People Before Politics 914http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepoliticsIf that body of elected officials be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:15:00 GMTSat, 25 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTPoliticsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/9b9a579a-cf0d-4c5f-b3b7-8f00b1a16515_untitled-1.jpgPeople Before Politics 914http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepoliticsIf that body of elected officials be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics,community,education,justice,damon k jones,economic development,obama,police,police brutality,blackPeople Before Politics 914noIf that body of elected officials be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption.episodicMaking Law Enforcement Better for the Communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/25/making-law-enforcement-better-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/25/making-law-enforcement-better-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/25/making-law-enforcement-better-for-the-communitySat, 25 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTMaking Law Enforcement Better for the CommunityCall In Live 374-215- 7570 The recent arrest of Mount Pleasant police Chief Brian Fanelli for alleged Child ography charges echoes the growing sentiment of thousands of Westchester residents on the need of some type of oversight of our 43 municipalities law enforcement.  Join us as we discuss how we can make law enforcement better to serve the community  01:25:00People Before Politics 914nodamon k jones,westchester county,police brutality,brian fanelli,Mount PleasentCall In Live 374-215- 7570 The recent arrest of Mount Pleasant police Chief Brian Fanelli for alleged Child ography charges echoes the growing sentiment of thouMount Vernon from Money Earnin to Murderville, How did we get here?" and is therhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/18/mount-vernon-from-money-earnin-to-murderville-how-did-we-get-here-and-is-therPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/18/mount-vernon-from-money-earnin-to-murderville-how-did-we-get-here-and-is-ther/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/18/mount-vernon-from-money-earnin-to-murderville-how-did-we-get-here-and-is-therSat, 18 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTMount Vernon from Money Earnin to Murderville, How did we get here?" and is therJoin the People Before Politics Radio Show, hosted by Damon K. Jones with an All-Star Panel this Saturday, at 12 Noon, on blogtalkradio.com We will be discussing the topic " Mount Vernon from Money Earnin to Murderville, How did we get here?" and is there a need for a resurgence of Black Leadership in Westchester?  You can Join the conversation at (347) 215-7570 01:30:00People Before Politics 914noMount Vernon New York,Damon K Jones,Jamie Pessin,Samuel Rivers,Helena EdwardsJoin the People Before Politics Radio Show, hosted by Damon K. Jones with an All-Star Panel this Saturday, at 12 Noon, on blogtalkradio.com We will be discussinPeople Before Politics Radio Show- A look back at the issues in 2013http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/11/people-before-politics-radio-show-a-look-back-at-the-issues-in-2013Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/11/people-before-politics-radio-show-a-look-back-at-the-issues-in-2013/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2014/01/11/people-before-politics-radio-show-a-look-back-at-the-issues-in-2013Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTPeople Before Politics Radio Show- A look back at the issues in 2013Recaping the issues of 2013 and discussing what new issues and occomplishments we will face in 2014.  “If that body of elected officials are ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. As a people, we will demand any fraud of the people be stopped." 01:00:00People Before Politics 914nodamon K. Jones,people before politics show,Westchester County,Progressive talk,black law enforcementRecaping the issues of 2013 and discussing what new issues and occomplishments we will face in 2014.  “If that body of elected officials are ignorant, recklessStop Mass Incarceration - Real Talk for the Communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/05/11/stop-mass-incarceration--real-talk-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/05/11/stop-mass-incarceration--real-talk-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/05/11/stop-mass-incarceration--real-talk-for-the-communitySat, 11 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTStop Mass Incarceration - Real Talk for the Community Carl Dix is a long time revolutionary leader who says racially disparate mass incarceration amounts to a slow genocide that is breaking the bodies and crushing the spirits of countless millions of people. Carl has issued a Proposal for action to stop torture in US prisons as part of ending mass incarceration overall. He will be dialoguing with Cornel West on 5/20 over the theme of “Mass Incarceration + Silence = Genocide; Act to Stop It Now!” Carl will be on the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon Jones to discuss this Dialogue and his proposal for action on Saturday, 5/11, at 10 AM. "There is nothing more unrealistic than the idea of reforming this system into something that would come anywhere near being in the interests of the great majority of people and ultimately of humanity as a whole." Bob Avakian--from BAsics. You can't change the world if you don't know the BAsics. 01:10:00People Before Politics 914noJustice,Police Brutality,Mass Incarceration,Black Police,NYPDCarl Dix is a long time revolutionary leader who says racially disparate mass incarceration amounts to a slow genocide that is breaking the bodies and crushingNYPD "Stop N Frisk" Lets talk http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/03/30/nypd-stop-n-frisk-lets-talkPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/03/30/nypd-stop-n-frisk-lets-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/03/30/nypd-stop-n-frisk-lets-talkSat, 30 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMTNYPD "Stop N Frisk" Lets talk The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices raise serious concerns over racial profiling, illegal stops and privacy rights. The Department’s own reports on its stop-and-frisk activity confirm what many people in communities of color across the city have long known: The police are stopping hundreds of thousands of law abiding New Yorkers every year, and the vast majority are black and Latino. An analysis by the NYCLU revealed that innocent New Yorkers have been subjected to police stops and street interrogations more than 4 million times since 2002, and that black and Latino communities continue to be the overwhelming target of these tactics. Nearly nine out of 10 stopped-and-frisked New Yorkers have been completely innocent, according to the NYPD’s own reports. 02:00:00People Before Politics 914noNYPD,Stop N Frisk,Police Brutality,police crimes,black law enforcementThe NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices raise serious concerns over racial profiling, illegal stops and privacy rights. The Department’s own reports on its stop-anChristopher Doner Manifesto Black Law Enforcement Speak Pt 2http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/03/09/christopher-doner-manifesto-black-law-enforcement-speak-pt-2Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/03/09/christopher-doner-manifesto-black-law-enforcement-speak-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/03/09/christopher-doner-manifesto-black-law-enforcement-speak-pt-2Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMTChristopher Doner Manifesto Black Law Enforcement Speak Pt 2 Black Law Enforcement from Across the county discussing the issues of our law enforcement institution. Does racism exist? Lets talk about it.. Part 2 01:55:00People Before Politics 914nolaw enforcement,Christopher Doner,black law enforcement,police brutality,policeBlack Law Enforcement from Across the county discussing the issues of our law enforcement institution. Does racism exist? Lets talk about it.. Part 2Doner’s Manifesto – Black Law Enforcement Speak Outhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/02/23/doners-manifesto-black-law-enforcement-speak-outPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/02/23/doners-manifesto-black-law-enforcement-speak-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/02/23/doners-manifesto-black-law-enforcement-speak-outSat, 23 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMTDoner’s Manifesto – Black Law Enforcement Speak OutPolice brutality and misconduct is an ongoing occurrence in the poor black, La­tino and poor communities. BLEA considers this brutality and misconduct to be “police criminality;” any law enforcement officer who has the power to arrest, authority to use deadly force, and who has received comprehensive training, and who will then go into a community and abuse the powers they have  is committing no less than a criminal act themselves. Christopher Doners Manifesto was clear on the violations of LAPD against the poor white, black and latino communities. Many Black Law Enforcement agree with the claims of Doner THIS SHOW IS NOT, IN N01:47:00People Before Politics 914noDONER,LAPD,POLICE,BLACKS,BRUTALITYPolice brutality and misconduct is an ongoing occurrence in the poor black, La­tino and poor communities. BLEA considers this brutality and misconduct to be “poPolice and Community Relations -Lets Talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/26/police-and-community-relations-lets-talkPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/26/police-and-community-relations-lets-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/26/police-and-community-relations-lets-talkSat, 26 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTPolice and Community Relations -Lets TalkTalking how we can have better police and community relations 02:37:00People Before Politics 914nopolice,Henry,Chamberlain,Ridley,GrahamTalking how we can have better police and community relationsNRA, Gun Violence, Politics, Lets Talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/12/nra-gun-violence-politics-lets-talkPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/12/nra-gun-violence-politics-lets-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/12/nra-gun-violence-politics-lets-talkSat, 12 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTNRA, Gun Violence, Politics, Lets Talk For the last several decades, the debate regarding both the restriction and availability of firearms within the United States has been characterized by a stalemate between an individual right to bear arms based on the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and the responsibility of government to prevent crime, maintain order and protect the wellbeing of its citizens. Political arguments of gun politics in the United States center around disagreements that range from the practical – does gun ownership cause or prevent crime? – to the constitutional – how should the Second Amendment be interpreted? – to the ethical – what should the balance be between an individual's right of self-defense through gun ownership and the People's interest in maintaining public safety? Political arguments about gun rights fall into two basic categories, first, does the government have the authority to regulate guns, second, if it does, is it an effective tool for public safety?02:01:00People Before Politics 914noNRA,damon jones,gun violence,gun safety,black law enforcementFor the last several decades, the debate regarding both the restriction and availability of firearms within the United States has been characterized by a staleBlack Officer Assaulted by White Assistant Chief of Police ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/05/black-officer-assaulted-by-white-assistant-chief-of-police-iPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/05/black-officer-assaulted-by-white-assistant-chief-of-police-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2013/01/05/black-officer-assaulted-by-white-assistant-chief-of-police-iSat, 05 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTBlack Officer Assaulted by White Assistant Chief of Police iOn Sept 22, 2011, White Plains Police Assistant Chief Anne Fitzsimmons assaulted officer Michael Hannon. The attack on Officer Hannon was witness by two officers, one civilian worker and one supervisor, all was in a state of shock of the unmerciful actions of Assistant Chief Fitzsimmons.  All have made notarized statements of Chief Fitzsimmons attack on Officer Hannon. “She pushed the chair with both arms and with force”, reported a witness of the incident. 00:25:00People Before Politics 914nowhite plain,brutality,fitzsimmons,westchester,racismOn Sept 22, 2011, White Plains Police Assistant Chief Anne Fitzsimmons assaulted officer Michael Hannon. The attack on Officer Hannon was witness by two officeGun Control and Gun Violence in our Community Lets Talk!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/22/real-talk-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/22/real-talk-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/22/real-talk-for-the-communitySat, 22 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMTGun Control and Gun Violence in our Community Lets Talk!According to a report called “Protect Children, Not Guns”, by the Children Defense Fund, in 2008, 2,947 children and teens died from guns in the United States and 2,793 died in 2009 for a total of 5,740—one child or teen every three hours, eight every day, 55 every week for two years. In 2008 and 2009, gun homicide was the leading cause of deaths among black teens.           01:59:00People Before Politics 914nocommunity,education,jobs,justice,economic developmentAccording to a report called “Protect Children, Not Guns”, by the Children Defense Fund, in 2008, 2,947 children and teens died from guns in the United States aReal Talk for the Community http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/15/real-talk-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/15/real-talk-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/15/real-talk-for-the-communitySat, 15 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMTReal Talk for the Community Keeping real community issues on the forefront Education, Economic Development, Jobs and Justice   02:01:00People Before Politics 914nocommunity,education,jobs,justice,economic developmentKeeping real community issues on the forefront Education, Economic Development, Jobs and JusticeReal Talk for the Community http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/08/real-talk-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/08/real-talk-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/08/real-talk-for-the-communitySat, 08 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMTReal Talk for the Community Keeping real community issues on the forefront Education, Economic Development, Jobs and Justice   01:58:00People Before Politics 914nocommunity,education,jobs,justice,economic developmentKeeping real community issues on the forefront Education, Economic Development, Jobs and JusticeReal Talk for the Community http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/01/real-talk-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/01/real-talk-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/12/01/real-talk-for-the-communitySat, 01 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMTReal Talk for the Community The first hour: We continue to talk about the long lasting effect of Hurricane Sandy in the communities of color in NY.  The battle in Washington over the Secretary of State Position and the politics behind it. The Second Hour: Discuss the continuing fight for accountability of our Justice System . What can we do as a community? 02:00:00People Before Politics 914nojustice,community,law enforcement,black people,black crimeThe first hour: We continue to talk about the long lasting effect of Hurricane Sandy in the communities of color in NY.  The battle in Washington over the SecrCan our Communities Move Forward?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/11/24/can-our-communities-move-forwardPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/11/24/can-our-communities-move-forward/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/11/24/can-our-communities-move-forwardSat, 24 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTCan our Communities Move Forward? Critical discussion on where we are as a community. What will the reelection of President Obama mean to us? Is there more work to do? Does the election of President Obama have any effect on local politics? Finally, the Hurricane Sandy Aftermath how are people coping? 01:56:00People Before Politics 914nopolitics,community,democrats,crime,povertyCritical discussion on where we are as a community. What will the reelection of President Obama mean to us? Is there more work to do? Does the election of PresObama won the Election! Now What?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/11/10/obama-won-the-election-now-whatPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/11/10/obama-won-the-election-now-what/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/11/10/obama-won-the-election-now-whatSat, 10 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTObama won the Election! Now What? Now that President Obama won his re-election, now what? Does this really change the condition of people of color throughout the nation. Are we expecting the President to have a deeper “Black Agenda”? What is our role in holding elected officials accountable? Changes starts at the bottom, so are we ready to make the change, Or is it just “Status Quo”. 02:01:00People Before Politics 914nopolitics,black community,obama,economics,educationNow that President Obama won his re-election, now what? Does this really change the condition of people of color throughout the nation. Are we expecting the PrWhat if Obama loses the Election, Then What?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/27/what-if-obama-loses-the-election-then-whatPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/27/what-if-obama-loses-the-election-then-what/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/27/what-if-obama-loses-the-election-then-whatSat, 27 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTWhat if Obama loses the Election, Then What? What if President Obama loses the election? What will the Poor and Middle Class do? We already now that the Republican and Right wing agenda is to decimate labors rights, healthcare, give tax breaks to the wealthy and continue wars that we cannot already pay for. What will be the political action of the middle class? Will the poor lose the little voice they have? Let’s Talk About it 02:00:00People Before Politics 914noblack people,Obama,damon k jones,middle class,poorWhat if President Obama loses the election? What will the Poor and Middle Class do? We already now that the Republican and Right wing agenda is to decimate labThe Million Man March Then and Nowhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/20/the-million-man-march-then-and-nowPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/20/the-million-man-march-then-and-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/20/the-million-man-march-then-and-nowSat, 20 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTThe Million Man March Then and NowWe will look at the historical march and its effect on the black community and black men throughout the nation. 02:01:00People Before Politics 914nocommunity,black man,million man march,damon k jones,black on black crimeWe will look at the historical march and its effect on the black community and black men throughout the nation.Where the Hell are the Churches?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/13/where-the-hell-are-the-churchesPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/13/where-the-hell-are-the-churches/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/13/where-the-hell-are-the-churchesSat, 13 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTWhere the Hell are the Churches? Where are the supermarkets in the black community that’s own by black clergy? Why are they not like the Mormon Church? The Mormon owns what they call Bishop’s Storehouses is best described as a supermarket without the cash registers. The storehouse is purposely made to appear like a supermarket, so people going there feel like they are in a regular supermarket. The people who shop here are in need of food; for example, someone may be unemployed and have no money coming in to buy the basic necessities of life. In addition to food, storehouses carry jackets and jeans, towels and sheets. Also, in times of disaster such as Hurricane Katrina, larger Bishop's Storehouses known as Regional Bishop's Storehouses were opened to supply victims of Hurricane Katrina with food and other items. Why aren’t the black clergy supplying the black community like the Mormon supply their community. Where the Hell are the Black Churches? We will continue to speak about the large coalition of African-American pastors are calling on blacks to boycott the president and sign a petition demanding that the administration withdraw support for gay marriage. How this would affect the chances of Obama being reelected and is this right thing to do?   01:35:00People Before Politics 914nochurches,Preachers,Black,community,economicsWhere are the supermarkets in the black community that’s own by black clergy? Why are they not like the Mormon Church? The Mormon owns what they call Bishop’sBlack Law Enforcement and the Black Community- Lets Talk!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/09/black-law-enforcement-and-the-black-community-lets-talkPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/09/black-law-enforcement-and-the-black-community-lets-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/09/black-law-enforcement-and-the-black-community-lets-talkTue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTBlack Law Enforcement and the Black Community- Lets Talk! With the wave of constant civil and human rights violations of the black community by law enforcement. The community has noticed the void in outrage from black law enforcement on these issues. Where is the consciousness of Black Law Enforcement?  Have We have become covert cowards? We nodded and winked at institutional policies, practices, and patterns of behavior that disproportionately inflicted misery in our birth communities. It became impossible for us to tell the truth in our homes after lying all day on our jobs. Are they become the privileged employed? We are the hirelings that allowed the sheep to be scattered and devoured. We have no need to identify our enemies - for we were co-joined at the hip. Do the ideals of Black Law Enforcement Pioneers no longer exist?  Some feel that Black Law Enforcement has embraced personalities rather than principles. The silence that reverberates throughout Black Law Enforcement when critical issues are raised is a testament to having lost our way!   02:01:00People Before Politics 914nopolice,brutality,community,black,lawWith the wave of constant civil and human rights violations of the black community by law enforcement. The community has noticed the void in outrage from blackThe Role of Hip Hop Artist and Preachers for this Electionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/06/the-role-of-hip-hop-artist-and-preachers-for-this-electionsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/06/the-role-of-hip-hop-artist-and-preachers-for-this-elections/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/06/the-role-of-hip-hop-artist-and-preachers-for-this-electionsSat, 06 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTThe Role of Hip Hop Artist and Preachers for this Election Following the historic election of Pesident  Barack Obama as the first African-American President of the United States. How will Hip Hop play a role in reelecting President Obama and have Hip Hop served the community well with its recent wave of harsh lyrics and representation. The second hour we will speak about the  large coalition of African-American pastors are calling on blacks to boycott the president and sign a petition demanding that the administration withdraw support for gay marriage. How this would affect the chances of Obama being reelected and is this right thing to do?   Guest callers Rev. Conrad Tillard AJ Rock Woodson  Hip Hop Artist, Writer, Activist   02:01:00People Before Politics 914nohip hop,elections,obama,Black Pastors,democratsFollowing the historic election of Pesident  Barack Obama as the first African-American President of the United States. How will Hip Hop play a role in reelectCrime and Violence in Our Communities- Lets Talk About ithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/02/crime-and-violence-in-our-communities-lets-talk-about-itPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/02/crime-and-violence-in-our-communities-lets-talk-about-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/10/02/crime-and-violence-in-our-communities-lets-talk-about-itTue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTCrime and Violence in Our Communities- Lets Talk About it The recent wave of violence in the our cities  should reminded us that every elected official, community leaders, concerned citizens, and residents should be held accountable for public safety, and the perception thereof, in our community. How true is that old African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child?” From the looks of things, perhaps it has fallen to the wayside. For any city to have a nickname of “Murderville” should be of great concern of not only the residents but should be a focus of change among city elected officials.    02:01:00People Before Politics 914noCrime,Violence,Community,poverty,youthThe recent wave of violence in the our cities  should reminded us that every elected official, community leaders, concerned citizens, and residents should be hWho will Help the Middle Class and Poor? Obama or Romney?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/09/29/who-will-help-the-middle-class-obama-or-romneyPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/09/29/who-will-help-the-middle-class-obama-or-romney/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/09/29/who-will-help-the-middle-class-obama-or-romneySat, 29 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMTWho will Help the Middle Class and Poor? Obama or Romney? With just 40 days to go, the presidential race has entered the hammer-and-tongs phase. From here on, it’s a day-to-day messaging war, with President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney taking dramatically different views on how the fall campaign conversation should be framed. Tune in as we discuss the Presidential Election, The right to vote, Voter Education and what Candidate is best suited to address the needs of the Middle Class and the poor in America.     02:01:00People Before Politics 914noelections,obama,politicians,right to vote,blackWith just 40 days to go, the presidential race has entered the hammer-and-tongs phase. From here on, it’s a day-to-day messaging war, with President Obama andReal Talk for the Community http://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/09/22/real-talk-for-the-communityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/09/22/real-talk-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/peoplebeforepolitics/2012/09/22/real-talk-for-the-communitySat, 22 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMTReal Talk for the Community The people we elect are called “representatives” — a highly technical term that means that they're supposed to represent us. But more than just representing us, they represent our values and our principles. We the people are responsible for the character of our elected officials.  If that body of elected officials be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. Believing in People Before Politics we will demand any fraud of the people be stopped. Join in on the conversation with Damon K. Jones, Cynthia Turnquest Jones and Alan Glover talk about prevelant issues in our community throughout the nation.              01:00:00People Before Politics 914nopolitics,crime,education,economic development,employmentThe people we elect are called “representatives” — a highly technical term that means that they're supposed to represent us. But more than just representing us,