Veteran's Affairs Plus W/ David L. Washington cover art

Veteran's Affairs Plus W/ David L. Washington

Veteran's Affairs Plus W/ David L. Washington

By: David L. Washington
Listen for free

Summary

Veteran's Affairs Plus discusses the issues that veterans in Las Vegas deal with on a daily basis. Your host, David L. Washington connects listeners with relevant community resources and information that they need to help veterans or themselves.© 2022 Public Radio KUNV Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Dave Washington Welcomes Dr. Kwame Cooper and Grandchildren Amira and Kiran Armogan to Explore DEI Leadership, Family Milestones, and Community Connections
    May 9 2026

    Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" discussing his health, upcoming guests, and community events. He acknowledges birthdays, including his deceased mother, and condolences for Dr. Ruby Duncan. Dr. Kwame Cooper, a retired 38-year fire service professional, discusses his journey, including his role as Deputy Commissioner for DEI at the FDNY and his doctoral work on organizational leadership and diversity. The show transitions to Dave's grandchildren, Amira and Kiran Armogan, who discuss their school transitions and personal interests, including art, basketball, and cheerleading.

    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • Dave Washington Welcomes Retired LA Fire Chief Dr. Kwame Cooper to Share His Journey from Harlem, His Fight Against Racial Discrimination, and His Ongoing Work Advancing Diversity Through the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute
    May 2 2026

    Dave Washington hosts a special Veterans Affairs Plus episode featuring Dr. Kwame Cooper, a retired Assistant Chief from the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Dr. Cooper shares his journey from Harlem to becoming a firefighter, influenced by the 1974 consent decree for racial and gender diversity. He highlights his 38-year career, the challenges of racial discrimination, and his role in the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute (EDI). Dr. Cooper also discusses his recent work with the FDNY, addressing systemic issues impacting people of color and women. The program concludes with plans for the 35th anniversary of EDI.

    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • Pastor Upchurch Reflects on Vietnam and Honor Flight, Arkee Hodges Champions Black Economic Power, and Community Endowments Reach New Heights
    Apr 25 2026

    Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, acknowledges birthdays and condolences, including those of Daphne Whitson's parents. He discusses fundraising efforts for various endowments, raising $4,500 each for the Carl Holmes Executive Development Endowment and the Dr. William Bill and Cherie Sullivan Endowment. Dave interviews Pastor Upchurch, a Vietnam veteran, about his military service and recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. Arkee Hodges, President of the Black Achievement Fund, discusses their mission to foster economic and community development through collective economics, highlighting their new Kim Retreat community in Tombesboro, Georgia.

    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet