Let's talk about sex, baby (sing it)
Let's talk about you and me (sing it, sing it)
Let's talk about all the good things
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sex (come on)
Let's talk about sex (do it)
Let's talk about sex (uh-huh)
Let's talk about sex

​Bruce W. Strouble Ph.D. is a resident of Tallahassee, Florida by way of Pasadena, California. After earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida A&M University (FAMU) he would go on to earn his doctorate degree at Walden University.  Throughout his professional life, Strouble has focused on advocacy and education on behalf of African-American communities, with the goal of improving their capacity to become more sustainable and resilient. Dr. Strouble a father of 4 and a self-described “environmental justice advocate” is committed to ensuring that Black communities worldwide are  prepared to adapt and respond to the  global climate crisis.
 
Strouble, a 2018 recipient of the ReThink Energy Florida “Energy Innovator” award is a member of several community-based organizations.  Dr. Strouble is a founding member of Citizens for a Sustainable Future Inc., a Senior Fellow at the Institute for the Polarities of Democracy as well as the Environmental Leadership Program.  Strouble also serves on the Board of Directors for the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, Rethink Energy Florida and the Moving Forward Network.  In 2017, Dr. Strouble was appointed to serve on the Leon County Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Currently, Dr. Strouble works as a Research and Program Coordinator for FAMU’s Sustainability Institute. Strouble’s belief that thriving democracy and community participation are the keys to developing sustainable communities has been a guiding premise in all his work.

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick tackle a number of topics. The gentlemen covered four subtopics or mentions as they call them, a teacher was fired for orchestrating a twerk contest in his high school class, a security guard was fired for protecting teachers and telling student not to use the N-word, children in Asia are so addicted to their cell phones they need rehab, Pastor Wilson is on camera going down town on a woman. In their main topics, GQ is attempting to set the new standard for masculinity in their latest issue with Pharrell Williams on the cover, a football coach in an Oregon high school stopped a student from shooting himself at school, two students get into an argument at a Santa Rosa school and one teen shoots the other, transgender activist force Proctor & Gamble to remove the female symbol from their Always product. Tune in to hear what they have to say about the topics. 

In this weeks episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick cover some current events, they also introduce you to a new podcaster debuting her podcast on the Freedom Train Network.

Our guest host and newest member of the Freedom Train family is Mrs. Shelby Davis with her podcast, Shelby's World. Shelby's World is a Podcast experience inclusive of motivation, encouragement and excelling in Everyday Life. Aimed to reach the culture and society by allowing the world to envelope the thoughts of a Brown Skin girl!

The three discussed A black man from Alabama is deemed sickle cell free due to new treatment. Amber Guyger gets 10 years for the murder of Botham Jean. Witness in the Guyger Jean trial Joshua Brown was murdered after testifying. A black Fort Worth woman was murdered in her home buy a rogue police officer. They also briefly discussed the Trump Impeachment, the Hong Kong Protest, Tyler Perry' opening his own film studio, Kenyan doctor believe UNICEF is sterilizing their women through vaccines.  Tune in!!!

Patrice Rush is a Journalist from Tallahassee Fl and founder of Rush Television Production Studios. Rush is a Documentation specialist in the day and on nights and weekends she spends her time helping entrepreneurs with video editing and photography. Rush is a alumnus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She received her Bachelor's of science degree in Journalism with a concentration in broadcast news. After graduation, Rush decided that News did not fit into her purpose in life, which is to tell the testimonies of others through film and photography.  That's when she started Rush Television Productions in 2014. She has opened up her own studio in the heart of Tallahassee and has been telling stories through film ever since. Rush's dreams is to be a well-known producer and writer and showcase the talent of Tallahassee. ​

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This week Joseph and Patrick go in on more social issues.  They talk about the continued flooding in the South East Africa, impeachment of Donald Trump, and the Amber Guyger Trial.  Tune in as they give their opinions on these issues and be sure to share yours with us by leaving a comment here: Freedom Train.

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick dive into three topics from around the world this past week. Friday September, 20th 2019, there was a global climate strike took place to draw attention to the current climate crisis, before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, which took place September 21st through the 23rd. Next, the gentlemen gave their opinions about the Revolt Summit "Trap The Vote Panel" which featured Tamika Mallory, T.I., Killer Mike, Candace Owens, Katrina Pierson, Steven Pargett, hosted by Jeff Johnson. The last topic discussed was, will our millennials  be the generation to end racism? The gentlemen gave strong opinions on each topic, and would love to hear hat you think. Tune in!!!

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick discuss three current topics in the news. Nigerians and other African foreigners living in South Africa have been the target of violence from South Africans. Donald Trump and his administration have denied Bahamians  Temporary Protected Status due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian.  A Chicago based activist named Tyrone Muhammad threw bricks through the window of a nail shop, in defense of black women being disrespected. Despite Tyrone's actions, the women in the community continue to spend their money at that particular shop. Joseph and Patrick also discussed whether black Americans truly care to escape the system of white supremacy. Tune in!!!

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During this social discussion show, Joe and Pat talked about the impact of 4 recent events giving both facts and their opinions on the matters presented.  The discussion starts with the Amazon Rainforest, moves to the Texas Mass Shooting, then transitions to Robert Mugabe, and ends with Hurricane Dorian.  Tune in to hear more.  

A native of Miami, FL and a first generation Haitian American, Cynthia Felix Pierre has never been the standard, normal or average professional. She has a combined passion for hair and Accounting. In her recent published book, Where Beauty Demands Structure, she knew this beauty business book would serve a great purpose in a time such as this. There's a significant number of her millennial counterparts in the beauty industry starting businesses wholeheartedly and they are not aware of many components. Cynthia had a passion for beauty and hair from the age of nine years old and committed to doing friends and relatives hair starting at eleven years old. At the age of fifteen she joined the Institute of Young Entrepreneurs at the Carrie P. Meek Educational Center of Miami-Dade College. She later won business plan competitions that would afford her the opportunity to travel to Milwaukee, WI and Dallas, TX to compete with other high schoolers around the United States. At the age of 16, Cynthia understood the impact of having a business plan that was detailed because it served as a road-map and also provided potential investors an idea of whether the business would be profitable and generate returns. Fast forward to 2011, Cynthia graduated from Florida State University with her degree in Accounting and Finance. One month prior to graduation she was not sure exactly what she wanted to do with her degree because her GPA was not appealing in the eyes of Big Four Firms. She took a leap of faith and interviewed for a Finance position in Beijing, China. After being selected for the opportunity she went to Beijing for two months. She later returned to the United States where she worked as an Escrow Analyst for a small firm and within two years she went into the government sector where she was hired as a Tax Auditor. She truly enjoyed the work and tax claims she worked through, but after three years she left her agency to focus on her studies and eventually started her salon consulting company.

​LaShaundra Cromotee is a wife and mother of 6. She is passionate about family and parenting. She specializes in trauma informed client centered therapy with a focus on the family unit, solution focused counseling, and culturally specific therapy techniques. LaShaundra has experience partnering with at risk adolescents, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and has worked in the area of substance abuse and geriatrics. She takes extreme pride in cultivating the skills of individuals who work with children who have experienced trauma and of individuals who work with children with behavioral issues.

LaShaundra is committed to understanding the cultural and family importance while facilitating healing and progress. She is dedicated to ensuring the families and individuals affecting by trauma have a chance of reaching their destiny. LaShaundra is also committed to providing comprehensive, empowering, and holistic counseling in order to help you achieve overall wellness.

LaShaundra has over 15 years of hands on experiencing working as a facilitator of healing and a therapist. Not only has she assisted others with overcoming trauma but she too is a trauma survivor who understands the challenges that come with experiencing trauma. She has made it a life goal to assist any that are ready to move forward with being resilient, taking back what was taken from them, getting to a place of happiness, and developing a healthy outlook on life. LaShaundra co-owns a private practice Blue Lotus Counseling and Holistic Wellness, LLC. Where therapy is positive and uplifting. Genuineness and authenticity are always practiced. At Blue Lotus CHW the intention is to bring balance in one’s life and help them feel whole again. Blue Lotus CHW is a strength based practice that builds upon your gifts, talents, and abilities.

LaShaundra is a trained therapist. She is currently under supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is actively working towards obtaining her licensure in the State of Florida. She has been named the Teen Whisper by several parents of teenagers that she works with.

​LaShaundra holds a Master degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Community Psychology with an emphasis on Mental Health Counseling. ] She received her Bachelors degree from FAMU as well in the area of Psychology.

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick continue using the month of August to bring attention, information and resources to mental health. The topics they covered was Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Addiction. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder with a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by exaggerated feelings of self-importance, excessive need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Th gentlemen break down the disorder and how it would affect members of our community. Addiction is something that is rampant within America and within our community, through the various addictions we develop. There are addictions that are viewed as detrimental to ones health, there are also addictions they we overlook because they are not viewed as detrimental to a persons health. Both NPD and Addiction are serious mental health disorders and need more attention and care. Tune in to hear Pat and Joe talk about the topics. 

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In our second podcast for our mental health awareness month, Joseph and Patrick is continuing their conversations about mental health. This episode they discussed the rising suicide rates in black America and contributing factors. The gave more details about what post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic slave syndrome, how it has affected black Americans historically and what can be done to help treat and minimize both PTSD and PTSS. Lastly, the gentlemen discussed the affects mental health can have on the life expectancy of black Americans. It is time for us to take our mental health seriously if we truly want to help heal ourselves and reduce factors that can lead to the continued loss of black lives. Tune in!!!!

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, guest host Professor Carl Tone Jones joined Joseph as they kicked off their mental health awareness for the month of August. Every August the Freedom Train Network uses their platform to help bring more awareness to mental health in the black community, breaking down stigma and, connecting mental health resources to our listeners. Joseph and Professor Carl Tone Jones had a spirited conversation about the root causes of mental health disorders for black America and what we can do to help reduce our exposure to unhealthy environments. Black Americans suffer from depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, post traumatic slave syndrome, schizophrenia and, other mental health disorders, we also seek mental health care the least compared to other Americans. We don;t have all the answers, but we are doing our best to do something and be a resource. Tune in!!!

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick delve into four topics that made headlines in the news this past week. A drug resistant mutating form of malaria and parasite is rapidly spreading through Southeast Asia, and if not contained could be an international issue. A 10 year old black boy is being charged with assault because a white child was hit in the head with a dodge ball during a game. The mother of the white child claims her child has been targeted in the past, but her child doesn't agree that that act was malicious. Kentucky resident Charity Lewis' daughter was forcefully taken from her by the Child Protective Services because they claimed she was neglecting her child. Charity's daughter was healthy in her care, in the foster care provided by the Kentucky CPS she died. A young white male named Santino William Legan killed 3 people and injured 12 in a mass shooting at a California Garlic Festival.  Click the button below to support Charity Lewis in finding justice in the death of hr daughter. 

I was born in Greenwood, SC the same hospital as Dr. Benjamin E. Mayes mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I raised all over the world as a military brat.  I lived in Germany for 8 years, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Georgia.  My step father Carey L Grant was an Army Sgt and superhero to me and my mom was everything to me.  My biological dad was one of my biggest inspirations and career mentors.

I started my first business at age 8 and by 13 I launched 2 other businesses.  I was a very active and ambitious child.  Doing CHORES gave me a great work ethic and attention to detail that helped me later in life, especially in business.

I have 3 sisters 1 one brother.  My older sister is more like the big brother I never had.  She beat me up until age 14. LOL

I got my first job at 14 at Dairy Queens and all throughout high school I worked, played sports and went to school.

I have successfully owned 12 businesses in 7 different industries.  I ran several businesses while in college at USC.

The businesses included: 2 tire shops my first I bought of craigslist; 2 restaurants one at 22 and other at 25 which was a wing spot I called T’s Wings; a lawn care service I bought out of the Carolina trader; a digital marketing firm; a $1200 a day online loan processing company I started after being laid off; 2 commercial cleaning companies in which I was the youngest to purchase in their history; 2 independent cleaning companies one with as many as 26 employees.

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As a servant-leader, mentor, and educator, Dr. Willie Williams is fully committed to eradicating social and economic injustices for diverse populations.  He has dedicated most of his career as a social work professional and community advocate to working with youth, families, and community.  For Dr. Williams, career achievements carry a different meaning; the outcomes of the lives he impacts.  His extraordinary ability to relate to at-risk youth and their skill-sets, while developing youth service programs makes him sought after in the community.  

Additionally, for more than a decade Dr. Williams has specialized in tackling social issues and ensuring the positive development of young people in the Big Bend area through mentoring and professional workshops. Dr. Williams has dedicated significant time towards providing recommendations and guidance on program structure to several youth organizations including Ernie Sims S.T.A.R.S Mentoring program, the Omega Lamplighters (OLL), Girls2Divas (G2D), and most notably Dr. Williams served as a National Director for Distinguished Young Gentlemen of America, Inc. (DYG). As the National Director of Internal Affairs, Dr. Williams played a vital role in establishing measurable goals and outcomes for the program while securing more than $80,000 in grants through his grant-writing skills.  DYG and its mentoring services played a significant role in designating the City of Tallahassee as the winner of the All-America City Award in 2015.

Dr. Williams currently serves as lead coordinator for the City of Tallahassee’s summer youth employment program, the Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy (TFLA) and the City’s collegiate internship program. He has played a vital role in establishing numerous partnerships outside of the City government departments increasing job placement of youth to more than 200 employment placements over the past three summers. The program is directly responsible for city of Tallahassee youth between the ages of 15 to 19 in receiving more than 1,000 professional certifications over the past four years. Dr. Williams led the way in establishing new, and innovative relationships with Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee Community College.  Where these relationships exposed youth participants to college campus tours and workshops, in addition to learning about all of the processes involved in becoming a college student. In 2018 TFLA received International and National awards from the National League of Cities, United States Conference of Mayors, and the International City Managers Association for its cultural diversity and innovative collaboration across the City of Tallahassee.  Additionally, Dr. Williams prides himself on his desire, and ability to give back to the community, often hosting fundraisers to support local community organizations.  Dr. Williams

Launched WillPower Innovation Network, LLC with a vision of utilizing his extensive experience, knowledge, and skills to further educate and guide youth organizations toward becoming more effective and efficient in providing services to youth. Through his dedicated example, he encourages others to mentor and interact in youth’s lives.  

Dr. Williams received his Doctor of Public Health degree from Florida A & M University, Institute of Public Health with a research focus on “The Impact of Comprehensive Mentoring for At-Risk African American Male Teenagers: A Case Study Analysis.” Through his meticulous research involving the DYG and OLL mentoring programs, Dr. Williams was able to establish the instrumental role youth mentoring programs play in the development of improved health behaviors and life-style decisions among high-risk African American male teenagers.  
During his matriculation at Florida A&M University, he served as President to the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and the 2017 Graduate Class President. Dr. Williams played an instrumental role in revitalizing the presence of the graduate organization on campus and securing over $80,000 in funds to support graduate student professional development and conference travels.

With all these efforts and outreach Dr. Williams has embarked upon, also comes increased community profile and recognition. Notably as the Social Worker of the year for the Big Bend National Association of Social Workers, the Golden A.C.E. winner for Authentic Community Engagement, a finalist for the Tallahassee Democrat’s Person of the Year, and as a finalist for the Leadership Tallahassee Leader of the Year.
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In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick open the show up with an update about Marshae Jones, the Alabama woman who was shot in the stomach and was originally going to be prosecuted, but charges will not be filed against her in the death of her unborn child. The gentlemen also talked about the Justice Department attempting to add citizenship questions to the 2020 census. The main topics the gentlemen covered are as follows, California became the first state in the USA to pass a bill to protect citizens from being discriminated based on their hair style, 15 African nations will adopt a single currency called the ECO. 

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick engage in a social discussion about four topics they found relevant. The first topics is the number of black transgenders killed in America over the last few years. They also talk about how we must not neglect any members of our society who have not abandoned our people. A black mother in Alabama is being charged in the death of her unborn child after being shot. A white missionary woman named Renee Bach is being sued by Ugandan mothers after their children died. The mothers claim that Bach posed as a doctor attempting to treat their children for malnutrition. The last topic was the 2019 Democratic debate. Joseph and Patrick give their opinions about the debates and also reminds the listeners to study the candidates before they vote. Tune in to hear the podcast!!

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick give their opinions on the following topics. The latest reparations hearing were held last week and it left black America with a lot to talk about. Joseph and Patrick give their opinions on the hearings and if reparations will actually be paid to black people. The South African elections are over and the ANC is in the spotlight over the land redistribution issues. Will the South African government truly give the land back to the South Africans, will ant shady dealings go on to help the whites keep their land? Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen is suing Comcast, siting racial discrimination for constant rejection of his television programs and denying black ownership. Lastly, they discussed the level of self-induced violence in black America. The gentlemen laid an information foundation to help explain why violence in black America are present. They also talk about what black Americans do regularly to continue the violent culture and mindsets experienced within our communities. Tune in to hear what the gentlemen have to say about the above topics!!!

In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick dive into the topics that are important to our community. The ongoing Flint Water crisis has reached a new low as criminal charges were dropped against 15 state and local officials. After reading more of the Mueller report, Patrick found some interesting information the directly impacts the black community and the 2016 Presidential election. Last, they discussed the 75,000 black women & girls missing in the United States. The also discussed the total number of black people missing in the United States. Tune in to learn more about the topics. 

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Sonya Dunbar, also known as the Geriatric Tooth Fairy is a Registered Dental Hygienist she has and over 25 years of dental experience in private practice, skilled nursing facilities, academia and marketing and has proudly served her country in the United States Navy.  For the last 16 years, she worked in long-term care facilities both as a Dental Hygienist providing clinical treatment and as a staff trainer providing in-services and hands-on training to the staff and we cannot forget her very entertaining seminars packed with valuable information on Geriatric oral care.  That experience has afforded her the opportunity to learn the concerns, desires, needs and expectations of patients and their families as well as those of facility staff and administration.  Her experience also created a desire in her to do things better to improve the quality of care and level of customer service provided to residents, staff and administration of long-term care facilities.

Email: Geriatrictoothfairy@800mdx.com 

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In this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, Joseph and Patrick discuss the "nuclear coffin" the United States created in the late 1950's, to store nuclear waste from a decade of testing in the Marshall Islands. Maleah Davis' tragic and unfortunate death at the hands of Derion Vence, who was the boyfriend of Maleah's mother, and the father of her step-brother. As of now, we know that Vence is responsible for her death and we are awaiting more details about the case. The last topic covered is the #BreakThePatent movement by activist who are protesting the extreme price of the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis drug Truvada used to help stop the transmission of HIV from one person to the next,  and the monopoly that Gilead Sciences has on the Truvada patent. The drug is over priced and the people are fighting back. Tune in to hear what Joseph and Patrick have to say about these topics. 

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Khadijah Ward; Black Liberation Educator, Motivational Speaker. UK author of Black Sterling and Darkgirlboss . Founder of ‘Unite Black Cash’ the freelance services website

December 2018 Khadijah encountered a Trademark War with Hugo Boss over her Book Name - DarkGirlBoss. coined the phrase ‘Embrace Your Greatness’

In January 2019 Her story featured in the Voice newspaper and I-newspaper. She was interviewed by Dr. Aboo of Galaxy radio;  Devon Daley of BBC Radio and BBC radio stations across the UK.

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My name is Ericka Cromartie, I am the head Girls’ Basketball Coach at FAMU DRS. My job is geared to teach the young ladies at FAMU DRS, basketball skills, life skills, and to give them exposure to the game of basketball.

I am a former baby rattler, and I have the opportunity to teach Physical Education and coach high school girls’ basketball at my Alma Mater. I graduated from FAMU DRS in 2001, and after graduation I attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama where I played basketball for four years.  Upon graduating from Miles College, I returned to the state of Florida to attend The Florida State University where I received a Master’s Degree in Physical Education.  I also received a Master’s Degree in Sport Management at the Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University. Furthermore, I began teaching and coaching basketball in 2008, while I was working at Crossroad Academy Charter School in Quincy Florida.
             
In 2014-15, I began coaching basketball at FAMU DRS, where my team won the 2A State Championship. At this time, I was voted “2A Coach of the Year.” By 2015-16, my team won back to back State Championships, and I was voted “2A Coach of the Year” again. In 2016-17 My team won a third State Championship and I was named "Coach of the Year" for a third time. Finally, I truly thank GOD for giving me the opportunity and the will to teach and coach students to become the best they can possibly be.