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By Suga Ray

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1-on-1 with Brandon Morel

The Suga Ray ShowFeb 06, 2020

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Interracial Relationships pt.1

Interracial Relationships pt.1

Why are so many Black Men and Black Women dating outside their race? Why are so many of them advocating for others to date outside their race? Hopefully this short talk gives you a glimpse into why this happens so often.
Oct 01, 202208:15
A Message For The New Year Part 2

A Message For The New Year Part 2

Jan 05, 202213:41
A New Year Message... Part 1

A New Year Message... Part 1

As I process the many challenges in my life, I wanted to share it with you all. Know that you will endure whatever you're going through and you will come out stronger. The pain will not last always. And even if it does, you will be stronger, wiser and better because of it. Tap in. Trust your process.
Jan 04, 202213:28
Recap: "Do You Really Care?"
Nov 12, 202101:26
Be Inspired! Happy Saturday 🎇

Be Inspired! Happy Saturday 🎇

What is your will?
Mar 27, 202104:50
A Conversation with Stan Morse

A Conversation with Stan Morse

Stan Morse, candidate for Queensborough President, sat down with us to give tell us a little bit about who he is and why he decided to run for Queensborough President. From rapping, playing basketball, being active in his Community and organizing for social to running for office, Stan Morse has remained consistent in his messaging. Learn more about his Journey here.

To learn more about Stan Morse's campaign for Queensborough President, and to support, visit www.stanforqueens.nyc.

Thank you.

Mar 03, 202143:53
Break Free! (Freedom Friday)

Break Free! (Freedom Friday)

What does Freedom mean to you?

Share this episode with someone who could use it.

Become a monthly subscriber. 


Visit www.transformamerica.net to purchase some merch.


#BreakFree

Feb 12, 202115:41
An Intro to Transform America

An Intro to Transform America

Transform America is a community based brand rooted in the idea that together we achieve more and any systems that are not conducive to the livelihood, liberties and personal and collective pursuits of happiness, must be transformed and built better by the people who have the most at stake.

Visit www.transformamerica.net to learn more and support our initiatives. 

#TogetherWeRise

#PushingHumanityForward

#TransformAmerica

Feb 03, 202109:60
A Big Problem In NYCHA! (Pt.1)

A Big Problem In NYCHA! (Pt.1)

Right here, in NYCHA developments all across the City, residents are living in deplorable and inhumane conditions, including mold, infestation, no cooking gas and no heat, among many others. There are many reasons as to why this happening. Yet, the fact is that tenants can legally withhold rent if they aren't having the agreed upon services met. And we, the people, must solve this decades old problem.


Visit https://j4ac.us/ and get involved in this fight! It's gonna take as many of us as possible to win. 


#TogetherWeRise

#JusticeForAll

#TransformAmerica

Feb 03, 202116:39
Happy New Year!
Jan 07, 202105:34
Dropping Gems pt.2 with Suga Ray & Dannelly

Dropping Gems pt.2 with Suga Ray & Dannelly

It's been over 70 days with no cooking gas at 1-04 Astoria Blvd. That's an entire building in Astoria Houses, a public housing development within the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), where most residents are above 50 years of age. It's insane and inhumane. We need to figure out a new way to organize and maintain public housing, not just in New York City, but across the Nation.

Listen to Dannelly and I discuss this issue..
Dec 10, 202009:57
Dropping Gems pt.1

Dropping Gems pt.1

Suga Ray and Dannelly sit down for a candid conversation.
Dec 10, 202002:07
NYCHA On Strike! (Press Conference)

NYCHA On Strike! (Press Conference)

On Friday November 6th, Justice For All Coalition organized a Press conference to encourage NYCHA tenants Citywide to go on a rent strike and demand that the repairs in their apartments be made immediately.
Nov 12, 202014:17
Choose Yourself!

Choose Yourself!

There are times we find ourselves in situations, personally and professionally, whether romantically, familiarly, and/or friendly, and we don't feel fully loved, valued, respected, honored and worthy. Too often we stay in those situations because they offer some sense of comfortability, maybe even security, yet they bring no happiness nor peace. Today and everyday, I'm encouraging all of us to choose wisely by choosing self! Choose YOU! Give yourself and your people the same energy you're giving to entities that have shown time and time again that they have a complete disregard for your well-being.
Nov 11, 202007:37
Tales Of The South: Told by Emily Blake, a Black Woman born in 1933 Atlanta, Georgia.

Tales Of The South: Told by Emily Blake, a Black Woman born in 1933 Atlanta, Georgia.

Stay tuned for the full conversation between my Aunt Emily Blake and I.

Special thanks to my brother Naiqui for working with me to capture this conversation.
Nov 10, 202011:52
A brief conversation with Miles Hollyhood Casso

A brief conversation with Miles Hollyhood Casso

After experiencing the toughest loss of his life earlier this year, and in the midst of Covid-19, Miles Hollyhood Casso pushed through and is having by far the greatest year of his life. We caught up with him to talk about it. #LanguageOfChampions
Oct 05, 202002:54
1 on 1 with the Education Messiah, Yawne Robinson

1 on 1 with the Education Messiah, Yawne Robinson

A little more than 10 years ago, sister Yawne Robinson birthed Reading 4 Smiles, a dynamic literacy and education program setting Children up for success in a myriad of ways. Earlier this year we caught up with her to discuss the last 10 years of her journey and to talk about the future of education in light of the global pandemic of 2020.
Oct 05, 202001:27:59
1-on-1 with Media Mogul Cyrus Webb

1-on-1 with Media Mogul Cyrus Webb

Earlier this year Media Mogul Cyrus Webb celebrated 17 years of Radio !!! We caught up with him for an in-depth interview about his journey thus far.
Oct 05, 202047:08
1-on-1 with Congressional Candidate Lauren Ashcraft
Jun 17, 202052:33
1-on-1 with Activist & Comedian Ted Alexandro

1-on-1 with Activist & Comedian Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro is a world renowned Comedian and passionate human rights and social justice activist from Queens, NY. Ted has been on the front lines in the many fights for people's freedom and justice for quite some time now. I wanted to bring him on the show because his perspective is essential and his voice is key in transforming how people, particularly white people, think about racism, politics and the pandemic of Black lives being lost at the hands of law enforcement agents throughout the country.
Jun 13, 202048:31
Welcome to Season 2

Welcome to Season 2

Thanks everyone for all the support given in season 1. Season 2 will bring more quality conversations and spotlights on individuals doing great things in their personal lives and/or in the community. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Jun 13, 202001:09
1-on-1 with Brandon Morel

1-on-1 with Brandon Morel

Brandon is a dedicated father, a dynamic artist, and a devout Christian. Hear how the in-home drama he experienced in his childhood led him to art, his middle school Jewish English teacher gave him a Tupac book, an Eminem song literally saved him from suicide and much, much more.
Feb 06, 202001:09:47
Daily Inspiration 1/22/2020, Wellness Wednesday

Daily Inspiration 1/22/2020, Wellness Wednesday

Meditation is an absolute essential component of wellness. In this episode I talk about my experience with meditation and some of the overall benefits.
Jan 23, 202019:36
1-on-1 with TeLisa Daughtry
Jan 15, 202054:14
Daily Inspiration 1/13/2020, Monday Motivation

Daily Inspiration 1/13/2020, Monday Motivation

Stop making excuses on why you haven't accomplished your goals. Stop Playing games with your life and those you love. Be true to them and be true to you. No one can accomplish your goals for you. This is your life. Make it epic!!!
Jan 15, 202009:35
Daily Inspiration 1/11/2020, Sacredness of Food

Daily Inspiration 1/11/2020, Sacredness of Food

On this Sacred Saturday I wanted to talk about the Sacredness of Food and how innerstanding this dynamic can help us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Jan 11, 202017:20
Interview w/Nay Marie, Founder & Editor of Taji Mag

Interview w/Nay Marie, Founder & Editor of Taji Mag

"Nay Marie is a published photographer and retoucher based in New York who captures the essence of Black art, natural hair, and black family, pulling from her experience in multiple genres of photography and image editing. Her combined love for beauty and the community birthed the project Taji Mag which embodies the traditional and modern royalty of Pan-African people and encourages us to love ourselves as we are, not as the media or anyone else suggests we should be."
Jan 09, 202001:03:06
Daily Inspiration 1/8/2020, Wellness Wednesday

Daily Inspiration 1/8/2020, Wellness Wednesday

Today's inspiration is all about remembering to take small moments for yourself. Breathing and being still has a great affect on our state of wellness. Taking just 1 minute, 60 seconds, to breathe, stretch anf be still can do wonders for your mental health, physical health, spiritual health and financial health. In stillness, with attention to our breathing, we access knowledge and wisdom gifted to us since our inception. Tap in. Breathe. Stretch. Be.
Jan 09, 202004:14
Daily Inspiration 1/4/2020, Sacred Saturday, Honoring Your Parents.

Daily Inspiration 1/4/2020, Sacred Saturday, Honoring Your Parents.

In the Islamic text, Surah 2 Ayah 38 of the Holy Quran, as well as in the Christian text, Exodus 20:12 in the Holy Bible, there is great wisdom about honoring your parents. This is a 20 minute talk on my perspective on Honoring not only our Human Parents, but our most Ancient parents, Mother Nature and Father Time. Tune in. Vibe with me. Share with your network.
Jan 05, 202021:33
Daily Inspiration 1/3/2020, Freedom Friday!

Daily Inspiration 1/3/2020, Freedom Friday!

Freedom begins in the mind. If your mind isn't free, no matter your location or material possession, you will always be held captive by something or someone. Value freedom above all things.
Jan 03, 202003:51
Daily Inspiration 1/2/2020, Throwback Thursday, Sankofa!

Daily Inspiration 1/2/2020, Throwback Thursday, Sankofa!

Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. It means "it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind." I implore each of you to go back and learn from your past so that you can build the future your heart desires and your mind envisions.
Jan 02, 202008:46
Daily Inspiration 1/1/2020, New Year, New You! Imani (Faith)

Daily Inspiration 1/1/2020, New Year, New You! Imani (Faith)



"It is not the movement of the clock that produces the newness of life, it is the movement of the mind..."

New Year, New Me!!! Keep Imani (Faith) with You and you will bring forth a better, higher expression of yourself... I believe in you!!!! #Transform #NewYearNewMe #NewMind
Jan 02, 202010:41
Daily Inspiration 12/31/19, Truthful Tuesday, New Year's Eve!!!

Daily Inspiration 12/31/19, Truthful Tuesday, New Year's Eve!!!

I am grateful. I am humbled. I am excited for all that's to come. Let's build more power in 2020!!!
Jan 01, 202009:48
Daily Inspiration 12/30/19, Monday Motivation & Nia (Purpose)

Daily Inspiration 12/30/19, Monday Motivation & Nia (Purpose)

Today is the 5th day of Kwanzaa, it's principle is Nia, or Purpose. Self Determination, or Kujichagulia is my personal favorite principle, but I think Nia, or Purpose, is the most important. For without purpose, what would we be determined to do? Tune in. Vibe with me.
Dec 30, 201904:12
Daily Inspiration - 12/28/19 - Umoja, Kujichagulia and Ujima recap.

Daily Inspiration - 12/28/19 - Umoja, Kujichagulia and Ujima recap.

Honoring and sharing my perspective on the first 3 days of Kwanzaa.
Dec 29, 201915:55
In-Depth with Congressional Candidate for NY-12, Erica Vladimer
Dec 24, 201932:03
Daily Inspiration - 12/20/19, Freedom Friday

Daily Inspiration - 12/20/19, Freedom Friday

We are all born free! Yet, many of us find ourselves in bondage. Whether we are physically imprisoned, mentally, emotionally and spiritually stuck, or financially struggling, we all can achieve freedom is every area of our lives.
Dec 20, 201908:44
Daily Inspiration 12/19/19 -Throwback Thursday

Daily Inspiration 12/19/19 -Throwback Thursday

Without yesterday, today would not be. Honor your past. Give thanks for the strength to grow through trials and tribulations.
Dec 20, 201906:08
Daily Inspiration, 12/18/19 - Wellness Wednesday

Daily Inspiration, 12/18/19 - Wellness Wednesday

Wellness is always in your reach. Physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and financial wellness is at your fingertips.
Dec 19, 201907:42
Daily Inspiration 12/17/19: Human Trafficking

Daily Inspiration 12/17/19: Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking is a very heinous and real crime that is prevalent in every country on Earth. It can happen to anyone of us and our children. We as men and women must come together to stop it now!
Dec 17, 201919:14
Daily Inspiration 12/16/19: Monday Blue's

Daily Inspiration 12/16/19: Monday Blue's

It's Monday! I personally love Mondays. It represents so much opportunity for me. What does Monday represent for you?
Dec 16, 201906:11
Daily Inspiration 12/15/19: Emotions

Daily Inspiration 12/15/19: Emotions

These are my thoughts on how expressing human emotions in itself is a strength.
Dec 15, 201914:39
Parenting: Do you spank your children? Why or why not? Pt.1

Parenting: Do you spank your children? Why or why not? Pt.1

In this episode I spoke with Jocelyn, who is the mother of a wonderful 10yr old boy. We spoke about her experience being hit as a child, whether or not she hits her son, and many other aspects of parenthood, discipline and accountability. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
Nov 18, 201901:28:03
November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019

Nov 15, 201900:47
Trusting Your Process!

Trusting Your Process!

A lot of people throw around the term "Trust the process" and you can tell by their actions and response to certain things that they are not fully trusting the process.
Nov 15, 201902:32
Mental Health Matters with Zee the Artist

Mental Health Matters with Zee the Artist

Hear how 28yr old Zekquana Roseboro, also known as Zee the Artist, has made great progress in her lifelong battle with Mental Illness.
Oct 10, 201946:48