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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.

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It's called the Spartan Crusade for Academic Excellence, or SCAS.  It's the newest academic and community initiative at Norfolk State University, designed to change the educational landscape in Hampton Roads.  On the next Another View, we talk with NSU President Tony Atwater, Ph.D, about SCAS - what is is...how it works...and how it will improve on-time graduation rates and lower the drop out rate.  It's all a part of WHRO's American Graduate:  Let's Make It Happen.  Join guest host Lisa Godley for this criticial discussion, Friday, April 27 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African American college women - founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University.  On the next Another View we'll talk with members of AKA about Greek life, their mission and purpose, and answer the question of relevancy in 2012.  Our guests include AKA sorors Barbara Ciara, Dianne Blakeney, and Kellee Edmonds.  Plus, an audio tour of 30 Americans now on exhibit at the Chrysler Museum.  It's all on Another View, Friday, April 20 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.

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"Spare the rod, spoil the child".  "That's what's wrong with our kids today - we give them time out instead of spanking them!".  "My Mom beat me and I turned out ok!"  Sound familiar?  Corporal punishment has been the norm in many communities, including the African American community.  But is it the right thing to do?  Can we discipline our children and get them to behave without hitting them?  On the next Another View, we talk with Asadah Kirkland, author of "Beating Black Kids".  Ms. Kirkland is an educator, administrator and a single Mom who firmly believes African Americans must treat children more humanely.  She says with "a little thought, good decision making, and good control of our actions, Black adults can repair the damage done from passing beatings on from generation to generation".  Also joining us is psychologist Janis Sanchez-Hucles who will talk about the psychological impact of spanking our children.  It's all on Another View, Friday, April 13 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us at whrv.org.

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The killing of Trayvon Martin has stirred up a national conversation about race and how we treat each other, particularly as it pertains to African American males.  This week on Another View we'll continue the dialogue, but this time from the African American female perspective.  Black women and Black men experience racism differently and we'll explore those differences with our guests, relationship expert and CEO of Trace Consulting, Alvean Lyons; Dr. Colita Nichols Fairfax, Associate Professor of Social Work at NSU; and Kristina Wright, Miss Hampton Roads, 2010.  Join us for a riveting conversation on the next Another View, Friday, April 6 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us on whrv.org.

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Trayvon Martin, an African-American teen, was shot to death on February 26, 2012 by neighborhood watch participant George Zimmerman, who is Hispanic.  Trayvon was unarmed.  Zimmerman says it was self defense and has not been arrested.   The shooting and lack of arrest have sparked protests nationwide, and has re-opened the discussion about race and profiling of African American males.  

On the next Another View, we convene a special round table to talk about the issues surrounding the killing of Trayvon Martin.  We'll bring you the latest on the investigation, and delve deeply into the subjects of black male homocide, race relations and profiling.  Join Roger Chesley, columnist for the Virginian-Pilot; Carol Pretlow, political science professor with NSU; community activist Bill Thomas; and journalist, talk show host and author Wil LaVeist on the next Another View, Friday, March 30 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us whrv.org.

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There is a lot of emphasis placed on keeping kids in school and on track to graduate with their class...yet every 26 seconds a teen decides to drop out of high school.  What are the pressures, both societal and educational, that makes a kid give up?  And once they've left high school, what are the alternatives?  On the next Another View, we'll talk about two alternative programs designed to help kids get back on track and become productive citizens.  We'll talk with Luther Boykin and Elijah Charles of Commomwealth Challenge; and Mike Bonfiglio and Anthony Lowery with Point Option - programs with very different approaches yet the same goal - to help high school drop outs get an education.  It's all a part of CPB's American Graduate:  Let's Make It Happen initiative.  Join us Friday, March 23 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.