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This Month on Pulse - January

Sunday, January 15 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 19 @ 7:30 PM

 

New Jamaican Diaspora Representative
Susan Lycett Davis joins us on the program to explain what the diaspora is and how the local Jamaican community can get involved.

Guest:
Susan Lycett Davis, Ed.D., Jamaican Diaspora Advisory Board


Haiti Two Years Later
It has been two years since Haiti was devastated by a 7-point magnitude earthquake.  Where does the country stand now in its rebuilding efforts?

Guests:
Kent Annan, Haiti Partners
Yves Colon, University of Miami
Leonie Hermantin, Lambi Fund of Haiti
Jean-Robert Lafortune, Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition

This Month on Pulse - December (October Re-Air)

Due to the holidays, Pulse will not tape a new episode this month.  Instead, the October program will re-air.  Happy Holidays!


Thursday, December 22 @ 7:30 PM
(Originally aired: 10/23 & 10/25)


Interview with Soca Queen Alison Hinds
The Bajan “Roll it Gal" singer Alison Hinds joins us on the program to talk about soca culture in the Caribbean and beyond.

Guest:
Alison Hinds, Caribbean Artist


Interview with Skinny Fabulous
Skinny Fabulous broke on to the scene in 2008 with the single "Head Bad.”  He joins us on the program to discuss how the smaller Caribbean islands can still pack a punch on the soca scene.

Guest:
Skinny Fabulous, Soca Artist

This Month on Pulse - November

Friday, November 18 @ 10:30 PM
Sunday, November 20 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 24 @ 7:30 PM

 

Miami Book Fair 2011: Caribbean Authors
Mervyn Solomon, coordinator of the Miami Book Fair International’s Caribbean Voices program, joins us on the program to discuss this year’s selection of Caribbean authors.

Guest:
Mervyn Solomon, Miami Book Fair International

 

Miami Book Fair 2011: Caribbean Erotic
Donna Aza Weir-Soley joins us on the program to discuss the book, Caribbean Erotic, an anthology of erotic writings she co-edited with writer Opal Palmer Adisa.

Guest:
Donna Aza Weir-Soley, Ph.D., Florida International University

 

This Month on Pulse - October

Sunday, October 23 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 25 @ 7:30 PM

 

Interview with Soca Queen Alison Hinds
The Bajan “Roll it Gal" singer Alison Hinds joins us on the program to talk about soca culture in the Caribbean and beyond.

Guest:
Alison Hinds, Caribbean Artist

 

Interview with Skinny Fabulous
Skinny Fabulous broke on to the scene in 2008 with the single "Head Bad.”  He joins us on the program to discuss how the smaller Caribbean islands can still pack a punch on the soca scene.

Guest:
Skinny Fabulous, Soca Artist

October Pulse Celebrates Carnival!

Miami Broward One Carnival is this weekend (Oct. 8-9).  To start the celebration off right, we’re providing you with the links to this month’s Pulse program early!

You can still watch October’s Pulse Sunday, October 23rd @ 12:00 PM and Thursday, October 27th @ 7:30 PM on WPBT2.

Happy Carnival!


Interview with Alison Hinds: watch this segment on uVu
Interview with Skinny Fabulous: watch this segment on uVu

This Month on Pulse - September

Sunday, September 18 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 22 @ 7:30 PM

Reparations
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles recently gave a presentation in London calling for countries, such as England, to pay reparations for slavery.  Should countries who were involved in the slave trade years ago have financial obligations to those citizens and governments today?

Guests:
Henry Crespo Sr., Urgent Inc.
Jane Ellen Cross, J.D., Nova Southeastern University
Heather Russell, Ph.D., Florida International University
Donna Aza Weir-Soley, Ph.D., Florida International University

This Month on Pulse - August

Sunday, August 21 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, August 25 @ 7:30 PM


South Florida’s Caribbean Art Scene
The South Florida art scene has been described as "up-and-coming" for some time now.  But has it finally “arrived?”  What challenges do South Florida’s Caribbean artists face?  

Guests:
Ettosi Brooks, Women in Music
Charmaine Campbell, Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Weiselande "Yanui" Cesar, Tradisyon Lakou Lakay
Eveline Pierre, Haitian Heritage Museum

This Month on Pulse - July (Repeat)

Sunday, July 24 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, July 28 @ 7:30 PM

(Originally Aired 2/20/11)


Being Black in South Florida
We gathered a panel of women to discuss what it’s like to be black in South Florida and the U.S. today.  What defines a person—their cultural heritage or the color of their skin?

Guests:
Guylene Berry, Positive Impact Foundation
Debra Nixon, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Joy Reid, The Miami Herald
Donna Aza Weir-Soley, Ph.D., Florida International University

This Month on Pulse - June

Sunday, June 19 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, June 23 @ 7:30 PM

 

Political Sex Scandals
Several high profile sex scandals have unraveled in front of the public eye.  Who bares the blame for the increased attention?  The politicians or the press?

Guests:
Tim Elfrink, Miami New Times
Doug Lyons, Sun Sentinel
Debra Nixon, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Kerri Stone, J.D., Florida International University

This Month on Pulse - May

Sunday, May 22 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, May 26 @ 7:30 PM

 

Aid in Haiti
As time goes on, many tend to forget the constant need for donations and volunteers as Haiti continues to rebuild more than a year after a devastating earthquake left the island devastated.  Schools, housing and hospitals are still in desperate need.  Where have the charitable donations gone and what difference are they making?

Guest:
Enrique Ginzburg, M.D., Project Medishare
Chrystian Tejedor, American Red Cross South Florida Region

 
Haiti’s New Era
On May 14th, a new era began in Haiti as Michel Martelly was sworn in as president.  This is the first time in the islands 200 plus year history that power has passed from one elected official to another peacefully.  Will this new presidency give Haitians a renewed hope?

Guest:
Jean-Robert Lafortune, Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition