http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress Urban News, Opinions, Events & more Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:56:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Interviews and lectures from WUVS-lp 103.7 The Beat. We are the first LPFM radio station in the State of Michigan. We feature interviews with African American professionals and scholars. Our topics range from politics, culture to social justice. Urban News, Opinions, Events & more 103.7 The Beat http://1037thebeat.com/wuvslogo.jpghttp://1037thebeat.com/wordpress african american history, african culture, Urban Radio Station Broadcast no WUVS 103.7 The Beat pa@1037thebeat.com http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=681 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=681#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:56:48 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=681 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=681 0 afternoon72910 – John Rupert afternoon72910 – John Rupert Paul Allen Billings 22:00 credit unions, banking info, Muskegon Co-Op Credit Union clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=664 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=664#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:56:42 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=664 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=664 0 David M. Kennedy is the director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control and professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. From 1993 through 2004, he was a senior researcher and adjunct professor at the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. His work focuses on strategies for assisting troubled communities. He has written and consulted extensively in the areas of community and problem solving policing; police corruption; and neighborhood revitalization. www.nnscommunities.org. Professor Kennedy states "the war of drugs needs to be a war on violence, if you wanna reduce crime." He states there are small groups of people not necessary gangs that produced 80% of the violence in the community. Baltimore crime has [...] reducing crime in urban communities. Radio Interview with David Kennedy clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=652 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=652#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:58:55 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=652 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=652 0 Our conversation with the Real Rick Ross. Ricky Donnell Ross (born May 3, 1960), also known as “Freeway” Ricky Ross , is a convicted drug trafficker best known for the “drug empire” that he presided over in Los Angeles, in the early 1980s. The nickname “Freeway” came from Ross owning several properties along the Harbor Freeway. His old house he grew up in is where a freeway now stands. During the height of his drug dealing, Ross claims to have made “2-3 million dollars a week”. In 1996, Ross was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of trying to purchase more than 100 kilograms of cocaine from a federal agent. Ross became the subject of controversy later that year when a series of articles by journalist Gary Webb in the San Jose Mercury News brought to light a connection between one of Ross’s cocaine sources, Danilo Blandon, and the CIA as part of the Iran-Contra scandal. The decision in Ross’s case was brought to a federal court of appeals where his sentence was reduced to 20 years. His sentence has since been reduced further for being a model prisoner and he was moved to a halfway house in California in March 2009, and was released on September 29, 2009. http://www.freewayenterprise.com/ radio interview with the real freeway ricky rossradio interview with the real freeway ricky ross[podcast]http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/radio-interview-with-the-real-freeway-ricky-ross.mp3[/podcast] Our conversation with the Real Rick Ross. Ricky Donnell Ross (born May 3, 1960), also known as “Freeway” Ricky Ross , is a convicted drug trafficker best known for the “drug empire” that he presided over in Los Angeles, in [...] The Real Rick Ross, American Gangster clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=637 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=637#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:23:00 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=637 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=637 0 Interview with Attorney John Beason[podcast]http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Interview-with-Attorney-John-Beason.mp3[/podcast] Interview with Attorney John Beason 11:00 Attorney Beason, Tunisia Phillips clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=561 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=561#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 08:17:03 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=561 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=561 1 Given Friday April 30, 2010 on WUVS-lp 103.7 The Beat Radio Station Given Friday April 30, 2010 on WUVS-lp 103.7 The Beat Radio Station state of the city, mayor warmington, city of muskegon, pulse of the city Muskegon clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=500 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=500#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:23:24 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=500 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=500 0 NAACP President says community needs to support Tunisia Phillips. In this radio interview, the President of the local NAACP chapter Pastor William Anderson, lays out the reason why the community should rally behind Tunisa Phillips. Tunisa Phillipsis charged with  filing a false report after police say she lied about a deadly police shooting involving her brother “Julius Johnson”. afternoonjamznaacp031210 There is a Pre-Trial scheduled for Monday, March 15, 2010 at 3:00pm in Muskegon County  Court NAACP President says community needs to support Tunisia Phillips. In this radio interview, the President of the local NAACP chapter Pastor William Anderson, lays out the reason why the community should rally behind Tunisa Phillips. Tunisa [...] clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=485 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=485#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:49:36 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=485 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=485 0 Muskegon Heights Business Owner Yancey Harris sets the record straight! Calls for the resignation of DDA-Chairman James Anthony. Muskegon Heights Business owner and DDA board member says he was disappointed that he didn’t know that valuable City owned property was sold for $1000. All three of these buildings sold for $1000! To a business partner of James Anthony. These building are value at over $150,000 combined. Afternoon – Yancyharris031210 Muskegon Heights Business Owner Yancey Harris sets the record straight! Calls for the resignation of DDA-Chairman James Anthony. Muskegon Heights Business owner and DDA board member says he was disappointed that he didn’t know that valuable [...] yancy harris clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=476 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=476#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:21:16 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=476 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=476 0 Today we had the CEO of West Michigan Therapy on radio. Louis Churchwell, pretty much gave us the State of drug usage in Muskegon. With the high employment, it seems like more and more people are turning to illegal drugs to cope with the depression. West Michigan Therapy, Inc. a 501c3 agency, has been serving the Muskegon Community for over twenty three years, and provides services to help anyone that asks for help despite their ability or inability to pay a fee for service in the areas of substance abuse and homelessness. We provide a variety of programs for all ages, genders and lifestyles. WMT develops individualized programs for all participants to meet the goals of treatment, case management and outreach services. Mission Statement To provide every individual who struggles with the effects of Substance Abuse including Homelessness, the tools and support systems necessary to improve their quality of life. Promise WMT promises to provide services in a dignified and ethical manner encompassing the realities of the entire family system to any person that requests such services despite his or her ability or inability to pay a fee for service. West Michigan Therapy 130 E. Apple Ave Muskegon, MI. 49442 Phone (231) 728-2138 afternoonlouischurchwell031210 Today we had the CEO of West Michigan Therapy on radio. Louis Churchwell, pretty much gave us the State of drug usage in Muskegon. With the high employment, it seems like more and more people are turning to illegal drugs to cope with the [...] Louis churchwell, west michigan therapy, drug use clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=465 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=465#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:28:36 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=465 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=465 0 Shavannia S. Williams is a 1994 graduate of Muskegon Heights Public Schools, who now owns a marketing firm based out of Washington D.C. Shavannia S. Williams is a marketing and sales veteran with an expertise in the sports industry. She is the founder and president of SW Group a marketing and communications firm in Washington, DC that specializes in providing unique integrated marketing communications solutions that drive sales, increase awareness, launch products and strengthen the brands of its clients through the use of events, media, technology and sports. Prior to starting the SW Group, Ms. Williams was responsible for leading the marketing and branding strategies and corporate communications initiatives for Ford Field and the Detroit Lions, a franchise in the National Football League (NFL) in Detroit, MI. She also served as the Public Relations Committee Co-Chair for the NCAA® 2009 Men’s Final Four®. With this appointment, she recruited and led a team of volunteers to develop and execute a public relations plan and community awareness program surrounding the world’s largest basketball event – NCAA® Men’s College Basketball Championship. She was also a member of the 2009 North American International Auto Show Public Relations Host Committee. Prior to joining Ford Field and the Detroit Lions, Shavannia served in multiple sales and marketing functions at Washington Sports & Entertainment. During her tenure with the organization, she increased ticket sales and was recognized by the WNBA for securing the second largest group in the 2004 Court of Dreams Contest. As Sponsorship Services Manager, she supervised and grew over 35 key marketing partnerships for Ticketmaster; Verizon Center; Washington Capitals (NHL); Washington Mystics (WNBA); and the Washington Wizards (NBA). While in this position, she implemented new programs and incorporated digital media into recapitulation reports that increased the retention of major sponsors. Clients note her energy and keen ability to think outside of the box as reasons for her success in helping them increase brand awareness and sales. Before entering the sports industry, Shavannia was Associate Market Manager with Steelcase Inc, a Fortune 500 company and international office furniture manufacturer. In this capacity, she developed sales strategies and marketing plans to meet the specific needs of her assigned dealerships within the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Shavannia is a strong advocate of education. She has served as a volunteer tutor, mentor and lecturer for schools in the Washington, DC and Detroit communities. As a result of her efforts to positively impact the lives of youth, she was a recipient of Washington Sports & Entertainment’s Community Service Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007. A native of Muskegon Heights, MI, Shavannia received her B.A. in Sport Management and Communication from The University of Michigan. She serves as a volunteer Alumni Student Recruiter for her alma mater and is Vice-Chair for one of its scholarships, The Bernard “Pat” Maloy Scholarship. Shavannia was recognized as a “Corporate Brass” in the 2009 Who’s Who in Black Detroit and was a 2008 recipient of the University of Michigan African American Alumni Council’s “5 under 10 Award.” She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Association of Black Sports Professionals and Metropolitan A.M.E Church. shavanniawilliams-031010 Shavannia S. Williams is a 1994 graduate of Muskegon Heights Public Schools, who now owns a marketing firm based out of Washington D.C. Shavannia S. Williams is a marketing and sales veteran with an expertise in the sports industry. She is the [...] Shavannia Williams, Dr. Dana Bryant Radio Show clean http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=460 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=460#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:08:08 +0000 admin http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=460 http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=460 0 Update: I don’t have to use the term alleged, its a fact that Muskegon Heights DDA Board President James Anthony sold 3 DDA properties to a business partner of his for $1000 each. All 3 properties together are worth over $150,000. There were people in the community who tried to buy those properties for the actual cash value, but were denied the opportunity. DDA board members are calling for his resignation. Franklin Fudial, owner of the Muskegon Tribune newspaper shared a little incite on the controversy real estate dealings by Muskegon Heights DDA Board President James Anthony. In what appears to be shady real estate transactions, James Anthony allegedly sold 3 properties owed by the City Downtown Development Association to a close friend at a far below Fair value. One property was valued at $80,000, but was sold for $1,000, a board member said. franklinfudial031010 Update: I don’t have to use the term alleged, its a fact that Muskegon Heights DDA Board President James Anthony sold 3 DDA properties to a business partner of his for $1000 each. All 3 properties together are worth over $150,000. There were [...] muskegon tribune, james anthony, mukegon heights DDA, city of muskegon heights clean