Another View's Selected Short Stories

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Another View’s Selected Short Stories are an up-close look at the people, performances and programs featured each week on the Another View radio broadcast. Over the years, Another View’s Producer/Reporter, Lisa Godley has brought us interviews with educators and entertainers, mentors and musicians, doctors and dancers, just to name a few of the hundreds of interesting stories featured on Another View and on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Several of Lisa’s stories have netted both national and regional awards for “Outstanding Feature Reporting.” If you have an idea for a feature story, Lisa can be reached at [email protected] or on twitter @godley_lisa.

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BO BO SLIM'Z NUGGETZ $ GEMZ

Another View's Selected Short Stories

08/26/22 • -1 min

A Virginia Couple wants to ensure children and teens have good financial literacy. That’s why Jesse and Mi Mi James wrote, ‘Bobo Slim'z NuggetZ $ Gemz!’ Our Lisa Godley gives us an up-close look at the creators of this new children’s book and the lessons they’re hopeful that children of all age.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DIG (PART 2)

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07/29/22 • -1 min

Founded by free and enslaved blacks in 1776, The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg has a rich history. And now, this historic church is unearthing a new chapter. In addition to finding the remnants of not one, but two earlier church buildings, archaeologists have uncovered 40 graves, believed to be the remains of some of the church’s earliest members. Our Lisa Godley was there when congregants gathered to reflect on the past, pay tribute to the ancestors, and prepare for what this extensive archaeological dig could uncover next.

HAMILTON GLASS

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01/27/22 • -1 min

If you’ve ever seen the word “Ham” scribbled at the bottom of a huge mural gracing the side of a building, you are about to meet the artist. His name is Hamilton Glass. While his work has been featured in Norfolk’s Neon District, the bulk of his colorful creations adorn building after building in downtown Richmond. Our Lisa Godley recently spoke to the Hampton University grad about his talent for bringing community stories to life through art, and what it takes to do things... BIG!

PARENTS AGAINST BULLYING

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10/22/21 • -1 min

If you’ve ever been bullied or had a child who’s been bullied, you know the pain it can bring. But much too often, the victim doesn’t know where to turn or in whom they can confide. Since this is National Bullying Prevention Month, we reached out to someone who can help. Shant’a Miller is the founder of Parents Against Bullying, Virginia. She shared with our Lisa Godley her family’s own horrific encounter with a bully. Now, through her nonprofit, she offers tools parents can use to help their children.

ROGER BROWN / MELVIN VAN PEEBLES

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10/01/21 • -1 min

In recent weeks we lost two legends: football great, turned local restauranteur Roger Brown, and actor, director and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles. Our Lisa Godley looks back at their lives and the impact they made on America and the world. We start our tribute with Roger Brown.

DR. KRISTINA RAMSEY: COVID AND CHILDREN'S EYES

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08/31/21 • -1 min

Optometrists across Hampton Roads are very concerned about the toll remote learning and mask wearing is taking on our children’s eyes. Our Lisa Godley spoke with optometrist Dr. Kristina Ramsey about the problems she’s seeing in her younger clients and what we can do to ward off long term damage.

TULSA STORY

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05/28/21 • -1 min

It would start on May 31st 1921 and last for 18 hours. During that time, the people who called Tulsa’s Greenwood Community home would witness the murders of friends and loved ones... and their thriving, prosperous neighborhood reduced to ruins. It’s been 100 years since the area known as “Black Wall Street” became the backdrop for the single worst incident of racial violence in American history. Our Lisa Godley spoke with Dr. Eric Claville about this very real and long-overlooked piece of our country’s past.

SYNNIKA LOFTON

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05/07/21 • -1 min

Synnika Lofton is an award-winning poet, educator, producer and radio show host. And in each of these areas he shares insightful words that make us think. Our Lisa Godley spoke with Lofton, who not only shared his skill and talent as a master of written and spoken word, but gave us an inside look at his latest venture... a podcast.

THE HISTORY OF POLICING

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04/30/21 • -1 min

It’s been almost 60 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech spoke these words: "We can never be satisfied as long as the negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality." These Horrors date back to the beginning of America. Our Lisa Godley gives us an abbreviated but candid look at the history of policing.

BISMARK MYRICK TRIBUTE

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10/03/24 • -1 min

Portsmouth native Bismark Myrick was the former U.S. Ambassador to Lesotho and Liberiaa and a decorated Vietnam War hero. He passed away September 29, 2024 at the age of 83. Our Lisa Godley shares a bit about his life and the lessons he wanted to leave behind.

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How many episodes does Another View's Selected Short Stories have?

Another View's Selected Short Stories currently has 86 episodes available.

What topics does Another View's Selected Short Stories cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Local, Mentor, Entertainment, Podcasts, Education, Short Stories, Musician, Interviews and African American.

What is the most popular episode on Another View's Selected Short Stories?

The episode title 'CLAYTON SINGLETON' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Another View's Selected Short Stories?

The average episode length on Another View's Selected Short Stories is 2 minutes.

How often are episodes of Another View's Selected Short Stories released?

Episodes of Another View's Selected Short Stories are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Another View's Selected Short Stories?

The first episode of Another View's Selected Short Stories was released on Sep 26, 2018.

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