The Connect

The Connect addresses everyday community and teen issues, while attempting to motivate and uplift listeners. Will is a straight forward individual who doesn’t mind sharing his opinion on the issues and keeping it as the kids say “100”! The Connect is all about connecting the listeners to the issues so that we can work together to provide solutions. So tune in, join the conversation, and be the change we wish to see in the world.

31 - The Power Of Social Media 10/26/2014

31 - The Power Of Social Media Tweet,Repost, Like, Comment ...Will, Nicole, Al, and special guest Author Kanika Vann () took sometime to discuss the phenomenal tool called social media! If you want to find out why people are so attached to social media, how social media is affecting relationships, and how social media is being used in our schools, then tune in and get connected! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3145088

30 - This Light Skin, Dark Skin Thing 10/19/2014

30 - This Light Skin, Dark Skin Thing Will, Nicole, Star, friend to the Chris sat discussed the whole light skin vs Dark Skin thing! Do successful black men gravitate towards the "exotic" looking females? Does light skin women/men have an advantage in 2014? Tune in and find how the team answered those questions and so many more! #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3129903

29 - Identity Crisis 10/12/2014

29 - Identity Crisis The team got a chance to break down Raven Symone's controversial comments and go more in depth about why people struggle with excepting their culture, race, sex! Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3117463

28 - Politics As Usual 10/05/2014

28 - Politics As Usual Friend of the show Jermon Williams joined Will, Nicole, and Al to talk Politics! Not just what's going on Politically in our Country but why people should get out and exercise their right to Vote! Jermon was able to go in depth about why this November's election is important and the importance of our young people getting involved and getting educated on the importance of our Local Government. Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3104681

27 - Romance without finances... Is it possible?! 09/28/2014

27 - Romance without finances... Is it possible?! Will, Nicole, and Al got a chance to sit with Author of the book Love Possible Kanika Vann() and creator of the 90 Day No Cash Challenge Andre Williams to discuss Finances and the importance of realistic and healthy relationship expectations. Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3089762

26 - But Why Tho?! Vol. 2 09/21/2014

26 - But Why Tho?! Vol. 2 Have you ever read something on social media or heard something on the news and asked yourself But Why Tho?! Well Will, Al, Star, and Guest Andre did! The NFL is now digging up old cases and punishing players for it, But Why Tho?! Congress is thinking about launching an investigation on the Ray Rice case, But Why Tho? Umm what about Isis Congress?! Lol... Those are just a few, there's more!Special guest Brandon Frame of the Black Man Can Institute (Theblackmancan.org) joined us during the Be The Change Segment and the Birthday Girl Kiyana (Will's Daughter) joined us! Tune in and Get Connected! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3080646

25 - Fame... Is that what you really want? 09/14/2014

25 - Fame... Is that what you really want? Will J., Nicole, Star, and Al got a chance to sit with Hip Hop Artist and Entrepreneur Don Juan and Wes Lawrence, Entertainment Manager (Via Phone) and discuss the pressure that comes with success and fame! Also Al sat with Author Valerie Grant () during the Be The Change Segment. Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3066328

24 - Obstacles... How will you overcome them?! 09/07/2014

24 - Obstacles... How will you overcome them?! Christian Benjamin of 12:26 Studios and Shanelle Spivey of Bowie Media Inc. joined Will, Nicole, and Al to discuss overcoming obstacles! Will also gave his list of Football Season do's and dont's! Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3054460

23 - Depression, Suicide... Let's talk about it! 08/24/2014

23 - Depression, Suicide... Let's talk about it! Queen Afi Gaston and Lindsay Howard joined Will, Nicole, Al, and Star in studio to discuss Depression and suicide in our community!! Why isn't depression talked about in the African American Community? Why are men afraid to talk about their problems? What are some signs of a person suffering from depression? Check out the show and get the answers to all those questions and much more!! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3029770

22 - It's Called Self Esteem, it's the Esteem of your self! (Katt Williams voice) 08/17/2014

22 - It's Called Self Esteem, it's the Esteem of your self! (Katt Williams voice) Will, Star, and Al got a chance to sit with the owners ofViva La Girl Spa in Maryland to discuss Low Self-Esteem and how they are helping young ladies build their self-esteem! During the Be The Change Segment William Blake Assistant Principal at Henry Wise Jr, High school was in studio discussing how it felt to win the 2014 Steve Harvey Neighborhood Award for Best High school and what they are doing at Wise to keep the students focused and on track.One of Washington, DC's finest police officers stop by the show and shed light on the Michael Brown tragedy, his thoughts on Body Cameras, and what we as citizens should do when approached by the Police. #GetConnected #TheConnect /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3017776

21 - "But Why Tho?!" 08/10/2014

21 - "But Why Tho?!" The Age old question, with a modern twist,"But Why Tho?" Marion Barry racked up $3,000 in parking tickets and people feel like he's above the law, But why tho?! Interracial Relationships is still not accepted in 2014, but why tho?! Another teen killed by the police,But why tho? The team tackled those hot topics and so many more! Tune in and Get Connected! #ButWhyTho #TheConnect /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/3006041

20 - Keep Your Hands To Yourself 08/03/2014

20 - Keep Your Hands To Yourself Will, Nicole, and Star sat with Ms. Queen Afi Gaston Founder of "Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags" to discuss the recent Ray Rice case and Stephen A. Smith's comments, but more importantly they were able to discuss Domestic Violence in our communities! Ms. Queen was able to shed light on why people stay in abusive relationships, why men don't report being abused, and so much more!! You gotta tune in and #GetConnected and KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2993513

19 - My My My .... The Society We Live in... 07/27/2014

19 - My My My .... The Society We Live in... Will, Nicole, and Al discussed the things going on in our society today with Malik Washington, Executive Director and CEO of the William Killebrew Foundation. The team discussed the violence in Chicago, the death of Eric Garner, Nikki Minaj, and so much more!! Tune and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2975047

18 - Mind Right, Money Right! 07/20/2014

18 - Mind Right, Money Right! Are you prepared for the future financially? Have you been trying to figure out how to keep up with the Joneses, but not go broke doing it? If so then you need to tune in!! Will, Al, Star, and Nicole sat down with Dominique Broadway () and LaShawne Holland () two amazing and inspiring women who work daily to help their clients gain financial freedom. Tune in Get Inspired and Get Connected! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2958186

17 - This Dating ish.... Part 2 07/13/2014

17 - This Dating ish.... Part 2 Can long distance relationships work? How important is space and compromise in a relationship? How does one not lose their self in a relationship? are just some of the questions Will, Nicole, Al, and Star sat down to discuss with Adam Butler of Mindstream Radio and Endthedisconnect.com and Chelsea Nichols of Socointhecity.com this week on The Connect! If your pursuing a relationship and your looking for answers, then you must tune in!!! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2944776

16 - This Dating ish.... Part 1 07/06/2014

16 - This Dating ish.... Part 1 This Dating ish.... Is it really worth it??? Well Will, Nicole, and Star sat down with Adam Butler of Mindstream Radio and Endthedisconnect.com and Chelsea Nichols of Socointhecity.com to find out just that! They talked about everything from dating someone with kids to dating someone with no job!!! If your out on the dating scene and your looking for answers, then you must tune in!!! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2931178

15 - Fit for Life 06/29/2014

15 - Fit for Life Get it right, Get it right, Get it Tight!!! Will, Star, and Al sat done with Anwar Golladay of MyoFlexFit and Terrence Jackson of Armor & Glory and talked working out, eating right, and much more!!! If you have been trying to figure out how to balance a busy schedule and still be able live a healthy life this is just for you! If you are having a hard time figuring out what to eat, this is for you!! Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2918072

14 - Dream Chasers 06/22/2014

14 - Dream Chasers Will, Nicole, Al, and Star got a chance to sit down with some successful entrepreneurs and talk about following your dreams, overcoming obstacles, handling success, and so much more!! Representatives from the H.O.P.E. Scholarship Initiative also joined the team for the "Be the Change" segment. Tune in and #GetConnected /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2905164

13 - Happy Father's Day 06/15/2014

13 - Happy Father's Day The team had a chance to sit down with some Great Father's to discuss fatherhood, whether or not single moms should be recognized on Father's Day, Social Media Daddy's and so much more! Tune in and get connected! #TheConnect /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2893733

12 - Hip Hop: Past, Present, and the Future 05/25/2014

12 - Hip Hop: Past, Present, and the Future Will and Al had the pleasure of sitting with hip hop artist Fame and Image to discuss hip hop as a whole. Is the hip hop culture helping or hurting our community? Should women be offended by the misogynistic lyrics in hip hop/rap? Will a Gay rapper ever be accepted in the hip hop community? Tune and Get Connected! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2856777

11 - HBCU's v.s.PWI's 05/18/2014

11 - HBCU's v.s.PWI's Does it matter where you receive your college degree from? Is a 4.0 harder to get at a PWI then a HBCU? Listen to Will, Starlet Monee, Al, Ms.Nicole, and guests discuss this hot topic!! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2845253

10 - Missing Nigerian Girls 05/11/2014

10 - Missing Nigerian Girls #BringBackOurGirls.... Does Hashtag Activism Work? Is there more to the story? Why are Our Girls Still missing? Listen to Will, Nicole, and Al discuss the Missing Nigerian Girls; The Connect Team also spent some time discussing Role Models in 2014.. What do they look like? Who's yours? /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2832878

9 - Donald Sterling and Racism in America 05/04/2014

9 - Donald Sterling and Racism in America Well folks Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers owner is in the news and not because the Clippers are on to the next round of the Playoffs! Check out what Will and his crew Al, Starlet Monae, and Nicole had to say about the "Inappropriate Comments" made by D.S. earlier this week! In midst of all of the negativity Will also had an opportunity to interview one of the founders of Young Doctors DC Brent Stephens, and find out more about what his organization is doing to help guide our youth down the right path to success! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2820415

8 - Howard University Students vs P. Diddy 04/27/2014

8 - Howard University Students vs P. Diddy Recently Announced Sean P.Diddy Combs to give Howard University Commencement Speech... Nooo says Howard Students! Will tells Howard students to Stop Hating, but he definitely wanted to find out why, so he asked Howard Alum BreeAnna Haynes and PG County Teacher Al Lewis to join him in studio to discuss it! Does not having a Degree disqualify you from being able to motivate and inspire young people? Does Diddy's negative affiliations play a big role in why some students don't want him to step foot on one of the biggest commencement stages in the country?! Tune in and hear the answers to those questions. #HowardU #Pdiddy #TheConnect # /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2807282

7 - Broccoli City Festival Recap 04/20/2014

7 - Broccoli City Festival Recap Will had an opportunity to take the show on the road and attend The Broccoli City Festival in Washington,DC. Will got a chance to speak with Jermon Williams one of the members of Broccoli City, Singer/Songwriter Reesa Renee, and others! With everything being so negative in our community, Will felt it important to cover and report about this extremely positive event in DC. #BCFest #DMV #TheConnect /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2793894

6 - Should Student Athletes Be Paid? 04/13/2014

6 - Should Student Athletes Be Paid? Should student athletes be paid? How much do you pay them? Are the student athletes being treated fairly? Will J. and his guest Former Virginia Tech Football standouts Tony Kennedy and Bill Jackson discussed it all! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2781726

5 - Young Black Men in America 04/06/2014

5 - Young Black Men in America Men lie, women lie, numbers don't.... With 46% of the African American male population in prison and gun violence being the leading cause of death for teens of color, Will and his guest Will Blake, a High School Assistant Principal in Prince George's County Md. and Paul Spann of the World Famous Mindstream Radio, found it necessary to have an open discussion to find solutions to the problems and decrease those numbers! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2775052

4 - Bullying 03/30/2014

4 - Bullying Bullying? Oh No we can't have that!! Over 3.2 Million students are victims of bullying each year. Will and his guest Mr. Garry Clark Sr., of Pep Rally For Peace In The Street Organization, felt it was necessary to discuss the topic and to bring awareness to this ongoing issue! /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2758368

3 - Violence In Our Communities 03/16/2014

3 - Violence In Our Communities Will had the pleasure of sitting down Mr. Jermon Williams, Mr. Avery Leake, and Mr. Albert Lewis in studio to discuss violence in our communities and some of the causes of violence. Will wanted to find out what we can do as a community, as a family, as human beings to prevent and stop the senseless violence. Violence over sneakers, the hip hop community, and Hollywood were just a few of the topics that were discussed. /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2733224

2 - Are our young ladies lost or just misunderstood? 03/09/2014

2 - Are our young ladies lost or just misunderstood? Reality TV, Appearances, Teen Pregnancy, Oh My! Will and his guest really dig into the issues and tries to answer the question posed, Are our young ladies lost or just misunderstood? /episode/index/show/theconnect/id/2722122

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