KISA Public Radio

09/01/2025

“Success isn’t about waiting for opportunities; it’s about creating them.” 💼🔥

reminds us:

‘Put yourself on; don’t wait for someone to give you a deal.’
‘Success is a process: there are no cheat codes, no life hacks, no shortcuts, and no half steps.’
‘Destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice.’
‘Pick your passion, procrastination, or poison.’
‘When you stop complaining about where you are physically and start focusing on where you are mentally, that’s when you will start to transcend your circumstances.’”

These words are a call to action for every Black man striving to build his empire. It’s time to take control, embrace the grind, and manifest your destiny. 💪🏾

09/01/2025

When Justice Ends, but Punishment Continues

In 1996, Orville Etoria, a Jamaican immigrant, was convicted of murder in Brooklyn and sentenced to 25 years to life.

Behind bars, he did what we often say prison is meant for: rehabilitation. He earned a bachelor’s degree, completed parole, found steady work at a men’s shelter, and even began pursuing a master’s degree in divinity.

Upon his release in 2021, Etoria’s family and community saw a man who was finally rebuilding his life. But because of his immigration status, his story took a drastic turn.

Instead of being deported to Jamaica — where he is a citizen and holds a valid passport — U.S. officials deported him to Eswatini, a country he has no connection to. There, he remains in prison, without charges, and without consistent access to legal representation.

The case highlights a larger tension:
• Should immigrants who have served their sentences still face exile?
• Is deportation to a “third country” — with no ties to the individual — ethical or just?
• What does “second chances” truly mean in our justice system?

As debates over immigration and criminal justice continue, Etoria’s story is a sobering reminder that punishment can extend long after the sentence ends.

👉 What do you think? Should someone who has paid their debt to society still be punished through exile?

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08/26/2025

💡 Cashless bail is back in the spotlight — and it’s sparking a major debate.

Former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting states that eliminate cash bail, threatening to withhold federal funding.

Supporters of cashless bail argue it creates a more fair justice system, ensuring people aren’t jailed simply because they can’t afford bail. Critics say it risks public safety by allowing repeat offenders back on the streets too quickly.

This conversation raises bigger questions:
🔹 Is the justice system punishing poverty?
🔹 How do we balance fairness with community safety?
🔹 Should bail decisions be about money — or about risk?

The outcome of this debate could reshape criminal justice policies across the country.

👉 What do you think: Is cashless bail a step toward fairness, or a threat to safety?

08/26/2025

The U.S. has announced new tariffs targeting several African countries—raising concerns about trade, economic growth, and global equity. 🌍💼

From textiles to agriculture, these tariffs could reshape how African nations engage with international markets. Some say it’s about “protecting U.S. industries,” while others see it as a barrier holding back Africa’s rise.

06/02/2024

It’s not easy to sustain a career, but there are artists who have managed to do it and have been here for some time: Beyoncé. Alicia Keys. Justin Timberlake. Janet Jackson. And that hasn’t changed opinions about who they are and what their contributions still are. I just hope I’m in that same category. But it hasn’t changed my ability to embrace new artists coming up, like Summer Walker, Yuna, doing duets with Ella Mai or Chris Brown. I definitely understand the reality — and the idea — of embracing [the] new.

My mother used to always say, “When all else fails, just continue to do something good.” The more music you put out, the more people begin to understand. That’s why I stay creative and collaborative, working with up-and-comers like Mike Sabath. How people feel about my music has never been up to me. It’s up to their interpretation of how they feel about it.

📷: Usher / Tiffany Co.

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05/27/2024

05/24/2024

Comedian Steve Harvey welcomes President William Ruto, second from left, to Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

President Ruto said, “It was an eye-opener for me — I mean, that is big, by any account, and it has completely changed my perspective around creative industry.”

Along with other sectors from electric mobility and call centers to renewable energy, Kenya is playing up movie production as a means of job creation. Launched last year, the government’s Talanta Hela initiative aims to discover, nurture and compensate young talent in sports and the arts.

📷: X/Kenya’s Executive Mansion

05/09/2024

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Have you been caring for your mind, body, and soul? If you haven’t made yourself a priority in a while, why not set a little time aside for yourself. Tell us how you plan to take care of your whole self, this week.

04/29/2024

African American Mayors Conference 2024

04/29/2024

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens - NYC Mayor Eric Adams - Entrepreneur Daymond John attending African American Mayors Conference

04/29/2024

Highlights from the African American Mayors Conference

04/28/2024

In 1966, Ali refused to be drafted into the military, owing to his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to the Vietnam War, and was found guilty of draft evasion and stripped of his boxing titles. He stayed out of prison while appealing the decision to the Supreme Court, where his conviction was overturned in 1971.