Tangazo

Great Line up for Tangazo -----   We begin with St.Louis 6th Ward Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez, discussing her bill to change St.Louis’s form of government,to a City Manager type,such as used by Kansas City and various other cities of similar size,throughout the country. ----- Tangazo commentator, social justice activist, Attorney Etefia Umana and former two term Kansas City Councilman Jermaine Reed, join Tangazo Host/producer Hank Thompson, for this important discussion. ------- Fairmount City Attorney, Marleen Menendez Suarez, will discuss how President Trump's, new immigration executive orders, impacts immigrants in the metro area. ------ Ferguson Mayor Ella M. Jones, joins us at 1:30pm to discuss a proposed occupancy permit bill, that is being considered by the Ferguson City Council. ------

Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, begins its 7th season with its 183rd episode an excellent live discussion on the Los Angeles fire Storm, with East StLouis native Dr. Milo Edwards, a physiologist who lives in in Los Angeles County, describing in graphic detail, the trama and life changing impact, resulting from the LA firestorm, that continues to rage in the city of Los Angeles. Consuming over twelve thousand homes,schools, businesses and the hopes and dreams and mental wellbeing,of tens of thousands of people,many of whom,are of African American descent. ----- Tangazo cohost and political consultant Tim Person, social justice activist Attorney, Etefia Umana and St.Louis American Editorial Columnist and political historian Michael Wesley Jones, continue the first hour, with Tangazo host/producer Hank Thompson,     discussing African American concerns for the future, under a “Republican Government” headed by a soon to be, Republican President, Donald Trump. ----- We conclude the 183rd episode of Tangazo, with a

The 182nd Episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX,  promises to be a very interesting and entertaining, two hour live broadcast, as we head into our holiday break. ---- We begin with social justice activist attorney Etefia Umana, joining Tangazo commentators, Tim Person, Michael Wesley Jones and your host Hank Thompson. As we review the important events of 2024. ----- Multi talented visual artist and author Linda Darnece Jones,best known for her sister girl abstracts, joins me in studio at the top of the 1pm hour. -----  Cast members of  The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s, January 2025 opening play, “Chicken and Biscuits” including Jazz Singer Diva Denise Thimes, Paulette Dawn and A. C Smith, one of my all time favorite Black Repertory actors, will close out our last hour. -----  We invite you join us, Thursdays 12-2pm on 88.1 listen live @kdhx.org. Happy Holidays ------

Great lineup for the 181st episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, Thursday December 12th. ------ Special guest include Andreal Hoosman, real estate mogul and daughter, of the late former Missouri State Representative Esther Haywood, will join us in studio, to discuss her mother’s legacy. --------  Nicole Franklin, filmmaker, journalist and coauthor of”Ella’s Sunday Song” a children’s picture book, introducing the Spiritual, a musical art form, that emerged from centuries of enslavement, in the United States.  ------ Chester Asher, is a social justice activist and educator, since graduating from Penn State University and joining Teach For America, he is representing,”The Coalition with STL Kids.” Playwright, director and actor, Joe Hanrahan, of the Midnight Theater company, will close out the 181st episode Tangazo, discussing his upcoming spring musical titled “This Will Be” featuring the music of Natalie and King Cole. ------ The show debutes in April of 2025. All this and more on the 181st Episode of T

Tangazo cohost Tim Person,  hosted two special guest for Thursday’s show.  In the first half of the 12 pm hour, in preparation for the holiday’s, Pat Nogar treated us to with our annual pre-holiday visit with helpful tips about preparing for the festival season with convergence of Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanza.  Pat shared how to make our homes more festival and inviting and how to enjoy and incorporate diverse cultures.  We also took a walk down memory lane by revisiting the past with family gatherings, how we engaged and celebrated and even discussed our favorite holiday movies.  In the second half of the hour, we were joined by the multi-talented Paulette Sankofa who is an mixed media artist, an Ordained Elder in the AME church and an author.  Paulette recently published a book entitled: St. Louis Black Women’s Quilting and Cuisine: Stories of Love and Hope.  Her book documents the stories of St. Louis Black women who are passionate about quilting and culinary arts. This is an essential part of the local q

The 179th Episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, begins with former Tallahassee Florida and frequent Tangazo commentator, Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, discussing President Elect Donald Trump’s, winning the presidency and what she expects the next four years will look like in, America. ---- Next we are joined by Dr. Cynthia R Bennett, CEO of JADASA, journey against domestic and sexual abuse. ---- The organization focuses on aiding women in abusive relationships, that often lead to gun violence, such as the recent murder in Wentzville, Mo. of 28 years old BreAnna Johnson. ----- The young mother of two  infants was also four months pregnant with twins, when she was shot five times in the back and killed by the father of her children. ---- BreAnna, had sought help from JADASA in the months leading up to her death.  In hour two, we are by joined Temeka Tameka DeVoil Stigers, founder of the grassroots organization, North Side Business Association, formed to bring awareness to the alleged misuse, of a 37 million

Post election analysis, on the 178th. episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, with host Hank Thompson, retired Post Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio journalist, LS Lockhart. ----  Michael Wesley Jones, former senior adviser for St.Louis County Executive, Charlie Dooley, Tangazo Commentator political consultant, Tim Person and social justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, will also join us in the 1pm segment, on this week’s Tangazo podcast. ---- 

Social Justice activist Reverend, Darryl Gregory Gray and Political Consultant Tim Person, will host the 177th episode of Tangazo. ----  Expect great political discussions with guests including, former Mo. State Representative Steve Webb, St. Louis City 14th ward Alderman activist, Rasheen Lamont Aldridge, St. Louis County Council President,Shalonda Webb and Missouri State Representative Steve Butz, of the 81st Legislative District.  -----  

St. Clair County Illinois, Board Chairman Mark Kerns, along with St.Louis City Comptroller, Darleen Green and St.Louis City 10th Ward Alderwoman, Shameen Clark Hubbard. ----  This is one of our best episodes ever, from start to finish with three, dedicated public servants speaking passionately, about their responsibilities as elected officials. Both  Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard and St. Louis City Comptroller Darlene Green, stood during their respective interviews. ----- 

Presumptive 1st Congressional District, Congressman Wesley Bell, started things off with some insightful comments, indicating his willingness,  to work together, with other elected officials in the first district, for the betterment of all first district residents. ----  Bell, appears to be comfortable, with embracing his new role as Congressman, for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. ----- Ray Hartmann, is the Democratic candidate for Congress, in the 2nd Congressional District, a seat long occupied by incumbent, Republican Ann Wagner, joined us at the bottom of the first hour. ------ Hartmann was the owner and publisher of the Riverfront Times and StLouis Magazine. Ray is also well known after 37 years, as a staunch liberal on Donnybrook, on the local PBS station, channel nine. ------ Ray Hartmann, has always through his publications, supported the African American Community’s, rights, to fair treatment in criminal justice matters and a woman’s right to choose, he subscribes to a “progressive” agenda.

Tim Person and I put our traveling shoes on, in the first hour of the 174th  episode, of Tangazo -----  Beginning with East StLouis Director of Elections Kandrise Mosby, for an update on our sister city’s preparations, for the upcoming General Elections. ----- Next we spoke with Tallahassee Floridas, former Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson and former Omega Grand Basileus Dr. Antonio Knox, from Raleigh North Carolina.  ----- Both guest talked about the hurricanes and flooding, that has wreaked havoc on their respective state’s, having caused over 250 deaths, so far.  ---- We also discussed political matters, focusing on the upcoming presidential elections and the race for governor, in North Carolina. ------ Adolphus Pruitt, President of the StLouis City branch, of the NAACP, joined Jerryl Christmas and I, in the second hour for a discussion on the failure of public schools,in St.Louis City and County, to improve reading levels for black students. Pruitt acknowledges, that he has taken a more proactive approach, to

Episode 173 begins with a brief discussion on neighborhood redevelopment, with veteran Urban Planners, Judith Arnold and Aaron Williams. ------ Tonya Rush, is a businesswoman and the presumptive Democratic Missouri State Representative elect, for the 67th.  legislative district in north county. She joined us in the first hour to talk about her preparations for the upcoming legislative session. Tonya also talked about her latest business venture. “Blend” located in the 27 hundred block of Sidney Street in south St. Louis, specializing in Smoothies. ---- The second hour, social justice activists, Attorney  Jerryl Christmas and Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, both regular Tangazo commentators, joined me in studio for a passionate discussion, about the upcoming Afro Day in Fairgrounds Park. A celebration of activist Percy Green II and his lifetime of activism, scheduled to begin October 5th. in Fairgrounds Park. ----  We also spend time ,talking about the need for Democratic Congressman “elect” Wesley Bell, to get

Retired journalist LS Lockhart, joins Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX host  Hank Thompson, for a discussion on the history of the Greater St.Louis Association of Black Journalists, now known as the NABj-StLouis.  ------- Chapter President  Latonya Yarbro, Executive Producer at KMOV, along with former members Bennie Currie and Celeste Garrett, formerly of the Kansas City Star and Chicago Tribune,  join the discussion, in the 12 noon segment of Tangazo. ----- ABJ Secretary, veteran east side journalist   Bonita Tillman, also joined us for a wonderful discussion on the history of the NABJ-St.Louis chapter and the importance of the upcoming, minority Journalism workshop, scheduled to begin September 28, at Webster University. ------ Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Fred Sweets, one of the Association founders, whose family published the award winning St.Louis American Newspaper, joined us from Athens Greece, with great historical insights on the GSLABJ. ------ 

On this, the 171st episode of Tangazo, We'll have an in depth discussion on the Trump vs Harris presidential debate, on 88.1. ---- Award winning broadcast journalist and former KMOX announcer Charles Jaco and 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg along with former Tallahassee Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson. ----- Tangazo commentators Tim Person, Jerryl Christmas, social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray and of course politico, Michael Wesley Jones, join Tangazo host Hank Thompson, for two hours of discussion on political issues of importance to all of us.-------  We also discuss the importance of the Abortion Rights Law remaining on the ballot and crime in St.Louis is it real are blown out of proportion!   ----- 

The 170th episode of Tangazo, begins with Ferguson Police spokesperson Patricia Washington, updating us on injured Ferguson Police officer Travis Brown. ----- Officer Brown,remains in critical condition as a result of injuries, sustained during an ill advised protest, at the Ferguson Police Department. The group had assembled in Ferguson to commemorate the 10th anniversary, of the death of Michael Brown, that sparked demonstrations that led to looting and the destruction, of a number businesses in Ferguson and nearby Dellwood.  Michael Browns death, also led to numerous reforms including total integration, of the once all white police department, the election of Ferguson’e first black mayor, Ella M. Jones and the election of Wesley Bell, as St.Louis County’s first African American Prosecutor! ------ Tim Person and social justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, joined me studio during the 1st hour, which included Robert Green, promoting his Afro Day in the Park, in celebration of civil rights activist, the

Thursday, August 22 is a historic day for America’s commitment, to its democracy and its promise of equality for all its citizens, regardless of race,, creed, color or gender. —— This day is historic in that on the evening of 22 August,  vice president Kamala Harris, a biracial person , a woman of south east Asian and Jamaican descent, will accept the Democratic nomination for president of the United States of America. T Former president Donald J Trump, the Republican nominee for president, opined while being interviewed at the recent National Association of Black journalist convention in Chicago, that Harris “happened to turn black” just a few years ago. His comments sparked disbelief and outrage, for the audience of black reporters, editors, photographers, news Directors and others. —— In the first hour of this 169th episode of Tangazo,  I am joined in studio by Retired journalist LS Lockhart, and for the purpose of this discussion, the mother of biracial children. She will lead a discussion on identity wit

The 168th episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, was something very special that caused me to think long and hard before making this post. The easiest part of the show was the first 30 minutes spent with St.Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who showed some fatigue from his 24/7 campaign, for the Democratic nomination for Congress, representing the 1st Congressional District of Missouri, on the August 6th Democratic ballot ----- We talked about the fact that both candidates, he and the incumbent were funded millions of dollars by outside groups. ------ We both agreed that’s it’s a false narrative, for black voters especially in the 1st Congressional District that boasts the highest crime rate in the state, where half of the worst schools in Missouri,are found in St. Louis City and County and that the 1st District, has one of the highest poverty levels in the state of Missouri. ------ We agreed that because of the importance of addressing those critical issues,his priorities should be improving the qualit

Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, episode 167 covers a lot of ground while taking a look at Vice President Kamala Harris and her chance to make more history by winning the November presidential election. ——  The 1pm discussion was especially invigorating, with Tangazo commentators Michael Wesley Jones, of the StLouis American Newspaper, political consultant Tim Person and old friend Kyria Virshelle, who’s energy and enthusiasm for VP Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top of Democratic ticket, with the  chance to become the first woman, President of the United States. Tangazo.kdhx.org  Former Tallahassee Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, was also bubbling with excitement and confidence that Vice President Kamala Harris, was the right choice to defeat former President Donald J Trump, in November. ----- Throw in a couple of comments from listeners and the second hour was a fast paced, in-depth, continuation of the excitement created by President Biden’s decision, to pass the torch to his VP Kamala Harris, by withdrawin

  We’re discussing St.Louis’s efforts to reform city government, with Charter Commission Secretary, Scott Intagliata, along with Michael Wesley Jones, of the StLouis American Newspaper. ----- In hour two its 8th ward Alderwoman and mayoral candidate Cara Spencer, and social justice activist Darryl Gregory Gray,along with Tangazo host Hank Thompson. ----- We will focus on the state of St.Louis, the good, the bad, the homeless and what needs to be done regarding, crime, public school education and issues related to the future of the city. ------

Episode 165, was indeed refreshing, informative and inspiring thanks to the energy and passion of Dr. Kendra Holmes, CEO and President of Affinia Healthcare. ----- Tangazo cohost and I were not quite prepared, for the passionate responses to our questions involving healthcare for underserved communities, that we encountered with Dr. Holmes. ------   You too will be moved by her boldness and determination, to identity racism in our healthcare systems which Holmes, attributes to many of the healthcare issues, that continue to plague our black communities. ------   In hour 2, I was joined by former Tallahassee Florida Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, an author and political progressive, who tells it like it is on matters of national politics. ----- Alicia D Crudup, activist and community organizer in Minneapolis talks about the challenges facing her Congresswoman progressive IIhan Omar, in her bid for reelection. -----   Surprisingly this young black woman a progressive activist, believes that it’s healthy for any i