12:00 PMIt's our annual summer books show! For more than a decade, Yale Law School
Professor Stephen Carter has helped shape debates on American politics, religion, and law. Professor Carter has written many a non-fiction book, such as "God's Name in Vain: The Wrongs and Rights of Religion in Politics" and "Civility: Manners, Morals and the Etiquette of Democracy." And when he made his first run at fiction five years ago with "The Emperor of Ocean Park" -- it wasn't a surprise to many that the book became a best-seller. How will his new novel, called
"New England White" - hold up?
Chandra Prasad's first novel,
"On Borrowed Wings", is set in a small mining town in Connecticut during the 1930s. It tells the story of 17-year-old Adele Pietra -- devoted to her parents and her brother, who works in the local granite quarry. After her brother dies in a mining accident, Adele is pressured to marry and conform to tradition. Instead, she resists -- takes on her brother's identity and enrolls as a student at the all-male Yale University. And finally, after searching for books about kids with diverse ethnic backgrounds like their own children, two moms from Minneapolis teamed up.Their idea? A new children's book series ,
"Bur Bur and Friends". The books also encourage an interest in sports and outdoor exploration.
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2007 12:00 PMMany dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals are left homeless everyday in Boston. And now with vacation season here, animals are even more prone to abandonment and sickness. We'll talk to the hard workers at the
Animal Rescue League of Boston who are trying to save animals' lives everyday. Also, if one needle makes you squeamish, how about having hundreds of them placed all over your body?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that involves inserting tiny needles to release blocked energy or "chi". We'll learn how acupuncture works and dispel myths about this treatment. And finally -- last year 28-year-old Boston resident
Vinay Chakravarthy was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer called leukemia. Now, he needs a
bone marrow transplant. But getting a transplant means finding a donor who matches Vinay. And his best chances are to look within his own ethnicity -- the Indian community. We'll talk to his family about their outreach efforts.
Animal Rescue League of Boston:
http://www.arlboston.orgHelp Vinay Chakravarthy:
http://www.helpvinay.orgSUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2007 12:00 PMWelcome to our first CityLine show from our new HD set!
It's been more than two and a half years since Hurricane Katrina left the Gulf coast in ruins. Today, the city is still deserted. Recently, a group of Boston Women professionals traveled to New Orleans to assist in the rebuilding efforts. The group, called "Boston Women Build in the Bayou," partnered with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, whose "Musicians Village" is the largest home building project in Louisiana. Come with us on location to see "Snapshots from New Orleans".
Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans:
http://www.habitat-nola.org Phone: 617-354-2736
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2007 12:00 PMWell, most of us are in the market for a little self-help, aren't we? Go to any bookstore and you'll see the shelves are lined with how-to books. One of the latest is by someone you might recognize, if you follow women's basketball.
Fran Harris was part of the Houston Comets' first WNBA championship team in 1997.She's since become a business expert, sports and spirituality commentator, and now she has written a book called _Will The Real You Please Stand Up? 7 Spiritual Strategies To Help You Discover Your Purpose & Live It With Passion_. Join us for a special conversation.
Fran Harris's website:
http://www.franharris.com/SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2007 12:00 PMWhat is the difference between the terms "organic" and "all natural"? We'll have tips on
eating healthy from a renowned nutritionist. We'll also take you on a flavor tour around the world -- to India, Korea, and the Mediterranean, as we sample cuisine from
restaurants around Boston. And we'll talk to experts about all-natural ways to soothe the mind and body.
Rangoli restaurant:
http://www.rangoliboston.com/Yasu restaurant: 617.738.2244
Casablanca restaurant:
http://www.casablanca-restaurant.com/Joan Salge-Blake's Web site:
http://people.bu.edu/SALGESUNDAY, MAY 6, 2007 12:00 PMYou see their influence everywhere in the Boston area -- in the Red Sox lineup, your place of work or even your favorite restaurant. Many Latinos immigrate to America for a better life, but the transition is often not easy. What has changed in recent years about the process people have to go through if they want to live in the US? And how important is our state's
Latino immigrant population, which is, in large numbers, Guatemalan and Dominican? Two local community organizers are calling for changes ranging from comprehensive immigration policy reform to official recognition of immigrants' contributions to our workforce and culture.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007 12:00 PMWhether you love him or hate him, you probably have a strong opinion of Justice Clarence Thomas. The second African American to be elected to the Supreme Court, Thomas's conservatism has made him a pariah in much of America's black community. In a new biography,
"Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas," Washington Post reporters Kevin Merida and Michael A. Fletcher explore the inner-workings of one of America's most mysterious public figures. They reveal that Thomas is deeply hurt by his estrangement from much of black America, that he is a powerful behind-the-scenes political operator, that his jailed nephew is afraid to mention his famous uncle's name in prison, and that he battles accusations of not being up to snuff intellectually. The book includes testimony from some of Thomas's closest friends, as well as his enemies, who all paint the picture of a man caught between two worlds, and uncomfortable in both.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2007 12:00 PMThe brouhaha over the Rutgers University women's basketball team is only now beginning to die down, after radio host Don Imus's comments got him fired. That same week, the sports world was celebrating the breaking of the baseball color line by
Jackie Robinson, 60 years ago this month. Robinson was the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. His daughter Sharon spoke to us about her father's career. Also -- a new vintage sports business is devoted to researching, preserving and teaching the history of African American basketball teams which played from the early 1900s through 1950, a period known as the Black Fives Era. Now,
Black Fives is catching on with everyone from Nike to Sean Diddy Combs. Aind finally, what if someone told you that just learning how to play tennis could completely alter the course of your child's life? Well, it may sound like a lofty claim, but the folks at
Tenacity say it happens everyday, because their program is year round, free, and combines athletic and academic enrichment.
Black Fives:
http://www.blackfives.comTenacity tennis program:
http://www.tenacity.orgSUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2007 12:00 PMSo why is it that
arts programs are often the first to go when there are budget cuts in our public schools? Two local schools -- Framingham High and Cambridge Rindge & Latin -- are firm supporters of the arts and plan to keep it that way. And, now that colleges are now pretty much done informing students about where they've been accepted in the fall, here comes the big question: How are you going to pay for it all?
American Student Assistance, or AMSA, is a Boston-based non-profit organization with one mission: helping students and families cope with school finances. And finally, the New York Times dubbed
Irshad Manji "Osama Bin Laden's worst nightmare." Oprah Winfrey awarded her a Chutzphah Award for her quote, "audacity, nerve, boldness and conviction". Irshad's first book _The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith_ was a bestseller despite being banned in several countries. Her new film, "Faith Without Fear", will air as part of the PBS series "America at a Crossroads."
American Student Assistance:
http://www.amsa.comIrshad Manji's website:
http://www.muslim-refusenik.comSUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2007 12:00 PMIn the last few years
Dr. Atul Gawande has become something of a literary superstar. His hospital insider writing has won him all kinds of acclaim as well as a spot on the bestseller lists. A general and endocrine surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a staff writer for "The New Yorker", Dr. Gawande is the author of two books.
Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance is out this month. It focuses on medicine's imperfect science -- and how doctors need to strive to do better Also, in the program -- to address and chronicle sweeping political and economic changes in Africa, Boston University created the
African Presidential Archives and Research Center five years ago. Since its inception, the Center has organized a residency program for former democratically elected African leaders. It also serves as a setting for policy debates and strategy on democratization and free market reform in Africa. We'll talk to former ambassador to Tanzania
Charles Stith, who is director of the Center.
African Presidential Archives and Research Center at Boston University:
http://www.bu.edu/aparcSUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2007 12:00 PMToday - we focus on message-making -- from sharing news about your community with a wider audience to asking your boss that tricky question to telling a good joke... how do you get the word out? On May 12, the
Asian Community Development Corporation, or ACDC, is holding its third annual
Asian Comedy Night! It will benefit ACDC's affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization programs in Chinatown. Among the comedians performing are: Kevin Kataoka, a former "Mad TV" writer who has appeared on Comedy Central, and Joe Wong, a finalist in the 2003 Boston International Comedy Festival. Also -- a new online source gathers news from all ethnic communitues in New England in one spot! It's called
New England Ethnic News, and it's the brainchild of UMass-Boston's Center on Media & Society. And finally - do you wish you knew the right way to bring up difficult subjects at work? How do you ask for a raise, resolve a situation with a difficult co-worker or even a boss? These are just a few of the questions examined by the world-renowned
Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. It's an interdisciplinary center on negotiation and conflict resolution that helps inform everyone - not just lawyers - how to talk the talk, and succeed.
ACDC Comedy Night:
http://www.asiancdc.orgNew England Ethnic News:
http://www.gonewz.comProgram on Negotiation:
http://www.pon.harvard.eduSUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2007 12:00 PMSpring is here and it's high time to get out of the house and take in the new arts season. Today we'll tell you about three plays staged by small and devoted local companies.
"Six Rounds, Six Lessons" is a brand new production with an edge -- an interactive story that guides you through the life of Ace, a boxer and DJ who uses music to survive hardship at home and on the street. And
"409 Edgecombe Avenue: The House on Sugar Hill" weaves the true story of Madame Stephanie St. Claire, also known as the "Numbers Queen of Harlem". She was from Martinique but her home was in Harlem, and during the 1930s, she defended her neighborhood against the city's crime bosses while working as a social activist. And finally,
"The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae" has been described as a laugh-out-loud courtroom drama! It's about Victoria, a successful African American TV producer who sues two stereotypes of black women: the subservient mammy and the promiscuous siren. Victoria argues her case before a judge, and in doing so, examines how modern African American women feel about these stereotypes, even if it means laughing at them.
"Six Rounds, Six Lessons":
http://www.companyone.org"409 Edgecombe Avenue: The House on Sugar Hill":
http://www.upyoumightyrace.org"The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae":
http://www.bostontheatrescene.comSUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2006 12 PM Today we bring you selections from a special documentary called
"The African American Experience", narrated by ABC's Robin Roberts. The program pays tribute to the men and women who dedicated their lives to equality for all Americans: Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mary Mc Cloud Bethune, Booker T. Washington, and others. We'll showcase officially designated historic sites that tell us about the lives of these remarkable leaders.
The African American Experience/National Park Foundation:
www.aaexperience.orgNational Parks:
www.nationalparks.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2007 12:00 PMThe rest of us may have to redefine the word "superstar" after meeting
Carlos Watson. Here's the 20-second version: He's from Florida, went to Harvard and Stanford Law School, where he was editor of the law review. After law school, he worked at McKinsey, a world-renowned strategic consulting firm. Then he went on to found a college preparatory company for middle and high school students. In 2002, Carlos began his TV career - most notably as a political commentator for CNN and now, he's about to host his own show, called
"Conversations with Carlos Watson", which airs on Channel 5 starting March 26. Guests include Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Sean Combs, Heidi Klum, and others.
Carlos Watson:
http://www.conversationswithcarlos.comSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007 12:00 PMTonight's broadcast of the
79th Academy Awards features the most diverse roster of nominees in Academy history! Two African Americans are nominated in both the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories. There's a Spanish actress up for lead actress and three women of color up for Best Supporting Actress. Latinos and Hispanics alone garnered a record 19 nominations! And Best Picture nominee "Letters from Iwo Jima" is almost entirely in Japanese! Today we talk to the stars of four movies considered for top honors tonight:
"Dreamgirls", "The Last King of Scotland", "Blood Diamond", and "The Pursuit of Happyness". For Hollywood Oscar buffs, check out Hollywood memorabilia up for auction in the
Auction Room of thebostonchannel.com! Proceeds benefit local charities.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2007 12:00 PMToday - a winter books show that will not only intrigue you but will get you thinking hard about women in work and love.
FireWife follows Nin, a 31-year-old aspiring photographer who abandons a corporate job in California to travel around the world creating a photo essay of modern Asian women. The novel explores the realities of female oppression and sexual subjugation in today's society. Also - In a new novel called
Family Tree, a baby with African-American traits is born to a well-known, blue-blood New England family. The new parents struggle to find out the truth about their baby's roots, and the mother investigates her husband's heritage, finding secrets rooted in prejudice and fear. And a new book may redefine who is powerful in business and why.
How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs are Changing the Rules of Business Success tells us that the growth and success of women-owned businesses is creating a sea change in entrepreneurship.
Tinling Choong ("FireWife"): A Better Community:
http://www.firewifebook.com Barbara Delinksy ("Family Tree"):
http://www.barbaradelinsky.com Margaret Heffernan ("How She Does It"):
http://www.mheffernan.comSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007 12:00 PMWhile the New England Patriots won't be going for the record today to continue their winning ways as the best in the NFL, many in the African-American community see today's game as the payoff of another winning strategy that began years ago. Today, the head coaches leading both
SuperBowl teams, Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith, are black. That --- believe it or not , is the first time in the history of the League! And, a world-famous
Chinese New Year performance is coming to Boston's Opera House straight from Radio City Music Hall. We'll go behind the scenes. Also - a very special concert is taking place at the historic Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury. It celebrates traditional Negro
spirituals performed by the New England Spiritual Ensemble.
Chinese New Year at the Opera House, February 10:
http://shows.ntdtv.com The New England Spiritual Ensemble performance: Sunday, February 11 at 4:00 PM, 160 Warren Street in Roxbury, 617 442 7855
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2007 12:00 PMWe're already closing out January, which is national mentoring month. With the help of our friends at ABC, we bring you the stories of everyday heroes changing the lives of people in their communities, step by step - through
volunteerism. We found stories from across the country that demonstrate just how devoted your neighbor can be toward helping those in need. Some of these tales may inspire you to reach out and help, too. Many of the people we are featuring were honored by the Points of Light Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit responsible for mobilizing volunteers from all walks of life.
Check out our Commonwealth5 page! The link is in the left-hand column on thebostonchannel's home page.
A Better Community:
http://www.abettercommunity.comSUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2007 12:00 PMCapitol Hill has a new agenda to bring economic help to low- and middle-income Americans. But will it serve people of color? If so, how well? A new report from a local organization says not very well. According to
United for a Fair Economy, 37 million Americans today still live below the poverty line, and of those, 43% are African American, and 24% are Latino. Their new report addresses four proposals: increasing the minimum wage, decreasing interest rates on college loans, lowering drug prices under Medicare, and investing in renewable energy sources. Also, a Boston organization is devoted to making sure young people have access to high-quality, hopefully life-changing, mentoring programs. According to the
Mass Mentoring Partnership, several studies show that, after a year of mentorship, at-risk children were 52% less likely to skip school, 46% less likely to start using drugs, and 33% less likely to be violent. And, the Museum of Fine Arts has a wonderful film program that showcases films from all over the world. Starting this week, a
Korean Film Festival is taking place at the museum that will introduce area audiences to some of the most respected films and biggest box office hits to come out of Seoul.
United for a Fair Economy:
http://www.faireconomy.orgMass Mentoring Partnership:
http://www.mentoring.org/massMuseum of Fine Arts Korean Film Festival:
http://www.mfa.orgSUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2007 12:00 PMIt is a fact that women are severely underrepresented in governments worldwide. Across the globe, studies show that women make up only 15 percent of ministers, members of parliament, and heads of state. And though Nancy Pelosi became US Congress's first woman Speaker of the House, only 16% of Capitol Hill is represented by women. This month, The
Initiative for Inclusive Security brings to Cambridge and Washington DC approximately 20 current and former elected and appointed women leaders from countries of conflict. They are from Colombia, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Sudan and Uganda. They have all overcome immense odds to get to their positions and make their collective voice heard. We'll talk to
Betty Ogwaro of Southern Sudan and
Santa Oketta of Uganda. Ms. Ogwaro is a member of parliament in the government of southern Sudan, representing Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State. Ms. Oketta is the Secretary for Community Development in the Gulu District Council of Uganda.
Initiative for Inclusive Security:
http://www.inclusivesecurity.org"A Glory from the God" documentary about Reverend Gloria White Hammond's work in Sudan will be shown on Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 PM at Christ Church Unity in Brookline. Call 617-232-4548 for more information.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2006 12:00 PMEvery holiday season, many of us are reminded of not just what we have but what we want. What about people - particularly young people -- who just want a place to sleep and eat? A Boston agency called
Bridge Over Troubled Waters has been working hard since 1970 to solve that problem. We'll also talk to celebrity doctor
Dr. Ian Smith of ABC and VH1, who says he's got a foolproof way to stay fit, and it's outlined in his new book,
The Fat Smash Diet. And finally, we talk about a wonderful new CD just released by the
Berklee College of Music. Called "We Are All Connected", it's a collection of all kinds of music written, performed, and produced by Berklee students, faculty, and alumni to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Proceeds will benefit the Mercy Corps Darfur Fund. _We Are All Connected_ is for sale at all Newbury Comics and Borders locations, as well as CDBaby.com, Amazon.com, and Ebay.com.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters:
http://www.bridgeotw.orgWe Are All Connected: Berklee College of Music Reaches Out to the Women of Darfur CD:
http://www.berklee.edu/darfurSUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2006 12:00 PMShe keeps her work a secret in her native Baghdad. But now an Iraqi journalist shares her story of what life is really like at home and what she wishes for her country. A very compelling conversation with reporter
Huda Ahmed, who is a special fellow with the
International Women's Media Foundation, or IWMF, and is studying at MIT for the year.
IWMF:
http://www.iwmf.orgSUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2006 12:00 PMThe Nutcracker is back in town, once again at the historic Opera House on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing. The
Boston Ballet has long received national attention for their production. This is the 39th consecutive year the Boston Ballet has been performing the Christmas Classic. During Nutcracker season, dancers work Tuesday through Sunday, sometimes performing two shows EACH day with a three-hour break in between!
So this is not work for the faint of spirit or strength! We'll talk to two of those dancers, Lia Cirio and James Whiteside. And one local organization is fighting to end homelessness by helping homeless people help themselves.
Solutions at Work in Cambridge is led and run by people who have experienced homelessness. Most of their programs are connected to recycling high quality goods like clothes, computers, cars, and bicycles.
Transitional employees receive paid, hands-on training before they move on beyond the organization or stay on as trainers and mentors. Also -- author
Bebe Moore Campbell passed a few weeks ago at the young age of 56. What we will remember about this great American writer, who happened to be an African American, is that through her best-selling books, provocative articles and commentary, Campbell was able to write with touching clarity about social issues that impact us all.
Boston Ballet:
http://www.bostonballet.orgSolutions at Work:
http://www.solutionsatwork.orgSUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2006 12:00 PMThe
Home for Little Wanderers is America's oldest and New England's largest, private, non-profit child and family service agency, with roots dating back to 1799. And they're in the middle of a huge effort that brings in up to 70% of their funding this season. Find out about their toy drive and auction of books signed by celebrities like Madonna and Sting. Plus, the
American Anti-Slavery Group is dedicated to abolishing modern-day slavery. The organization reports there are still over 27 million people held in bondage today. A new book titled
Enslaved tells the stories of slaves who escaped as well as those who are waiting for help. We'll meet one woman who was a slave and lived to tell about it. Also, find out why former Boston Ballet and Joffrey Ballet Principal Dancer Anthony Williams founded
BalletRox, which uses "the power of dance to break down racial barriers and enrich the community's artistic experience". This year, BalletRox is ready for its annual Urban Nutcracker performance!
The Home for Little Wanderers:
http://www.thehome.orgIAbolish (American Anti-Slavery Group, book):
http://www.iabolish.comBalletRox/Urban Nutcracker:
http:/balletrox.orgSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2006 12:00 PMFor the past two years, Channel 5 has taken part in
Extreme Home Makeover, patterned after the hit Sunday night show of the same name. We've taken on projects in Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, East Boston, Worcester, Newton and most recently, Dorchester. This holiday season, we are helping
Project Hope revamp their living space for homeless women and their children. We'll find out more about their organization and how you can help. And, as winter rolls in, some of you may start worrying about how you are going to afford your heating bills. A new program called
Energy Bucks could make things easier. It's is a partnership between ABCD - or, Action for Boston Community Development - and Massachusetts utility agencies to help income-eligible families save money - up to 30 percent -- on their energy bills! And finally, for the past 25 years, the
Greater Boston Food Bank has given away more than 25 million pounds of food annually. Just this week, it announced that it distributed over 35,000 turkeys this past Thanksgiving, making this year its most successful turkey drive ever. But that doesn't mean the work is over - far from it.
Project Hope:
http://www.prohope.orgEnergy Bucks (1-866-LESS COST):
http://energybucks.comGreater Boston Food Bank:
http://www.gbfb.orgSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2006 12:00 PMNote our new show time! We are now on at noon every week.
Today we ask, are we on the precipice of a new nuclear age involving
North Korea and Iran? Or is the danger exaggerated? We examine how the United States is handling escalating tensions with both countries. We'll have in the studio a panel of experts who will give us a crash course on what we need to know about the history behind the looming crisis, as well as possible solutions for the US to consider. Joining us are
David Kang, Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire;
Katharine Moon, Assoc. Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College;
William Martel, Associate Professor of International Security Studies at Tufts University's Fletcher School; and
Houchang Chehabi, Professor of International Relations and History at Boston University, and a native of Iran.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2006 12:30 PMTuesday is Election Day, and there's a lot at stake nationally for both parties. How does a candidate even begin to win a campaign these days? More politicians are realizing that using new media in a savvy way can make all the difference, because information travels fast, with the help of computer technology and high-speed internet. People no longer have to wait for presses to stop and paint to dry to get their daily dose of news. We'll be joined by Holmes Wilson of the
Participatory Culture Foundation, an Worcester-based organization that is trying to help everyone have an equal say in the political process. Their mission? To "facilitate a new, democratic mass medium through internet TV". What they mean is, by giving visitors free software and being an open source for outreach and information, grassroots organizations can have the same advantages as campaigns with big pockets. We'll also talk to Amanda Michel, who was Coordinator for Generation Dean, Howard Dean's youth outreach program. She also created the blueprint for the Kerry campaign's grassroots media effort, and she co-founded the
New Organizing Institute, which trains people how to campaign online. And, almost anyone can access the internet these days, and with the help of modern technology, creating a blog or uploading a video has never been so simple. But with accessibility comes concerns over issues of confidential information, ethics, and defamation of character. Speaking about the legal challenges and current political implications of new media is Professor John Palfrey, who is also the executive director of the
Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School.
Participatory Culture Foundation:
http://participatoryculture.orgNew Organizing Institute:
http://neworganizing.com/Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School:
http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2006 12:30 PMThis Sunday - enriching children's lives through sports and television! Locally, there are two programs that give young people in urban areas the chance to get out on the water and onto the court.
G-row gives teens in-depth experience with the elite sport of rowing. The other,
Tenacity, combines tennis and literacy in life-changing ways. Both of these programs are free, and both are based in Boston. And, she burst onto the scene in her new neighborhood with so much fanfare that even the New York Times wrote a huge article about her. Who is "she"? She's
Abby Cadabby, a new lead character on Sesame Street who is groundbreaking in her own very cute and spunky way. Why is this little pink fairy creature getting so much attention and could she be the next Elmo? And finally, the
Justice Resource Institute -or JRI - is one of the largest social service providers in the state. For the past 15 years, JRI Health has served more than 24-thousand people living with HIV/AIDS, through counseling, medical and housing support. In fact, the institute is now the third largest AIDS housing provider in the country. We'll find out why.
Tenacity (tennis):
www.tenacity.orgG-row (rowing):
www.growboston.orgAbby Cadabby:
www.abby-cadabby.comJRI Health:
www.jri.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2006 12:30 PM"Soul of Justice", a new documentary film about the life and career of U. S. District Judge Thelton Henderson is screening at American law schools and international film festivals. Judge Henderson was the first African-American attorney in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division in the early 1960s. So far, he has served 25 years on the federal bench in California, making landmark rulings on race, crime, and the environment. In 1996, when affirmative action was outlawed in California universities, he ruled the proposition unconstitutional. He helped place the state's prison health system under federal control. And he even wrote a landmark decision to protect dolphins from deadly fishing nets. We'll talk to Judge Henderson and filmmaker Abby Ginzberg. Also -- a study done in five Boston schools showed that more than 30 percent of the students there were diagnosed with asthma. In fact,
childhood asthma rates are the highest in Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester. So Mayor Menino is kicking off a statewide campaign called "Kids with Asthma Can". It's a joint effort between WGBH, the Boston Public Health Commission, Children's Hospital, the Children's Museum and the Boston Public Library to help families help their kids manage asthma. We'll also talk to director
Phillip Noyce and actress
Bonnie Henna of the new film,
"Catch a Fire", about the life of South African freedom fighter Patrick Chamusso. It opens on October 27.
"Soul of Justice" film:
www.soulofjustice.orgBoston Public Health Commission:
www.bphc.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2006 12:30 PM This past week, the last of the Nobel Prizes were announced. In 2004, Kenyan environmental activist Dr. Wangari Maathai won the Peace Prize for her contributions to sustainable development, making her the first African woman to win. She's coming to Boston to speak and joining forces with her is the
Urban Forest Coalition of Boston. We'll find out about the work they do in protecting and preserving trees in and around Boston. Also, an editor at the Washington Post pens a fascinating book about his experience in Iraq's Green Zone - a virtual fortress of calm right in the middle of Baghdad. The book is called
Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone, by Rajiv Chandrasekaran. And finally, we'll talk to up and coming actress
Michole Briana White, who is in town starring in "Radio Golf" at the Huntington Theatre.
Urban Forest Coalition of Boston:
www.bostonforest.orgRajiv Chandrasekaran:
www.rajivc.comHuntington Theatre:
www.huntingtontheatre.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2006 12:30 PM Today, we focus on a disorder that affects between four and six percent of the US population: ADD, or attention deficit disorder, and its sister disorder, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Why is the diagnosis of ADD on the rise, and who is most affected by it? We'll talk to a local pediatrician. We'll also examine a disturbing new trend. With so much competition on college campuses, young people are always looking to get one step ahead of the game. So students are finding a way to rise above academic pressure and enhance their study stamina, by abusing prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. We'll also look at why and how some medical experts and therapists say there are newer, better ways to treat children with ADD and ADHD. Those treatments involve little or no medication.
Manville School:
www.jbcc.harvard.edu/programs/manville.htmThe Hallowell Center:
www.drhallowell.comSUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2006 12:30 PM It's estimated that less than six or seven percent of attorneys of color are in the ranks of Boston's top law firms. For 20 years, the
Boston Lawyers Group has been working with its consortium of over 40 law firms and government agencies to change those numbers. One of the BLG's programs reaches out to students while they are in college to put them on a path leading to law school, and hopefully, a career in law. Also - how young is too young to be thinking about college?
TERI - or The Education Resources Institute - says that middle school-age students and their families should be thinking about college and how they're going to prepare and pay for it. TERI operates centers in Boston, Brockton and Chelsea that offer free guidance on college admissions, financial aid, and other "college-ready" services. And finally,
Simmons College in Boston was recently named one of the country's top colleges for African American students. "Black Enterprise" Magazine surveyed over 1400 colleges and universities, coming up with a top 50 list based on graduation rates as well as academic and social opportunities for black students.
Boston Lawyers Group:
www.bostonlawyersgroup.orgTERI College Access:
www.tericollegeaccess.orgSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 12:30 PMOur fall books preview covers everything from solutions to the racial wealth divide, ending terrorism through psychology and understanding, and examining how middle-class single moms today are breaking all stereotypes. We talk to
Betsy Leondar-Wright, co-author of the new book,
"The Color of Wealth",
Professor Louise Richardson, author of
"What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat", and
Professor Rosanna Hertz, author of
"Single by Chance, Mothers by Choice: How Women are Choosing Parenthood Without Marriage and Creating the New American Family".
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 12:30 PM Massachusetts approved a bill making it the first state in the union to require all citizens to have some form of health insurance. The vote to pass it was nearly unanimous: The House voted 154 to 2, the Senate 37 to 0. This pioneering plan is being touted as a national model, but what are its details and why are some people worried about its potential impact? This Sunday, we provide an in-depth look at how the new mandate could affect your family and your business. Plus, two prominent members of an interfaith organization discuss not just the practical consequences of the new law, but the morality behind the debate.
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization:
www.gbio.orgSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 12:30 PM We had the chance to sit down with actor/comedian/talk show host
Wayne Brady and singer
Fantasia Barrino as they promoted their two new films. Wayne stars in "Crossover", a drama about streetball in Detroit. Fantasia has been busy since winning the American Idol contest two years ago. The Grammy nominee is starring in a television movie about her life and her new album will be released this fall. Also - from now until September 14, in honor of its 30th anniversary season, the
Boston Lyric Opera is launching an Artist Residency Program. The stars of the BLO will travel all over Boston and Cambridge for free, one-hour, interactive sessions of music and conversation with the public. We'll meet soprano
Lisa Daltirus, and bass
Morris Robinson. Plus, Boston's Board of Election is looking for
poll workers to help staff the city's 254 precincts for the primary on September 19 and general election on November 7. Workers will receive a stipend and can opt to apply for a full or half-day shift.
Boston Lyric Opera:
www.blo.orgCity of Boston Election Department:
www.cityofboston.gov/elections.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 12:30 PMIf you're a fan of R&B and soul music, it's going to be hard to find a place on the radio dial to turn to. WILD 97.7 FM was sold last week by Maryland-based Radio One to Entercom Communications for a reported 30-million dollars. It had been on the air since 1949. Just 24 hours after the sale, Entercom began simulcasting its rock music station, WAAF. The news came as a fast blow to WILD FM employees and fans.
Many black Bostonians say the absence of WILD means an absence of black culture in the city. We'll talk to former WILD hosts
Reggie Beas and
Mark Coleman. Also - before Hurricane Katrina hit, New Orleans had 117 public schools and a teaching force that was 80% African American. Today, the beleaguered city has approximately 30 charter schools and just five public schools under the city's superintendent. How did this happen, and what does this mean for the city's educational future? We'll talk with education expert and Simmons College professor
Theresa Perry, who is a member of the National Coalition for Quality Education in New Orleans.
Federal Communications Commission:
www.fcc.gov/contacts.htmlSUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2006 12:30 PMEver since it began six years ago, the
BeanTown Jazz Festival has been a hit with the public. Last year, 40,000 fans jammed three city blocks in the South End to take in the free, outdoor portion of the festival. This year, the festival is being produced by Berklee College of Music, and it promises to have some big, established names on stage as well as some local stars on the rise, like singer and bassist
Esperanza Spalding. Also, we meet New York Times best-selling author
Kimberla Lawson Roby, whose latest novel, "Changing Faces", tackles the fragility of health and relationships. And, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
August Wilson died this past year, leaving a body of work unsurpassed in portraying African American life on stage. His final play, "Radio Golf", will open at the Huntington in September. Acclaimed Broadway director
Kenny Leon joins us to talk about the production.
Sixth Annual Beantown Jazz Festival:
www.beantownjazz.org.Kimberla Lawson Roby:
www.kimroby.com."Radio Golf" at the Huntington Theatre:
www.huntingtontheatre.org.SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 12:30 PMArea museums are gearing up for a jam-packed fall season. The Museum of Science is garnering national attention for an eye-catching and newsmaking exhibit called
BodyWorlds 2.
Bodyworlds explores anatomy and physiology through the study of real human bodies that have been preserved through a groundbreaking method called plastination.
Also -- the
Peabody Essex Museum in Salem is more than 200 years old and has one of the country's most impressive collections of Asian art. This fall, the museum is organizing a number of new shows that highlight its extensive collection of Chinese and South Asian art.
And finally, in September the
Museum of Fine Arts is celebrating "Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting", the first major exhibition of Indian art to be held in New England in two decades. Domains of Wonder features 124 paintings spanning five centuries -- the 14th century through the colonial period.
Museum of Science: www.mos.org.Bodyworlds: www.bodyworlds.com.Peabody Essex Museum: www.pem.org.Museum of Fine Arts: www.mfa.org.SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 1:30 PM*Note: Delayed air time.*
If this season's movie line-up is looking a bit lackluster to you, then a festival showcasing indie films from New England and around the world might spruce up your summer. We'll talk to the head of the 8th Annual
Roxbury Film Festival. Also, the MAPC, or Metropolitan Area Planning Council, created the
MetroFuture project to develop a plan for Metro Boston's growth and development through 2030. They've been holding over 50 community briefings.
One briefing focused on preserving and revitalizing Chinatown is coming up on Tuesday, and the MAPC and the
Asian Community Development Corporation are looking for YOUR help. Finally, this past week, close to 250 young "ambassadors" from 18 countries gathered at the Museum of Science. The reason? The
Intel Computer Clubhouse Network's 2006 Teen Summit.These teens came together to use their technology skills to tackle problems like gang violence and environmental degradation.
Roxbury Film Festival:
www.roxburyfilmfestival.org.MetroFuture:
www.MetroFuture.org. Briefing: Tues., July 28, 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Metropolitan Community Room, 38 Oak Street, Boston
Intel Computer Clubhouse Network:
www.computerclubhouse.org.SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2006 12:30 PMIs there a rising tide in girl violence? What are Boston area law enforcement and community agencies doing to try to get to the heart of girl gangs and why they are formed? We talk to teens, counselors, police, representatives of the Department of Youth Services, and lawyers about the juvenile justice system in Massachusetts and the community programs working to combat teen violence.
Center for Research on Women, Wellesley College:
www.wcwonline.org.Teens Against Gang Violence:
www.www.tagv.orgYouth Advocacy Project:
www.youthadvocacyproject.orgCitizens for Juvenile Justice:
www.cfjj.orgSUNDAY, JULY 4, 2006 12:30 PMWe continue our series
"A Conversation With...", where we talk in-depth to some of the country's leading scholars, politicians, artists, celebrities, authors, and scientists who have a connection to New England. This week, we air a reprise of our talk with Pulitzer Prize-wnning, Indian-American fiction writer
Jhumpa Lahiri, author of "Interpreter of Maladies" and "The Namesake".
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 12:30 PMEvery year an organization called
Black & White Boston singles out a handful of local, minority-owned businesses that are successful models for small companies everywhere.
This year, three organizations were honored: Aim & M, a groundbreaking sales and marketing company; Done Right, a comprehensive maintenance and cleaning service; and Unity First, an online news service for diverse communities and media.
Also in the show: If you've ever taken young people to task for not caring enough about their community, you might have to think twice once you hear about the
Rappaport Public Policy Fellows at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Over the summer, they work on research projects at various state and city-wide agencies and try to come up with solutions to some of the city's toughest problems.
And finally, WCVB is working hard on a public service effort patterned after the hit ABC program, "Extreme Makeover." This week, we are giving a facelift to the
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester at 33 and 45 Freedom Way in the Great Brook Valley Housing Development. Find out what the process is all about!
AiM & M:
www.aimm.com.Done Right Building Services:
www.donerightservices.com.Unity First:
www.unityfirst.com.Rappaport Institute, Harvard:
www.ksg.harvard.edu/rappaport.SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2006 12:30 PMWhat was your favorite subject in high school? Fewer and fewer American students are ranking math and science as their top picks, a trend that could jeopardize the United States in fundamental ways.
We'll examine this issue in-depth by talking to education experts at Harvard, MIT, and the Museum of Science, so we get a reality check on what the future of math and science in America looks like.
Also, we'll peek in on a high school competition in Boston that's a breeding ground for future science stars. It's called
First, and it was started by famed inventor Dean Kamen. Finally, we talk to
Dr. Yvonne Spicer of the Museum of Science in Boston. She tells us how the museum is becoming an increasingly important academic resource for people of all ages.
FIRST Robotics Competition:
www.bostonfirst.org.National Ctr. for Technological Literacy, Museum of Science:
www.NCTL.org.SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006 12:30 PMThe
immigration debate has been in the headlines for the last few weeks, and is a hot button issue that is sure to persist, perhaps influencing the 2008 presidential election. What do YOU think about this very complex issue, and how can we sift through all the arguments to understand what's at stake?
We talk to Elena Letona, Executive Director of Centro Presente in Cambridge, and Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the MIRA Coalition in Boston. We also learn about
sobriety maintenance. With a staff that is one-quarter Hispanic, Dr. P.S. Kishore's Preventive Medicine Associates bridges the language and social barrier within Boston's Hispanic community. Through his clinics, which include group therapy and individual meetings, Dr. Kishore provides Hispanic patients not only with the necessary coping skills to remain sober, but with staff that is qualified to communicate effectively with their families. Finally, we get a crash course in the Chinese art of tai chi, with the help of Dr. Aihan Kuhn, a Holliston-based tai chi expert and doctor.
Centro Presente, Cambridge:
www. cpresente.org.MIRA Coalition, Boston:
www. miracoalition.orgPreventative Medical Associates, Springfield: (413) 781-6410 Hotline (800) 770-1904
Chinese Medicine for Health & The New England School of Tai Chi:
www.taichihealing.com/SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2006 12:30 PMChinatown is the most densely-occupied district in Boston -- there are more than 6,000 residents, and 81 percent of them are Asian.
Yet, Chinatown has always been threatened externally -- by economic and political forces -- as well as internally -- by apathy and lack of civic participation. That might start to change this week! It took five years and the work of four agencies to put together a groundbreaking, public art and education project called
A Chinatown Banquet. Also -- breaking into the job market can be hard for anyone, especially young people. One government organization is giving people the career skills and education they need to improve their lives. Job Corps provides hands-on training in more than 60 occupations, as well as the chance to earn a high school diploma or GED at no cost!
And finally, it's springtime in Boston and that means the swan boats are out in the Public Garden, people are strolling along the Charles River, and "Art in Bloom" is back at the Museum of Fine Arts. The annual festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month with four days of events highlighting the art of floral design.
A Chinatown Banquet:
www.chinatownheritage.orgJob Corps:
bostonregion.jobcorps.gov.Art in Bloom:
www.mfa.org.Project STEP:
www.projectstep.orgSUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2006 12:30 PMFor 400 years, African-Americans have been a huge part of the country's maritime history. In fact, seafaring has long been central to the economic survival and civil rights struggles of African Americans. A new exhibit at Connecticut's Mystic Seaport Museum tells that story. It's called
"Black Hands, Blue Seas". Also, one hundred teens at a special public high school in Worcester are going to college well before they apply! We'll take you to
Mass Academy, an 11th and 12th grade public high school for academically advanced students from across the state. And finally, the Sportsmen's Tennis Club in Dorchester is trying to change the statistics, one game at a time. The club is the first indoor, not-for-profit, African-American owned and operated tennis club in the United States. For over 40 years, it has helped thousands of low income and moderate income Boston youth fall in love with a sport they ordinarily might not have access to.
Mystic Seaport, CT:
www.mysticseaport.orgMass Academy, Worcester:
www.massacademy.orgSportsmen's Tennis Club, Dorchester:
www.sportsmenstennisclub.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2006 12:30 PMShows like ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS are catapulting ballroom dancing to new heights of popularity. Now a new movie, based loosely on a true story about the New York City public schools, capitalizes on the dance craze. It's called
"Take the Lead", and it stars Antonio Banderas. We'll take a look at the trailer and talk to two local
Latin dance experts teaching everyone from kids to adults how to salsa, meringue, and tango. We'll also see how
Boston Ballet has been working to teach urban kids ballet through a special program called
CityDance, which trains public school kids in classical ballet. Finally, the Bank of America Celebrity Series has presented the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in Boston for 35 consecutive years. In 2000, the Celebrity series created
Ailey Camp Boston for young people -- using dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression and imagination.
Guillermo Rivera-Pagan, Owner, Salsa Contigo
www.salsacontigo.comRaul Nieves, Co-owner, Dance Caliente
www.dancecaliente.comSpecial Announcement: The first 25 viewers to e-mail us get sneak peek passes to see "Take the Lead" on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30 PM at the Loews Boston Common Theatre. Tickets are first-come, first-serve and seating is limited. You will not be guaranteed a seat, so please show up early. Passes are good for two people. E-mail: wcvb-cityline@hearst.com
Boston Ballet:
www.bostonballet.orgBank of America Celebrity Series/Ailey Camp Boston: 617-482-2595
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2006 12:30 PMThe Boston Ballet melds traditional ballet with classical African dance in a new production called
"Lambarena". We'll see how the choreographers and dancers put it all together. Plus, three female friends in their 30s get together, swap stories, and decide they have enough ideas for a steamy new novel called
"The Vow". And, a local public relations powerhouse creates a resource guide that no one in Boston should be without.
Boston Ballet:
www.bostonballet.orgKaleidoscope.:
www.kscopecity.comSUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2006 12:30 PMBaseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson once said, "Life is not a spectator sport. If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you're wasting your life." Robinson lived and played in an era when sports was only beginning to reflect changes in social and political history. After many a struggle, athletes of color like him broke through, succeeded, and became stars. And when they left the playing field, the doors were finally open for those who followed. We review sports history to see who these groundbreaking stars were, and we meet two local stars of college sports:
Mathias Kiwanuka of Boston College's football team and
Christina Kim of Boston University's women's soccer. We'll also find out about a program that allows young girls to play soccer in urban communities.
Center for Study of Sport in Society, Northeastern Univ.:
www.sportinsociety.org.CityKicks soccer league.:
www.citykickssoccer.org.SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2006 12:30 PM Today on CityLine -- remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Channel 5 and the
Boston Children's Chorus will partner to make television history on Monday as Channel 5 televises a LIVE, one-hour concert called "Raising the Roof: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. In Song." It marks the first time in the United States that a children's choral concert will be presented live on a major television network affiliate celebrating the King holiday. Also, the
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is celebrating a community open house on Martin Luther King Day. And - how would Martin Luther King view how far we have come since the 1960s, and what would he think about the future of civil rights law under the current Supreme Court?
Professor Martha Davis of Northeastern University School of Law and
LaTrese Evette Adkins, a post-doctoral fellow at Wellesley College, discuss this and other issues with us.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
www.mfa.orgSUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2006 12:30 PM Today we ask, "Where are they now?" as we take a look back at four young and talented Asian and Asian-American stars to watch in our area... and beyond. Indian movie actress
Aishwarya Rai is her country's biggest star. She was introduced to American audiences in 2005 in the film, BRIDE AND PREJUDICE. We met her when she was promoting the movie. Boston native and musician
Kevin So often sings about being Asian American, while maintaining a strong fan base that crosses all racial lines.
Lawrence Chau is a superstar in parts of Hong Kong and Singapore. Now, he's back in his home country of Canada working for a popular TV program and aiming for a U.S. break. And
Greg Chang is a Lexington native with some pretty impressive credentials - undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard, as well as a national ranking in fencing. When we met Greg in 2004, he was headed to the Olympics.
Aishwarya Rai:
www.aishwaryaworld.comKevin So:
www.kevinso.comSUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 12:30 PM The holiday season and new year is not just a time for giving and receiving, but for reflecting on our spiritual lives, no matter which religion we follow. So today we talk to three guests who will hopefully enlighten us by giving us their definitions of spirituality, how it is taught in their religious worlds, and how many similar sentiments are shared in churches, temples, and synagogues everywhere. Our guests are
Reverend J. Anthony Lloyd,
Imam Talal Eid, and
Rabbi Victor Reinstein.
Reverend J. Anthony Lloyd, Greater Framingham Community Church:
www.gfccnet.orgImam Talal Eid, Islamic Institute of Boston:
www.imamtalaleid.comRabbi Victor Reinstein, Nehar Shalom Temple, Jamaica Plain:
www.neharshalom.orgSUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2005 12:30 PM Today - a discussion with young, elected people of color who are helping set the political course for Massachusetts. Last month, 35-year-old
Sam Yoon made headlines and history when he became the first Asian American elected to the Boston City Council. Councillor-Elect Yoon graduated from Princeton and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and he worked as a public school teacher and as an affordable housing activist. We also talk to newly-elected
State Representative Linda Dorcena Forry, who is in her early thirties and represents the 12th Suffolk District. Representative Dorcena Forry grew up in Dorchester's Uphams Corner neighborhood, where her parents settled after emigrating from Haiti in the early 1970s. And, we'll meet
Giovanna Negretti, Executive Director of Oiste. She's a young mover and shaker behind the scenes who is devoted to grassroots work that aims to play a crucial role in advancing the political status and standing of Latinos and Latinas in Massachusetts.
City Councillor-Elect Sam Yoon:
www.samyoon.comRep. Linda Dorcena Forry:
www.lindadorcenaforry.comGiovanna Negretti/Oiste:
www.oiste.netSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 12:30 PM An encore presentation of our interview with actor
Billy Dee Williams for our series "A Conversation With...". Williams starred in the original "Star Wars", "Lady Sings the Blues", "Mahogany", "Brian's Song", "Dynasty", and "Batman". Now, he is the focus of two new films that previewed this summer at the Roxbury Film Festival.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2005 12:30 PM Motherhood poses many challenges, from scheduling midnight feedings and doctor's appointments, to solving childcare issues. For teenagers, it is obviously even more difficult to balance being a kid with being a parent. We talk with
teen moms struggling to make it work. Also - the discovery of a
crystal meth drug lab in South Boston last week has the community questioning what our city has been doing to control and prevent drug use in the city. We'll talk to Dr. P.S. Kishore of the National Library of Addiction, who recently commissioned a survey that revealed that 55% of Massachusetts adults thought the use of crystal meth was minimal. And - it's
flu season again - how are we stacking up in terms of prevention compared to last year? Dr. Halima Mohamed, Director of Clinical Operations at the Whittier Street Health Center tells us.
Boys & Girls Club of Boston:
www.bgcb.orgCrittenton Hastings House:
www.crit.netSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2005 12:30 PM We learn about three people who live and have lived their lives, in one way or another, on the stage. The late
Rosa Parks was called the mother of the civil rights movement. We'll look back at her life's legacy with Professor
Judith Rollins of Wellesley College. And this month, the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge is performing a new play called
"The Keening". We'll talk to actress
Marissa Chibas, who stars in this one-woman play about the struggle of a professional mourner who must come to terms with the destruction of her village in Colombia, South America. And finally, we all know eating healthy is a necessity for everyone - athletes more than usual. But what about eating vegan? That means no meat, no dairy... no animal byproducts of any kind.
Kenneth Williams is the spokesperson for
In Defense of Animals, an animal's rights group, and he is a vegan who is a professional body builder.
American Repertory Theatre:
www.amrep.orgIn Defense of Animals:
www.idausa.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2005 12:30 PMOne of the first African Americans to play on the PGA tour, legendary golfer
Charlie Sifford, speaks out about fighting to get on the course. Plus, a new book by former Herald columnist
Howard Bryantblows the cover on steroids in Major League Baseball. It's called "Juicing the Game". And, New England Cable News sports analyst
Chris Collins rehashes the Red Sox season and looks ahead to the Pats and the SuperBowl.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2005 12:30 PM The city's only black newspaper,
The Bay State Banner, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. As the only weekly serving Boston's African-American community, the Banner has been an important part of presenting news perspectives sometimes overlooked in the mainstream media. We'll look back at the paper's history. We'll also talk to news photographer
Don West and discuss a new initiative at
U-Mass Boston that hopes to bring together reporters, politicians, activists, and other leaders from all ethnic backgrounds so they have a joint voice that is center stage.
Bay State Banner:
www.baystatebanner.comCenter on Media and Society, UMASS Boston:
www.mccormack.umb.edu/cms/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2005 12:30 PM The rising tide in girl violence... and what Boston area law enforcement and community agencies are doing to try to get to the heart of girl gangs and why they are formed. We talk to teens, counselors, police, representatives of the Department of Youth Services, and lawyers in juvenile justice.
Center for Research on Women, Wellesley College:
www.wcwonline.orgTeens Against Gang Violence
www.tagv.orgSUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2005 12:30 PM Author, author! It's time for our fall reading show....We talk about three books that will help inform your mind and fuel your creativity -- through history and fiction. Lan Samantha Chang is the author of
Inheritance, a novel that chronicles the lives of two sisters in China and America, and their familial devotion which is undermined by deception and passion. Bebe Moore Campbell talks about her new novel about mental illness in families, called
72 Hour Hold. And historian Mary Frances Berry's
My Face is Black is True: Callie House and the Struggle for Ex-Slave Reparations resurrects the forgotten life of Callie House, an ex-slave, widowed Nashville washer woman, and mother of five.Seventy years before the civil rights movement, Callie House headed an effort to demand reparations for ex-slaves.
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
www.nami.org 1-800-950-NAMI
Brigham & Women's Hospital Women's Health Forum 2005 800-BWH-9999
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 12:30 PM Ever wish your intellectual mind could receive a jolt of adrenaline?
A new conference might jump start your imagination by introducing you to some of our generation's cutting-edge thinkers.
This is the second year of the IDEASBoston conference, sponsored by The Boston Globe.
Over two days, IDEASBoston allows you to meet and mingle with 24 people who are changing the world.
Today, we meet
Melinda Lopez, an award-winning playwright and performance artist who often draws on her Cuban-American background.
Dr. Steven Dawson and his team hope to create a synthetic human that can simulate responses to injuries and medical procedures just like a real person.
And
Lisa Randall has been described as "perhaps the world's most influential living physicist". Her latest book, "Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions", explores the possibility that there are more than three dimensions of space.
IDEAS Boston 2005 conference:
https://bostonglobe.com/promotions/ideas/2005/intro.stmSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2005 12:30 PM The future of Social Security is an issue that's been on the political back burner for many years. Now, there is a debate over whether and how it should be saved. What are the different plans for reform, and is reform likely to take place as the embattled Bush Administration deals with other major and pressing crises? Or is the very idea on its last legs? We'll have an in-depth report on the issue as we talk to senior citizens and young people alike about their hopes for change, and whether they think real reform of the system can be accomplished in their lifetimes.
Cardweb:
www.cardweb.comSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005 12:30 p.m. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, more than just a toxic stew is bubbling to the surface in the Big Easy. Racial and class divides in New Orleans are creating a firestorm that won't be put out for long. We'll talk to three area leaders - Harold Sparrow of the Black Ministerial Alliance, Kermit Crawford of the Center for Multicultural Mental Health at the Boston University School of Medicine, and Professor James Jennings of Tufts UNiversity - and listen to their opinions on the long-term structural, economic, and sociological consequences of the disaster.
Black Ministerial Alliance conference:
www.bmaboston.orgSUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2005 12:30 PM We continue our series
A Conversation With", where we talk in-depth to some of the country's leading scholars, politicians, artists, celebrities, authors, and scientists who have a link to New England. This week, we talk to actor
Billy Dee Williams, who has starred in the original "Star Wars", "Lady Sings the Blues", "Mahogany", "Brian's Song", "Dynasty", and "Batman". Now, he is the focus of two new films previewing locally at the Roxbury Film Festival.
Click here for more information.SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2005 12:30 PM What do two local comedians, a young composer of music and a veteran writer have in common? Hear the stories of four creative women whose goals are to make their audience laugh, cry and let go. We'll meet comedians
Deb Farrar-Parkman and Tissa Hami, who are taking part in the ever-popular
Women of Color Comedy Show at Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway in Somerville. We'll also talk to young composer
Nkeiru Okoye, who performs with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. And finally, a local TV producer with 35 years of experience writes a memoir about her life and growing up Puerto Rican in the Bronx. It's called "The Silk Purse" and it's by
Racquel Ortiz.
Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Box Office: 617- 591-1616
Boston Landmarks Orchestra:
www.landmarksorchestra.orgSUNDAY, JULY 24, 2005 12:30 PM We continue our series
A Conversation With...", where we talk in-depth to some of the country's leading scholars, politicians, artists, celebrities, authors, and scientists who have a link to New England. This week, we talk to law professors
Patricia Williams of Columbia University Law School and
Charles Ogletree of Harvard Law School. They'll talk about their new books, and the latest legal issues we need to know about that are related to civil rights, politics, and education.
SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2005 12:30 PM Today we focus our half hour on the people behind some of those indelible images you see in newspapers and magazines. Whether you're looking at a searing photograph of victims in Iraq, or a portrait of a swan-necked model in a fashion magazine, you may ask yourself: How did they do that? How did those photographers take those shots? Today we'll meet four talented artist and photojournalists who will tell us how.
Essdras Suarez is a photographer with The Boston Globe who has spent time in Iraq covering the war. Nationally-renowned art and fashion photographer
John Goodman has shot campaign ads for designers Issey Miyake and Gucci, among others.
Lou Jones has photographed six Olympics games, guerrilla leaders in Central America, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. And
Tanit Sakakini specializes in photographing local and national artists like David Spade, Jimmy Smits, and Matt Dillon.
www.goodmanphoto.com
www.fotojones.com
www.tanitsakakini.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2005 12:30 PM We've had a roller coast ride of temperatures so far this summer. And when temperatures rise, so do the risks of
heat-related emergencies. There are efforts underway to keep area residents cool, safe, and informed during the sizzling summer months. And, you've certainly seen the headlines about
red tide: toxic algae that is closing down shellfish beds along the east coast in record time. But business is as usual for Boston's seafood restaurants. We'll tell you why. And, summer is also the season when people outdoors need to be especially mindful of a tick-borne illness called Lyme disease.
Beat the Heat Elderly Commission hotline: 617 635 4366
Lyme Disease Foundation: www.lyme.org
Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:30 PM Almost everyone dreams of becoming an artist. But those dreams are often squashed when we are told that we'd better get used to being hungry if we want to pursue art full-time. Today, we feature several people who dared to pursue their dreams and have opened up the worlds of theatre, writing, dance, and visual arts to Boston youth. We profile Allston's
Publick Theatre, an outdoor Shakespeare theatre that trains young people for a life on the stage. We also stop by
the Dance Collective of Boston and UMASS Boston's
Boston Writing Project, which teach teens how to dance and how to write like the pros. And finally, we meet the community at
Dot Art, a non-profit art organization in Dorchester that lets young people use their art to beautify the neighborhood.
Publick Theatre:
www.publicktheatre.comDance Collective of Boston:
www.dancecollective.orgBoston Writing Project at UMASS Boston:
www.bwp.umb.eduDorchester (Dot) Art:
www.dotart.orgSUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 12:30 PM We step back in time to Beacon Hill in the early nineteenth century. At one point in Boston's history, there was a free black community that lived on the Hill and some very important historic figures played a vital role in the Underground Railroad and the eventual emancipation of slaves nationwide.
Also -- Dorchester, the oldest neighborhood in Boston, has become the new hot spot for homebuyers. And finally, the Gaiety Theatre was a historic Boston landmark on Washington Street in Chinatown. Now, it's a heap of rubble that will soon be replaced by high rise, luxury condos. Find out why this happened.
Black Heritage Trail: (617) 742-5415. Museum of Afro American History: (617) 725-0022
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2005 12:30 PM Since its appearance in 1998,
Secret Asian Man has gone from a monthly two-page comic in a local arts magazine to a weekly comic strip with a total circulation of over a quarter of a million, making it the country's first, widely-printed comic strip featuring an Asian-American leading character. We'll meet the strip's creator. Plus, author and Fortune 500 consultant Jane Hyun has written a book called
Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling, about the reasons why talented Asian Americans have a tough time rising to management in the corporate world. Then, two young journalists from Africa talk to us about how Africa and the U.S. differ in terms of their reliance on the media.
Cambridge Center for Adult Education:
www.ccae.orgSUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2005 12:30 p.m. A married couple from Cuba, dancing as principals with
The Boston Ballet talk to us about working in the United States and their lead roles in this season's "Sleeping Beauty".
Deborah Santana, wife of music legend Carlos Santana, talks about her new memoir, "Space Between the Stars". And
Sarah Vowell, NPR commentator and voice of Violet in Pixar's "The Incredibles", talks about her new, humorous travelogue, "Assassination Vacation".
The Boston Ballet:
www.bostonballet.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2005 12:30 PM Today we bring you selections from a special documentary called
"The African American Experience", narrated by ABC's Robin Roberts. The program pays tribute to the men and women who dedicated their lives to equality for all Americans: Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mary Mc Cloud Bethune, Booker T. Washington, and others. We'll showcase officially designated historic sites that tell us about the lives of these remarkable leaders.
The African American Experience/National Park Foundation:
www.aaexperience.orgNational Parks:
www.nationalparks.orgSUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2005 12:30 PM There's a new movie out in theaters that may be unlike any film you have seen lately. It's a western-made Bollywood musical called
Bride and Prejudice. Its star is India's most popular actress,
Aishwarya Rai, who is ready to go state-side. We'll talk to her. And, from now until May, a special retrospective of nearly 50 years of Korean filmmaking is showing at the Harvard Film Archive. It's called "Visions from the South." Plus... now that films like Farenheit 9-11 and Super Size Me have become popular, is there more hope for the documentary? Meet the maker of "Building the Alaska Highway". Finally, over the next few months here in Boston, there will be a chance for you to see some of the best in stage work from actors and playwrights from the African American community. We'll tell you what you should check out.
"
Visions from the South" Korean film series/Harvard Film Archive
Color of Film Collaborative Zeitgeist Theater Company
"Blue/Orange"
Through March 5, 2005
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
New Repertory Theater
Newton Mass.
"Topdog/Underdog by Kent Gash
February 23 - March 27, 2005
Shubert Theater
Wang Center for Perfoming Arts Educational Series
Staged Reading of "A Soldier's Play" by Charles Fuller
March 7, 7pm 2005
www.wangscenter.org
Boston, MA
A.R.T.
"Dido, Queen of Carthage" by Christopher Marlowe
Saundra McClain as Venus and Gregory Simmons as Iarbas, King of Gaetulia
March 5 - 26, 2005
Cambridge,MA
The Theatre Cooperative Presents
"Dead White Males" by William Missouri Downs
Directed by Thomas Martin
March 18-April 9, 2005
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sundays 3/20 and 4/3 at 3:00
Somerville, MA
Company One
"Den of Theives" by Stephen Adly Gurgis
March 31-April 23, 2005
Boston Center for
the Arts
Boston, MA
Wheelock Family Theatre
"The Beanstalk, the Giant and Jack" April 8-May 8, 2005
www.wheelock.edu/wft
Boston, MA
Merrimac Repertory Theater
Constant Star
Original Play by Tazewell Thompson about Ida B. Wells
Fearless AA journalist who fought lynching
March 24 - April 24, 2005
Lowell, MA
Fiddlehead Theatre Company
Aida
October 7-30, 2005
Auditions May 7th 3-5pm
www.fiddleheaddrama@aol.com
Norwood, MA
Up You Mighty Race Company
2005-2006 Season
"409 Edgecombe Avenue: The House on Sugar Hill" by Katherine Butler Jones
Sept. 14- October 9th, 2005
"Patience of Nantucket" by Robert Johnson
March 16 - April 9 2006
Information provided by Kay Bourne, Arts Editor Boston Banner
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2005 12:30 PM Studies have shown that over 75 percent of American adolescents experience some form of
low self-esteem. It's a problem that can evolve into more serious issues like depression, suicide, criminal behavior, and drug abuse. What can you do, as a parent or educator, to help young people fight potentially dangerous emotions? Plus, a decade after he left the Boston Celtics,
Cedric Maxwell is still at the top of his game. He retired his number, #31, last season, but continues to be a team player. We'll tell you how. And finally, does our government eavesdrop? Who's listening, and how? Is eavesdropping an effective way of preventing future terrorist attacks? These are some of the questions raised and answered in Patrick Radden Keefe's new book,
Chatter: Dispatches from the Secret World of Global Eavesdropping.
Boston Celtics:
www.nba.com/celticsSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2005 12:30 PM We remember a central figure in the fight for civil rights:
Ossie Davis, actor, playwright, motivator of social justice, and husband of actress Ruby Dee, who passed away on February 4 in Miami, Florida. We'll also talk with a renowned local doctor about
heart disease in women of color, and we'll discuss why Cape Verdean music is on the rise in popularity. Starting next week, some of the best Cape Verdean musicians around will be performing at the Scullers Jazz Club in Cambridge.
National Woman's Heart Day Health Fair at Boston's Prudential Center on Friday, February 18:
womansheartday.org/Scullers Jazz Club:
www.scullersjazz.com/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005 12:30 PM She was a seminal figure in the American civil rights movement and one of the greatest opera singers of our time.
Marian Anderson was born in 1897 and became the first African-American singer to perform at the White House. But her life and career were not easy; rather, they were filled with struggle against prejudice before she finally was allowed the stardom she deserved. We air an encore presentation of a show we did on Ms. Anderson and her biographer, Allan Keiler.
Marian Anderson Web site:
www.mariananderson.org/SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2005 12:30 PM Stories of the
tsunami's horrific aftermath in South Asia have haunted us for days. Billions of dollars of aid is pouring in from all over the world, but where is it going, exactly? When will victims in South Asia actually receive the vast amounts of government pledges to the area? And what's being done to protect the children suffering from the disaster? We'll talk about all of those issues and more in this special edition of CityLine.
Asha for Education:
www.ashanet.org/ American India Foundation:
www.aifoundation.org/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2004 12:30 PM An encore broadcast of a story about
violin maker Ivo Pires, who has been handcrafting string instruments since his childhood in Cape Verde. Also, a crash course in
wine and champagne 101: the basics to know about wine and bubbly just in time for New Year's. And,
holiday decorating with ethnic flair.
Divas Uncorked:
www.divasuncorked.com/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2004 12:30 PM An
Episcopal priest talks about her long journey toward achieving spiritual and self-awareness after years struggling with an eating disorder. And, a young debut author with local ties gets a National Book Award nomination for her unconventional novel,
Madeleine is Sleeping. Plus, stopping gang members in Lowell from returning to a life on the streets, with the help of the
Robert F. Kennedy Children Action Corps.
Reverend Margaret Bullitt-Jonas:
www.holyhunger.com/Robert F. Kennedy Children Action Corps:
www.rfkchildren.org/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2004 12:30 PM Today, what several Boston organizations are doing to show that the city's best resources are often people -- people who have missed out on opportunities the rest of us take for granted.
For instance, what do baking and dance, among other things, have in common? How about the ability to bring out people's creativity and set them on a new life path.
If you've ever lost your way but got back on track with the help of someone close to you, you'll understand the value of organizations like the Haley House Bakery, Phunk Phenomenon Dance Company, Year-Up and Viet-Aid. The staff of Year-Up changes people lives, one at a time, by acting as career coaches and champions. And VietAid helps immigrants find home sweet home in Boston.
Haley House Bakery: haleyhouse.org
Phunk Phenomenon: www. phunkphenomenon.com
Year Up: www.yearup.org
VietAid: www.vietaid.org
Center for Reflective Community Practice at MIT: crcp.mit.edu
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2004 12:30 PM Climbing the corporate ladder on their own terms: Women speak out about
getting an MBA degree, and making the rewarding but difficult leap from employee to employer. We meet two successful minority businesswomen in Roxbury and Worcester, and we talk to MBA students at the MIT-Sloan School of Business about how a graduate degree has helped advance their careers. Plus, a practical guide to starting your own business!
Center for Women & Enterprise
www.cweboston.org/ Small Business Administration of MA:
www.sba.gov/ma/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 12:30 PM Remembering
World AIDS Day by crossing continents to receive and deliver a message. Two Boston University professors join forces to make a documentary about Africa's AIDS pandemic and how it particularly affects teenage girls in South Africa. Also, a public health official from B.U. talks about the social and economic implications of a global tragedy that shows little signs of abating.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2004 12:30 PM Lending a helping hand during the holidays and beyond. Find out about
WCVB's Extreme Makeover: Boston project that will completely convert a building into a new home for children served by
The Home for Little Wanderers. What do
homeless shelters in the Boston area need the most during the holidays? And finally, what's the difference between donating a check and actually getting out in the field for hands-on volunteer work?
St. Francis House: 617-542-4211
Pine Street Inn: 617-482-4944
"Celebrating Hidden Gems"/United Homes for Children 617-825-3300 extension 114
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2004 12:30 PM A much-anticipated film festival is ready to begin at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The
Boston Festival of Films and Music from Iran, showcasing highly-acclaimed documentaries and features, including the first foreign film made in Kabul, Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. Also, the new president of the
United Way of Massachusetts Bay talks about his vision for the organization's future. And, we talk about the
Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse, a way to help veterans in need. All that and more, today at 12:30.
Museum of Fine Arts (Iranian Film Festival):
www.mfa.org/United Way of Massachusetts Bay:
www.uwmb.org/Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse:
www.vbcboston.org/SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2004 12:30 PM A health check-list for viewers. We focus on a handful of diseases that very often affect people of color:
cervical cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and glaucoma. Find out about symptoms and possible treatments, today at 12:30.
The Latino Diabetes Initiative at the Joslin Diabetes Center:
www.joslin.org/The New England Eye Institute:
www.ne-eyeinstitute.org/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2004 12:30 PM Boston filmmakers turn their attention to getting out the vote! Two documentaries,
"Dying to Vote" and
"If I Had a Minute with the President"focus on voter education and registration as well as giving a voice to youth in the political process. Check them out before Election Day, today at 12:30.
Coolidge Corner Theatre:
www.coolidge.org/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2004 12:30 PM You know her as Mrs. Claire Huxtable from "The Cosby Show". But now America's favorite TV mom is a Tony Award-winning actress who is in town, performing at Boston's Huntington Theatre. A conversation with actress
Phylicia Rashad, today at 12:30.
The Huntington Theatre Company:
www.huntingtontheatre.org/SUNDAY, SEPT. 19, 2004 12:30 p.m. Offshore outsourcing. We've all heard about it from the news, but what exactly does it mean, and how is it affecting our economy? Often seen as a mixed blessing, offshore outsourcing has undebatably become one of the hottest topics in today's political arena, and it's burning up as we near the presidential election. We'll talk with supporters and opponents of outsourcing, and we'll also talk about how the issue may affect
immigrants from countries like
India. Join us!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 12, 2004 12:30 p.m. A conversation with a new leader in the academic world,
Dr. Ronald Crutcher, the first African-American president of Wheaton College. Dr. Crutcher is also a professional cellist and professor of music who has played Carnegie Hall. We'll also talk to Alexandra Rogers of the
Massachusetts Cultural Council. The MCC, recovering from recent budget cuts, is working hard to bring arts education to young people who need it, during and after school.
Massachusetts Cultural Council:
www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2004 12:30 p.m. If you want a close-up look at how a vineyard works, you don't have to venture far. Not all vineyards are out west... in fact, there are quite a few on the east coast, including four in Rhode Island. We stopped by Sakonnet Vineyards in Little Compton. Plus... the summer's hottest reads: Don Lee's
Country of Origin and Larry Tye's
Rising from the Rails: Pullman Porters and the Making of the Black Middle Class.
Sakonnet Vineyards:
www.sakonnetwine.comDon Lee:
www.don-lee.comSUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2004 12:30 PMToday -- what several Boston organizations are doing to show that the city's best resources are often people -- people who have missed out on opportunities the rest of us take for granted.
For instance, what do baking and dance, among other things, have in common? How about the ability to bring out people's creativity and set them on a new life path.
If you've ever lost your way but got back on track with the help of someone close to you, you'll understand the value of organizations like the
Haley House Bakery, Phunk Phenomenon Dance Company, Year-Up and Viet-Aid. The staff of Year-Up changes people lives, one at a time, by acting as career coaches and champions. And VietAid helps immigrants find home sweet home in Boston.
Haley House Bakery:
haleyhouse.orgPhunk Phenomenon:
www. phunkphenomenon.comYear Up:
www.yearup.orgVietAid:
www.vietaid.orgCenter for Reflective Community Practice at MIT:
crcp.mit.eduSUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2004 12:30 PMToday, CityLine takes an in-depth look at how some of Massachusetts's 19-hundred public schools tackle the MCAS and school choice.
We look at the high-stakes, rigorous
MCAS exams and hear from students and administrators who feel the test should not be the sole determining factor for graduation. We also look at the pros and cons of
charter schools.
And, we have an in-studio debate about the Bush Administration's
No Child Left Behind Act. Join us!
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 12:30 PMYou may have not yet heard of him, but if
Lawrence Chau has his way, he might soon be a household name in the U.S., the way he is in Hong Kong and Singapore. We interview this star of Asia's small screen to find out why he wants to come stateside. Plus, the American Repertory Theatre's daring new production of
"Oedipus". Actors
Novella Nelson and
Michael Potts talk about how this 2,500-year-old play is still resonant today. And, celebrating 30 years of dance at the
Topf Center for Dance Education in the South End.
"Oedipus" at the American Repertory Theatre:
www.amrep.org "An Evening of Dancers in Black & White" featuring the Dance Theatre of Harlem A Benefit for the Topf Center for Dance Education, Friday, June 18 (617) 482-0351
There's a rally on Wednesday, June 9 in Harvard Square, Cambridge to raise awareness about the human right crisis in the Sudan. Call the Bethel Church and "My Sister's Keeper" at (617) 482-9700
SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2004 12:30 PMJoin us for CityLine's
annual summer reading special! We highlight our three favorite beach books -- all literary fiction -- and invite the authors to stop by our studio for a chat. Hear from award-winning author of _Native Son_,
Chang-rae Lee, who talks about his newest novel about a man's life crisis, called
Aloft. We'll also talk with
Edwidge Danticat, who uses Haiti as a backdrop for
The Dew Breaker. And Boston's own Renaissance woman -- doctor, dancer, and choreographer
Vyvyane Loh makes her fictional debut with
Breaking the Tongue. Join us!
Website for Vyvyane Loh:
www.vyvyaneloh.comSUNDAY MAY 16, 2004 12:30 PMYou may remember her as the lovely and lively host of WCVB's "Good Day!" program during the 1970s and early 1980s. Now,
Janet Langhart Cohen is on the national stage. She has written a new book called "From Rage to Reason: My Life in Two Americas" and it details her rise from a poor girl growing up in the Indianapolis projects to her current life as a media executive and wife of former U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen. Join us!
SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2004 12:30 PM Join us for a fascinating -- and frank -- talk with broadcast network veteran
Carole Simpson. Simpson was anchor of ABC World News Tonight Sunday, a position she held from 1988 until just last year. Now, she is senior correspondent for ABC News as well as the head of a new ABC News initiative in the nation's public schools. She travels to public high schools all over the country, talking to students about the value of reading and watching the news, the role of a free press, and the importance of being informed Americans. Hear more during "A Conversation With Carole Simpson" this Sunday.
SUNDAY MAY 2, 2004 12:30 PMThe
Whittier Street Health Center has been providing quality, affordable health care to Boston's inner city residents for over 70 years. Find out how they do it, even with sometimes limited resources. Plus, the Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury is offering a full day of
health and wellness workshops -- all for free, on May 7. And,
Dr. Elizabeth Onyemelukwe Garner of Brigham and Women's Hospital offers advice on how communities of color can try to prevent cancer.
Contact information:"Body and Soul" Women's Health Forum/Dimock Cmty. Health Center on May 7 617-442-8800 x1150
RoxComp Community Health Center 617-442-7400 x417
SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2004 12:30 PMSomething old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. This wedding tradition may sound familiar but what about customs from
African weddings, like jumping a broom? As couples today take that important step toward matrimony, some are looking for unique ways to show who they are through their wedding celebrations. Join us as we meet couples who decided to use
ethnic wedding customs and traditions to inspire their ceremonies, this Sunday on CityLine.
Contact information:James Bruce, wedding planner 617.445.1747
Giselle's Flowers and Gifts 617.989.1263
The Hara Garacci Group 857.891.3222
Dance In Boston 617.285.1225
"The Unchartered Ground" panel discussion about the 50th anniversary of Brown vs Board of Education April 19 at 6:30 PM Griswold 100, Griswold Hall, Harvard University Law School
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