WASHINGTON – A new documentary called “Refusing My Religion” is diving into the issue of former pastors coming out as atheists. The film is nearing completion and features a number of the world’s leading authorities on atheism. Host Jamila Bey spoke with documentary filmmakers Marc Levine and Michael Dorian to discuss the film. Part 1:...
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama, known for the White House vegetable garden and her “Let’s Move!” program, is showing another side to the public during her participation in America’s gun control debate. Voice of Russia’s Carmen Russell-Sluchansky and Jamila Bey with more: Download Bey and Russell-Sluchansky talk about the cultural push back the First Lady may...
WASHINGTON — Journalist Becky Aikman’s new book, “Saturday Night Widows”, chronicles her journey from young widow to a woman learning to heal and finding love again. Voice of Russia’s Jamila Bey talks with author Becky Aikman about her new book: Download From getting kicked out of a grieving widow’s support group to rounding up a motley...
WASHINGTON — Margaret Thatcher changed history when she brought her iron will to bear on the UK’s labor unions. Voice of Russia’s Carmen Russell-Sluchansky and Jamila Bey continue a conversation about how Thatcher shall be remembered in terms of her role in the 1984 UK miners’ strike: Part I: Download Part 2: Download
WASHINGTON – Next Tuesday marks Equal Pay Day, a day to draw attention to the disparity in pay between men and women and the disparities between the pay of Caucasian workers and those who are not. Host Jamila Bey spoke with Linda Merica, national executive director of the women’s labor organization 9to5, to discuss where...
WASHINGTON – As the GOP continues to rebuild its image in the wake of an election that saw constituents of color and different ethnic backgrounds vote overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party, Republicans have started several outreach programs to gain popularity among these groups. Most notably the issue of immigration has forced the GOP to re-evaluate...
WASHINGTON – A video of an Ohio father using a video cord to whip his 12- and 14-year-old daughters for posting a sexy dancing video online has gone viral and raised numerous questions on the issue of parenting and corporal punishment. Host Jamila Bey spoke with poet Bomani Armah to talk about whether or not...
WASHINGTON — On the eve of major decisions about gay marriage, Jamila Bey takes a look at a form of marriage that puts procreation before everything else. Voice of Russia’s Jamila Bey talks with Vyckie Garrison, blogger at No Longer Quivering, Joe Sands from Incongruous Circumspection, andBruce Gerencser: Part I: Download Part 2: Download Part 3: Download...
WASHINGTON – Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead,” continues to be hotly debated across the country. While many people see lessons that can be taken and applied across the work spectrum, critics of Sandberg say that her book doesn’t adequately address a majority of working American women....
WASHINGTON – Every so often news consumers and producers come across the headlines that for many journalists feel like a punch to the gut, “(Insert publication name here) suspends reporter Joe Schmoe (a fake name) for plagiarism.” For some journalists, this punch stings not for any ill will about the fate of said reporter but...
WASHINGTON — This year’s CPAC focuses on changing the Republican message to reach out to women and African Americans. Voice of Russia’s Jamila Bey and Carmen Russell-Sluchansky talk about their impressions of this year’s CPAC: Download In the edition, Russell-Sluchansky and Bey critique Republican outreach, which gives the impression that it’s driven by a need...
WASHINGTON – The trial involving two teenagers accused of raping an intoxicated teenager has divided the small community of Steubenville, Ohio, as some rally behind the accused perpetrators, stars of the local football team, while others say the victim was too drunk to protest. The issue has been further complicated by the fact that some...
New doc dissects the challenges, feats of pastors-turned-atheists
Apr 11, 2013
Michelle Obama flexes muscles in gun control debate
Apr 10, 2013
“Saturday Night Widows” tells story of woman taking grief into her own hands
Apr 8, 2013
Britain’s “Iron Lady” was no friend to organized labor
Apr 8, 2013
Advocate: Women making tiny victories in workplace, but much progress remains
Apr 4, 2013