[PREVIOUSLY RECORDED] The Chief talks with with Author, Activist, and Playwright Jewelle Gomez! She is the highly acclaimed author of The Gilda Stories, the play Leaving The Blues, and the list goes on.

Listen to Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eyez, and Gina The Producer. Candid discussions, great guests, great music every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon! Fun and informative talk radio on Radio Valencia! Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net)  

We’re talking Climate Change with Bailey Hall for Climate Corps. Save our Planet!

Climate Corps is working with communities and organizations to develop and implement projects that address climate change resiliency. She will be in-studio with us to talk about the urgency of Climate Change, what can be done, and how you can get involved as well.

Listen to fun and informative talk radio with host Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, and great music.  See: www.thoughtsofacommonman.net  

Songs played during the show:

Just So You Know – Holy Oysters

Rendezvous – Rainsford

Mi Gente – J. Balvin

Close To You (feat. Eliason) – WOHL

Fairytale – Blessed

Are you truly ready to create something extraordinary? Take this quiz: http://dreamstoryquiz.com/

Meet Shannon Presson! What she does is increase the success rate for ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Listen to Host Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music on Radio Valencia! Also see: www.thoughtsofacommonman.net

Songs played during the show:

Lift Off – Garren Sean

Here to Stay (feat. Euge Groove) – Darryl Williams

Sold Out – Forever

Lavish – Special EFX

AlrightNo – Omni Boy

The Unity Council was established in 1964, during the civil rights movement, by a group of community members who wanted to ensure the political representation of the Latino community. Officially named The Spanish-Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County, our geographically based community development strategy now focuses on building an economically vibrant, physically attractive, and a livable neighborhood regardless of ethnic affiliation or national origin.

Listen to Host Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music on Radio Valencia! Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net)

Songs played during the show:

Words – Hexe

Imitadora – Romeo Santos

Lucid feat. Oktavian – Pat Lok

Tu Foto – Ozuna

Girl Like You – Toro y Moi

Leo Sosa talks about his new program, Dev/Mission!
Dev/Mission was founded in early 2017 by Leonardo Sosa and a team of technologists that care about STEM opportunities for diverse young adults.  

Songs played during the show:

Bailame – Nacho

Time Changes Everything – Nylo

Hey Dj – CNCO & Yandel

Summer – OM feat. Someone

Despacito – Luis Fonsi (Orig. Version)

[PREVIOUSLY RECORDED] Happy 4th! We talked with the author of “The Big Fix”, Tracey Helton Mitchell. Heroine addiction, recovery, and healing through helping others.

Listen to Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon! Fun and informative talk radio on Radio Valencia! Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net)  

Today’s guest is Dwayne A. Aikens Jr. of We Lead Ours! Their mission is to provide at risk youth in underserved areas with an extended day learning program that will provide them with educational, enrichment, civic leadership, and sports and fitness programs. While integrating adult programs into the community that focus on college preparation, job readiness, health education, and financial literacy. They offer youth leadership to Oakland, San Leandro, and El Cerrito! https://www.weleadours.org/

Listen to Host Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music on Radio Valencia! Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net)

Songs played during the show:

No More- Alex Lustig

Human – WNDR

Oh Devil – Electric Guest

Velvet – Shelter Point

Mindnight – Promethium

RE-AIRED on 6/20 – In-depth conversation with Jennifer Friedenbach of the Coalition on Homelessness.

The Coalition on Homelessness brings homeless people together to create a voice in City Hall for the kinds of change we know we need.

Listen to Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon! Fun and informative talk radio on Radio Valencia! Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net)   

Our guest today, Dr. Juliana Hynes, Ph.D.  She is an executive coach and we’ll discuss the importance of professionalism and communication in the workplace, getting to that next level, and being on the job “black”.

Listen to Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon! Fun and informative talk radio!   Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net)  

Songs played during the show:

Falling – Forever

Hush – NSolo

If – WENS

Find Yourself – Great Good Fine OK

It’s June 6th and Charles “The Chief” Williams is out celebrating his birthday!

[Today’s Show Has Been Previously Recorded] We were talking via phone with jazz bassist/producer, Tony Saunders, getting to know him and showcasing his music. This is one of Mr. William’s favorite interviews.  Enjoy!

Listen to Charles Williams, occasional co-host Eye’z, and Gina “The Producer”. Candid discussions, great guests, great music every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon! Fun and informative talk radio on Radio Valencia (www.radiovalencia.fm) ! Also see: (www.thoughtsofacommonman.net) 

Songs played during the show:

Shaniya – Tony Saunders

Sleepless Nights – Tony Saunders

Speak To My Heart – Tony Saunders & Gerald Albright

For These Reasons – Tony Saunders feat. Sakai

Tonight – Tony Saunders