http://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscomByronspeaks is committed to examining who and what we are as a society based on the ideals of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. enCopyright Byron Williams (C/O Blogtalkradio)Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:45:00 GMTThu, 05 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMTPoliticsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/af595efd-6256-45a2-99fd-3c0d4e6e88f1_rally-byron-williams.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscomByronspeaks is committed to examining who and what we are as a society based on the ideals of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics,civil rights movement,martin luther king,birmingham,black church,california,constitution,economy,history,justiceByronspeaksnoByronspeaks is committed to examining who and what we are as a society based on the ideals of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/04/05/mlk-1929-1968Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/04/05/mlk-1929-1968/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/04/05/mlk-1929-1968Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMTMLK 1929-1968 Join me as we discuss the legacy fo Martin Luther King on the anniversary of his assassination with two of his distinguished aides, Jack O'Dell and Clarence Jones. 00:29:00ByronspeaksnoMartin Luther King,I have a dream,Memphis,Vietnam,BirminghamJoin me as we discuss the legacy fo Martin Luther King on the anniversary of his assassination with two of his distinguished aides, Jack O'Dell and Clarence Johttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/29/trayvon-martinPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/29/trayvon-martin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/29/trayvon-martinThu, 29 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMTTrayvon Martin Join me tonight as we discuss this latest case of high profile absurdity.  00:54:00ByronspeaksnoTrayvon,Martin,Race,Profiling,SkittlesJoin me tonight as we discuss this latest case of high profile absurdity.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/09/is-america-still-a-great-nationPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/09/is-america-still-a-great-nation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/09/is-america-still-a-great-nationFri, 09 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMTIs America Still a Great Nation? Given where America is economically, the steady decline in manufacturing, the acrymony in Washington that prohibits bipartisanship, is America still a great nation? 00:56:00ByronspeaksnoAmerica,Economy,Politics,Manufacturing,WashingtonGiven where America is economically, the steady decline in manufacturing, the acrymony in Washington that prohibits bipartisanship, is America still a great nahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/02/republican-party-2012Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/02/republican-party-2012/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/03/02/republican-party-2012Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMTRepublican Party 2012 With Super Tuesday just around the corner, can the Republican Party produce a candidate that can defeat President Obama?  Will they have a brokered convention? Will California once again hold a primary that does not matter regarding presidential politics? Guest: Tom Lorentzen 00:59:00ByronspeaksnoRepublican Party,Tea Party,Mitt Romney,Newt Gingrich,Rick SantorumWith Super Tuesday just around the corner, can the Republican Party produce a candidate that can defeat President Obama?  Will they have a brokered convention?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/24/is-black-history-month-just-for-black-peopleHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/24/is-black-history-month-just-for-black-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/24/is-black-history-month-just-for-black-peopleFri, 24 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMTIs Black History Month just for Black People? In what has become an increasingly wholly owed subsidiary of black culture, little is done to make the contributions of African Americans part of the overall story of America.  Is this how we want it, or should there be a change?  All are invited to weigh in on the topic.  00:30:00ByronspeaksnoHistory,Black History,Civil Rights Movement,Racism,JusticeIn what has become an increasingly wholly owed subsidiary of black culture, little is done to make the contributions of African Americans part of the overall shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/17/theological-roundtableReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/17/theological-roundtable/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/17/theological-roundtableFri, 17 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMTTheological Roundtable What is the role of the historical Black church in 21st century America? Guests: James Noel-Professor San Francisco Theological Seminary Michael Smith, Pastor McGee Avenue Baptist Church 00:58:00ByronspeaksnoTheology,Black Church,21st Century,Civil Rights Movement,Public PolicyWhat is the role of the historical Black church in 21st century America? Guests: James Noel-Professor San Francisco Theological Seminary Michael Smith, Pastohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/08/prop8-rulingUS Governmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/08/prop8-ruling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/08/prop8-rulingWed, 08 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMTProp.8 Ruling00:37:00ByronspeaksnoLGBT Equality,14th Amendment,Constitution,Supreme Court,CaliforniaProp.8 Rulinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/03/will-california-repeal-the-death-penaltyPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/03/will-california-repeal-the-death-penalty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/02/03/will-california-repeal-the-death-penaltyFri, 03 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMTWill California Repeal the Death Penalty?With more people on death row than any other state in the country, 2012 could be the year that California replaces the death penalty with life without the possibility of parole.  Guests: Elizabeth Zitrin and Natasha Minsker 00:48:00ByronspeaksnoDeath Penalty,Safe California,Crime,California Budget,Public SafetyWith more people on death row than any other state in the country, 2012 could be the year that California replaces the death penalty with life without the possihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/01/27/should-the-civil-rights-movement-be-required-curriculumHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/01/27/should-the-civil-rights-movement-be-required-curriculum/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2012/01/27/should-the-civil-rights-movement-be-required-curriculumFri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMTShould the Civil Rights Movement be required curriculum?   How could the Civil Rights Movement go largely overlooked in our public education system? Guests: Maureen Costello and Jack O’Dell  00:49:00ByronspeaksnoMartin Luther King,Civil Rights Movement,Public Education,History,DemocracyHow could the Civil Rights Movement go largely overlooked in our public education system? Guests: Maureen Costello and Jack O’Dellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/26/Family-CourtFamilyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/26/Family-Court/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/26/Family-CourtFri, 26 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTFamily CourtIs the Family Court system, charged to work in the best interest of the child, a dysfunctional mess that is doing more harm than good?01:00:00ByronspeaksnoFamily Court,Divorce,Child custody,Judges,AttorneysIs the Family Court system, charged to work in the best interest of the child, a dysfunctional mess that is doing more harm than good?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/19/CDFIs-What-are-they-Why-are-they-important-to-the-economyCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/19/CDFIs-What-are-they-Why-are-they-important-to-the-economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/19/CDFIs-What-are-they-Why-are-they-important-to-the-economyFri, 19 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTCDFIs: What are they? Why are they important to the economy?Community Development Financial Institutions, or CDFIs, are specialized entities that provide lending, investments and other financial services in economically distressed communities. A provision of the massive $787 billion stimulus law recently passed by Congress doubles federal funding for CDFIs. We’ll spend an hour discussing this little know economic opportunity with Mark Pinsky, CEO of the Opportunity Finance Network, a consortium of CDFIs around the country. 01:00:00ByronspeaksnoCDFI,Economy,Mark Pinsky,Stimulus,Low income communitiesCommunity Development Financial Institutions, or CDFIs, are specialized entities that provide lending, investments and other financial services in economicallyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/05/The-African-American-Ministers-Leadership-CouncilCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/05/The-African-American-Ministers-Leadership-Council/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/06/05/The-African-American-Ministers-Leadership-CouncilFri, 05 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe African American Ministers Leadership CouncilUnder the leadership of People for the American Way, the African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) was formed. Ministers organize around five core issues central to African Americans: civic participation, economic justice, equal justice, health care, and public education. Why is the group needed at this particular time and what does it hope to achieve. We’ll spend an hour with Sharon Lettman he Executive Vice President of Leadership Programs and External Affairs for People For the American Way Foundation, who oversees AAMLC.01:00:00ByronspeaksnoBlack Church,African American Cle,PFAW,Equal Rights,Prop8Under the leadership of People for the American Way, the African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) was formed. Ministers organize around five core ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/29/Birmingham-1963Historyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/29/Birmingham-1963/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/29/Birmingham-1963Fri, 29 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTBirmingham 1963How and why did the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement decide to take on Birmingham, which was the cradle of segregation? We'll spend an hour with former associate of Martin Luther King, Jack O'Dell. 01:00:00ByronspeaksnoMartin Luther King,Bull Connor,Jack ODell,Birmingham,AlabamaHow and why did the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement decide to take on Birmingham, which was the cradle of segregation? We'll spend an hour with former asshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/15/California-Special-ElectionCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/15/California-Special-Election/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/15/California-Special-ElectionFri, 15 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTCalifornia Special ElectionThe upcoming special election is the final piece to close a projected $42 billion deficit. With six propositions on the ballot, we ask what do voters need to know, and what will happen if the propositions go down to defeat?01:00:00ByronspeaksnoCalifornia,Propositions,Arnold Schwarzenegge,CA Legislature,Prop 1A-FThe upcoming special election is the final piece to close a projected $42 billion deficit. With six propositions on the ballot, we ask what do voters need to knhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/08/The-Money-MythEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/08/The-Money-Myth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/08/The-Money-MythFri, 08 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe Money MythDoes money make a difference in public education? This is the question raised in the new book, "The Money Myth: School Resources and Outcomes and Equity" (Russell Sage Foundation 2009). We will discuss this question with author and UC Berkeley Professor, W. Norton Grubb01:00:00ByronspeaksnoPublic Education,Money Myth,Equity,Norton Grubb,Student AcheivementDoes money make a difference in public education? This is the question raised in the new book, "The Money Myth: School Resources and Outcomes and Equity" (Russhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/01/Whats-Going-OnCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/01/Whats-Going-On/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/05/01/Whats-Going-OnFri, 01 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTWhat's Going On?We will explore the senseless violence occurring in urban as well as suburban communities in America. Is this a trend?01:00:00ByronspeaksnoViolence,Pittsburgh,Oakland,Guns,PoliceWe will explore the senseless violence occurring in urban as well as suburban communities in America. Is this a trend?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/04/24/Same-Gender-MarriageCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/04/24/Same-Gender-Marriage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/byronspeakscom/2009/04/24/Same-Gender-MarriageFri, 24 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMTSame Gender MarriageWith recent court rulings along with legislative actions in Vermont and Washington DC, are we now on a track that will ultimately place same-gender marriage under the protection of the 14th Amendment?01:00:00ByronspeaksnoSame-gender Marriage,Constitution,Justice,Proposition 8,Gay RightsWith recent court rulings along with legislative actions in Vermont and Washington DC, are we now on a track that will ultimately place same-gender marriage und