Shameless plug. This is why I do a radio show focused on solutions. It includes a good news segment called “What’s Good.” #TheWayForwardWBOK
February 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Shameless plug. This is why I do a radio show focused on solutions. It includes a good news segment called “What’s Good.” #TheWayForwardWBOK
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We’re talking politics on #TheWayForwardWBOK with Dr. Eugene Lee-Johnson, assistant professor of political science at Southern University Saturday at 2 p.m. CT on WBOK.
Listen live at wbok1230.com.
Listen live at wbok1230.com.
January 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We’re talking politics on #TheWayForwardWBOK with Dr. Eugene Lee-Johnson, assistant professor of political science at Southern University Saturday at 2 p.m. CT on WBOK.
Listen live at wbok1230.com.
Listen live at wbok1230.com.
Dr. Christopher Allen, a sleep doctor and pediatric neurologist, is joining me on #TheWayForwardWBOK to discuss the importance of sleep and why Black America needs more of it.
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
September 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Dr. Christopher Allen, a sleep doctor and pediatric neurologist, is joining me on #TheWayForwardWBOK to discuss the importance of sleep and why Black America needs more of it.
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
TODAY on #TheWayForwardWBOK, a VERY special guest joins me! My wife, Dr. Halima Leak Francis, will talk about the research she conducted about philanthropy 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, and she'll share her thoughts about philanthropy in NOLA moving forward. Listen today on the Play Ode app.
October 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
TODAY on #TheWayForwardWBOK, a VERY special guest joins me! My wife, Dr. Halima Leak Francis, will talk about the research she conducted about philanthropy 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, and she'll share her thoughts about philanthropy in NOLA moving forward. Listen today on the Play Ode app.
Talked social determinants of health, shared good news, and gave thoughts about health goals today on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
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January 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Talked social determinants of health, shared good news, and gave thoughts about health goals today on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
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This weekend, Dr. Eugene Lee-Johnson, assistant professor of political science from Southern University, will join #TheWayForwardWBOK for part 2 of our conversation about “electability.”
Tune in to The Way Forward Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
Tune in to The Way Forward Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
March 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
This weekend, Dr. Eugene Lee-Johnson, assistant professor of political science from Southern University, will join #TheWayForwardWBOK for part 2 of our conversation about “electability.”
Tune in to The Way Forward Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
Tune in to The Way Forward Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
What does it mean to operationalize Black love? Sociologist, criminologist, ethnographer, and author Dr. Andrea Boyles visits #TheWayForwardWBOK to continue a thought that she shared on The Good Morning Show.
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
August 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
What does it mean to operationalize Black love? Sociologist, criminologist, ethnographer, and author Dr. Andrea Boyles visits #TheWayForwardWBOK to continue a thought that she shared on The Good Morning Show.
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com
I am PLEASED to have Ronald Richardson Jr., host of “Conversations with Ron Richardson”, join me on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
He’s stepping up to discuss #mentalhealth and #disabilities. Join us on WBOK Saturday at 3 p.m. at wbok1230.com.
He’s stepping up to discuss #mentalhealth and #disabilities. Join us on WBOK Saturday at 3 p.m. at wbok1230.com.
June 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I am PLEASED to have Ronald Richardson Jr., host of “Conversations with Ron Richardson”, join me on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
He’s stepping up to discuss #mentalhealth and #disabilities. Join us on WBOK Saturday at 3 p.m. at wbok1230.com.
He’s stepping up to discuss #mentalhealth and #disabilities. Join us on WBOK Saturday at 3 p.m. at wbok1230.com.
Saturday, December 28th on #TheWayForwardWBOK, Dr. Halima Leak Francis is joining me to talk charitable giving tips for 2025.
How does charitable giving help communities? How does your gift make a difference?
#leadershipforgood #blackphilanthropy
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How does charitable giving help communities? How does your gift make a difference?
#leadershipforgood #blackphilanthropy
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December 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Saturday, December 28th on #TheWayForwardWBOK, Dr. Halima Leak Francis is joining me to talk charitable giving tips for 2025.
How does charitable giving help communities? How does your gift make a difference?
#leadershipforgood #blackphilanthropy
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How does charitable giving help communities? How does your gift make a difference?
#leadershipforgood #blackphilanthropy
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🎙️ Microphone Monday
We have liftoff for #TheWayForwardWBOK on WBOK! It's our fourth week, so many thanks to producer Jared Braud.
Following up on last week's message about using the microphone responsibly, I've had three shows about economics, public policy and charitable giving, respectively.
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We have liftoff for #TheWayForwardWBOK on WBOK! It's our fourth week, so many thanks to producer Jared Braud.
Following up on last week's message about using the microphone responsibly, I've had three shows about economics, public policy and charitable giving, respectively.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:03 PM
🎙️ Microphone Monday
We have liftoff for #TheWayForwardWBOK on WBOK! It's our fourth week, so many thanks to producer Jared Braud.
Following up on last week's message about using the microphone responsibly, I've had three shows about economics, public policy and charitable giving, respectively.
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We have liftoff for #TheWayForwardWBOK on WBOK! It's our fourth week, so many thanks to producer Jared Braud.
Following up on last week's message about using the microphone responsibly, I've had three shows about economics, public policy and charitable giving, respectively.
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"(Black folks having respectful debates) is not what the hostile environment that we live in now wants. What they want is flat-out hate."
Check out my commentary about Amanda Seales v. 20 Black Conservatives on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
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Check out my commentary about Amanda Seales v. 20 Black Conservatives on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
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The Way Forward | Amanda Seales v 20 Black Conservatives
YouTube video by Eddie Francis
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August 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"(Black folks having respectful debates) is not what the hostile environment that we live in now wants. What they want is flat-out hate."
Check out my commentary about Amanda Seales v. 20 Black Conservatives on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
youtu.be/IHDwpYhrfzo
Check out my commentary about Amanda Seales v. 20 Black Conservatives on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
youtu.be/IHDwpYhrfzo
So, on top of @kikibakerbarnes.bsky.social releasing her new book "Blazing Your Own Trail" today (6 p.m. CT), she's my next guest on #TheWayForwardWBOK!
Join us Sat., Jan. 12th, 2 p.m. CT for "The Art of Thinking BIG."
Hint--Kiki's reeeally good at this.
Join us at wbok1230.com!
Join us Sat., Jan. 12th, 2 p.m. CT for "The Art of Thinking BIG."
Hint--Kiki's reeeally good at this.
Join us at wbok1230.com!
January 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
So, on top of @kikibakerbarnes.bsky.social releasing her new book "Blazing Your Own Trail" today (6 p.m. CT), she's my next guest on #TheWayForwardWBOK!
Join us Sat., Jan. 12th, 2 p.m. CT for "The Art of Thinking BIG."
Hint--Kiki's reeeally good at this.
Join us at wbok1230.com!
Join us Sat., Jan. 12th, 2 p.m. CT for "The Art of Thinking BIG."
Hint--Kiki's reeeally good at this.
Join us at wbok1230.com!
On #TheWayForwardWBOK, I’ll be doing Part 1 of a two-part series with media psychologist, Dr. Susan Eddington. Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com.
August 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
On #TheWayForwardWBOK, I’ll be doing Part 1 of a two-part series with media psychologist, Dr. Susan Eddington. Catch us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT, streaming live at wbok1230.com.
In the most recent episode of #TheWayForwardWBOK, Dr. Halima Leak Francis discussed her research article about philanthropic investment in New Orleans 20 years after Hurricane Katrina. She also talked about what philanthropy in NOLA needs to look like going forward.
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The Way Forward Interview | Dr. Halima Leak Francis, Professor from Tulane University
YouTube video by Eddie Francis
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October 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In the most recent episode of #TheWayForwardWBOK, Dr. Halima Leak Francis discussed her research article about philanthropic investment in New Orleans 20 years after Hurricane Katrina. She also talked about what philanthropy in NOLA needs to look like going forward.
youtu.be/ojLFsA9MG7g?...
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On #TheWayForwardWBOK, Kim Williams of @endworkplaceabuse.bsky.social will join me to discuss the impact of workplace abuse, the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, and how employees can protect themselves.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#leadershipforgood
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#leadershipforgood
September 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
On #TheWayForwardWBOK, Kim Williams of @endworkplaceabuse.bsky.social will join me to discuss the impact of workplace abuse, the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, and how employees can protect themselves.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#leadershipforgood
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#leadershipforgood
It took Phillip Holmes a minute to figure out that he had been in a toxic workplace. He is joining me on #TheWayForwardWBOK to provide insights and tips on not just surviving the toxic workplace but thriving as an individual.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
September 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It took Phillip Holmes a minute to figure out that he had been in a toxic workplace. He is joining me on #TheWayForwardWBOK to provide insights and tips on not just surviving the toxic workplace but thriving as an individual.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
On #TheWayForwardWBOK this weekend, you’ll hear about Builders an initiative that seeks to foster widespread action-oriented civil discourse in a society where the divide seems to be widening more every day.
Tori Larned will join me Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com.
Tori Larned will join me Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com.
September 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On #TheWayForwardWBOK this weekend, you’ll hear about Builders an initiative that seeks to foster widespread action-oriented civil discourse in a society where the divide seems to be widening more every day.
Tori Larned will join me Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com.
Tori Larned will join me Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com.
Professional archivist Dominique Luster will join me to give her thoughts about archiving for the future.
In 2018, she did a TEDx talk called “Archives Have the Power to Boost Marginalized Voices”.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com
#thewayforwardwbok #leadershipforgood
In 2018, she did a TEDx talk called “Archives Have the Power to Boost Marginalized Voices”.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com
#thewayforwardwbok #leadershipforgood
August 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Professional archivist Dominique Luster will join me to give her thoughts about archiving for the future.
In 2018, she did a TEDx talk called “Archives Have the Power to Boost Marginalized Voices”.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com
#thewayforwardwbok #leadershipforgood
In 2018, she did a TEDx talk called “Archives Have the Power to Boost Marginalized Voices”.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com
#thewayforwardwbok #leadershipforgood
We’re taking this edition of #AdvancingSoutheastLouisiana to the Northshore!
This weekend, we’ll hear from Dr. Jim Carlson, the chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#whatneworleansistalkingabout #thewayforwardwbok
This weekend, we’ll hear from Dr. Jim Carlson, the chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#whatneworleansistalkingabout #thewayforwardwbok
August 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We’re taking this edition of #AdvancingSoutheastLouisiana to the Northshore!
This weekend, we’ll hear from Dr. Jim Carlson, the chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#whatneworleansistalkingabout #thewayforwardwbok
This weekend, we’ll hear from Dr. Jim Carlson, the chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
#whatneworleansistalkingabout #thewayforwardwbok
At the end of every episode of #TheWayForwardWBOK, I share my Go Forward message. With the #NOLA mayor’s race heating up, I shared thoughts about what people should vote for versus who they should vote for. #nolamayor #leadershipforgood
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The Way Forward - Go Forward | WHAT Are You Voting For?
YouTube video by Eddie Francis
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July 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
At the end of every episode of #TheWayForwardWBOK, I share my Go Forward message. With the #NOLA mayor’s race heating up, I shared thoughts about what people should vote for versus who they should vote for. #nolamayor #leadershipforgood
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I need you to tap in to #TheWayForwardWBOK tomorrow. We need to talk about the importance of pushing our brilliance as Black folks, especially now.
Hang out with me at wbok1230.com at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday.
#leadershipforgood
Hang out with me at wbok1230.com at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday.
#leadershipforgood
July 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I need you to tap in to #TheWayForwardWBOK tomorrow. We need to talk about the importance of pushing our brilliance as Black folks, especially now.
Hang out with me at wbok1230.com at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday.
#leadershipforgood
Hang out with me at wbok1230.com at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday.
#leadershipforgood
The next #TheWayForwardWBOK features my good friend Mildred Dillon also known as The Money Doctor. She’ll share her wisdom and tips about managing money when things get tight.
Check us out Saturday at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
Check us out Saturday at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
June 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The next #TheWayForwardWBOK features my good friend Mildred Dillon also known as The Money Doctor. She’ll share her wisdom and tips about managing money when things get tight.
Check us out Saturday at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
Check us out Saturday at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
Expanding my commentary about “useless” college degrees this Saturday on #TheWayForwardWBOK. Check me out at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
June 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Expanding my commentary about “useless” college degrees this Saturday on #TheWayForwardWBOK. Check me out at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
Running an interview back on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
Dr. Robert Collins, Dillard University urban studies and public policy professor, joined me to discuss public policy and how the community can get more involved.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on WBOK 1230 AM.
Dr. Robert Collins, Dillard University urban studies and public policy professor, joined me to discuss public policy and how the community can get more involved.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on WBOK 1230 AM.
May 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Running an interview back on #TheWayForwardWBOK.
Dr. Robert Collins, Dillard University urban studies and public policy professor, joined me to discuss public policy and how the community can get more involved.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on WBOK 1230 AM.
Dr. Robert Collins, Dillard University urban studies and public policy professor, joined me to discuss public policy and how the community can get more involved.
Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on WBOK 1230 AM.