http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com A collection of interviews and video segments covering sports, business, education, entertainment, activism and beyond. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:07:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In this thought provoking interview, Damion talks to Olusanya Bey & Kammorah Harrington, two individuals that are committed to change and are about more than just pointing out problems. During our discussion they share their strong opinions about race, class, politics and other issues impacting communities across the globe and ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2008/01/20/a-sit-down-with-olu-kammorah-part-2/ In this thought provoking interview, Damion talks to Olusanya Bey & Kammorah Harrington, two individuals that are committed to change and are about more than just pointing out problems. During our discussion they share their strong opinions about race, class, politics and other issues impacting communities across the globe and ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2008/01/20/a-sit-down-with-olu-kammorah-part-1/ The final installment of my interview with Steve Perry founder of Capitol Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, CT and author of Man Up! Nobody is Coming to Save Us. http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/06/06/steve-perry-part-2/ Steve Perry is the founder of Capitol Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, CT and the author of seven books, most notably Man Up! Nobody is Coming to Save Us. In our interview Steve and I discuss very realistic soluntions to the problems affecting urban communities across the country http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/05/25/steve-perry-15/ Steve Perry is the founder of Capitol Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, CT and the author of seven books, most notably Man Up! Nobody is Coming to Save Us. In our interview Steve and I discuss very realistic soluntions to the problems affecting urban communities across the country. http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/05/25/steve-perry-part-1/ Racquel Lunser is a personal trainer and fitness instructor. We discuss her fitness class and tips for women and others interested in improving their health. http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/03/14/racquel-lunser-fitness-inst-personal-trainer/ In addition to a book, Tha Global Cipha is also a history lesson that presents in-depth conversations with artists from around the world.It covers over 30 years of global Hip Hop history from the perspectives of the leading rappers, DJs, entrepreneurs, B-Boys and dancers, graffiti artists, and others who embody ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/02/24/tha-global-cipha-hip-hop-culture-consciousness/ Jonessa Monique is a star on the rise. Singing and writing since she was very young and watching her musician father, Jonessa has always wanted to be involved in music. She was one of the final two singers chosen to be apart of Making The Band Season 2. I caught up with Jonessa ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/02/06/jonessa-monique-rb-angel/ Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unique places and Gus Lo is proof of that. The latest entry to the fashion industry, Panamagoo is already building a strong street buzz, featuring limited edition exclusive designer tees for men and women. Gus and I talk about how he got his ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/02/02/gus-lo-founder-of-panamagoo-clothing/ Timaree Schmit, Columnist, HIV Prevention Counselor and Tester and Sex Educator. Timaree is considered by Coed Magazine as one of the top 10 most famous college sex columnists in the country. We discuss a range of topics including the HIV/AIDS testing process, sex education, and abstinence. http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/01/31/timaree-schmit/ DJs are the cornerstone to the hip hop industry, and A. Shaw founder of Shaw Orignals Clothing line understands this very thing. The Million DJ March is being designed to assemble DJs across the globe under a collective effort to take back some of the power in the music business.  ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/01/17/a-shaw-ceo-of-the-million-dj-march/ So you think you know about all the pioneers of this hip hop culture? Get up close and personal with a true legend to the mixtape game, one of Harlem's finest, The Core DJs 3-Star General The Legendary DJ Showtime. http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/01/17/the-legendary-dj-showtime/ Dr Hill and I discuss racial profiling, the murder of Sean Bell, the Duke lacrosse case and the current state of hip hop. http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/01/16/dr-marc-lamont-hill-part-2/ Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is one of the youngest members of the growing body of “Hip-Hop Intellectuals” in the country and is Asst. Professor of Urban Education at Temple University. His work, which covers topics such as hip-hop culture, politics, sexuality, education, and religion, has appeared in numerous journals, magazines, ... http://checkoutmymelody.podbean.com/2007/01/16/dr-marc-lamont-hill-part-1/