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Political strategist Jasper Hendricks is among a new cadre of young, black gay leaders working to create positive change in their communities. The Farmville, Virginia native and Norfolk State University graduate has built a solid reputation for mobilizing voters as the former director of the NAACP’s Youth and College Voter Empowerment Initiative. Today, he's launched his own political action committee, the BRAT-PAC, the Broader Representation Advocacy Team Political Action Committee. With a goal to support the next generation of black elected leadership, LISTEN NOW as Hendricks sounds off on work, black leadership's new frontier and the impact he hopes his PAC will make on America's political scene.

Author and media personality Herndon Davis is back on the scene with a new project for people of faith seeking career and business resources. In his latest book, "Repackaged Common Sense: A New Age path to career and business success," Davis gives readers a few strategies to get through these tough economic times. Hear Davis speak life into your finances and circumstances.

Testify! continues our “Ties that Bind” series exploring the redefinition of the American family with a profile of one black woman who would not let her sexuality define the family she would create. Listen to Cynthia Wood, author of Love Wins, discuss what motivated her to adopt a son.

Actress Victoria Rowell captured the heart of millions of daytime television viewers as the feisty and fierce character Drucilla Winters on the CBS soap opera "Young and the Restless."
Today, the former foster-child turned best-selling author finds herself in the midst of her most challenging roles as a wife, a mother and advocate.
Rowell kicks-off "Testify!" a new program heard on PRIDETV.org that explores the ordinary and extraordinary ways people are moving their lives forward.
LISTEN NOW to Rowell dish on faith, family and fashion in the first of Testify's three-part series “Ties that Bind,” which examines how the definition of family is changing in America.

(3nd in a series)
Back by popular demand, PRIDETV.org extends its I AM HIP HOP Series and speaks to the man who inspired our efforts to go beyond the beats, rhymes and rhythms of Hip-hop to shine a spotlight on openly gay and lesbian rappers and professionals who work in the industry.

Terrance Dean is currently on the lecture circuit discussing themes associated with his insightful memoir "Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in Entertainment." (Artia 2008)
Listen as Dean shares his journey of self-acceptance and what it will take for more Black celebrities to come out.

I AM HIP HOP
Openly gay rappers rock the mic’
(2nd in a series)
We celebrate Black Music Month by going beyond the beats, rhymes and rhythms of Hip-hop to shine a spotlight on openly gay and lesbian rappers with our series "I AM HIP HOP."
This series was inspired by author Terrance Dean and the memoir, "Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in Entertainment."
Today, we talk to out rapper Sonny Lewis on staying true to the game.

I AM HIP HOP
Openly gay rappers rock the mic’
We celebrate Black Music Month by going beyond the beats, rhymes and rhythms of Hip-hop to shine a spotlight on openly gay and lesbian rappers with our series "I AM HIP HOP."
Bone Intell, one of New York’s hottest MCs, talks with PRIDETV about Homo Hip-hop, the message in his music and what gives him the strength to break down barriers.
An animal lover, Bone Intell’s dogs also raise their voices in support of a musical movement growing stronger everyday.
Here our conversation now.

Successful businessman Mitchell Gold, co-founder of the nationally recognized Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams furniture chain, continues to use his voice in gay activism to turn the spotlight on America's gay teens.
Gold goes on the record with Pride & Politics about his recently edited book "Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America."

Progressive Democrat Anthony Woods is young, gifted and gay. Woods, a U.S. Army veteran having served two tours of duty in Iraq, has his sights set on a new form of public service.
In this edition of "Pride & Politics," Woods discusses his bid for Congress, school bullies and the source of his strength.

PrideTV’s Executive Producer Anare Holmes talks with Brown on WRFG-Atlanta about his debut "Please", taking risks and what gave him the courage to live out his dreams.

BET Political Reporter Jeff Johnson doesn't pull any punches in this frank conversation about AIDS in the Black community.
Listen to Jeff speak his truth on sex, dating and Black leadership.

Dr. Marjorie Hill, Executive Director of the Gay Men's Health Crisis, made headlines when she became the first Black woman to head the nation's oldest HIV/AIDS service organization.
Dr. Hill shares why she's optimistic about an Obama Administration and what's currently being done to help reduce HIV infections in the Black community.

In this special edition of Pride & Politics journalist Anare Holmes checks in with a powerful panel of social justice activists to discuss President Elect Barack Obama's historic journey to the White House.

Earl Fowlkes, President/CEO of the International Federation of Black Prides; Michael Hinson, former LGBT Advisor to Philadelphia Mayor John Street; Carolina Alcoser Ramos of the San Diego LGBT Center; and, Jose Roman, a grants administrator at Columbia University-- all weigh in on the 2008 United States Presidential Election and just what an Obama Administration will mean for marginalized and disenfranchised people of color.

FORMER ESSENCE WRITER FLIPS THE SCRIPT:::::
Author and former Essence writer Linda Villarosa talks about her debut novel, Passing For Black. A seductive read boldly exploring race, desire and sexuality, Villarosa breaks form to craft compelling characters within a provocative plot. LISTEN NOW