Join Hank as he talks with Dr. John Wright Sr., PhD and his sons Dr. John Wright Jr., PhD and Dr. Curtis Wright, PhD about African American history in Saint Louis. The panel discusses various historical sights and events that shaped the black community. The group takes a look at the Wright family’s latest book that details the fight for Civil Rights for African Americans in Missouri and in Saint Louis.   Dr. John Wright Sr., PhD   Dr. John Wright Jr., PhD   Dr. Curtis Wright, PhD   Hank Thompson     Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.  

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87. Tangazo! Conversation with Dr. John Wright Sr., PhD; Dr. John Wright Jr., PhD; and Dr. Curtis Wright, PhD

Our guests on this episode of Tangazo continue the conversation on violent crime in the Saint Louis area and focus on Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ downtown crime initiative. Host Hank Thompson is joined by Angela Pearson, Special Projects Manager for Mayor Jones, who acts as liaison for a number of groups leading the way to revival of the downtown area. Also joining this episode is Tangazo commentator Tim Person. Today’s panel takes a close look at the strategies Mayor Jones is putting forth to reduce crime in the area, including the introduction of activities for young people that would give outlets for their energy rather than the committing of crimes. Also discussed is the curfew for those under 18 that is still in effect for downtown and the thirty or so mobile reserve police officers deployed on weekends, all of which seems to be contributing to an almost thirty percent decrease in murders over the past six months. Angela Pearson   Tim Person   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

86. Tangazo! Discussion with Angela Pearson and Tim Person

Join host Hank Thompson and his panel of guests as they discuss the impact of crime in our city and communities. Joining Hank is Sergeant Heather Taylor, Senior Advisor to Saint Louis Public Safety Director Dr. Dan Isom; Adolphus Pruitt, President of the Saint Louis City branch of the NAACP; and Lorenzo D. Savage, publisher of the “I Am ESTL” magazine. Today’s panel provides perspective on the image of the metro east community as one that is plagued with crime and lawlessness. Lorenzo Savage talks of the positive aspects of his community and Adolphus Pruitt stressed that minority communities should not be neglected when it comes to police response and action to further perpetuate harmful images of these communities. Sgt. Taylor also provides examples of first-hand accounts of things she has witnessed during her time as a sergeant. Adolphus Pruitt   Lorenzo D. Savage   Sgt. Heather Taylor   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

85. Tangazo! Conversation with Sergeant Heather Taylor, Adolphus Pruitt, and Lorenzo D. Savage

  Join Host Hank Thompson as, on this Episode, three dynamic women, from different parts of the country with different backgrounds, speak on recently passed Texas laws restricting a woman’s right to control her own body!    Dr. Samantha Elliott Briggs, PhD. University of Alabama at Birmingham, social justice activist Reverend Stephanie Wilkens, of Houston Texas and activist Alicia Smith, of Minneapolis Minnesota, were my guest for a riveting 45 minute discussion, that included the attempts to suppress voting rights for people of color.    Dr. Briggs, is the daughter of former St. Louis Attorney, Forriss Elliott Sr. and the late Sylvia Elliott and I have known her since her childhood. She along with Reverend Stephanie Wilkens, fresh from a Poor people’s protest march, on the Texas state capital in Austin and George Floyd activist, Alicia Smith. All agreed that given what black folks, have already endured in this country, we will overcome all of the racist motivated laws and efforts designed to demoralize and control people of color, in this country! Hear their stories of their different experiences, dealing with racism and a history of oppression and how as women of color, they are undaunted and even more determined than ever, to not only survive this new assault but to use it for the positive outcome they all desire, they are indeed, Unbreakable!   Hank Thompson   Alicia Smith   Dr. Samantha Elliott Briggs, PhD.   Reverend Stephanie Wilkens        

84. Tangazo! Discussions with Dr. Samantha Elliott Briggs PhD, Reverend Stephanie Wilkens, and Alicia Smith

Join host Hank Thompson as he discusses the arrival of Afghan immigrants in the Saint Louis area. Hank is joined by International Institute CEO Arrey Obenson, third ward Alderman Brandon Bosley, sixth ward Alderwoman Christine Stroer Ingrassia, and fifteenth ward Alderwoman Dr. Megan Green. Obenson estimates that Saint Louis will be getting as many as one thousand Afghan immigrants or more in the near future. Today’s guests acknowledge the importance of being welcoming to immigrants and the benefits to the community that would be brought upon their arrival. The panel also takes a look at how, especially in northern wards, resources for people of color have not been adequately supplied. It is necessary now more than ever for the government to focus on providing aid to historically impoverished communities of color, thereby enabling Afghan immigrants to also have access to necessary resources when they arrive.   Alderman Brandon Bosley of the third ward   Alderwoman Dr. Megan Green of the fifteenth ward   Alderwoman Christine Stroer Ingrassia of the sixth ward   International Institute CEO Arrey Obenson   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

83. Tangazo! Discussion with International Institute CEO Arrey Obenson, sixth ward Alderwoman Christine Stroer Ingrassia, third ward Alderman Brandon Bosley, and fifteenth ward Alderwoman Dr. Megan Green

Join host Hank Thompson as he talks with social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, Saint Louis American columnist Mike Jones, and Missouri State Senator Brian Williams about the lack of unity amongst African American elected officials in Saint Louis County and City. Today's spirited conversation also includes the conflict between County Executive Dr. Sam Page and Saint Louis County Council Chairman Rita Days. The panel discusses the strategies of two Democratic African American women on the Council when deciding to side with Republicans on various issues.   Missouri State Senator Brian Williams   Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray   Mike Jones   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

82. Tangazo! Conversations with host Hank Thompson, Senator Brian Williams, Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, and Michael Wesly Jones

Join host Hank Thompson for an in-depth look at Saint Louis City and County politics. Today’s special guest is the Honorable James McGee, Mayor of Vinita Park in North Saint Louis County. Also joining are Tangazo regulars Tim Person and social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray. Discussions included the reduction of violent crime in Saint Louis, the spending of federal stimulus money in the city, and the continued disrespect of African American women on the Saint Louis County Council. Today’s guests make note of the fact that the “Black Girl Magic” used to describe Saint Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, Congresswoman Cori Bush, and Saint Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardener was not extended to the African American women on the Saint Louis County Council and that both black progressives and white progressives must face their disrespect for these women. Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray   Mayor James McGee   Tim Person   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

81. Tangazo! Discussion with the Honorable James McGee, Tim Person, and Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray

Join Hank Thompson and guests as they discuss race riots, particularly the 1917 East Saint Louis Race Riot and how it serves as an example of how race riots often occurred to oppress minority communities throughout 18th and 19th century America. This episode’s panel includes Dr. Charles Lumpkin of Penn State University, author of American Pogrom, The East Saint Louis Race Riot. The book details the events and circumstances that led up to the 1917 East Saint Louis Race Riot. Also joining is Anne Walker, a native of East Saint Louis, a former Dunham dancer, and the founder of Freedom Trails and legacy tours. Ann was also a member of the East Saint Louis Cultural Commission charged with commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ESL Race Riot. Our last two guests are Dhati M. Kennedy, founder of the Historical Truth Commission, and Terry Kennedy, former Saint Louis 18th Ward Alterman Terry Kennedy aka Kujaliwa. Dr. Charles Lumpkin   Anne Walker   Terry Kennedy aka Kujaliwa (left) and Dhati M. Kennedy (right)   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

80. Tangazo! Discussion with Dr. Charles Lumpkin, Anne Walker, Dhati M. Kennedy, and Terry Kennedy aka Kujaliwa

Join guest host Tim Person as he speaks with Former Missouri State Senator and former House Representative Maria Chappell-Nadal and award-winning columnist from St. Louis American, Michael Wesly Jones. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of the late former St. Louis County Councilwoman, Hazel Erby, and to late former Missouri State Representative, the Honorable Betty Thompson. Today's guests discuss the lives of these two African American women and highlight the ways in which their legacies live on. Topics include Senator Chappell-Nadal's early career and how it was impacted by both women, and the events that lead up to the founding of the Fannie Lou Hamer Democratic Coalition of Saint Louis County.     Tim Person   Maria Chappell-Nadal   Michael Wesly Jones   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

79. Tangazo! Guest Host Tim Person, Senator Maria Chappell-Nadal, and Michael Wesly Jones

This episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo was very special to me as it featured my son Christian Thompson as a guest along with Tony Davis, owner of the popular Prime 55 restaurant.   Chris and Tony joined Tim Person and I to talk about their popular podcast whatupdoeradio, which focuses on the “New Urban Man”    Christian, along with the help of the other members of his broadcast crew, present another and admittedly young point of view on the issues facing urban America.   Interestingly, we agree on most things such as family values and racial justice but differ in our approaches to solving some of the issues the African American communities face in urban centers across the nation.   Whatupdoeradio, has benefitted from a close relationship with star hip hop artist Nelly and the St. Lunatics with one segment garnering over 1 million views on social media Tony Davis, owner of Prime 55, was once manger to the St. Louis native Nelly, they along with Christian are long time friends.   Check out this episode of theKDHX podcast Tangazo!         The WhatUpDoeRadio Podcast Crew.     Hank Thompson     Tim Person   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

78. Tangazo! Christian Thompson and Tony Davis (of WhatUpDoeRadio) and Tim Person

Join host Hank Thompson on this episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo! as he speaks with some of Saint Louis’ most well known jazz musicians and performing artists about the impacts the pandemic had on their creative and professional lives. Hank is joined by Black Repertory Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes, jazz musicians Dwight and Dwayne Bosman of The Bosman Twins, and local singer Laka, as they share their personal takes on the almost 15-month hiatus of live entertainment and sources of inspiration during this time away from fans.       Hank Thompson         Ron Himes       Laka                      The Bosman Twins Podcast Curation and Editing by Kevin Melter, with production support by Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

77. Tangazo! Interview with Laka, Ron Himes, Dwight Bosman and Dwayne Bosman (of The Bosman Twins)

Tim Person is your host for this week's episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. Special guests include historian Angela DaSilva discussing the  history and the racial impact of the landmark Missouri Compromise.  DaSilva and guest host Tim Person, are joined by community organizer FarraKhan Shegog, co-founder of the annual Black Wall Street festival at the Wellston Loop (June 26th, 2021 - from 11am until 6pm) and St. Louis American Newspaper columnist James T. Ingram. The panel's discussion includes the 1917 East St. Louis massacre and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.  Also discussed, are the attempts to revitalize the once thriving Wellston business district.                      Tim Person   Angela DaSilva FarraKhan Shegog James T. Ingram This episode was edited by Kevin Melter, with Technical Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

76. Tangazo! Guest Host Tim Person, Angela DaSilva, James T. Ingram, and FarraKhan Shegog

Join host Hank Thompson as he speaks with Brian Williams on the Criminal Justice Reform Bill that has passed both the House and the Senate. Guest panelists include Michael Wesly Jones, award winning editorial columnist for the St. Louis American Newspaper, Tim Person, and political consultant and social activist Rev. Darryl Gregory Gray!

75. Tangazo! Brian Williams of the 14th Senatorial District

Tim Person guest hosts this episode of Tangazo! with St Louis progressive Alderpersons, Tina Pihl of the 17th ward, and James Page of the 5th ward. Also social activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, joins the discussion on the future of St Louis!

74. Tangazo! Guest Host Tim Persons, Tina Pihl, James Page, Darryl Gray.

In this special episode of Tangazo!, host Hank Thompson speaks with Criminal justice reform activist John Chasnoff, Better Family Life founder, Malik Ahmed. Veteran civil rights activist Percy Green and Missouri State Democratic Party Chairman, St Louis City Recorder of Deeds, Michael Butler. Guests discuss the election of Tishaura Jones as mayor of St Louis and what we expect from her and what are the priorities for the 517 million anticipated Federal funds! 

73. Tangazo! Interview with John Chasnoff, Malik Ahmed, Percy Green and Michael Butler

Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural​,​ political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St​. L​ouis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests. Host and Producer: Hank Thompson Technical Producers: Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Francesca Meixner & Andy Coco

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