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One may ask: "Why are we STILL talking about RACE in politics after we had an African American president and now both an African American and Asian American VP, in Kamala Harris?" Well, if you are listening LIVE, then you may very well get to ask that question--as a call-in to the show. Host Kimberly Y. Erwin and the production team will certainly greet each authentic caller who proposes any question as it pertains to the show's theme. Also, the esteemed guest TALKer Wamara Mwine joins us for this very special edition in which we discuss the CURRENT political event--the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, the former American president and presumed Republican nomination for 2024 campaign.

Wamara Mwine, a seasoned Contributor with The Hill Newspaper, brings over 20 years of professional writing experience, specializing in crisis communication and diversity. As an advisor to politicians, church leaders, and business figures, Mr. Mwine has shared his insights on various platforms, including Sky News International, PBS-sponsored White House Chronicle, and Sirius XM Radio. His discussions span topics from the Obama White House to addressing issues like World Bank racism. Recognized by CBS White House Correspondent Bill Plante for his profound writings on the political and social impact of race, Mwine authored a Fair Observer article extensively documenting the Alt-Right following the Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally.

"Race Talks," hosted by intercultural communicator and author Kimberly Y. Erwin, provides expertise on the topic of race and ethnicity. With the national conversation in the media over racial inequity, ignorance or indifference is not a proper retreat. Erwin enjoys speaking with people from every walk of life, ethnic make-up, and varied perspectives to better instruct, engage, and inform listeners with positive and constructive conversations on all things race and ethnicity — which is very necessary to break down structural and societal racism. No topic is taboo. Here, listeners engage with the host, other expert guest educators, activists, organizers, and community members as they disseminate their knowledge (ie. varying terminologies, historical realities, and current opportunities for engagement) for a better informed, appreciative, and active local citizenry.

About the Host
An educator, writer, and entrepreneur, Erwin enjoyed her studies as a Hudson High School graduate (attending her senior year at Columbia-Greene Community College) and graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta (noted the #1 Historical Black College and University by "U.S. News") where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and French. Upon receiving a Masters in Science degree from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Intercultural Communication, Erwin ventured into the areas of international administration, multicultural leadership, and various teaching positions within the U.S. and globally.

Upon returning to Hudson Valley, Kimberly started a media company (OneUniversal Media) endeavoring to give voice to members in communities experiencing gross inequities who yearn to create common means of communicating and celebrating their identity while still challenging societal norms. Erwin is a founding member of Africa's Daughters of the Diaspora (ADD), she holds volunteer positions as a Hudson Area Library Trustee, an on-air programmer at WGXC-FM, and with the Hudson City School District (where her children's book was informed).