He Say She Say..Now What Do You Say

Join co-host Ina as she is joined by the beautiful and talented Poet Red Summer. April is Poetry Month and we are happy to have Red Summer join us again and take our listeners back to the little red car, and poems that shook your heart and your fist Imagine sitting in your living room or next to your boo and hearing the love poems that made you fall in love the first time or the last time. The revolutionary poems that made you look at the world differently. From The Red Summer Experience: Red Summer is a Jane of Many Trades. She is a performance artist, activist, motivational speaker and published writer. As an independent artist, Red Summer worked on her first documentary film project entitled, Chasing Summer. It is a virtual shotgun ride on a personal journey that was as elaborate as Red Summer herself. Her love for poetry and music intertwined to make this experience an artistic journey, while her passion for history, travel and culture drove a spiritual mission to overcome the past and redefine the future

Join CWT4R co- host, Ina, Michelle and Terry as we welcome Marc Loveless and Adam McMath from Coalition for Justice and Respect. Last week end Chicago held the Bolder Than Out Conference at Providence Hospital with guest speaker Carol Mosley Braun, Delmarie Cobb and other special guest. If you missed the conference join us as they recap this year’s event and give a peek look of what to expect next year.Per its website: CJR's annual Bolder Than Out Conference is dedicated to providing safe spaces for Black LGBT and SGL people to congregate, exchange resources, share stories, and network. This year's theme, "Breaking the Silence" focuses on the eradication of silence within the community and finding ways to provide voices for underrepresented Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Chicago and nationwide. The event had the pleasure of having local and international guest that talked about issues that affect the Black LGBTQ and SGL communities. Marc Lovelace, Founder and Executive Director Founde

Rev Roland Stringfellow Senior Pastor of Metropolitan Community Church in Detroit will join Ina, Michelle and Terry in conversation about same sex marriages from a different aspect. He was involved in Prop 8 and he was legally married in California. What it meant to be legally married in California and have recognized in Michigan only for a minute.He took part in the marriage of 323 people that are now in limbo until Michigan decides their fate.Why were people rushing to get marriage licenses knowing it would be for a brief passing moment in Michigan? What was that atmosphere like there and how does it affect the movement? Show starts at 10:30 est, 9:30 cst, 8:30 mtn and 7:30 pac time. Press 1 to speak  

Can We Talk for REAL will not air the Fireside with Ina show tonight. Tonight we will do a Tribute to Vernita Gray. We do hope that everyone will tune in and join us with stories and memories you would like to share. Can We Talk for REAL would like to send our prayers to Vernita's family and to Pat Ewert her wife. Vernita will be MISSED in the LGBTQ community as well as organizations that were allies to our community that she worked with. She was an activist that loved herself, her family and her LGBTQ community. Share and let's remember Vernita Gray.Join us tonight and pay tribute to Vernita Gray and show support for her wife Pat Ewert. Please call in at 347-215-8985 Show starts at 10:30 est, 9:30 cst, 8:30 mtn and 7:30 pst times.

A conference for women, who love woman, directed by women and welcomed open armed by women. That is what Create Love Conference was all about. Join CWT4R host Ina, Michele and Terry as we are joined by women who attended and can reflect on what they were expecting to get from the conference and what they actually took away from it. Joining us will be Marcie Younger who traveled from the Midwest to Atlanta to join over 100 other women in a conference aimed at strengthening relationships between couples. The conference also talked about individuals that need to love themselves also.                 Tonight show will be about uplifting and talking about relationships and how important it is to have a strong relationship with yourself and others. Imani Evans and SharRon provided tools and support for a room of women that were engaging in conversations and exercises to help growth to occur. Terry attended the conference and also will reflect on what she saw, what she heard and how this conference may need to go o

Joining CWT4R, co-host Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi will be Empowerment Coach, Speaker, Author and Co-Founder of Create Love, Imani Evans. From the Create Love Conference Press Kit it quoted “It takes a village to support a successful relationship and we want Create Love to be that village. This is more than a vision: it is a movement to redefine the way we build healthy, loving relationships.” The Create Love Conference is being held in Decatur, Ga., March 8th.  This is the end of Black History Month and in recognition, CWT4R would like to end the month with uplifting the most powerful emotion there is and that is Love. We will more specifically, talk about the love between two women or even just yourself. Create Love is not or just couples it is for singles who want to celebrate love within oneself. The conference is for any woman that wants to be empowered in this love movement. The conference was also co-founded by SharRon Jamison who is a Life Coach, Minister and Author; she brings compassion and commitm

Joining Terry Boi, Ina and Michelle will be Dr. Sylvia Rhue a writer, activist, filmmaker, and producer. Dr. Rhue co-produced the acclaimed documentary “All God’s Children,” a film that dealt with African American values, gays and lesbians in the civil rights movements, and African American responses to homophobia. Tomorrow on CWT4R we will be talking about LGBT African Americans leaders who paved the way for us as Black Americans but have you ever wonder who out of the people in history was GAY? Join us as Dr Rhue discusses the many faces in history and the many faces of those who were GAY.Dr. Sylvia Rhue is a writer, activist, filmmaker, and producer. She is a native of southern California. Sylvia went on to receive a Doctorate in Human Sexuality from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, CA. She was the first African American to receive this degree. As a part of her dissertation, she was able to create a documentary on black lesbians, which re-kindled her childhood inter

Leaders are not born they are made by hard effort” a quote by Vince Lombardi. Join CWT4  when two up incoming leaders Brent Hamlet and Cherno Biko talk about the issues and that they are passionate about. These young people have joined the movement to bring about change and awareness in the LGBT Community. They will talk about the growing movement among young people who will take the reins and keep it alive. Brent Hamlet prides himself on being a dedicated agent of change. His particular interests range from but are not limited to LGBT issues, Women issues and Voter issues. Brent wants to makes sure the voices of the young people are heard through registering people to vote. Also joining CWT4R is Cherno Biko Actor, activist and (now) writer is a first-generation Columbus native and a graduate of Ft. Hayes’s Black Box Theatre Company. She comes from a long ancestral line of human rights advocates, most notably, Uncle Steven Biko, who founded The Black Consciousness Movement. As such, this legacy of activism se

 Now that Creating Change is over organizations and individuals take away information, ideas, tools and developing relationships with others working toward change internally and externally for the LGBTQ community. CWT4R was able to capture photos and videos of planning, discussing and the start of implementing change in 2104. There is one thing that could be heard n Plenaries’, workshops and even in the hallways everyone could agree upon which was the community has a lot of work to do. AT this conference there were so many up incoming young leaders that expressed they are looking for tools, partnerships, and continue support from the community as they began working on an agenda that affects their generation.Join us tonight as we give you a recap of the conference from our lens. Talk about what we were expecting and what we experienced. We will talk about organizations that are in the fore front of the movement for change. We also will talk about who had a strong representation at the conference and how they s

Creating a change in you is not an easy task, Bringing an entire community together to Create Change in hard work from dedicated people who are living and breathing change for the masses. Joining CWT4R Wednesday Night will be Monica Roberts the TransGriot and Founding Editor Transgriot. Join Ina, Michelle, and Terry Boi as we talk about Creating Change and learn a little more about what we will be experiencing in 10 more days. Monica is a writer, blogger, history buff, and lecturer on transgender issues.  Monica’s an advocate with a special emphasis on not only getting African-American transpeople and other voices of color more involved in empowering themselves, educating the GLBT community about our issues, but also shedding light about the struggles of GLBT people in Africa, Jamaica and across the Diaspora.  Monica transitioned in 1994 and works diligently at educating and encouraging acceptance of transgender people in the larger African-American community as well. Monica is a vital part of planning this y

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will join Can We Talk for REAL co- host Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi, Wednesday night, January 15th to talk about the 26th National Conference on LGBT Equality Creating Change, which will be held in Houston, Texas. Joining us will be Sue Hyde, the Director of Creating Change and Kylar Broadus the Senior Public Policy Counsel of the Trans Civil Rights Project. Sue the Director of the Creating Change Conference will be talking about the journey to the Conference and its history. Sue over the years has become a recognized organizer and advocate for the LGBT Community. While at the Task Force she her portfolio includes issues such as the rescission of the military ban on openly gay soldiers, passage of civil rights on all levels. Sue’s background knowledge of Creating Change will help many understand the necessity for this conference. Sue serves as the field organizer for the New England Tack Force.Kylar is the Senior Public Policy Counsel of the Trans Civil Rights Project.

Can We Talk for REAL found Eric Basset and his 30 minute Xtreme Workout at EB 30X Fitness right outside of Chicago. Eric will be joining Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi as we talk about your New Year’s Resolution of getting fit, eating healthy and when you plan to get started on it? Eric Bassett is an ex U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division member and is now a successful Personal Trainer. He has put together a regiment of physical workouts that will help anyone that is committed to achieve their fitness goal. His only expectation is that you are committed and understand in order to be successful with weight lost, eating healthy and muscle toning one must do the following; set realistic goals, must eat clean, exercise, consistency and patience as listed on his website.Eric provides nutrition plans and personalized fitness programs tailored to each individual with each being xtreme enough to get the job done. When you talk to Eric about his philosophy you realize he leaves no prisoners. When you finish this Boot Camp

Now as a same sex couple with the ability to marry, let’s talk about how marriage will change how you file your taxes, and plan financially for the future. Joining CWT4R is CPA Kelly Long from Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLP,. Listen in as she provides necessary information that you will need when December 31, 2013 ends and tax season Kelly will provide Illinois couple with tax information and financial planning tips as you begin life as a legally married couple. She will also be able to provide some federal implication with regard to finances. Kelley serves on the Illinois CPA Society’s Women’s Executive Committee, is President-Elect of the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago and writes a biweekly financial column for the online resource Career Girl Network.Kelley is regularly asked to speak on topics ranging from Personal Finance and income tax planning to the best approach for selling to women. She is also frequently quoted in the press and has appeared on the WGN Morning News Show sharing tips for fin

“What would you say if we told you years ago talk shows and books featuring Men on The Down Low was the hot topic of discussion? Now what if we told you that in 2011 there was blogs, articles and books that provided an inside view about Women on The Down Low? Joi Akunana a hard working professional educator, business consultant and now an ex to her husband but not her girlfriend will join us and candidly talk about the differences she sees in the label and definition of down-low and bi-sexual. Can We Talk for REAL Wednesday night will host this open conversation because this is a topic that men have been bearing the burden for far too long and woman are out here in the same type of relationships unseen and unheard.. Now we will talk with a woman that is to some a Woman on the Down Low but to others she is simply, Bi Sexual who is right? Is there a possibility that for so long the label has been wrong? In this situation is there a double standard? Also joining in on the conversation is a friend of CWT4R, Tim’

 For years there have been warriors in our community that have been educating, testing of young and old, giving people back their dignity and pride through counseling. Join us as we talk about the last 30 years and how the many success stories have kept our guest motivated and activist in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Also what they are doing now in this fight and what you can do to join. Hank Melbourne was honored by POZ Magazine as one of the 2013 unsung heroes affected with HIV/AIDS that are helping those through programs that empower, provide early intervention and a community that understands and supports. Join us as Hank talks about his recent promotion and the many programs that he oversees at AIDS Partnership Michigan. Listen in as Felix and Paula Sirls return to help us celebrate World Aids Day. This team both work hard to educate, counsel and pray together with those suffering with HIV/AID and their families. Working at the Institute for Public Health, Felix for over 30 years has help members of th

Can We Talk for Real co- host Ina, Michelle, and Terry Boi will be celebrating and remembering our Trans Brother and Sisters, on Wednesday, November 20 for Transgender Day of Remembrance. Join us as we talk about the day and its meaning and the many families that have been affected by violence in the transgender community and how we as a community can help. A community that has been under attack for too long is the LGBTQ family. With the changing of times there is one part of the community that stays under attack and lately has been in the news over and over with vicious crimes against the victim by the attacker and the media in how they portray them, the transgender community. The same community that has a lot to celebrate with people like Isis King, Chaz Bono Alexis Arquette,, and Janet  Mock just to name a few. Can you think of more that need to be added. This night will be filled with accomplishments and memories. Joining CWT4R will be Michelle Fox-Phillips and Carter Brown Call in to 347-215-8985, Pre

 Military Service Men and Women,cwt4r, Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi would like to thank you for your service to this country. You have protected our rights, died for our freedom, and endured horrors that many of us could never image. So when a veteran was kicked out of the military for being gay, then asked to be silent about it in order to keep his benefits was that our countries way of saying thank you? Marquell Smith, Ex- Marine Sergeant and founder of Inclusive Community Project ( ICP) will join us and talk about how his refusal to remain silent meant he is considered a veteran without military benefits victim of DADT. Then how has life changed for our LGBTQ Veterans since the end of DADT and Supreme Court decision on DOMA. We will have that conversation with our guest Tiera Craig! She will discuss how the LGBT military community was still looking in from the outside when it came to benefits.  Call in on 347-215-8985 at 10:30 pm eastern time, 9:30 pm central standard time, 8:30 pm mountain

Dr Kofi Adoma will join Can We Talk for REAL, Wednesday November 6th as Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi talk about Healthy Relationships and Friendships. Dr. Kofi Adoma, a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in and around Detroit."HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP" can you define what it is or are you in one? Do you respect your partner or mate? Are you the stubborn one that does not compromise? If your partner/mate wants space do you see it as a sign of they don’t love you or something is going on? Is the communication what it should be? Do you support each other in positive and constructive ways? Remember many say that you should have a separate life which includes having friends and having hobbies that don’t include your partner/mate. Power does not define a HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP, or does it? Call in on 347-215-8985 at 10:30 pm eastern time, 9:30 pm central standard time, 8:30 pm mountain time and 7:30 pm pacific time. Grab your blanket, your sweetie, cuddle and listen or Press 1 to speak. HEALTHY IS HAPPY…. Any Que

WHAT MEN WANT WHAT WOMEN NEED? Women say men are complicated? Men say they are easy to understand? Do you really understand the needs of your significant other? Do you know what makes them happy? Call tonight  @ 7:30 347-215-8985. 

Bridie Johnson LMSW, a co -writer for one of the first VOWA victims of women’s act & VOCA victim of crimes act grants for Saginaw Counties DART Domestic Abuse Response Team joins CWT4R on Wednesday night. Bridie has been working and assisting social agencies for over 18 years conducting LGBTI inclusive research in Michigan to assess bi laws for policies the educate shelters on LGBTI issues. She trained three LBGTI centers on DV and SA assessments and understanding that DV can happen in same sex relationships and that gender is not an indicator. CWT4R welcomes Yurianna Reyes, the Domestic Violence Community Educator for Mujeres Latinas en Acción. Yurianna has been working in the Domestic Violence Program of MLEA since August 2012, wand her position allows her to reach out to the community through presentations and group counseling. It is time to talk abo