Happy Birthday Muhammad Ali!
Today marks famed boxer Muhammad Ali's birthday. Here’s some facts about this illustrious athlete's life. Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.) was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942. Best known for his career as a...
Let’s Boost Our Immune Systems with These Natural Juices
Drinking these juice combinations may boost our immunity. It's still cold and flu season, and for those of us starting to feel under the weather, we can put up some resistance and fight back. Preparing these all-natural juices can help boost our immune...
Let’s Learn More on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Here’s some history of this important national observance. On January 4, 2010, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation designating January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This proclamation followed a 2007 Senate...
Healthy Diet Tips to Start the New Year Out Right
Join us with these suggestions to get our diets back on track for the new year. Many of us plan to use a new year to get into shape and improve our health. This is why this month offers a wonderful opportunity to establish healthy eating habits. Here are...
Let’s Get Physical! Workout Tips for 2019
Here are some suggestions to get into better shape this year. The new year is a time to reflect on our lives and make resolutions to help us improve in the areas that we are lacking. For those of us who set a goal to get into shape this year, one of the...
On This Day in History: The First Female Governor in the U.S. was Elected
Let's learn more about Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor in U.S. history. On this day in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected the 14th governor of Wyoming to complete the term of her husband William Bradford Ross, who died in office. Nellie...
Let’s Challenge Our Culinary Skills This New Year
We invite you to join us and set these cooking resolutions to get more creative in the kitchen this year. While we often think about setting new years resolutions to improve our health, stay organized, and start new ways of living, we may forget that we...
Let’s Get Ready for 2019 With These Tips for Setting New Year’s Resolutions
Let's set new year's resolutions we can actually keep by trying out these suggestions. With 2018 finally coming to an end, it's time to start thinking about setting goals for the coming year. For those of us who like to make new year's resolutions, it's...
On This Day in History: Chewing Gum Was Invented
Let's learn about the history of chewing gum. On this day in 1869, dentist William Finley Semple (1832-1923) received the first U.S. patent for chewing gum. Semple's manufacturing process included dissolving vegetable gums in naphtha and alcohol until...
Let’s Celebrate National Thank You Note Day
It's time we show our thanks for what we have received. Today is National Thank You Note Day. As the name suggests, this holiday is dedicated to writing and distributing thank you notes to our loved ones. This holiday is strategically set for the day...
On This Day in History: The Mercury Thermometer Was Invented
Let's learn about the inventor of the mercury thermometer. On this day in 1714, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) invented the mercury thermometer. Fahrenheit was a physicist, inventor, and scientific instrument maker. Interested in thermometry, he...
Let’s Try Out These Suggestions to Protect Against Holiday Fire Risks
Let's not let fire ruin our holidays. The holidays are all about family, fun, and togetherness. The last thing any of us want is a major house fire ruining our holiday spirit. Unfortunately, our risk for a house fire increases considerably during the...
How We Can Unplug and Connect This Holiday Season
Let's reconnect with our loved ones over the holidays. While modern technology has afforded us undeniable convenience, it does carry some downsides. One major tradeoff of today's technology is that many of us get so caught up with online communications...
Happy Birthday, Beethoven!
Let's learn more about this legendary composer on the anniversary of his birthday. On this day in 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was born. The famed German composer and pianist is credited with helping to transition between the Classical and...
On This Day in History: The South Pole Was Discovered
On this day in 1911, explorer Roald Amundsen discovered the South Pole. On December 14, 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen and his team were the first to set foot in the South Pole. While the South Pole's existence was known, the inhospitable landscape had...
How We Can Observe Human Rights Day
Let's learn more about this global holiday. Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10th to commemorate the day that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year marks the 70th anniversary...
Happy Birthday to Songwriter Ira Gershwin!
Let's remember this famous Broadway songwriter in honor of his birthday. On this day in 1896, lyricist Ira Gershwin was born. Best known for this work alongside his younger brother, George, the Gershwin brothers are credited with the creation of some of...
Learning More About This International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Let's learn more about the United Nation's International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Since 1992, the UN has celebrated IDPD on December 3 every year. This year, the theme for IDPD is "Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring...
Honoring Civil Rights Hero, Rosa Parks
Let's remember this civil rights pioneer and hero on the anniversary of her historic stand against discrimination. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks (1913-2005) was arrested for breaking an Alabama state law that required black bus passengers to give up...
Let’s Commemorate Author Mark Twain on the Anniversary of His Birthday
On this day in history, American author Mark Twain was born. On November 30, 1835, Mark Twain was born. Best known for the American classics “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Twain is a beloved literary and...
Please Join Us as We Keep the Holiday Spirit Alive this National Day of Giving
Thanksgiving might be over, but we can continue to give back. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks the National Day of Giving. This year, this annual holiday falls on the 27th. Also known as #GivingTuesday, the National Day of Giving was originally...
We Invite you to Join Us and Spread a Message of Peace this Stop the Violence Day
What does Stop the Violence Day represent? National Stop the Violence Day is a day when many radio and television stations encourage their audience to stop street violence. With tens of thousands of individuals injured or killed as a result of gun violence...
What We at the Maria Sanchez Show are Thankful For
We would like to wish you a happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. When we think about the Thanksgiving holiday, nothing makes us happier than to know that we have a presence in your lives. While we’re not solving world peace or curing cancer, we...
On This Day in History: President Abraham Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address
On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address. On November 19th, 1863 President Lincoln was invited to speak at the official dedication ceremony for the Soldier’s National Cemetery of Gettysburg. The ceremony was held...
Let’s Care of the Environment on America Recycles Day
Let's go green on America Recycles Day. America Recycles Day is a national initiative that encourages every citizen throughout the country to improve their recycling efforts. In addition to increasing rates of recycling, another major goal of this month is...
Spread Some Love This World Kindness Day
We invite you to join us and make the world a happier, friendlier place on World Kindness Day. November 13th is World Kindness Day. This day encourages us to think beyond ourselves and to do something that makes another's day just a little bit better. Keep...
Happy Habits That Can Improve Our Outlook on Life
What do we have to lose? Here are some suggestions that may help us have a more positive outlook on life. While life can be overwhelming and stressful, it's important to remember that we still have control over our outlook on things. We can choose to let...
How Can We Be Effective Communicators at Work and Home?
We invite you to join us as we work on our ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Many of us know how frustrating it is to have our words misunderstood. Not only does this often result in wasted time, but it can also make for tense relations both...
Let’s Find Our Zen on International Stress Awareness Day
Here’s How We Can Honor International Stress Awareness Day. The first Wednesday in November is International Stress Awareness Day. As the name suggests, this day is all about understanding the negative effects of stress and encouraging people to...
How About if We Try Out This Morning Routine to Boost Our Productivity?
Revamping our morning routines may give us a much-needed boost of energy. When our alarms go off in the morning, many of us start the day groggy, exhausted, and grumpy. However, this doesn't need to be our realities. In fact, simply making some...
Sun, Nov. 4 on 'SHADOW POLITICS' at 4PM Pacific / 7PM Eastern on BBS Radio -
This Sunday, our guest is Eleanor Clift - Political Reporter, Television Pundit, Columnist, and Author. Eleanor is a columnist for the Daily Beast, an online publication. She writes about politics and policy in Washington, and the partisan clashes that make governing almost impossible. Clift has covered every presidential campaign since 1976 and brings her perspective to analyzing the dynamics between an unconventional president and his party, and an opposition party still licking its wounds over its loss in 2016. Clift may be best known as a panelist on the syndicated talk show, “The McLaughlin Group,” which ended a 34-year run with the death of the host in 2016.
She has appeared as herself in several movies, including “Dave,” “Independence Day,” “Murder at 1600,” “Rising Sun,” and the CBS series, “Murphy Brown.” One of her many books is 'Madam President: Shattering the Last Glass Ceiling' - an insightful analysis of women in politics. Written with her late husband, it discusses the role of female voters and candidates in changing the modern American political landscape. Please join us for a fascinating view of politics through the years with Eleanor!
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What We Ought to Know this National Epilepsy Month
Please join us to learn about and spread awareness for epilepsy this November. November is National Epilepsy Month and, as the name suggests, this month is dedicated to educating the general public about this serious neurological disorder. One of the...
This Sun, Oct. 28 on 'SHADOW POLITICS' at 4PM Pacific / 7PM Eastern on BBS Radio -
Our topic is 'Transgender People, #WontBeErased' with guest Earl D. Fowlkes Jr.. Earl serves as the President/CEO of the Center For Black Equity, Inc. (formerly the International Federation of Black Pride). The Center for Black Equity promotes a multi-national LGBT network dedicated to improving health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment and equal rights while promoting individual and collective work, responsibility and self-determination. An expert on LGBT and HIV/AIDS issues, Earl has worked on health and political issues for more than 30 years.
In 2014, he was elected president of the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club and has focused on voter registration and get-out-the-vote activities - particularly among communities of color and LGBT Democrats.
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We Invite you to Join Us and Get Involved This National Make a Difference Day
Let's lend a helping hand this National Make a Difference Day. Today is National Make a Difference Day, an annual observance that emphasizes the importance of community service and volunteerism throughout the United States. This unofficial holiday first...
Let’s Honor the Legacy of – the International Red Cross
We’d like to share with you some important information about this humanitarian organization. Today marks the anniversary of the first International Conference of the Red Cross in 1875. However, before this meeting could take place, it's important to...
Suggestions to Help Us Live the Best Lifestyle for Our Bodies
Committing to a healthier lifestyle isn't as difficult as we might think. While we might admire the popular fitness and health gurus on social media, many of us may feel that we cannot live up to such a standard. However, living a healthier lifestyle doesn...
These Natural Insomnia Cures Will Have Us Sleeping Like Babies
For those of us who struggle to get the sleep we need, here are some all-natural insomnia remedies. Insomnia or difficulty falling or staying asleep is a common problem that many face. Unfortunately, failing to get an adequate amount of sleep can have...
Bring Home a Furry Friend This National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month
Let's get involved this National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month. Please, may I preface this with a disclaimer, I rescued my pup 3 ½ years ago (or actually, she rescued me) and my life (perhaps, our lives) have never been better. I’m biased. Even if there is...
On This Day in History: Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Colony
Here’s where the United States and Puerto Rico's history blend. Only a year after Puerto Rico was successfully granted self-rule from Spain, the United States took control over the small island nation. Towards the end of the Spanish-American War, U.S....
Celebrating Dictionary Day and Noah Webster’s Birthday
Let's celebrate the father of the English Dictionary today. October 16th is considered Dictionary Day. This day was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Noah Webster, the author of the first American-English language dictionary, An American Dictionary...
This Sun, Oct. 14 on 'SHADOW POLITICS'
at 4PM Pacific / 7PM Eastern on BBS Radio -
Senator Michael Brown and I were pleased to be present together at the Arena Stage’s new play “TURN ME LOOSE” and Champagne Reception this past Friday night put on by The Statehood NOW Foundation, in association with the Gregory Family, for the 86th anniversary of Dick Gregory's birthday! It was a great success! We'll talk about the staged play plus cover current events happening in our world today! Join us!
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Happy Birthday Margaret Thatcher!
Let's remember this influential and, at times, controversial leader in honor of her birthday. Today marks the birthday of the first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher (Oct. 13, 1925-Apr. 8. 2013) was elected to prime minister...
Caring for Ourselves and Our Loved Ones This World Mental Health Day
Here's what we should know this World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is an annual designation observed every October 10th. The main goal of this day is to spread awareness of mental health issues around the world and to organize support for...
Some Vital Information to Learn More About Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Let's make our health a priority this October. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As the name suggests, this month is dedicated to spreading public awareness of this serious disease. One of the main goals of this month is education, thus, we...
This Sun, Oct. 7 on 'SHADOW POLITICS' from Washington, DC at 4PM Pacific / 7PM Eastern on BBS Radio -
We are honored to have Dr. Christian Claxton Gregory, eighth child of Dick and Lillian Gregory, as our guest! Dr. Gregory served as Dick Gregory’s business manager, adviser and confidant and currently serves as the sole executor of the Estate of Dick Gregory. He is the founding partner of Legends and Legacies Entertainment, Director of the Dick Gregory Foundation/Society, Author, Board Certified Chiropractor, and Medical Director of Washington Spine & Disc. We'll be talking about the new play TURN ME LOOSE, a play about Comic Genius Dick Gregory at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.. I'll be flying to DC and Senator Brown and I will be attending the play & Champagne Reception on Friday, October 12, 2018 - the 86th anniversary of Dick's birthday!
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