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It's Easy Son with Host Gerald Hector and special guest, legendary Coach Mr. George Williams

Gerald Hector talks with George Williams, one of the most iconic figures in the history of collegiate athletics. The legendary coach built a track and field powerhouse at Saint Augustine's University and kept it in the limelight during his illustrious 44-year coaching career.

Glenn Best welcomes Steve Anglin, Founder and CEO of WeSolar to the Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame

In this episode, Glenn Best, Host and CEO of Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame speaks with Steve Anglin, Founder and CEO of WeSolar CSP, Inc. Steve is the CEO and founder of WeSolar CSP Inc. a minority owned American renewable energy company that designs and constructs modular solar micro grids, a new paradigm shift of thinking in CSP. Steve is a thought leader and ecopreneur in the renewable energy space. As a business leader for many years on Wall Street and energy strategist, his mission and passion is to significantly reduce the global carbon footprint of industry and propel the affordability and accessibility of sustainable electricity domestically and internationally. Steve has been the CEO of WeSolar CSP for 6 years and is engaged with industrial companies and municipalities where WeSolar brings a wide range of capabilities including: long duration energy storage, solar industrial process heat, production of green hydrogen, and water desalination. Steve's mission is to "Bring Clean Energy to People’s Lives." Steve studied at Rutgers University where he received an MBA in Finance, he is Six Sigma and PMP certified. He is a member of Clean Energy for America and was part of the Biden inaugural committee. Steve was born and raised in England and brings a wealth of culture, curiosity and compassion to his work. Website WeSolarCSP.com LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/stevewesolarcsp The Black Excellence Alliance Series is a consortium of Black leaders and organizations focused on the development of the Black diaspora through education, employment and entrepreneurship. Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame can be viewed on HBCU Smart TV , Facebook and LinkedIn (@TheHBCUNation) and heard on HBCUiRadio, Thursday at 7pm.

Mr. Gerald Hector welcomes VMD Venture's CEO, Mr. Harold Mills to It's Easy Son

Join us this evening at 8pm for another edition of IT'S EASY SON, with Host Gerald Hector and special guest, Mr. Harold Mills, CEO of VMD Ventures whose focus is on investing in entrepreneurs in a variety of technology and service industries. Mills is also former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroChaos,a leading global workforce management company. Mills is attributed with building ZeroChaos from inception to a multi-billion-dollar company with operations in over 56 countries.

Jamaican, Alia Atkinson is a four {5} time Olympian and a myth buster. She is the first person of color to achieve a Swimming World Title! Alia S. Atkinson was born in Jamaica on December 11th, 1988. Her parents knew the importance of swimming as a life skill and ensured that their children were proficient in this skill. {her mother also learning Swimmer, Athlete to swim with their eldest daughter} December 11th , 1988 At an early age of 3 Alia literally jumped into the pool at her first learn to swim class with coach Matthew at the beginning of her summer St. Andrew, Jamaica break. Within the first week she could tread water and by the end of summer she was swimming across the pool. She quickly transitioned to the Y Speedos Swim Team with her first swim meet at the age of 4. Under the tutelage of coaches Matthew, Teddy, Michael and Lowe, Alia began a successful routine of balancing an academic and athletic lifestyle. EARLY LIFE After Vaz Preparatory Alia began representing Jamaica at the Carifta, CISC, CCCAN and CAC Games {all Caribbean related meets} After high school graduation Alia attended Texas A + M University where she swam her way to numerous school records, BIG 12 crowns and 19 All American citations. As captain in her senior year Alia added a NCAA Title to her many accolades. Accolades Carifta-CISC-CCCAN-CAC 100+ medals World Cup 75+ medals 4x Broke & Tied World Record Commonwealth Games 2x Silver-50 Breaststroke* Bronze-100 Breaststroke *Commonwealth record Pan-American Games Silver- 100 Breaststroke Bronze- 200 Individual Medley World Championships L.C. Silver- 50 Breaststroke Bronze- 100 Breaststroke Worlds Championships S.C. 3x Gold- 100 Breaststroke* 1X Gold – 50 Breastroker* *World Record 2x Silver- 50 Breaststroke 2X Bronze- 100 Individual Medley Olympics (04/08/12/16/20) 5 x Olympian 2 x Finalist 4 th placing Finish 2012 Alia Atkinson OD, LLC

Glenn Best welcomes 4.0 Analytics, Inc.'s Mark L Scotland to the Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame

Glenn Best, Host and CEO of the Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame talks with Mark L. Scotland, Co-founder & CEO of 4.0 Analytics, Inc., a software and data analytics company specializing in vehicle engine and emissions systems. The company has developed Mechanic on Board® technology, a software solution enabling “your own personal mechanic” to ride with the vehicle 24/7 while remotely helping improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and reduce carbon emissions. Its impact, through pilots and demonstrations, has been recognized in both public and private sectors including consumer vehicles and commercial fleets, State and Federal regulatory authorities related to vehicle emissions testing and compliance programs required in 31 States, and multiple channels within the automotive sector.

Gerald Hector welcomes Women's Pro League Coach, Hue Menzies to It's Easy Son ( Part 1 of 2)

Mr. Gerald Hector talks with special guest, Coach Hue Menzies on #ItsEasySon. Mr. Hues has over 35+ Years Coaching Experience, has served as the Executive Director of Central Florida Kraze/Krush, 2012 - Present, and has over 600+ college player placements and pro leagues. His accolades also includes coaching the NY/NJ Gotham NWSL-Pro League, in 2022, serving as Head Coach of the Jamaica Women's National Team, 2014-2019, awarded the CONCACAF Coach of the Year in 2018 and Technical Director of Jamaica's Women's National Team, 2015 - 2017. In 2011, he brought ECNL to the state of Florida with Central Florida Kraze/Krush. He currently serves as a US Club Board member, US Black Soccer Coaches Executive Committee, the CONCACAF Study group member, and one of the founders and Directors for the Lonestar Soccer Association in Austin, TX. Coach Menzies is the Director of Coaching for the Warrior Soccer Association in Austin, TX and has over 15 years Olympic Development Coaching experience at the National, State & Regional level. He has won several State titles in various age groups, regional and national finalist USYSA and the former Assistant Coach at the University of Texas Women Soccer.

Anthony Ray talks with Kenneith Simpson

Join our host, Anthony Ray as he speaks with the legendary, Kenneth Simpson, Principal of First Sovereign Bank and Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Famer on The HBCU Nation Radio Show! @HBCUiRadio @TheHBCUNationRadioShow @TheHBCUNation

Glenn Best welcomes Dr. Stacy Haynes this week on the Black Excellence Alliance Series

Glenn Best welcomes Dr. Stacy Haynes this week on the Black Excellence Alliance Series for Women's History Month! Stacy Haynes, Ed.D, LPC, ACS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and educator, with over 20 years of mental health experience specializing in treating behavioral and emotional challenges of children and families. Dr. Stacy Haynes earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Liberty University, a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University, and her Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. Dr. Stacy Haynes is a clinically licensed professional counselor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Dr. Stacy is the owner and Clinical Director of Little Hands Family Services, LLC. and founder of Little Hands Community Promise, a nonprofit that provides free social skills training for autistic and neurodivergent children. She is a proud wife and mother of two children, one Eagle Scout, and one American Mensan.

Gerald Hector welcomes Deputy Director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, Mr. Kelvin Manning

This week on IT'S EASY SON, Gerald talks with Mr. Kelvin Manning who has served as deputy director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida since July 2021. In this capacity, Manning shares responsibility with Kennedy Director Janet Petro in managing the Kennedy team of civil service and contractor employees, determining and implementing center policy, and managing and executing Kennedy missions and agency program responsibilities. Manning served as the center’s associate director for more than a decade. In that capacity, he was responsible for ensuring safe and effective execution of the center’s institutional, technical, and business functions, including establishing strategies and policies to ensure alignment of the Kennedy workforce, facilities, and operations to facilitate agency program and project goals. In 1992, Manning began his career at Kennedy and served in a number of positions within the former Shuttle Processing Directorate, including flow director for space shuttle Atlantis, chief engineer (acting) for shuttle upgrades, vehicle manager for space shuttle Columbia, and NASA test director. Later in the Kennedy Constellation Project Office, Manning was selected as the first division chief for NASA’s Orion spacecraft. More recently, he served on the last three NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection Boards. Born in Fort Meade, Maryland, as an “Army brat,” Manning traveled throughout the U.S. and has resided in Texas, New Jersey, Indiana, Hawaii, Illinois, and Maryland. After graduating from Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Maryland, Manning went on to obtain his B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. In addition, Manning has an M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Central Florida in Orlando and has completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. As an Air Force officer, Manning served six years as a space operations analyst, stationed at

The HBCU Nation Radio Show with Anthony Ray and CEO of We Care RX, Dr. Brandy Williams

Our Host, Anthony Ray, talks with special guest, Dr. Brandy Williams, CEO of We Care Rx and Texas Southern Alumna. Dr. Williams is one of the youngest owners of a pharmacist in Houston. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University and has consistently provided support and scholarship efforts for Texas Southern Students. In 2022, Dr. Williams provided over $100,000 in scholarships to minorities that are interested in medicine. This April, she will open her 2nd pharmacist in Houston and provide job opportunities for students.

Gerald Hector talks with special guest, Ambassador Audrey Marks on IT'S EASY SON

This week, Gerald Hector, Creator and Host of "It's Easy Son" talks with special guest, Ambassador Audrey Marks, Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States of America!

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Join @GeraldHector on #ItsEasySon as he has a lively discussion with special guest, Mr. Ransom Miller. Ransom Miller, III is the founder and chairman of Project GiveBack, a community service organization based in Washington DC. Project GiveBack’s primary program is The Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution which has provided over 23,000 grocery baskets since 1995. Other programs coordinated by Project GiveBack include: The Children's Book + Toy Drive, which provides books and toys for children; The Computer Sponsor Program, which has assisted schools and community organizations in the acquisition of Computers; The Annual Back 2 School Supply and Backpack Drive, which provides grade appropriate supplies to at risk children; The Support Effort which provides food and supplies to those dealing with homelessness; and the Children’s Easter Celebration, which provides a provides a safe and fun activity for local children. The target demographic for all programming is low income, underprivileged families with a specific focus on children. Read More at: https://www.hbcunation.org/post/gerald-hector-talks-with-ransom-miller-iii-this-week-on-it-s-easy-son

Gerald Hector talks with the legendary, Jay "Sky" Walker tonight on HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV!

Listen to Gerald Hector tonight with Jay "Sky" Walker on #ItsEasySon! https://www.hbcunation.org/post/gerald-hector-talks-with-the-legendary-jay-sky-walker-this-week-on-it-s-easy-son

"Autism By Faith" - LaBecky's Journey

Listen to the amazing story of La Becky Roe as she delves into the world of the autism. She is known as the "Autism Whisperer" and has received numerous awards for her advocacy. Autism in Color is giving a voice to people of Color who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (#ASD) or have loved ones with Autism. We are giving them a space to share their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, because# Autism comes in all Colors. Support today ! https://letstalkaboutittheautismcenter.org/

Join us for a special edition of #ItsEasySon entitled, "The Yancy Years"

"This week Gerald Hector invites four guests to It's Easy Son. Now that Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy's documented success at Johnson C. Smith University is publicly available in electronic formats, co-authors Dr. Brian Johnson, Dr. Sharon Raynor and Mr. Benny Smith join the podcast to reflect upon the impact and inspiration Dr. Yancy has on the higher education landscape. A pioneer whose vision created one the period of greatest growth and prosperity in the university's history. A legend in higher education administration, all the authors, and Gerald as host, have been impacted by Dr. Yancy's scholarly, administrative and fundraising prowess. They are all "Yancy's Kids" even though only Dr. Johnson is a JCSU graduate. They all note that you cannot work with Dr. Yancy and not become a better administrator and fundraiser on your way to "what's next." Join these four individuals and Dr. Yancy as they discuss the timeless nature of this project. What was learned. The successes. The challenges and all that happened in between. This will be special edition episode and we encourage everyone to tune in and be blessed by the journey of a lady who continues to inspire, challenge and direct so may to realize their dreams despite the start they have in life."

Gerald Hector welcomes André A. S. Dick, MD to #ItsEasySon

André A. S. Dick, MD, MPH, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery ASTS Transplant Fellowship Program Director | UWMC Surgical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant | SCH Interim Surgeon-in-Chief | SCH Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery www.seattlechildrens.org Dr. André Dick is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. He was born in Jamaica and attended medical school at the State University of New York School of Medicine at Buffalo. Dr. Dick fulfilled his residency at Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center, and completed his fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. In 2008 he joined both the University of Washington Department of Surgery and Seattle Children's Hospital as Assistant Professor of Surgery. Dr. Dick was promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery in July 2014. He was appointed Surgical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplantation at Seattle Children's Hospital in July 2016 and currently serves as the Interim Surgeon-in-Chief. Dr. Dick has been board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery since 2006. In 2011, he earned his Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) at the Harvard School of Public Health. He has served as the Region 6 Representative on the Pediatric Transplant Committee for the United Network for Organ Sharing NOS/OPTN). Dr. Dick is also dedicated to the training and education of young surgeons. He is the Transplant Fellowship Program Director at University of Washington. Nationally, he is currently serving as Chair of the ASTS (American Society of Transplant Surgeons) Fellowship Training Committee and also serves on the Transplant Accreditation and Certification Council. Dr. Dick is also an active member of the IPTA (International Pediatric Transplant Association), where he currently serves as a councilor. Dr. Dick's clinical interests include liver, kidney and pancr

Gerald Hector welcomes Luvelle Brown, Ed.D. to IT'S EASY SON

Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of Schools. Currently, Dr. Brown is serving as the Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) in Ithaca, New York. During his tenure in Ithaca, the Ithaca City School District has experienced unprecedented levels of success. Dr. Brown has received various awards and recognitions. The 2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year has been listed by TrustED as one of the nation’s top educators and thought leaders. Dr. Brown has been recognized by the National School Boards Association as a “20-to-Watch” and “Difference Maker”, received the Center for Digital Education Top 30 Award, and received the 2014 eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award. He was selected by the US Department of Education as one of the nation’s top 100 Innovative Superintendents. Along with that distinction, Dr. Brown was invited to be a featured speaker at President Barack Obama’s 1st National Superintendent Summit at the White House. Additionally, Dr. Brown has served on the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) Executive Committee, The School Superintendents Association (AASA) Digital Consortium, The Center for Digital Education Advisory Council, and CoSN’s Empowered Superintendent Advisory Panel. � Dr. Brown earned four degrees from the University of Virginia: Bachelor of Science, Masters of Teaching, Education Specialist, and Education Doctorate Currently, Dr. Brown serves as an adjunct faculty member at SUNY Cortland and St. John Fisher College in New York. � Dr. Brown actively serves his community. In spring 2019, he was recognized as the Tompkins County Distinguished Citizen. Dr. Brown’s community service includes his work as a term trustee at Ithaca College, Tompkins County Area Development Board member, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was also the co-founder of

Gerald Hector welcomes to the podcast Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy