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Calculations: The Talk Show
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What calculations did you make today?

What calculations did you make today? What calculations did you make today? What calculations did you make today?
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How have your "calculations" impacted your life?

"Calculations are the actions or behaviors one must make (in some cases in milliseconds) to survive or succeed a given set of circumstances."

Calculations Talk Show Promo Reel

This is a promo reel for the "Calculations Talk Show" hosted by Gary  Johnson.  The show features celebrities, authors, business executives  and ordinary men and women, doing extraordinary things. 

Exclusive MasterClass Interview

Angelo Ellerbee -- The King of PR

Angelo Ellerbee, the visionary CEO of Double XXposure Public Relations has mentored, developed and guided the careers of Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, Melba Moore, Robert "Kool" Bell, Alicia Keyes, Antonio Fargas, Laura Branigan, Ronald Isley and more.

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Exclusive Interview with Singer/Actor Melba Moore

Melba Moore is an iconic 5 Octave singer and award-winning actress who has starred on Broadway, in major motion pictures and television.  She can sing Contemporary Soul/R&B, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Gospel and Classical and has a number of hit albums.  Melba Moore was gracious with her time to be interviewed by Gary Johnson. 

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Exclusive Interview with Robert "Kool" Bell

Co-Founder Kool & the Gang

Robert “Kool” Bell, is the co-founder of the iconic band Kool & the Gang.  The band, formed in 1969 has earned two Grammy Awards, seven  American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits  and 31 gold and platinum albums.  The group is the second most sampled  band in Hip-Hop and R&B music, second only to James Brown.  The  group has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has toured with Kid  Rock, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, The Roots and Van Halen.  Robert took time to be interviewed by Calculations Talk Show host Gary  Johnson.  To learn more about Robert "Kool" Bell and his business ventures with World Series Manager Dusty Baker and his new champagne.  Click on Robert's picture to watch Gary Johnson's interview with Robert "Kool" Bell.  Here's the link to the full print feature: https://blackmeninamerica.com/robert-kool-bell/

The Mildred Muhammad Interview

Check out this exclusive 4-part interview with Mildred Muhammad.   As the ex-wife of the DC Sniper, Mildred travels and speaks on a global platform to discuss her life of terror, abuse, and heartache, all while promoting Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention.   To watch our other exclusive interviews visit www.blackmeninamerica.com/mildred-muhammad

Exclusive Interview with Singer Maysa Leak

 Maysa makes music for your soul.  She just released a new double album, "Music For Your Soul!"  If you are not familiar with Maysa, she is a GRAMMY nominated, and Soul Train Award winning recording artist from Baltimore, MD.  She's been in the music business for 32 years starting as a vocalist for the Acid Jazz band Incognito, to a solo artist (including collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Angela Bofill, Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Phil Perry to name a few.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON MAYSA.

She Had A Heart Attack

Exclusive Interview with Donnese Monique


  • Question:  Donnese, you were in a meeting and didn’t feel well.  When the Nurse Practitioner told you that you needed immediate medical attention, what “calculations” did you have to make in your mind?
  • Donnese:  "My initial thought was Ugghh, I do NOT have time to be dealing with the long wait in the ER and then they tell me, 'Mrs. Tyler you have gas.'  Then that thought shifted to, but this feels more intense this time and I'd rather be safe than sorry." 


Challenges and Opportunities Facing The Black Farmers


  • For  this "Speak The Truth" special on the challenges and opportunities   facing the Black farmers in America, Host Harold Bell and Moderator Lawrence Lucas as they welcome our special guest Corey Lea, Executive Director of The Cowtown Foundation, Inc., and several Black Farmers.  Featured clips include Senators Raphael Warnock and Corey Booker (the Addendum at the end of the video) questioning US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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Four Part Series on Domestic Violence Prevention

Four Part Series on Domestic Violence Prevention

Mass Shootings: How Do We Protect Our Children? By Gary A. Johnson

Four Part Series on Domestic Violence Prevention

Four Part Series on Domestic Violence Prevention

Four Part Series on Domestic Violence Prevention

Watch our exclusive interview series with Domestic Violence prevention expert and best-selling author Mildred Muhammad

Hunger, Homelessness and Poverty in America

Four Part Series on Domestic Violence Prevention

Hunger, Homelessness and Poverty in America

Poverty is rampant in America. Over 40 million people in the US live below the poverty line, twice as many as it was fifty years ago.  Homelessness can happen very quickly.  Many people fall through the social safety net. People who lose their home often have no choice but to live in a car.  The number of homeless children has risen dramatically, reaching 1.5 million, 3x times more than during the Great Depression.   

Inspiring and Thought-Provoking Interviews

Information on Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Care Giving

Hunger, Homelessness and Poverty in America

This section of our site features a variety of interviews that will motivate, inform and make you think.

Information on Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Care Giving

Information on Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Care Giving

Information on Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Care Giving

Do you know the difference between Alzheimer's Disease, dementia or just normal aging?  Have you been noticing some memory problems with some older relatives and friends?  If you're concerned and want to have them checked, you need to know the warning signs and other things to look for.

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Information on Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Care Giving

Information on Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Care Giving

Domestic Violence Prevention Interview with Mildred Muhammad

Part 3 of 4

Part 3 of Mildred and Gary's exclusive interview focuses on life in a  shelter, forgiveness, the worst day for an abuser and how you can  support a victim.  

Part 2 of 4

Part 2 of 4 features highlights of Mildred's keynote presentation in Utah and what you should STOP, START and CONTINUE doing to support victims of domestic violence.

Part 1 of 4

Part 1 of Gary's exclusive conversation with Mildred Muhammad reflects how you can unwittingly take the side of an abuser without knowing it.

An Exclusive Interview with The Divas of Jazz

Gary Johnson conducted an exclusive interview the Divas of Jazz.  Meet  Jeanine, Kisha, Alex and JoJo as they answer questions from Gary Johnson  and an "invitation only" audience.  Listen to the sacrifices and the  "calculations" these ladies have to make as first rate musicians.  


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Scott Frankfurt - Award Winning Sound Engineer and Record Producer

Scott has had input or creative genius on thousands of recordings in almost every genre featuring Barbra Streisand, John Legend, Whitney Houston,  The Temptations, Sergio Mendes, Kool Moe Dee, Earth, Wind & Fire, Yo Yo Ma, Mervyn  Warren (Take 6), Joe Brooks, Billy Joseph, Savannah  Burrows, Chaka Khan, JP Saxe, The Manhattan Transfer, Christopher Cross,  Vi Jordan, Smokey Robinson, and more.    

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Educator & Hip Hop Analyst Dr. Joshua Wright on Kanye West and Black Celebrity Consciousness

Few stars, however, have been both celebrated and vilified by Black America to the extent of polarizing pop culture icon, Kanye West. He is  the subject of a captivating new biography by author, professor, and  Hip-Hop culture analyst Dr. Joshua Wright. Scheduled for release on  February 1st, it is entitled, “Wake Up Mr. West: Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of the Black Celebrity.” 

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Interview with NOMAD The Career Musician

NOMAD is not only a career musician, he is “THE” Career Musician!  He is a veteran in the entertainment business.  He's worked and played with many of the most respected celebrity artists in music.  He remains committed to pushing the envelope and has broadened his career by seeking and securing opportunities in other facets of the industry.

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Singer Vi Jordan Is The Next "Big Thing"

Ivana Céspedes Jordan, professionally known as Vi Jordan, is a Cuban-Mexican studio vocalist with expertise performing as a soloist and group singer in Latin, Jazz, R&B, Classical and Gospel genres. She is also an accomplished classical pianist, teacher and accompanist.  Watch as she tells the story of how she got members of Earth, Wind & Fire to play on her first video and single. 

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Exclusive Videos

Mel Pender: An American Hero Living The American Dream

This is an exclusive interview with Olympic Gold Medalist and decorated American war hero Dr. Mel Pender.  This interview was conducted by "Calculations Talk Show" host Gary A. Johnson on October 28, 2021. In this interview Mel talks about his life growing up in segregation, his parents, grandparents, what he learned while serving in the military, his work ethic and his devotion to his wife and God.  

Dr. Mel Pender - Olympic Hero Slideshow

This is a pictorial slideshow of significant moments in the life of Olympic champion and decorated American war hero Dr. Mel Pender.  This slideshow is part of an exclusive interview conducted by "Calculations Talk Show" host Gary A. Johnson.  

Sacred Space Of A Female

This is an interview with Dr. Shakiera Marilyn Hockaday-Bey is the CEO for S.H. Infusion known as Herbal Infusion, a Holistic Health and Spa store. She has served the community for over 25 years.  In this interview, Shakiera talks about how women can empower themselves by learning more about their bodies.  For more information visit www.herbalinfusion.net.

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