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Ronnie Dijon is a Phoenix-based music artist. His album "Love Is Real" is set to drop in mid-September and he is hosting an album release party. Ronnie joins Class Act Radio to talk about his upcoming album and his versatile approach to music. Ronnie opens up about how he overcame his past porn addiction that affected his relationships and how it caused him to disconnect from people. We dug deep into some of the issues that black men face when expressing themselves, in music and in life. 

Recently I've had one of my home girls share with me they are struggling with making new male friends. Apparently that's because majority of the time, the dudes end up wanting to hook up with her. That got me thinking, can men and women just be friends without wanting more? We are adults of course we can, however that are some lines that get blurred with friendships that can cause drama in romantic relationships. 


First hour features Hip Hop and R & B and the talk segement on can men and women just be friends with no feelings.

Second hour features Dancehall and Soca.

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Halle Bailey was recently cast as Ariel in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." When the trailer for the movie was released, the video recieved over 1.5 million dislikes with people leaving racist comments. Youtube had to disable the comment section due to the number of racist comments. Tune as I break down the source of why racist folk is bothered by a little black mermaid and the portrayal of black folk in media.

PnB Rock was recently killed after someone robbed him of his jewelry.  My condolences go out to his family and loved ones. Gun violence in Hip Hop is all too common. 

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People who bring you down won't always do it directly. Those people who watch your stories on social media but never interact are next in line for a promotion but you get it instead or throw shade in the form of sarcasm to name a few. Recognizing shade or ill-will is an essential part of growth. I talk about three types of people who can bring you down the most, what to look out for, and more!

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Shabree Rawls is a Cleveland therapist who was fired after her tik tok post about black men needing to go to therapy went viral.  A lot of what she said was correct, more black men should go to therapy however the tone of her video was received as aggressive and abrasive by some. On this episode, I go into detail about the story of the viral post, empathizing with Shabree Rawls, and how the lack of mental health awareness affects the black community.

First hour features hip hop from Llyod Banks, Young Gunz, Chris Brown, 112, Fat Joe, SWV, and more!

Second hour features reggae, dancehall, and soca from Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous, Mr. Vegas, Allison Hinds, Destra, Patrice Roberts, Kerwin Dubois, and more!

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A Kansas pastor recently called out his entire congregation for being broke, poor, and busted after they failed to buy him a Mavado watch. There is more to the story however Pastor Carlton Funderburke, senior pastor at Church at the Well in Kansas City later issued an apology for his actions. Tune in as I comment on this story and go down a list of reasons why black folk begin to distance themselves from the church. 

First hour features Hip Hop & R&B (view chapter markers for talk segments)

Second hour features Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca (view chapter markers for talk segments)

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Mental health is a hot topic of conversation. Anyone can struggle with their mental health and when it comes to male mental health, often our issues are taken out of context. Men are supposed to "suck it up" and "men don't cry." According to Mental Health America "More than 4 times as many men as women die by suicide in the U.S. In 2010, 38,364 Americans died by suicided, and over 79% of these suicides were men." Tune in as I talk about different factors that affect men's mental health and the importance of male friendships for our mental well-being.

First hour features Hip Hop and R & B with the talk segment on male mental health.

Second hour features Dancehall, Soca, Latin, and Afro beats and the talk segment on brotherhood bonds.

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Mental Health Resources



Mental health is extremely important. Men tend to have a more difficult time openly speaking about their mental health than women do. Use these mental health resources for men to learn how to communicate what you are feeling about your mental state.

ManTherapy.org – Therapy Resources for Men

Part of a multi-agency effort, including the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention and Cactus, Man TherapyÒ is giving men a resource they desperately need. A resource to help them with any problem that life sends their way, something to set them straight on the realities of suicide and mental health, and in the end, a tool to help put a stop to the suicide deaths of so many of our men.

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National Institute of Mental Health – Men and Mental Health

While mental illnesses affect both men and women, the prevalence of mental illnesses in men is often lower than women. Men with mental illnesses are also less likely to have received mental health treatment than women in the past year. However, men are more likely to die by suicide than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recognizing the signs that you or someone you love may have a mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it can be.

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Movember – Staying Connected

In the world of COVID-19, daily life as we’ve known it has been flipped on its head. But there are some steps we can take every day to look after ourselves and others. Our focus is to provide reliable information to guide and support us all through these turbulent times.

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Mental Health America – Mental Health For Men

Mental Health America is proud to recognize June as Men’s Health Month. Check out the infographic for some quick facts about men, mental health, and mental illnesses.

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HeadsUpGuys – Depression in Men

Health strategies for managing and preventing depression.

Heads up

Stephen Shadegg is the State Director for Americans for Prosperity.  Americans for Prosperity is a nonpartisan organization with a bottom-up approach to public policy.  Economic opportunity, health care, and criminal justice reform are a few causes they advocate for through grassroots outreach and nonpartisan solutions. Stephen spoke on how inflation is currently hurting the country, limiting government through policy changes, and holding policymakers accountable when they do not meet the needs of everyday people.

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Learn more about Americans for Prosperity at Americansforprosperity.org

Hot boy and hot girl summer are currently underway, however people struggle with knowing the difference between friends with benefits and casual dating. The whole point of being for the streets is to find something sweet, whether it's somebody's son, daughter or non-binary. However, it is not cool to lie to someone about your intentions to get what you want.  Tune into this episode as I talk about basic examples of how an FWB or casual dating may work for you and how everyone deserves to connect with someone deep, despite the conditions or circumstances. 

I struggle with making sense of politics,especially due to current events. State senator candidate Sarah Tyree truly is the people's champ on how she breaks down politics and elections. We talked about the imporance of local elections & laws, resources to learn about candidates, how people can make a difference in politics, and more!

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