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Church hurt cuts deep.  It stings and lingers until our spirit resolves the depth of the pain it has caused.   Join us tonight as we discuss m.PoWeR productions up and coming movie, Church Hurt.   We will also be joined by Minister Erica Brooks who will share her personal journey of reconciling her faith and her sexuality.   This is a powerful topic and guest call ins are welcome.    

Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Kat's Cafe in Midtown Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm. 

"Shirts vs. Skins" is the story of an ordinary guy. Dale Michaels is an ordinary guy...and that's what makes him extraordinary. Dale Michaels is a Female to Male transgender man...with a more than just one obvious secret.

Back2Us Radio gets a one on one exclusive inside the mind of the hottest writer, producer, and director Teresa Dowell Vest. Terésa Dowell-Vest is a three time Geoffrey Award winning director and a NAACP Theater Award nominee. She is the owner and CEO of Diva Blue Productions, Publishing and Photography. Her credits include directing, writing, acting (stage and film), production design (film). She has worked on stages in New York City, Virginia and Los Angeles. In film, Teresa is a production designer, writer, director, and producer. She served as the production designer on feature films: "Dead Tone" , Flip the Script , Wifey and Showstoppers. In 1999, she wrote Vinegar Hill, a play commissioned by Live Arts Theatre in her hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. Vinegar Hill was reviewed by the Pulitzer Prize board in 2001. Recently, Terésa directed the short film "Stuck" starring Monique Currnen ("The Dark Knight", "The Fast and the Furious") and Erika Ringor ("Love and Basketball"). She was recently featured in a two page article about her superhero series "Genesis" in the premiere issue of Cinematiq, a new filmmaker's magazine. Terésa is recently published a coffee table book and multimedia exhibit, "The Box 69: Teresa relocated to Atlanta from LA wher

Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Kat's Cafe in Midtown Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm.  Tonight's Table Talk guests are the none other than the HILARIOUS Chaunte Wayans & Karlos Miller from this season of Nick Cannon's WildNOut. 

Obesity has been declared a disease by the AMA--even though it is preventable.  The number of people dying from diseases and complications related to their weight is on the rise.  This episode is not about class, race, or sexuality...it's about saving your life or the lives of those you love. We will talk with Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and Life Coach, Burnell Neblett; Damian Brumfield, Team Slim; and, our own Insanity workout fanatic Sharon.  You've got to listen to this episode.  This isn't about losing weight to look great--it's about making critical lifestyle changes to stay alive. The life you save may impact a family for generations to come. 

But It Was Love, Right?  An intimate look at Domestic Violence in the LGBTQQI Community   Join Host and Founder of A Gurlz Guide, Michelle Alexander & Co-Host and AGG writer La Fuerza as we discuss our own personal experiences with Domestic Violence.  We will also be joined by Coach, Mentor and Author, Imani Evans as she helps us understand the cycle of abuse and how her and her organization, Women Healing Women is committed to helping women who have been victims of physical and sexual violence.    You do not want to miss this show! Please tune in and tell everyone you know to tune in. A Gurlz Guide We Talk About The Ugly In The Effort To Make It Beautiful

Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Kat's Cafe in Midtown Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm. 

On August 13, 2013, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a controversial bill into law that allows the state's transgender public school students to choose which bathroom they want to use and if they want to participate in boys or girls sports.  Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Colorado have all adopted policies designed to protect transgendered pupils; but, California is the first state to write a law.   What happened in California is great; but, the reality is we need more...more awarenes, more advocacy, more support for each other.   Tune in as we talk one on one with Neo Sandja, CEO of FTM Fitness World; Eli Strong, star of the National Geographic series American Transgender; and, the voice the TransGriot blog, Monica Roberts about their journey.  We will also talk with ground breaking director Teresa Dowell Vest and leading actor Tajir Hawkins on his role in the upcoming movie Shirts vs. Skins as well as feature music by The Sexual Side Effects.   

Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Kat's Cafe in Midtown Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm.   

It's that time of year when everyone is on the hunt for the school supply list, the teacher wish list; and, that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle backpack that Target had online but can't locate in the store (oh wait, that's MY challenge at the moment).  Seriously, this time of year for many is filled with excitement but for children who learn differently and their parents--there is often very little to be excited about as the fights about homework resume.   According to a 2010 report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, nearly 2.4 million students are diagnoised with LD and receive special education services in schools.   For parents trying to navigate this educational maze to obtain help for their child, it  is often described as the equivilent of attempting to climb Mt. Everest in flipflops.   What do you need to know to advocate effectively for your child? What is an IEP?  Who is eligible for a 504 plan? Is there really a difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP? What are the first steps in the IEP process? Does it really speed up the process to get your child tested outside of the school system? What are some types of things you as a parent or guardian can ask to have included in the IEP?  We're going to cover all of this and more!  If you have a child that you believe may need extra help in school to thrive then this show is for you!  We will have Licensed Psychologist Dr. Arcella Trimble as our guest to help navigate the waters on Educational Advocacy 101 for Parents and Guardians. 

So it's been a long time since it was just the two of us...with only a mic between us and our listeners.  What an amazing week this has been as Back2Us Radio launched its first full week of scheduling! I spent the majority of last night crying as the realization of what we had accomplished began to sink in.  Give away that what you need the most...when a friend said that to me last year, I was literally sitting on the floor of my guest bathroom and my life was disintegrating before my eyes. I remember thinking "What do I need the most?"  My brain began responding with one word answers like SUPPORT, UNDERSTANDING, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, ACCEPTANCE, HEALING, SISTERHOOD...give away that what you need the most.  Listen in tonight as Sharon and I are going to talk honestly about our struggle, our hopes, and how we feel watching something we started become a movement that is bringing healing in our community. 

~~~  This week's host is founder of A Gurlz Guide Michelle Alexander and Gurlz Guide writer, Nitra Wisdom...  Do you ever wonder why you keep repeating the same paterns over and over... Well, maybe its you.. Come and listen as we talk about why we repeat the same destrutive patterns in our lives.  Stop your own insanity.     ~~A Gurlz Guide On-Air is supportive of our LBTQ artists, writers, poets, play writes, actors, directors, painters, etc…  We love our independent artists and want to support their carrers so each week we will feature a new artist.   This weeks indie artist is Kens Garner, aurthor of Word For The Open Mouth.   Musical Guest is B. Steady and BoomClak discussing their Hot new song "Breathe In"   A Gurlz Guide On Air gives a voice to a collection of powerful LBTQ articles and their writers who share their hearts, spirits and personal experiences with the community they love, in an effort to bring reconciliation, conversation, healing and humor to difficult topics. These giant personalities provide insight and perspective on the good, bad and ugly of everyday experiences, shedding light on the beauty of it all. The writers of A Gurlz Guide believe that within our community lie the resources, knowledge and power to heal and strengthen our women and LBTQ families. Each show Michelle and her Co-host will attack a myriad of topics such as  emotional wealth, overcoming addictions, preventing domestic abuse, advocating for our Trans community, healthy relationships, LGBTQ politics and news, navigating life's challenges, healthy and affirming sexual behavior and so many more.   

Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Kat's Cafe in Midtown Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm. 

Jennifer Baumgardner, in the September 2007 edition of The Advocate magazine created awareness for a not-so-new-phenomen women who were once married with kids but leave their marriages for a woman after their children become more independent.  These women, knows as Lesbians After Marriage or LAM are defined as " the women who have tied the knot, procreated, and, once the children are out of the home or more independent, found love in the arms of a woman." Coming out is hard; but, coming out after marriage (or for many while still married) brings a whole new set of challenges.  This Sunday, is "kitchen table topic ".  We are going to give our listeners an opportunity to "sit" with us as talk about our experiences as either being a LAM or dating a LAM or choosing not to date a LAM. For many LAMs, this decision costs them more than they  could ever imagine.  So why do women who are lesbians get married to men in the first place?  And what about those women who choose to live a heterosexual life during the week but on the weekend, they become a "weekend lesbian". We will feature music by the talented Tabetha Durham.  Recorded with the bands Shallow Water  and the Forrest McDonald Blues.  She recently sang with Frisky Monkey ..on their latest CD "Involved but not Committed". Join us Sunday as we once again go live and get real!