KMOJ's Community Viewpoint

Father's Day is celebrated on June 18, come with us as we take the Month of June to celebrate "Fathers" this week we take the time to highlight the role of "stepfather" and just as important their roles are in the family dynamics and foundation.

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. 4 Opinions discuss providing support, educating the public, and advocating for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 4 Opinions take you on a journey to discuss the road to seeking a healthy mental state. Guest Mental Health Therapist and Educator; Dr. Rashida discuss how to create spaces to keep one healthy in all aspects of life, how to discover mental health awareness, create foundations and lifestyles to stay healthy, and resources to obtain help.

4 Opinions discuss ways to seek and identify Mental Health therapists and help for those who are struggling with mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Rashida Licensed Therapist and Educator joins 4Opinions to navigate and help breakdown ways to increase acknowledging Mental Health and it's Awareness. Each host shares intimate stories of identifying the journey to seeking help during mental health crisis's.

Black men discuss the rhetoric of the new media blogs, "The ManOSphere" Black men discuss topics and strengths to build black men foundations.

With the mind engaged as part of the romance process, lists become very valuable. Have society become to obsessed with creating a "list" for relationships. Is this a Do or Don't prior to dating.

4Opinions discuss the ever-so relevant topics of Black Americans still not seeking mental health therapy, or feeling that there is a great need to seek therapy.

Traditionally, in relationships women are always gifted feminine gifts... like flowers, perfume etc. In a social media experiment, women decided to give men flowers and the reactions were unexpected to most and challenged from both sides. Has it became the norm to give me roses while in a romantic relationship and if so , how did the times change.

4Opinions discuss the question of while you are in a relationship who is to love more in the relationship, the male or the female. Are percentages required for relationships today? Will a relationship be able to have longevity if each parties are not giving there part in the relationship.

4 Opinions explore the pros and cons of the dating scene in the Twin Cities. Together we will share experiences of how dating has affected the journey's to obtaining sustainable relationships in the Twin Cities. Each guest share some of the tools you may need in finding that special someone. Together with 4 Opinions, we have special guests; Alex Merritt the Love Engineer, Leslie Young, Prince Corbett and Counselor and Educator Rashida Fisher aka the Love Doctor . This show was made possible in part with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

4 Opinions talk about the spirit of Delusion, the world has taken on a great role to not face everyday issues and to most seems as if they have created a independent world of delusion. 4 Opinions break down how and what to do if you are connected with someone who walks in the spirit of delusion. Is it worth the approach to change the thinking?

KayCyy has made a business out of vibes. Infusing surrealistic soundscapes with metallic vocals and impressionistic lyrics that spill out like secrets, the 24-year-old GRAMMY-winning ,Kenyan born, Minnesota native merges confidence with clandestine cool, delivering sleek, immersive songs for a new generation of ragers. He blends those gifts wherever he goes, from Ye’s Donda—where he made multiple contributions—to “Flew By You,” a dreamlike single.

Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter. We are focused on sharing perspectives that are often unshared or unheard because they challenge what we think we know. In this program, guests are the experts of their own reality.Stayci Bell is a daughter, mother, grandmother, gardener, photographer, actress, puppeteer, healer, leader and story tell. Stayci defines her self as an Everything-ist. Her work has been on Nicollet Mall, in church basements, in homeless shelters, and in the Guthrie Theater as part of Zamia Theater. Stayci is a grower of plants and people.

Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter. We are focused on sharing perspectives that are often unshared or unheard because they challenge what we think we know. In this program, guests are the experts of their own reality.Stayci Bell is a daughter, mother, grandmother, gardener, photographer, actress, puppeteer, healer, leader and story tell. Stayci defines her self as an Everything-ist. Her work has been on Nicollet Mall, in church basements, in homeless shelters, and in the Guthrie Theater as part of Zamia Theater. Stayci is a grower of plants and people.

Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter. We are focused on sharing perspectives that are often unshared or unheard because they challenge what we think we know. In this program, guests are the experts of their own reality.Today in part two of a two-part episode, Dr. Lewis discusses their experiences in academia. Dr. Moten is a Black Feminist Historian who specializes in 20th Century United States and Women’s/Gender History with a specialization in African American Women’s History. She recently authored the book Continually Working, which tells the stories of Black working women who resisted employment inequality in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Disruptive Narratives highlight people impacted by history and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment but may not have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is space for people radically re-imagining a path forward but not necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter. We are focused on sharing perspectives that are often unshared or unheard because they challenge what we think we know. In this program, guests are the experts of their own reality.Today in part one of a two-part episode, Dr. Lewis discusses their experiences in academia. Dr. Moten is a Black Feminist Historian who specializes in 20th Century United States and Women’s/Gender History with a specialization in African American Women’s History. She recently authored the book Continually Working, which tells the stories of Black working women who resisted employment inequality in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from the 1940s to the 1970s.

New Beginnings welcomes Unity South Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and West Metro Hypnosis. Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie share exciting details on how to convert your unpaid work experience forward in reinventing your career. Hear about The Selby Jazz festival kicking off this weekend.

Louis King of the African American Community Response Team, Community Leaders, Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioners hold a Townhall discussing education disparities and solutions. The discussion centers on ways the State can get involved with direct help to students of color.

KMOJ continues doing its part to foster safe communities and also to help it heal following the aftermath of the George Floyd murder. Listen to a short montage of KMOJ's work-product taken from live interviews and public service announcements.

Housing First: KMOJ explores Housing Challenges and Opportunities, So Our Community Can Thrive – Hour 2The program continues the exploration of how housing challenges affect people in our communities from Hour 1. In this program, we look at what is now being done to mediate the effects of these historical inequities, and current efforts to create more affordable housing in the twin cities, as well as what is being done to end homelessness in our communities. In February of 2020, KMOJ hosted a live community conversation, moderated by KMOJ’s Zannie K, and featuring researcher Dr. Brittany Lewis, legal aid attorney Joey Dobson, Ward 5 Council Member Jeremiah Ellison, and former executive director the of MPHA, Tracey Scott. The program also highlights the voices and stories of many community members speaking about their housing challenges and opportunities. The event on February 4th, 2020 took place at the Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center and was hosted by KMOJ and Twin Cities PBS. KMOJ’s “Housing First” programming was made possible by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Culture Heritage Fund. Twin Cities PBS received funding from The Pohlad Family Foundation to help support this event. **

The program features: Daniel Bergin, a filmmaker and longtime producer with Twin Cities PBS, speaking about his film “Jim Crow of the North”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWQfDbbQv9EResearchers from Mapping Prejudice speaking about their project which visualizing the hidden histories of race and privilege in the urban landscape. https://www.mappingprejudice.org/ We hear from Laronda Lake about her path out of homelessness. We hear from Lorrhonda Byrd, MHHA, Program Coordinator at The Link Minnesota. http://www.thelinkmn.org/Neeraj Mehta, Director of Learning for the McKnight Foundation, shares key insights about housing policies and their impact on residents. And we hear from Seanne Thomas, with ABC REALTY, LLC, and the East Side Development Corporation.KMOJ’s “Housing First” programming was made possible by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Culture Heritage Fund.

KMOJ Hosts Chantel SinGs and Freddie Bell shine a light on how sex trafficking hurts women and our communities. The program explores the causes behind this violent and illegal economy. And how some brave survivors are finding freedom. The program features interviews with Breaking Free survivors, Rev. Alika Galloway and the survivors' group at Liberty Community Church, UROC (Lauren Martin), a trucker with Brenny Trucking in St. Cloud (Truckers against Trafficking), Logan Tootle (MWIRC), Josh Waltzing from Alexandria (Men as Peacemakers) and more. This programming was made possible by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.