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May 2009 Grace
L. Jones Grace L. Jones is a proud octogenarian who presides over the board of directors of the AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee) in New York City. Established in 1973 by the late Vivian Robertson, AUDELCO's mission is to stimulate interest in and support of performing arts in the black community. The organization coordinates an average of one to two theatre events monthly and stages the prestigious AUDELCO Recognition Awards called the "VIV" after founder Vivian Robertson. Grace L.
Jones sits down with guest host Deardra Shuler to talk about her life
in America, where as a little girl she was a member of Adam Clayton Powell
Jr's congregation, as a youth she witnessed the presidential election
of Theodore Roosevelt and as a young woman she helped to build the AUDELCO
organisation and awards presentation. Now in her senior years, Grace vigorously
advocates on behalf of the elderly population in her community, to receive
proper housing and other vital services. Cathy
Lanyard Cathy's first foray into philanthropy begun when she rallied members of her community to build a playground for the local public school. Later on she became a Washington lobbyist and eventually she left that position to become a fundraiser for an organization whose goal is to encourage pluralism in Israel. Today, Cathy is the Executive Director of The American Friends of ALYN Hospital In Tel Aviv, Israel. This round-the-clock rehabilitation facility, serves children of ALL ethnic and religious backgrounds using innovative techniques, designed to improve the quality of their lives, regardless of the severity of their injuries and illnesses. In this position,
Cathy is able to promote her two most beloved causes - children and Israel.
JR
LaFontaine JR LaFontaine does not discount the possibility that her homosexuality might be hereditary - after all she bears a strong resemblance to her homosexual mother in features, mannerisms and lifestyle. In this hour, part-time New York City radio personality JR LaFontaine sits down with Angela McKenzie to share her life journey as part of the homosexual population. From self awareness to coming out to family and friends, to the joys and sorrows she experiences on a day-to-day basis being gay in a predominantly straight world. This edition
of "Initiative Radio" seeks to inspire persons young and old
who are still concealing their homosexual identity to embrace the freedom
that comes with self-acceptance and living openly, as well as to encourage
heterosexual people to fearlessly embrace family members, friends and
neighbors who are homosexual. Laura
Macho & William Harley When Frank E. Campbell founded the Frank E. Campbell Burial and Cremation Company in 1898, he changed the way people thought about funeral service. At the time, most funerals were conducted in private homes, but New York was becoming a city of apartment dwellers and they no longer had room to host such large events. He created an atmosphere of peace and beauty with soft lighting, quality furniture, tapestries, potted palms and art objects. In Frank E. Campbell’s words; “To create a service so sublimely beautiful, in an atmosphere of such complete harmony as to alleviate the sorrow of parting, is to render a service to mankind.” Today Frank E. Campbell is one of the most respected and recognized funeral homes because of its' stellar reputation in dignity care for both the deceased and their families and for being of service to many celebrity clients that include screen icons and heads-of-state. Joining
Angela are Laura Macho and William Harley who are both funeral directors
at Frank E. Campbell. Laura also serves as the home's public relations
officer and she speaks about the 24 hour Compassion Help Line that is
made available to families up to a year after their loved ones have passed.
She also discusses some of Frank E. Campbell's corporate citizenship activities.
William who is also a teacher of mortuary sciences gives listeners a detailed
and comprehensive explanation of embalming and encourages listeners to
value their own lives by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and living well
with others. Nickolas
Ashford and Valerie Simpson On the heels
of their PBS special broadcast guest host Deardra Shuler talks to this
legendary songwriting couple about their string of Motown hits and the
politics of the day.
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