Coffee Conversations with Greg J

Coffee Conversations with Greg J

Unapologetically Black perspectives. Culturally Relevant conversation with thought leaders from all over the diaspora. Topics are reflective contemplations of current issues and trends centered in arts and culture in the global Black community. We seek truth. We seek to inform and inspire the Beloved Community. Greg J. is a media executive, producer, arts and culture advocate and global thinker. His long career at Black Radio has given him a front row seat to the lifestyles, trends and perspectives of the Black American Community. Driven by a deeply thoughtful desire to build bridges of music, arts and culture with Africa and African America, Greg is a culture keeper, seeking to provide information, music and cultural experiences rooted in art from all over the world. He is an accomplished arts experience producer, having created and administered some of the top community music stages and arts activations across the Southland and indeed the world. This podcast can be heard and downloaded wherever you get your favorite podcasts. You can also view the live-streamed programs on YouTube Coffee Conversations withy Greg J is a production of Beach City Radio and supported by the Kalimba Song Coffee Company

Episodes

Reflections of Malcom X - Now More than Ever... Torrence Brannon-Reese

May 12, 2025 • 59 mins
May 19 marks the 100th Birthday of Malcolm X. In this episode, we are reflecting with arts and culture icon Torrence Brannon-Reese as he shares perspectives of thought founded on the history of Malcolm, and celebrate his long standing vision of designating a sretch of Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles as the Malcom X Corridor. Profound discussion!!
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Stand with South Africa: Pastor Kelvin Sauls & Paul Turner

April 11, 2025 • 60 mins
South Africa has been in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration. Clearly South Arican born Elon Musk has a great deal of influence in these decisions. Listen as we encourage the people to support South Africa. What are the issues there? What should we as Black Americans Be aware of? What is Land Expropriation? Listen and contemplate… Pastor Kelvin Sauls is a South African born faith leader and community activist centered on iss...
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Contemplations of USAID, The Congo - Paul Turner, International Economic Development Professional

March 13, 2025 • 41 mins
In the whirlwind of executive orders and conflagrations of federal government administration, we see this all is happening in the midst of conflict in the Congo, and the concellation of the work being done by USAID.. These actions affect relief and community development work in Africa. Paul Turner has worked on the continent for years providing expertise in economic development and aducation. He brings a knowledgable and sobering p...
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Conversation with Nasty Nes Rodriguez - Rest in Peace

February 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Recently, the Hip-Hop industry lost a legend. Nasty Nes was essential in claiming Seattle's place in the rap matrix through the massive success of Sir Mix A Lot, NastyMix Records was a dynamic imprint that illuminated an obscure geographic region in terms of rap music. We recorded this broadcast in 2024 and did not publish it because we had a really bad technical day. And so now today as we mourn the passing of Nasty Nes Rodriguez,...
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City of Long Beach votes to raise Pan African Flag during Black History Month

February 12, 2025 • 4 mins
Following a motion forwarded by Long Beach City Councilmember Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, and seconded by Councilmember Dr. Jodi Ricks-Oddie, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the raising of the Pan African Flag. The motion requested that annually, the flag will fly alongside the Stars and Stripes, The State of California Flag and the City of Long Beach flag on the plaza of the Long Beach Civic Center as an acknowledgement of...
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Liberia to the USA - Gwen AUstin: Businesswoman, Author, Philanthropist

February 7, 2025 • 46 mins
We are honored to speak with Gwen Austin - a prominent businesswoman, author and philanthropist. She is a Liberian-born American residing in the LA area. She shares her story of immigration to this country and reflects on the changes she has seen in the US and the changes we are seeing on the Continent.
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Serving Altadena Community thru the Devastating Eaton Fire - Dr. Belinda Allen, West Angeles Community Development Corporation

January 29, 2025 • 20 mins
The fires raging across the Los Angeles area have been devastating. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out. In Altadena the devastation is apocalyptic as thousands are left with nothing after thier homes have completely burned down. Generations of African Americans left homeless and in despair. And yet, the West Angeles Community Development Corporation once again steps into its more than 30 year old reputation of being a solid a...
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Civic Engagement & Cultural Celebrations

January 28, 2025 • 21 mins
 Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day has been a centerpiece in cities all over the Southland. In recent years, it would appear that black centered cultural celbrations have been muted.So what are the cultural  and civic nuances in presenting cultural celebrations? Is there an air of anti blackness? In Long Beach, CA activists believe city government has minimized black reppresentation in the MLK celebrations. How do communi...
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Black Immigration Perspective - Pamela Asobo-Anchang, Publisher Immigrant Magazine

January 21, 2025 • 51 mins
And so, as the peaceful transition of power takes place, the government is taking action against immigrants.  We hear talk of mass deportation and birthrights, The narrative has folk stereotypically thinking of  Latino immigrants. However; the discussion affects the Diasporic immigrants. Black folk from Africa, the Caribbean, South America et. al. We discus immigration with the publisher of Immigrant Magazine, Pamela Asobo Anchang ...
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Boots on the Ground-the Altadena Fires: Pastor G. LaKeith Kenebrew

January 16, 2025 • 47 mins
As wildfires siege LA County, we turn our attention to the community of Altadena, where a vibrant community of black folk have lived for generations. The neighborhood has been deeply impacted by the wildfires in an incredibly and unimaginable way. Pastor G. LaKeith Kenebrew of the Hillside Church of God in Christ in Altadena joins us to share his experiences in the fire. A part of the church property was burned  and Pastor lost his...
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The Consciousness of Holistic Nutrition - Dr. Sharita Yazid

December 30, 2024 • 28 mins
As we move through the festive season and into the new year, we are eating a lot. Being mindful of how and what we eat is essential to our consciousness as a people. Disease, unhealthy diets and pratices set us up for discproportinate disease and malady in our communties. Dr. Sharita Yazid speaks to us live from Accra Ghana with a strong conversation about food and the necessity of holistic nutrition consciousness. 
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The Meaning of Kwanzaa - Did Karenga really invent the Nguzu Saba? - RW Akile

December 27, 2024 • 82 mins
We're taking an examination of Kwanzaa - What is it? How did it start? Did Dr. Karenga really develop the Nguzu Saba? Long time Kwanzaa and the former/original Director of the Kwanzaa People of Color Coordinating Committee RW Akile as he shares first hand observations of the history of Kwanzaa. You will be surprised!
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Conversation with Wutah Kobby - One of Ghana's Biggest Music Stars

December 14, 2024 • 32 mins
Its the seaso of "Ghana in December" and we're linking with one of Ghana's top music stars. Wutah Kobby is well know having a huge discography of hits and production credits for many of the most popular artsts in the West African Nation. We're talking cultural exchange, Ghana's relevance in the world music scene and general perspectives on music, arts and culture. This is a fascinating conversation. 
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Reparations in California: Where Do We Go From Here? - Attorney Kamillah V. Moore

December 6, 2024 • 44 mins
As we face uncertain paths in government, reparations has been a vigorous discussion in California. After a landmark 1100 page report composed by a select Reparations Task Force and supported by State Government, two critical reparations bills were to be voted on during the last Legislative Session in the State Capitol. Suddenly and with seemingly no explanation, the vote for those bills did not happen. It would seem that the Calif...
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Black Men won't Vote?! Reparations Controversy?! Election concerns in SoCal?!

October 17, 2024 • 50 mins
There is this narrative out there that says Black men will not vote for VP KLamala Harris because she is a woman. I have never heard any man speak like that. Brothas are looking at policy as far as I know... And then in California, the California Legislative Black Caucus botched reparations vote advanced after the historic and detailed report delivered by the Reparations Task Force. Some say the bills were flawed. OThers say the bi...
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Haiti: Lingering Crisis at Home; Racism in the US - Dr. Jude Azad

October 2, 2024 • 31 mins
We wanted to get an update on the crisis in Haiti. and then Trump made the outrageous claim that Haitian immigrants are eating cats and dogs in Springfield, OH. Today, we are joined by Haitian Community activist Dr. Jude Azad who shares with us the hooros in Haiti, and his community'sd experience in Springfield as rumps remarks have ignited a firestorm of hate against Haitians in thier town. 
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Ancestral Intelligence - Dr. Tony Browder

September 16, 2024 • 50 mins
As we are consumed with a contentious presidential election, are we in danger of losing our African Centered Consciousness? Are we losing the essence of African Centered thought? How do we reconcile our ccultural center in this day and time that also tries to stoke our patriotism? Dr. Tony Browder joins us to discuss our Ancestral Intelligence, encouraging the audience to read and research and become aware and educated about our Af...
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Trump & Christians: A Black Church Perspective - Pastor Mark Whitlock, Reid Temple AME Church

August 6, 2024 • 40 mins
Trump exhorts all Christians to vote for him... What does this mean? We reached out to one of our most endearing theological scholars and Church leaders, Dr. Mark Whitlock, Pastor of the Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, MD for perspective.. This is fascinating discussion from a black church perspective...
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Wait. What?!!! NABJ invites Trump to confab - Beverly White, renowned journalist

August 2, 2024 • 24 mins
The Nationa Association of Black Journalists is holding its national convention this week in Chicago. They invited Former President Donald Trump. Many objected to the invitation, some even resigned their membership within the organization. And then the line of questioning... we reached out to longtime NABJ member and veteran, renowned news anchor Beverly White (now retired) as she reflects on what she witnessed today in a fireworks...
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Kamala and the Democratic Pivot - Carolyn Fowler, California Democratic Party

July 30, 2024 • 53 mins
What a whirlwind of events!! First the debate debacle.... then the Assassination Attempt... then Presidential COVID... then the bombshell announcement of pulling out of the race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris... tens of thousands of black women and men mobilize to raise millions of dollars and to drum up support for this historic moment... We reached out to speak with Carolyn Fowler, Controller of the California democratic Party an...
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