The Maya Akai Show (5-7-2015)

This Episode kicks off with What’s Trending, headlines everyone is talking about that have local, national or international focus. NEXT Artist, Jonathon Romain joined the show to talk about his new book which highlights his journey from a 15 year prison sentence to becoming an internationally reknown artist through photographs, articles & thoughts. The show wraps up with Tio Hardiman CEO & Executive Director Violence Interrupters, INC, for the 2nd installment of the Community Activist Roundtable discussing his recent article on Huff Post Blog, Will Chicago Become the Next Baltimore?  Listen to the show EVERY Thursday 6:30p-9:00p CST WVON 1690AM  Chicago and streaming worldwide WVON.com & iHeartradio.com !!!