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host picture Podcast Link: feed feed The show examines issues that affect nationals both at home and across the Diaspora. Get up-to-date news from the region, nationally and internationally, interviews, thought-provoking discussions, musical interludes, Caribbean theater of the mind.
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Attorney Alex Morley of the Bahamas will weigh in on the anniversary of the murder of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
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2015-08-08 We'll be discussing the murder of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Dr. Cheddie Joey Jagan will be our special guest.
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2015-07-25 Dr. Cheddi Joey Jagan is the son of Guyana's former Presidents Dr. Cheddi and Janet Jagan. We'll be discussing the aftermath of the David Granger led coalition that was victorious in the May 11th, 2015 elections in Guyana. Also joining us on the Forum will be Grenada-born Journalist and Broadcaster Marcia Braveboy who currently resides in Trinidad. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Guyana's Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine joins us.
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2015-07-18 Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, Author and Professor will also be chatting with us.
Guyana's Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine is our special guest.
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2015-07-11 Also joining us on the Forum will be author, Rosalind Kilkenny McClymont to discuss her latest book, 'The Guyana Contract.' The Centre for Social Justice and Development is gearing up for a Unity Forum Conference in New York City. To talk about the event will be Keynote Speaker, Rohit Kanhai and Association member Derrick Arjune. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Author and Historian Eusi Kwayana and Educator David Hinds join us to remember Walter Rodney.
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2015-06-20 We will be remembering Walter Rodney who was assassinated in Georgetown, Guyana on June 13, 1980. Wayne Forde, Vibert Cambridge and Colin Moore will be with us for the second installment of the 'Moving Guyana Forward-Diaspora Engagement' as the newly elected Government reaches out to the Guyanese community in the Diaspora. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Author and Historian, Eusi Kwayana joins us in remembering Walter Rodney who was assassinated on June 13, 1980.
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2015-06-13 We will be remembering Walter Rodney who was assassinated in Georgetown, Guyana on June 13, 1980. Wayne Forde, Vibert Cambridge and Colin Moore will be with us for the second installment of the 'Moving Guyana Forward-Diaspora Engagement' as the newly elected Government reaches out to the Guyanese community in the Diaspora. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The current President General of the UNIA & ACL, Senghor Baye-El will be our special guest.
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2015-06-06 The current president General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, Senghor Baye-El will join us on the Forum. We will be remembering Marcus Mosiah Garvey who succumbed to illness on June 10, 1940 in London, England Wayne Forde will join me to discuss the involvement of the Guyanese Diaspora following the recent change in the South American Government which is now led by the Opposition Coalition 'A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC).' Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The Prime Minister of Guyana, the Honourable Moses Nagamootoo and the Minister of Tourism, Cathy Hughes will be our guests.
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2015-05-30 Dr. Donald Simeon, the Director of Caribbean Health Research Council will also be joining us on the Forum. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
A re-broadcast of March 7th program with Journalist Clem Richardson.
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2015-05-23 Professor Hubert Devonilsh will also be joining us on the Forum. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of March 14, 2015 with Mark Benschop and Attorney Nigel Hughes.
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2015-04-04 Also joining us on the Forum will be Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, the ninth President of the Fort Valley State University. Anti-Guyana Government Protester Courtney Crum-Ewing was assassinated as Guyana prepares for its General and Local elections on May 11th. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
A Re-broadcast of March 7, 2015 with Award winning journalist Clem Richardson.
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2015-03-28 Hubert Devonish, Professor of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy at the University of the West Indies will also be joining us.
Guyana's upcoming elections will be discussed with Mark Benschop of the Independent Party Leadership.
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2015-03-14 Also joining us on the Forum will be Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, the ninth President of the Fort Valley State University. Anti-Guyana Government Protester Courtney Crum-Ewing was assassinated as Guyana prepares for its General and Local elections on May 11th. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Award-winning Journalist, Novelist and Lecturer, Clem Richardson will join us.
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2015-03-07 Hubert Devonish, Professor of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy at the University of the West Indies will also be joining us. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Guyana's Opposition Leader Brigadier David Granger joins us.
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2015-02-21 Guyanese nationals go to the polls on May 11, 2015 for National and Local elections. Leaders of the coalition opposition, Brigadier David Granger and Attorney Moses Nagamootoo will be our guests on the Forum. St. Kitts/Nevis has a new Prime Minister in Dr. Timothy Harris. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Human Rights Attorney Ezili Danto is our special guest as Haiti continues its politcal turmoil.
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2015-02-14 The Premier of Nevis, Vance Amory joins us as the Caribbean island prepares for its National Elections. The late Historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke lectures on "The African in the making of America." Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Human Rights Attorney Ezili Danto is our guest.
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2015-02-14 Dr. John Henrik Clarke lectures on "The African in the making of America."
An encore interview with the late Garvey Scholar, Dr. Tony Martin.
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2015-02-07 Tony Martin (February 21, 1942 - January 17, 2013)[1] was a Trinidad-born professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College. He retired in June 2007 as professor emeritus after 34 years teaching at the Africana Studies Department, where he was a founding member. He was a lecturer and author of scholarly articles about Black History, primarily the Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey, and his written works and statements regarding Jewish involvement in the American slave trade, which echo allegations made by the Nation of Islam, have been a source of ongoing controversy. Remembering Rosa Parks who was born on February4, 1913 with a documentary 'Rosa Parks - Quiet Revolutionary.' Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of November 8, 2014 program; Dr. Isaac Newton talks about "Re-Branding the Caribbean."
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2015-01-24 Dr. Isaac Newton is an International Leadership and Change Management Consultant who has worked extensively in West Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. Also joining us for encore interviews are the Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. James Hospedales discuss the Chikungunya virus which is plaguing the Caribbean, as well as the Mayor of Georgetown, Guyana, Hamilton Green talking about some of the deplorable conditions in the Capital City. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Author and Professor Emeritus in Political Thought at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Rupert Lewis joins us.
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2014-12-20 Human Rights Attorney and Founder of the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network, Ezili Danto rejoins us in the aftermath of the resignation of the Prime Minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Human Rights attorney Ezili Danto of the Haitian Lawyers Network joins us.
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2014-12-13 Attorneys Khemraj Ramjattan and Nigel Hughes of the Alliance For Change party in Guyana will be discussing the continuation of the suspension of the country's Parliament by its President Donald Romatar. Filmmaker Jean-Rene Rinvil talks about his documentary film 'Culture Clash,' and we will get an on the ground report from Nixon Rinvil in Haiti as the country approaches its 5th Anniversary of that devastating earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of nationals. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Special Guest - Brigadier David Granger the leader of Guyana's Opposition Party - Re-broadcast
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2014-11-29 Dr. John Henrik Clarke lectures on 'The Legacy of Marcus Garvey.' Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Guyana Opposition Leader David Granger discusses the recent suspension of the country's Parliament.
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2014-11-22 The late Historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke delivers a lecture on the Legacy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Dr. Isaac Newton chats with us about 'Re-Branding the Caribbean.'
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2014-11-08 Dr. Isaac Newton is an International Leadership and Change Management Consultant who has worked extensively in West Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. Also joining us for encore interviews are the Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. James Hospedales discuss the Chikungunya virus which is plaguing the Caribbean, as well as the Mayor of Georgetown, Guyana, Hamilton Green talking about some of the deplorable conditions in the Capital City. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast from October 25, 2014
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2014-11-01 Guests include Ezili Danto, Karen Mafundikwa and representatives from the Centre for Social Justice and Development. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Filmmaker Karen Marks Mafundikwa talks about her documentary film "The Price of Memory"; Ezili Danto of the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network joins us.
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2014-10-25 Filmmaker Karen Mafundikwa talks about her documentary, 'The Price of Memory' which explores the enduring legacy of slavery in Jamaica and the decades-long movement for reparations. Ezili Dantor of the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network joins us to discuss the current status of Haiti. Representatives from the Centre For Social Justice will be with us as they will be presenting a Women's Forum under the theme 'Combating the scourge of domestic violence in Guyana.' Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
A re-broadcast of April 5, 2014
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2014-09-28 Dr. Basil Springer of the Caribbean Media Exchange will be our guest. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The Chikungunya mosquito-borne virus is spreading throughout the Caribbean.
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2014-09-13 Dr. Denise Carter-Taylor of the World Health Organisation in Barbados will join us to discuss the spreading of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus which is rapidly spreading throughout the Caribbean. Immigration activists, Felicia Persaud - CEO of Hard Beat Communications and Irwine Clare - CEO of Caribbean Immigrants Services will discuss the aftermath of President Barack Obama recanting on addressing the proposed Immigration Reform. Guyana-born Publisher of makin' style Magazine Sonia Noel talks about her latest projects. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Comrades Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel join us Live from Ferguson, Missouri.
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2014-08-30 Exclusive interview of the late Journalist Gil Noble with Reggae sensation Bob Marley. Also, a re-broadcast of the documentary "Break the Silence, Stop the Violence" which is narrated by Margaret Lawrence. We continue to celebrate the 127th Birthday of Marcus Mosiah Garvey (august 17th) and the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA&ACL). Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela joins us from Ferguson, Missouri where 18 year-old Michael Brown was murdered by police.
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2014-08-23 Former President of Haiti, Jean Bertrand Aristide has been summoned to court on corruption charges. Journalist Jean Charles will join us from Haiti to report on this and other developments in Haiti. Tension continues in Ferguson, Missouri after the police murder of 18 year-old Michael Brown, and we get a Live report from the area. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Part 1 of a speech made by revolutionary Maurice Bishop in New York City in 1983.
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2014-08-09 Maurice Rupert Bishop was a Grenadian politician and revolutionary who seized power in a coup in 1979 from Eric Gairy and served as Prime Minister of the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada until 1983, when he was overthrown in another coup by Bernard Coard, a member of his own government, and executed. Dr. Philip Mozart Thomas. Chairman of the Guyana National Council of Public Policy will be joining us. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The President of the Fort Valley State University, Dr. Ivelaw Griffith joins us,
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2014-08-02 Emancipation Day, August 1st is observed in the Caribbean. My guests on the Forum include Nazim Burke, leader of the opposition Party in Grenada. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of program aired on April 26, 2014
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2014-07-12 Guests include Chairman Omali Yeshitela. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
President General of the UNIA & ACL, Senghor Baye and member Sister Miriamne Samad will join us.
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2014-06-28 Remembering Juneteenth! Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Commemorating the 34th Anniversary of the assassination of Walter Rodney - June 13, 1980
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2014-06-21 Rupert Lewis and David Hinds discuss the life and assassination of Walter Rodney. Dr. Philip Mozart Thomas prepares for the Guyana National Civic Society Summit 2014. Actress Ingrid Griffith talks about her one-woman show, Demerara Gold. Author Bruddy Robertson discusses his book, The 411 - On Bullying, Gangs, Drugs and Jail. Comrade Alex Morley talks with Dub Poet, Mutabaruka. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Attorney Nigel Hughes and Dr. Isaac Newton are my special guests.
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2014-06-14 In this re-broadcast, Attorney Nigel Hughes updates the Police brutality case in Guyana of victim Colwyn Harding; Dr. Isaac Newton talks about Leadership Management; and Dr. Marshalee George discusses the severity of breast cancer among Caribbean women. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Bermuda Journalist, Ayo Johnson reports on the resignation of Premier Craig Cannonier.
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2014-05-31 Brenda Hood, Grenada's Parliamentary Secretary - Ministry of Tourism Civil Aviation and Culture will join us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The Mighty Sparrow and Dr. Melody Carter will be joining us.
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2014-05-17 Dr. Melody Carter, Vice President for External Affairs at the Fort Valley State University in Georgia will discuss the Global Agenda Recruitment program at the University. The Mighty Sparrow is well on the road to a full recovery after being in a coma several months ago. Dr. David Hinds, Associate Professor of Caribbean and African Diaspora studies at the Arizona State University will discuss reparations with myself and Comrade Alex Morley. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The assasination of Attorney Dana Seetahal in Trinidad will be discussed.
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2014-05-10 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Attorney Nigel Hughes returns with an update on the Guyana police brutality investigation of victim, Colwyn Harding.
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2014-05-03 Dr. Isaac Newton, International Leadership and Change Management Expert, will be on the Forum with an encore interview. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
A Re-broadcast of program aired on April 19, 2014
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2014-04-26 Chairman Omali Yeshitela Dr. Cherry-Ann Joseph-Hislop Felecia Persaud analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Our guests will be Chairman Omali Yeshitela, and Dr. Cherry-Ann Joseph-Hislop as she talks about her approach to teaching literacy.
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2014-04-19 The Mighty Sparrow will update us on his health after being in a coma for a few weeks in New York City. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News.Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela joins us for an encore interview, as we learn of what really motivates him.
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2014-04-12 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Dr. Basil Springer, the Director of the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) on Sustainable Tourism will join us.
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2014-04-05 Also joining us on the Forum will be Dr. Oswald Thomas who has worked internationally with children and adolescents as a psychotherapist and has been a consultant in higher education, media, and business to improve personal and professional functioning. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Dr. Marshalee George addresses the plight of breast cancer of African women, especially in the Caribbean.
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2014-03-22 We remember Dr. Walter Rodney, a prominent Guyanese historian, political activist and preeminent scholar. Alex and Charo Walter of the Freedom Horizons Travel Agency will join us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela and APSC Chairperson, Penny Hess will join us.
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2014-03-15 Film and Television Actress, CCH Pounder will be our special guest, as we continue to observe International Women's History Month. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, the ninth President of Fort Valley State University, Georgia joins us.
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2014-03-08 We will be observing International Women's Day with Dr. Glenda Simms, consultant and gender specialist. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The beginning of Women's History Month, we will profile Dame Mary Eugenia Charles, the first female Prime Minister of Dominica and the Caribbean.
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2014-03-01 Commemorative Stamps have been issued to Shirley Chisholm, the first African woman elected to the U.S Congress, as well as to two aviation pioneers from Guyana, Beverley Drake and Cheryl Moore. The latter two will join us on the Forum. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of February 8, 2014
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2014-02-22 Dr. Isaac Newton and Sister Mariamne Samad. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Dr. Isaac Newton, International Leadership and Change Management Expert will be our special guest.
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2014-02-08 91 year-old Sister Mariamne Samad, member of the Universal Negro Improvement Association & African Communities League (UNIA & ACL) will be joining us, as we continue to celebrate African History Month, which is every day. In our 'Caribbean Theatre of the Mind' segment, recording artist Edson Sean, and friends will join us with song and poetry. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The Mighty Sparrow continues on his road to full recovery after being in a coma.
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2014-01-25 Dr. Maya Trotz discusses the potential health hazard in Georgetown, Guyana as Real Guyana Producers release a disturbing video, 'Sewage and the City'. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who would have been 85 years old on January 15th.
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2014-01-18 Trinidad-born Dr. Wayne Frederick is the Interim President of Howard University. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We will pay tribute to veteran Caribbean Broadcaster, Terry Holder, who made his transition on January 8th.
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2014-01-11 Joining us to pay tribute to the late Caribbean Broadcaster, Terry Holder, will be his daughter Dawn Holder and two of his colleagues, Vic Insanally and Enrico Woolford. Grammy-award winning International Jazz pianist Monty Alexander will also be a guest on the broadcast. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Released Human Rights Attorney Lynne Stewart will be my special guest.
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2014-01-04 Journalist and Playwright Francis Quamina Farrier, coordinator of "See More Poetry," a Celebration commemorating the 100th Birthday Anniversary of Poet A.J. Seymour, will join us. Also with us will be Mr. Seymour's daughter and niece, Joan Seymour and Jacqueline DeWeever, respectively. Octogenarians Dr. Wilfred Chan, Natural Products Chemistry Pioneer; Dr. Rupert Archibald Lee, Chemistry Professor; and 'Big' John Phillips, Champion Athlete will be our guests. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Ralph Poynter, spouse of imprisoned Attorney Lynne Stewart, will be my special guest this week.
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2013-12-28 Journalists Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications and Bevan Springer, Chairman of the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMex) will reflect on the news which affected the Caribbean during 2013. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Derek Walcott, winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature joins us.
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2013-12-21 We will take you back 'home' with the sounds and smells during this festive season in the Caribbean with "Pan For Christmas." Olivier Stephenson, poet, playwright, screenwriter and journalist talks about his latest book 'Visions and Voices: Conversations with Fourteen Caribbean Playwrights.' Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Comrade Dedan Sankara will summarise the just conlcuded Sixth Congress of the APSP.
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2013-12-14 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Caribbean Forum will be preempted because of the Live broadcast of the Sixth Congress of APSP. Live program resumes on December 14.
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2013-12-07 Caribbean Forum returns on December 14th. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Motivational speaker Zhivargo Laing will be joining us.
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2013-11-30 Dr. Akilah Ellen-Williams, Founding Editor of the Caribbean Vistas Journal will be our guest. Princess Williams talks about the upcoming One Africa, One Nation Freedom Ball 2013 on December 7th. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Journalist Jean Charles reports from Haiti.
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2013-11-23 Dr. Akilah Allen-Williams, editor of the Caribbean Vistas Journal, chats with us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. We'll share with you things that you may not have known surrounding the mass murder at Jonestown on November 18, 1978 in the hinterland of Guyana. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Remembering Kwame Ture (1941-1998). Chairman Omali Yeshitela re-joins Caribbean Forum
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2013-11-16 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela talks about the upcoming Sixth Congress and its Political Report.
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2013-11-09 Patricia Trim, President of Tots and Teens in Focus joins us, as well as the Director of Outreach and Public Relations at Monroe College in St. Lucia will bring us up-to-date with the status of the island, and the surrounding region. In our Caribbean Theatre of the Mind segment, Garth Fagan Dancers prepare for their annual performances at the Joyce Theatre in New York City. As usual, Felicia Persaud, CEA of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We remember music icon Byron Lee on the 5th Anniversary of his demise.
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2013-11-02 The President of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, Carlyle McKetty will join us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Remembering the late Maurice Braithwaite, Jamaica's National Hero Paul Bogle and the US Invasion of Grenada in 1983.
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2013-10-26 Joining us will be Francis Quamina Farrier and Rose October-Edun of the Guyana Cultural Association, and Storyteller/Dramatist Ken Corsbie in our Caribbean Theatre of the Mind segment. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of October 12th show.
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2013-10-19 Dr. Juliet Emanuel, Steve Brahlek, Henry Muttoo, Naomy Ambroise and Tiffany Schultz are my guests on this re-broadcast. Felicia Persaud, CEO of analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Joining us will be Dr. Juliet Emanuel and Steve Brahlek of the College Education Association.
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2013-10-12 In our Caribbean Theatre of the Mind segment, members of the cast and director of Ti-Jean and His Brothers, Henry Muttoo will be in studio with us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of focus on Domestic Violence on August 24th, 2013.
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2013-09-28 Guests Verianne Barker and Connie Gilbert. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of the Tribute to the ailing Mighty Sparrow on September 14th.
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2013-09-21 Other guests: Dr. Jacqueline Blackett, author of 'Journal of a Slave and his Descendants', Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Henry Muttoo. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
A Tribute to the ailing Slinger Francisco more popularly known as The Mighty Sparrow.
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2013-09-14 Dr. Jacqueline Blackett, author of 'Journal of a Slave and his Descendants,' a novel which covers life in Africa prior to the menace of slavery, colonisation in the Caribbean to life at present. In our 'Caribbean Theatre in the Mind' segment, Actor, Director, Producer Henry Muttoo will join us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Remembering the late James Canings, an extraordinary musician and peace activist.
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2013-09-07 Bass-Baritone Opera Star Aubrey Allicock will join us, as well as Haitian-born filmmaker, Jean-Rene Rinvil talks about his upcoming documentary film, Culture Clash. Saundra Thomas is a candidate for the 40th New York City Council District who will chat with us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Labor Day weekend celebration with the documentary 'Grand Masters of Calypso.'
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2013-08-31 This week our 'Caribbean Theatre of the Mind' segment features artists Paul Keens-Douglas and Rhoma Spencer. Also, The Lion King choreographer, Garth Fagan talks about his career and his 40-year old Dance Company. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Special guests are Publisher Verianne Barker and domestic violence victim Connie Gilbert.
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2013-08-24 Domestic violence will again be discussed this week. We will review the book, Sacred Secrets...Shedding The Shackles of My Shame by publisher/author Verianne Barker and the victim, on whom the book is based, Connie Gilbert. Also, Break the Silence, Stop the Violence Documentary. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We commemorate Marcus Garvey's Birthday with guests Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Dr. Donna MacFarlane, Director/Curator of Liberty Hall in Jamaica and Senghor Jawara Baye, 9th Successor to Marcus Garvey.
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2013-08-17 Celebration of the 126th Anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (U.N.I.A & A.C.L). Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Beverley Drake, Aviation Accident Specialist; and legendary, International Jazz pianist, Monty Alexander will be my special guests
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2013-08-10 August 6th marked the 51st Anniversary of Jamaica's Independence, and the 28th Anniversary of the death of Guyana's former President, Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We will observe Emancipation Day with special guest, Dr. Carlos E. Russell, educator, poet, playwright and founder of Black Solidaity Day.
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2013-08-03 Significance of Emancipation Day in the Caribbean Continuing to shed light on the Trayvon Martin senseless killing. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Joining us will be Dr. Maya Trotz, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at USF and Dr. Albert Cumberbatch, author of 'Boogie Days.'
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2013-07-20 College bounds students discuss their aspirations and the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin murder acquittal. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast of the Prime Minister of Grenada, Maurice Bishop's lecture at New York's Hunter College in 1983.
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2013-07-13 Maurice Rupert Bishop was the Prime Minister of Grenada from March 15, 1979 to October 19, 1983, the day when he was executed at Fort Rupert in Grenada. At the same time, he was also Commander in Chief of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Grenada; Chairman of the Central Committee of the New Jewel Movement; Minister of Information, Defense and Interior of the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We'll chat with Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, the newly appointed President of Fort Valley State University in Georgia.
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2013-06-29 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
A re-broadcast of the interview with Eusi Kwayana and Dr. David Hinds commemorating the 33rd Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Walter Rodney.
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2013-06-22 Valence Williams, Advisor to Aegis Capitol Corp. and Real Estate agent Joe Thomas discuss the effect of global warming on the Caribbean Region during our "Mind Your Business" segment. Dr. Clare Nelson, President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies talks about the importance of celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of the assasination of Dr. Walter Rodney with activist Eusi Kwayana and Professor David Hinds.
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2013-06-15 Dr. Walter Rodney was assassinated in Georgetown, Guyana on June 13, 1980. On this 33rd Anniversary of his death, we salute this prominent Pan-Africanist. Joining us will be Eusi Kwayana, politician, educator, journalist, dramatist, folklorist and historian. Also paying tribute to Dr. Rodney will be Professor of African studies with a concentration on the Caribbean and African Diaspora studies, Dr. David Hinds. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Celebrating Black Music Month, joining us will be recording artiste Meta Dia of Senegal.
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2013-06-08 Mia Ritchie-Comacho joins us from Guyana where she has developed a program to help the youth of that South American nation. The hurricane season has 'officially' begun, so be prepared. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications, analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and we'll hear from Dr. Clare Nelson, President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies.
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2013-06-01 It's the 'official' start of the hurricane season and we'll be discussing its potential impact on the Caribbean region with a representative of the Caribsave Partnership. Sonia Noel, Publisher of the 'makin' style' Magazine will be joining us. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications, as usual, will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Discussion on Caribbean-American Legislator, John Sampson, embroiled in embezzlement charges in New York City.
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2013-05-11 Phillipa Morrish, Founder of Etiquette Training International joins us as we celebrate our Mothers. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Part 2 of our Lost Kingdoms of Africa - Greater Zimbabwe. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Re-broadcast. We present Part 1 of the series "Lost Kingdoms of Africa - West Africa" with Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford.
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2013-04-27 Monthly segment of "Mind Your Business" with Valence Williams and Joe Thomas. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Professor at the University of the West Indies and Editor of the book, Global Reggae, Dr. Carolyn Cooper talks about, among other issues, dance hall music and 'bleaching' in Jamaica.
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2013-04-13 An encore broadcast of an interview with businessman, Kirk Henry in Berlin, Germany. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We conclude the recognition of our women during Women's History Month examining Domestic Violence, not only in Guyana but in the Caribbean region.
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2013-03-30 Margaret Lawrence narrates the documentary, Break The Silence, Stop The Violence. Dr. Carolyn Cooper joins us to talk about her latest book, Global Reggae. Filmmaker, Mason Richards will be having his film, The Seawall, screened in New York City. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications will analyze the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We're pre-empted because of the Live broadcast of The International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement Convention.
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2013-03-23 We will return on Saturday, March 30th. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We continue to celebrate our women with future Scientist, Dara Bobb-Semple.
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2013-03-16 President of INPDUM, Diop Olugbala joins us as the International Convention is days away. Another segment of Mind Your Business with Valence Williams and Joe Thomas Film maker, Mahadeo Shivraj joins us from Guyana. Musical Tribute to our women. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Women's History Month - Angela Davis, Political Activist, Scholar & Author speaks on Women, Privilege and Prisons.
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2013-03-02 Dr. Juliet Emanuel, Executive Director of College English Association will join us. Actor, Director, Comedienne Rhoma Spencer in our 'Caribbean Theatre of the Mind' segment. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Donna McFarlane, Director/Curator of Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey in Kingston, Jamaica joins us on this weeks' broadcast along with Dr. Rupert Lewis, Garvey Scholar.
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2013-02-23 Guyana celebrates its 43rd Anniversary as a Republic. Musician and Peace Activist, James Cannings will be my guest. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Eusi Kwayana, historian and author of 'Walter Rodney - His Last Days and Campaigns' joins us.
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2013-02-09 This week's installment of 'Mind Your Business' with Valence Williams and Joe Thomas as we discuss, among other topics, "Economic effects of climate change in the Caribbean," and Real Estate concerns. We will celebrate the 68th Birthday of Robert Nester Marley. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Columnist Jean Charles joins us from Haiti as we examine progress, or lack of, since the devastating earthquake there three years ago.
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2013-02-02 Leon Wainwright joins us from London to discuss the upcoming Conference - Sustainable Art Communities: Creativity and Policy in the Transnational Caribbean. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Garvey Scholar, Dr. Tony Martin, who made his transition on January 17th, will be remembered.
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2013-01-26 We'll present Part 4 of the Lecture, The Columbian Era, by Dr. Jan Carew and Professor Edward Scobie. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Valence Williams and Joe Thomas join me in our new segement "Mind Your Business."
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2013-01-19 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses the Caribbean News. Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Part 3 of lecture on 'The Columbian Era' by Professor Edward Scobie. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We'll bring you Part 2 of the Lecture by Novelist & Historian Jan Carew on The Columbian Era.
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2013-01-12 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Henry Muttoo, Marc Matthews and Ken Corsbie join me in our Theatre of the Mind Segment.
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2013-01-05 Part 1 of a lecture on The Columbian Era by the late Jan Carew. Felicia Persaud, the CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We bring you the History of Rastafarianism with Benjamin Zephaniah.
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2012-12-29 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses News from the Caribbean. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Recording artist Dave Martins, leader of the Tradewinds Band, joins me as we examine domestic violence in the Caribbean.
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2012-12-22 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses the Caribbean News. Special hour of Seasonal music by Caribbean recording artistes. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The late Dr. Jan Carew talks about The Black Seminoles. Also, Jamaica in the Canadian Experience.
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2012-12-15 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses news affecting the Caribbean. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The Mighty Sparrow, Dave Martins and Desiree Edghill join me this week on the Forum.
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2012-12-01 The Mighty Sparrow, the undisputed King of Calypso, has been performing for over six decades. Dave Martins, Founder/Leader of the Tradewinds Band has released his latest single, If You're A Man, a song dealing with the subject of Domestic Violence. December 1st is World AIDS Day, and Desiree Edghill, the President of Artistes In Direct Support (AIDS) will join me. Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Tribute to ailing Guyanese recording artiste Pamela Maynard. Valence Williams discusses investing in the Caribbean.
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2012-11-24 Pamela Maynard has been experiencing health challenges, and so we will be paying tribute to this Guyanese music icon as her Manager, John O'Dell, will join us. Senior Vice President of Aegis Capital Corp, Valence Williams will discuss, among other issues, the Chinese investing in the Caribbean. Felicia Persaud analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Master Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander joins me, along with Film Director and Screenwriter, Shundell Prasad.
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2012-11-17 Monty Alexander continues to celebrate his 50th Anniversary in Music. Filmmaker Shundell Prasad discusses her latest film, Festival of Lights. CEO of Hard Beat Communications, Felicia Persaud, analyses Caribbean News across the Diaspora. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela joins me to reflect on the recently concluded Marcus Garvey Legacy Tour of Europe.
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2012-11-10 Remembering Walter Rodney on the 40th Anniversary of his prolific book, 'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa.' Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses Caribbean News affecting the Diaspora. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay: Chairman Omail Yeshitela joins me, as we chat about our upcoming European Garvey Legacy Tour, 2012.
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2012-10-06 CEO of Hard Beat Communications Felicia Persaud analyses the News from the Caribbean. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Sir. Ronald Sanders, former Senior Caribbean Ambassador, will be our guest today on the broadcast. Also, Professor Tony Martin discusses the Jewish role in the Caribbean Slave trade.
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2012-09-22 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
"Invest in our Caribbean Athletes" will be one of our topics of discussion this week with the CEO of Team Jamaica Bickle, Irwine Claire.
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2012-09-08 CEO of Hard Beat Communications Felicia Persaud analyses the News from the Caribbean. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay: Black Muslims and the 1960's sit-ins
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2012-09-01 Malcolm X, James Baldwin and LaVerne McCummings discuss Black Muslims and the sit-in in the 1960s. CEO of Hard Beat Communications Felicia Persaud analyzes Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
This week we'll hear a panel discussion with Malcolm X, James Baldwin & LaVerne McCummings discussing Black Muslims and the sit-in in the 1960's.
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2012-08-25 CEO of Hard Beat Communications Felicia Persaud analyses the Caribbean News. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
This week journalist Errol Hazlewood will pay tribute to broadcast pioneer Hugh Cholomondeley who recently made his transition.
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2012-08-18 Remembering Marcus Mosiah Garvey on the celebration of his 125th Anniversary of his birth. Irving Burgie who wrote songs such as 'Jamaica Farewell' & 'Day'O' for Harry Belafonte will be joining us. As usual CEO of Hard Beat Communications Felicia Persaud will be analyzing the Caribbean News in the Diaspora. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay - This week we'll be discussing Domestic Violence in the Caribbean with Annan Boodram and Dianne Madray of the Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA) Organization.
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2012-08-04 Caribbean News analysis with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Joining us also will be Candidate for Hillsborough County Court Judge - Group 4 - Barbara Twine. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
The senseless killing of three protesters in the mining town of Linden, Guyana will be discussed with David Hinds, Live from the South American nation.
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2012-07-28 Caribbean News Analysis with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
This week we'll be discussing Domestic Violence in the Caribbean with Annan Boodram and Dianne Madray of the Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA) Organization.
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2012-07-21 Caribbean News analysis with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Joining us also will be Candidate for Hillsborough County Court Judge - Group 4 - Barbara Twine. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay - Interview with Dr. Carolyn Cooper, Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies at the Universisty of the West Indies.
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2012-07-14 Analysis of Caribbean News with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. The Importance of Collaboration! Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay - Caribbean-American Heritage Month Festivities continue.
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2012-06-30 Analysis of Caribbean News with Felicia Persaud. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Caribbean-American Heritage Month Festivities continue.
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2012-06-23 Analysis of Caribbean News with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
This week we will be discussing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Caribbean with Dr. Ernest Massiah - Director of the Caribbean Regional Support Team UNAIDS. Also joining us will be advocates of this dis-ease, Rose October-Edun and Desiree Edghill.
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2012-06-02 My guest will also be Robbie Shilliam, Presenter at the upcoming 3rd Annual Marcus Garvey Memorial Lecture in London. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay - We welcome the author of Path to Freedom, Conrad Taylor who joins us this week
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2012-05-19 Analysis of Caribbean News with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
We welcome the author of Path to Freedom, Conrad Taylor who joins us this week.
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2012-05-12 Analysis of Caribbean News with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Because of a technical difficulty last week, we were unable to interview Dr. Carolyn Cooper, Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies at the Universisty of the West Indies. She will be joining us this week.
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2012-04-28 Analysis of Caribbean News with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. The Importance of Collaboration. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Our special guest this week is Dr. Carolyn Cooper, Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica.
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2012-04-21 Caribbean News Analysis. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay - Joining us this week will be Sir Ronald Sanders, International Business Consultant and former Senior Caribbean Ambassador.
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2012-04-14 Walter Rodney remembered; Caribbean News analysis with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Joining us this week will be Sir Ronald Sanders, International Business Consultant and former Senior Caribbean Ambassador.
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2012-04-07 Walter Rodney remembered; Caribbean News analysis with Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Replay - Joining us this week will be Rebecca Theodore, Director of the Peaceful Caribbean Conference to be held in Barbados. Also, Caribbean News analysis with Felicia Persaud.
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2012-03-31 Documentary on Barbados-Scotland's Sugar Slaves. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Joining us this week will be Rebecca Theodore, Director of the Peaceful Caribbean Conference to be held in Barbados. Also, Caribbean News analysis with Felicia Persaud.
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2012-03-24 Documentary on Barbados-Scotland's Sugar Slaves. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
Guests this week include CEO of The Caribbean Immigrant Service, Irwine Clare; Derrice Deane, Host/Producer - CaribNation Television and E. Wayne MacDonald, Artistic Director - Caribbean Cultural Theatre
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2012-03-17 Felicia Persaud, CEO of Hard Beat Communications analyzes News from the Caribbean. Ron Bobb-Semple on Facebook.
"Pan for Christmas" highlights this week's broadcast.
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2011-12-24 Xmas in the Caribbean and Kwanzaa - A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture.
This week we present the second 2011 Guyana Presidential Forum held on November 16 at the Theatre Guild in Kingston, Guyana.
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2011-11-19 Guyana and St. Lucia nationals go to the polls on Monday, November 28, 2011. This is the first time in CARICOM history that two Caribbean nations have Presidential and General elections on the same day.
Guyana Elections are November 28. Tune in for the rebroadcast of the 2011 Guyana General Election Presidential Candidate Forum, held on November 10, 2011.
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2011-11-12 Guyana's General Presidential Elections to be held on November 28, 2011.
Featured this week is the documentary, America: Freedom or Fascism
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2011-10-22 The fallacy about Income Tax in America
This week's broadcast includes an interview with Colonel Norberto Cintron - Post Earthquake Haiti: Perspectives from a front line recovery agent.
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2011-10-08 Guyana prepares for general elections in November. We chatted with David Granger, the Presidential Candidate for the PNCR.
This week we'll present a British TV documentary that features two "unruly" students who were sent to Barbados to experience life where parents are strict with their children.
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2011-10-01 The World's Strictest parents - Barbados
Our guests this week include the Publisher of IZWE Magazine, Simeon Corbin and Host of the Television Program, Real Talk, Carlyle McKetty.
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2011-09-17 IZWE Magazine commemorates the International Year for People of African Descent. The Coalition to Protect Reggae Music has hit the Television airwaves in New York.
This week's guest is Pa'Tricha Haynes-Botchway, author of Working On Wisdom, 100 Booster Shots For The Mind.
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2011-09-10 100 Booster Shots For The Mind
This week our guests include Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Denise Herrera-Jackson of the ScotiaBank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Festival aka Caribana.
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2011-07-23 Uhuru Summer Project and Telethon update.
This week we'll present Fire in Babylon, a cricket documentary by Stevan Riley.
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2011-07-09 Cricket, Lovely Cricket!!
Special guest this week is Guyanese Presidential Candidate, David Granger
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2011-06-18 Also joining us will be Austin Tuitt, founder of the Caribbean Women Social & Cultural Association of America.
This week we celebrate the 30th Annivesary of the transition of Robert Nester Marley.
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2011-05-14 Benjamin Zephaniah gives us a history of Rastafarianism.
Guests this week include Stanley Nelson, the Film Director of the Documentary 'Freedom Riders'.
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2011-05-07 Film Director Stanley Nelson said that, "The Lesson of the Freedom Rides is that great change can come from a few small steps taken by courageous people."
Special guest this week is Dr. David Hinds, Assistant Professor of African and African American studies with a concentration on the Caribbean and African Diaspora.
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2011-04-30 Also joining us will be Pam Lorde and Dekenu Shepherd of the Nex Generation Magazine.
Dr. David Horne, Tenured Professor of Critical Thinking and African History, will be joining us this week.
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2011-04-16 The current war in Libya is causing repercussions all over the world.
Our special guest this week will be Dr. Lorna Inniss, Deputy Director of the Coastal Zone Unit in Barbados.
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2011-04-02 We'll be discussing the findings of an Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission for the Caribbean Tsunami and Coastal Hazards Warning System. Also, we'll take a look at the People's National Movement for Change in St. Lucia.
This week's guests include John Criswick, an accomplished plantsman and owner of the St. Rose Nursery in Grenada. Also joining us will be Guyana Presidential Candidate, retired Army Chief Brigadier David Granger.
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2011-03-19 We'll also talk about Marcus Garvey's visit to Montserrat in 1936 with author and playwright of 'I, Marcus Garvey,' Edgar Nkosi White.
Haitian Presidential front runner Michel Martelly speaks to Haitian nationals and well-wishers at a Town Hall meeting in Tampa, Florida.
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2011-02-26 Remembering the assassination of Malcolm X.
This week's guests include Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Representative of New York's 11th District and Babacar M'Bow of the TeleAmerica Broadcasting Network.
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2011-02-05 We'll discuss the repercussions that the violent protests in Egypt are having on the rest of the world including the Caribbean. Also, the latest developments in Haiti with the return of Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier and the Presidential second round run-off.
Our scheduled guest this week is Basil Williams, Member of Parliament and Candidate for the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
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2011-01-22 We'll also discuss the sudden return of Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier to Haiti.
Scheduled interview with Brigadier General David Granger, a potential candidate for the Presidency of Guyana.
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2011-01-08 Discussion on the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake which occurred in Haiti on January 12th, 2010.
Xmas in the Caribbean
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2010-12-25 Festive music and scenarios at Christmas in the Caribbean.
Our guests this week include Aileen Josaphat whose Organization Kalos International celebrates the Haitian children this holiday season.
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2010-11-27 Will the scheduled elections in Haiti on Sunday, November 28th be valid? With the current outbreak of cholera spreading rapidly, will voting be on the mind of the Haitian people? We'll talk with our correspondent in the ground.
Haitian Actor/Director/Producer Jimmy Jean-Louis joins us from Haiti as the cholera outbreak worsens.
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2010-11-20 Will the elections on November 28th in Haiti be meaningful? Where are the billions of dollars that were pledged soon after the earthquake ten months ago?
Faith Harding, the only female candidate running for the Presidency of Guyana, will join us this week.
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2010-11-13 Grave concern over the spread of the cholera to Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince. We'll keep you updated.
Dr. Maya Trotz, CIvil and Environmental Engineering Professor at the University of South Florida, will be our special guest this week.
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2010-11-06 Update on the cholera outbreak, and the potential damage that hurricane Tomas can bring to Haiti. Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honorable David Thompson is laid to rest.
Artistic Director of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, Henry Muttoo, joins us this week.
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2010-10-30 We will continue to celebrate the lives of the Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson and Reggae artist Gregory 'Night Nurse' Isaacs who made their transition.
Our guests this week include Austin Tuitt, author of Global Caribbean Representation.
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2010-10-23 Did you know that there is a United Peoples Flag?
Professor Tony Martin speaks on the Jewish role in the Caribbean Slave Trade.
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2010-10-16 Jean-Jacques Dessalines of Haiti was assasinated on October 17, 1806. Also Presidential candidates of the November 28th elections in Haiti converge on Florida.
Barbados-born Poet, Professor and Author Kamau Braithwaite chats candidly with us. Eusi Kwayana reflects on the politics in Guyana.
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2010-10-09 Kamau Braithwaite talks about Immigration, The Middle Passage and his experiences growing up in Barbados.
The Mighty Arrow is laid to rest in his native Montserrat.
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2010-10-02 Celebration of the life of The Mighty Arrow continues.
Our special guest this week is Caroline Racine, Director of Diversity, Religious, Educational and Fraternal Sales where she has played an instrumental role in building the foundation for Choice Hotels in these growing market segments.
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2010-09-25 Also, a documentary on 'How Britain re-invented slavery.'
We will pay tribute to Alphonsus Edmund Cassell aka Arrow whose biggest hit was 'Hot, Hot, Hot.'
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2010-09-18 Arrow, born in Montserrat, made his transition after a year long illness. Playwright, Edgar Nkosi White will join us. We'll also have an update on developments in Jamaica.
Our special guest this week will be Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs - York College, City University of New York.
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2010-09-11 Discussion will center around the political process in the Caribbean, especially in Guyana. Also, "How Britain re-invented slavery."
This week we will musically celebrate the Labor Day Weekend.
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2010-09-04 Let's go back in time with Classic Vintage Calypso music and the History of Carnival and Calypso.
This week we will speak Live with Felicia Persaud of Caribbean World News and report of Breaking News from Haiti.
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2010-08-28 This week we will discuss the news from the Caribbean region including Immigration issues, and get a report on the status of the election procedures in Haiti.
Talk live with Caribbean actress CCH Pounder | Celebrate Marcus Mosiah Garvey
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2010-08-21 This week's guests include Caribbean born actress, CCH Pounder star of Television series, The Shield, and has had roles in LA Law, The West Wing, Law & Order and The Practice, to name a few. We continue to bring updates on the status of Haiti and our brothers and sisters there. Also the continued celebration of the Earthday of Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Caribbean Forum - August 14
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2010-08-14 However, this week on the broadcast we will be celebrating the Earthday of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey with guests which include: The President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) Senghor Jawara Baye; Garvey Scholar, Professor and Author Tony Martin; Dr. David Horne, Professor of Critical Thinking and African History, and the St. Lucia Tourist Board Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Nerdin St. Rose.
Caribbean Students at USF | 48 years since Jamaican Independence | Update on Haiti
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2010-08-07 This weeks guests include University of South Florida's Marine Biology and Science Doctorial candidates Nekesha Williams, Camille Daniels and Sennai Habtes, Caribbean students who are making a difference in marine life. Also, an update on the status of Haiti, and a celebration of the 48th year of Independence of Jamaica.
Talk live with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn, New York; and Jean Charles, Exec. Director of AINDOH with an update on Haiti
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2010-07-31 This week's guests include the Executive Director of AINDOH, a non profit organization dedicated to building a kinder and gentle Caribbean zone for all, Jean Charles, discussing issues including the current status of Haiti and its upcoming elections; and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, representative of the 11th Congressional District in Brooklyn, New York, the Caribbean capital of the United States.
Talk Live with Jazz Pianist Monty Alexamder
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2010-07-24 Host Ron Bobb-Semple talks live with jazz pianist Monty Alexander and presents a Biography of the Calypso of the World, the Mighty Sparrow.
Haiti update with Rick Germain
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2010-07-03 It has been over six months since a devastating earthquake changed the lives of the people of Haiti. This week we will discuss the developments, or lack thereof, resulting from this tragedy, and how the hurricane season has already created added challenges. Our guests will include Haitian national Rick Germain. Also joining us in our Caribbean Theatre of the Mind segment will be playright, poet, musician and educator, Montserrat born, Edgar Nkosi White.
Live talk with playwrght Edgar Nkosi White and health advocate Cheryl Hall
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2010-06-26 Join in a live discussion with playwright, poet, musician and educator Edgar Nkosi White as we discuss his career (in the Caribbean Theatre of the Mind segment) and the latest developments in Montserrat; and the Executive Director of the Caribbean Women's Health Association, Cheryl Hall, as we talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Caribbean.
Celebrating the life of Walter Rodney
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2010-06-19 This week continues the celebration of the life of Guyanese Pan-Africanist, Walter Rodney, who was assassinated on June 13, 1980. Guests include historian and author, Eusi Kwayana.

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