Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio: August 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

Islamophobia & the Sikh Temple Shooting And Gentrification

Tune into Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio Sunday, August 11 at 11AM

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Islamophobia:
America's Not-So-Secret Fear of the Muslim Community & It's Impact on Sikhs & Others

The recent shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin has once again drawn our attention to an issue we know is there, but as a country refuse to address. Ever since the tragic events of 9/11, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment has become an epidemic. Because Sikh faith-based believers are commonly mistaken for being Muslims , they too have been the victims of Islamophobic attacks. We'll speak to speaker, writer and activist Anya Cordell about the Sikh community's reaction to the Wisconsin shooting and putting an end to targeted hate speech and crimes against Islamic and Sikh communities.

Gentrification:
How It's Changing & Affecting Black & Brown Communities

The process of gentrification occurs when wealthier people buy or rent out property in low income communities, driving up rents and displacing long-term residents. With more money funneled into these communities, many have noticed that areas once downtrodden and neglected are becoming cleaner and safer. But the cost is not cheap, as many long-time, hard-working residents are literally forced out of their homes as the price of rent, goods & services skyrocket. So who really benefits? We'll talk about the racial and socioeconomic factors of gentrification and its affects on communities of color featuring: Dr. Mindy Fullilove, the author of “Root Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do About It.”

Also, find out how Obama is changing the "work for welfare" requirement rules during the

"Quickie"

And, of course, we'll share the quirky, funny and moving news headlines that we found throughout the week during the
"News Round Up"

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Hate Speech vs. Free Speech and the Dwindling Middle Class

Tune into Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio Sunday, August 5 at 11AM

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Hate Speech vs. Free Speech

For the past few weeks, Chick-fil-A has been under fire since its COO Dan Cathy publicly condemned same-sex marriage. The LGBT community and liberal politicans have called for a boycott against the fast food chain and the mayors of Chicago and Boston have gone as far as to suggest banning the restaurant from their cities. We'll talk to a gay rights activist who says this is a matter of hate speech as well as a Chick-fil-A supporter who back's Dan Cathy's right to free speech. Featuring:

Dave Rubin

a stand-up comedian, televsion personality and host of The Six Pack on Sirius XM

and

Adam Robinson

ChicagoGOP Chairman

What Happened To The Middle Class?

For many Americans, today's tough economic times are only getting worse. According to a recent article in the New York Times, there is a growing disparity between the haves and the haves not and, as a result, the middle class continues to decrease. We'll talk about how the shrinking middle class affects you as well as how Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romeny's tax plan might hurt the middle class.

Also, find out how Obama's Affordable Care Act healthcare law affects women during the