American Vernacular invites you to tune in and join the conversation as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues facing the nation from an urban perspective. Hosted by Sandra Booker. Be sure to visit us at www.americanvernacular.org.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular is back with our weekly installment of Political Hodge Podge as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues facing the nation from an urban and secular perspective. Tune in and join the conversation. Visit us online at www.americanvernacular.orgBy Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular is back with our weekly installment of Political Hodge Podge as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues facing the nation from an urban and secular perspective. Tune in and join the conversation. Visit us online at www.americanvernacular.orgBy Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular highlights the accomplishments of President Barack Obama and discusses what lies ahead for the nation when he leaves office. Tune in and join the conversation for 30 minutes of real talk.By Sandra Booker Music

As former secretary of state Hillary Clinton slips in the polls and Bernie Sanders soars could VP Joe Biden be the dark horse thurned saving grace of the Democratic Party? And why are the mainstream liberals so sure he can't win? Tune in and join the conversation. Tune in and join the conversation.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular discusses the militarization of the police, the deadly impact it is having in Black and other non-white communities around the nation, and the the rise of Donald Trump as the GOP's most viable carnival barker with regard to racism, the hatred of President Barack Obama and what this means for the future of blackness in US. Is Ame…

American Vernacular invites you to the weekly rant with another installment of Political Hodge Podge as we disuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues facing out nation from an urban perspective. Tune in and join the conversation every Wednesday at 1:00PM PT.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular looks at the violent culture of religion and its alliance to mainstream politics as a tool of discrimination and even justification for an array of behaviors that negatively impact our society. Tune in and join the conversation.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular looks at education versus incarceration rates and how the private prison system has replaced the justice system for many Americans. Tune in and join the conversation.By Sandra Booker Music

Nine people were shot and killed by a white suspect at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., Wednesday night including Democratic State Senator Clementa Pinckney who served as pastor of the church in what law enforcement are calling a 'hate crime.' The suspect remains at large as a nation is shocked and stunned by acts reminiscent of t…

Gun America! Can Democrats do anything about comprehensive gun control in America?By Sandra Booker Music

Rachel Dolezal and What Makes Blackness? Rachel Dolezal has resigned her position as chair for the Spokane Washington NAACP amidst allegations she is not American Negro but actually white. Why is gender a choice but race is not? And what's really at the heart of the controversy about what makes on black, white or other in America?…

American Vernacular returns to take on the political, economic, social and cultural issues facing the nation from an urban and secular perspective with non-mainstream analysis. Hosted by Sandra Booker. Wednesday at 3:00PM PT. Tune in and join the conversation. Become a follower of this program to receive updates and information on upcoming guests a…

American Vernacular is BANNED for 30 days once again from Facebook. This recent ban highlights how social media platforms have the ability to restrict free enterprise, deflate the entrepreneurial spirit, suppress free speech and expression with no ability to appeal the decision except in "some" cases. What is the criteria for this form of net neutr…

American Vernacular proudly presents anti-racist and social justice activist Jane Elliott to the program to discuss her controversial 1968 "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes" exercise, her groundbreaking work in the area of diversity training and race relations, its impact on her personal life, and why America still refuses to address her racism problem and the…

American Vernacular addresses the political, economic, social, and cultural issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Tune in and join the conversation at (619) 768-2924. Hosted by Sandra Booker.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular welcomes Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson back to the program to discuss her new book, Godless Americana: Race and Religious Rebels, the followup to explosive Moral Combat: Black Atheists, Gender Politics and the Values Wars. The founder of Black Skeptics Los Angeles and Women of Color Beyond Faith offers an uncompromising anaylsis of the …

Tune in and join the conversation as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues of the day from an urban and secular perspective. Hosted by Sandra Booker. To call in, dial (619) 768-2924. Visit us online at http://www.americanvernacular.org.By Sandra Booker Music

Freedom of Thought: The Rise of Atheism in Black America AV takes on the issue of the rise of atheism in the Black and Latino communities and the culture clash it's creating with Judeo-Christian ideologies. It also highlights the growing hostilities between Black Christians and those who are exercising their Constitutional right to abandon the shac…

Tune in and join the conversation as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues of the day from an urban and secular perspective. Hosted by Sandra Booker. To call in, dial (619) 768-2924. Visit us online at http://www.americanvernacular.org.By Sandra Booker Music

Today's show: ATHEISM IN AMERICA and the fall of the Black church. Tune in and join the conversation as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues of the day from an urban and secular perspective. Hosted by Sandra Booker. To call in, dial (619) 768-2924. Visit us online at http://www.americanvernacular.org.…

Tune in and join the conversation for analysis from an urban, progressive perspective as American Vernacular gives the morning after breakdown of President Obama's State of the Union address and why the opportunity for a united and formidable progressive political party is more probable than ever. Visit us at www.americanvernacular.org. Hosted by S…

American Vernacular looks at the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the status of life for the American Negro and why so many are trapped waiting on "the Dream." Tune in and join the conversation for this special presentation as America remembers one of her greatest community organizers and activist for social justice.…

Starting January 7th, AV moves to Wednesdays at 10:00AM PT. Tune in as we discuss the political, economic, social and cultural issues facing our nation from an urban perspective. Hosted by Sandra Booker. Follow us on BlogTalkRadio, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn to support urban radio for urban people, progressive radio for progressive people, real …

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Each Monday we feature Political Hodge Podge as we tackle the hot button topics of the day. Join us as we look back over this past year, say farewell to 2014 and make …

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Each Monday we feature Political Hodge Podge as we tackle the hot button topics of the day. As part of our belief that all people should be heard, AV presents "Everyda…

American Vernacular Special Edition discusses the killing of two NYPD officers, the conflict between the NYPD and the city's mayor Bill deBlasio and the alleged suspect's motivaition for the shootings. Is this the start of a new race war in America? And if so, what does that say about the America we are? It's time to have that conversation with the…

FRIDAYS American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Every Friday we present the Weekly Recap to highlight the important news stories of the week. Musician-turned-journalist Sandra Booker, and affectionately know…

FRIDAYS American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Every Friday we present the Weekly Recap to highlight the important news stories of the week. Musician-turned-journalist Sandra Booker, and affectionately know…

Today's show: Cops & Body Cams: Why cameras won’t stop police brutality. American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Tune in a join the conversation as we present a variety of personalities from the world of pol…

Today's show: Lynching by Cop: American Apartheid and the Rise of Dead, Unarmed Black Men on US Streets and why the federal government must intervene. Ending Racial Profiling: Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Justice work to fix white America’s racism problem in law enforcement. American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs probl…

Today’s show: Cornel West: Enemy of the People. AV explores the real reason he hates President Obama and what Americans can do about it. American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Tune in a join the conversatio…

Has Facebook become the enemy of free speech? In the after math of the killing of unarmed, black teenager Michael Brown, and the grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for that murder, the number of people being blocked by Facebook for voicing their dissent with that decision is on the rise. With recent policy decisions by Mark Z…

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Each Monday we feature Political Hodge Podge as we tackle the hot button topics of the day. As part of our belief that all people should be heard, AV presents "Everyda…

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Each Monday we feature Political Hodge Podge as we tackle the hot button topics of the day. As part of our belief that all people should be heard, AV presents "Everyda…

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Every Friday we present the AVWeekly Recap to highlight the important news stories of the week. Musician-turned-journalist Sandra Booker, and affectionately known as "…

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Each Monday we feature Political Hodge Podge as we tackle the hot button topics of the day and every Friday we present the AVWeekly Recap to highlight the important ne…

American Vernacular is a 60-minute, public affairs problem that discusses the political, economic, social and cultures issues facing our nation from an urban and secular perspective. Each Monday we feature Political Hodge Podge as we tackle the hot button topics of the day and every Friday we present the AVWeekly Recap to highlight the important ne…

The people have spoken. Tune in and join the conversation. (619) 768-2924.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular brings you another installment of Political Hodge Podge as we revisit the stories that captured our imaginations this political season as the future of our nation hangs in the balance. We'll also give you the list of candidates and propositions we endorse. Hosted by America's favorite angry black woman, Sandra Booker. Will it be…

American Vernacular makes its predictions in key local and national races. Will there be a Blue Tsunami or will the morning after leave progressives with Red Eye. Tune in and join the convesation. Hosted by Sandra Booker.By Sandra Booker Music

American Vernacular recaps the important political, economic, social and cultural stories of the week while keeping you informed about your world here and the world abroad. Tune in and join the conversation. Join our "Remember in November" campaign to encourage all citizens to participate in the political process by registering to vote and VOTING i…

American Vernacular invites you to tune in and check out which California state initiatives and candidates we support as well as national campaigns as well. Fired up and ready to vote, America. YES WE ARE! Get your voting ballot and be part of reshaping the history and future of California and beyond. Have you voted early? Tune in and tell us why.…

American Vernacular takes you down memory lane through the highs and lows of the past six years and why it is crucial to turn out the vote. Our "Remember In November" campaign is committed to getting you facts so you the voter can make an educated decision before casting your vote. Join as we galvanize across the nation to make the Blue Tsunami a r…