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RACE TALKS: Invariably FieldsGenerational Genius and the Power of Black Fatherhood

Friday, July 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | WGXC-90.7FM | Streaming live at https://www.wgxc.org/listen

This week on RACE TALKS, host Kimberly Y. Erwin sits down with the Fields family— Lex(ington) Fields, Hayes M. Fields III, and their father Hayes M. Fields II,—hosts of the show "Various Fields." Their journey through theater, broadcasting, and cross-generational storytelling beautifully redefines what legacy, love, and resilience can look like in the Black community.

Their show doesn’t just spotlight culture and connection; it’s a living testament to presence, parenting, and the power of Black men creating and sustaining joy, together. This multigenerational dialogue explores how the family uses the power of presence and storytelling to uplift and counter negative media images of Black men.

We dive deep into the creative roots of "Various Fields"—a show born from generations of musicians, artists, and activists—and get into real talk about parenting, brotherhood, discipline, and making room for every voice at the table. If you’ve ever felt the impact of a purposeful conversation or the quiet strength of community, you will see yourself reflected here.  Also, we've added a peek into their show..it is a SPECIAL addition, so stay until the end!

About the guests:

The Fields family—Hayes (dad), Trey, and Lex—blend old-school wisdom with new-gen creativity through their show "Various Fields," honoring their Harlem roots, a musical family legacy, and the transformative power of open, loving dialogue. Together they are reshaping what it means to show up, speak out, and pass love down the line.   Ways to participate:

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About the RACE TALKS Production Team

Host: Kimberly Erwin, Intercultural Communicator, Owner of Intercultural Connect, LLC, and creator of a media space dedicated to the conversation on race and ethnicity.

Co-producer: Garrett Roche, host of The Roche Solid Truth Podcast, who joins the roundtable on this episode and adds to the show's ongoing work of creating thoughtful, timely, and community-centered dialogue.

"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 the 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) and holds volunteer positions as a Hudson Area Library Trustee, an on-air programmer at WGXC-FM, and with the Hudson City School District (from where her children's book was informed).