Have you ever wanted something badly that simply was not intended for you? What happened when you didn’t get it?
In his latest podcast, Kevin Ross reveals a lesson learned in high school about the value of losing, and how what life has in store for you, no one else can claim.
After listening, the picture of the America’s Court judge at seventeen will make a lot more sense.
And to check out past episodes of Kevin Ross The Podcast or other hosts on TheGrio Podcast Network, click here.
Get Up. Hustle. Grind. And Believe!
After speaking with various people facing challenges and adversity, Kevin “Boss” Ross decided to share in his latest podcast about an early period in his life as a financially strapped college student. Desperate for money (and a lot of it), Ross decided in the summer of 1983 to became a door-to-door book salesman working on straight commission.
Determined to succeed and prove his naysaying parents wrong, Ross found himself in a very unfamiliar place, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was there that he was forced like never before to seek out tools that would not only inspire him, but become the means by which he could focus on his lifelong goals.
Through Ross’ message of wanting to quit, surrender and give up, discover how his test ultimately become his testimonial.
Listen now to Kevin Ross The Podcast over at TheGrio’s Black Podcast Network.
The irony of April 4th is that while it’s the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, it’s also the day Donald Trump was criminally indicted by a black man in a city headed by a black man, and a police department headed by a black woman.
Trump stepped into the same courthouse that the Central Park Five walked into, and he called for their execution.
Even after their exoneration, Trump never once acknowledged or apologized to them for being wrong!
That said, millions of Americans are adamant that the former president is being unfairly targeted and prosecuted for solely political purposes.
Why do they feel this way in the face of what appears to be compelling evidence to the contrary?
Tune in to my latest Wednesday April 5 episode of Kevin Ross The Podcast, where I talk about my own run for public office, politicians like Trump who allegedly behave badly, and the people who love them anyway.
The recent death of white R&B vocalist Bobby Caldwell provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate great blue-eyed soul artists. But with Donald Trump’s impending 34-count indictment in New York next week on business fraud charges, I chose to merge my love for music and politics into a show covering both bases.
Listen to Kevin Ross The Podcast and let me know your thoughts about Trump’s latest legal controversy.
The multi-talented siblings have invited me to join them on Instagram Live TONIGHT March 30, 2023 at 6:00pm PST.
Log on at @thephilmorris and we’ll see you later on for an hour of what will be some very good conversation. Can’t wait!
In this corner, making headlines while promoting her new book “Diva 2.0,” we have Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Lee Ralph is claiming a male, “famous TV judge” subjected her to a sexual assault with his “nasty tongue”. The discussion about the incident initially aired on Angela Yee’s program “Way Up”.
(Acclaimed Broadway, film and television actress & singer Sheryl Lee Ralph)
At the opposing end, waging a fierce political campaign to become the next mayor of Memphis, is Judge Joe Brown. Despite never being directly accused by Lee Ralph, Brown felt compelled to immediately denied it was him and has gone on to threaten legal action on a defamation theory based on innuendo.
Judge Kevin Ross has questions, and answers on his latest podcast regarding the Abbott Elementary star, the former court show daytime personality, and the damning allegations that have Hollywood buzzing.
Listen HERE!
On Sunday March 12, Hollywood braved the elements and came out in full force to celebrate the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The 2023 Oscars Gala, benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, was held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
In its five outings, this event hosted by Byron Allen of Allen Media Group, has become the must-attend Oscars viewing party.
From the red carpet to inside where folks ate, drank and rooted for there favorite films and celebrities to receive a gold-plated bronze statuette on a black metal base, the evening was one for the record books.
Saving the best for last, legendary icon Diana Ross closed the night out with a medley of hit songs the audience sang and danced to. Here are just a few of the pictures capturing what I experienced.
To hear first-hand what occurred, as well as my takeaway in terms of the significance of the event, check out the latest edition of “Kevin Ross The Podcast”, powered by TheGrio.
Rather than deciding between a discussion about the Motion Picture Academy’s ongoing diversity problem, or the latest Chris Rock, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith drama, I attempt on my latest podcast episode from TheGrio to combine both topics in a way that just might surprise you.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Former Miami Dolphins head coach and current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the National Football League (“NFL”) and three teams – the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans – can proceed instead of going to arbitration (which is what the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell was advocating, with Goodell serving as arbiter).
Federal District Court Judge Valerie Caproni issued the decision, allowing Flores to pursue his case against the three teams and the NFL through a court, though his suit against the Miami Dolphins and both Steve Wills and Ray Horton’s cases will go through arbitration.
“This case shines an unflattering spotlight on the employment practices of National Football League (“NFL”) teams. Although the clear majority of professional football players are Black, only a tiny percentage of coaches are Black,” Caproni wrote in her decision.
She also noted the league’s “long history of systematic discrimination toward Black players, coaches, and managers – are incredibly troubling. Given the number of Black men who play and coach football, it is difficult to understand how it could be that, at the time Plaintiffs initiated this lawsuit, ‘the NFL had only one Black Head Coach.’”
On my February 22, 2023 episode of Kevin Ross The Podcast, I advanced a three-prong approach I believe is needed to combat this issue of the overwhelming majority of NFL owners refusing to hire more Black men as head coaches.
I applaud Coach Flores for his stance, Judge Caproni’s decision is spot on, and I will continue to follow this case as it advances. Stay tuned!
Not even a pandemic can stop Gardena High School’s 1981 Classics from gathering for their 40th Reunion.
Under the theme “ReUnited… And It Feels So Good”, hundreds plan to connect virtually Saturday June 26, 2021 to experience a trip down memory lane, 80s style. Touching stories and old school jams are just part of the program, followed by what’s expected to be a lively Zoom afterparty where everyone will be showing off their “Dena Pride” designer shirts and hoodies.
Of course the evening’s highlight will be an appearance by actor, political commentator, radio host, author and celebrated stand up comedian DL Hughley. This will be the first time DL has performed exclusively for his fellow classmates. It promises to be quite a show!
Tickets start at $10, with proceeds going toward college scholarships to select Gardena High School Class of 2021 seniors.
To register for the online event, or if you have any questions, contact the GHS 1981 Reunion Committee at gardenaclassof81@gmail.com.
Don’t miss the fun and the fellowship. All are invited to attend, even if you’re not a member of the graduating class.
Festivities kick-off at 6:00pm PST with DJ Quantum and Master of Ceremonies Kevin A Ross (classmate, host of television’s America’s Court with Judge Ross).
See you there!
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