UMES 30 is a half-hour locally produced talk show covering various topics featuring guests from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the local community, and around the country.
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Ep. 3–Civil Unrest in Cambridge, Md.
On this episode of UMES 30, show host Dr. Joshua K. Wright interviews Dr. Peter Levy, a professor of history at York College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is the author of Civil War on Race Street: The Civil Rights Movement in Cam bridge, Maryland (Gainesville: University of Florida Press, 2002).
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 12/16/2018)
Ep. 4–The Vietnam War UMES 30 host Dr. Wright speaks with Rick Whitehurst,an army veteran and Virginia native currently residing in Maryland and an army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 12/23/2018)
Ep. 5–Empowering Women and Minorities
Do you want to be empowered and resilient? Do you want to live your best life? Do you want to be a change-maker? Dr. Wright talks with Dr. Christine Grant, an associate dean and professor at North Carolina State University, about helping women and minorities achieve their goals.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 12/30/2018)
Ep. 6–Global Citizenship and World Travel
Dr. Wright speaks with a diverse group of UMES students about their travels abroad and what it means to be a global citizen in today’s world. This episode’s special guest is Dr. Lombuso Khoza. She oversees International Education and is the Interim Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 1/6/2019)
Ep. 7–Your Credit Score: The Key To Your Financial Future
Known as the “Credit Guru of Atlanta,” James Hunt has been helping high-profile clients clean up their credit scores.
On this episode of UMES 30, he speaks with host Dr. Wright about how you can build up your credit in the New Year.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 1/13/2019)
Ep. 9–Self Care
How well do you take care of yourself? Poor diet, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise can cause physical and emotional harm, and can even lead to depression.
Show host Dr. Johua K. Wright explores the topic of self care with Rev. Danielle Graham, a chaplain at the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in New Jersey.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 1/28/2019)
Ep. 10–Annie Malone, The First Black Woman Millionaire in the U.S.
Chances are, you’ve heard of many historical African-American figures–especially during Black History Month. But have you heard of Annie Malone, the first African-American woman to become a millionaire in the United States? UMES 30 host Dr. Wright has a conversation with Linda Nance and Linda Jones, President and Vice President of the Annie Malone Historical Society.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 2/3/2019)
Ep. 11–Earl Lloyd, The First African American To Play In The NBA
In 1950, Earl Lloyd (1928 – 2015) became the first African American to play in the NBA, paving the way for basketballs integration on the professional level. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. On this episode of UMES 30, show host Dr. Joshua K. Wright interviews Lloyd’s son, Kevin Lloyd, who looks back on his father’s accomplishments and legacy in the world of professional sports.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 2/10/2019)
Ep. 12–Beyonce And Black Feminism
Dr. Wright speaks with Dr. Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley, UT-Austin professor and author of a new book–Beyonce in Formation: Remixing Black Feminism. Dr. Tinsley’s book explores black feminism in America.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 2/17/2019)
Ep. 13–The Virginia Interscholastic Association
The Virginia Interscholastic Association (VIA) enriched learning experiences in racially segregated high schools in Virginia from 1954 to 1969. Students from this program went on to become doctors, lawyers, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs. Dr. Wright has a conversation with one of those beneficiaries, Knox W. Tull, Jr., president and founder of Jackson and Tull Premier Engineering Solutions
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 2/24/2019)
Ep. 14–Homecoming At UMES
On this episode of UMES 30, Dr. Joshua K. Wright talks with University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumni, staff, faculty, and students about the legacy of UMES and what it means to have “Hawk Pride”.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 3/3/2019)
Ep. 15–Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq.
Dr. Wright has a conversation with Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq., National Chair of the National Congress of Black Women.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 3/10/2019)
Ep. 17–Feminism And ‘Mad Men’
UMES 30 host Dr. Joshua K. Wright has a conversation with Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq., National Chair of the National Congress of Black Women.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 3/25/2019)
Ep. 18–U.S. District Judge George Hazel
Dr. Wright speaks with U.S. District Judge (Maryland) George J. Hazel, who was nominated by President Barack Obama and sworn in on May 2, 2014, becoming the youngest District Judge to be appointed to the post.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 4/7/2019)
Ep. 19–‘Invisible Warriors: African American Women In WW2’ The month of March is recognized as National Women’s History Month in the U.S. But women of color are often overlooked when it comes to America’s “Greatest Generation”–the generation of men and women who made important contributions during World War II. UMES 30 host Dr. Wright has a conversation about black women in the military with educator and historian Gregory S. Cooke, the producer of a documentary film called ‘Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II”.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 4/21/2019)
Ep. 20–Why Teachers Make A Difference
Teaching is an honorable profession in this country. Dr. Wright speaks with local educators on the Eastern Shore about the crucial roles teachers play in shaping the future of society.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 4/28/2019)
Ep. 21–Dr. Heidi M. Anderson
Dr. Wright talks with Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, the sixteenth President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). She discusses the impact of her Gary, Indiana upbringing on her values, her current mission for UMES, and how she is actively moving forward to accomplish goals set for the University.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 2/2019)
Ep 22–Athletic Shoes: Building A Brand, Creating A Culture
The athletic shoe industry has helped to shape mainstream culture around the world for decades. How did sneakers grow from just something athletes wore while they were on the court or the field to multi-billion dollar brand recognition in fashion and hip-hop culture? Dr. Wright speaks with Gene Smith and Drew Greer–two men involved with sneaker branding and storytelling for more than ten years. Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 5/5/2019)
Ep 22–Athletic Shoes: Building A Brand, Creating A Culture
Over the past several years, the UMES School of Pharmacy has been intentional in providing patient-centered care, continuing outreach in the community about health issues, and creating an environment that fosters research as well as medical discoveries. Dr. Wright speaks with UMES School of Pharmacy faculty, a graduate of the program, and a 4th year student. Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 5/13/2019)
Ep. 24–Love & Marriage Among Millennials
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey, about nine-in-ten Americans cited love as a very important reason to get married, ahead of making a lifelong commitment and companionship. Millennials–
Ep. 25–Environmental Change: Its History, Effects
Dr. Wright speaks with Dr. John R. Winnersten, award-winning author and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Winnersten discusses the effects of environmental change in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, as well as the future of communities along the watershed and the nation as a whole. Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 5/26/2019)
Ep. 28–Kirkland ‘Coach’ Hall: Educator, Activist
Dr. Wright speaks with Dr. Kirkland Hall, a 1974 alum and a recently retired professor from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a local civil rights activist, political figure, and a minister. Dr. Hall–affectionately known as “Coach” Hall–talks about growing up in Somerset County, Maryland, under Jim Crow, his time as an educator, as well as his political activism. Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 6/17/2019)
Ep. 29–J.R. Fenwick: Founder, CEO of Flip That Stock
Dr. Wright has a conversation with award-winning author and entrepreneur J.R. Fenwick. Fenwick describes how he lives life on his own terms and how that philosophy inspired him to create his own stock company which educates and helps people learn how to invest in the stock market.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 6/2019)
Ep. 30–Maria Davis: Hip-Hop Promoter Turned HIV/AIDS Activist
Dr. Wright speaks with former hip-hop promoter Maria Davis about her life as an AIDS survivor and her work on behalf of those suffering from HIV/AIDS. This episode contains frank language about HIV/AIDS and sexuality which may not be suitable for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Click Here To Listen Original Air Date: 6/30/2019
Ep. 31-Ex-Redskins Player Dexter Manley On Football, Demons, Redemption
Throughout his life, Dexter Manley has had his share of demons, doggedly trying to outrun them while running down opposing quarterbacks as a member of the Washington Redskins football team for several years during the 1980s. Nicknamed the “Secretary of Defense,” Manley was a two-time Super Bowl champion. Dr. Wright talks with Manley about his football career, past drug addiction, recovery, and his life as a former player for the Washington Redskins.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 7/7/2019)
Ep. 32–Richard C. Willis, CEO – Sankofa International, Inc.
Dr. Wright talks with Richard C. Willis, founder and CEO of Sankofa International, Inc., a non-profit based in the United States (established in 1993). In 2013, Dr. Wright took a life-changing trip to the West African nation of Ghana, organized by Sankofa International, Inc., whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for Africans living in Ghana. Click Here To Listen (Original Air Date 7/14/2019)
Ep. 33–Sean Gregory, TIME Magazine Senior Sports Writer
Dr. Wright talks with Sean Gregory, senior sports writer for TIME Magazine.
Gregory has been a staff writer for TIME covering sports since 2002 and has written about everything from the Detroit Pistons’ run to the NBA championship to new marketing efforts in the golf and tennis industries and the rebuilding of Iraq’s Olympic team. His column appears on TIME.com every Friday.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 7/2019)
Ep. 34–Parting Shot UMES 30 debuted on Dec. 2, 2018. Over an eight-month period, Dr. Wright interviewed a number of guests covering a wide variety of topics ranging from sports and athletics to self care and the environment. This week’s show looks back at some of the more memorable conversations Dr. Wright had with his guests, including UMES President Dr. Heidi Anderson, UMES alumni/students/educators, author/historian Dr. Peter Levy, TIME Magazine senior sports writer Sean Gregory, 2-time Superbowl champion Dexter Manley, and others. Dr. Wright taught history at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for nine years. In August 2019, he began a new teaching position at Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 8/4/2019)
Ep. 37–In Their Own Words: Telling The UMES Story UMES is an HBCU—Historically Black College or University—situated on 1,100 acres of land in Princess Anne, Maryland. The university is an 1890 Land Grant Institution and is a University System of Maryland Institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Why should students consider attending UMES? On this episode, we attempt to answer that question by listening to faculty, staff, alumni, and students tell their stories in their own words. You’ll hear clips from previous episodes of UMES 30 hosted by Dr. Wright, who was an Associate Professor of History at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for 9 years.
Click Here to Listen (Original Air Date 9/1/2019)