Tangazo

Our guests on this episode of Tangazo continue the conversation on violent crime in the Saint Louis area and focus on Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ downtown crime initiative. Host Hank Thompson is joined by Angela Pearson, Special Projects Manager for Mayor Jones, who acts as liaison for a number of groups leading the way to revival of the downtown area. Also joining this episode is Tangazo commentator Tim Person. Today’s panel takes a close look at the strategies Mayor Jones is putting forth to reduce crime in the area, including the introduction of activities for young people that would give outlets for their energy rather than the committing of crimes. Also discussed is the curfew for those under 18 that is still in effect for downtown and the thirty or so mobile reserve police officers deployed on weekends, all of which seems to be contributing to an almost thirty percent decrease in murders over the past six months. Angela Pearson   Tim Person   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, w

Join host Hank Thompson and his panel of guests as they discuss the impact of crime in our city and communities. Joining Hank is Sergeant Heather Taylor, Senior Advisor to Saint Louis Public Safety Director Dr. Dan Isom; Adolphus Pruitt, President of the Saint Louis City branch of the NAACP; and Lorenzo D. Savage, publisher of the “I Am ESTL” magazine. Today’s panel provides perspective on the image of the metro east community as one that is plagued with crime and lawlessness. Lorenzo Savage talks of the positive aspects of his community and Adolphus Pruitt stressed that minority communities should not be neglected when it comes to police response and action to further perpetuate harmful images of these communities. Sgt. Taylor also provides examples of first-hand accounts of things she has witnessed during her time as a sergeant. Adolphus Pruitt   Lorenzo D. Savage   Sgt. Heather Taylor   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

  Join Host Hank Thompson as, on this Episode, three dynamic women, from different parts of the country with different backgrounds, speak on recently passed Texas laws restricting a woman’s right to control her own body!    Dr. Samantha Elliott Briggs, PhD. University of Alabama at Birmingham, social justice activist Reverend Stephanie Wilkens, of Houston Texas and activist Alicia Smith, of Minneapolis Minnesota, were my guest for a riveting 45 minute discussion, that included the attempts to suppress voting rights for people of color.    Dr. Briggs, is the daughter of former St. Louis Attorney, Forriss Elliott Sr. and the late Sylvia Elliott and I have known her since her childhood. She along with Reverend Stephanie Wilkens, fresh from a Poor people’s protest march, on the Texas state capital in Austin and George Floyd activist, Alicia Smith. All agreed that given what black folks, have already endured in this country, we will overcome all of the racist motivated laws and efforts designed to demoralize and c

Join host Hank Thompson as he discusses the arrival of Afghan immigrants in the Saint Louis area. Hank is joined by International Institute CEO Arrey Obenson, third ward Alderman Brandon Bosley, sixth ward Alderwoman Christine Stroer Ingrassia, and fifteenth ward Alderwoman Dr. Megan Green. Obenson estimates that Saint Louis will be getting as many as one thousand Afghan immigrants or more in the near future. Today’s guests acknowledge the importance of being welcoming to immigrants and the benefits to the community that would be brought upon their arrival. The panel also takes a look at how, especially in northern wards, resources for people of color have not been adequately supplied. It is necessary now more than ever for the government to focus on providing aid to historically impoverished communities of color, thereby enabling Afghan immigrants to also have access to necessary resources when they arrive.   Alderman Brandon Bosley of the third ward   Alderwoman Dr. Megan Green of the fifteenth ward   Al

Join host Hank Thompson as he talks with social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, Saint Louis American columnist Mike Jones, and Missouri State Senator Brian Williams about the lack of unity amongst African American elected officials in Saint Louis County and City. Today's spirited conversation also includes the conflict between County Executive Dr. Sam Page and Saint Louis County Council Chairman Rita Days. The panel discusses the strategies of two Democratic African American women on the Council when deciding to side with Republicans on various issues.   Missouri State Senator Brian Williams   Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray   Mike Jones   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

Join host Hank Thompson for an in-depth look at Saint Louis City and County politics. Today’s special guest is the Honorable James McGee, Mayor of Vinita Park in North Saint Louis County. Also joining are Tangazo regulars Tim Person and social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray. Discussions included the reduction of violent crime in Saint Louis, the spending of federal stimulus money in the city, and the continued disrespect of African American women on the Saint Louis County Council. Today’s guests make note of the fact that the “Black Girl Magic” used to describe Saint Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, Congresswoman Cori Bush, and Saint Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardener was not extended to the African American women on the Saint Louis County Council and that both black progressives and white progressives must face their disrespect for these women. Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray   Mayor James McGee   Tim Person   Hank Thompson   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Suppor

Join Hank Thompson and guests as they discuss race riots, particularly the 1917 East Saint Louis Race Riot and how it serves as an example of how race riots often occurred to oppress minority communities throughout 18th and 19th century America. This episode’s panel includes Dr. Charles Lumpkin of Penn State University, author of American Pogrom, The East Saint Louis Race Riot. The book details the events and circumstances that led up to the 1917 East Saint Louis Race Riot. Also joining is Anne Walker, a native of East Saint Louis, a former Dunham dancer, and the founder of Freedom Trails and legacy tours. Ann was also a member of the East Saint Louis Cultural Commission charged with commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ESL Race Riot. Our last two guests are Dhati M. Kennedy, founder of the Historical Truth Commission, and Terry Kennedy, former Saint Louis 18th Ward Alterman Terry Kennedy aka Kujaliwa. Dr. Charles Lumpkin   Anne Walker   Terry Kennedy aka Kujaliwa (left) and Dhati M. Kennedy (right)

Join guest host Tim Person as he speaks with Former Missouri State Senator and former House Representative Maria Chappell-Nadal and award-winning columnist from St. Louis American, Michael Wesly Jones. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of the late former St. Louis County Councilwoman, Hazel Erby, and to late former Missouri State Representative, the Honorable Betty Thompson. Today's guests discuss the lives of these two African American women and highlight the ways in which their legacies live on. Topics include Senator Chappell-Nadal's early career and how it was impacted by both women, and the events that lead up to the founding of the Fannie Lou Hamer Democratic Coalition of Saint Louis County.     Tim Person   Maria Chappell-Nadal   Michael Wesly Jones   Podcast Editor and Curator is Kevin Melter, with Production Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

This episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo was very special to me as it featured my son Christian Thompson as a guest along with Tony Davis, owner of the popular Prime 55 restaurant.   Chris and Tony joined Tim Person and I to talk about their popular podcast whatupdoeradio, which focuses on the “New Urban Man”    Christian, along with the help of the other members of his broadcast crew, present another and admittedly young point of view on the issues facing urban America.   Interestingly, we agree on most things such as family values and racial justice but differ in our approaches to solving some of the issues the African American communities face in urban centers across the nation.   Whatupdoeradio, has benefitted from a close relationship with star hip hop artist Nelly and the St. Lunatics with one segment garnering over 1 million views on social media Tony Davis, owner of Prime 55, was once manger to the St. Louis native Nelly, they along with Christian are long time friends.   Check out this episode of the

Join host Hank Thompson on this episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo! as he speaks with some of Saint Louis’ most well known jazz musicians and performing artists about the impacts the pandemic had on their creative and professional lives. Hank is joined by Black Repertory Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes, jazz musicians Dwight and Dwayne Bosman of The Bosman Twins, and local singer Laka, as they share their personal takes on the almost 15-month hiatus of live entertainment and sources of inspiration during this time away from fans.       Hank Thompson         Ron Himes       Laka                      The Bosman Twins Podcast Curation and Editing by Kevin Melter, with production support by Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

Tim Person is your host for this week's episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. Special guests include historian Angela DaSilva discussing the  history and the racial impact of the landmark Missouri Compromise.  DaSilva and guest host Tim Person, are joined by community organizer FarraKhan Shegog, co-founder of the annual Black Wall Street festival at the Wellston Loop (June 26th, 2021 - from 11am until 6pm) and St. Louis American Newspaper columnist James T. Ingram. The panel's discussion includes the 1917 East St. Louis massacre and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.  Also discussed, are the attempts to revitalize the once thriving Wellston business district.                      Tim Person   Angela DaSilva FarraKhan Shegog James T. Ingram This episode was edited by Kevin Melter, with Technical Support from Ryan Voelkel and Jon Valley.

Join host Hank Thompson as he speaks with Brian Williams on the Criminal Justice Reform Bill that has passed both the House and the Senate. Guest panelists include Michael Wesly Jones, award winning editorial columnist for the St. Louis American Newspaper, Tim Person, and political consultant and social activist Rev. Darryl Gregory Gray!

Tim Person guest hosts this episode of Tangazo! with St Louis progressive Alderpersons, Tina Pihl of the 17th ward, and James Page of the 5th ward. Also social activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, joins the discussion on the future of St Louis!

In this special episode of Tangazo!, host Hank Thompson speaks with Criminal justice reform activist John Chasnoff, Better Family Life founder, Malik Ahmed. Veteran civil rights activist Percy Green and Missouri State Democratic Party Chairman, St Louis City Recorder of Deeds, Michael Butler. Guests discuss the election of Tishaura Jones as mayor of St Louis and what we expect from her and what are the priorities for the 517 million anticipated Federal funds! 

Join host Hank Thompson as he speaks with Elbert Walton, Michael Wesley Jones, and Tim Persons on the upcoming Mayor's race. 

Host Hank Thompson speaks with North County Mayors, Ella Jones of Ferguson, Reggie Jones of Dellwood, and Maurice Hunt of Normandy about the challenges they're facing in regards to covid, and the talk of a city/county merge. 

Join St. Louis American columnist James Ingram, host Hank Thompson and Tangazo regulars, Tim Persons and Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, for a lively discussion on the St. Louis mayoral election and the recently passed Illinois Criminal Justice Reform bill.

Join host Hank Thompson as he speaks to Chairman of the St. Louis City Council, Rita Heard Days, long time Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan, and political consultant, Tim Person 

This special Black History Month episode of Tangazo features a live regional panel, including Illinois State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, Senator Brian Williams, Antonio French, and Mike Jones. Host Hank Thompson & guests address issues concerning African American communities throughout the St. Louis metro area including: police reform, COVID-19 vaccine distribution in underserved minority communities, violent crime and black flight for the suburbs, and the upcoming St. Louis mayoral election.      

Hank Thompson speaks about the Progressive movement in St. Louis with State Representative Rhasheen Aldrige and guest host Reverend Darrell Gray.