Cafe Mocha Radio
Radio from A Woman's Perspective - Experience Our Flavor. Café Mocha hosts comedienne and actress Loni Love, hip hop legend YoYo and broadcast veteran Angelique Perrin bring their own distinct point of view to today’s issues, social commentary, celebrity interviews, and self-help advise all to empower your weekend with the best back drop of urban contemporary music. If it’s the Weekend, it’s Café Mocha!Confronting Challenges, Embracing Healing
This weekend on Cafe Mocha Radio, we’re catching up with gospel powerhouse Erica Campbell! She’s out on her Laugh, Cry, Heal tour, celebrating 25 years of Mary Mary, and sharing how faith, family, and music continue to inspire her. Don’t miss this uplifting convo that’s all about healing, joy, and the music that moves us. #EricaCampbell #MaryMary #LoveCryHealTour #GospelMusic #FaithAndMusic #BlackExcellence #WomenInMusic #CafeMochaRadio #InspirationDaily #GetUpMornings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 6, 2025Happy Labor Day
This might be the last big cookout before fall comes and temperatures cool down. But Cafe Mocha is hot and getting much hotter with Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale. #SatoriShakoor #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 30, 2025Inspiring the Next Generation!
Giving back, building up, and inspiring the next generation! Wanda Durant is joining us on Cafe Mocha to talk about how she and her son NBA star Kevin Durant are transforming communities—school supplies, scholarships, and basketball courts included! #WandaDurant #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 23, 2025The Comedian’s Favorite Comedian
This week on Café Mocha, Earthquake is back in his hometown of D.C. with big news — he’s getting married! He’s talking love, second chances, and why having the right woman changes everything. Plus, his advice for anyone ready to give up on finding “the one.” #ComedianEarthquake #Earthquake #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 17, 2025From Love Triangles to Legacy
This week on Café Mocha: Keith D. Robinson joins Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique to talk about Beyond the Gates - the new Black soap opera is blowing up. From love triangles to legacy, he’s giving us all the drama on and off screen. Don’t miss it! #KeithDRobinson #CafeMochaRadio #BeyondTheGates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 9, 2025Bringing The Heat to Café Mocha!
We’re bringing the heat this weekend on Café Mocha! Lavell Crawford hits Netflix with Adam Sandler. Elijah Blake is on the hottest tour of the summer with Keyshia Cole. And Loni Love is headed to City Winery NYC. Summer’s not slowing down—and neither are we. #LavellCrawford #ElijahBlake #LoniLove #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 4, 2025Top Billin' Comedy Tour
This weekend on Cafe Mocha we “laugh to keep from crying” as we mourn the loss and pay tribute to our friend Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Thanks to comedian Bill Bellamy and music from Kevin Ross for keeping our spirits up. Join us this weekend for Café Mocha remembers…. #laughtokeepfromcrying #RIP #Malcolmjamalwarner #legacyactor #cafemocharemembers #gonetoosoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 28, 2025The Return to RHOA
The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion episodes are here, and housewife Shamea Morton is turning up the heat with her new single “Neva Had.” Next time on Cafe Mocha, Shamea breaks down the glow-up—and the blowups—this season on RHOA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 19, 2025From ‘The Chi’ to Music
Jacob Latimore is back! He’s heating up Season 7 of The Chi and just dropped a smooth new summer anthem, “Again.” We’re talking about life on set, creating a summer anthem, and what’s next for this multi-talented star. Don't miss Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique only on Cafe Mocha Radio. #thechi #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 12, 2025Disney Cruise Line A Magical Adventure
What do you get when you mix Yo-Yo and Disney - Pure Magic! From stunning views to unforgettable vibes, she had the whole ship rocking! Even the Disney reps were spitting bars about the fun aboard the Disney Wonder to Alaska! #DisneyCruise #Alaska #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 5, 2025The Legacy of Best Men
This week on Cafe Mocha Radio, He said it was the end… but the story had more to give. Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee joins us to talk about The Best Man: Unfinished Business— the brand-new novel that continues the journey of the characters we’ve loved for 25 years. Don’t miss this powerful convo about legacy, creativity, and the art of telling Black stories. #TheBestManBooks #TheBestMan #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 27, 2025The Dynamic Duo
Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Aja and Fatin, the husband-and-wife duo behind Kindred the Family Soul. Plus, they’ve got new music. And journalist Jasmine Simpkins takes us inside the Diddy trial. This week on Cafe Mocha with Loni Love, Yo-Yo, and Angelique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 20, 2025A Pioneer of Modern Black Film
This week, Loni Love sits down one-on-one with legendary producer Reginald Hudlin. From House Party to Black Panther to his new film Number One on the Call Sheet, Hudlin breaks down what it means to be a Black leading actor — on screen and behind the scenes. #ReginaldHudlin #NumberOneOnTheCallSheet #LoniLove#BlackExcellence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 14, 2025“Just A Matter of Time”
This week on Cafe Mocha — laughs and love songs on deck. Comedy legend Tommy Davidson brings the funny and shares what’s next in his unstoppable career. Then J. Brown slides through with smooth vocals. One show. Two vibes. All flavor. Only on Cafe Mocha. #TommyDavidson #JBrownMusic #CafeMochaRadio #ComedyAndSoul #RNBVibes #BlackEntertainment #RealTalkRealLaughs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 8, 2025“Love In The Middle”
This week on Cafe Mocha — health meets harmony. Dr. Ian Smith breaks down his new book Eat for Your Age, revealing how to fuel your body at every stage of life. Plus, soulful crooner Kevin Ross joins us to talk new music and staying true to his sound. Smart. Smooth. Unmissable. Only on Cafe Mocha. #DrIanSmith #EatForYourAge #KevinRoss #CafeMochaRadio #HealthyLiving #SoulMusic #BlackExcellence #WellnessAndWisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 31, 2025Speaking the Truth!
This week Cafe Mocha, it’s real talk with journalist and truth-teller Roland Martin. Loni Love sits down with Roland for a candid convo on politics, power, and what Black America really needs to know in 2025. No fluff. Just facts. Only on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 24, 2025The Power of Resilience
This week on Cafe Mocha — two soulful queens, two powerful journeys. Leela James is serving grown-woman soul with her latest album Thought U Knew. And Tamela Mann joins us to talk faith, and family. Two voices. One unforgettable show. Only on Cafe Mocha. #TamelaMann #LeelaJames #GospelMusic #WomenInMusic #LiveBreatheFight #BlackExcellence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 17, 2025A Visit to Politics Nation
This weekend on Café Mocha, Rev. Al Sharpton joins us for a real conversation about justice, purpose, and powering through adversity. Don’t miss this inspiring sit-down with one of the nation’s most influential voices. Tune in for wisdom, truth, and a little Café Mocha flavor! #CafeMochaRadio #AlSharpton #WomenOfColor #PowerfulVoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 12, 2025“The New Mr. Vegas”
Next time on Cafe Mocha, comedy legend George Wallace brings the laughs, new cuss words and tips on traveling. Plus, he's got a Mother's Day show coming up at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 10, 2025Soulful Country VibeZ
Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique talk to the future of country music. The BoykinZ sisters went viral on TikTok. They share their road to a record deal. Plus, actor Harold Perrineau stays working. We look back at a career that started as a dancer in the TV series Fame. Best known as Julian Murch in The Best Man movies, his latest is a sci-fi thriller called From. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 1, 2025She the People
Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique chat with Terri J. Vaughn about her exciting new Netflix comedy She the People, where she stars as a fierce politician navigating the chaos of public life. Plus, meet Aneesa Strings, the viral singer-songwriter dropping her latest album that’s taking the music world by storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 18, 2025Celebrating 35 Years of Blacks' Magic
Salt of Salt-N-Pepa joins Café Mocha to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Blacks' Magic! From their meteoric rise to the groundbreaking impact of 'Let's Talk About Sex,' Salt reflects on the group that changed the game. Don’t miss this iconic conversation! #SaltNPepa #BlacksMagic #CafeMocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 11, 2025Living Life to the Fullest
This weekend on Café Mocha, we're shining the spotlight on the legendary Vanessa Bell Calloway! Loni Love, Yoyo and Angelique explore her journey from Coming to America to her latest film One of Them Days on Netflix. Tune in for a conversation about empowerment, creativity, and her enduring legacy in Hollywood! #VanessaBellCalloway #CafeMocha #womenperspective #radio #urban #blackwomen #impowerment #legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 8, 2025Music For Your Soul From Natalie Cole to Ann Nesby
Cafe Mocha closes out Women's History Month with special tributes to music royalty with female soloist from the ‘Inseparable’ Natalie Cole to the Disco Queen Donna Summer and today’s ‘ Queen of Inspiration’ Ann Nesby who just released a new single that will inspire us all! Cafe Mocha good for your soul. #LEGACY #WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 29, 2025Walt Disney World Summer We Came To Play
Cafe Mocha is celebrating its15th Anniversary with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Yo-Yo is broadcasting live and experiencing the MAGIC for herself. She's mingling with the giraffes at Disney's Animal Kingdom, riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure and meeting the people who bring the magic to life. #wdwsummer2025 #family #vacation #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 22, 2025Paving The Way For Future Generations
From passionate love stories to political shake ups, Cafe Mocha's got it all. Je'Caryous Johnson talks about his sizzling stage adaptation of "Jason's Lyric." Then, get ready for a different kind of drama, Ashley Christopher breaks down Trump's DEI rollbacks and the impact on our community. #JeCaryousJohnson #AshleyChristopher #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 14, 2025Reflecting on History
Cafe Mocha Celebrates the Life of our soul sister, Angie Stone. Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique look back at the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday and how it reshaped the Civil Rights Movement. Plus, actress Lela Rochon talks about her latest project, The Family Business: New Orleans. #BloodySunday #LelaRochon #TheFamilyBusiness #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 7, 2025Eat Your Age
Ready to eat right for your age? Dr. Ian Smith joins Café Mocha to share tips from his new book "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer." From your 20s to 60s and beyond, learn how to fuel your body for optimal health and energy. #EatYourAge #DrIanSmith #Health #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 1, 2025Twice As Nice
This weekend, Café Mocha gets soulful! Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique sit down with R&B artists Kevin Ross and J. Brown to talk about their new music, life and what inspires them. #KevinRoss #JBrown #Music #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 22, 2025Our Stories, Our Culture
This Valentine’s weekend, Café Mocha gets real with the hilarious Bill Bellamy! He’s spilling on love, marriage, and balancing it all with a thriving career. Plus, we’re gearing up for 56th NAACP Image Awards with their VP, Karen Boykin-Towns, who gives us an insider of what to expect! Don’t miss this candid convo with your girls Loni Love, YoYo, and Angelique! Tune in! #CafeMochaRadio #BillBellamy #ValentinesDay #NAACPImageAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 17, 2025What's Going On With DEI
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Published on: February 17, 20251 of 1 Reflections
One of the originators, MC Lyte, returns to Cafe Mocha. On February 13, she’s kicking off a solo rap tour and sharing how her voice went from hip hop to Hollywood. #MCLyteTour #HipHop #MCLyte #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 1, 2025Standing Up For What's Right
Café Mocha’s own Loni Love was at actress Yvette Nicole Brown's wedding. Yvette joins the ladies to talk about finally finding her ‘soulmate’ later in life. She addresses the LA fires. And don’t miss her in the BET+ series The Family Business: New Orleans. #greaterlater #soulmate #wedding #LAfires #familybusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 25, 2025Setting The Record Straight
Comedian Kym Whitley gets serious about the fires in LA. Plus the ladies of Cafe Mocha talk to a man who lost almost everything at his home in Altadena, an area of LA that has been a haven for middle class Black families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 18, 2025The State of America
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Published on: January 11, 2025Happy New Year!
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Published on: January 4, 2025The Best of Cafe Mocha
Tiffany the Budgenista has tips on getting fiscally fit in 2025. Plus, Lil Rel Howery has plenty of fun stuff to watch during the holiday break. #TheBudgetnista #LilRel #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 28, 2024"My Favorite Holiday" Merry Christmas!
Ruben Studdard joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about his new Christmas EP and the magic of celebrating the holidays with his two little ones. Plus, American Idol now versus then. #MerryChristmas #MyFavoriteHoliday #RubenStuddard #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 21, 2024Flashin' Back Best of Cafe Mocha
The pandemic, a sudden health crisis and friendship brought Marsha Ambrosius and Dr. Dre back together for her new record - Casablanco. And Syleena Johnson returns to Cafe Mocha with a musical tribute to her father's career as a R&B artist. #MarshaAmbrosius #SyleenaJohnson #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 14, 2024Have Black Women Had Enough?
This week on Cafe Mocha. Have Black women had enough? Are we really turning against getting politically involved? Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique talk to activist Tamika Mallory discuss whether this is a movement or just the current mood. #TamikaMallory #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 7, 2024A "Stronger" Thanksgiving
Tommy Davidson returns to Cafe Mocha with unexpected news. He's got a song out with Earth Wind and Fire. Music was always his first love, but he went into comedy instead. Loni Love bonds with her comedy brother about life on the road and the reboot of The Proud Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 30, 2024Sophisticated Soul Artist
Will Downing drops by Cafe Mocha to talk about his long career and new album "Luscious." Plus, producer NOMAD shares stories of growing up with the Menedez Brothers and remaking the Milli Vanilli hit “Blame it on the Rain" for the Netflix series about the Menendez murders. #WillDowning #BlameItOnTheRain #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 23, 2024Live from The 2nd Annual HBCU First Look Film Festival
Shyne was at the top of the charts in the early 2000s, but a night out with Puffy and J.Lo changed his life forever. Now he's a political leader in Belize and is telling his story. The Honorable Shyne premiered at the HBCU First Look Film Festival, and he shared his story with Cafe Mocha. #HBCUFirstLook #Shyne #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 16, 2024Live Breathe Fight
Tamela Mann joins Cafe Mocha reminding us to Live Breathe Fight. It’s the name of her new album. We talk music, family and managing tough times. #TamelaMann #LiveBreatheFight #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 9, 2024The Time Is Now! Voter Engagement & Mobilization
Voter suppression is real. Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown shares the many ways voters may be blocked from voting. Voting for the elderly and disabled will be harder in some states. In other states, registered voters may show up and find out they are no longer registered because they were kicked off the voter rolls. Black Voters Matter gets us ready for Tuesday, Nov 5th. #BlackVotersMatter #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 2, 2024With All Due RESPECT
The energy around the Harris/Walz presidential campaign is real. Most polls show VP Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump nationally and in the battleground states. This week on Cafe Mocha White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre joins Loni Love, YoYo and Angelique to talk about the Biden/Harris administration and the Black community. #Elections #KarineJeanPierre #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 26, 2024Representation Matters!!!!
Essence Atkins stars in the new CBS sitcom Poppa's House, joining Damon Wayans Sr. and Jr. in a family comedy premiering Monday on CBS. She joins Loni Love, YoYo and Angelique to discuss the new project and reflect on her extensive career in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 18, 2024I Once Was Lost
Don Lemon has a new show and a new book exploring his relationship with God and the Bible. He joins the ladies with his perspective on VP Kamala Harris and the 2024 race for president. #IOnceWasLost #DonLemon #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 10, 2024The Evolution of Artistry
Leela James joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha. She talks about taking her kids on tour, years of resilience and the time Stevie Wonder crashed her concert. #LeelaJames #ThoughtUKnew #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 3, 2024The Road To The Polls
Election Day is a little over a month away and our timelines are filled with political information and misinformation. To help us separate fact from fiction, the ladies of Cafe Mocha talk to White House correspondent Ebony McMorris. On her mind is voter suppression and Project 2025. #BlackVotersMatter #Elections #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 26, 2024Nothing Is As It Seems
The supernatural horror movie "The Deliverance" is a huge hit on Netflix. The director Lee Daniels joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about the film and reuniting with Mo'Nique after all these years. #TheDeliverance #Netflix #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 26, 2024The Black Mecca
Next time on Cafe Mocha, Kevin Hart and Taraj P Henson star in a new crime drama called Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Loni Love talked to them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 17, 2024October Nights
October London turned out back to back hits this year. He joins Loni Love, Yo Yo and Angelique to talk about signing with Death Row Records, life in the studio with Snoop and how his alter ego is making country music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 7, 2024Cease & Desist! "Hold On, I'm Comin'"
Trump is feeling the heat from artists who don't want him playing their music on the campaign trail. The children of Isaac Hayes told Trump and the Republicans to stop using their father's music. Trump continued. So now the family is suing. Isaac Hayes III and his lawyer James Walker Jr next time on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 30, 2024The Time Is Now! Voter Engagement & Mobilization
Voter suppression is real. Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown shares the many ways voters may be blocked from voting. Voting for the elderly and disabled will be harder in some states. In other states, registered voters may show up and find out they are no longer registered because they were kicked off the voter rolls. Black Voters Matter gets us ready for Tuesday, Nov 5th. #BlackVotersMatter #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 23, 2024With All Due RESPECT
The energy around the Harris/Walz presidential campaign is real. Most polls show VP Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump nationally and in the battleground states. This week on Cafe Mocha White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre joins Loni Love, YoYo and Angelique to talk about the Biden/Harris administration and the Black community. #Elections #KarineJeanPierre #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 16, 2024Dreaming of a Brighter Future
Nicco Annan from P-Valley joins us to talk about his character Uncle Clifford and his new show giving us a tour of the Deep South. Plus, journalist and podcaster Gia Peppers talks politics and empowerment. #GiaPeppers #NiccoAnnan #DownInTheValley #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 9, 2024Laughter: Just What the World Needs
Earthquake and Loni Love talk VP Kamala Harris’ run for president, his upcoming Netflix comedy special and eating at Golden Corral. Plus, he's got a new movie on Netflix called Unfrosted. #ComedianEarthquake #KamalaHarris #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 3, 2024Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Honoree
Cafe Mocha celebrates the life and legacy of Shirley Murdock as she gets inducted into the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame. They look back at her days with Roger and Zapp and get the backstory on her hit single "As We Lay". #CincyBlackMusicWalkofFame #ShirleyMurdock #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 27, 2024A Conversation that Matters with Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais has a new movie debuting on The Lifetime Channel. Abducted at an HBCU tackles the on-going issue of how the system treats Black people who go missing. Garcelle joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to discuss the new movie and give us the tea on the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. #AbductedHBCUMovie #HBCUFirstLOOKBLEXwatchparty #HBCUBlackGirlMissing #RoadtoHBCUFirstLOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 20, 2024Flipping Boxcars
We've never seen Cedric the Entertainer like this before. He's now a novelist. His book "Flipping Boxcars" is mostly fact, but part fiction. In it, he takes us back 75 years to tell the story of his grandfather. #CedrictheEntertainer #FlippingBoxcars #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 13, 2024It Takes A Village...Your Vote Counts!
While America celebrates its Independence Day, Cafe Mocha sits down with White House Correspondent April D. Ryan to talk about the political state of Black America, upcoming election, and ongoing racial issues in this country. #BlackVotersMatter #Elections #AprilDRayn #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 6, 2024Start to WATCH!
The hit Starz series Power Book II: Ghost is in its final season. We'll get some tea on the final season from LaToya Tonodeo. Fans both love and hate her as the character Diana Tejada. Hollywood knows her as a Rising Star. #PowerGhost #DianaTejada #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 29, 2024More Than A One Night Stand!
The pandemic, an unexpected health crisis, and friendship brought Marsha Ambrosius and Dr. Dre back together for her new record - Casablanco. Marsha returns to Cafe Mocha to talk about the whirlwind that inspired her new music. #MarshaAmbrosius #Casablanco #CafeMochaRadio #BlackMusicMonth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 28, 2024Happy Father's Day
Loni Love and Yo-Yo are spending Father's Day with the Derricos. Karen and Deon share stories of their 14 kids including raising five boys going through puberty, disagreement with their college daughter all while moving into a new house. Cafe Mocha looks at Season 5 of Doubling Down With the Derricos. #FathersDay #Family # Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 20, 2024'Exclusive With Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett'
The meme, skit and rap song of the Spring is probably about a bleach blonde bad built butch body. But, there's more to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. She joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to discuss the comments that went viral, why Republicans won't reprimand their own, and how she never wanted to be in politics. #JasmineCrockett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 8, 2024Healing The Family Tree
During the pandemic Taraji P. Henson and her best friend Tracie Jade Jenkins began publicly pushing for better mental health. Taraji watched her father struggle for years, so she created a foundation in his honor. Tracie joins us with an update on the Boris Lawrence Henson foundation and the need for Black people to get serious about mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BlackMentalHealth #CafeMochaRadio #BLHF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 1, 2024ENCORE: HBCU "Let's Talk" Exclusive
This weekend it’s a Café Mocha Encore: HBCU First LOOK Film “Let’s Talk’ interview with Kemba Smith-Pradia a Hampton alumna whose story inspired the movie, Kemba. It’s a candid conversation you won’t want to miss. If you are in Atlanta, in partnership with the Black Women Film Network @blackwomenfilmnetwork, we are hosting our first screening and ‘Talk Back’ to premiere the Kemba movie. Join us Wednesday, May 29, 2024 @ 5:30pm at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. Immediately following there will be a ‘Talk Back’ with Kemba Smith herself, Space is limited so RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kemba-special-screening-conversation-with-kemba-smith-pradia-tickets-907915137617?aff=oddtdtcreator #KembaMovie #HBCUFirstLook # BlackWomenFilmNetwork #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 25, 2024Unapologetically Honest
Tacarra looks back at her inspiration for doing comedy and talks about life on the road with her mentor Katt Williams. #Comedy #TacarraWilliams #KattWilliams #CafeMochaRadio #Comedians #comedymatters #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 18, 2024Exclusive with White House Press Secretary
This week, we celebrate Mother’s Day with Café Mocha’s 2019 Salute HER honoree, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre as she takes us back to her humble beginnings to her unprecedented role as the first African American female White House Press Secretary. In our new feature Mocha Matters, we discuss the Biden administration's commitment to Black families, college students and women and she looks at President Biden's successes over the past three years. What matters to you, matters to us! Happy Mother’s Day! #MothersDay #TheWhiteHouse #PressSecretary #KarineJeanPierre #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 11, 2024‘Stakes Are High’
The stakes are high! Roland Martin is back and the biggest thing on his mind is protecting HBCUs and the Black vote in 2024. #RolandMartin #BlackVotersMatter #HBCUPride #HBCUs #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 6, 2024Monsters In The Closet
Syleena Johnson returns to Cafe Mocha with the Legacy album, tour, and musical tribute to her father's career as a R&B artist. #SyleenaJohnson #BlackBalloon #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 27, 2024We're Grown Now
Loni Love's comedy brother Lil Rel Howery stops by Cafe Mocha. His new movie We Grown Now follows two little boys growing up in the streets of Chicago. He talks about being raised in the Chi and how he relates to his latest film. #LilRel #WeGrownNow #CafeMochaRadio #comedy #Chicago #laugher #thechi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 20, 2024Living My Dream: A Meaningful Act
Living My Dream: A Meaningful Act Kenya Moore's on Cafe Mocha talking about her new Hallmark movie Abducted Off the Street. Plus she catches up with her Detroit homegirl Loni Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 27, 2024The St. Jude Celebration of Hope
The St. Jude Celebration of Hope The St. Jude Celebration of Hope kicked off last weekend. Angelique was there learning about the important research they've been doing on sickle cell and how they are healing children and helping families. #StJudeAmbassador Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 27, 2024The Art of Stand-up Comedy
The Art of Stand-up Comedy Melanie Comarcho is one of the most sought out opening acts in comedy. So why does everyone pronounce her name wrong? She joins Café Mocha to talk comedy, touring with the best in the business, and how a dare turned into a successful comedy career. #Comedy #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 27, 2024The Making of a Child Star
The Making of a Child Star Do you have the next superstar on your hands? Worried about managing your child's career? Malcolm Jamal Warner's mother learned how to do it the hard way. She shares her tips with the ladies of Cafe Mocha. #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 22, 2024A Comic's Perspective
A Comic's Perspective Comedienne Tacarra Williams is on tour with Katt. Hear her perspective on Katt Williams. Plus, SNL's Kenan Thompson sits down with fellow comedian Loni Love. #KenanThompson #KattWilliams #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 16, 2024Laughing... Good for the Soul!
Laughing... Good for the Soul! Damon Willams joins Café Mocha to discuss how he transitioned from entrepreneur to comedy and never looked back. He talks about the state of comedy, what’s off limits, and his current “Still Funny AF” Tour. #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 9, 2024Love's Second Chance
Love's Second Chance White House Correspondent April D Ryan updates us on the political climate in DC, Biden, Trump and Stevie Wonder's long history of activism. #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 2, 2024This Christmas Wrapped with Love
This Christmas Wrapped with Love We're spending Christmas with LaTocha. She's got a solo holiday release called This Christmas Wrapped With Love. We'll talk about it and life after reality TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 2, 2024Make 2024 YOUR Year!
Make 2024 YOUR Year! Ready to get your money right in the new year? Tiffany "the Budgetnista" has books, blogs, toolkits and even a Netflix documentary to help you no matter how much or how little money you've got. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 2, 2024"Ladies First" 50 Years of Hip Hop
"Ladies First" 50 Years of Hip Hop MC Lyte and Yo-Yo celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and take us backstage of the Grammys tribute. #GRAMMYSaluteHipHop50 #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 20, 202330th Anniversary: Diary of a Mad Band
30th Anniversary: Diary of a Mad Band Jodeci is back and better than ever. Plus, Bethann Hardison profiles her trailblazing modeling career in the movie Invisible Beauty. #JODECI #InvisibleBeauty #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 20, 2023The First of Its Kind: The Inaugural HBCU Film Festival
The First of Its Kind: The Inaugural HBCU Film Festival The Obamas were there. Colman Domingo and director George C Wolfe from 'Rustin' were there. And Loni Love was one of the judges. We'll talk about the HBCU First Look Film Festival. #HBCUFirstLook #CafeMochaRadio #RustinMovie #ESPNCrossover #BassLawman #Oscars #BlackFilmmakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 30, 2023Breaking the Silence: Depression Doesn't Discriminate
Breaking the Silence: Depression Doesn't Discriminate Therapist Chrys Violet answers your questions about life, love and relationships. Plus, Loni teases the HBCU First Look Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 30, 2023Anointed & Appointed
Anointed & Appointed The Rainbow Push Coalition has a new President. We talk to Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes about the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and the state of Black America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 30, 2023Preserving a Family Legacy
Preserving a Family Legacy We've never seen Cedric the Entertainer like this before. He's now a novelist. His book "Flipping Boxcars" is mostly fact, but part fiction. In it, he takes us back 75 year to tell the story of his grandfather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 30, 2023A Country Boy with City Hustle
A Country Boy with City Hustle Stephen Love gears up for the HBCU First Look Film Festival that gives aspiring HBCU filmmakers their shot. Plus, he looks back at his hit movie They Cloned Tyrone. #HBCUFirstLook #blackfilmmakers #hbcu #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 1, 2023True' Love Letters...
True' Love Letters... This week on Café Mocha we share the love. Contemporary gospel trailblazer Donald Lawrence shows his affection for Twinkie Clark and our own Yo-Yo speaks on her relationship with Tupac and how she knows the ‘true’ love of his life! #loveletters #Tupac #TwinkieClark #clarksisters #exclusive #musicnews #hiphop50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 1, 2023Damaged But Not Destroyed
Damaged But Not Destroyed From a death in the family to experiencing poverty, Pastor Mike Todd says there are many ways we experience trauma. He helps us define it so we can begin to heal it. #MikeTodd #DamagedButNotDestroyed #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 19, 2023A Reconnection with God's Love
A Reconnection with God's Love Erica Campbell’s juggling a radio show, kids, and marriage. But, she made time for a new album, “I Love You,” and to join us on Cafe Mocha. #EricaCampbell #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 19, 2023AFFIRMATION: "I'm the Problem"
AFFIRMATION: "I'm the Problem" K. Michelle stops by Cafe Mocha to talk about her big dream. How she's making strides in the country music world. And yes, we'll talk about Love & Hip Hop and her new show, “My Killer Body.” #KMichelle @CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 10, 2023In-Flight With "The Black Eagle"
In-Flight With "The Black Eagle" Joe and Sherry Madison stop by to talk politics. From Trump’s indictments to Biden’s age, the Black Eagle weighs in on all the hot topics. #JoeMadison #Politics #CafeMochaRadio #theBlackeagle #blacknews #whenweallvote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 27, 2023Celebrating Fashion Week with Invisible Beauty
Celebrating Fashion Week with Invisible Beauty The Godmother of Fashion joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha. Bethann Hardison changed the game for Black models. She talks about her modeling career, motherhood, and new documentary Invisible Beauty. #InvisibleBeauty #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 19, 2023The Impossible Is Possible
The Impossible Is Possible Pastor Mike Jr. took home 8 Stellar Awards this year. He joins Café Mocha to talk about the awards show, his new album, and the truth about his last album Single’s Ministry. #PastorMikeJr #Impossible #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 13, 2023The Fulfillment of Artistry
The Fulfillment of Artistry Sevyn Streeter pays homage to the Godfather of Soul. She talks about her sultry spin on the James Brown classic, “It’s a Man’s World.” #SevynStreeter #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 13, 2023The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv He wanted to hoop for a living. Michael Bivins tells his story of going from hoop dreams to New Edition to BBD. Plus, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. #TheHustleOf617MikeBiv #MLB55 #HipHop50 #UniversalHipHopMuseum #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 28, 2023They're Back: It's a Jodeci Block Party!
They're Back: It's a Jodeci Block Party! K-Ci and Mr. Dalvin look back on the early days of Jodeci and growing up in the music industry, putting Charlotte on the map musically and their hard partying ways. #Jodeci #SummerBlockParty #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 28, 2023LIVE! Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Red Carpet
LIVE! Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Red Carpet Cafe Mocha is on the red carpet of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, a tribute to the Black artists and musicians that call Cincinnati home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 11, 2023Finding YOUR Inner Healing
Finding YOUR Inner Healing A champion for mental health, actress Jenifer Lewis champions for telling the truth. She joins Cafe Mocha to talk about her latest book, Walking in My Joy. And gives steps for stepping into our power. #JeniferLewis #WomenEmpowerment #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 27, 2023‘Comfortable in My Skin’ Love The Feeling!
‘Comfortable in My Skin’ Love The Feeling! Angie Stone has a new album and a new record label. She joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha for a chick-chat about life and why she's more optimistic than ever about her career. #LoveLanguage #LoveTheFeeling #AngieStone #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 19, 2023Brotherhood and Music
Brotherhood and Music For good or bad, they had one of the most watched and talked about Verzuz battles ever. Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V. and Pleasure P had over 7 million live views. They join us to talk about how Verzuz led to them forming the group R.S.V.P. #RayJ #Sammie #BobbyV #PleasureP #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 12, 2023Always Reppin' Our Culture
Always Reppin' Our Culture Now that all the drama about the debt ceiling has died down, AURN’s White House Correspondent, Ebony McMorris, explains what the new package means to our community. #EbonyMcMorris #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 3, 2023Let Us Help You Find 'The One'
Let Us Help You Find 'The One' Kirk and Tammy Franklin join us to talk about their dating reality show "The One." They give good old-fashioned relationship advice. And Kirk shares how his troubled upbringing has impacted their marriage. #TheOne #TheOneatTVOne💍 #KirkFranklin #TammyFranklin #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 26, 2023All Hayes & Forever: Marrying My Best Friend
All Hayes & Forever: Marrying My Bestfriend Before meeting each other, she was Pinky Cole of the Slutty Vegan food chain and he was owner of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks. Then they met, fell in love, started a family and got married. Meet the new power couple. #AllHayesAndForever #Love #HappyFathersDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 21, 2023Has anyone told you today you're beautiful?
Has anyone told you today you're beautiful? Is the pressure to look good on social media driving women to Mommy Makeovers and Brazilian Butt lifts? The short answer is yes. Psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt and Fit Doc Michele Reed give us the long answer. They have details of what could go wrong. And the rise in body dysmorphic disorder. #RIP #JackyOh #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 13, 2023Celebrating Black Music Month
Celebrating Black Music Month Comedian Ms. Pat keeps it real and raw about her sitcom The Ms. Pat Show. And Hip Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall with Pass The Mic Live featuring Big Daddy Kane and an all-star lineup. #BlackMusicMonth #HipHop50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 13, 2023Loves On The Menu
Loves On The Menu Cafe Mocha's serving up love advice for the single and the married. Author Christal Jordan educates the alpha females on what men really want. HGTV's Egypt & Mike share tips on balancing work and play. #dearalphafemale #MarriedToRealEstate #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 7, 2023'Always Love My Mama'
'Always Love My Mama' Kym Whitley’s got a new sitcom with Tisha Campbell. She talks about Act Your Age. And we get an update on her adopted son Joshua. Plus, a mother and daughter team fight Black breast cancer survival with When We All Tri(al). #KymWhitley #WhenWeTrial #CafeMochaRadio #mothersday #lovemymama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 1, 2023A Conversation with God
A Conversation with God LaTocha Scott goes solo. She joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about her music, and the damage reality TV has done to her reputation and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 1, 2023Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop..."Nuff Respect" with Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane looks back at 50 years of hip hop and his legacy while looking forward to Pass the Mic Live at Radio City Music Hall. #HH50 #HipHop #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 15, 2023'Got The Rose Effect'
We’re taking you behind the music with an icon who worked in artist development and is a performance expert. She’s worked with Janet, Diddy, Justin Timberlake. KJ Rose, known as the Hip Hop Whisperer, helped take Lil Nas X from internet fame to global fame. #TheRoseEffect #CafeMochaRadio #HipHop50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 15, 2023Bringing Back The Trust
Bringing Back The Trust Gospel singer JJ Hairston celebrates his new album "Believe Again Vol II" while celebrating his marriage. He shares tips from his book "A Miracle Marriage: I for give you, I trust you, I believe you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 2, 2023The Dresses Behind The Music
The Dresses Behind The Music These Ladies helped put Biggie, Diddy, and Mary J on the map. We'll tLk to the women behind the music responsible for some of the biggest acts in 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 2, 2023Ya Girl Done Made It!
Ya Girl Done Made It! Writers wanted to make her character a nurse, but Ms. Pat wasn't having that. She talks about why The Ms. Pat Show almost didn't happen. And the search for a team who could tell her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 2, 2023The Balancing Act
The Balancing Act After years of flipping houses for HGTV, Egypt Sherrod got the whole family involved in her new show "Married to Real Estate." Egypt and husband Mike talk about the show and protecting their marriage and family while doing reality TV. #MarriedToRealEstate #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 6, 2023Your Side, My Side....The Truth!
Your Side, My Side...The Truth! LaTocha Scott goes solo. She joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about her music, and the damage reality TV has done to her reputation and family. Plus, Gladys Knight called in from the White House to talk about her medal of Honor award from President Biden. #womenhistorymonth #legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 6, 2023Queen of Percussion
Queen of Percussion Sheila E stopped by Cafe Mocha and said artists aren’t getting paid what they should from streaming companies. She’s fighting to change that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 24, 2023He's The Truth
He's The Truth Russell Hornsby is the truth when it comes to actors. From Lincoln Heights to Grimm, he stays working. He joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about the Starz hit series BMF and how the role of Don King landed in his lap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 17, 2023Music For Your Soul
Music For Your Soul Salute Her honoree Maysa stops by Cafe Mocha to talk about her new album - Music For Your Soul. She looks back on her career and celebrates starting her own record label. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 16, 2023Do You Attract the Love You Deserve?
Do You Attract the Love You Deserve? From Iyanla's Fix My Life to author, Christal Jordan has a message for the strong, successful single ladies out there. It's not him, it's you. In her new relationship book, she speaks to the alpha females trying to attract Mr. Right. She stops by Cafe Mocha to tell "Alpha Female It's Not Him, It's You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 2, 2023DO YOU LIKE ME? NOW!
Do You Like Me? Now! Daniel Caesar’s back and saying you can’t “Let Me Go!” He talks to Loni Love and Yo-Yo about his new single that is soaring the charts. Plus, how does he tap back into captivating live audiences after a global pandemic. Join us as Daniel takes us on a journey of his rise to fame and what's next. #DanielCaesar #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 2, 2023Catching Up With The Manns
Catching Up With The Manns David and Tamela Mann join Café Mocha for Valentine’s with their ‘true’ story of love, Life and overcoming the odds! David shares how he hid depression from his family and Tamela talks about how to support a partner through the valley. #valentineday #love #depression #lifelessons #cafemocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 23, 2023Celebrating The Power of Our HBCU Culture
Celebrating The Power of Our HBCU Culture Cafe Mocha looks at the best of Salute Them honoring HBCUs. Actor Lamman Rucker co-hosts. He also takes us inside his latest show The Black Hamptons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 13, 2023It's A New Day for Angie Stone
It’s A New Day for Angie Stone Angie Stone has found love!...did you know she’s a newlywed? Café Mocha catches up with her on new love, new music and why she’s always been a trailblazer with her 70s rap group, The Sequence who paved the way for rappers who sing and rap today like Drake. #newlyweds #hiphop50 #Angiestone #cafemocharadio #love #life #music #marriage #sequence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 2, 2023The Best Man: Final Chapters There's Alot to Unpack!
The Best Man: Final Chapters There's A lot to Unpack! We’ve got the man behind "The Best Man" - Malcolm Lee. We'll find out if this is really the final chapter. Plus, with the death of Twitch and the antics of Kanye West, we explore Black men and mental health with Dr. Judith Joseph. #TheBestMan #MentalHealth #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 24, 2023Walking In MLK's Steps....
Walking In MLK’s Steps…. An advocate for mental health, actress Jenifer Lewis champions for telling the truth. She joins Cafe Mocha to talk about her book, Walking in My Joy that touches on what’s happening in the world today through her outrageous real-life adventures. Plus, she walks in the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King to inspire others. #JeniferLewis #MLKHoliday #CafeMochaRadio #stepintoyourpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 24, 2023Reflections Ringing In 2023
Reflections Ringing In 2023 Cafe Mocha looking back on a fine year. We'll get centered with Iyanla Vanzant, reminisce with Tevin Campbell and uplifted with Ludacris. #HappyNewYear #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 4, 2023My Colorful Christmas
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Published on: December 29, 2022A History Lesson: Black Women In Pop
A History Lesson: Black Women In Pop Where would the Britney Spears and Christina Aguileras be without Whitney and Janet? Music critic and author Danyel Smith talks about the power and influence of the Black pop diva and a rap diva named YoYo who got her through hard times. #sisterhood #Blackmusic #lifeisasong #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 21, 2022Sitting In Gracie's Corner!
Seating In Gracie's Corner! If you had a toddler or preschooler doing the pandemic, thank parents Xxxxx for your child's new best friend Gracie. They saw the lack of AA animated characters for kids and created Gracie's Corner inspired by their daughter. Cafe Mocha catches up with Gracie's parents to find out why kids can't live without this new phenomenal on YouTube. Only on Cafe Mocha.#graciecorner #kids #animation #cafemochakids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 14, 2022Leading With A Vision!
Leading With A Vision! Misty Copeland has been using her platform to inspire, uplift and teach young girls body positivity and self love. She joins us with some tea that shocked Loni Love. Plus, Georgia heads back to the polls Tuesday. Black Voters Matter breaks down the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 8, 2022The Modern Soul Man
The Modern Soul Man We’re spending Thanksgiving with our friend Kenny Lattimore. Known as “The Modern Soul Man,” Kenny talks to us about new music and why he’s thankful for unexpected love. You don’t want to miss Cafe Mocha, it’s just “For You!” #KennyLattimore #CafeMochaRadio #Thanksgiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 1, 2022Barbados Holiday Getaway
Barbados Holiday Getaway Just in time for the holiday, Cafe Mocha TV takes us to the Barbados Food and Rum Festival. We're checking in with VisitBarbados.org for a rum tasting, exploring the island food and meeting Rihanna! #Barbados #CafeMochaRadio #cafemochatv #BarbadosFoodandRum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 23, 2022It's Serious Business
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Published on: November 9, 2022HOMECOMING: Celebrating Our HBCU Joy
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Published on: November 1, 2022Gearing Up For 'My HBCU Joy'
Gearing Up For 'My HBCU Joy' The Salute Them Awards streams Sunday, October 23 at 7pm. Co-hosted by Lamman Rucker, Cafe Mocha takes you behind the scenes as we celebrate HBCUs and trailblazers that include Missy Elliott and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. We'll meet the Shindellas and talk to Lamman about his new show, "The Black Hamptons." #MyHBCUJoy #SaluteTHEMAwards #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 27, 2022Navigating Hollywood
Navigating Hollywood From the Idris Elba movie “Beast” to collaborating with David Arnold on “That Girl Lay Lay” to a podcast with Debbie Allen and Amber Riley, Producer Will Packer talks about navigating Hollywood. Plus, in 2019 we thought we were about to lose Ebony and Jet magazines forever. We’ll meet the woman who not only saved them but is reviving the brand. #WillPacker #EBONYMagazine #CafeMochaRadio7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 18, 2022More Than Conquerors
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Published on: October 12, 2022A Dream Come True
A Dream Come True Yo-Yo just wrapped shooting Disney’s “Saturday” series premiering January 2023. This weekend on Cafe Mocha join her and the 'love of her life' from the 'Disney Dream Cruise' where dreams really do come true! Don't miss it, we have a special surprise announcement. #DisneyDreamCruise #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 4, 2022Do You Know The Emotional Gangster?
Do You Know The Emotional Gangster? P Valley was one of the biggest shows of the Summer. Brandee Evans plays Mercedes, but in real life, she’s a caregiver for her mom too. She talks about balancing those worlds and what she thinks of her character Mercedes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 28, 2022The NFL Players Choir
The NFL Players Choir America's Got Talent's season finale was this week. The Player's Choir didn't win. But the NFL players who make up the choir won the hearts of fans and the league with their version of ‘Lean on Me.’ We talk to former Panther Michael Gaines and former Viking Bryant McKinnie about going from playing at the Super Bowl to singing at the Super Bowl. #ThePlayersChoir #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 22, 2022The Strength of Black Womanhood
The Strength of Black Womanhood Avery*Sunshine has a new makeup line for Black women. After years of not seeing beauty in her full lips, an old photo of her great grandma taught her the beauty and strength of Black womanhood. She joins us to talk about that and her new ‘Four Songs & a Bootleg’ album. #AverySunshine #CafeMochaRadio #BlackWomanhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 22, 2022The Inspiration Behind Lyrics
The Inspiration Behind Lyrics How did a little girl's dream to be a rapper turn into a cartoon? Ludacris joins Cafe Mocha to discuss his best collaboration, fatherhood and creating Karma's World with his daughter. Plus, we'll talk about the Fast & Furious franchise and the impact Yo-Yo had on his career. #Ludacris #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 6, 2022Cafe Mocha Master Class Ubiquitous Weekend
Café Mocha Master Class Ubiquitous Weekend It’s a Ubiquitous Women’s Master Class this weekend on Café Mocha. Iyanla Vanzant drops by with the one thing we need to radically change in our careers and relationships. And, yes, we got her to weigh in on the messy relationships of Nick Cannon and Ne-Yo. Erica Ashe shares her experience with COVID and how she almost didn’t bounce back. #UbiquitousWomensExpo #CafeMochaRadio #UnmaskingThePossibilities #IyanlaVanzant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 29, 2022Making Oldies, But Goodies, New Again
Making Oldies, But Goodies, New Again Everything old is new again! Silk Sonic made Love's Train a number one hit. However, Con Funk Shun did it first. We'll talk to Grammy Award Winner Felton Pilate who not only wrote the hit but went on to turn MC Hammer into a household name. #FeltonPilate #ConFunkShun #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 22, 2022Hey Tevin Campbell...CAN WE TALK?
Hey Tevin Campbell…CAN WE TALK? Everyone has been asking where is Grammy nominated Tevin Campbell? He joins Cafe Mocha to talk about why he stepped away from the music biz, what he did while he was gone and how the “Can We Talk” Challenge helped inspire a comeback. Plus, Tevin and Café Mocha YoYo reminisce on old times as label mates. #TevinCampbell #CanWeTalk #CanWeTalkChallenge #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 15, 2022Beyoncé Show Me Love 'Renaissance' Robin S Party!
Beyonce ‘Show Me Love’ Renaissance’ Robin S Party! The Robin S. single “Show Me Love” still gets people rushing to the dance floor. Just ask Beyonce, she flipped the track and turned it into her “Break My Soul” hit. Robin joins Cafe Mocha to talk about how Beyonce is causing a ‘renaissance’ in her career and she’s more than OK with it! She shares her surprise when Ms. Bey sampled her song “Show Me Love.” #RobinS #BreakMySoul #Beyonce #CafeMochaRadio #showmelove #beyhive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 13, 2022Protecting Our Rights
Protecting Our Rights The prices for gas, food, and homes are all out of control. Our friend, journalist April D. Ryan, says more of our rights could be taken away and Republicans have to be checked by the Democrats. Our vote is essential. Join us this weekend as we talk politics on Café Mocha! #AprilDRyan #Politics #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 3, 2022If It's the Weekend, It's Phat Tuesdays
If It's the Weekend, It's Phat Tuesdays Long before Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish were A-list movie stars, they hit the stage at Phat Tuesdays. Loni Love and comedian Luenell talk about how one comedian's vision helped desegregate comedy clubs nationwide. #PhatTuesdays #Luenell #LoniLove #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 27, 2022Walking Into My Season
Walking Into My Season Sherri Shepherd's new talk show debuts on September 12. She talks about finally getting her dream job. Is she on dating apps looking for love? Sherri talks about her love life and how her friends continue to try to hook her up. #SherriShowTV #SherriShepherd #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 18, 2022Living Legacies
Living Legacies Melba Moore celebrates her Lifetime Achievement Award and being honored by the Grammy Museum of Newark. Plus, Deborah Cox talks about how she helped pioneer R&B music in Canada and being the first Black woman inducted in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. #MelbaMoore #DeborahCox #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 14, 2022Leave It To LeToya
Leave It To LeToya LeToya Luckett co-hosts the 7th Annual Black Music Honors. She joins the ladies for a heart-to-heart about motherhood, healing from divorce, and the tools in her kit that keep her sane. #BlackMusicHonors #LeToyaLuckett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 5, 2022Kingdom Business
Kingdom Business From opening the national Juneteenth special at the Hollywood Bowl to being a multimedia Award-winning Gospel artist, Yolanda Adams prayed for her territory to be expanded. Today she has her own fashion line, new music forthcoming and is hitting the big screen with a leading role on BET+ series "Kingdom Business.". We catch up with Yolanda and chat about everything gospel and beyond. #KingdomBusiness #YolandaAdams #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 5, 2022The Strength of a Father
The Strength of a Father It’s Father’s Day weekend. We’re talking about the state of black men and black fatherhood in America with the National Urban League's Marc H. Morial and our favorite psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt. #HappyFathersDay #NationalUrbanLeague #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 20, 2022Daughters of Musical Legacy
Daughters of Musical Legacy Carrying the legacy of their parents we talk about what it was like growing up as kids? Keisha Jackson drops in to celebrate her mom, Millie Jackson, and Deanna Brown Thomas drops some words of wisdom from Mr. Brown! Be sure to check out Daughters of Legacy who are performing their parents’ greatest hits in concert Father’s Day weekend in Augusta, GA. #JamesBrowndaughter #KeishaJackson #DaughtersofLegacyofficial #MillieJackson #JamesBrown #FathersDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 13, 2022Welcome Black Music Month- A Light That Shines Bright!
Welcome Black Music Month - A Light That Shines Bright! Where would the Britney Spears and Christina Aguileras be without Whitney and Janet? Music critic and author Danyel Smith talks about the power and influence of the Black pop diva and a rap diva named Yo-Yo who got her through hard times. #sisterhood #Blackmusic #lifeisasong #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 3, 2022A Village of Love
A Village of Love DeVon Franklin, award-winning producer, New York Times bestselling author and renowned motivational speaker, unpeels the layers of his childhood in his new Audible book, "It Takes A Woman." He interviews his mother and aunties as they tell the story of his father's death and how they all helped raise him. We discuss life, love and putting family first. #DeVonFranklin #ItTakeAWoman #CafeMochaRadio #familyfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 27, 2022Every Little Step...Living By Faith
Every Little Step...Living By Faith Our hearts are with the families of Buffalo and Texas who are dealing with the senseless loss of their loved ones. This week Bobby Brown stops by Café Mocha and shares how his ‘faith’ has gotten him through his life tragedies. We talk about his early days with New Edition, and what it took to stay together. He gives us a glimpse of his new life, family, and upcoming reality show. Bobby Brown ‘Every Little Step’ A&E Biography airs on Memorial Day. #EveryLittleStep #BobbyBrown #CafeMochaRadio #LivingWithFaith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 20, 2022What Happened From A Comedian's Perspective!
What Happened From A Comedian’s Perspective! Comedian Earthquake was there the night Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. He takes us behind the scenes and shares what happened. Plus, he's got a new Netflix special produced by Chappelle where he tackles a sensitive topic - Health. In case you missed the 2022 Salute Her Awards, catch up On Demand @ Café Mocha Radio YouTube Channel. #Earthquake #LegendaryTour2022 #SaluteHer #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 13, 2022Mother's Day with Tamela & David Mann
Mother's Day with Tamela & David Mann David and Tamela Mann spend Mother's Day weekend with us. They talk about the return of Madea on Netflix, legacy Tyler Perry is creating, and their rules for finding and living your dream. #TamelaandDavidMann #MothersDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 6, 2022The Inside Scoop!
The Inside Scoop! Next time on Cafe Mocha, sportscaster Mike Hill takes us inside the financial meltdown of the Black News Channel where he was the morning man. And he gives his husband’s POV on the showdown between his wife Cynthia Bailey and Todd Bridges on Celebrity Big brother. #BNC #celebritybigbrother #insidescoop #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 30, 2022Unapologetically Fearless
Unapologetically Fearless ESPN's Stephen A. Smith talks about the Lakers losing season, the discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick's future. Plus, how growing up in Brooklyn in a house full of sisters prepared him for his role as a tv personality. #StephenASmith #ESPNFirstTake #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 30, 2022If You BELIEVE, You Can ACHIEVE
If You BELIEVE, You Can ACHIEVE Sherri Shepherd has her own talk show coming soon to a TV near you. She talks about her dream coming true. Is she on dating apps looking for love? Sherri talks about her love life and how her friends continue trying to hook her up. Plus, she's on tour with KEM & Babyface. #SherriShepherd #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 30, 2022Living The Life!
LIVING THE LIFE! Johnny Gill is on the road with New Edition and Charlie Wilson. And he says he's ready for his verzuz battle with Uncle Charlie. Plus, Egypt Sherrod goes from flipping houses on HGTV to collaborating with her husband to create forever homes. #Verzuz #cafemocharadio #HGTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 15, 2022Are You Ready For Love?
Are You Ready For Love? Ready to Love is back for season 5 on OWN. It's all about linking up singles when host, Nephew Tommy, takes us behind the scenes with unexpected love connections, who is kicked off and crazy moments. Plus, we are perplexed on the Will Smith & Chris Rock drama, our listeners check in and voice their ‘perspective’! #ReadyToLove #WillSmith #ChrisRock #Oscars #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 10, 2022Black Media Matters
Black Media Matters Roland Martin talks about the war in Ukraine, how it's impacting the Black students there and what we can do to help. Plus, advertisers spend billions pitching their cars, shoes, food. Roland wants to know why more of that money isn't going to Black-owned media companies. If you want to start your business you'll want to check out Cafe Mocha this weekend. #RolandMartin #BlackMedia #MOBE #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 2, 2022Home Sweet Home…Only By the Grace of God
Home Sweet Home…Only By the Grace of God Three million people and counting have fled Ukraine. Basketball player Maurice Creek talks about the chaos and destruction he witnessed escaping Ukraine. Plus, Loni Love addresses the rumors about The Real. #MauriceCreek #NoWar #LetThereBePeace #LoniLove #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 23, 2022In The Mix With Maxwell
In The Mix With Maxwell Maxwell just hit the road with Anthony Hamilton and Joe for The NIGHT Tour. His inspiration over the past two years has had little to do with music and everything to do with uplifting the culture Don’t miss Maxwell, next time on Café Mocha! #blacksummers'NIGHT #TheNightTour #Maxwell #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 13, 2022Celebrating Women Making History
Celebrating Women Making History Cafe Mocha kicks off Women's History Month featuring young women who are “Creating a Movement” with their advocacy work. Plus, we revisit women with resilience; Omarosa Manigault Newman, Teri Williams (President of OneUnited Bank) and Cynthia Erivo takes us back from her childhood to her success today. #OmarosaManigaultNewman #OneUnitedBank #CynthiaErivo #WomensHistoryMonth #CafeMochaRadio #CreatingAMovement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 9, 2022SPOTLIGHT: The Original Bad Girl of Comedy
SPOTLIGHT: The Original Bad Girl of Comedy Before Tiffany Haddish was THEE Tiffany Haddish. Before Kevin Hart hit Hollywood's A List. And long before Loni Love won her Emmy, they all got their starts at a comedy night in Hollywood called - Phat Tuesdays. Comedienne Luenell joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to reminisce about Phat Tuesdays. #Luenell #PhatTuesdays #CafeMochaRaadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 2, 2022Mental Health: You Never Know...
Mental Health: You Never Know... With the rash of high-profile suicides, we’re talking about mental health. What one question can you ask to check on someone’s mental health? How do you know when to take teenagers’ threats seriously? What should we all be doing to protect our own mental health? Clinical psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt answers these questions and has tools that will empower all of us. #MentalHealthAwareness #CafeMochaRadio #SuicidePrevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 25, 2022Valentine's Day with The Soul Storyteller
Valentine's Day with The Soul Storyteller Next time on Cafe Mocha Anthony Hamilton gives details on his verzus battle with Musiq Soulchild. He's got love tips for Valentine's Day on dating during COVID, introducing your kids to your dates and recognizing a good woman. Plus, he talks about his new line of grits and cornbread. #LoveIsTheNewBlack #AnthonyHamilton #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 15, 2022Celebrating Today's Black History Makers
Celebrating Today's Black History Makers After years flipping real estate on HGTV, Egypt Sherrod brings the whole family along for her new show Married to Real Estate. She talks about bringing cameras into her home and why she hasn't done it before. Plus, she's the first Black woman to reach VP status in the LA Lakers organization. We're talking to Kiesha Nix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 8, 2022Fight For Our Vote
Fight For Our Vote April D. Ryan celebrates 25 years covering The White House. We're talking equal rights, insurrection, and voter suppression. Plus, Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to President Obama, joins First Lady Michelle Obama in a fight for voting rights. #AprilDRyan #ValerieJarrett #WhenWeAllVote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 1, 2022Checking In With Johnny Gill
Checking In With Johnny Gill Café Mocha checks in with Johnny Gill on 2022. He looks back at the AMA performance with his boys New Kids On The Block and upcoming tour with New Edition. Plus, he's ready for a verzuz battle and it's with a legend. What’s your guess? Wear your mask…COVID isn’t over yet, pediatrician Dr. Samira Brown weighs in on omicron and kids. #JohnnyGill #NewEdition #BeatingCovid #CafeMochaRadio #wearyourmask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 24, 2022Righteous Troublemakers
Righteous Troublemakers Rev. Al Sharpton celebrates the unsung names and faces behind the Rights Movement as we celebrate MLK Day. He weighs in on the life sentence for the men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery, the Capitol Riots and what Black and Latino people need to do to protect our rights in this country. #MLKDay #RighteousTroublemakers #RevAlSharpton #CafeMochaRadio #MLKHoliday #UnsungHeroes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 17, 2022The Dynamics of Friendship
The Dynamics of Friendship What happens when a female hip hop group from the 90s decides to make a comeback? Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez join Cafe Mocha to talk about the ABC show "Queens." Plus, Thomas Q Jones tackles the image of black men on television. #QueensABC #Johnsons #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 12, 2022Music Royalty Tales
Music Royalty Tales We’re bringing in the New Year with throwback interviews from Morris Day and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis from tales of Prince and the time, to being worldwide music legends. #HappyNewYear #MorrisDay #JamAndLewis #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 3, 2022The Joy of Christmas
The Joy of Christmas Darlene Love is a staple at Christmas! She’s here to talk about her Christmas hit, “Baby Please Come Home.” Plus, Loni Love talks to Romeo Miller and the cast of Bounce TV’s “Who Is Christmas Eve?” on Café Mocha! #MerryChristmas #DarleneLove #WhoIsChristmasEve #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 27, 2021She Beat The Game!
She Beat The Game! Omarosa is the only Black woman to win a huge lawsuit against Donald Trump. He tried to silence her voice and stop the publication of her book that became a #1 New York Times best seller. She talks about the lawsuit, what Democrats must do to stop Trump, and surprising revelations on her role in his legacy. #OMAROSA #NewDay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 20, 2021Renewing Your Hope
Renewing Your Hope He grew up on the Southside of Chicago and his "Summer Job" turned him into a child star. Kel Mitchell shares his journey from the Chi to Nickelodeon. Plus, he's got a Christmas movie and his book Blessed Mode is the perfect challenge for the new year. #BlessedMode #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 13, 2021Drama Therapy: An Alternative Universe
Drama Therapy: An Alternate Universe Keri Hilson has been channeling that pinned up pandemic energy into acting. She talks about bonding with Lisa Rae on the set of the new film "For the Love of Money." Plus, she weighs in on the state of the music and the new trend of artists defying their old record labels by re-recording their hit albums. #KeriHilson #ForTheLoveOfMoney #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 6, 2021The Epitome of Family
The Epitome of Family We're spending Thanksgiving with the married duo of Kindred the Family Soul. They talk about their new album Auntie & Unc and how they pulled out their old skates to promote it. Plus, they take us into their home for their Thanksgiving traditions and how their family survived the pandemic. #KindredTheFamilySoul #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 29, 2021Rockin' in the Kitchen: A Fierce Holiday Competition
Rockin' in the Kitchen: A Fierce Holiday Competition Tis’ the season and Kym Whitley's got a holiday special on OWN TV. She joins Cafe Mocha to talk about her new cooking competition show, life with her son during the pandemic lockdown and her podcast with fellow comedy sister Sherri Shepherd. #OWNForTheHolidays #TwoFunnyMamas #CafeMochaRadio #MochaPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 22, 2021Following Her Secret Passion!
Following Her Secret Passion! Cynthia Erivo remembers the DAY she first realized she wanted to be a singer. She was 5. Café Mocha talks to her about the long-awaited debut album, life during the pandemic and following her real passion...music! #CynthiaErivo #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 15, 2021Living My Best Life
Living My Best Life Lil Duval has a comedy special on AllBlk streaming app. He joins us to talk about censorship, being a comedian in the time of cancel culture, and how he turned a song parody into a hit record. Plus, AfroZons’ Sheila O shares how YOU can win a chance to visit Dubai for the Sound Off Conference. #LilDuval #SheilaO #Dubai #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 8, 2021Taking Control of Your Health
Taking Control of Your Health Cafe Mocha is addressing physical and mental health. NYU's Dr. Villanueva answers our questions and addresses the myths around the Covid-19 vaccine. Plus, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child talks about protecting our mental health. #MentalHealthAwareness #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 1, 2021Chuck D Standing Up to Colorectal Cancer
Chuck D Standing Up to Colorectal Cancer Legendary hip hop artist Chuck D joins Cafe Mocha to talk about hip hop turning 50, the recent loss of so many Black men in hip hop, and how he wants to stand up to colon cancer as a Member of the Hip Hop Public Health Advisory Board. #StandUpToCancer #HipHopPublicHealth #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 25, 2021Reclaim Your Throne
Reclaim Your Throne What happens when a female hip hop group from the 90s decides to make a comeback? Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez join Cafe Mocha to talk about the new ABC show "Queens." Naturi & Eve reunite after 20 year, Brandy picks up the mic to rap, and Nadine talks about playing a hip hop and r&b star alongside women who are chart toppers in real life. Plus, Ricki Fairley, founder of Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, raising awareness about the disease. #Queens #cafemocharadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 18, 2021The Singles Ministry
The Singles Ministry Next time on Cafe Mocha, Pastor Mike Jr.'s new album is called "Singles Ministry Vol. 1." Tired of hearing people complain about being single? He produced a whole album geared at helping single people embrace the single life. He shares his wisdom on ministering to the unhappily single. #SinglesMinistry #PastorMikeJr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 11, 2021Reaching a New Generation
Reaching a New Generation David Banner is known as a rapper, producer, and actor. But, the activist joins us to talk about receiving the Salute THEM Award, his long history of activism and some sound advice for his brothas and sistas. #myHBCUjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 4, 2021Overcoming the Odds...
Overcoming the Odds… Yo-Yo takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming Love & Hip Hop Family Reunion secretly filming in California. September is Sickle Cell Awareness month. We talk to a sickle cell warrior whose been braving the disease, and a doctor who breaks down Sickle cell and the importance of donating blood to help fight the disease. #YoYoFearless #LHHH #SickleCellAwareness #overcomingtheodds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 27, 2021My HBCU Joy
My HBCU Joy As part of the Salute THEM Awards, Cafe Mocha went from one coast to the other to honor our HBCUs. We visited 3 campuses, honored major HBCU alumni like rapper David Banner and organizations that have been fighting for higher education for Black students for decades. HBCUs take center stage on Cafe Mocha. #myHBCUjoy #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 20, 2021Finding Our Lost Kings and Queens
Finding our Lost Black Kings and Queens Marriage and Family therapist Jay Barnett celebrates love with Cafe Mocha! He shares tips for couples who’ve been on pandemic lockdown to singles trying to get back in the groove. #JayBarnett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 13, 2021Power of Black TV
Power of Black TV Before Oprah or Arsenio there was a PBS show called Soul! that launched superstars and became a national platform for the Black Power movement. A new documentary on HBO Max looks at Ellis Haizlip, the man behind the groundbreaking show. Plus, season 6 of Queen Sugar kicks off Tuesday. Actress Tina Lifford talks about the power of Aunt Vi, OWN and Ava Duvernay. #MrSoul #QueenSugar #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 6, 2021Learn To Be Human
Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tye Tribbett joins us to talk about the Stellar Awards, his new forthcoming album, fatherhood, family and more. Plus, we’re gearing up to pay tribute to some phenomenal HBCU graduates at the Salute THEM Awards on September 12. You don’t want to miss it. #TyeTribbett #CafeMochaRadio #MyHBCUjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 30, 2021Mask Up & Stay Safe!
Mask Up & Stay Safe! Restrictions lifted. Masks off. Sexologist Dr. Rachael Ross talks about the rise in STDs and safe Summer loving in COVID times. Plus, Drs. Reed and Villanueva answer your questions and dispel myths about covid and the vaccine. #CafeMochaRadio #UnitedToPrevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 23, 2021Getting Real About Depression
Getting Real About Depression Grammy-Award winning singer Michelle Williams gets real about mental health. She says, “it's time the Black community does the same.” Her new book tells her story and gives others tools and tips for recognizing when there's a problem and how to begin solving it. #MichelleWilliams #CafeMochaRadio #CheckingIn #MentalHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 16, 2021Men on the Move
Men on the Move Next time on Cafe Mocha, talk show host Tavis Smiley just bought a talk radio station in Los Angeles and he's got big plans. Plus, we'll meet Marcus Flowers, the Black Army veteran, taking on Majorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14 District. #CafeMochaRadio #TavisSmiley #MarcusFlowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 9, 2021A Black Man's Perspective
A Black Man’s Perspective Is Hollywood scared of portraying real Black men? The days of the one-dimensional Black male character are over. This week, Cedric the Entertainer releases the dramedy "Johnson" that explores the complicated lives of four Black men. Thomas Q. Jones joins us to talk about his role in the Bounce TV original series that he calls unapologetically Black! #Johnson #CafeMochaRadio #BlackMen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 2, 2021The Year of the Woman
The Year of the Woman It’s the Year of the Woman! Jazmine Sullivan gives women a voice in Heaux Tales. And Leela James releases her new album "See Me" on July 30. She talks about the lessons learned during lockdown and motherhood . #JazmineSullivan #LeelaJames #SaluteHer #Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 26, 2021Real Stories of the Black and Brown Communities
Real Stories of The Black and Brown Communities Retired ATL detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez share their thoughts about police brutality and the failures of policing Black and Brown communities. And the latest season of ATL Homicide. Plus, we talk about pimps, drug dealers and financial scams with the journalist behind the Nat Geo series Trafficked. #ATLHomicideDetectives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 19, 2021Celebrating Black Music 24/7
Celebrating Black Music 24/7 From Tony-winning actress to R&B hit maker, Melba Moore has stood the test of time. She joins us to talk about the road she helped pave and how much further we have to go. Plus, Loni Love is celebrating her birthday and gives us the scoop on what she has planned. #MelbaMoore #LoniLove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 12, 2021Celebrating Black and Bold Men
Celebrating Black and Bold Men Cafe Mocha celebrates men who are black and bold. Journalist Mike Hill talks about his new marriage to RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey and new gig as the morning news anchor on BNC. Plus, Rod Johnson went from a corporate job to grinding coffee beans in his friend's garage and then launching the BLK & Bold coffee and tea line. #MikeHill #BNCNews #BlkandBold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 5, 2021ESSENCE Festival of CULTURE: LIVE LOUD
ESSENCE Festival of CULTURE: LIVE LOUD We're celebrating the kick off of the ESSENCE Festival of CULTURE featuring Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled and more. Plus, Loni Love hits Celebrity Family Feud with her "family" and she gets clowned by Steve Harvey. #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 28, 2021Bringing Home The Gracie Award & Juneteenth Freedom Day
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Published on: June 23, 2021Celebrating Black Music Month
Celebrating Black Music Month Cafe Mocha celebrates the Best of the Salute Them Awards tribute to Black music. DOVE Award-winning gospel singer Maranda Curtis gives a show stopping tribute to Dr. Bobby Jones. H.E.R honors her hometown inspiration Sly Stone as the ladies of Cafe Mocha broadcast from the new National Museum of African American Music. #BMM #SaluteTHEMAwards #NMAAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 15, 2021CMR & Sybil Wilkes; Finding New Tomorrows Pt. 4
Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 8, 2021The Soundtrack of Our Lives
The Soundtrack of Our Lives Cafe Mocha celebrates legends of Black Music at the Salute Them Awards presented by Toyota and AARP. Loni Love sits down with one of the honorees, Earth Wind & Fire. Phillip Bailey, Verdine White and drummer Ralph Johnson look back at the legacy Maurice White created more than 50 years ago. #EarthWindAndFire #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 7, 2021CMR & Sybil Wilkes; Finding New Tomorrows Pt. 3
Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 1, 2021Champions For Change
Champions For Change Cafe Mocha is gearing up for the Salute THEM Awards airing Sunday, June 6 on BNC TV. This weekend, Jamal Josef details choreographing Beyonce’s iconic Coachella performance and his mission to advocate for young black male dancers. Plus, Taraji P Henson talks about mental health and the Black community. #SaluteTHEMAwards #TarajiPHenson #JamalJosef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 29, 2021CMR & Sybil Wilkes; Finding New Tomorrows Pt. 2
Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 25, 2021My Name Is Love...
My Name Is Love... Cafe Mocha is honoring Black music royalty June 6th at the Salute THEM Awards including Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love. This show, she shares stories of the early days bringing Black music to white audiences and working with Phil Spector, the man who was both a genius and a madman. Legendary doo wop singer Darlene Love next time on Cafe Mocha. #SaluteTHEMAwards #DarleneLove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 22, 2021Leela James Upclose & Salute THEM Awards
Leela James Upclose & Salute THEM Awards Leela James almost turned down TV One's invite to be featured on Unsung. She explains why, how she's changed during the pandemic and stepping into full womanhood. Plus, we are a few weeks away from celebrating the “soundtrack of our lives” at the Salute THEM Awards with Sly Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire and more on June 6, 2021. #LeelaJames #Complicated #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 15, 2021A Mother's Love
A Mother's Love Cafe Mocha celebrates the struggles of motherhood asking: How do you repair a relationship when you weren't the best mom? From Red Table Talk, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, talks about her relationship with daughter Jada Pinkett-Smith. Plus, the mother of Eric Garner shares thoughts for mothers in mourning. #PositivelyGam #BlackLivesMatter #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 8, 2021CMR & Sybil Wilkes; Finding New Tomorrows Pt. 1
Sybil Wilkes 'What You Need To Know', and Cafe Mocha Radio have come together to launch a unique caregiving, Alzheimer's and aging series, 'Finding New Tomorrows', a four episode podcast for caregivers in search of their Next Best Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 3, 2021Taking The Next Step
Taking The Next Step Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis look back at the days when they were broke, struggling musicians and anticipating the release of their first album as a duo. Plus, imagine being diagnosed with autism in your 30s. Poet Morgan Harper Nichols shares her story. #JamAndLewis #MorganHarperNichols #SaluteHerAwards #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 2, 2021State of the Nation Leaders
State of the Nation Leaders Guilty…Guilty…Guilty! The verdict is in on Derek Chauvin. But what now, what does it take for reform? Journalist April D Ryan has inside info on how the leaders inside the White House responded and exclusive news about a political race that will be a ‘game changer’ in Texas. And Roland Martin explains why the fight isn't over and why every vote matters to assure the George Floyd Policing Act is passed into law. #blackvotesmatter #timeisnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 25, 2021Soul of a Nation
Soul of a Nation ABC tackles the Tulsa Massacre 100 years later. Steve Osunsami, ABC News correspondent, takes us to the town in the series Soul of A Nation and he hosts a new podcast called Tulsa's Buried Truth. He meets the families, uncovers the secrets, and talks about reparations. #SoulOfANation #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 17, 2021The New Age of Voting Laws
The New Age of Voting Laws Loni Love weighs in on the feud between Sheryl Underwood and Sharon Osborne and the realities of a live daytime talk show. Plus, people calling the new laws in Georgia voter suppression. Our 2021 Salute Her honoree LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter and Stephanie Young of When We All Vote talk about Georgia and how these new voting laws are spreading to other states. #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #SaluteHerAwards #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 11, 2021Creating A Legacy
Creating A Legacy We look at the Best of Salute Her presented by Toyota and AARP featuring Holly Robinson Peete, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, along with the founders of My Brown Baby and Slutty Vegan. Plus, a throwback to our interview with Deneice Williams. #SaluteHerAwards #CreatingALegacy #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 5, 2021Real Detectives. Unreal Stories.
Real Detectives. Unreal Stories. From ATL Homicide, Retired ATL detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez share their thoughts about police brutality and the failures of policing Black and Brown communities Plus, we’re still celebrating women who are creating a legacy! We take you to our Salute Her Awards with stars Cynthia Erivo and Holly Robinson Peete. #SaluteHerAwards #CreatingALegacy #ATLHomicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 27, 2021Saluting Our Culture
Saluting Our Culture Unsung" returns for season 11 with a closer look at Morris Day. He joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about the old days when instruments were live and he, Andre Cymone and Prince were one of the top bands in Minneapolis. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we honor Holly Robinson Peete and Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Virtual Salute Her Awards. RSVP at SaluteHer.com to join us March 21 at 7PM EST. #MorrisDay #SaluteHerAwards #SaluteHer #CreatingALegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 21, 2021The Return of Queen Sugar
The Return of Queen Sugar Before Queen Sugar, Hollywood wouldn't have produced a series about a Black family that owned a farm. Tina Lifford, Aunt Vi, talks about the powerful storytelling and relatable characters that won people over. #QueenSugar #CreatingALegacy #SaluteHerAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 14, 2021Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America Scared to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Brooklyn ER Dr. Arabia Molette says Black and Brown people will continue dying at higher rates, if we don't. Plus, Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter takes us from Wakanda to Zamunda in Coming 2 America. #Coming2America #Zamunda #CreatingALegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 8, 2021Loving & Accepting Your Truth
Loving & Accepting Your Truth Fresh from her performance at the Super Bowl, Jazmine Sullivan talks about the unexpected opportunity. She weighs in on Heaux Tales, men policing women's bodies and her relationship with her body. #JazmineSullivan #HeauxTales #CafeMochaRadio #CreatingTheLegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 28, 2021Four Icons....One Night
Four Icons....One Night Next time on Cafe Mocha, One Night in Miami is up for several NAACP Image Awards and Golden Globes. By the end of award season, Regina King may take home an award for best director. We talk Leslie Odom, Jr. and Aldis Hodge about the play-turned-award winning film. #OneNightInMiami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 21, 2021Celebrating the Life of a 'Supreme' Legend
Celebrating the Life of a ‘Supreme’ Legend Next time on Cafe Mocha, Family therapist Jay Barnett gives us tips for married couples and singles…Love in Quarantine. Plus, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Wilson of the Supremes with a look back at our last chat with her. #MaryWilson #JayBarnett #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 13, 2021A True American Treasure
A True American Treasure Debbie Allen reveals a new health diagnosis and details the way this disease has impacted her whole family. Plus, he left the NFL to become a neurosurgeon. Dr. Myron Rolle shares his thoughts on playing ball during a pandemic. #DebbieAllen #MyronRolle #Superbowl #NationalKidneyFoundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 5, 2021Finding 'Peace of Mind With Taraji'
FINDING ‘PEACE OF MIND WITH TARAJI’ Taraji P. Henson wants Black people to stop acting so strong and deal with our mental health. She talks about her new Facebook Watch show that advocates Black healing. Plus, TPH by Taraji haircare products help get our scalps and hair healthy. #TPHByTaraji #PeaceOfMindWithTaraji #CafeMochaRadio #StandInSoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 29, 2021NEW BEGINNINGS…Celebrating the Best In Who We Are
NEW BEGINNINGS…Celebrating the Best In Who We Are We’re celebrating the Inauguration with the Best of ‘Salute Them Awards’ featuring words of wisdom from principal ballerina Misty Copeland and Mr. Entertainment Doug E. Fresh. Plus, a doctor on a mission to protect underserved communities against COVID-19 and a young leader teaching the world that Black Lives DO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 22, 2021There's Something Funny Going On!
There’s Something Funny Going On! The new docu-series, Trafficked, takes us deep inside the Jamaican lottery scam and the players behind some of the biggest black market industries in the world. We'll talk to Mariana van Zeller. Plus, Tommy Davidson made us laugh on In Living Color. He shares the story of his life and it's nothing to laugh at. #traffickedwithmarianavanzeller #TommyDavidson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 15, 2021From Broadway to the Big Screen
From Broadway to the Big Screen This show we’re taking you from Broadway to the big screen. Broadway may be shut down but we’re talking to one of the stars of the Tony Award Winning musical "Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations." Plus, we’ve been waiting over 30 years for the sequel to Coming 2 America - Vanessa Bell Calloway says it was worth the wait. #Coming2America #AintTooProud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 7, 2021A Very Special Christmas
We’re celebrating 50 years since Donny Hathaway released "This Christmas" and his daughter Donnita joins us. Plus, have you seen "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey"? We've got the producer Lyn Sisson-Talbert on the long journey from David E. Talbert's pen to streaming on Netflix. #JingleJangle #ThisChristmas #MerryChristmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 25, 2020Discovering Your True Worth
Bow Wow's mom went from a job in Corporate America to helping raise a star. Teresa Caldwell shares her book and her journey. Plus, nurse Shawn Hendricks has been caring for COVID patients since the pandemic hit. She became the first person vaccinated at the University of Maryland Medical Center and explains why Black people must get the vaccination. #TeresaCaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 18, 2020Sweet Black Butterflies
This week remember our dear friend Natalie Desselle Reid known for her roles in ‘B.A.P.S.,’ ‘Cinderella,’ and ‘Eve’ gone too soon. R&B fans fell in love with Deniece Williams’ love jams, the movie Footloose sent her song "Let's Hear It For the Boy" to #1 on the pop chart. Today, Deneice is still making music and talks to us from singing background for Stevie Wonder to how she stumbled across her latest hit. #WhenYouLoveSomebody #DenieceWilliams #NatalieDesselle #gonetoosoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 11, 2020Strengthening Marriage During A Pandemic
Strengthening Marriage During A PandemicFrom the Winans family, Juan and Lisa Winans share secrets for maintaining and even strengthening your marriage during the pandemic. Plus, they talk about their Billboard #1 Gospel Airplay single, “It Belongs To Me,” featuring six-time Grammy Award winner Marvin L. Winans. #JuanAndLisaWinans #ItBelongsToMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 4, 2020'A Celebration of Our Culture'
'A Celebration of Our Culture’ The second virtual Salute THEM Awards streams on Black Friday in celebration of our culture. We’re honoring some phenomenal history markers including Patti LaBelle, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Doug E. Fresh and Misty Copeland among others. And to celebrate, we're doing a throwback Thanksgiving interview with Ms. Patti and Pastor Caesar shares her walk from the Civil Rights movement to BLM. #SaluteTHEMAwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 27, 2020The POWER of Black Women
The POWER of Black Women A record number of Black voters cast their ballots in the November election. Now Georgia can change the Senator and the game. This week Café Mocha talks to filmmaker Lisa Cortes, producer of ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY and the Executive Director of Pro Georgia Tamieka Atkins about the power of Black women, the black vote, Georgia's upcoming special election, and the power of Stacey Abrams! #WWAV #blackvotersmatter #VoteGABlue #powerofblackwomen #standinsoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 20, 2020Travel, Education, & COVID-19
Cafe Mocha Travels expert Vanessa James weighs in on the safest airlines to fly during covid and educator Dr. Steve Perry answers the question all school age parents are wondering - Is it safe for kids to go back to school? #SafeTravel #Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 13, 2020Keep Your Mind, Body & Soul Right!
Keep Your Mind, Body & Soul Right! This week we take a ‘DEEP’ breath, stay patient, and focus on our health. They’re calling it a Twindemic. What happens when flu season and the pandemic collide? Family doctor Michele C. Reed gives her tips on staying healthy and how the virus is still impacting her health. Plus, our naturopathic doctor, LaJoyce Brookshire, reveals the two biggest tips for surviving the virus and keeping the faith. #Twindemic #COVID19 #GlobalPandemic #patience #Election2020 #Mindbodysoul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 6, 2020'Keeping It Real- Every VOTE Matters'
'Keeping Its Real- Every VOTE Matters' Roland Martin chimes in on Ice Cube and the Black man’s relationship with voting. Plus, one final look at Biden and Trump before election day. #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #ElectionDay2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 31, 2020Finding Our Voice and Vote!
Finding Our Voice and Vote! When We All Vote was put together as a non-partisan effort to encourage the millions who didn't vote in 2016 to vote this election. Board member, Valerie Jarrett, joins us to talk about voter suppression, voting down ballot, and how we use our voice with our VOTE! #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #VOTE2020 #standinsoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 23, 2020"It's OK to be Black" & VOTE
'It’s OK to be Black’ & VOTE Sr. Advisor to the Biden/Harris campaign, Karine Jean-Pierre talks about voter suppression, education and the power of the Black vote. Plus, newcomer Jac Ross talks about getting discovered by renounced producer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins and the inspiration behind his anthem ‘It’s OK to be Black’. #WhenWeAllVote #BlackVotersMatter #JacRoss #KarineJeanPierre #standinsoulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 16, 2020Marching to the Polls!
Marching to the Polls! The election is less than a month away. White House Correspondent April D. Ryan talks voter suppression, the Trump White House, and the importance of the 2020 vote. The Mother of Black Hollywood, actress Jenifer Lewis, preaches happiness and sanity during these difficult times. #BlackVotersMatter #WhenWeAllVote #JeniferLewis #AprilRyan #Uncensored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 9, 2020Anything For You
Anything For YouComing up on Cafe Mocha, Ledisi stops by to deliver her new album, “The Wild Card,” that will take you back to reminisce on Luther and Quincy. She talks about being on lockdown and how she calls on her confidence and strength. #standinsoulidarity #TheWildCard #AnythingForYou #Ledisi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 1, 2020Reinventing Yourself
Reinventing Yourself This week on Café Mocha, CeeLo Green talks about reinventing himself for his new project and the future of Goodie Mob. Plus, it's one of the hottest new shows on Starz this Summer…Thomas Q. Jones joins us from P Valley. #CeeLoGreen #PValley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 25, 2020Take Your Knee Off My Neck
"Take Your Knee Off My Neck"Lamman Rucker, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, The Clark Sisters - We've got the Best of Salute Them. Plus, Pastor Shirley Caesar speaks out about the Black Lives Matter movement and her new song "Take Your Knee Off My Neck." #SaluteTHEMAwards #Soulidarity #PastorShirleyCaesar #TakeYourKneeOffMyNeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 18, 2020OPEN MIKE: Mike Hill
OPEN MIKE: Mike HillFox Sports personality Mike Hill shares the pain and trauma of his life in his new book Open Mike. He gives details of what led him to love and happiness with Real Housewives’ Cynthia Bailey. Also, elections are around the corner and we have Black Voters Matter to help prepare us for the polls. #OpenMike #SaluteTHEMAwards #BlackVotersMatter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 11, 2020Marla Gibbs: A LivingTreasure
Marla Gibbs: A Living Treasure Cafe Mocha is honoring Marla Gibbs at the Salute THEM Awards on Sept. 12. She reminisces on The Jeffersons and gives the backstory on her spin-off 227. Plus, we'll unearth a piece of Black history. The movie Mr. Soul highlights one of the Blackest talk shows ever on TV. #SaluteTHEMAwards www.SaluteTHEMAwards.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 4, 2020Simply A True D.I.V.A.
Simply A True D.I.V.A. Crowned our 2012 Salute Her: Community Activist honoree, Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been fighting for our rights since Dreamgirls. She joins us to talk about the power of sisterhood and her excitement over the Black Lives Matter movement. #SherylLeeRalph #SimplyDiva #SaluteTHEMAwards #soulidarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 28, 2020KEM: No Longer R&B's Best Kept Secret
KEM: No Longer R&B's Best Kept SecretWith “Lie to Me” marking KEM’s 6th #1 song, he’s no longer “R&B’s Best Kept Secret!” He joins us to share his life and gets candid about marriage and tips on finding true love. Plus, we're kicking off the 10th Annual Salute Her Awards Tour, but this year there's a twist. We're also saluting THEM - men, groups and organizations blazing trails. #KEM #MusicbyKEM #CafeMochaRadio #SaluteTHEMAwards #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 21, 2020Stand In Soulidarity: It's Time For A Change
Stand In Soulidarity: It's Time For A ChangeStand in Soulidarity! Black Lives Matter was formed in response to the death of Trayvon Martin. This weekend, Sybrina Fulton talks about Black Lives Matter today, the death of George Floyd and why she feels it’s important to take a seat as Miami-Dade County commissioner, District 1. #SybrinaFulton #TrayvonMartin #BLM #WeekendRadio #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 14, 2020Worth The Wait
Worth The Wait It’s been “Worth The Wait!” This weekend, Tank talks about life in quarantine, making music from home and the ups and downs of his career. #WorthTheWait #CafeMochaRadio #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 7, 2020Our Unconditional Terms For Peace
D.L. Hughley's got a new book called “Surrender White People” and we’ll get into Trump, the protests and surviving Covid-19. This week’s SWAG Award goes to President and CEO of The National Urban League Marc Morial for his work in our community. #weekendradio #cafemocharadio #SurrenderWhitePeople #NationalUrbanLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 31, 2020The Commitment March
The Commitment MarchRev. Al Sharpton joins us to talk about the National Action Network’s upcoming Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks marking the 47th Anniversary of the March on Washington and his issues with the Trump Administration. Plus, “Love & Basketball” turns 20 this year and director Gina Prince Bythewood stops by to discuss her classic film and new hit “The Old Guard” with Charlize Theron on Netflix. #NANMOW2020 #TheOldGuard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 24, 2020Fun & Finances
Fun & Finances Tommy Davidson of “In Living Color” shares stories of being raised by a white family in the suburbs that’s in his recent book “Living In Color.” If you’re worried about your money now that COVID-19 relief funds are coming to an end, The Budgetnista says this is a great time to negotiate everything. #YourMoneyMatters #WeAreInThisTogether #MochaCares #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 17, 2020IT'S SUMMER MADNESS!
IT'S SUMMER MADNESS...This weekend on Café Mocha, it’s Summer Madness with Robert Bell of Kool & The Gang. Also, branding guru Rushion McDonald joins us to talk about staying safe and sane during the COVID-19 pandemic. #SummerMadness #WearYourMask #WeekendRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 10, 2020One Word....Stokley!
ONE WORD….STOKLEY! You may have first heard his voice with Mint Condition but today Stokley's got his very own #1 hit single “She…” as a solo artist. He joins Cafe Mocha to talk about his upcoming album 'Sankofu' and its roots from Ghana, raising kids that play music and collaborating with Snoop. Have a safe 4th of July! #stokley #music #weekendradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 3, 2020We Declare Victory
Karen Clark Sheard joins us to celebrate The Clark Sisters biopic, 17th album and reminisce on Bonnie Pointer and the Pointer Sisters. Plus, you don’t want to miss the premiere of our new Café Mocha 2 Go digital series featuring ‘what’s hot’ and our sisters in radio. @dejavuspeaks @alwaysaskasia @candicewilliamsonair @victoriaonpaper @dedeinthemorning @kandieastman #cafemocha2go #weekendradio #TheClarkSisters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 26, 2020Celebrating Our Heritage
CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE Café Mocha is Celebrating Juneteenth and Father’s Day with Anthony Hamilton. He talks about his new song featuring Rick James, words of advice from his father, the importance of hard work and heritage building. #Fathersday #BlackLivesMatter #BlackWallStreet #Juneteenth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 19, 2020Time To Take Action!
Time To Take Action!Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee unveiled a bill this week to address the death of George Floyd. She talks about COVID-19, the protests and why this is nothing like she's ever seen. And newly appointed Joe Biden senior advisor and Café Mocha 2019 Salute Her: Community Activist honoree Karine Jean-Pierre shares her story of Hope, Hard Work and the Promise of America from her book Moving Forward. #changeagent #movingforward #weekendradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 12, 2020#TheShowMustBePaused
#TheShowMustBePaused Just when we thought it couldn't get worse, the protests begin. WH journalist April D. Ryan joins us to break down the media coverage. Plus, we’re celebrating Black Music Month with Ro James who has a brand new album. #CafeMochaRadio #BlackLivesMatter #MANTIC #VOTE #TheShowMustBePaused Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 4, 2020Now Streaming
NOW STREAMING… It’s all about the men this week on Café Mocha Radio, some know David A. Arnold as a writer of our favorite black sitcoms and others from his Instagram. But, we get to know him in his new Netflix stand up special “Fat Ballerina.” And Michael Boatman joins us to talk about the CBS All Access drama “The Good Fight” and how he never planned on having a career in Hollywood. Multi-Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin receives the SWAG Award for his trailblazing contributions to the music industry. #CafeMochaRadio #FatBallerina #TheGoodFight #leadingmen #swagaward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 29, 2020Laughter Is Good For The Soul
Laughter Is Good For The Soul Comedian Deon Cole spends Memorial Day weekend with Café Mocha. There’s one thing he’s not laughing about…the pandemic. He’s got some words for the US Government and everybody throwing parties back in his hometown of Chicago. Don’t miss Deon Cole, next time on Café Mocha! #ColeHearted #HappyMemorialDay #MemorialDay #CafeMochaRadio #WeekendRadio #Laughter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 22, 2020Essence Turns 50!
ESSENCE TURNS 50! ESSENCE turns 50 and supermodel Naomi Campbell graces the cover and we’re sharing what’s in the pages of this milestone issue… The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our lives. Outside of our health, most people are worried about money. Tiffany The Budgetnista returns to Café Mocha with next step advice. We talk about negotiating your bills, avoiding scams and answer the most important question – Where is my stimulus money? #ESSENCE50 #BeatCovid19 #AllInThisTogether #MochaCares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 15, 2020A Legendary Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day! Café Mocha is spending Mother’s Day with a mother of 4, the 1st African-American Miss America, successful singer and actress Vanessa Williams. She reminisces about being a showbiz mom, life in quarantine and dressing up as Dolly Parton for Ru Paul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Kierra Sheard joins us to talk about playing her Mother in the hit Clark Sisters biopic and recent self-titled album that’s #1 on the gospel BB charts dethroning Kanye West after 6 months. #HappyMothersDay #KierraSheard #TheClarkSisters #RuPaulDragRace #cafemocharadio #weekendradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 8, 2020The Future of R&B
Next time on Cafe Mocha, it’s the future of R&B. HER talks about that time she was told people wouldn’t understand her if she played guitar. Plus, Philip Bailey of EW&F talk about being the first R&B group to receive the Kennedy Center Honors. Plus, Stephen A Hill gets the Swag Award! #HER #EWF #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 1, 2020Surviving the Coronavirus
SURVIVING COVID-19 What's it like to survive COVID-19? Dr. Michele Reed owns her own practice, is the married mother of twins and was constantly on the go until she was temporarily sidelined by the novel coronavirus. She takes us inside her personal battle, gives advice on protecting ourselves and preparing for COVID-19. This week’s Swag Award goes to Hill Harper, an award-winning actor, best-selling author and philanthropist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 24, 2020Financial Literacy Month
Over 22 million people have filed for unemployment since the COVID-19 hit. Even if your job has been spared, we’re all worried about what this pandemic will do to our finances. This week Tiffany the Budgetnista gives tips and ideas for handling our money during times of crisis. Did you receive your Stimulus Check? https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment Do we really need to leave our shoes outside the door and walk around with gloves and masks, naturopath Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire shares how to keep our environment clean. This week’s SWAG Award goes to media mogul Nick Cannon for his work as a conscious philanthropist. #COVID #Mochacares #Budget101 #TiffanyTheBudgetnista #NickCannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 16, 2020Stay In and Stay Safe!
Stay In and Stay Safe…As we work to keep our faith, we’ve got transformation leader Cheryl Polote-Williamson to help us stay focused during this season. Kool & The Gang’s, Robert ‘Kool’ Bell stops by and reminisces on the evolution of the 40th anniversary of their hit song “Celebration”. #weinthistogether #koolandthegang #mochacares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 10, 2020Living In Living Color!
Living in Living Color…. This week on Café Mocha, he was on the trailblazing show In Living Color. Tommy Davidson stops by Cafe Mocha to talk about his new book and the return of the Proud Family. We’ve got our favorite doctor Dr. Tartt with tips for your kids and Rushion McDonald helps you navigate the business of your life. #weareinthistogether #LivingInColor #mochacares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 3, 2020We Got You!
WE GOT YOU!!!!! Keeping you informed and entertained like we always do. Dr. Steve Perry from Capital Prep in Harlem gives tips on what to do with your kids while they are home. And Dr. Michele educates on us why we MUST be 6 feet apart and we check in with our go to ‘everything sports’ Fox Sports 1 host Mike Hill to talk about the NBA season and how players are handling COVID-19. #thistoshallpass #COVID #mochanews #wemustvote #whenwevote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 27, 2020Weathering The Storm
WEATHERING THE STORM.... This week on Café Mocha we’re helping you get through the storm of COVID-19 with advice from Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman and Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire on the front line helping to beat this virus. Plus, filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper gives a lesson in sports history. They tried to erase them, but the book ‘Olympic Pride’ tells the story of black athletes who successfully competed in the Olympics during the height of Hitler and Jim Crow. #MOCHACARES #COVID-19 #thistooshallpass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 20, 2020It's Voting Season! Bernie vs. Biden with Roland Martin
It's voting season! Roland Martin is here to talk politics and he holds no punches. Roland talks about Biden and the Black vote, Bernie and the Latino vote, and the fight for The White House............Next time on Cafe Mocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 12, 2020Celebrating Women's History Month
It’s Women’s History Month. We’re looking at the life of the NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson featured in the movie Hidden Figures. We’re talking to Egypt Sherrod about going from radio to flipping houses on television and her struggles with motherhood. Plus, a pioneer woman in construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 6, 2020Remembering Legends
This week Cafe Mocha celebrates the life of model, restauranteur, talk show host, and our favorite domestic goddess B. Smith. Plus, we talk to Michelle Prather of the Kurt Carr Singers about surviving unexpected loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 27, 2020Keeping It Classy: Co-Parenting with Monyetta Shaw
This week on Cafe Mocha, Monyetta Shaw talks about keeping it classy when it comes to co-parenting. #cafemochaexclusive #firstoncafemocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 20, 2020Celebrating Black History! A Flashback to the Best of The Obamas
In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the woman who taught us to go high when they go low, taught us how to dougie and showed us our power. We flashback to the best of First Lady Michelle Obama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 13, 2020Up Close and Personal with Mike Hill
Up Close and Personal with Mike Hill Sportscaster Mike Hill is known for his work at Fox Sports and ESPN. He thought he knew a thing or two about fame and then he met Cynthia Bailey. He talks about how life has changed since becoming part of the Real Housewives Atlanta family and life, love and privacy in the age of social media. #onlyoncafemocha #cafemochaexclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 6, 2020The Legacy Continues! Cafe Mocha Radio Honors Kobe Bryant
This week on Café Mocha the Healing Begins…. Cafe Mocha starts the healing process by celebrating the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant. FoxSports1 host Mike Hill joins us to talk about how Kobe's excellence raised the bar for everyone including him. Plus, we talk about Kobe's life off the court including his Oscar win. And with the Oscars approaching, we will tackle the snubs of J.Lo, Eddie and the Oscars Still White. Join us this week and start healing. #KobeBryant #GirlDad #blackmamba #healing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 31, 2020Let's Talk Sports! Conversation with Fox Sports 1's Mike Hill
Next time on Cafe Mocha, we're discussing NFL predictions to the explosive Aaron Hernandez documentary. Mike Hill from Fox Sports 1 joins us to talk everything sports and his new show, FOX SOUL. Haven't heard it yet? Catch it with us! #foxsports1 #firstoncafemocha #womenlovesports Mike Hill for Fox Sports 1…women love sports too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 24, 2020Conversation with Me Too creator Tarana Burke & The Doctors' Dr. Rachel
Harvey Weinstein is in court in New York for rape with new charges filed in Los Angeles. PBS’s Tavis Smiley will be in court next month. Powerful men in many industries are being taken down. Cafe Mocha is asking is the #MeToo movement working? We’re talking to sexologist, Dr. Rachel and flashback to our first interview with the originator of #MeToo - Tarana Burke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 10, 202012-28-19 Best of Cafe Mocha
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Published on: December 29, 2019Merry Christmas - Dionne Warwick
Cafe Mocha's bringing in the holiday with the legendary Dionne Warwick. Her career spans six decades and she continues to stay relevant. This year brought a lifetime Grammy Achievement Award, A residency in Vegas and just for us a Christmas album with something for the old school and new school fans. We're spending Christmas with Dionne Warwick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 24, 2019Giving the Gift of Love
If you couldn't make it to Salute Her Atlanta, don't worry we've got the best of including Vanessa Bell Calloway. Whether you know her from Coming to America or Bounce TV's Saints and Sinners, she joins our other honorees as they talk about claiming, using and stepping into their power; this week on Cafe Mocha Radio! #SaluteHer19 #Toyota #AARPInOurCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 16, 2019Holidays Mean More To Me
Did you get a slice of Patti Pie for Thanksgiving? This week on Cafe Mocha, Patti LaBelle joins us to talk about food, family and the holidays. Plus, the normally modest Terri J. Vaughn takes to instagram to prove that fabulous and 50 is real. Don’t miss Ms. Patti and Terri J. Vaughn next time on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 6, 2019Happy Thanksgiving with Kim Fields
Happy Thanksgiving! Kim Fields has a new Christmas movie on Lifetime this weekend. She joins us to talk about the sexy leading man, growing up Hollywood, and why she never got in trouble as a child star. Plus, Cafe Mocha Travels takes us on the perfect getaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 2, 2019A Dallas Night Of Inspiration
It's the Best of Salute Her Dallas where Erica Campbell talks about stepping out of Mary Mary and into her personal power. Kirk Franklin stopped in to surprise Erica. And it was a night filled with inspiration and wisdom ranging from Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie to the Ghetto Guru talking about the healing power of Yoga N Da Hood. #saluteher19 #stepintoyourpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 22, 2019Making Historic Moves
It’s a Cafe Mocha Exclusive with new breakout star Harriet’s Cynthia Erivo! Also, actor Brian White’s show ‘Ambitions’ is back Tuesday nights on OWN. He talks about the new season and his new indie film "Dear Frank". We’ll get up close and personal, only on Cafe Mocha! #MochaMaven #Harriet #Ambitions #DearFrank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 15, 2019Miracles in the Air
Next time on Cafe Mocha for years we've been listening to Egypt on the radio and watching her flip houses on HGTV, but most of us had no idea about her struggles to get pregnant. Plus, Jekalyn Carr was turning out hit records at 15; she’s with us to talk about her new book declaring "You Will Win." HGTV's Egypt Sherrod and gospel singer Jekayln Carr next time on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 8, 2019Erica Campbell on Cafe Mocha Radio
Cafe Mocha’s honoring Erica Campell at the Salute Her Awards in Dallas. She dropped by to talk about her new book More than Pretty, how she hated being called that word and the role beauty plays in how we act and treat each other. Don’t miss Erica Campbell this week on Cafe Mocha. #EricaCampbell #SaluteHer19 #MoreThanPrettyBook #PrayingandBelieving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 2, 2019Salute Her Charlotte
This week we're everything Salute Her Charlotte honoring warriors Bree Newsome Bass who ripped down the Confederate flag in south Carolina and Mayor Vi Lyles the first black female mayor of Charlotte. Meet women like North Carolina's first black female Black Hawk pilot and the first black woman to own a NASCAR team. Dallas you're up next on the Salute Her Tour November 15th where we'll honor Erica Campbell of Mary Mary and more! #SaluteHer19 #saluteHer2019 #stepintoyourpower Pictured: Left to right: Bree Newsome Bass, Melissa Harville-Lebron, Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera, YoYo, Mayor Vi Lyles, Loni Love, Amani Council, Juliette Wilson, Capt. Lindsey Jefferies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 25, 2019Philip Bailey - Love Will Find A Way
Love Will Find A WayEarth, Wind & Fire just got a day named after them in Los Angeles and recently became the first R&B group to receive the Kennedy Center Honor. This week, Philip Bailey talks about the legacy and his new solo album. Plus, is it safe to go to the Dominican Republic yet? We'll find out in Cafe Mocha Travels. #LoveWillFindAWay #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 18, 2019Watch The Ton3es Ellevation
The HamilTones are performing at Salute Her Charlotte, but first, they stop by Cafe Mocha to talk about the debut of their long-awaited EP and becoming comedy YouTube sensations. Plus, Elle Varner is back with new music. She talks about the ugly politics of the R&B business. #SaluteHer19 @WatchTheTon3es #Ellevation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 11, 2019Always Rock Soul with Fantasia
Always Rock Soul with Fantasia! This week on Cafe Mocha, Fantasia gives Loni Love tips on how to handle her haters. She talks about how being honored at Salute Her Charlotte was an Ah Ha for her and excited to team up with Robin Thicke for The Sketchbook Tour. It’s a Rock Soul movement with Fantasia! Exclusively on Café Mocha…Radio From A Woman’s Perspective! #TheSketchbookTour #SALUTEHER #CAFEMOCHA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 4, 2019The Greatest You Keep It Classy
This week on Cafe Mocha, we're making sure you’re “The Greatest You” with former NFL wide receiver Trent Shelton. He helps us stay focused, positive and pursuing our passions. Monyetta Shaw is co-parenting with Ne-Yo and shares tips in her book "Keep It Classy." #Greatness #CafeMochaLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 27, 2019Celebrating Black Women of Broadway & NY Theater
Celebrating Black Women of Broadway & NY Theater The Salute Her Awards ‘stepped Into NYC’where we honored Black Women of Broadway and NY Theater. Leslie Uggams shared stories from her seven decades in the business and why today she’s still runs the Empire! LaTanya Richardson Jackson shares what drives her while mourning the loss of mentor civil rights activist Juanita Abernathy. Be inspired to step into your power! #SaluteHer19 #SaluteHer2019 #LetsGoPlaces #AARPInOurCommunity #LustersNewPink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 20, 2019Under Fire - April Ryan
White House Correspondent April D. Ryan returns to Cafe Mocha. On her mind - the turmoil at the White House, the 2020 Election, but we also get personal and talk about the decision to finally join a sorority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 13, 2019Salute Her DC - Step Into Your Power
Cafe Mocha's gearing up for Salute Her New York where we're honoring the Black Women of Broadway. But this week it's the best of Salute Her DC. Fox News anchor Allison Seymour explains why she got all choked up during herspeech and journalist Dorothy Gilliam remembers being the first black female reporter at the Washington Post. And did a mom entrepreneur give her daughter a house at the Salute Her Awards? Don't miss some of the best moments of Salute Her DC. #SaluteHer19 #StepIntoYourPower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 6, 2019Living Legends
This week on Cafe Mocha. Can you believe its been 60 years since The Isley Brothers released their first hit single. From making fraternity boys “Shout” in the movie Animal House to helping lovers get sexy in between the sheets; they are an iconic group like no other. Ernie Isley talk about their anniversary tour and what it’s like to work with his big brother Mr. Biggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 4, 2019Unfiltered Show
Rolling With Roland….again! There are reporters who are black…then there are black reporters! Roland Martin has been delivering black news raw and unfiltered long before mainstream news was ready to deal with it. He sits down with Café Mocha and chats everything from the election season to pre-season football. Loves that cable news is bringing in more black experts and talks about his path to creating his ‘own’ show Roland Martin Unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 26, 2019Ubiquitous Women
Cafe Mocha is stepping into our power with the launch of the Salute Her Tour in DC on August 22nd ! As part of the weekend of celebration, we're talking to the mind behind the Ubiquitous Women's Expo. Germaine Leftridge talks about the expo and its theme of forgiveness. She shares her thoughts on Chrisette Michele and how we should let go and forgive her. Plus, if you're not feeling wanted at Sephora Amaya Smith has a place for us - The Brown Beauty Co-Op Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 19, 2019Creating A Legacy
This week on Cafe Mocha Prima ballerina Misty Copeland joins us to y’all about everything from body image to inspiring young girls. We’ve all used Luster’s Pink, a black owned business that we’ve trusted for years. We learn about the history and legacy of this family brand. #LustersNewPink #SaluteHer2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 9, 2019Step Into Your Power
This week India Arie shares how a conversation with Oprah helped her “step into her power!” Plus, planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? Loni is...Cafe Mocha Travel's host Vanessa James offers up her thoughts on the island and how to make sure you stay safe! DC we’re headed your way for the launch of our Salute Her Awards Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 2, 2019A Breakthrough Experience
Gospel Songstress Michelle Prather of the Kurt Carr Singers joins us to share how she tackled the unexpected loss of her mom. And, we’re still inspired by Devon Franklin’s movie “Breakthrough”, have you seen it yet?..this week on Cafe Mocha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 23, 2019The Greatest You Keep It Classy
This week on Cafe Mocha, we're making sure you’re “The Greatest You” with former NFL wide receiver Trent Shelton. He helps us stay focused, positive and pursuing our passions. Monyetta Shaw is co-parenting with Ne-Yo and shares tips in her book "Keep It Classy." #Greatness #CafeMochaLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 15, 2019The Anatomy of Soul
We’re celebrating the Independence Weekend exploring the ‘Anatomy of Soul’ with the stories of two balladeers! Roshon Fegan talks about what it took to transform into the role of the legendary Bobby DeBarge for the TV One original movie The Bobby DeBarge Story. Did you know Anthony Hamilton is an author? He takes us exclusively inside his new book, “Cornbread, Fish n’ Collard Greens.” You won’t want to miss this! #Cafemocharadio #Anatomyofsoul #balladeers #switch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 8, 2019Celebrating Black Music Month - Tamela & Mary
Café Mocha concludes Black Music Month with Mary Wilson of The Legendary Supremes. At the ESSENCE Festival, Tamela Mann will be there singing, praising and talking about her weight loss journey with the new Weight Watchers. #EssenceFest #DefiningVoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 28, 2019Celebrating Black Music Month: Defining Voices - Fantasia Barrino-Taylor
This week we’re celebrating Black Music Month with our 2017 Salute Her ‘Soul Solidarity’ honoree Mrs. Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, continuing our ‘Defining Voices In Music’ series presented by Luster Pink/Walgreens. Fantasia’s back with new music, renewed faith and sharing the lessons she learned from Aretha and why you'll never see her judging a talent show! #DefiningVoices #BlackMusicMonth365 #CafeMocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 21, 2019Happy Fathers Day
CAFE MOCHA continues our celebration of Black Music Month. Have you seen the Teddy Pendergrass documentary on Showtime? We’re talking to the director of the movie "If You Don’t Know Me By Now." Plus, we watched them go from full-time r&b heartthrobs to taking on daddy duties and touring on weekends. Dru HIll joins us. #BlackMusicMonth #TeddyPendergrass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 14, 2019Black Music Month: Defining Voices’
We’re celebrating June Black Music Month with our ‘Women in Music with Defining Voices’ series presented by Luster Pink. This week we’ve got En Vogue original member Terry Ellis who joins us to talk about how they maintain their timeless sound and look! And what next in 2020 for their 30th anniversary. #definingvoices #Envogue #blackmusic365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 7, 2019Celebrating Black Music Month - H.E.R
It’s Black Music Month and Cafe Mocha kicks things off with H.E.R. This week, the guitar is a common instrument, right? So why was she told not to play? Since then, H.E.R and her guitar have performed everywhere from Black Girls Rock to the GRAMMY stage where she took home Best R&B Album. Her next stop is the mainstage at Essence. This week, Loni Love, YoYo and Angelique catch up with H.E.R. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 7, 2019We Will Win
This week on Café Mocha: Egypt Sherrod went from a radio personality to knocking down walls and flipping houses on HGTV. She talks about her new baby and the tragedy so many mothers face in the delivery room. Plus, 3x Grammy-nominated gospel singer Jekalyn Carr is inspiring people with her new book and conference that teaches us to win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 28, 2019Thriving Businesswomen
She's one of the hardest working women in the biz. Vivica Fox joins us to talk about her book "Everyday I'm Hustlin". She'll give tips on how to re-invent ourselves and be fabulous in our 50s. Plus, we want to get your hair Naturalicious for summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 17, 2019Happy Mother's Day
This week on Cafe Mocha Syleena Johnson is an R&B singer, new author, full time talk show host and wife. How does she balance all that with motherhood? The Best she can. She joins us to talk about her new music and how she learned to love her body again. Plus, its a big week for Bishop Vashtie Murphy Mckenzie’s Selah conference as it heads to Atlanta. She talks about her goal to bring women together from all walks of life and go beyond networking and truly help build one another up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 13, 2019A 90s Comedy Reunion
It’s a 90s comedy reunion this weekend on Cafe Mocha. Terri J. Vaughn talks about her role as producer and shares her new movie. Cedric the Entertainer has hit it big with his new sitcom on CBS. Plus, we want to send you and a friend to the 2019 Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola. Download the Café Mocha radio app and enter to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 6, 2019That's What Love Can Do
This week on Café Mocha, it’s been a bumpy road for Robin Thicke lately, lawsuits, the loss of his father and marriage, it’s a time of new beginnings. He’s candid about the legacy of his father, the struggle to find his voice and gives us a backstage view of the breakout hit series – The Masked Singer. Plus…so you want to go to the 25th Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola with us? Just download the café mocha app! #onlyoncafemocha #newbeginnings #robinthicke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 2, 2019Happy Easter
Cafe Mocha is celebrating Easter with two men of God. Kirk Franklin’s got a new album and will be soon be embarking his Long. Live. Love tour. One of our favorite motivational speakers Devon Franklin tells the "Truth About Men" from his book and shares moments from his new movie ‘Breakthrough’. Corinthians 5:17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! #happyEaster #MenofGod #Breakthrough #lovetheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 19, 2019The Legacy Continues
Legacy Builders This week on Cafe Mocha we watched Mario go from a sweet, little kid to a grown man. He talks about his road to fame and how he reconstructed his career. Speaking of construction, we're about to get a history lesson from a woman whose ancestor learned to lay bricks as a slave. Cheryl McKissack’s family legacy has led to one of the oldest black owned construction companies in the country. #legacybuilding #mochamovement #Mario #supportblack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 16, 2019Cafe Mocha Goes To Broadway!
Cafe Mocha Goes To Broadway!Have you seen Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations? We’ll meet Award Winning Writer Dominique Morisseau, the black woman who brought it to broadway. #AintTooProudMusical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 29, 2019CAFÉ MOCHA’S CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
CAFÉ MOCHA’S CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CONTINUES with everyday women making a difference. Tragil Wade runs her brother Dwayne Wade’s Foundation. She says a lot of young ladies are hiding a family secret and she’s there to help them cope. Annette Nance Holt’s son fell victim to Chicago’s senseless gun violence. She shared how to find Purpose Over Pain! #saluteher #saluteyou #purposeoverpain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 22, 2019Attorney Michael Avenatti
Attorney Michael Avenatti is best known as the lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels in the case against Donald Trump. He's now in the middle of the R. Kelly scandal representing multiple R. Kelly victims, their parents, and whistleblowers. Avenatti joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to explain some of the evidence, why this case is different, and how the video he turned over is so clear you can see the mole on R. Kelly's back. #SurvivingRKelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 15, 2019Misty's Story...
MISTY’S STORY… This week Prima ballerina Misty Copeland was told her body wasn’t right for ballet, she never stopped believing in herself and now she’s the first African American principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theater. She joins Café Mocha to talk about share her journey and fighting past the naysayers! #mistycopeland #trailblazer #historymaker #believing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 11, 2019Feeling ‘Worthy’ with India.Arie
She was rocking natural hair long before it was in style, taught us we didn’t have to look like video girls and are ‘Worthy’…India Arie is back. This week she shares what to expect from her new music, tour and the impact she’s had on a generation of sistas! #mochamovement #india.arie #worthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 2, 2019A WOMAN OF POWER’… Regina King
She has already received a Golden Globe for her role in "If Beale Street Could Talk."…will Regina King take home her first Oscar? This week, she shares her start on “227" to walking the Oscar red carpet. Plus, we’re going inside Black Enterprise's Women of Power Summit where we'll catch Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, Chaka Khan and the NBA’s first African-American female CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. #powermoves #blackoscars #nostoppingusnow #womenofpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 22, 2019Be Fierce and Fabulous!
Be fierce and fabulous! Need to know how to reinvent yourself and stay relevant? This week we’ve got Vivica Fox. She talks about her Hollywood Hustle, the daytime talk show ‘Face the Truth’ and book “Everyday I’m Hustlin” . Get her advise on hustling hard, being fierce and fabulous…she just gets better with time….Vivica Fox only on Café Mocha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 16, 2019We’re In The Mood For Love…Happy Valentine’s Day
Café Mocha’s in the mood for love and we’ve got Raheem DeVaughn! He’s celebrating a decade in music and shares his experiences on love, romance and keeping things hot. Just in case you’re still struggling from the shutdown we’ve got Tiffany the Budgetnista giving tips on how to protect your credit and ways to weather financial storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 8, 2019Getting Ready For Super Bowl LIII
It’s Super Bowl LIII! Even if you don’t watch football, you've likely heard the story and saw the pictures of a little girl named Leah fighting a battle with cancer. And her dad just happened to be a former NFL player. We’ve got Leah’s dad – Devon Still. Plus, we know Terry Crews as an actor, but his wife Rebecca Crews joins us to talk about his days with the LA Rams and that time he took to twitter and said #METOO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 1, 2019Sparkle
By now, you’ve seen the Lifetime docu-series "Surviving R. Kelly.” But, have you heard how this bombshell documentary has impacted those involved? R&B singer and former R. Kelly protege, Sparkle, shares why she stepped up and how the release has impacted her family. #MeToo #MuteRKelly #WeAreReady #CafeMochaWknd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 28, 2019Rolling With Roland
ROLLING WITH ROLAND….. We’re checking out Loni’s New Year’s challenge. Are you in? Roland Martin gives his take on the future of the Trump White House and the shut down. We talk about his new show Roland Martin Unfiltered, the challenges of streaming a show and why fans are happy to watch him on social media. #endtheshutdown #weekendradio #rollingwithroland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 19, 2019WHEN DUTY CALLS!
WHEN DUTY CALLS! Political Analyst Angela Rye joins us to talk about being raised in a family of political activists and how she never wanted to be one. Is your skin winter ready? Do you have acne prone or difficult skin? Urban Skin RX creator Rachel Roff specializing in skin of color has the answers on all your skincare solutions. #dutycalls #bethebestyou #cafemochalife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 12, 2019NEVER TOO LATE!
Who is the best R&B singer of our time? We debate this issue with Kevon Edmonds of After 7 Is it …Maxwell…Babyface…Johnny Gill…Charlie Wilson? Weigh in with your choice at 1 866 357 4323 . Plus, Dr. Steve Perry is back, he’s gone from launching charter schools with Diddy to now his own TV series. We'll talk about how he broke through in Hollywood. #newhorizons #greatdebate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 4, 2019Best Of Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Cafe Mocha Radio. It's the best of Cafe Mocha with Marsha Ambrosia and Jeffery Osborne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 26, 2018The Best of Cafe Mocha - Jussie - Keke
If you're a fan of Wednesday nights on Fox, you don't want to miss this weekend's show. Jussie Smollet talks about why Empire is such a hit and his debut solo album. Plus, we watched KeKe Palmer grow up on TV and in movies. In her memoir she takes back her life. She joins us to talk about the book, navigating Hollywood and her role on Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 19, 2018I Want To Take You Higher
"I Want To Take You Higher" This week, Tyler Perry is back to help us get our heads right in the New Year. He talks about his book "Higher is Waiting’ and shares tips on how to NOT sabotage your success. Only on Café Mocha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 10, 2018