Rev. Nathaniel Wright was licensed to the ministry on December 8, 1996.Throughout the early portion of his religious career, Rev. Wright served on the Calvary Baptist Church Ministerial Staff as a youth minister. Reverend Wright was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on September 28, 2003 and in January 2004 he stepped into the role of Interim Pastor at Calvary. On December 11, 2005, Reverend Wright was installed as the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Today, Rev. Wright contin

This week Gerald Hector welcomes to It's Easy Son, Dr. Richard Lapchick. He is an eminent scholar, an endowed chair & director of The Devos Sport Business Management, and also the Director for The Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport. He is a well known national and international figure as it pertains to the intersection of sports, social equity and justice. He is the author of over seventeen books and six hundred articles. Over his career he has been a consistent voice

"This week Gerald Hector welcomes to It's Easy Son three former guests. Mr. Wolde Harris, Mr. Gregory Simmonds, and Mr. Andre Virtue return to speak about the sport of football/soccer. They share their love for the game, how it impacts and changes the lives of young people, and their thoughts on how to lift the sport further specifically on the island nation of Jamaica. All three perspectives point to how we can make education and development through the "beautiful game" a to

This week on IT'S EASY SON, Mr. Gerald Hector welcomes Dr. Charlie Nelms, a nationally recognized leader in higher education, a compelling storyteller, and a dedicated activist. One of eleven children born to subsistence farmers in the Arkansas Delta, Charlie experienced first-hand the pain of poverty and the sting of racism and American style apartheid. He did not merely read about “Colored Only” waiting rooms, water fountains, and restrooms; he used them. While growing up i

This week on It's Easy Son, Mr. Gerald Hector talks with Mr. Andre' Virtue, man, father, mentor, coach and educator. With a very calming a peaceful presence, Andre’ Virtue is a man of simplicity, vision and faith. He is a man who listens more than he speaks, except of course when it comes to those things he loves dearly; Football and faith. Before becoming husband and father to his two sons, he was and continues to be a father figure to many. The young boys and girls from all

12 Noon ET "In this episode of Done Dissertation Office Hours we talk with Mr. Askia Talib-deen, doctoral student at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. We discuss his journey from prison to the PhD, how learning is not about the outcome, and advice to give for doctoral students looking to navigate the dissertation process." - Dr. Ramon Goings 12:30 PM Glenn Best welcomes Mrs. Deanna Brown Thomas to Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame! "Mrs. Brown Thomas is President of The Jam

"Queens, New York born—southern beauty raised in Augusta Georgia, Mrs. Brown Thomas comes from music royalty! She is a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio & TV personality, actress, writer and daughter of “The Legendary Godfather of Soul”, Mr. James Brown. Mrs. Brown Thomas is President of The James Brown Family Foundation,,, Inc. (JBFF) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created according to the wishes of James Brown. Through JBFF, she advocates charitable giving and conduc

"This week Gerald Hector invites four guests to It's Easy Son. Now that Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy's documented success at Johnson C. Smith University is publicly available in electronic formats, co-authors Dr. Brian Johnson, Dr. Sharon Raynor and Mr. Benny Smith join the podcast to reflect upon the impact and inspiration Dr. Yancy has on the higher education landscape. A pioneer whose vision created one the period of greatest growth and prosperity in the university's history.

This Sunday on #HBCUSmartTV, join us for #SmartSundays featuring a great lineup including: @DrRamonGoings with special guest, @MiaWright at 12 Noon ET! "Imagine a life where you can be fulfilled in your true purpose?" Our Done Dissertation Office Hours guest @miawright is helping women across the globe do just that. Not only is she influencing the world, she is also currently a doctoral student! In this upcoming episode we will learn more about Mia’s educational journey, expe

This week, Mr. Gerald Hector welcomes, CEO of Own Touch Soccer Academy, Mr. Gregory Simmonds. This episode airs Wednesday evening at 8pm ET on HBCUiRadio ( bit.ly/HBCUiRadio) and HBCU Smart TV ( available on ROKU, Amazon FireTV and HBCUSmartTV.com/watch-live) Before turning professional, Gregory Simmonds was his high school’s (Sherwood High School, Olney, Maryland) first ever All-American athlete. He also still holds the record for goals scored at his alma mater, Howard Univ

Associate Professor of Surgery ASTS Transplant Fellowship Program Director | UWMC Surgical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant | SCH Interim Surgeon-in-Chief | SCH Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery www.seattlechildrens.org Dr. André Dick is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington MedicalCenter and Seattle Children’s Hospital. He was born in Jamaica and attended medical school at the State University of New York School of Medicine a

Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock presents the first of the 2021-2022 Colloquium Series entitled, "Communicating with Administrators: Tips for Educators". Facilitator: Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock, Owner/CEO of Prodigious Music Concepts, LLC tlbrock@prodigiousmusicconcepts.org (470) 771-9447 (business cell) Guest Panelists: Dr. Patrick Moore (South Carolina State University), Dr. Myron Brown (Winston-Salem State University), and Professor Charles Conner (Tucker High School) Audience: This w

Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of Schools. Currently, Dr. Brown is serving as the Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) in Ithaca, New York. During his tenure in Ithaca, the Ithaca City School District has experienced unprecedented levels of success. Dr. Brown has received various awards and recognitions. The 2017 New York State Superintendent of th

Philip L. McKenzie is an anthropologist who uses his expertise in culture to advise organizations on how best to thrive in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment. Philip uses his quantitative background and Wall Street experience in combination with a qualitative understanding of social, economic and cultural movements to unmask complex opportunities and identify significant trends that impact and uncover viable futures. Philip’s work has placed him at the cent

This week Gerald Hector welcomes to his 50th episode of It's Easy Son, Dr. Samantha Madhosingh. Psychologist, author, motivational speaker, executive coach, mother and friend. She shares her journey from her early years living in the UK, to Jamaica, to the USA and what those moves taught her about her family and herself. Always the inspiration, she shares her highs and lows in those moves, and how those experiences shaped her thinking and work she does today. A very unselfish

This week Gerald Hector welcomes to the podcast, academician, scholar, philanthropist, lecturer and orthodontist, Dr. Nigel Knight. He is a several times graduate of the prestigious #HowardUniversity, where his academic pursuits resulted in his name listed along hallways of the dental school. He is that committed to his chosen craft. His list of clients with "beautiful smiles" is extensive. An extremely quiet and humble individual, his influence on so many people is palpable,

This week on It's Easy Son, Gerald welcomes Dr. Brian Johnson, the President of Warner Pacific University. In addition to being his former colleague at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Johnson is also a past president of the historic Tuskegee University, Assistant Provost at Austin Peay State University and has held other roles at the senior levels of higher education at Johnson C. Smith University and Mercy College in Manhattan. A scholar par exc

This week on It's Easy Son, Gerald welcomes to the podcast Dr. Kelli Rainey. A former colleague at Johnson C. Smith University, she shares her journey from childhood through her current role as Senior Director at Anthology (formerly Campus Labs). Listen in as she highlights various intersections of her passion, drive and execution that saw her meteoric rise to the C Suite at one of the nations storied HBCUs. Considered an expert in college and university assessment, she defin

This week Gerald Hector welcomes to "It's Easy Son" his former colleague at Ithaca College and currently the Chief Human Resource Officer for the University of Tennessee System, Mr. Brian K. Dickens. The consummate professional, advisor, counselor, career coach and mentor, he stops by to share his journey from his early years to the huge role and responsibility he has today. Listen in as he shares all the various obstacles that were before him, but through grit, determination

This week Gerald Hector welcomes to Its Easy Son, Mr. Keith W. McIntosh. He is the Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of Richmond where he has served since August 2016. Prior to joining the University of Richmond, Keith was the CIO at Ithaca College, CIO at Pima County Community College District, and held various progressive IT leadership positions during his distinguished twenty four years of service in the United St