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The world's leading motivational speaker, Les Brown, interviews book author Evelyn Polk
Evelyn Polk’s new book is a memoir titled It’s Heart Work: Being The Village That Raises A Child. Author, motivational speaker, and foster parent Evelyn Polk’s book offers insight and inspiration to foster parents and their adopted children.
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Related links:
www.forachildsheart.org
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Iridology—Study of the Eye
Carnaval
Acupuncture
Fighting for Peace
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One of America's most important authors and poets, Ishmael Reed, reads from Daisaku Ikeda's book Fighting For Peace and recites poems of his own at San Francisco's Public Library. The Library always seems to attract standing-room-only audiences. This time was no exception. The fabulous Mary Watkins and her Trio electrified the audience with her sounds of Jazz (www.joycejazz.com).
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Barack Obama and The Jim Crow Media: The Return of the Nigger Breakers
Ishmael Reed, one of America's most important and influential writers, talks about the media's attempt to get Barack Obama out of office. He points out in his book that he was unable to get it published in the United States. It has been published in Canada. He was interviewed by Justin Demangles at the San Francisco Public Library.
Related links:
www.ishmaelreedpub.com
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Pet Pride Day
San Francisco, its Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, other animal organizations, and animal lovers, celebrated “Pet Pride Day.” If you love animals, click on.
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All-Stars Project
Mendes Brothers
The East/West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
Jerri Lange interviews Dr. Victor Hao Li, President of the East/West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1988.
The discussion includes the role of Hawaii and emerging relations with Asia, particularly China and Japan.
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Tarot Reader Magick & a Manila Dance Troupe
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An interview conducted with Magick, who gives the world a Tarot reading.
Also, an extraordinary Manila dance troupe dances its way into your heart.
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Janie P. Bess: Visions
We interviewed Janie P. Bess, author of the book Visions: A Faith Inspired Journey of the Human Spirit. She talks about her son David, who was born deaf, mute, and blind, and inspired her and others to "never give up." Broadcast on Johnnie Burrell Presents. Visit www.janiepbess.com to learn more.
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“Mr. Bohemia,” Herb Gold
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Mr. Bohemia, an interview with Herb Gold, one of America's most important and distinguished writers. Broadcast on Johnnie Burrell Presents on October 15, 2009 in San Francisco, November 19, 2009 in Manhattan.
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Belle's Baby
Open Studios
Earth & Energy Hour
Dance, Health, and Languages
Journey to Beijing
In August 2008, a couple of weeks before the opening of the XXIX Olympiad,
Johnnie traveled to Beijing at the invitation of the Beijing Olympic Organizing
Committee's Media Centre to interact behind the scenes with some prominent Beijing officials who were working to coordinate the Beijing 2008 Olympics. It was part of China's continuing effort to
bring about understanding between different cultures.
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Beijing Welcomes You! 2008 Olympic Songs and Stories for Children, by Yuhong Yao.
This book is a must-read.
We say it scores a 10!
www.beijingolympicbook.com
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Olympic Torch Relay
On April 19, 2008, the Olympic torch relay went through San Francisco, California.
Take a look at the energy and enthusiasm the Chinese contingent
and the Bay Area Chinese community brought to that event.
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Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund
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The world rallied to help the citizens of China after the May 12, 2008
earthquake. The Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund event was held in
San Francisco Chinatown's historic Portsmouth Square. It was a
huge success.
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Close Up And
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A special edition of Johnnie Burrell Presents on December 18, 2008, this show was a series of closeups of people’s faces against a musical soundtrack that featured the exciting and magical sounds of the Latin Jazz Percussion Ensemble, and the San Francisco Bay Area’s Rolando Morales.
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Several more videos are at www.youtube.com/johnnieburrell. They include:
- Challenging the Limits of Disability and A Tribute, A Challenge, two short videos about Access Adventure, a California nonprofit that provides wilderness access for people with disabilities using wheelchair-accessible horsedrawn carriages,
- a 3-minute overview of the Selfprotectiontaishe program we developed for self-protection and injury prevention, and
- short overview of the 4-day Slow Food Nation festival in San Francisco in 2008 (full-length video report on the festival is available here).
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