Another View The Radio Show Podcast

All Aboard! This coming Friday commuters can ride Norfolk's light rail trains, also known as The Tide. According to HRT figures, around 70% of its bus ridership is African American - will those numbers translate to The Tide? Will this new form of transportation provide an opportunity that could ultimately lead to an economic improvement in the black community? What about opportunities for new business surrounding the stations? Some insight from transportation expert Bruce Williams of A. Bruce Williams and Associates, public transportation rider and journalist for the New Journal and Guide, Leonard Colvin, and Bob Batcher, public relations manager with the city of Norfolk on what the Tide will mean to the African American community. It's all on the next Another View, Friday, August 19 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM and whrv.org.

On this debut edition of Another View our round table pundits discuss everything from the Virginia Beach NAACP name calling to Michelle Bachman and the marriage vow to black unemployment. It's a lively discussion with Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, NSU political science professor; Bill Thomas,escription>

According to a new study released by the Pew Research Center, in 2009, the year of the study, the typical African American family had $5,677 in wealth, compared to the typical white household with $113k. The recession has just made things worse. So what happened to black wealth? How did the gap between the races grow so wide? And how do we get back on the economic road to wealth recovery? On the next Another View, reknowned economist, author, journalist and president of Bennett College for Women, Dr. Julianne Malveaux talks about the history of black wealth in this country and her new book, "Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History". Financial expert Yvonne Allmond also joins us with specific information on the steps you need to take to begin to build wealth. Plus, Lisa Godley brings us the story of Navy diver Carl Brashear and the efforts to keep his legacy alive. It's all on Another View, Friday at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or whrv.org.

He's the 5th President named to lead Norfolk State University. Dr. Tony Atwater believes it is time to elevate the profile of the University and to build consensus among his faculty, staff and students. On the next Another View, we'll introduce Dr. Atwater to Hampton Roads. What are his plans for NSU? How does he feel about the relevance of historically black colleges and universities in today's academic environment? What will be different under his administration? Meet Dr. Tony Atwater, on the next Another View, Friday, July 29 at noon on WHRV-FM.

What is life like if you are African American and gay or lesbian? Are the issues of racism, sexism, religion and intolerance compounded by race? Is there solace within the African American community, or rejection because of the gay lifestyle? And what about the black church...what role does it play in teaching understanding and acceptance? On the next Another View we'll talk about being black and gay in Hampton Roads, with Minnie Whitehead, LCSW; businessman Finley Cooperwood, and Reverend Nanette Hilliard, pastor of Great Awakening United Church of Christ....Friday at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Another View is a public radio program that addresses issues specific to the vibrant African American community of Hampton Roads.

On this debut edition of Another View our round table pundits discuss everything from the Virginia Beach NAACP name calling to Michelle Bachman and the marriage vow to black unemployment. It's a lively discussion with Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, NSU political science professor; Bill Thomas, community activist, and author, journalist and talk show host Wil LaVeist.