Focus Point

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Sinopsis

Widely revered as an expert in the fields of race, gender, politics, and policy, Avis Jones- DeWeever, Ph.D., merges her interests to examine how they intersect within the larger culture. Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues, as Jones-DeWeever hones in on and shares a perspective rarely heard in public media.

Episodios

  • America And Race

    24/03/2014

    Attorney General Eric Holder came under fire for saying that “we are a nation of cowards”. But in the wake of recent racially charge events in the country, contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever examines... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Gurley Heart Disease

    24/03/2014

    The discussion about heart disease, the number one killer in women, is the focal point of Avis Jones-Deweever’s topic. The guest informs listeners about what can be done about the uphill battle that... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Henderson Voting Rightshttps://i2.sndcdn.com/artworks-000074477674-ekf15v-t200x200.jpg?435a760

    24/03/2014

    Whether one thinks that the Voting Rights Act was a sign of improving racial conditions, or a threat to wide access to the ballad box, you’ll be intrigued by Avis Jones-DeWeever’s take on one of the... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Gandy Gun Violence

    24/03/2014

    Avis Jones-DeWeever is joined by Kim Gandy, the President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, for discussions on sensible gun laws, logic, politics, domestic violence and the... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Black History Month

    20/03/2014

    It’s popular these days to debate the merits of Black History Month, but, says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, though African-American history is inching its way into the mainstream with movies like... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • War on Poverty

    20/03/2014

    On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty, it seems Congress is looking to the past to come up with policy ideas to help the poor, says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, including... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • War On Children

    20/03/2014

    Most of us have heard of the war on women, but says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, there is an unspoken war being waged against black children in America. Zero-tolerance policies, the... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Americas Real Crisis

    20/03/2014

    America's Real Crisis Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Retirement

    20/03/2014

    According a recent report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, most Blacks and Latinos had nothing saved for their retirement. With fights gearing up to trim Social Security benefits and... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues

  • Supporting Women in Labor (The workplace, that is)

    31/08/2013

    As we pause to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of workers on this national observance of Labor Day, it’s worth pondering: What would the American labor force look like if not for the... Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues