Coffee Conversations with Greg J

Dec 06 2024 98 ep. 63 mins 1
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Unapologetically Black perspectives. Culturally Relevant conversation with thought leaders from all over the diaspora. Topics are reflective contemplations of current issues and trends centered in arts and culture in the global Black community. We seek truth. We seek to inform and inspire the Beloved Community. 

Greg J. is a media executive, producer, arts and culture advocate and global thinker. His long career at Black Radio has given him a front row seat to the lifestyles, trends and perspectives of the Black American Community. Driven by a deeply thoughtful desire to build bridges of music, arts and culture with Africa and African America, Greg is a culture keeper, seeking to provide information, music and cultural experiences rooted in art from all over the world. He is an accomplished arts experience producer, having created and administered some of the top community music stages and arts activations across the Southland and indeed the world.

This podcast can be heard and downloaded wherever you get your favorite podcasts. You can also view the live-streamed programs on YouTube

Coffee Conversations withy Greg J is a production of Beach City Radio cros

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