For the last installment of the program for the Spring 2012 season, guest Tony Haynes interviews “The Coffee House” host and spoken word artist, Tatia Calhoun. Tatia talks about her inspiration, B SOULFUL Music, Hot Tati Entertainment and the Buttershouse Foundation, her summer music camp for kids and animal rescue.
Today, Regem Corpuz interviews Angel Silva, writer for El Vaquero newspaper for Glendale Community College, and an affiliate with V.O.I.C.E.S. Angel discusses, the deeper budget deficit announced by Governor Brown, and how the possible budget cuts may deter the education system further. Silva, also talks about the upcoming tax initiatives. On another note, The DREAM Act Lite will soon be presented by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. Silva illustrates how this alternative would create a subclass of citizens, rather than giving undocumented students a pathway to citizenship. Regem Corpuz ends the show with presenting a question to the audience “Do you take your citizenship for granted?”, as he presents how Facebook Co- founder, Eduardo Saverin gives up his U.S. citizenship because of his opposition to “pay more taxes.”
“Encuentro Latino” is honored with the presence of the young poet, Natalia Leon. Enjoy an intimate reading and discussion of her poems “Sea Love,” “Crease,” “Hugo Leon,” “Luna,” “Canvas,” and “Forbidden Words.”
After a career as special agent with the U.S. Wildlife Dept., John Brooks, a jazz musician, martial arts expert, screenwriter, and former air marshall – is running for Congress in the 51st District.
Today, Dr. Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist and award winning author who speaks internationally, shared her insight into Gratitude, explaining how every culture has ways to say “Thank You”. Dr. Arrien spoke about the gratitude practices, perennial wisdom (multi-cutlural wisdom), and the four universal portals to gratitude. She also discussed overcoming the obstacles to gratitude, and shared insight into “grateful seeing”. Her book “Living in Gratitude” is a must read if you are interested in cultivating gratitude into your daily life!
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