The Progressive Minds Show

IN THIS LIVE EPISODE WE WILL BE ENGAGING SENATOR MATTIE HUNTER ON THE ECONOMY, HEALTHCARE AND THE AFRICA DIASPORA. ALSO FEATURING WILL BE DAHL LAOYE OF AFRICA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS TO DISCUSS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND BIGGEST AFRO FESTIVALS IN CHICAGO.

GHANAFEST IS BACK AND BETTER! JOIN EFFAH AMEYAW GNC EXECUTIVE. BA ASSOCIATION SECRETARY. EDDIE OPPONG CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND SNEAKER DESIGNER & PAA KWESI SAM GNC PRESIDENT.

IN THIS EPISODE WE'LL BE ENGAGING LATONYA SMITH WHO IS RUNNING FOR COOK COUNTY SHERIFF & ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE CAROL AMMONS.

THIS EPISODE WILL REFLECT ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JUNETEENTH AND THE PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITIES OF THE AFRICAN HERITAGE. GUESTS: BERNARD CREAMER: AUTHOR. EDUCATOR & COMMUNITY ACTIVIST. NNEKA OBASI - PHD. CANDIDATE DEPAUL UNIVERSITY. MARTIN PIETERS - MATHMATICS & PHYSICAL SCIENCE PROF. NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF RAINBOW PUSH.

JOIN MY GUESTS CHRISTELLE LILLIANE - AUTHOR CHANGE YOUR FOCUS CHANGE YOUR LIFE. DR. RON - SUCCESS COACH, MOTIVATOR & MENTOR. DENIS MOMOH - 3D CARTOON CHARACTER ANIMATOR / DATA ANALYST. DION HARDEN - FOUNDER - YOU BRAK IT YOU FIX IT

MEET ANNA VELENCIA - CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

WHO IS THE AFRICAN? KABA KAMENE IS AN EDUCATOR, HISTORIAN AND AN AUTHOR FOR THIS EPISODE.

FEATURING IN THIS EPISODE ARE PS. CHRISS FERRIL - PASTOR OF CANAAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, CHRISTIAN ARTIST & WELLNESS ADVISOR. DR. TAMALA ODOM - MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND LIFE COACH & AUBREY STURDIVANT - AUTHOR OF NEVER BELITTLE YOUR GREATNESS

IN THIS EPISODE WE'LL BE TALKING TO JENETIA MARSHALL - CANDIDATE FOR COOK COUNTY 5TH JUDICIAL SUBCIRCUIT &  ALDERMAN DAVID MOORE - CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

ATTORNEY MEREDITH HAMMER CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE - CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY & ATTORNEY RICHARD BOYKIN - FOR COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT.

WE CELEBRATE ALL MOTHERS ACROSS THE GLOBE! IN THIS EPISODE WE ENGAGE KEISHA JONES, GIFTY SARPONG AND ANNETTE DEI AS THEY SHARE THEIR MOTHERHOOD EXPERIENCES.

REFLECTING ON THE TRUE CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A WITH SHAKA BARAK - PRESIDENT OF THE MARCUS GARVEY INSTITUTE CHICAGO AND PAPA MANGUE IBRAHIMA SYLLA MOYA.

JOIN OUR GUEST STEPHANIE LOVE-PETERSON : EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -CONNECTIONS FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (CAWC) & MEGAN KELLEHER - A DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVOR.

MEET JEFF BADU OF BADU TAX SERVICES AND JOE GATHRING A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR AS WE TALK ABOUT SETTING UP YOURSELF FOR GENERATIONAL WEALTH.   
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THE ILLINOIS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2 WITH JULIO SORIANA - PROGRAM MANAGER STRATEGIC RESPONSE DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS HOUSING DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY (IHDA). STELLA OKERE - PROGRAM COORDINATOR (MSW). YOUTH AND EMPLOYMENT. INTERN & VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR UNITED AFRICAN ORGANIZATION.

IN THIS EPISODE WE WILL BE TALKING TO DR. EVISHA FORD - LCSW - FOUNDER AND EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR iCAN DREAM CENTER & DEBRA VINES  - AUTISM AWARENESS & SUPPORT AGENCY ON THE ISSUE OF DISABILTIES AND HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE CHALLENGES.

In this episode we will be engaging our great guests on the effects of COVID-19 on sports in general. Our focus will be mainly from Africa and the diaspora's perspective with B. Flat (Radio Sports Host - Chicago), Emmanuel Azarmati (2020 Olympics Finalist - Ghana), Nathaniel Atoh (Joy Sports Host - Ghana) and Hassan Mavotu (Youth Soccer Coach - Chicago). 

In this episode we will talk to Chef Eros, the Nigerian who is promoting Africa through food. He's also known as the billionaires' chef. He owns Chef Eros & Co. Some of his notable clients are French President Emmanuel Macron, Mike Adenuga, Aliko Dangote, Lauryn Hill, Don Jazzy, Richard Mofe Damijo, etc...

Our guests are Dr. Magaret King (Founder and President of The Global Institute), Sy Smith (Founder and President of National Block Club University), Dr. Gale Frazier (Vice President of The Global Institute). 

In this episode we will be discussing navigating through intercultural relationships and marriages, specifically through their challenges, opportunities and general experiences. The honorable guests are Guarionex De La Cruz & Hilda De La Cruz, Priest Bonsu & Sequita Bonsu Bolingbrook, Joseph Gentle and Leeann Regis. 

In this episode we will discuss issues currently ongoing with the people of Haiti and South Africa. Featuring are Soraya Sheppard (Executive Director Color Me Africa Fine Arts), Miss Anastasie Senat (President Elect Haitian American Lawyers Association of Illinois), and Daphnee Rene Antoine (Entrepreneur AJP Unlimited, LLC).

Today, we will be talking to the one and only village boy and the biggest YouTuber in Ghana: Wode Maya! Join us as we discuss his story and the importance of connecting the diaspora and Africa. 

African kings and queens coming to the Americas and the Caribbean. Featuring Dr, Melida Harris - Barrow - founder, chairperson 6th region flobal chamber of commerce. Krishna Camerena Surgeon - general director of the national secretariat for the development of Afro Panamanians - Seandap. HH. Grace Eganda - co-founder and director of Aida International Network. 

Meet the royal lineage of Prince Abdul Rahman Dr. Aretmus Gaye PhD Loyola University, adjunct professor; President, the Prince Ibrahima & Isabella Freedom FDN, sport agent ASSF & Fifa. As he narrates the legacy of his great ancestor and the projects in the works. We also look at Liberia from 1821 to present day. My additional distinguished guest is J. Lestor Cheapoo Jr - President/CEO Gulf of Guinea Fishing Agency. Former director for visa and passport evaluation Chinese embassy near Monrovia, People's Republic of China, former administrative manager and PFSO China Union Liberia Ore Mining LTD. Former Chinese interpreter criminal court "E" Temple of Justice Republic of Liberia

In this episode we will be talking to concerned Ghanians in the diaspora who are asking questions regarding socio-polotical issues currently trending in Ghana. Does the country need fixing? Our guests for this discussion are Arnold Appiah (Data Analyst Engineer - USA), M. Ratty (Fashion Designer - Germany), Daniel Amponsah (NPP USA Communication Member), Kwabena Bibini Barema (DJ Fuad - Ghana), Ivan Dormenyo Zaney (Data Base Developer/Blogger - USA).

Meet the team behind TRECC, an FBrands company with real estate and clean technology expertise. We will be discussing their passion and vision to transform and impact black and minority communities in Chicago, U.S. and Africa. The guests are Dejuan A Kea (Co-Founder FBrands LLC.), Deandre Allen (Co-Founder FBrands LLC.) and Senyo Ador (Co-Founder FBrands LLC.)

This episode will focus on the challenges of parenthood these days. We will focus on those in the diaspora and in Ghana specifically. Our distinguished guests are Larko Djabatey Yirenkyi (TV Producer/Director/MC/Content Developer), Noah Ndhlovu (Zambia Blog/Talk Show), Francisca Dickson Arhin (Broadcaster/Journalist), Peter Osei (Realtor/Investor/Business Mogul/President of Limpet Warehouse Staffing).

In this episode we will be talking to the great African leaders in Chicago. The pandemic has been hard on everyone and so we'd like to know how these leaders managed the challenges that they faced. We will also look at the opportunities in working together and being more involved and supportive to local officials when the need arises. The episode will feature David Matanda (Chicago Ugandan Community Leader), Dr. Artemus Gaye (Chicago Liberian Community Leader), Fatima Traore (Chicago Malian Community Leader), Paa Kwesi Sam (Chicago Community Leader), Joseph Amson (Chicago Ivorian community Leader), Francine Abbey (Togolese Community Leader), Francis Cabac (Chicago Cameroon Community) and Chioma Maduko (President Napa - Nigerian American Professional Association).

In this episode we will be looking at the challenges, opportunities and the practical responsibilities of fathers. The distinguished guests are Kofi Marfo, Victor Stepanov, Ernest Kwesi Darkwa Addae and Eddie Sanders.

In this episode we will be looking at the significance of Juneteenth and its connection to the African diaspora with Ted Williams III (Political Science Faculty City of Colleges Chicago), Dr. Asantewa Oppong Wade (Prof. of History Depaul University) and Dr. Clement Adibe (Prof. of Political Science Depaul University)

The issue of tribalism has a foothold in the foundations of Ghana. In this episode Dr. Ren (Executive Director Modern World Institute) will be joining us to have a critical conversation.

How does belonging to more than one culture impact one's identity, social life and perspectives? In this episode we will be talking to Ibrahim Nii Okoe (Ward Superintendent) USA - Ghana, Yasmeen El-Nagar (Boston University Student) USA - Egypt- China, Dhruv Patel (Quality Manager Ferrero) USA - India, and Mrs. Nicole Kwashie (Masters in Education) USA - Ghana