The Suga Ray Show

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Lauren Ashcraft, a young progressive, is running for Congress in NY Congressional District 12, which is one of the more ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse districts in NYC. She has bold plans and ideas. We got into it all during this conversation. Check it out and get to know Lauren at www.laurenashcraft.com.

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.

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.

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.

Meditation is an absolute essential component of wellness. In this episode I talk about my experience with meditation and some of the overall benefits.

At age 15 TeLisa Daughtry taught herself how to code. 20+yrs later, she's on her 10th venture! Learn more about her fascinating and inspiring journey by tuning in to this jewel packed interview. Visit her websites at www.telisad.com and www.flytechnista.com #WomenInTech #Flytechnista #GirlsRunTheWorld

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!!!

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.

"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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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

I am grateful. I am humbled. I am excited for all that's to come. Let's build more power in 2020!!!

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.

Honoring and sharing my perspective on the first 3 days of Kwanzaa.

Erica Vladimer (D) is building a powerful people driven campaign for Congress in New York's 12th Congressional District. A licensed attorney, with more than a decade as an advocate and public servant, Erica realized that in order to put her voice, and the voices of the many like her, at the forefront, she had to run for office herself! Visit her website and get familiar with this powerhouse. www.ericaforny.com

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.

Without yesterday, today would not be. Honor your past. Give thanks for the strength to grow through trials and tribulations.

Wellness is always in your reach. Physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and financial wellness is at your fingertips.

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!

It's Monday! I personally love Mondays. It represents so much opportunity for me. What does Monday represent for you?

These are my thoughts on how expressing human emotions in itself is a strength. 

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!

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.

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