LISTEN AGAIN - Sherry Dixon talks WOMEN on DRUGS this Sunday 12-3pm

Don’t miss The Sherry Dixon Show this Sunday 12-3pm when Sherry will be talking to Angela Edmondson of Diversity in Care discussing the service and what drives women in particular to turn to drugs….

New drug treatment service for women in London, UK

DiversityInCare Ltd is a substance misuse treatment service established to improve the conditions of life for families, ex-offenders, teens, care leavers and domestic violence suffers in the inner cities of England and Wales.
The first residential unit ‘Lyndell House’, based in the London Borough of Ealing is due to open late 2010. The unit will be committed to the recovery, rebuilding and resettlement of women, pregnant women and women with children affected by substance misuse.
Clients will enter into a 6-12 month cognitive programme combined with a holistic and parenting programme. At the end of the programme women will be able to gain training/employment/housing.
Over the next five years DiversityInCare Ltd will develop providing multi-disciplinary services such as:
• Mother and Baby Unit
• Drug Treatment
• Supported Housing
• Drug Awareness Training
• Family Support Programme
• After care Programme
“It is estimated that between 250,000-350,000 children in the UK are in care or put on the ‘risk’ register as a result of parents substance misuse “ - NTA

The organisation is family orientated, Chief Executive Angela Edmondson states “Society views drug addiction as an individual problem however it involves the whole family and communities.

LISTEN AGAIN - Sherry Dixon talks INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS Sunday 22nd August

On The Sherry Dixon Show this week….. Interracial Dating: What stops people from dating outside of their race? Fear of the unknown? The idea of maintaining a strong cultural foundation when raising children? What is the motivation behind ONLY dating those from other races / cultures? Is it purely down to personal preference, or is there a deeper reason behind these choices?

Join Sherry as talks with David McQueen about his piece ‘Why I Married A Black Woman’, Sunday 12-3pm on BANG 103.FM

LISTEN AGAIN - Sherry Dixon talks IDENTITY with Dr. Robert Beckford Sunday 15th August

Don’t miss The Sherry Dixon Show this Sunday 12-3pm when Sherry will be discussing identity.

How do we, as black people, define ourselves in the 21st century? Do we define ourselves as ‘British’ if we reside on this rainy island? Are we defined by our ethnic origins or even by what we do as a profession?
When certain parts of society have opinions as to what is ‘black enough’ and what is considered ‘appropriate’ whether it be with regards to appearance or social circles, it raises a question about who makes the rules in the first place.
Join Sherry as she talks with Dr. Robert Beckford and Paul Obinna about identity about the ‘Black in the Union Jack’ this Sunday.

About Dr. Robert Beckford

Dr Robert Beckford is an educator, author and award-winning broadcaster. An educator for most of his life, he first taught adult literacy at Bournville College in Birmingham in the early 1990s and progressed to become the first ever tutor in Black Theology at Queens College, Birmingham (1992-8) where he taught trainee priests and ministers for the Anglican and Methodist churches.

He began teaching at the University of Birmingham in 1999, working first as a Research Fellow with black offenders at Birmingham Prison and then moving to the faculty as the first Lecturer in Black Theology in 2001. He spent two years as the Reader in Black Theology and Popular Culture at Oxford Brookes University. He is currently a visiting Professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Robert is the author of five academic texts in the field of religion, culture and politics, including a study of Rastafari and Pentecostalism (Dread and Pentecostal 2002), Gang Culture in Birmingham (God and the Gangs 2004) and a Theology of Reggae-Dub (Jesus Dub 2006). His current research explores the role of documentary film as resistance to the bewitchment of black British Christianity by a-politicism and anti intellectualism (Documentary as Exorcism, Continuum 2010).

A firm believer in teaching for social change, Robert has retained a commitment to teaching outside of traditional contexts. An extension of his organic approach to intellectual matters led him into broadcasting in 1999.

Robert has presented a plethora of documentaries on radio and television and made his debut in the Trevor Phillip’s series, Britain’s Slave Past. He quickly moved on to work on number of programmes with BBC 4 including Ebony Towers (2001). Robert presented his first mainstream feature length documentary in 2002 for BBC 2 on the story of Jamaican Independence (Blood and Fire) and earned a BAFTA for diversity in educational broadcasting for a six part series for BBC Religion (Test of Time 2002). He began working with Channel 4 in 2003 and struck up a dynamic partnership with the then commissioning editor, Aaqil Ahmed.

To date Robert has averaged an impressive two films per year with Channel 4, becoming a regular fixture on the prime time television slots of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. He even found time to present a weekly BBC West Midlands Radio Show in Birmingham 2006/7. As one of the most prolific black documentary presenters in Britain, his credits include God is Black (2004), Empire Pays Back (2005), The Secret Family of Jesus (2006), The Great Africa Scandal (2007), The Secrets of the 12 Disciples (2008) Decoding the Nativity (2008)and The Dark Ages and the emergence of an English Inclusivity (2009). His films for channel 4 have earned him a ‘controversial’ label which he interprets as, ‘a cultural field that can only locate black men as athletes, entertainers or problematic.’

Secure with his modest success, Robert has worked to develop talent within the African and African Caribbean community, including Andy Akinwolere (Blue Peter)and Jazz artist Soweto Kinch. Robert is currently turning his hand to TV drama and is currently collaborating with playwright and actor, Kwame Kwe-Armah on a gritty but redemptive urban series.

About Paul Obinna

Born in 1959 in Preston, England of Ibo/English (Nigerian/British) parentage, Paul Obinna left school and followed an engineering apprenticeship in Metallurgy. A Martial Arts instructor from the age of fifteen, his keen sporting interest went from Karate to Amateur Boxing which led to a “crossroads” decision at the age of twenty-one between Professional Boxing and school teaching. The latter being the route taken, he graduated Crewe & Alsager College with an Honours degree in Art, Physical Education and Education in 1987.
Teaching Career He began secondary school teaching in inner city Manchester’s Moss Side district and over thirteen years taught Art, Physical Education, Maths, English, P.S.E., Social Science, Geography and History from a strong Tutorial base.
Between 1993 and 1997, he was the main designer and coordinator of the ‘Education of the Black Child’ National Conference. 1998 From 2000 to the present, he has designed, organized and run transformative residential events for adults and young people in the U.K. and France for local and national organizations.
Paul Obinna continues as a freelance consultant, programme designer and trainer for Hogarth-Blake Ltd., promoting Personal & Professional Development within Education and Business through Cultural, Emotional & Social Literacy using his GRIOT methodology. Under the Corporate Social Responsibility remit, he has facilitated Mentor and Protégé training in day and residential formats for private sector companies.

LISTEN AGAIN - Sherry discusses WOMEN dating younger MEN this Sunday 12-3pm

Don’t miss The Sherry Dixon Show this week when Sherry will be discussing WOMEN dating younger MEN on BANG 103.6FM

The definition of a Cougar….

“A woman in her sexual prime who prefers to hunt rather than be hunted. A cougar’s victims are usually younger than she is….”

The obstacles that were once present in the dating game have been slowly, but surely shifting over the years. Gone are the days when you’d assume that a woman walking hand in hand with a man considerably younger was simply a mother displaying a close relationship with her grown up son! Although men have been doing it for years, supposedly ‘upgrading’ to a younger model, the playing field has been showing signs of levelling in the favour of women. So what’s changed? Can this be seen as a way for a woman to validate her sex appeal? Is it about power? Are we witnessing the dawning of the ‘Cougar’ age…

Make sure you’re tuned in this Sunday as Sherry discusses the matter with relationship expert Des OConnor.
Also, Shevelle Rhule talks all about what’s hot and what’s not in beauty and fashion.

About Des OConnor

Des OConnor is a qualified certified Dating and Life Coach who specialises in providing Single Black Women with tools and resources to improve every area of their lives, which will then benefit them in finding and attracting the right Black Man for them.

Des OConnor’s first Dating and Life Coaching workshop for Single Black Women was in August 2009 where 45 women attended. Then in September 2009 another Workshop attracted another 65 and on 5 December 2009 85 women attended! Des’s innovative all-male question panel was a great hit, with the women being able to ask the men anything they wished. This was quite a revelation for the women . . . and the men . . . AND DES!.

In January and February 2010 Des held three dating / life coaching seminars called “Connecting Black People Together Forever” which brought over 250 single women to meet with over 200 good single black men. All three events were such a huge success that three TV shows recorded it. You can see these videos on Des’s website.

desoconnors.com/

LISTEN AGAIN - Rhoda Wilson joins Sherry Dixon - Sunday August 1st

Don’t miss The Sherry Dixon Show this Sunday 12-3pm when Sherry will be joined by Rhoda Wilson.
Sherry will also be discussing the topic: How many lovers is ‘too many’…?

Society’s attitudes towards casual relationships have changed in the past few years.
Programmes such as ‘Sex and the City’ have enjoyed phenomenal success, showing that woman should no longer have to feel embarrassed or even ashamed to ask for what they really want. But how many lovers is ‘too many’? Fans of the show will be familiar with the character Samantha Jones, a forty-something blonde bombshell in PR who works hard and ‘plays’ even harder! Known for her numerous sexual encounters, she was once unable to recall all the partners she had been with when quizzed.
Although it can be said that supposed promiscuity is now considered ‘the norm’, there will always be a double standard as far as men and women are concerned. The number of lovers that makes a man a ’stud’ can have a woman labelled as something else entirely. A woman’s actions in these circumstances will often be questioned. Has she low self esteem? Is she hoping that it will bring love? Perhaps even more shockingly, she just wants to have a good time. Are we ready to fully accept this? Tune in and have your say!

About Rhoda Wilson

Confident, sultry and attractive; words used to describe the popular television presenter Rhoda Wilson. As the new decade gets underway Rhoda returns to our airwaves with a brand new image and logo for her highly successful “The Rhoda Wilson Show”. The new look Rhoda reflects the style and drive that has been synonymous with the show since its inception.

Having started “The Rhoda Wilson show” in 2005 Rhoda has gained critical acclaim across the digital television ever since. In 2009 this magnificent television host won BEFFTA Television Presenter of the Year Award in 2009. With her range of carefully selected and highly successful guests and inspirational subject matter, Rhoda selects her guests with the central theme of Inspiration at the helm. The 30 minute show consists of interviews that inspire, enthuse and encourage viewers to excel in any and every aspect of their lives.

A serial networker and social advocate; Rhoda is clear about her goals for this show- “I believe I can make a difference because there is a need in the market and I have incredible passion and I am committed to making this happen.” (Rhoda Wilson). This passion is reflected by her founding the African and Caribbean Women’s Achievement and Leadership Foundation in 2007, another example of the formidable nature of Rhoda’s talents. With 2010 set to be an exciting year in the world of Ms Wilson get ready to see more success from this phenomenal woman on “The Rhoda Wilson Show”.

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LISTEN AGAIN - Sherry Dixon talks ROLE REVERSAL - Sunday 25th July 12-3pm

Don’t miss The Sherry Dixon Show this Sunday 12-3pm when the discussion topic topic will be ROLE REVERSAL.
Can men in a relationship handle not being the main bread winner? Should they still feel emasculated by women ‘bringing home the bacon’ in this day and age?
Do you think what we earn and money really matters in a relationship? Should it not be more about love and emotional stimulation? We talk to Dr. Anita Defoe on the subject of why some men feel threatened by women in the drivers seat.

About Dr. Anita Defoe

Dishing out personal and organizational development wisdom in Essence Magazine (September 2008, April 2009, August 2009); Black Enterprise Magazine (March 2009, August 2009); She Caribbean (St. Lucia); Mahogany Butterfly (New Jersey); Businessuite Magazine (Jamaica), and other online publications, Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe is a business thought and life skills coach, a social entrepreneur and an author who earnestly believes that divinely treasures have been placed inside each of us, bestowed so that we can significantly uplift the world, and it is our journey to discover that divine assignment. The CaribVoice Radio Host (Dialogues and Soulfully Speaking) is the author of a rites of passage curriculum for girls entitled, Soulful One: For Girls on the Pathway to Greatness; and three books, A Woman’s Guide to Soulful Living: Seven Keys to Life and Work Success; Tropical Escapes, a novel; and Follow Her Lead: Leadership Lessons For Women As They Journey From the Backroom to the Boardroom. The Execution Factor: 99 Strategies That Can Ignite Organizational Productivity will be released in 2010.

And for ‘Give Props’ this week….

Sherry talks to Rianne Ward of Evolve Magazine, recently featured in the ‘Sex Education Show’ airred on Channel 4. The motto of Evolve is ‘Be Proud… Be You’, and encourages women to be proud of their bodies, no matter what shape or size. 1st Issue launching 31st July.

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