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Hear from those who think outside the box, using their creativity to inspire social change.

1. February 13.10, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Black History Month: Well Children
  • Guest: Sandy Lynne Holman, author, Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad?
  • Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad? is a wonderfully illustrated story of an African American boy, Montsho, who questions the goodness of his black skin because he sees so many black things in his life that are bad; bad guys on TV wear black, black cats bring bad luck, people wear black to funerals, etc. Montsho then learns of his proud heritage from his Grandfather whose wise words and magical drum create visions of ancient Africa in the boys imagination. Through a mystical journey, Montsho learns to identify himself with his heritage and, ultimately, to appreciate his beautiful skin.

    Ms. Holman received her M.S. degree in School Counseling from California State University, Sacramento in 1991. She is the director of the Culture C.O.-O.P., www.cultureco-op.com an organization aimed at assisting those who are working with diversity in education, business and the community.

    Sandy's experiences as a counselor, prevention coordinator and consultant for the past several years have given her a practicioner's insight into the challenges diverse communities and organizations are facing and a strong commitment to advocacy for children.

    Sandy was inspired to write this story following her experiences with children in schools. Some of the African American children would comment on how much they disliked the color black and their own dark skin. Sandy dedicates this book to those and other children and to the memory of her grandparents, Rufus and Willie Lee.

2. January 16.10, Peace It Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Race Toward Peace
  • Guest: Major Mason
  • Major Mason of the Black Empowerment Project (B-PEP) and Will Thompkins from the Pittsburgh Project will discuss the work of their organizations and upcoming 12th Annual Black and White Summit Against Racism

3. October 22.09, Peace It Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Diversity through Art
  • Guest: Wabei Seolwe
  • Princess Wabei, born in Zambia, in southern Africa, talks about her intriguing life as a well-travelled wife, mother, film-maker and educator; she discusses her creative projects that bring diverse cultures together through the arts.

4. September 24.09, Peace It Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Winds of Peace
  • Guest: Fracer Ascorra, musician, educator- www.amaruamerica.com
  • Listen to a tender and talented Peruvian pan flute player share history, culture and music as he talks about how an ancient instrument saved him from a life of gang violence and called his spirit home

5. October 22.09, Peace It Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Diversity through Art
  • Guest: Wabei Seolwe
  • Princess Wabei, born in Zambia, in southern Africa, talks about her intriguing life as a well-travelled wife, mother, film-maker and educator; she discusses her creative projects that bring diverse cultures together through the arts.

6. February 16.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Art for Social Change
  • Guest: Ann Tanksley, artist.
  • Ms. Tanskley, former Pittsburgher, now a nationally known artist, talks about her work and how she uses her art for social change

7. March 29.08, Peace-It-Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Art for Social Change
  • Guest: Mimi Jong, architect and Kelly e. Parker, artists
  • Both artists speak about how they use their art for peace-building.  Mimi plays the Erhu, an ancient Chinese stringed instrument, while Kelly plays an ancient porcelain drum called the Udo.

8. April 05.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Travelled
  • Guest: Faith Adiele, Ph.D, award-winning author and college professor.
  • Faith Adiele is the co-editor of Coming of Age Around the World: A Multicultural Anthology. She will discuss her travel memoir, Meeting Faith: the Forest Journals of a Black Buddhist Nun which chronicles her life growing up in a Nordic- American family and then traveling to Nigeria to meet her father and siblings.

9. April 29.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Couples, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM
  • Guest Co-Host: Dr. Uhuru Hotep
  • Guest: Dr. Gretchen Gerzina
  • Dr. Gerzina will talk about her fascinating, scholarly, adventuresome, romantic book, Mr. and Mrs. Prince: How an Extraordinary Eighteenth Century Family Moved Out of Slavery and into Legend.

10. June 07.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Lived
  • Guest: Tama Kieves, founder, Awakening Artistry
  • THIS TIME I DANCED! Creating the Work You Love is the inspiring story of how Tama, a Harvard lawyer left her corporate life to discover her buried creative self and develop the livelihood that stirred her soul and paid her bills.

11. July 12.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Art for Social Change
  • Guest: James and Maureen Tusty, Filmmakers; Singing Revolution.
  • The Tusky’s talk about the making of their epic film: Singing Revolution.  Song was the weapon of choice when the Estonians sought to free themselves from Soviet occupation.  A story of humankind’s irrepressible drive for freedom and self-determination.

12. February 02.08, Peace-It-Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Black History Month Series
  • Guest: John Ford, Historian.
  • Retired from Heinz History Center, Mr. Ford is now the historian at Soldiers and Sailors Military Museum.  Known for his knowledge about and passion for African- American history, Mr. Ford will discuss the African origin of the oldest living female: the Mother of us all.

13. March 24.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Read
  • Guest: Dr. Sonjia Sanchez, Internationally Renowned Poet, Educator
  • Dr. Sanchez speaks about her life as an activist and artist.

14. Program 33, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Healing Sounds
  • Guest: Jonathan & A Goldman, Directors, Sound healing Association
  • Husband and wife team, Jonathan and Andi speak of their dedication to expanding the uses of sound and music as therapeutic and transformational modalities. They invite you to explore and experience the extraordinary world of sound healing and sound therapy.

15. Program 41A, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Spoken
  • Guest: Marsha Washington, Spoken Word Artist
  • Marsha talks about how she uses poetry as a healing method in her life and inspires others to do the same.

16. December 30.06, Peace-It-Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Artists for Social Change
  • Guest: Alyson Holtz, Kelly e.Parker, Mimi Yong
  • Three Pittsburgh artists, from diverse genres, discuss how their art is used to create peace in the world.

17. February 17.07, Peace-It-Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Artists and Authors for Peace
  • Guest: Ruth King, MSW, author, Healing Rage: Women Making Inner Peace Possible Ruth shares how her work helps to transform negative emotions into positive fuel
  • Guest: Masanko Banda, storyteller, dancer, drummer, InterPlay Leader
  • Masanko talks about how InterPlay, which empowers people to playfully create art through movement, stories, songs, and stillness, can be used to connect and move diverse individuals and communities toward peace building.

18. April 12.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Read
  • Guest: Valerie Boyd, Professor, University of Georgia, author, Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston
  • Valerie shares her journey toward writing her fascinating book on the life and times of the celebrated author of the award winning novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God

19. September 22.07, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Children
  • Guest: Gail Thompson, PhD, Associate professor, Claremont Graduate University, author, 5 books, including, African American teens Discuss Their Schooling Experiences: What African America Parents Want Educators to Know and Through Ebony Eyes: What Teachers need to Know but are Afraid to Ask About African American Students
  • Guest: Uhuru Hotep, Ed. D, Associate Director, Michael P Weber learning Skills Center, Duquesne University, co-editor, 72 Concepts to Liberate the African Mind
  • Dr. Thompson and Dr. Hotep will discuss the challenges of African American students and educators.

20. November 18.06, Peace-It-Together Pittsburgh TM

  • Topic: Play for Peace
  • Guest: Vikki Hanchin, Shelia Collins, PhD
  • Vikki and Shelia will talk about InterPlay, which empowers people to playfully create art through movement, stories, songs, and stillness can be used to connect and move diverse individuals and communities toward peace building.

21. July 19.08, WellWoman Radio Retreat TM

  • Topic: Well Thought Out
  • Guest: Angeles Arrien, PhD, author