Selfdetermination. Host author herb boyd with us on this Independence Day weekend. Professor boyd, what is july 4 me deal . Guest it means the same thing what it meant to Frederick Douglass, you know. While you can have the general celebration and everything, we have a different perspective from the africanamerican community. This was a long history to understand exactly the distinction in terms of the celebration for one community and the kind of lack of observers on the other part of the community. What does it mean to people who history of segregation. You have to understand the kind of sensitivity that might be distinct from one community to another. Obviously we Start Talking about this history of this country and the role of africanamericans in terms of providing that celebration, that is a whole another question because we have been in the forefront of the socalled battle for freedom and justice and liberty in this country from day one. From day one going back to the socalled bo
Around kids or animals or in public parks because of the fact that, you know, there are kids and you got to be respectful. Reporter mom kim bennett is also all for banning the butts. She loves to bring her two sons and nephews to the park where they can play and enjoy some fun and fresh air. I think its a great idea. I think, um, you know, it should be smoke free for the kids. I wouldnt want my children inhaling smoke so it is a concern. Reporter john bea beaton lid next to the park for more than 30 years. Its a popular place for family and sports and smoking. There still are a lot of people that do smoke. Reporter at this park. Yeah. Reporter longtime resident does think a ban would be beneficial, but the only concern i have so many people use the park for all events, that it would be pretty difficult to epp force it. Reporter not everyone however thinks the smoking ban is necessary. Matthew walter out practicing his frisbee skills at the park thinkthinks it goes too far. I dont smoke
The stories behind his selfmade success. Here is the trailer. Performing your music and having a connection, that is the ultimate rush, and the truest of addictions. Last year i cracked over 300 shows. He is a machine. Steve brought a rock n roll attitude that did not exist. I think that is motivated by what ever where weird passion his father had. His dad was almost like a superhero to steve. Record hot aird ballooning. He did not know what he was doing, he just did it. Up, it was always how do i impress my father . When he became a dj he struggled. I did not know how to run a label. He would always a unique to get a job and do something with your life. And family is number three. I wanted to prove to him that i could be successful with music. About showingwas his that that he could uphold the aoki legacy. Danger is your competition. I just feel so lucky that i am in this position, and i do not want to sleep on it. Charlie i am pleased to have steve aoki at the table for the first tim