THE BJ MURPHY 20 MINUTE MORNING SHOW NOV 7 2023

We spoke with Gary D. Hines, Music Director and Producer of the 3-time, Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness. Pop, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Latin, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Ragtime, Classical and Gospel. Gary has recorded, performed, toured, written for and appeared with: Quincy Jones, Jimmy “Jam” Harris & Terry Lewis, Prince, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Johnny Gill, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Dolly Parton, Danny Glover and Jordin Sparks to name just a few. Gary has performed in every major city in the U.S. and, abroad in Africa, England, Holland, Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Jamaica, Martinique and The Bahamas - with Sounds of Blackness Gary has also conducted countless Music Workshops, Seminars, Lecture-Demonstrations and Master Classes across the United States and internationally about the history, impact and evolution of African-American music and culture. Gary has been the recipient of such honors as a Grammy, International Time For Peace Award, Minnesota Music Academy Awards, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Award, Distinguished Citizen Award, Golden Scroll For The Promise of Greatness Award and, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from his Alma Mater Macalester College, St. Paul. Sounds of Blackness latest CD, "THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS" won a 2012 NAACP Image Award. http://www.soundsofblackness.org/

9 Kesä 202023min

Ms. Muhammad is widely known as the Ex-Wife of the DC Sniper, she is coming on your show to discuss her new book, ‘BEING ABUSED WHILE TELEWORKING DURING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC’. COVID-19 has changed the way American business owners operate their businesses. Now that teleworking is a reality, domestic abuse/violence cases are rising. Leaving the home to go to work offered a sense of relief to victims. What will they do now? A link to the book is: https://www.amazon.com/Teleworking-Coronavirus-Disease-COVID-19-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B0868ZLKWR Her website is www.MildredMuhammad.com

5 Kesä 202032min

BJ Murphy www.20minuteshow.com (Podcast) An FBI investigation is underway and four officers have been fired following a fatal encounter Monday between Minneapolis police and an unarmed black man. In a statement early Tuesday, police said the man had a medical incident during an attempted arrest. However, video of the encounter shows an officer with his knee on the man’s neck for at least seven minutes. Before the man loses consciousness, he repeatedly tells officers that he can’t breathe. Leaders in Minnesota are calling for the officers involved to be held accountable. Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minneapolis, called for the Department of Justice to investigate immediately. “It is sickening to watch this black man be killed while helplessly begging for help,” she said in a statement. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan also reacted to the incident, calling the video “disturbing” and demanding justice. “The lack of humanity in this disturbing video is sickening. We will get answers and seek justice,” Walz said. Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired following the death of an unarmed black man in police custody Monday night. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced the 4 Minneapolis police officers were fired following their involvement in a black man's death after a cop knelt on his neck for 8 minutes

26 Touko 202014min

Maintenance Heroes based out of Charlotte North Carolina is looking to hire social distancing monitors all over the country… In every city they are looking for people to fill these positions… Positions start at $10-$12 an hour… Some may lead to full-time work so whether you’re in Charlotte Dayton Ohio Greenville South Carolina Richmond Virginia New York city or anywhere in the country....Call them at 704-391-7444 and tell them BJ Murphy sent you.. Go to the website https://www.maintenanceheroes.com/

22 Touko 20206min

Darshaun McAway is an excellent resource to address the topic of literary art with a focus ob books for children. His books are featured in WalMart and he is excited to talk about the importance of children’s books, especially during a time like this when stay at home children need quality content to read! Looking forward to hearing the show, this is Darshaun’s website http://babyauthors.com/

17 Touko 202026min

Stacey Henry-Carr. Stacey is an Author, Speaker, Business Owner and Certified Life Coach. Stacey takes the approach that in every situation, we will find something to be grateful for. What a dynamic mindset to have during such a troubling time! Please, Visit her website: https://staceyhenrycarr.com/

15 Touko 202022min

Stephanie Wijkstrom is the founder of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. The center offers integrative therapy solutions for the whole family and there are multiple locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. May is mental health awareness month and Stephanie will talk about managing mental health conditions amidst the boundaries set upon us by the Covid19 pandemic and associated “new normals” forced upon us. Stephanie is a licensed subject matter expert and this show is a “must hear”! Visit her company website https://counselingwellnesspgh.com/

7 Touko 202020min

Kenneth is a recovering addict of 31 years. He is an active leader in the fight against alcoholism and substance abuse. After being sober and clean for over three decades Kenneth has grown accustomed to the lifestyle of living with a purpose to educate and equip people that want to achieve sobriety. Kenneth turned his life around and retired after 31 years from the Automobile Industry and now he works at his leisure as a Chartered bus driver throughout the US and Canada. Kenneth is most proud of his role as sponsor/mentor to those struggling to stay sober. Kenneth wants to share tips, straight talk and resource for the listeners that may help them battle alcoholism during this Pandemic. * Discuss the tools that are used to help achieve sobriety * For those that may not know, explain what the 12 Step program is * What do you tell a person that says “I want to get sober” * What can you say to family members of a person trying to achieve sobriety * Where can you point our listeners to for help

7 Touko 202020min