http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradioI am the CEO/President and "VibeMistress" for my non-profit arts foundation Soul Sanctuary, dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of positive urban culture.enCopyright Stephanie Renee (C/O Blogtalkradio)Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:00:00 GMTWed, 22 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTEntertainmentBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/3f7fa085-f54e-4073-b9f9-d045df892df9_img00119-20100213-1923.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradioI am the CEO/President and "VibeMistress" for my non-profit arts foundation Soul Sanctuary, dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of positive urban culture.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comentertainment,community,congregation,music,culture,holistic,soul,information,midday,newsStef ReneenoI am the CEO/President and "VibeMistress" for my non-profit arts foundation Soul Sanctuary, dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of positive urban cuepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/22/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/22/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/22/the-humpday-hollaWed, 22 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - 2010 EOY WrapUpBlogTalkRadio is making big changes to their free services, so this end of the year lookback may be one of our last shows on the network. Tune in and share your thoughts about another great year of programming...and the topics that have provided sustenance for your mind, body and spirit, along with great music as the backdrop. Let's cheer on 2011, whatever it may bring, as we gather on the air this episode.01:03:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityBlogTalkRadio is making big changes to their free services, so this end of the year lookback may be one of our last shows on the network. Tune in and share yourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/08/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/08/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/08/the-humpday-hollaWed, 08 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - HOLIDAY CHEEROn The HumpDay Holla, we're going to talk you through the possible seasonal blahs with a review of the dramatic lessons of Mercury Retrograde and a double dose of sparkly good tidings as we provide a lil HOLIDAY CHEER. Do not let the economy, your love life, your family, or your unrealized goals get you down! Now is the time to review and plan for a brighter 2011! We'll get the party started early, with good advice and good music, this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:02:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityOn The HumpDay Holla, we're going to talk you through the possible seasonal blahs with a review of the dramatic lessons of Mercury Retrograde and a double dosehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/01/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/01/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/12/01/the-humpday-hollaWed, 01 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - OUR UNIVERSAL FAMILYWe didn't get a chance to have a complete conversation about genealogical research on last week's show, so we're continuing that theme today. But December 1st is also the 55th Anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery Alabama public bus, and it is World AIDS Day, so our thoughts of family expand to the global community and its needs today as well. So tune in as we touch on all aspects of loving, protecting and enhancing our understanding of family on today's show. 1 pm Eastern.01:06:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityWe didn't get a chance to have a complete conversation about genealogical research on last week's show, so we're continuing that theme today. But December 1st ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/24/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/24/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/24/the-humpday-hollaWed, 24 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - COMING FROM WHERE I'M FROMOn The HumpDay Holla, I'm giving a primer on genealogical research under the theme COMING FROM WHERE I'M FROM. Many of us will spend these holidays among our elders and extended families, making memories, but how often are we collecting important information that reminds us of who we are and how far we've come? How much you do you know about the stories and accomplishments of your own tribe, and where you fit in the DNA web? How do you even begin the process? We'll share some valuable tips and strategies for recognizing your roots, with a backdrop of funky musical grooves, on BlogTalkRadio.com this Wednesday at 1pm.01:05:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityOn The HumpDay Holla, I'm giving a primer on genealogical research under the theme COMING FROM WHERE I'M FROM. Many of us will spend these holidays among our elhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/10/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/10/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/10/the-humpday-hollaWed, 10 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - THE VILLAGERS SPEAKThis week's program will encapsulate the apprehension that many of us feel about our security and well-being in the world, with the combination of the midterm elections and this past weekend's rulings about the Johannes Mehserle sentencing in Oakland and the dismissal of charges against the staff of DC9 in the slaying of an Ethiopian man. It has been obvious that young Black men are under siege in America for decades, but what are we prepared to do to seek justice? How much more do we need to see before our community gets actively engaged in educating, empowering and protecting our young people...from society and, in some cases, themselves? The Black Girls Rock award show on BET last Sunday night was one wonderful way of celebrating our young ladies and showing them many examples of success and self-esteem. How do we replicate that idea more concretely all around the world? Let's share ideas and suggestions this Wednesday at 1pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:04:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityThis week's program will encapsulate the apprehension that many of us feel about our security and well-being in the world, with the combination of the midterm ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/03/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/03/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/11/03/the-humpday-hollaWed, 03 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - PATH OF PROGRESSIVE ACTIVISMThis week's HumpDay Holla will be all about social and political progress, as we'll be on air just one day after these highly-contested midterm elections. Join us on the show to discuss the surprises, relief or stressors that will set the tone for the second half of President Obama's first term. Where have we rallied for the good of all and where do we continue to fall short, ensuring repeated struggles for the least of us? Let's take stock of the PATH OF PROGRESSIVE ACTIVISM, Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityThis week's HumpDay Holla will be all about social and political progress, as we'll be on air just one day after these highly-contested midterm elections. Joinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/27/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/27/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/27/the-humpday-hollaWed, 27 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - CULTURAL LEGACYOn The HumpDay Holla, we're going to expand on a conversation we started during last week's Entertainment Update about CULTURAL LEGACY. We're only 10 years into a new century and millennium, yet we're already having shows declaring "Best Ofs." In preparation for the midterm elections, we find ourselves demanding more and more of our leaders in impossibly short periods of time. In a technologically-driven society, have our expectations become forever altered by the 24-hour news cycle and increasingly speedy demands of the digital world? What are we taking time to develop fully and what time-honored traditions are we casting to the wayside? We'll examine the permanence of things that matter this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityOn The HumpDay Holla, we're going to expand on a conversation we started during last week's Entertainment Update about CULTURAL LEGACY. We're only 10 years intohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/20/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/20/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/20/the-humpday-hollaWed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - OCT ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWIt's mid-October, so we're welcoming our West Coast correspondent THEMBI FORD back to the airwaves to chat about the latest developments in the world of media & culture. Since out last entertainment show, Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy a second time! Sesame Street and Willow Smith are representing for little black girls' hairstyles. Tyler Perry has released a preview of the soundtrack for For Colored Girls, in anticipation of the film's Oscar Season release date. This, and plenty more, will be part of the chat on this week's episode, and you don't want to miss it. Tune in and chime in on the hot topics of this month in entertainment this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityIt's mid-October, so we're welcoming our West Coast correspondent THEMBI FORD back to the airwaves to chat about the latest developments in the world of media &http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/13/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/13/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/10/13/the-humpday-hollaWed, 13 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - LIBRA SEASONLife has been crazy for Your VibeMistress, but that's no reason NOT to have a show, if we can help it. So today's episode is all about world events and Stef's upcoming 40th birthday this weekend. In Libra season, the Earth tries to regain fairness and balance. We'll talk about some shining examples of that on this week's show, with great music to set and maintain the tone.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityLife has been crazy for Your VibeMistress, but that's no reason NOT to have a show, if we can help it. So today's episode is all about world events and Stef's uhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/29/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/29/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/29/the-humpday-hollaWed, 29 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - SECOND TIME AROUNDSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We're back on the air this Wednesday with the theme SECOND TIME AROUND. We often discuss this idea during Mercury Retrograde periods, but as Autumn is the time of harvest, it is appropriate to consider the idea of reaping what you have sown. If there is any uncultivated soil in your emotional or spiritual life, you always have a new opportunity to make it bear fruit or prove barren once and for all, if you're willing to do the work. Are there inspirational paths in your destiny that you need to retread? Unspoken vows or unexplored feelings that need to be given new consideration? We'll talk about the power of approaching an old dilemma with new ideas and energy this Wednesday at 1p Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com, with some great sounds to set the tone.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We're back on thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/15/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/15/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/15/the-humpday-hollaWed, 15 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDINGOn The HumpDay Holla, it's that time of year to talk about trust with the theme LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. With the heavens playing hardball with the Cardinal Grand Cross through next spring, the upcoming midterm elections throughout the country, and all other kinds of social and political unrest, it is easy for us to study up on available facts and consider ourselves well-prepared and informed. But, when it comes to matters of the heart and spirit, we have to turn to an entirely different skill set to yield positive results. How successful are you at shutting out the external madness and listening to your inner guru? Is your gut instinct finely honed or horribly out of shape? We'll be talking about what steps to take to get your mind right and your soul free this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com. And oh yeah...we bring hot music to you too!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityOn The HumpDay Holla, it's that time of year to talk about trust with the theme LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. With the heavens playing hardball with the Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/08/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/08/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/08/the-humpday-hollaWed, 08 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - FREE FLOWINGSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. With the short work week, we're making today's show loose and easy. So much happening in our world to discuss that we don't need a theme. It's enough for us to gather peacefully and chat about whatever's on our minds. So stop through The Holla today and weigh in on it all in a free-flowing open forum, with music that will stimulate your soul. 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. With the short whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/01/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/01/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/09/01/the-humpday-hollaWed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - THE VOICE OF A GENERATIONOn this week's Holla, our theme is THE VOICE OF A GENERATION. Last weekend was a historic moment here in the Nation's Capital, with Glenn Beck and Rev. Al Sharpton rallying their constituents to--in some way--"properly appropriate" the legacy of freedom. But how do we view the role of marches, spokespeople and social messaging in 2010? With the cultural evolution that has happened since 1963, what is the agenda for America and how are we preparing to bring it to fruition? We'll talk about our impressions of the legacy left behind by that first March on Washington, the symbolism of both groups that were gathered on its 47th Anniversary, and where we see America headed in the immediate future. All that, along with great music and the chat room crew, this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityOn this week's Holla, our theme is THE VOICE OF A GENERATION. Last weekend was a historic moment here in the Nation's Capital, with Glenn Beck and Rev. Al Sharphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/18/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/18/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/18/the-humpday-hollaWed, 18 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - VIABILITY OF THE BLACK MUSIC INDUSTRY2009 was the worst year in the past decade for R&B, hiphop and jazz music sales, with each of these categories experiencing a far steeper decline than other genre, although it is no secret that the entire recording industry is standing on shaky ground. How can soul music survive in a world filled with Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga fans? How do we compare the survival of Black culture as a whole against the financial viability of our artists? And how many albums have YOU bought lately? We'll discuss all of these difficult questions against a backdrop of outstanding music this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,community2009 was the worst year in the past decade for R&B, hiphop and jazz music sales, with each of these categories experiencing a far steeper decline than other genhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/11/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/11/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/11/the-humpday-hollaWed, 11 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - LIFE, UNPLUGGEDGoogle and Verizon have testified before Congress about the legitimacy of "net neutrality." Most bloggers have summarized their position to mean that anyone with home internet service should be allowed the same level of connectivity speed, but wireless mobile service should be determined by competitive advantage...meaning, what the company can pay trickles down to access for its subscriber base. With so many people turning to mobile services as their primary data sources, what does this mean for the average user? And, are we too dependent on our electronic appendages anyway? Could a decrease in internet access prompt a return to more face-to-face social interaction? We'll explore these ideas, along with some great music, this week on The Holla.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityGoogle and Verizon have testified before Congress about the legitimacy of "net neutrality." Most bloggers have summarized their position to mean that anyone withttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/04/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/04/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/08/04/the-humpday-hollaWed, 04 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - ONLY FOR YOUSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. August has arrived, and many of us are probably feeling restless as the end of the summer approaches. Not only are we perceiving anxious energy, but there are conflicting planetary placements adding to the late season drama this month as well. With another Mercury retrograde on the horizon, this is a great time to analyze the effects that the heavens are having on our piece of mind and how we can effectively internalize the lessons of this testy time, especially when we may be ignoring some loud and clear spiritual guidance. We'll talk about heeding the inner voice and navigating the signs we're given on this week's Holla.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. August has arrivhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/28/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/28/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/28/the-humpday-hollaWed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - ARE YOU AFFILIATED?On The Holla this Wednesday, our theme is ARE YOU AFFILIATED? As the National Urban League convenes its centennial conference here in DC and the Black community hangs its head in shame over the NAACP's latest gaffe involving the Shirley Sherrod scandal, many Gen Xers are questioning if the Black social, civic and fraternal organizations of old have any real significance in our ever-evolving world. Have the venerable cultural institutions that were so instrumental in achieving successes for people of color in the 20th Century reached a necessary moment of extinction to make way for newer ideas in the new millennium? We'll be mulling over these difficult questions on The Holla, this Wednesday July 28 at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityOn The Holla this Wednesday, our theme is ARE YOU AFFILIATED? As the National Urban League convenes its centennial conference here in DC and the Black communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/21/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/21/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/21/the-humpday-hollaWed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - CONFESSIONS OF A FORMER POP ADDICTSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last week's HumpDay Holla was a little intense, so we're easing back into a fun topic this Wednesday. Our theme is dedicated to all of my children of the 80s: CONFESSIONS OF A FORMER POP ADDICT. There was a time when many of us 30 and 40-somethings weren't ashamed to listen to commercial radio, when we gladly popped in a cassette and waited patiently for the DJ to play our faves...which might include pop and rock tunes in equal measure with our R&B and hiphop classics. So this next episode is dedicated to all of you who remember waking up early on Sunday mornings to listen to Casey Kasem's Billboard countdown before church, who wore bubble gum jeans and big hair of the AquaNet hairspray or high-top fade variety. We're gonna let our inner geeks hang out and do The Carlton together this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last week's Humphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/14/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/14/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/14/the-humpday-hollaWed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - MODERN DAY SLAVERYSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last Thursday was a poignant moment in our society's obsession with and treatment of the black male. The world audience erupted in very contrasting ways for incidents on opposite coasts of the US: The Oscar Grant trial verdict in Oakland and the LeBron James trade announcement to Miami. These occurrences give us a broad view of the interest in and value of a young black man's life in America. What did we see? What have we learned? Where are we going? Or are we simply numb to it all? We'll discuss the intersection of American hope and hatred on the Holla, this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last Thursday wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/07/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/07/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/07/07/the-humpday-hollaWed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - MIDSUMMER CATCH-UPSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We've been off the air for the past 2 weeks because of scheduling conflicts, so let's keep this episode loose as we reconnect with our audience and the pressing matters of the day. BP oil spill unresolved, The BET Awards in all of their foolishness, the quandary over celebrating Independence Day for people of color. This, and much more, will be the topics of the hour...this week on The Holla!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We've been off thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/16/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/16/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/16/the-humpday-hollaWed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - BLACK MUSIC MONTH ENTERTAINMENT UPDATESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on The HumpDay Holla, we're continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with our monthly entertainment review. Lots of celebs winning awards, having babies, filming new projects and putting their feet in their mouths via national media. We'll give you a quick rundown of some of the latest cultural haps, along with an earful of great tunes, this Wed at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/09/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/09/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/09/the-humpday-hollaWed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - BRIDGING THE GAPSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last week, the LA chapter of the NAACP called a press conference to protest a Hallmark card said to include "racist & sexist language," which is highly disputable and a sign that our elders are interpreting some expressions far differently than the younger generation. In a world where youth is prized above experience, how do we find common ground so that the young and old can move forward as a united community to deal with major social and political issues? What can we do to reestablish "the village" that is supposed to govern our actions and guide us through our personal growth and development? We'll explore these questions this Wed at 1 pm on BlogTalkRadio.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last week, the Lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/02/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/02/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/06/02/the-humpday-hollaWed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - URBAN ALTERNATIVE VOL 2Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We are at the start of Black Music Month 2010, and this gives us a perfect excuse to revise one of our most popular themes of the past year. This Wednesday, we pay tribute to those artists who stretch the boundaries of Black music with their innovation and vision. If commercial radio has limited your opinion of what Black music is or should be, we invite you to expand your horizons with the tunes we'll be featuring in this program. Remember the legacy. Appreciate the journey and the message of those who are unafraid to tie back to the traditions.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We are at the sthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/26/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/26/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/26/the-humpday-hollaWed, 26 May 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - ACTIVISM BEHIND THE MELODYSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. The late 80s and early 90s were a period of extremes in Black music, where the hit singles glorifying commercialism and monetary success were fairly well-balanced with outspoken artists who recorded tunes about political and social consciousness. When did the tide change so dramatically to the superficial side of the game? In these modern days of widespread prejudice and intolerance, what can we learn from the controversial but popular songs of this fertile period in our cultural history? We'll listen to some notable songs of the era and talk about the lessons we may be overlooking in these modern times on this week's show. 1 pm Eastern this Wednesday on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. The late 80s andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/19/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/19/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/19/the-humpday-hollaWed, 19 May 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - IT'S BIGGER THAN YOUSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Over the weekend, our community was horrified to hear of the police shooting of 7 year-old Aiyana Jones. The circumstances surrounding the conditions that brought police to Aiyana's home, prompted their use of certain tactics, and resulted in the death of this little girl are being thoroughly examined. What we must continue to ask ourselves is what must be done to break the cycles of violence, tragedy and self-destruction in our own circles. What bad habits must be broken, behaviors modified, and communication enhanced to create a world that promotes health and well-being for ALL of humanity? We will use the backdrop of this incident in Detroit as the starting point for a necessary conversation about healing and reparation on this week's HumpDay Holla.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Over the weekhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/12/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/12/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/12/the-humpday-hollaWed, 12 May 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR LOVESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We ended last week's chat room discussion with an exchange about romance or a lack thereof: the so-called crisis of black female singledom in America is all over the news and pop culture outlets, poet Bassey Ikpi had a lively panel discussion about this topic after her poetry event last Friday night in DC, and actress Regina King recently released a statement encouraging sisters to date outside of the race for better relationship options. We can't avoid the subject, so shouldn't we find a way to respectfully find solutions as a community? Tune in to BlogTalkRadio this Wed at 1 pm Eastern to add your two cents and maybe create a positive bond with someone about the future of love in America.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We ended last wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/05/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/05/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/05/05/the-humpday-hollaWed, 05 May 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - IN LOVE WITH YOUSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. It's no small coincidence that May is National Masturbation Month, but on the program we'll be talking about much more than the physical aspects of love. With more and more online dating services, reality shows and books coming out about building a better marriage, isn't it time that we take stock of our relationships with ourselves? How do we give and show love when there's only one person in the room? We'll chat about that this Wednesday at 1 pm on BlogTalkRadio.com.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. It's no small cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/21/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/21/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/21/the-humpday-hollaWed, 21 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - GO WEST, YOUNG THEMBISoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week marks a special episode for the program, as we welcome back our monthly entertainment correspondent THEMBI FORD for one last Philly-based broadcast before she heads to Los Angeles for an amazing journalism fellowship at USC. It'll be our usual chatter about what's happening in Hollywood and the music biz, but with an added edge of love and congratulations for this big move in our SSR family's life. Join us! It's sure to be a goodie!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week markshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/14/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/14/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/14/the-humpday-hollaWed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - WHEN I THINK OF HOMESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Many Soul Sanctuary Radio listeners have been pursuing opportunities for love, career and education outside of their usual comfort zones, so we're going to take a moment to reflect on what "home" really means to us. What qualities does it take to make any location feel like somewhere you belong? What personal characteristics are required to leave the nest and create home elsewhere from the place you were born and raised? How long does it take you to settle in, and when do you know it's time to move on? We'll explore all of these concepts this week on The Holla.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Many Soul Sanctuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/07/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/07/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/04/07/the-humpday-hollaWed, 07 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - HIPHOP LOVE SONGSSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. After a few weeks away, we're back with a fun episode where we pay tribute to the softer side of hiphop music. Today's episode will examine how rap speaks to and about love and romance, as we provide a brief capsule of urban music's views on relationships. Come take a break from your work or school day with some sweet sounds about love, with special guest selecta ESAU "TheOverlordOfFresh" MCGHEE. Today at 1 pm Eastern!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. After a few weekhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/17/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/17/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/17/the-humpday-hollaWed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - MARCH ENTERTAINMENT CHATSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Today, we welcome our monthly entertainment commentator THEMBI FORD back to the show to dish up info on the latest media headlines. Kindred The Family Soul's star-studded Haiti benefit in Philadelphia, the movie Precious and its Oscar wins, T-Pain's new venture with Adult Swim, Tiger Woods' golf & personal comeback...all this and more will be fodder for the banter on The Holla. Don't miss it!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Today, we welcomhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/10/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/10/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/10/the-humpday-hollaWed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - All GROWN UPSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. It has become commonplace for pundits "of a certain age" to lament the lack of maturity among the younger generation, as is evidenced in their poor decision-making skills, blind dependence to technology and other societal ills. But when do mature adults take some responsibility for our societal decline? How are we preparing our children for a life rich in diverse experience and success instead of single parenthood, low-income employment, substance abuse and jail? Where are the rites of passage that can better prepare us all for our future? We'll talk about maturity, responsibility, preparing a vision and teaching the youth on today's program.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. It has become cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/03/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/03/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/03/03/the-humpday-hollaWed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - CATCHUP FORUMSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Show scheduling has been difficult to maintain in the past few weeks, so today we're inviting all of our regulars and new friends to join us for a Roundtable "Catch Up" session on a bunch of various topics of interest. President Obama's attempts at healthcare reform, the amazing slate of music releases out now or planned for later in 2010, the fire last week at Philly International Records, the many natural disasters happening in the world. Join us and share your insights in all of these occurrences that are shaping our everyday world.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Show schedulinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/02/10/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/02/10/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/02/10/the-humpday-hollaWed, 10 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - SPEAK YA MINDSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. John Mayer has given a controversial interview to Playboy, and people are fully flustered with his comments on love, relationships and black women in particular. How much pressure to we put on celebrities and ourselves to be tactful and politically-correct in our dealings with the media or ourselves these days? Is it better to be outspoken and offensive or polite and less impactful? We'll discuss these ideas on this week's show.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. John Mayer has ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/02/03/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/02/03/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/02/03/the-humpday-hollaWed, 03 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - YEAR ONE, OBAMA NATIONSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On The HumpDay Holla this week, we're looking back on YEAR ONE OF THE OBAMA NATION. What are our thoughts of this historic President's first year in office, and what are our expectations of the next 3 years, at least? We'll also be chatting with Mitch Little about his training program here in Philadelphia that's helping people to weather the tough economy by retraining them for green jobs created by President Obama's stimulus funding. International and domestic policy, a new look at the black family & black love, the job market, the concept of post-racialism and plenty more on BlogTalkRadio tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On The HumpDay Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/20/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/20/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/20/the-humpday-hollaWed, 20 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - HOLLYWOOD v. HAITISoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme: HOLLYWOOD V. HAITI. We are in the midst of Hollywood's award season, with our fave celebs strutting the red carpet and bringing out all of the glam we expect as they are lauded for last years artistic accomplishments. And on the other end of the spectrum, we are bombarded with images of the suffering in Haiti, where hundreds of thousands are injured or dead in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. How do we balance these economic and sociopolitical extremes in our own daily walk? What are our expectations of our own compassion and generosity versus those among us with substantial financial resources to make an impact on such dire human circumstance? We'll discuss those ideas this week on The Holla.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/13/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/13/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/13/the-humpday-hollaWed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - LESSONS OF OUR YOUTHSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On this week's HumpDay Holla, our theme is LESSONS OF OUR YOUTH. Many belief systems teach us that we are immortal souls living a human experience, and as such, we come into this existence carrying wisdom from past incarnations. As adults, we often realize that many of the answers we seek to our lives are actually leading us back to a way of thinking and being that we fully manifested as children. What hopes, dreams and actions from long ago do you need to embrace again as a mature adult? We'll share some thoughts and music around that subject this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On this week's Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/06/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/06/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2010/01/06/the-humpday-hollaWed, 06 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - CAN'T STOP MY GOSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We're back to our weekly schedule on The HumpDay Holla, and in the spirit of the New Year, our theme is CAN'T STOP MY GO. We'll be talking about how to self-motivate into your brightest hopes and dreams...how to better organize, plan and then execute your desires into action steps to be exactly where you want to be, or at least several steps closer. Join us for some inspiring music and a verbal kick-start this Wednesday from 1-2 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. We're back to ouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/16/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/16/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/16/the-humpday-hollaWed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - THE YEAR IN ENTERTAINMENTSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. As we get ever closer to the end of the year, we'll take some time this Wednesday to look back on the good, bad and ugly of images of people of color in film/TV and on the radio airwaves in 2009. We've had some incredible losses, embarrassments and notable successes since January 1. Tune in as we discuss all of this with special guest cultural correspondent THEMBI FORD on our next broadcast.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. As we get ever chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/09/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/09/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/09/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - LYRICAL WISDOMSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Inspired by a recent listen to the Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway duet album, this week's Holla will pay tribute to superior songwriters. We so often get caught up in great musical production or the voices that bring songs to life, but not enough attention is paid to the people who craft the words that makes sense of the music and often boost the singer to stardom. What special skill does it take to tell a story set to music? We'll chat about some examples of notable works this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Inspired by a rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/02/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/02/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/12/02/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - GIVE AND GETSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. After an unexpected holiday hiatus, we're back this week under the theme of GIVE AND GET. There is a cyclic nature to the Universe's reciprocity, but how often do we question the intentions of our motives with ourselves and with others? How often do we give and share for the sheer joy of either without secretly hoping that the pendulum will return the favor in a "timely manner?" We're going to talk about the spiritual elevation possible when we give and receive from a pure place, and how we can honestly direct our energies to the benefit of the greater good this Wednesday from 1-2p Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. After an unexpechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/18/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/18/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/18/the-humpday-hollaWed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - ELECTRONIC THERAPYSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on the Holla, we'll discuss the idea of ELECTRONIC THERAPY. With people of color very hesitant to discuss our emotional and social issues with a qualified therapist, we seem to be more likely than most to try and work out our problems in the public eye through new media like Twitter or via radio, film and reality TV. Is this healthy? Necessary? Serving a higher purpose? Can we truly address serious matters like colorism or sexual abuse in this manner? We'll examine this topic, through the lens of the film PRECIOUS, on this week's show. Wednesdays at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/11/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/11/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/11/the-humpday-hollaWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - THE BURDEN OF BLACKNESSSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on The Holla, we're tackling another very sensitive subject: THE BURDEN OF BLACKNESS. Pictures have surfaced recently of the "new" Sammy Sosa: smiling for the paparazzi with color contacts, permed hair and bleached skin. His obvious discontent with his God-given features is a reminder of a deep-seated pathos among Africa's progeny. Hundreds (or thousands) of years later, why are we still so compelled to conform to a European ideal of beauty? We want to hear from men and women about this deeply-personal topic this Wednesday from 1-2 pm on BlogTalkRadio.com.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/04/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/04/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/11/04/the-humpday-hollaWed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - ON AIR DIVERSITY?Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. The National Association of Black Journalists has just called National Public Radio to task for letting another top Black manager go from its ranks. Is this acceptable? In an ever more heterogenous society, how do we ensure that our media best represents the many diverse voices and concerns of the people it supposedly speaks to and represents? We'll talk about that in-depth on The Holla.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. The National Asshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/28/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/28/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/28/the-humpday-hollaWed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - SOUND OF THE WORLDSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme: DEFINING THE SOUND OF THE WORLD, as suggested by long-time friend Cheryl Norris, who is in the midst of some artistic exploration of her own and wants to field test some theories. It has been suggested that jazz is the ultimate expression of musical mastery. I think that improvisation is an element of that mastery, but the concept is proven in other idioms aside from jazz. Listen to some examples and join the debate this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/21/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/21/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/21/the-humpday-hollaWed, 21 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - SISTA SECRETS PT 2Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Chris Rock's com-doc "Good Hair" will premiere in Philadelphia on Monday October 19 with a special panel discussion, and we'll be there to cover the event. Then we'll bring our findings back to BTR for our Holla listeners, as we merely skimmed the surface on our exploration of Black women's beauty rituals and self-esteem issues on last week's program. Get ready for a fiesty Part 2 talk on body image, good health, weaves v. natural, kiddie perms, the financial cost of vanity and much more, this Wednesday at 1 pm.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Chris Rock's comhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/14/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/14/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/14/the-humpday-hollaWed, 14 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - SISTA SECRETSSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on The HumpDay Holla, we welcome correspondent THEMBI FORD back on the air with us to discuss the various Black female-heavy topics explored in Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair" and the forthcoming acclaimed feature film "Precious." Of course, we'll also circle back to the latest news on Tyler Perry's adaptation of "For Colored Girls." Should be a fiesty session of chat and great sounds on Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/07/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/07/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/10/07/the-humpday-hollaWed, 07 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - GUMBO 2Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. So much going on in social, political and cultural arenas lately that we didn't want to box ourselves in with any one topic. Come join us for a smorgasbord of chatter--including the death of Derrion Albert, The Olympics in Rio, and the cultural questions raised by the films GOOD HAIR and PRECIOUS--along with plenty of good music this Wednesday as we review some of the more pressing matters going on in our world with GUMBO, Part 2.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. So much going onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/30/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/30/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/30/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 30 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - RECENTERING YOUR SPIRIT, REGAINING BALANCESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme: RECENTERING YOUR SPIRIT, REGAINING BALANCE. Mercury goes direct on Tuesday, and we all can finally get our personal communications and business back in order after a month of review and reform. We're moving from reactionary to a more proactive stance now. Are you ready for that shift in perspective? How do you get ready to move forward again? We'll give you some helpful hints on this week's Holla, Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/23/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/23/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/23/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 23 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - GREAT WHITE WAY, Pt 2Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last week's chat about the state of Black theater was marvelous, and we ran out of time before we got into some of the more contested areas of discussion - Tyler Perry and modern gospel plays! We'll pick up from there after a brief recap on this week's show, and hear more from our new cultural correspondent THEMBI FORD. Join us!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Last week's chathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/16/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/16/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/16/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 16 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - THE GREAT WHITE WAYSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. If you missed the considerable discussion that went on last week on my personal Facebook page regarding Tyler Perry's attachment to a film adaptation of Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls, you will get a chance to catch up during this week's HumpDay Holla where we discuss THE GREAT WHITE WAY. This nickname for Broadway has endured for generations, and how does that perception affect what makes it onto the theatrical stage successfully? Why is there such a profound difference between the works of playwrights like August Wilson or Suzan-Lori Parks and the gospel productions that sell-out houses in most major American cities? We'll have an in-depth chat about the state of ethnicity and the theatrical community on BlogTalkRadio this Wednesday at 1 pm.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. If you missed thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/09/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/09/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/09/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - WRITTEN IN THE STARSSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. As another Mercury Retrograde is upon us, this week's show will be an astrology primer designed to teach you some of what the planets and their positions can tell us about ourselves and their influence on our lives. And of course, we'll also bring you some great music that fits the theme. Join us on Wednesday at 1 pm.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. As another Mercuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/02/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/02/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/09/02/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - GUMBOSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On this week's show, we're going back to some of the most popular topics of the past few months and providing a fun review. The legendary Quincy Jones, the role of multiculturalism in today's society, the importance of making time for your own meditation and healing, and more. Tune in Wed at 1 pm for a seasonal wrap-up with great music and conversation. 01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On this week's shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/26/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/26/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/26/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 26 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - URBAN ALTERNATIVESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On this week's HumpDay Holla, we'll be exploring some of the gutsier artists who contribute to the catalog of contemporary Black music. As we often bemoan the lack of creativity or message in today's commercial hits, it is necessary to note those folks who joyfully push the envelope with their lyrics, sound and orchestrations. So join us for URBAN ALTERNATIVE this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com (and thanks for the suggestion, Jeff)01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. On this week's Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/19/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/19/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/19/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 19 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme is CONTROL-ALT-DELETE. As many of us prepare to jump back into the fall class or work schedule, we are making final adjustments to better ensure our success. This is a fine time to being the autumn equivalent of Spring Cleaning. What habits or practices should we discard between now and year's end? How can we better serve our destiny by adjusting our perspectives or goals moving forward? Tune in and chime in on ways that we can elevate for the coming season this Wednesday at 1 pm.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/12/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/12/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/12/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 12 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Although summertime seems to be the domain of the radio-ready single, on this week's Holla we show some love to ALBUM TRACKS. There are still artists who take painstaking care to create an entire musical statement with their album releases, and we're going to revel in the sounds of a few good tunes that the label execs didn't deem worthy to get widespread airplay. Join us for fun discussion and great listening to some soulful songs that enhance our lives from the background this Wednesday at 1 pm.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Although summerthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/05/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/05/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/08/05/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 05 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - THE ART OF APOLOGYSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. After all of the cyber chatter, supportive and scathing, regarding President Obama's Thursday night beer meeting with Skip Gates and Det. Crowley, this week's Holla theme will be THE ART OF THE APOLOGY. We all say or do the wrong thing on occasion, and when we do we need to find a way to make it right. How do you bring peace and harmony to a bad situation? We'll go through the basic steps of reparation with an appropriate soundtrack on The HumpDay Holla, Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern, on BlogTalkRadio.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. After all of thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/29/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/29/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/29/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 29 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - SONGS WITH CONSCIENCESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's HumpDay Holla will take a close look at the role of MUSIC IN SOCIAL PROTEST. Dem Franchise Boys have a new track out titled "Whip It Like A Slave." How in the world did we get there from Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"? What legacy are today's artists leaving with their body of work and who is still holding a torch for recognizing that music has a specific role in raising our spiritual octave. We'll talk more about music's historic role in education and protest this Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern on BlogTalkRadio.com.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's Humphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/22/the-humpday-hollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/22/the-humpday-holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/22/the-humpday-hollaWed, 22 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on the Holla, we're going to attempt to tackle the touchy topic of THE RAINBOW GENERATION. Despite an ever more multiculti world, the lingering effects of colonialism and slavery make frank discussion about race, ethnicity and identity continually elusive. How will we ever "get over" one's color, or should we? Let's talk it out and see if we can break some new ground, together.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week on thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/15/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/15/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/15/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - PRIME TIMESoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's episode - PRIME TIME - examines the success of people who defy society's obsession with youth and show us why maturity is something to be celebrated. Why are so many of us afraid of getting older? Why do we often act as if over-30 is the downside of a very steep slope? Soul Sanctuary will champion the "grown & sexy" exemplars among us on today's program.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's epishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/08/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/08/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/08/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - GLOBAL MELODIESSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Our guest interview will be with Shanachie record exec and author RANDALL GRASS about his new book, Great Spirits: Portraits of Life-Changing World Music Artists. We'll give away a copy of the book while chatting with Randall about the amazing careers of artists like Sun Ra, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Fela & The Neville Brothers. And Philly-area residents should plan to attend a special signing scheduled on July 14 from 5:30-7:30. We'll give you the details on the show.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. Our guest intervhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/01/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/01/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/07/01/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - REINVENTING THE GAMEAs we say goodbye to Black Music Month, we are also paying tribute to artists like Michael Jackson on this week's HumpDay Holla by discussing the topic REINVENTING THE GAME. As many of our independent artists work to craft a living in entertainment, we should look to our exemplars who fought hard for access to cable TV viewers, creative control and rights to their publishing and writing revenues. Listen in this week as we chat about who redefined the power of the black media dollar on BlogTalkRadio.com this Wed at 1 pm Eastern.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityAs we say goodbye to Black Music Month, we are also paying tribute to artists like Michael Jackson on this week's HumpDay Holla by discussing the topic REINVENThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/24/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/24/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/24/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 24 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - LOVE & MUSICTo close out our celebration of Black Music Month, we will examine the struggle and successful examples of love and music on one accord. We'll chat with Fatin Dantzler of KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL about achieving life/career balance in the music industry and listen to samples of other couples/families who've prospered together in the biz.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,community,congregation,entertainment,holisticTo close out our celebration of Black Music Month, we will examine the struggle and successful examples of love and music on one accord. We'll chat with Fatin Dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/17/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/17/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/17/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSince last week's show on big band jazz was such a hit, we're extending our Black Music Month convo to include some of the most celebrated female vocalists of the jazz era. We're listening, chatting and learning more about the influential music in the cultural arsenal. Let the ladies sing to you sweetly at midday this week.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,community,congregation,entertainment,holisticSince last week's show on big band jazz was such a hit, we're extending our Black Music Month convo to include some of the most celebrated female vocalists of thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/10/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/10/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/10/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 10 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaContinuing our celebration of Black Music Month, this week we examine the role of big band jazz on the liberty and superior musicianship that black musicians experienced during a time when America was deeply segregated and suppressed. Hear one genre that expresses better than most the universal language of music.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,community,congregation,entertainment,holisticContinuing our celebration of Black Music Month, this week we examine the role of big band jazz on the liberty and superior musicianship that black musicians exhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/03/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/03/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/06/03/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaIn honor of Black Music Month, we dedicate our 1st episode in June to the legendary QUINCY JONES! We'll take a quick look at his incredible personal story and browse through his immense musical catalog, honoring him as a true pioneer in black music and pop culture.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,community,congregation,entertainment,holisticIn honor of Black Music Month, we dedicate our 1st episode in June to the legendary QUINCY JONES! We'll take a quick look at his incredible personal story and bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/27/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/27/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/27/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 27 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaThis week's HumpDay Holla will focus on the concept of SANKOFA. With the Mercury Retrograde period about to come to an end, most of us have already been reaching back to topics and relationships that we've dealt with previously. What has the flashback been teaching us? How exactly do you look backward to move forward? We'll build on that this week.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communityThis week's HumpDay Holla will focus on the concept of SANKOFA. With the Mercury Retrograde period about to come to an end, most of us have already been reachinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/20/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/20/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/20/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 20 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme: LEGACY. Building off of last week's genealogy discussion, what is the importance of the legacy you are building in your daily walk? Where do concepts like nation-building and cultural connectedness fit into your personal plan? We'll explore the idea of lasting contribution with talk and great music this Wednesday.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/13/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/13/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/13/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 13 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode #12Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme: ROOTS & CULTURE. How far back can you trace your genetic lineage? Have you learned any information that surprises you? We'll talk about the amazing gumbo of ethnicity that makes up the vast majority of our world, how you can research your roots, and how we define ourselves in this modern age of multiculturalism.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/06/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/06/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/05/06/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 06 May 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode #11Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's topic: RITES OF PASSAGE. With Spring here, many of us are motivated to move into a new, more productive phase of life. Do you have all of the info you need? If you could design a program or ceremony that would bestow wisdom and skills to further your objectives, what would that look like? Let's put the plans in motion, next show.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's topihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/29/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/29/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/29/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme is REASON, SEASON, LIFETIME. With so many of us in professional and personal transition, it's a good time to analyze the signs that are flying at us about what we should be doing and the roles of the people in our lives to either facilitate or hinder that progress. 01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/22/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/22/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/22/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode #9Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week, we'll bring you Part 2 of our WALKING YOUR PATH discussion, touching on more issues that we didn't address last week when we ran out of time. So tune in and chat with us about following your passions, wherever they may lead.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week, we'llhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/15/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/15/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/15/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 15 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: WALKING YOUR PATH. As we continue our discussions on mind-body-spirit balance, in our next episode we tackle the often-difficult decision about moving away from friends and family and pursuing a personal goal in a new city, state or country. What does it take to leap into completely new surroundings? How do you trust your gut to turn your world upside-down? We'll share personal experience and factual data about people who've successfully uprooted themselves and prospered.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. THIS WEEK'S TOPIhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/01/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/01/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/04/01/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 01 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode 7Soul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's theme: PLANNING YOUR GREAT ESCAPE. All of us would agree that sometimes the daily grind can be way too much, so we need to make time to break from the madness...either in our homes or by getting away for a change of scenery. Daily meditations, affirmations, an expansion of our discussion on pampering and seeing the world on a budget are on the menu for our weekly midday talk show.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,congregation,communitySoul Sanctuary's weekly chatfest about arts, culture and social concerns to lift your midweek spirits and give you some tasty food for thought. This week's themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/25/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/25/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/25/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode #6This week's theme is PUTTING YOURSELF FIRST. Now that Spring has sprung and we are under the influence of Aries, it's perfectly acceptable to be a little selfish. What are your needs? How can you take better care of you, so that you can continue to give of yourself graciously? We'll talk about the necessity of pampering, personal care and meditation as tools to make sure you're first in your own life...with great music to stimulate the same spirit.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,community,congregationThis week's theme is PUTTING YOURSELF FIRST. Now that Spring has sprung and we are under the influence of Aries, it's perfectly acceptable to be a little selfishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/18/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/18/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/18/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 18 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode 5For today's show, our theme is SHOWING YOUR TRUE COLORS. With the start of Spring, Earth will be showing off her new blooms. What about you? What do your favorite colors say about your personality? We'll also chat with artist STEVEN LOPEZ about his new AFTER MIDNIGHT soul music diva portrait series, and how he's raising funds for Erykah Badu's foundation BLIND.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,community,congregationFor today's show, our theme is SHOWING YOUR TRUE COLORS. With the start of Spring, Earth will be showing off her new blooms. What about you? What do your favorihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/11/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/11/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/11/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay Holla - Episode #4The weather has begun to show signs of the coming Spring season, so we'll be chatting about what we can all do to prepare for the Earth's new year -- mind, body, soul and in our abodes. What do YOU need to clean out and refresh in your life? Join us and let's share best practices about getting our "houses" in order.01:00:00Stef Reneenosoul,culture,entertainment,community,congregationThe weather has begun to show signs of the coming Spring season, so we'll be chatting about what we can all do to prepare for the Earth's new year -- mind, bodyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/04/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/04/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/03/04/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 04 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaJoin Soul Sanctuary Radio for a fun midday break from the action. Music, chat and more. TOPIC: What are the signs that a relationship is worth fighting for, and when should we decide to walk away? We'll jump off from the Chris Brown/Rihanna reconciliation and go deeper. Join us!01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,community,congregationJoin Soul Sanctuary Radio for a fun midday break from the action. Music, chat and more. TOPIC: What are the signs that a relationship is worth fighting for, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/02/25/The-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/02/25/The-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/02/25/The-HumpDay-HollaWed, 25 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMTThe HumpDay HollaSoul Sanctuary Radio's newest offering - broadcasting live every Wed afternoon! This week's topic: THE SOCIAL RELEVANCE OF PERFORMING ARTISTS. What responsibility do entertainers have to address the important social matters of the era? Who has taken up the charge successfully? We'll talk about this issue and hear some great examples of those performers who make us think and feel something real.01:00:00Stef Reneenomusic,culture,entertainment,community,congregationSoul Sanctuary Radio's newest offering - broadcasting live every Wed afternoon! This week's topic: THE SOCIAL RELEVANCE OF PERFORMING ARTISTS. What responsibilihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/02/18/Soul-Sanctuarys-HumpDay-HollaEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/02/18/Soul-Sanctuarys-HumpDay-Holla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/soulsanctuaryradio/2009/02/18/Soul-Sanctuarys-HumpDay-HollaWed, 18 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMTSoul Sanctuary's HumpDay HollaThe debut of Soul Sanctuary Radio's new live, hour-long chat-n-chew session where we share great music, entertainment and cultural news, and interviews with some of the best artists in the indie soul scene. Featuring an in-studio chat with PATRICK WASHINGTON a/k/a blackpicasso of the Poemcees, about his featured narration in the new AMERICA I AM multimedia exhibit at the National Constitution Center and other spoken word-related matters.01:00:00Stef Reneenosoul,music,news,information,middayThe debut of Soul Sanctuary Radio's new live, hour-long chat-n-chew session where we share great music, entertainment and cultural news, and interviews with som