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Insightful Dialogues
Below, you will discover the comprehensive catalog of interviews conducted by Cedric Fisher on San Antonio's INFLUENCE Magazine Show, INFLUENCE DiCota Magazine Show, and Press Play (credit Black Book Studios).
Lionel Sosa is producing a 30-painting project of African American men
Lionel Sosa, the founder of the largest Latino Advertising Agency in the country at one time, Sosa, Bromley, Aguilar & Associates (now Bromley Communications), embarks on major African American male painting exhibit. Sosa says, "black men have historically been at the short end of every stick." "Police brutality is just one of the ways, they've been abused and oppressed. I want to feature them and highlight their plight." Sosa who is Hispanic, republican, and current member of the Lincoln Project - a national group of lifelong republicans disenchanted with the leadership of President Donald Trump, is producing a 30-painting project of African American men from various sectors of society, as well as a documentary telling each of his subjects life story.
Paul Silva Interview
Via Press Play
Interview with Jane Gonzalez
Via Press Play
Moses West talks about how he got started
Via Press Play
Interview with Grace Gonzales
Via Press Play
Jose Macia Interview
Via Press Play
Viva La Salud
Cedric speaks on living through adversity, keeping your mind healthy.
Rodney Kidd Interview
Via Press Play
Muth Military Collection
Muth Military Uniform Collection.
Hebrew L. Dixon: Leadership & the Alpha Phi Alpha
Join Cedric D. Fisher as he welcomes Hebrew L. Dixon on the INFLUENCE DiCOTA Magazine Show. Mr. Dixon is currently campaigning to become the 37th general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and serves as Director of Supplier Diversity at ARCO Design/Build Companies. A graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, he shares his insights on leadership, his experience in architectural engineering, the importance of historically Black universities, and his vision for the Brotherhood.
Interview with Olympian Anita L. DeFrantz
In this episode, Anita retells her story of growing up in Indianapolis as a young multi-racial girl, and then goes into how and why she joined the IOC. Later, she tackles one of the most pressing controversies of the Olympics today, which is the issue of transgender athletes competing in the Olympic Games within the expectations of having a fair and even field of play.
Interview with Tod Lickerman & Angela Roseboro
For our fourth and final 2021 episode of the INFLUENCE - DiCOTA Magazine Show, we interview both Tod Lickerman and Angela Roseboro. Tod is the CEO of CRESA - the world's largest occupier-only commercial real estate firm.
- Angela Roseboro, who recently joined CRESA as a Board member, is also the Chief Diversity Officer of the world renowned RIOT Games: the developer of League of Legends, which has become one of the world's most played online multiplayer games.
In this informative and light-hearted discussion, Tod and Angela share their thoughts on topics such as diversity in corporate America, the mindset and values of today's American youth, and also which books that they, as "C-Level Executives," are currently reading and find inspiring.
Interview with Arthur Poore
Arthur comes from a diverse and working class background. As a Native American, he is a U.S. Army veteran of the War on Terror, who was injured during his tour of duty and left disabled.
- Through sheer grit, determination, and refusal to back down, Arthur recovered from his injuries and returned to public service as a federal law enforcement officer in his native Texas. He later reveals his experiences as a police officer, law enforcement instructor, and shares his views on policing, proper police training, use of force, and the tragedy that befell George Floyd.
- Arthur then decided to branch out into the creative industry with the publication and release of his first book, ADIN ELIJAH: And the Medallion of Destiny, which is a riveting fantasy adventure novel featuring angels, magic, and fantastical lore. While discussing the novel, Arthur reveals his creative process in crafting realistic, inspiring, and diverse characters to populate the world of Adin Elijah.
Interview with Bob Lombardi
In this episode, Bob shares with the audience his early origins, inspirations, and psychological states that craft his unique and sought after paintings. He also shares some insights and advice to the audience, and to aspiring professional painters, before presenting his own book on art titled: "The Love of Color."
D. Anthony Mile, PhD
Via Press Play
David Blancas Black Music Month special
Via Press Play
Brian Steward & Monica Alcantara
Via Press Play
Caribbean Law Enforcement Foundation / PP
Via Press Play
Verda Byrd Speaks on being Black for 70years
Via Press Play
Keith Brown on Press Play
Via Press Play
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