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  Date / Time: 9/13/2009 4:40 PM UTC

  Cheryl Smith talks with Shirley Miller about Sickle Cell Disease and Carolyn Matthews about Delta Si
  

  This is Norma Adams Wade Week and the show is dedicated to this outstanding Dallas Morning News columnist.

  Norma will be honored on September 15 at 6 p.m. at the African American Museum and Rev. Charles Stovall, Sen. Royce West, Joyce Ann Brown of MASS, Joy Strickland of MATV and Bernice J. Washington are presenting. Charles Winslow will be performing and Peaches Party Package is the caterer. You can also visit the George Washington Carver Exhibit while you are there!

  Jasmine was here with the news and Bilal provided the health report.

  I opened with talk about U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson ( or Addison Graves Wilson Jr. who took office in December 2001) of South Carolina calling President Barack Obama a liar, and the blatant disrespect the president has been subjected to. I gave numbers for Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (202-225-8885) or (214) 922-8885 and Rep Ralph Hall (202)225-6673 or (972)771-9118 to express their thoughts on the issue.

  It was reported that Betty Culbreath said in an interview, "I purchased a gun a few days ago, because as much as you hate him, with Perry putting fuel on the fire, you people will start killing black folk like back in the Klan days and I want to be ready," in response to a Trey Garrison column critical of President Obama.

   

  My first guest was Shirley Miller of Children's Medical Center, talking about Sickle Cell Disease. A member of the National Board for Sickle Cell, Shirley said a hallmark of the disease is pain. Zakee Dean and Norris were two callers who talked about the disease. Another caller had a question about whether diabetes was hereditary and Bilal responded. He talked about controlling weight and I mentioned one of my favorite comedians, David A. Arnold who said folks make resolutions saying they will lose 50 pounds and he says, "how about not gaining another 30?!"

  Carolyn Matthews, who is president of the North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., participated in the discussion, talking about Delta's health initiatives. She also talked about the Bowl-a-thon the chapter has scheduled for September 19 at 5:30 at the USA Bowl (home of the Don't Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon). Registration is $20 per person and you can find out more information on the site, www.dstnsda.org. The chapter is also having an event, Wingtip and Stiletto Strut at the Brookhaven Country Club on October 20. Natural Change will be performing, along with comedian D. Ellis.

  Next week, I am broadcasting live from Harwood 609 with Black-owned businesses and supporters of the Black Business Directory. On October 4, I will be back there with Grambling and Prairie View A&M Universities and on October 11, join me at Harwood 609 for breakfast with Hill Harper! STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION.

  You know, you can always tune in to www.blogtalkradio.com and listen to the show and participate in the on-line chat.

  Perry Forshee of Citizens for Responsible Budget Cuts called in to say there will be a forum on September 19 fro 12-3p.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, discussing budget cuts and spending at Dallas City Hall.

  SHOUT OUTS--

  -Happy Birthday to Joycelyn Johnson of KKDA/K104 an KRNB and Chris Arnold of K104(not Chris Arnold of the Temptations Review).

  -I sat with Phillip and Michelle Mitchell and Carol at Harwood 609 for the First Anniversary of the Restaurant Jazz Club, featuring The Temptations Review with Dennis Edwards. Stan and Pat Mayes, Regina Cotton, Pat Webb, Bernice J. Washington and Kaye Fullylove were also there. In the Mix performed and it was a wonderful affair, for two nights. Billy G has done a wonderful job with the Club. A highlight was when Dennis Edwards kissed me and then he talked about it on the air with Kaye!

  -Dennis Edwards of the Temptations Review (You know why!)

  -Joyce Ann Brown and Koquice Spencer. Annya and Ayanna are with them at the family reunion.
  
  
  

   

  Until Next Time,

  Whoever you talk to, wherever you go and whatever you do--DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

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