March is Women's History Month in the United States. Eleanor Adkins is the perfect example of what a woman with courage can accomplish. She overcame polio and being widowed with a young child during World War II. She remarried, started her own business and traveled. She's been to Mongolia, China, Russia and many other places. We'll discuss Eleanor's life and international travel adventures.

Tue. Mar.6
Topic:    The Hajj
Guest: Imam Yahya M. Hendi

For 14 centuries, Muslims from the four corners of the earth have made the pilgrimage to Mecca, the birthplace of Islam.  The journey is known as "the Hajj." The Hajj is rich in symbolism and religious duties. We will discuss how American Muslim's participate and honor the Fifth Pillar of Islam.

Wed. Mar.7
Topic:    The Doctor Is In  -  Cervical Cancer
Guest:    Dr. Paul D. Blumenthal, Johns Hopkins University
              TBA

Vinegar plus HPV test identifies women at risk for cervical cancer. Using this test combination accurately detected 63 percent of the 208 cases of precancerous disease in a sample population of African women. This combined test was developed by the joint efforts of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Zimbabwe.

Thurs. Mar. 8
Topic:  Counterespionage
Guests:  Antonio Mendez, former CIA agent
             Dr. David Charney, psychiatrist

What kind of person becomes a spy?  And what kinds of mistakes give them away?  Antonio Mendez spent his career as an agent for the CIA.  He became known as the "master of disguise."  Dr. Charney is a psychiatrist who has studied spies and was a defense expert in the case of Earl Pitts, an FBI agent charged with espionage in 1996.

Fri. Mar 9
Topic: "Village Success Club"
Guests: Dr. Bobby Austin, President, the Village Foundation 
 Hill Harper, television actor, national spokesman, Village Foundation

The "Village Success Club" is a nationwide effort to increase literacy and build social and cultural bonds among African-American boys.  It's a community and internet-based initiative that has been created to improve skills in reading, citizenship, entrepreneurship, art criticism, and media literacy for those participating in the program.  Our guest will discuss this unique program and the goals they hope to accomplish.