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 Here are some statistics that will make you sit up and take notice:  35.9% of African American children ages 2-19 are overweight or obese, compared to 31.7% of all children those ages.  11.4% of African American children ages 2 to 5 are obese.  29.2% of African American girls, ages 12-19 are obese, compared to less than one in five Mexican American or White adolescent girls who are obese.  Obesity is alarming for all children, but what is happening in the African American community that causes so many children to be overweight or obese?  Is it diet?  Lack of exercise? Genetics?  On the next Another View we'll talk about childhood obesity - causes and prevention - with pediatrician Dr. Adayna Upchurch Burrows; physical therapist Dr. Kira Davies with CHKD's Healthy You program; and Xyla King and her grandmother Chyennesia Griffin, who changed their eating and exercise habits after Xyla showed symptoms of pre-diabetes - at 11 years old!  Plus Lisa Godley brings us the heartwarming story of Gwendolyn Lee Lomax, a teacher who refuses to give up on students even though she's retired.  It's all on Another View, Friday, June 1 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

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When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation about race?  Did you come away with understanding - or were you frustrated and angry?  Why is it so difficult to talk about race and racial matters?  On the next Another View we'll talk about "talking about race" with our round table pundits, Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; NSU professor Carol Pretlow; community activist Bill Thomas; and author, talk show host and journalist Wil LaVeist.  In addition, John Johnson, head of the Hampton Unity Commission joins us for this important discussion.  We're talking about 'talking about race' on the next Another View, Friday, May 25 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

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 This week the Norfolk School Board appointed Dr. Samuel T. King as the new superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools.  On the next Another View, we'll talk with Dr. King about his new position and his vision for this urban school district.  We'll also talk with school board chair, Dr. Kirk T. Houston, and interim superintendent Mr. Michael Spencer about transition plans and how NPS is doing in improving on-time graduation rates and lowering the drop out rate.  It's all a part of WHRO and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate:  Let's Make It Happen initiative.  Plus, Lisa Godley talks with Tavis Smiley about his new documentary, STAND.  Join us for a great conversation Friday, May 18 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

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There's a new city initiative in Norfolk - it's called "Healthy Norfolk"!  The goal is to improve health and wellness throughout Norfolk by actively promoting healthy policies, environmental change and education.  But what does all of this mean?  How can a city become healthy?  What will be required of citizens?  Is anyone else doing this?  Why should we care?  We'll answer these and other questions during our conversation with Norfolk Councilwoman Terri Whibley, M.D, ; Dominique Williams, M.D., Medical Director at CHKD; and Amy Paulson, Director of CINCH with EVMS.  Plus, in honor of Mother's Day, Lisa Godley talks with some very special mother and daughters about their special relationships.  It's all on Another View, Friday, May 4 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.