America And Race
Attorney General Eric Holder came under fire for saying that “we are a nation of cowards”. But in the wake of recent racially charge events in the cou...
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Widely revered as an expert in the fields of race, gender, politics, and policy, Avis Jones- DeWeever, Ph.D., merges her interests to examine how they intersect within the larger culture. Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day’s most compelling issues, as Jones-DeWeever hones in on and shares a perspective rarely heard in public media.
Gurley Heart Disease
The discussion about heart disease, the number one killer in women, is the focal point of Avis Jones-Deweever’s topic. The guest informs listeners abo...
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Whether one thinks that the Voting Rights Act was a sign of improving racial conditions, or a threat to wide access to the ballad box, you’ll be intri...
Gandy Gun Violence
Avis Jones-DeWeever is joined by Kim Gandy, the President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, for discussions on sensible gun la...
Black History Month
It’s popular these days to debate the merits of Black History Month, but, says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, though African-American history is inc...
War on Poverty
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty, it seems Congress is looking to the past to come up with policy ideas to help the poor,...
War On Children
Most of us have heard of the war on women, but says contributor Avis Jones-DeWeever, there is an unspoken war being waged against black children in Am...
Americas Real Crisis
America's Real Crisis Focus Point’s weekly three-to-five-minute vignettes feature interviews with thought leaders and insightful commentary on the day...
Retirement
According a recent report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, most Blacks and Latinos had nothing saved for their retirement. With fight...
Supporting Women in Labor (The workplace, that is)
As we pause to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of workers on this national observance of Labor Day, it’s worth pondering: What would the A...