WBCA Podcasts

On Another Level

Host Sharon Hinton and guests Edwin Sumpter (Community Activist), Pamela King (Board Trustee, Spirit & Truth Baptist Ministries) and Trippetta Simmons (Board Clerk, Spirit & Truth Baptist Ministries) discuss the attack on black churches in Boston that are being foreclosed on to make way for luxury housing. The plight of Spirit & Truth Ministry's foreclosure. The negative effects of removing these churches from the community and their historical importance. Gentrification pushing out churches and black communities.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom advocates for ADOS redeveloping a code of conduct and standards in the wake of inherently racist laws and conditions. How people, especially youths, should consider presenting themselves better. Antisemitism and some of the detrimental politics of the US backing Israel in the current conflict. The difference of obscene lyrics of Hip Hop music as free speech compared to hate speech of Jews. His displeasure with our politicians voting to end the ceasefire. 

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Downtown Crossing Holiday Market, BPS Showcase Of Schools, The Boston
Peoples' Reparations Commission 1st community meeting in Dorchester, New
Agreement with Boston Police Patrolmen Association, Andala Coffee House
bringing the taste of Jerusalem and Palestinian culture to Cambridge, Found
Boston Open Vintage Market, Urban Edge's Angel Padilla Interview.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Boy and the Heron", "Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce", "Godzilla Minus One", and "Napoleon" (2023). Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released in theaters and/or on streaming for the week of December 10th - 15th, 2023.

Never Give Up ”Where Giving Up Is Not An Option”

Rochelle reflects on the hectic holiday season, reminding us of the
importance of stillness, reflection, and internal peace. With readings from
Joshua 1:8, Exodus 15:13, Matthew 6:25-34, and Ephesians 1:18-20.

Vibes With Viv

Vivian speaks with Glorya Fernandez, the CEO of gogobytes. Gogobytes is an organization that works to improve food access for low-income families through live cooking demonstrations and more. They discuss how gogobytes came about, and the need to eat healthy food as an integral part of a healthy life. Also discussed: local organizations and programs working to improve access to healthy food and nutrition information such as Oldways, the Daily Table, Fair Foods, GoFresh, the Urban Farming Institute, and the Boston Public Library. https://www.gogobytes.com/

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennel is joined by staff from Whittier St. Health Center Louis Myers, Rukia Ali, J Hilton, and Lamar Booth. They share how they are helping the local community with healthcare at Whittier St. Health Center, the services they provide, and the challenges and successes of their work.

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

Former head of Boston Police Sex Trafficking Unit Donna Gavin & Executive Director of Democrats for Education Reform Mary Tamer.

WBCA Producer Spotlight - Michael Reyes

Michael Reyes, host of The Tape Deck Hour on WBCA, shares how he got involved
with the station. He discusses his radio show and other creative pursuits, as
well as his Cuban heritage!

WBCA Producer Spotlight: Rochelle Jones

Rochelle Jones, host of Never Give Up on WBCA, shares how she started
hosting her show. Rochelle also discusses her efforts to lift up others
outside of the show, as well as her recent foray into scuba diving.

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman discusses how antisemitism is not taken seriously and
the stereotyping of jewish people. How white people can be the targets of
racism too. The intention of Hamas and the support of the Palestinian people.
Congress woman Elise Stefanik questioning college presidents.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell and guest Day Gardner (Founder & President of National Black Pro-Life Union) talk about her involvement in the pro-life movement, her successes in helping women and spreading pro-life information, some politics of the pro-life movement, alternatives to abortion, and some of her confrontations with planned parenthood supporters.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses how our freedom of speech is being weaponized against us and how disagreeing with the Israel-Palestine conflict narrative is used against people. How the corporate media ignores the history of the conflict and how important it is that people read and research for themselves. Support for Israel through lobbying and weapons. Voting to end the ceasefire. 

Shenanigans with KT & Jen

Host KT and Co-Host Jen spin and discuss tracks from several episodes of WBCA Presents recorded in WBCA studio!

Black Teachers Matter

Host Sharon Hinton and guest community activist and journalist Edwin
Sumpter discuss national and local reparations for slavery and the history and activism for reparations.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Wish", "Trolls Band Together", "May December", "Family Switch", and "Dream Scenario". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on December 8th, 2023.

Never Give Up ”Where Giving Up Is Not An Option”

Rochelle discusses forgiving and forgetting, and learning from our
mistakes. With readings from John 10:4 and Psalm 27:13-14.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Annual Roslindale Christmas Tree Lighting in Roslindale Sq., Muddy River Restoration Project, Guaranteed Basic Income Project Proposal, 10th Annual Santa Scramble Golf Tournament, Franciscan Children's Adaptive Sports Program, Winter Weather Safety Tips, Reporter Ivy Scott interview about the "We Found Love" podcast.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell is joined by Pamela King. They talk about her efforts to
save the Spirit and Truth Baptist Church. Also discussed: The People's
Academy and its founder by T. Michael Thomas, The Oscar Micheaux Theater
Program, and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Texas Cheese ball!

Ep.# 424 PSA Free!