http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljrSocial Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Community Organizer, Author, FacilitatorenCopyright Raymond Bell (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMTWed, 28 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMTLifestyleBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c755fc4f-edbc-474a-afc5-1972320dec7b_203307_1572980758_6893476_n.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljrSocial Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Community Organizer, Author, Facilitatorfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comlifestyle,ray bell,young adults,dc politics,education,ron moten,unemployment,youth,aids,career trainingRaymond BellnoSocial Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Community Organizer, Author, Facilitatorepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/03/28/trayvon-martin-case-what-its-like-to-be-young-and-blackYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/03/28/trayvon-martin-case-what-its-like-to-be-young-and-black/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/03/28/trayvon-martin-case-what-its-like-to-be-young-and-blackWed, 28 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMTTrayvon Martin case what its like to be young and black! You see them chillin on the block, you see them riding the metro, you see them riding in their crown vics.  Have you ever stopped to talk to a young brotha, to ask whats up with the hair, the obsession with foamposites, or their underwear showing. 01:09:00Raymond Bellnotrayvon martin,young boys,thugging,ray bell,policeYou see them chillin on the block, you see them riding the metro, you see them riding in their crown vics.  Have you ever stopped to talk to a young brotha, tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/03/21/hope-project-student-accepts-66k-job-find-out-howJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/03/21/hope-project-student-accepts-66k-job-find-out-how/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/03/21/hope-project-student-accepts-66k-job-find-out-howWed, 21 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMTHOPE Project student accepts $66K job find out how With unemployment in some DC communities at 25%, and well over 30% among young people.  Hear how a little neighborhood program help Brandon Craig become a $66k a year IT professional.  DC spends millions of dollars a year on training programs and workforce development, yet you never hear any of the success stories.  Tonight hear from a man that less than 2 years ago work as a clerk at a liquor store.  Brandon criag is a 2011 HOPE Project graduate and the 2011 student of the year.  http://www.hopeprojectdc.org 00:44:00Raymond Bellnohope project,ray bell,workforce development,unemployment,jobsWith unemployment in some DC communities at 25%, and well over 30% among young people.  Hear how a little neighborhood program help Brandon Craig become a $66khttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/31/meet-ron-moten--republican-candidate-for-ward-7-dc-councilPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/31/meet-ron-moten--republican-candidate-for-ward-7-dc-council/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/31/meet-ron-moten--republican-candidate-for-ward-7-dc-councilTue, 31 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMTMeet Ron Moten - Republican Candidate for Ward 7 DC Council You heard the name, you've read about him in every Washington DC newspaper, Monday night at 9:00pm get your chance to ask Ron Moten questions about his candidacy for the Ward 7 DC City Council.  Ron is working to unseat Yvette Alexander who has held the office since 2007, after winning a special election.  Ron is the co-founder of the Peacoholics a non-profit that works with youth and young adults. 00:34:00Raymond Bellnoron moten,peaceoholics,ray bell,dc politics,Ward 7You heard the name, you've read about him in every Washington DC newspaper, Monday night at 9:00pm get your chance to ask Ron Moten questions about his candidahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/21/how-to-grow-your-brand-and-business-using-social-mediaCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/21/how-to-grow-your-brand-and-business-using-social-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/21/how-to-grow-your-brand-and-business-using-social-mediaSat, 21 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMTHow to grow your brand and business using Social Media This Saturday January 21, meet Janaury Williams a social media expert.  January will be live on the Ray Bell Show to offer tips, and tricks to help you grow your business using facebook, twitter and linkedin.  Join the conversation we want to hear from you. 01:00:00Raymond Bellnofacebook,twitter,social media,ray bell,linkedinThis Saturday January 21, meet Janaury Williams a social media expert.  January will be live on the Ray Bell Show to offer tips, and tricks to help you grow yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/14/dc-politics-good-bad-uglyPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/14/dc-politics-good-bad-ugly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2012/01/14/dc-politics-good-bad-uglySat, 14 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMTDC Politics Good Bad Ugly Do you support a particular candidate in the upcoming DC election.  What's your take on the Harry Thomas scandal?  How would you rate Mayor Gray's first year in office?  Let's talk about it this Saturday morning. 01:28:00Raymond Bellnodc politics,harry thomas,ray bell,mayor gray,dc city councilDo you support a particular candidate in the upcoming DC election.  What's your take on the Harry Thomas scandal?  How would you rate Mayor Gray's first year ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/12/24/hip-hop-is-it-ruining-young-peopleHip Hop Musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/12/24/hip-hop-is-it-ruining-young-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/12/24/hip-hop-is-it-ruining-young-peopleSat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMTHip Hop, is it Ruining Young People? Are you a parent of the next Lil Wayne or wiz khalifa, yet until the BLOWUP, you can't get him to get a job or go to school.  How many young people are destroying their lives because of a desire to be a rap star.  For every Drake there are hundreds of thousands of young people that NEVER MAKE IT.  How many young people have you seen selling CDs in the mall parking lot, during the day time instead of at work or school.  Click the link to watch the show live - http://raymondbell.blogspot.com 00:15:00Raymond Bellnohip hop,ray bell,raymond,lil wayne,rapAre you a parent of the next Lil Wayne or wiz khalifa, yet until the BLOWUP, you can't get him to get a job or go to school.  How many young people are destroyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/12/17/great-parenting--a-candid-conversation-about-moma-coleLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/12/17/great-parenting--a-candid-conversation-about-moma-cole/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/12/17/great-parenting--a-candid-conversation-about-moma-coleSat, 17 Dec 2011 15:30:00 GMTGreat Parenting - A candid Conversation about Moma Cole Parenting has changed a great deal, what does it take to raise children today.  Gone are the days of getting two whoppings one my your moma and one by your friends moma that caught you doing something wrong.  One of DC's most famous mothers was Evangaline Cole she raised 4 remarkable boys, in a community that was filled with temptations most young men could not resist. Yet her 4 boys never participated in the temptations that surrounded them.  What will it take to get mothers to return to that kind of parenting. 01:29:00Raymond Bellnoparenting,Ray Bell,moma cole,coles cafe,bellParenting has changed a great deal, what does it take to raise children today.  Gone are the days of getting two whoppings one my your moma and one by your frihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/02/12/hope-is-real--the-hope-project-training-programJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/02/12/hope-is-real--the-hope-project-training-program/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2011/02/12/hope-is-real--the-hope-project-training-programSat, 12 Feb 2011 15:30:00 GMTHOPE is REAL - The HOPE Project Training ProgramStudents will be describing how the program has helped them move from unemployment and under employment to an IT professional. The students will describe the sacrifices involved to maintaining the required 90 percent attendance and large amounts of homework. You will hear how the programs group participation builds team building skills. Hear from the current and former HOPE Project students, supporters, staff and instructors. The HOPE Project has become movement to change the lives of young adults through quality career training. Hear how we built the HOPE brand that has the community calling the program the Harvard of the Hood. From the first info session at Barry Farms to reviewing over 200 applications, the program has raised the bar for career training programs in Washington DC and surrounding areas.00:33:00Raymond BellnoHOPE Project,career training,young adults,ray bell,computer trainingStudents will be describing how the program has helped them move from unemployment and under employment to an IT professional. The students will describe the shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/30/living-positive-with-hivLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/30/living-positive-with-hiv/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/30/living-positive-with-hivSat, 30 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMTLiving Positive with HIVMeet Raul Posas,Program Manager for Positive Youth Institute & Community Affairs Associate. Mr. Posas is a very positive brother that happens to be HIV Positive. Join me as Raul sheds some light on the HIV epidemic in DC. Don't miss this show.01:00:00Raymond Bellnohiv,aids,hivaids,epidemic,unprotected sexMeet Raul Posas,Program Manager for Positive Youth Institute & Community Affairs Associate. Mr. Posas is a very positive brother that happens to be HIV Positivhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/23/how-can-the-church-help-the-community-how-can-the-community-help-the-churchReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/23/how-can-the-church-help-the-community-how-can-the-community-help-the-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/23/how-can-the-church-help-the-community-how-can-the-community-help-the-churchSat, 23 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMTHow can the church help the community how can the community help the churchMeet Pastor Mary Wilson of Union Temple Baptist Church and Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness, President of the Council of Churches of Greater Washington. Our topics will include unemployment, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and another very important topic, how the community can help the church.00:34:00Raymond Bellnoreligion,HIV,unemployment,teen pregnancy,AIDSMeet Pastor Mary Wilson of Union Temple Baptist Church and Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness, President of the Council of Churches of Greater Washington. Our topicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/09/public-school-education-can-it-be-fixedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/09/public-school-education-can-it-be-fixed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/09/public-school-education-can-it-be-fixedSat, 09 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMTPublic School Education Can it be FixedThe movie Waiting for Superman has so many people talking about the state of public education in America. We'll discuss the topic, including the huge gift from facebook founder Zuckerberg, as well as DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee, charter schools, Adult Education and the teachers unions.01:00:00Raymond Bellnowaiting for superman,public school,charter schools,harlem childrens zone,educationThe movie Waiting for Superman has so many people talking about the state of public education in America. We'll discuss the topic, including the huge gift fromhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/02/a-candid-conversation-with-ron-moten-of-the-peacoholicsElectionshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/02/a-candid-conversation-with-ron-moten-of-the-peacoholics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/10/02/a-candid-conversation-with-ron-moten-of-the-peacoholicsSat, 02 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMTA candid conversation with Ron Moten of the PeacoholicsA candid conversation with one of DC's most recognized advocates for children and young adults. No topic will be off limits. Funding, Fenty, Marion Barry, the recent election results.01:01:00Raymond Bellnoron moten,peaceoholics,dc mayor,marion barry,ray bellA candid conversation with one of DC's most recognized advocates for children and young adults. No topic will be off limits. Funding, Fenty, Marion Barry, the rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/09/25/the-peaceoholics-and-beyond-an-interview-with-ron-Electionshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/09/25/the-peaceoholics-and-beyond-an-interview-with-ron-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/09/25/the-peaceoholics-and-beyond-an-interview-with-ron-Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:30:00 GMTA community discusssion about the Peaceoholics and Ron MotenA candid conversation with one of DC's most recognized advocates for children and young adults. No topic will be off limits. Funding, Fenty, Marion Barry. 01:01:00Raymond Bellnopeaceaholics,ron moten,non profits,youth,young adultsA candid conversation with one of DC's most recognized advocates for children and young adults. No topic will be off limits. Funding, Fenty, Marion Barry.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/05/08/how-to-get-your-gedhigh-school-diploma-and-green-jEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/05/08/how-to-get-your-gedhigh-school-diploma-and-green-j/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/05/08/how-to-get-your-gedhigh-school-diploma-and-green-jSat, 08 May 2010 15:00:00 GMTHow to get your GED/High School Diploma and Green Jobs The dropout rate in the District is about 50%, are you part of this statistic, if so tune in Saturday morning to hear from Wilbur Miller longtime Principal of Ballou Stay High School. Hear about the GED Program, External Diploma and other programs available at Ballou. There is talk of a new GED test, with more math and... science. Also, on the show is Philip O'Neal co-founder of GREEN DMV. Hear Philip's vision for creating jobs in the community. GREEN DMV is a non-profit organization seeking to promote clean energy and green jobs in low-income communities across America as a pathway out of poverty. The organization was founded and self-funded by cofounders, Philip O'Neal and Rhon Hayes in 2007. Green DMV is fueled by a passion to ensure that the green economy is inclusive of all people. 01:00:00Raymond Bellnoged,green jobs,high school diploma,green technology,ballouThe dropout rate in the District is about 50%, are you part of this statistic, if so tune in Saturday morning to hear from Wilbur Miller longtime Principal of Bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/04/10/the-se-shootingkilling-who-is-to-blame--how-to-stoYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/04/10/the-se-shootingkilling-who-is-to-blame--how-to-sto/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/04/10/the-se-shootingkilling-who-is-to-blame--how-to-stoSat, 10 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMTThe SE Shooting/Killing who is to blame - how to stop this behaviorWe all heard about the incident, everyone is concerned, mad, frustrated, disappointed and even embarrassed. What can we do, what should we do. Hear from friends of the young people involved in the shooting, and other young people that live in the neighborhood and have been able to stay away from crime and violence. We will try to get as many local leaders and community activists to share their solutions.01:00:00Raymond Bellnose shooting,young adults,youth killing,Washington Highlands neighborhood,BellevueWe all heard about the incident, everyone is concerned, mad, frustrated, disappointed and even embarrassed. What can we do, what should we do. Hear from friendshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/03/06/carlos-allen-the-3rd-white-house-party-crasherPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/03/06/carlos-allen-the-3rd-white-house-party-crasher/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/03/06/carlos-allen-the-3rd-white-house-party-crasherSat, 06 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMTCarlos Allen the 3rd White House Party CrasherMeet Carlos Allen, entrepreneur, philanthropist and political activist. Hear him discuss his evening at the Whitehouse as well as all of the fallout afterwards. In addition we’ll discuss local DC politics. This promises to be a very entertaining hour. 01:00:00Raymond BellnoCarlos Allen,white house,party crasher,obama,dc politicsMeet Carlos Allen, entrepreneur, philanthropist and political activist. Hear him discuss his evening at the Whitehouse as well as all of the fallout afterwardshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/27/why-are-more-black-men-in-prison-than-collegeLegalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/27/why-are-more-black-men-in-prison-than-college/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/27/why-are-more-black-men-in-prison-than-collegeSat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMTWHY are more BLACK MEN in PRISON than COLLEGEThis statistic is very alarming, and it MUST change. I'm very concerned with the number and I want to discuss it with you. This show will include guest that have served time, as well as members of higher education. Far to any of our young peole are starting their lives with additonal baggage, that baggage being a felony conviction.01:00:00Raymond Bellnoprison,black men,jail,felony,convictionThis statistic is very alarming, and it MUST change. I'm very concerned with the number and I want to discuss it with you. This show will include guest that hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/20/the-role-of-the-black-church-in-2010Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/20/the-role-of-the-black-church-in-2010/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/20/the-role-of-the-black-church-in-2010Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMTThe role of the black church in 2010Unemployment, teen pregnancy, HIV/aids, youth violence. What role should the church play in improving the condition of the black community. 01:00:00Raymond Bellnochurch,pastor,faith,non-profit,community organizingUnemployment, teen pregnancy, HIV/aids, youth violence. What role should the church play in improving the condition of the black community.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/13/high-school-dropout-rate-who-is-to-blameSchoolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/13/high-school-dropout-rate-who-is-to-blame/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/13/high-school-dropout-rate-who-is-to-blameSat, 13 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMTHigh School Dropout Rate who is to blame48.8 % graduation rate for D.C. schools, 63.2% in Prince George's County, 44.6 % in Baltimore. What can we as a community do to improve the very low numbers. We'll discuss some solutions and identify problems. Our guest will include school teachers, school administrators, and community activist. 01:00:00Raymond BellnoPUBLIC SCHOOLS,DROPOUT RATE,CHARTER SCHOOLS,EDUCATION,ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION48.8 % graduation rate for D.C. schools, 63.2% in Prince George's County, 44.6 % in Baltimore. What can we as a community do to improve the very low numbers.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/06/teen-and-young-people-pregnancy-and-parentingLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/06/teen-and-young-people-pregnancy-and-parenting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/02/06/teen-and-young-people-pregnancy-and-parentingSat, 06 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMTTeen and young people pregnancy and parentingJoin me Saturday morning as I discuss this very important and sometimes controversial topic with author Melinda Robertson. Melinda has written two books. Motherhood . . . What You Don't Know and Fatherhood . . . What You Ought to Know. We'll discuss the male and female perspective of having children at a young age.01:00:00Raymond Bellnoyouth,teen,pregnancy,teen pregnancy,child supportJoin me Saturday morning as I discuss this very important and sometimes controversial topic with author Melinda Robertson. Melinda has written two books. Mothehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/30/can-we-stop-the-killing-of-our-young-peopleYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/30/can-we-stop-the-killing-of-our-young-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/30/can-we-stop-the-killing-of-our-young-peopleSat, 30 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMTCan WE stop the KILLING of our YOUNG people?Have you lost a love one to violence, are you tired of reading articles in the newspaper about senseless killings, are you frustrated with the lack of solutions by our elected leaders, let's talk about it. Join the discussion and share your story, hear from parents and relatives as they share their experience.01:00:00Raymond Bellnoyouth,violence,killing,guns,murderHave you lost a love one to violence, are you tired of reading articles in the newspaper about senseless killings, are you frustrated with the lack of solutionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/16/starting-and-growing-a-small-business-in-a-bad-ecoBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/16/starting-and-growing-a-small-business-in-a-bad-eco/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/16/starting-and-growing-a-small-business-in-a-bad-ecoSat, 16 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMTStarting and growing a small business in a bad economyMany of us are now unemployed, with very few prospects for employment. Is this the time to start a business of your own. So many of us have dreamed of taking the plunge into the small business world but simply need a bit more convincing. Maybe this is the conversation you need to help you take the leap. We'll discuss legal structure, marketing your business, selling to the local and federal government. Call in to be part of the conversation.01:00:00Raymond BellnoEntrepreneurship,small business taxes,marketing,starting a business,internet marketingMany of us are now unemployed, with very few prospects for employment. Is this the time to start a business of your own. So many of us have dreamed of takinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/09/is-quality-job-training-the-answer-to-unemploymentJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/09/is-quality-job-training-the-answer-to-unemployment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/raybelljr/2010/01/09/is-quality-job-training-the-answer-to-unemploymentSat, 09 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMTIs quality job training the answer to unemployment?Hear from the Washington, DC area's leading workforce development and career training experts. Featured guests include Leo Alexander candidiate for DC Mayor and the staff of the HOPE Project a technical training program for young people ages 18-25. Other guests to be announced soon. The President's education initiative has allocated billions of dollars to states to design training programs to prepare the american people for today's global workforce.00:45:00Raymond Bellnoeducation,young adults,unemployment,career training,workforce develomentHear from the Washington, DC area's leading workforce development and career training experts. Featured guests include Leo Alexander candidiate for DC Mayor an