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Interview American Author LaQuon Johnson
June 20, 2026

Interview American Author LaQuon Johnson

American author LaQuon Johnson shares what motivated him to write his latest book, ‘The Presence of Patriarchy’, which explores the changing role of fathers, the impact of family structure on child development, and the wider social consequences of men being absent from their children’s lives. We discuss the challenges faced by women raising children without a father and how this can affect educational outcomes, behaviour, identity, and life ambitions. The need for mentors, particularly for boys,
Anthony Brightly Co-Founder of Legendary Reggae Group 'Black Slate'
June 25, 2024

Anthony Brightly Co-Founder of Legendary Reggae Group 'Black Slate'

Anthony Brightly, co-founder of the Reggae group Black Slate, discusses becoming involved with the music industry, having the hits ‘Sticks Man’ & ‘Amigo’, backing several legendary artists live in concert, including Dennis Brown, managing an acclaimed sound system, creating the ‘Sir George’ record label, producing hugely popular Lovers Rock tracks, plans for the future and much more…Anthony Info:Websites https://anthonybrightly.com/https://blackslatereggae.com/Instagram https://www.insta
Annz Zuri Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Author
June 9, 2024

Annz Zuri Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Author

Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Author Annz Zuri discusses the motivation to write her first book, challenges faced by Black people in the UK, the importance of finding creative outlets for feelings of frustration, hosting an online radio show highlighting a variety of issues, plans for the future and much more…Annz Info: Book @Amazon The Urban Narratives: Untold Stories https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Narratives-Untold-Stories/dp/1398443735Supreme FM Community Radio https://supremefm.com/ Yo
Wayne Haynes - The New Cross Fire 1981
May 11, 2024

Wayne Haynes - The New Cross Fire 1981

Wayne Haynes, a survivor of the New Cross Fire in London during January 1981 that claimed the lives of 13 Black teenagers and a Director of the New Cross Fire Foundation discusses his memories of the incident, how he escaped, life changing injuries, response of the Black community after the disaster, legacy of the tragedy, racism in the UK during the late 1970's & 1980's and much more…Wayne Info: New Cross Fire Foundation (NCFF) Website⁠https://www.ncff.co.uk/⁠Director Sir Steve McQuee
Frankie Caminita Men & Relationships Series Update
March 24, 2024

Frankie Caminita Men & Relationships Series Update

American Frankie Caminita discusses recovering from an abusive relationship with a partner who is an alleged Covert Narcissist, seeking support, the benefits of self-reflection during the aftermath, the importance of effective personal boundaries, men maintaining their mental health plus much more… Frank InfoEmail: a.caminita04@gmail.comFrankie Caminita Men & Relationships - Abuse Experienced by Men Interview January 2021 https://www.authornigelbecklespodcasts.com/men-relationship-eps-
Richard Capriola Author & Mental Health & Drugs/Substance Abuse Expert
March 17, 2024

Richard Capriola Author & Mental Health & Drugs/Substance Abuse Expert

Author & Mental Health & Drugs/Substance Abuse Expert Richard Capriola the motivation to write his book, the different consequences for adult and teenagers involved with substance abuse, the rising problem of Fentanyl addiction in America, potential mental health issues caused by drugs, warning signs for parents with children who may be abusing substances plus much more…Richard Info:Book @ Amazon The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse https://www.amazon.co.uk/Add

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