Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys

Special guest: Stephanie Covington Armstrong, author of "Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia". Armstrong vividly describes her struggle as a black woman with bulimia. This is the first book by and among black women about eating disorders and in it, Armstrong answers many questions about why black women often do not seek traditional therapy for emotional problems. Special Guest: Laurie Vanderboom,Director of Programs for the National Eating Disorders Association. Her recent projects are the development of several comprehensive on-line Toolkits for Parents, Educators and the soon to be released Coaches Toolkit.

SPECIAL GUEST: Entrepreneur, philanthropist, brother, son, friend are all words that can describe Nehemiah S. Davis. Davis has been a business minded individual since high school, selling random items to make lunch money or spending money for the weekend. In 2007, after having a few nine to five gigs he decided to go into business for himself. Davis had a plan to be an innovative industry leader with an alternative method to cleaning gruesome gum off the sidewalks of city streets, naming that sector of his company Spray Away's Bubblegum Boy. Everyday new ideas would come to mind, so instead of having one company this young man, created Ndent Worldwide Group, LLC which would be the parent company for his creations. The same year Davis opened Ndent's Fresh N' Fruity Produce Truck, with much success Mr. Davis sold this sector in 2008, to pursue other opportunities. Ndent Worldwide Group has transformed Spray Away's Bubblegum Boy into a full service janitorial and demolition company, known to the world today as Asset Cleanouts. In addition to the for profit businesses, the Nehemiah Davis Foundation was formed and committed to the community, children, charity and the well being of society as a whole. Davis always wants to give even when he does not have, since 2007 the company has been providing food and clothing for the homeless, having holiday festivities for children, providing school supplies and this is just to name a few. If there is a need Davis tries his best to fulfill it. Feeding the homeless is a weekly obligation for the Foundation and Nehemiah may have bills due, but he makes a way to provide for others with the support of God.

SPECIAL GUESTS: DoSomething.org and Liz Claiborne Fight Teen Dating Abuse Grant Winners. Alyssa Korman, Mikala Jennings, and Cheyenne Ruiz.Check out www.loveisnotabuse.com. SPECIAL GUEST: Beverly M. Black is a professor in the School of Social work at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Black co-authored the book Programs to Reduce Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault: Perspectives on What Works with Arlene Weisz. SPECIAL GUEST: Arlene Weisz, Associate Professor, has been on the faculty of the School of Social Work at Wayne State University since 1995, where she serves as director of the doctoral program. Dr. Weisz co-authored the book Programs to Reduce Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault: Perspectives on What Works with Dr Beverly Black. SPECIAL GUEST: Christina Alex directs Start Strong Bronx (www.startstrongbronx.org). Read her blog of resources for teens and her articles published in Girls’ Life, Washington Monthly, the New York Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer among others at www.christinaalex.com.

Special Guest: Ina Lipman, Executive Director of the Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF).Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a privately funded program, established in 1998, whose mission is to broaden educational opportunities for students from low-income families in the Philadelphia area by providing them with financial access to safe, high quality, tuition-based schools. It is the largest provider of scholarship support in grades K-8 in Pennsylvania. There are more than 200 private and parochial schools that participate in CSFP’s program. The average tuition for these schools is $2,500 per year. The scholarships are all need-based and awarded by lottery. Applications are available online at www.csfphiladelphia.org, as well as at all branches of The Free Library of Philadelphia YMCA’s, Police Athletic League and Philadelphia Park and Recreation Centers. Completed applications must be received by CSFP no later than March 1, 2010. Only the first 7,000 applications received will be processed and entered into the lottery. Scholarship award selections (by lottery) will be made in mid-March. For more information about CSFP, please contact CSFP Executive Director, Ina B. Lipman at (215) 670-8410.

M.K. Asante, Jr. is an award-winning author and filmmaker who the Philadelphia Inquirer calls “a rare, remarkable talent that brings to mind the great artists of the Harlem Renaissance.” The author of three celebrated books, Asante is the recipient of the 2009 Langston Hughes Award. His latest book, It's Bigger Than Hip Hop, was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "An empowering book that moves you to action and to question status quo America." His other books are the award-winning poetry collections, Beautiful. And Ugly Too and Like Water Running Off My Back, winner of the Jean Corrie Prize from the Academy of American Poets. He wrote and produced the film 500 Years Later, winner of five international awards including the Breaking the Chains award from the United Nations. He wrote and directed The Black Candle, an award-winning film narrated by Maya Angelou. Asante studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, earned his BA from Lafayette College, and an MFA from the UCLA School of Film and Television. He is a professor of film and creative writing at Morgan State University. You can learn more at his website: www.mkasante.com.

Mingo is a vocalist, lyricist, performer, and a musician innovator. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and experienced his first musical performance in the Baptist Church. Gospel is his first teacher and his first Love. Mingo prides himself on his writing and singing of songs which have profound lyrical content. He believes that “music should touch one’s soul, while inspiring and motivating others.” He further describes his art form as a mixture of: Jazz, Spirituals, and Rhythm & Blues which express positive vibrations. Mingo has performed at numerous venues along with other well known artist such as Frankie Beverly & Maze, Kindred Family Soul, the Delfonics, the Intruders just to name a few. Mingo’s band is called Khemestry, brining the right mixture and balance of music to each audience.

SPECIAL GUEST: Samuel F. Reynolds is a practicing astrologer in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. He has trained with some of the most notable minds in the astrological world, like Alan Oken, Robert Zoller, and Christopher Warnock, all of whom have helped him obtain his Level III certificate from NCGR in 2004. He writes for numerous online and print publications, including aol.com and tarot.com. He’s also been a speaker at national astrology conferences, like Moses Siregar’s Blast conference, the International Society for Astrological Research’s National Conference and the State of the Art astrology conference in Buffalo, NY in the fall 2009. Samuel provides astrological counseling for Robert Currey's Astro*Live*Link, a British-based dial-in service dedicated to astrological counseling for people throughout the English speaking world, and on weekends, he has hosted the “Zodiac Lounge”, a NYC-based spiritual bazaar, where he brings together various healers and seers to serve in economically challenged communities. Additionally, he is a co-founder of the Astrology Career Institute (www.astrologycareerinstitute.com), which provides students with the resources and marketing tools to become practicing astrologers themselves.

SPECIAL GUEST: Carmel Sullivan, Founder and Executive Director -Co-Abode’s mission is to provide support and services that connect women raising children alone. Thru this connection, single parent women families pool their finances and resources to improve their living conditions for themselves and their children by sharing a home. CoAbode was founded on the principle that two single moms raising children together can achieve more than one struggling alone. Through a variety of community based programs CoAbode provides single mothers with affordable housing opportunities, specialized support groups, educational scholarships, community outreach and involvement as well as referrals to vital resources designed to make parenting a child alone easier, healthier and more secure.http://www.coabode.com

***NOTE: Lamar Tyler and Nisa Muhammad were unable to make the show today due unexpected circumstances. I will try to resedule them for another day. SPECIAL GUEST: Shane K. Perrault, PhD is a psychologist and coach with more than 16 years of experience. Dr. Perrault received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Ohio State University and did his residency at Johns Hopkins Medical Center and the Baltimore Veterans Administration. Official Blogger for Psychology Today Magazine. Dr. Perrault is the founder and Lead Psychologist at the ADHD Performance Counseling Center in Silver Springs, MD. http://www.adhdpc.com SPECIAL GUEST: As a certified marriage and family therapist, Dr. Peggy Vertreace incorporates the inter-relatedness of mind, body, and spirit into her therapeutic approach, which is influenced not only by her clinical and theoretical perspective, but also by her strong theological foundation. Peggy earned her Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family from Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University, and completed her post-graduate training from Council for Relationships in Marriage and Family Therapy. Peggy is a certified Master level instructor of the PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationships Skills) Program couples.www.councilforrelationships.prg

SPECIAL GUEST: Ruth Naomi Floyd is a renowned vocalist and composer whose diverse music repertoire includes Christian-themed jazz compositions and arrangements of African American Spirituals. The five cds of this soaring mezzo-soprano receives high acclaim both nationally and internationally. Her passion for music extends to the students she teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Vocals at Philadelphia Biblical University and a music teacher at Spruce Hill Christian School. Visit her website at www.ruthnaomifloyd.com. Ruth finds joy in creating portraits that are etched in her mind and soul as exhibited in her fine art photography.  A recipient of numerous awards and grants for her photographic images, "The emotions depicted in the moving images of Ruth’s photographic art speak volumes without one word being uttered."  Her works are included in permanent and private collections, and she is represented by White Stone Gallery in Philadelphia.  Visit her website at www.rnfimages.com. Ruth serves as an HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist, as well as an HIV/AIDS activist and educator.  For over fifteen years, Ruth has served with HOPE Ministry and The HIV Care Team at Esperanza Health Center in Philadelphia.  She has conducted HIV/AIDS workshops and conferences in the United States and Africa.

SPECIAL GUEST: GLORIA HOCHMAN, Director of Communications at the National Adoption Center. Our Core Values: Free Adoptive Services for Every Family. Our inspiration comes from the belief that there is no unwanted child, only unfound families. From that we perspective we provide the following free adoptive services: Public Awareness and Recruitment, Information and Referral and Publications. For those in our local region the Adoption Center of

SPECIAL DATE AND TIME: WED. DEC. 2ND AT 7PM EST.SPECIAL GUEST: Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, PhD RN FAAN, Assistant Dean Diversity and Cultural Affairs at the Univerty of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She is a founding member and former President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She served as a member of the Secretary of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality (SACIM), during the Clinton and Bush administrations, initially appointed by Secretary Shalala and later by Secretary Thompson. As a funded infant researcher focused on the growth and development of minority infants, and expert member of SACIM, she consulted on the development of the national campaign to close the gap on infant mortality, a health disparity that especially affects the African American community. SPECIAL GUEST: Stephanie Chu is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Stephanie has been working on the A Healthy Baby Begins With You Campaign of the Office of Minority Health since the summer of 2008, when she traveled to Howard University to be trained as a preconception peer educator (PPE). She then returned to her campus and trained her peers to become preconception peer educators as well. You can email Stephanie Chu to learn more about becoming a Peer Educator at chusteph@nursing.upenn.edu. Check out http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov to learn more about the A Healthy Baby Begins With You Campaign.

PLATANOS AND COLLARD GREENS, written by David Lamb and directed by Summer Hill Seven, tells the story of two college students, Freeman, an African-American man and Angelita, a Latino woman, both forced to confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices while defending their bond from the biases held by family and friends. Platanos and Collard Greens has enchanted audiences of over 150,000 both Off Broadway in New York City and at over 150 colleges and universities in more than 10 major cities and 17 states around the country. While practicing law, David Lamb’s unique entrepreneurial spirit drove him to form a publishing company through which he published his first novel, “Do Platanos Go Wit Collard Greens?”. The novel became the linchpin in a study-guide used by NYC's Alternative High School system. Since founding Between The Lines Productions, Jamillah Lamb has steered the company to constant growth and increasing prominence. Jamillah graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Economics and from Harvard University with a Masters in Public Policy. Actress: Hjordy Matos plays the lead Angelita in Platanos. Hjordy is a Suma Cum Laude graduate of City College Actor: Toi Williams plays the father in Platanos. Toi has studied at Freedom Theatre (Philadelphia), Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia), and HB Studios (NY) and Hampton University. Actor: PHILLIP J. SMITH made his professional debut originating the role of Freeman Woodson when Platanos opened summer 2003. Phillip is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts ('03). Check out http://www.platanosandcollardgreens.com

SPECIAL GUEST: Susan Kohler, MSCCCSLP, created a How-To-Book with the needs of the caregiver in mind. In this amazing and helpful book you will gain knowledge and insight on topics such as: • What’s So Important About Communication • The Deterioration of Communication Skills in the Progression of Dementia and What To Do About It • Communication Strengths of Persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia • Communicating Strategies • Activities You Can Do • Troubleshooting Difficult Behavior • Understanding Your Role • Where To Go For Help Susan is a licensed/certified Speech-Language Pathologist, dedicating time as a researcher at UCLA, hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on communication issues between family and professional caregivers and the frail elderly. SPECIAL GUEST: Fredericka E. Waugh. She is the African (peoples of African descent) Outreach and Public Policy Coordinator for an 18 county service area that includes, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter is an alliance of family members and professionals dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their families through education, advocacy and support.

SPECIAL GUEST: As one of the most distinguished voices in R&B music, Charlie Wilson needs no introduction. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native and former lead singer of the funkadelic brotherly trio, the GAP Band, is now going two for two with his second solo album on Jive Records, entitled UNCLE CHARLIE. Charlie Wilson is also a Prostate Cancer Survivor.Check out http://www.pmusicgroup.com/ SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Dzenka, VP of Communications for The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Check out http://www.pcf.org