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DaGrip with Pastor Julian Pridgen: Democracy For Black America

Democracy is important for every person in the United States. Recent activities have questioned if America still believes in the song lyric, "This land is your land - This land is my Land....This land was made for you and me."  My conversation with Pastor Julian Pridgen, St. Mark AME Zion Church, Durham, NC, unmasked the notion of equality; but released hope that we are better today than yesterday.

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DaGrip with David Anthoni launches a new season with a new time; 12 Noon. The program is designed for listeners to Gain Relevant Innovative Perspectives. Mark your calendar each Saturday to join the show by Podbean.com, Facebook Live, or Apple Podcast.

DaGrip with Dr. Brian Thompson-The Black Church:Paradigm Shifts for Impactful Ministry

David Anthoni has a candid conversation with Dr. Brian Thompson, Senior Pastor of the Simon Temple AME Zion Church Fayetteville, NC. Thompson has served Simon Temple for more than 20 years and recently built a new sanctuary that seats 10,000. With a ministerial staff of over 34 clergy, Thompson deploys various ministries to the community and surroundning cities. Most Simon Temple expanded their weekly feeding program at the church with a food truck to hungry people in the community.

The in-depth conversation reveals the struggles to maintain a growing congregation and the joy of birthing God's plan to God's people.

U BETTA VOTE-Lyric video

David Anthoni blazes the campaign trail with inspiring music to encourage voters in the 2020 election.  Adapted from the speech delivered by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention 2020,  David Anthoni unites the phrase, "When They Go Low"- "We Go High" into a catchy, hip hop tune perfectly designed for this moment.

David Williams II, (David Williams Music) Los Angeles, California is the producer of the track.  GAT-3 Studio, (Charlotte, NC) Glenn Tabor mixed and mastered the song.

David Anthoni, a well known indie artist in the Southeast region, can be found at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-anthoni/541092374

 

DaGrip with Kokita Burts, Voter Registration

DaGrip met Kokita Burts on National Voter Registration Day.  it was a sunny afternoon on the corner of Lasalle and Beatties Ford Road.  Burts agreed to be interviewed and she had a lot of encouragement and information to share for the community.

DaGrip with Author Kimberly Neely

Kimberly Neely stops by DaGrip to share her new book, Kindness Kounts. Kimberly is a product of Gastonia, North Carolina where she serves her community as a minister and a nurse.

During this episode, Kimberly compels us to be kinder to others and realize that treating people right always wins.

This is a must listen to podcast.

Voter Information for November 2020

Doug Wilson is a talented political strategist. He has a  strong background in media, media relations, and community event planning. He participated with the NC Democratic party as a consultant(2016) and currently he has signed on to help advise the NC team for Biden 2020.  Wilson offers a compelling conversation about the impacting of voting and the difference maker people of color can make in November.

Challenging Health Disparaties with Dr. William L. Johnson, III

Dr. William L. Johnson shares insight to help African Americans with challenging healthcare issue for African Americans.  Dr. Johnson serves as The Chaplain for Palliative Care at Christian Hospital NE in Saint Louis, MO. At the hospital, he serves on a variety of committees in leadership such as the Bio-Medical Ethics, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness) Team, Christian Hospital Foundation Community Clergy Board, and Chair of the Christian Hospital MLK Luncheon Steering Committee. He is also a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). He also serves as a hospital and community liaison.

Dr. Johnson proudly serves as the Presiding Elder of the SENSATIONAL, SPIRIT-FILLED, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DISTRICT, Indiana Annual Conference, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

He is the son of Presiding Elder Carrol Ann Kimbrough Johnson (Presiding Elder of the St. Louis District - Missouri Annual Conference) and the late Mr. William Lamour Johnson.

He is the very proud father of two wonderful children, William IV and Ebonee.

 

Handling the Racial Gap in America- A Candid Conversation with Dr. Daran H. Mitchell (Long Form).

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Handling the Racial Gap in America- A Candid Conversation with Dr. Daran H. Mitchell

David Anthoni's candid conversation with Dr. Daran H. Mithell discusses the racial gap in America. Dr. Mitchell was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, received his early education in the private and public schools of Hillsborough County, accepted his call to the ministry at age 15, preached his trial sermon at age 16, and has been preaching the gospel for over twenty-six years.

Dr. Mitchell earned the Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Religion/Philosophy-Liberal Studies from Bethune-Cookman College, the Master of Divinity degree from Hood Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University.

Dr. Mitchell has served congregations in Tennessee, North and South Carolina, New York, and is now the pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, North Carolina.