domestic violence

April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013

We know that where you live has a big impact on how long you live, and how healthy you are.  Johns Hopkins University has put together a symposium tomorrow to call attention to such “social determinants of health” – with a focus on going beyond studying the problems to taking actions to solve them.

With the Violence Against Women Act up for reauthorization, we talk with experts and hear from a representative from an organization that tries to help those in abusive relationships. Theater critic J.

February 10th & 11th, 2012, on The Signal…

The late Nina Simone was dubbed “The High Priestess of Soul,” and she’s about to be honored in a tribute performance at The Creative Alliance.  Baltimore playwright Rosalind Cauthen is organizing the event, and we talk with her about Simone’s lasting impact

A conversation with Ira Kip and Nicol Moeller about “She’Baltimore,” a play about the sometimes overlooked (and under-reported) issue of domestic violence in the LGBT community

Domestic Violence is often framed as a women’s issue. Today we’ll hear what it means for boys and men from activist and survivor Victor Rivers, the keynote speaker at a domestic violence symposium tomorrow. We’ll also talk with former House of Ruth Maryland director Carole Alexander, who’s moderating the symposium.

Baltimore-based writer Larry Doyle, author of the award-winning “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” has a new collection out called “Deliriously Happy.” Today he tells Tom the stories behind the stories.

Tim Kabara brings us a review of Yeveto’s latest album.