Cocoa Mode with Shawna Renee

Original Air Date: April 28, 2012

In his new book, Call Tyrone: Why Black Women Should Remain Single, Pastor Jomo K. Johnson explains why he believes African American women are better off  living the single life.  Take a listen and let me know if the comments below if you agree.

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Original Air Date: April 28, 2012

In his new book, Call Tyrone: Why Black Women Should Remain Single, Pastor Jomo K. Johnson explains why he believes African American women are better off  living the single life.  Take a listen and let me know if the comments below if you agree.

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Original Air Date: April 28, 2012

In his new book, Call Tyrone: Why Black Women Should Remain Single, Pastor Jomo K. Johnson explains why he believes African American women are better off  living the single life.   Take a listen and let me know if the comments below if you agree.

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Original air date: April 14, 2012

A recent poll found that the majority of African Americans believe it's time for new leadership.  Shawna Renee asks if one person is equipped to lead an entire race, or should we be looking for a group of leaders in various fields with different interests to pave the way toward progress?

Cocoa Mode airs LIVE on SiriusXM Satellite Radio every Saturday at 10am.  You can also catch the replay on Saturday evening at 5pm ET  and Sunday at 6pm ET.

Do you have an idea for the show?  Contact Shawna at shawna@cocoamode.com

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Original air date: March 3, 2012

We're baaaack!  On Saturdays that is....

A young Rochester girl is persecuted by her teachers for speaking out against racism in her school.  I can't help but think to myself, would she have been better off if her teachers were Black?

Also, we discussed the bill being proposed by the Wisconsin Governer to offically declare single-parenting child abuse.

Let me know what you think buy leaving a comment here or on my Facebook page.

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Original Air Date:  February 2, 2012.

Since this program aired, Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced it would continue to fund free breast cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood centers.   This interesting reversal of fortune for the poor and disfranchised women served by planned parenthood should not discourage us from continuing to question why a woman's body and her right to choose how to care for it, has become the new battleground for American politicians.

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Original air date: January 12, 2012

Roland Martin took to Twitter to call out Floyd Mayweather about referencing his jail sentence in a Tweet directed at Manny Pacquiao (Mayweather was charged with abusing his girlfriend).  According to some, Martin's mention of Mayweather's domestic violence charge was out of line.  Others applaud him for encouraging discussion about such an important topic.

What say you?

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Original air date: January 5, 2012

Health and Wellness expert, Tazima Davis joined me for the 1st show of the year to share her tips for creating a happy, healthy and balanced life through proper food choices.

If you're interested in learning more about her Modern Ritual program, email her at tazima.davis@gmail.com.  All Cocoa Mode listeners get a special discount.  Do something wonderful for yourself!

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Original air date:  October 27, 2011

Blogger and author, Patrice Evans, joins me for a candid discussion about race, identity and the challenges of becoming an Assimilated Negro in America.

Make sure you check out his blog and pick up his book, Negropedia.

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Original air date:  September 15, 2011

Rapper, actor and author, Common talks to Shawna Renee about his new book "One Day It Will All Make Sense.

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