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Focus Point
Widely revered as an expert in the fields of race, gender, politics, and policy, Avis Jones- DeWeever, Ph.D., merges her interests to examine how they intersect within the larger culture. Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues, as Jones-DeWeever hones in on and shares a perspective rarely heard in public media.
Episodes
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America And Race
Attorney General Eric Holder came under fire for saying that “we are a nation of cowards”. But in the wake of recent racially charge events in the country, contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever examines race relations in America by encouraging the citizens to face the truth about race in order to…
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Gurley Heart Disease
The discussion about heart disease, the number one killer in women, is the focal point of Avis Jones-Deweever’s topic. The guest informs listeners about what can be done about the uphill battle that the medical community faces as it attempts to educate everyone on heart-healthy ways to improve...
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Whether one thinks that the Voting Rights Act was a sign of improving racial conditions, or a threat to wide access to the ballad box, you’ll be intrigued by Avis Jones-DeWeever’s take on one of the most significant victories of the Civil Rights Movement, and hear from her guest how it is still...
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Gandy Gun Violence
Avis Jones-DeWeever is joined by Kim Gandy, the President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, for discussions on sensible gun laws, logic, politics, domestic violence and the accessibility of guns due to private sellers and online vendors. New laws that prevent buyers from...
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Black History Month
It’s popular these days to debate the merits of Black History Month, but, says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, though African-American history is inching its way into the mainstream with movies like 12 Years a Slave and The Butler, this time provides a space to engage in sustained study and...
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War on Poverty
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty, it seems Congress is looking to the past to come up with policy ideas to help the poor, says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, including holding up marriage as a possible solution. But for many, especially for Black women, she says…
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War On Children
Most of us have heard of the war on women, but says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, there is an unspoken war being waged against black children in America. Zero-tolerance policies, the school-to-prison pipeline, the assault on public education, and cuts to poverty programs have hurts that group...
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Americas Real Crisis
America's Real Crisis
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Retirement
According a recent report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, most Blacks and Latinos had nothing saved for their retirement. With fights gearing up to trim Social Security benefits and more public pensions hitting the chopping block, this is tough news. Contributor Avis...
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Supporting Women in Labor (The workplace, that is)
As we pause to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of workers on this national observance of Labor Day, it’s worth pondering: What would the American labor force look like if not for the contributions of women? The short answer: It would be a shell of itself, says Jones-DeWeever. She...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Widely revered as an expert in the fields of race, gender, politics, and policy, Avis Jones- DeWeever, Ph.D., merges her interests to examine how they intersect within the larger culture. Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues, as Jones-DeWeever hones in on and shares a perspective rarely heard in public media.
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Widely revered as an expert in the fields of race, gender, politics, and policy, Avis Jones- DeWeever, Ph.D., merges her interests to examine how they intersect within the larger culture. Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful...
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