Gunnshots Str8 From The Hip

In this episode, I look at the impact of Tik Tok and how it helps educate people on Critical Race Theory, politics and life in general

In this episode, we examine the hypocritical nature od the recently passed Juneteenth Federal Holiday. We also take a look at the ongoing campaign to discredit Critical Race Theory and Congress's failure to pass any meaningful legislation that would benefit the lives of Black People.

In this episode, we'll take a look at the "Blacklash" some Whites are starting to feel because of their refusal to deal with this country's ongoing racism. You'll also hear from a former White Supremacist who's now working to heal the racial wounds he caused.

June is Black Month Music and this is a first of a series of episodes putting the spotlight on some of the biggest artists in the genre. This week, we pay tribute to Earth Wind & Fire and you'll hear a conversation I had with Maurice White before he passed away.

In this episode, we'll take a look at Critical Race Theory, Black History and why portions of White Americans are so afraid of it. You also learn the truth about one of the biggest lies being taught in school.

Clarence Avant is one of the most influential people in all of entertainment. Music, sports and media in general. He is also someone I'm honored to have had as a mentor in radio. We met back in the early 90's when I worked in Los Angeles and the lessons he taught me back then are things I carry on to this very day.In this episode, you'll hear from Quincy Jones, Jamie Foxx, L.A. Reid and several of the industry's biggest heavy hitters. You'll also hear from the man himself.I'm very excited to see Mr. Avant inducted into this year's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class and this episode is my way of saying "thank you" for everything he's done for me.

In observance of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll take a look at the ongoing mental health challenges faced by Black people in the face of systemic racism and a stigma within the Black Community when it comes to seeking help.

Here's my take on Marvel Studios "Falcon & The Winter Soldier" and the way the show deals with issues of race.

This episode takes a look at the Derek Chauvin conviction and features the young lady that shot the video of George Floyd's murder, Darnella Frazier. It also features my conversation with one of my oldest friends, Minnesota State Senator, John Hoffman, who actually knew George.

In This episode, we'll take a look at 5 African - American guitarists who don't get the recognition they deserve for their contributions to an artform we created in the first place; Rock N' Roll

My guest this week is Dr. Antonio Webb, an orthopedic spine surgeon based in San Antonio, Texas and one of the less than 1% of Black doctors in the field. We'll discuss the ongoing rollout of the coronavirus vaccine and efforts to combat the mistrust in the Black community when it comes to taking it. You can learn more about Dr. Webb on his website, www.antionwebbmd.com and check out his documentary, "Overcoming The Odds" at www.oveercopmingtheoddsmovie.com

Here are highlights from a panel discussion I was part of earlier this week. We tackle the ongoing controversy between "The Talk's" Sheryl Underwood and former host, Sharon Osborne (As of this episode, she's been fired by CBS) We also discuss ways to talk about racism through teachable moments. You can see the broadcast in its entirety at https://youtu.be/JG-L2Xe36Gc

In this episode, you'll hear from authors Robin D'Angelo (White Fragility - Why It's So Hard For Whites To Talk About Racism), Reni Eddo - Lodge (Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race) and Emmanuel Acho (Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man). You'll also learn why more Black people are no longer talking to White people about racism.

This is the conclusion of my Afro -futuristic sci-fi story, "The Baraagua". The confrontation begins as all is revealed. How will "The Administration" deal with the fallout and we'll talk about the national push to extend Black History Month through what's being called "Melanin March" and why?

Episode 78 of my podcast, GunnShots Street From The Hip - "The Awakening" (part 2) An Afro - Futuristic short story I wrote that tells the tale of a brilliant young geneticist who, with the help of some of the most brilliant minds in Africa, the young children of the Motherland, develops a plan to free Black people in America from Jim Crow 2.0. The story is set in a dystopian future where "The Administration" has brought back slavery and much worse. The Doctor and his team hatch a plan to deliver freedom with help from the source of all life itself. "Lucy".

This episode begins a multipart series as I present an Afro - Futuristic Sci - Fi story I wrote a few years ago. I was inspired to finally share it after getting the results from an ancestral DNA test. My roots run deeper in the continent of Africa than I even realized. Ironically, this story is a journey of self - discovery and the biological connection our protagonist has with the rest of the world.. Copyright 2017 - 2021. Mark Gunn Media Inc.

In this episode, in light of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez sharing her story of the January 6th Domestic Terrorist attack on the US Capitol, we take a look at the potential mental health issues that she and other victims will have to deal with and we'll also look at America's longest untreated mental health issue, Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome.

For all of the history Black people have made as of late, for every two steps forward, we take four steps back.

Here's my take on this week's history making inauguration and the challenges being faced by the new Biden/Harris Administration.

This is a follow up to last week's domestic terrorist attack. An update on arrests and the consequences of a country failing to heed the warnings Black America has been giving it for years!