“Black History Month 2015 Matters for American Greatness Tomorrow”

“If Black Lives Mattered in 2014, will Black Lives Prosper as a result in 2015? Will national protests over recent months lead to noteworthy progress in the days ahead? And will Black History Month be a springboard into historic moments or just a reflection of a proud past?”

PITTSBURGH, PA (February 13, 2015): “The first African-American professional basketball team was founded. It was call “The Renaissance”. Of course, there are other renaissances that we know of – the European Renaissance of the middle ages – the Harlem renaissance that impacted areas from Sugar Hill in New York City to Sugar Top here in Pittsburgh. I think that, now, we are at the beginning of a new renaissance in America…where 3 generations must come together in a vital partnership to combat long-standing issues of economic, educational, and employment inequalities while – at the same time – taking on the community struggles of broken families and neighborhood violence.”

Political and social commentator Lenny McAllister (Host, “NightTalk: Get to the Point”) uses his Starting Point commentary to spark the vision of a “new renaissance” of Black thought leadership, activism, and progress to being the February 13 episode of “Get To The Point” on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel.

“A Black Renaissance is necessary for a truly resurgent America. Black history month 2015 must be the springboard. Do we love America enough to see the Americans on the other side of society’s worst statistics and end the obstacles that hold them – and all of us – back from greatness? Black history month is not just about blacks in history. For America’s sake, it must be about blacks making history, starting this month…”

The Starting Point commentary from the February 13 episode can be viewed by clicking the picture above or by clicking HERE

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“NightTalk: Get to the Point” is hosted by Lenny McAllister and airs on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel live on Friday nights at 8pm with an encore presentation on Mondays at 5pm.

PCNC can be seen in the Pittsburgh television market on Channel 35 on Comcast systems and Channel 9 on Verizon FIOS. It is the “sister-station” to NBC affiliate WPXI and broadcasts from WPXI-TV’s state-of-the-art studios. As the cable outlet of NBC affiliate WPXI, the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel reaches over 850,000 cable subscribers throughout Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.

“Standing on Our Ancestors’ Shoulders” in Black History Month 2015 (NightTalk: Get To The Point)

“I feel like we are standing on our ancestors’ shoulders to find the justice that we deserve today.”

PITTSBURGH CABLE NEWS CHANNEL (February 13, 2015): Political and social commentator Lenny McAllister (Host, “NightTalk: Get to the Point”) discusses the challenges in front of Black people and America in general as the nation faces a significant crossroads during Black History Month 2105. This segment from the February 13 episode of “Get To The Point” on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel highlights the conversation regarding past civil rights successes and future needs for better days ahead.

McAllister’s Get To The Point Panel this week included Dr. Cynthia Bradley-King of Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems, New Voices Pittsburgh‘s co-founder Bekezela Mguni, and the president of the Hill House Association, Cheryl Hall-Russell.

A clip from the Get To The Point Panel discussion on February 13 episode can be viewed by clicking the picture above or by clicking HERE

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“NightTalk: Get to the Point” is hosted by Lenny McAllister and airs on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel live on Friday nights at 8pm with an encore presentation on Mondays at 5pm.

PCNC can be seen in the Pittsburgh television market on Channel 35 on Comcast systems and Channel 9 on Verizon FIOS. It is the “sister-station” to NBC affiliate WPXI and broadcasts from WPXI-TV’s state-of-the-art studios. As the cable outlet of NBC affiliate WPXI, the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel reaches over 850,000 cable subscribers throughout Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.

McAllister Talks Pope, PA Politics on WQED’s “4802” (February 6, 2015)

Should children be spanked? Pope Francis says yes, but within reason. What does this mean? Lenny McAllister discusses with the panel on “4802” on Pittsburgh’s WQED on the Friday, February 6 episode.

PITTSBURGH (February 6, 2015): Political commentator Lenny McAllister (host, “NightTalk: Get to the Point”) discusses current events topics with veteran broadcaster Chris Moore and the panel as he is a guest on the WQED program, “4802”.

 

Topics included Pope Francis’ comments on spanking children, Brian Williams’ “mis-remembering” comments, the talk over Measles vaccinations, and Pennsylvania’s new governor giving his staff raises.

 

The broadcast of “4802” can be found by clicking the picture above or by clicking HERE

Can the USA Use Diplomacy to Neutralize ISIS? (Jan 30, 2015)

Lenny McAllister debates former Ambassador Dan Simpson (columnist, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), Dr. Michael Aleprete (l) of Westminster College, and Dr. Colin Clarke (RAND Corporation) on the possibilities and merits of “diplomacy” with groups such as ISIS, al-Aqeda, and Boko Haram in 2015 during this clip from “NT: Get to the Point” on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel.

PITTSBURGH CABLE NEWS CHANNEL (January 30, 2015): Host Lenny McAllister (“NightTalk: Get to the Point”) digs deeper into the notion of diplomatic relations and negotiations with ISIS, al-Qaeda, and others during the ongoing developments of the “War On Terror” during this clip from the January 30 episode of “Get To The Point”.

 

 

McAllister’s Get To The Point Panel this week includes Ambassador Dan Simpson (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), political science professor Dr. Michael Aleprete (Westminster College), and political scientist Dr. Colin Clarke (RAND Corporation).

 

A clip from the Get To The Point Panel discussion on January 30 episode can be by clicking the picture above or by clicking HERE

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“NightTalk: Get to the Point” is hosted by Lenny McAllister and airs on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel live on Friday nights at 8pm with an encore presentation on Mondays at 5pm.

PCNC can be seen in the Pittsburgh television market on Channel 35 on Comcast systems and Channel 9 on Verizon FIOS. It is the “sister-station” to NBC affiliate WPXI and broadcasts from WPXI-TV’s state-of-the-art studios. As the cable outlet of NBC affiliate WPXI, the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel reaches over 850,000 cable subscribers throughout Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.

Domestic Unrest Impacts USA’s War on Terror (Jan 30, 2015)

“Perhaps we’ve been too busy fighting domestic battles that should have been won long ago after multiple decades, multiple amendments to the Constitution, multiple rounds of protests, and (believe it or not)…even a Civil War.”

PITTSBURGH CABLE NEWS CHANNEL (January 30, 2015): Political commentator Lenny McAllister (host, “NightTalk: Get to the Point”) discusses how America’s domestic battles are impacting the USA in its ongoing fight against ISIS, al-Qaeda, and terrorism cells during the “War On Terror”. McAllister’s January 30 version of his “Starting Point” commentary addresses how unrest within America’s politics, urban communities, and other areas of strife must end if we are to defeat the nation’s 21^st century international enemies.

 

A clip from the Get To The Point Panel discussion on January 30 episode can be by clicking the picture above or by clicking HERE

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“NightTalk: Get to the Point” is hosted by Lenny McAllister and airs on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel live on Friday nights at 8pm with an encore presentation on Mondays at 5pm.

PCNC can be seen in the Pittsburgh television market on Channel 35 on Comcast systems and Channel 9 on Verizon FIOS. It is the “sister-station” to NBC affiliate WPXI and broadcasts from WPXI-TV’s state-of-the-art studios. As the cable outlet of NBC affiliate WPXI, the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel reaches over 850,000 cable subscribers throughout Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.