Author: Carol Olson

Carol is an artist, art therapist, activist and radio host who has worked in both the public and private sectors for 20 years focused on designing and implementing programs for under-represented populations.
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Women & Politics with Rachelle Hunley and Amy Vincent – Part I

Carol Olson

Today two leaders in developing programs to address community violence join Sheri Shannon and Carol Olson to talk about how their work in connecting hospital systems and communities. Rachelle Hunley, Bridging the Gap Network Manager and Emerging Leaders Coordinator and Amy Vincent, Assistant Director of the Injury and Violence Prevention Program at VCU discuss how their work impacts communities, how they are teaching other hospital to start these programs and how they interface with politics. Continue reading Women & Politics with Rachelle Hunley and Amy Vincent – Part I

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Glory to Black Women Musicians

Carol Olson

I brought back a playlist I did for another show here for Black History Month – a mixed genre show on Black Women Musicians starting in the 50’s. Influenced in part by LoveCraft Country and how influential Black Women musicians have been on American music. Playlist includes: Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Lena Horne, Mahalia Jackson, Abbey Lincoln, Dinah Washington, Odetta, Dionne Warwick, Nina Simone, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Ella Jenkins, Aretha Franklin, Big Mama Thornton, LaBelle, Betty Davis, Alice Coltrane, Sister Sledge, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Salt ‘N’ Pepa, Tracy Chapman, Queen Latifah, Mary … Continue reading Glory to Black Women Musicians

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Women & Politics with D. Pulane Lucas – Policy and Politics

Carol Olson

Today we talk with Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, President and CEO of Policy Pathways, Inc. Dr. Lucas has spent her career interpreting legislation and analyzing policies and their impact on individuals, organizations, and communities. She has a proven track record of conducting social science research and effectively presenting findings and their significance. Policy Pathways offers academic and leadership development programming for youth and young adults interested in higher education and career opportunities in policy studies, public administration and policy-related public and private service. You can follow them on twitter at @policy_pathways Follow our host and producer at @sherishannon27 and @carololson Follow our show on our … Continue reading Women & Politics with D. Pulane Lucas – Policy and Politics

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Women & Politics with Jewel Jordan of Brown Virginia

Carol Olson

Add title On today’s show we sit down with Jewel Jordan, community activist and community organizer. She founded and is the Executive Director of Brown Virginia, a non-profit that provides a diverse and balanced voice to issues of importance in minority communities and Jewel was just appointed to the Maggie L. Walker Initiative Citizens Advisory Board here in Richmond. Jewel Jordan was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA and is a proud graduate of Norfolk State University with a Bachelors in Sociology and Iowa State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Masters in Sociology with an emphasis … Continue reading Women & Politics with Jewel Jordan of Brown Virginia

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Women & Politics: Sheri and Carol Talk Politics

Carol Olson

We end this tumultuous year with Part II of our show discussing the Governor race in Virginia. Our host Sheri Shannon continues her talk with Ebony B. Guy and Dr. Rachel Anne Levy discussing the expanding governor’s race in Virginia and what it means for two Black Women who have been leading in representing Virginians. Two experienced politicians: Senator Jennifer McClellan and former Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy are considered to be the frontrunners. Princess Blanding has joined the race under a new party. The question arises: are the male candidates are even contenders?   Find our guests on twitter at: @hey_ebie … Continue reading Women & Politics: Sheri and Carol Talk Politics