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The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging JourneyAging Unfiltered: Aging While Black – with Raymond JetsonWelcome to another episode of Aging Unfiltered. In this episode, we have an important conversation about the intersection of aging, race, and representation. It was a privilege to welcome Raymond A. Jetson to the podcast to talk about this important subject. He’s a visionary leader, a changemaker, and the force behind Aging While Black and MetroMorphosis. Raymond has spent his life dedicated to empowering Black older adults and reshaping narratives around aging and equity. Tune in for an inspirational conversation.ResourcesAging While BlackAWB The Book | Aging While Black...2025-03-1836 min
ITBro's - De Podcast over Identity, Security en de moderne werkplek door Sander en RaymondS05A01 - Start het jaar met een e-mail test...In de eerste aflevering van 2025 bespreken Raymond Comvalius en Sander Berkouwer het meest recente nieuws en bieden ze hun steevaste informatiebeveiligingsupdate. Ze delen de informatie van twee evenementen aankomende week en Raymond deelt een productiviteitstip.NieuwsVlak na de opname van de laatste aflevering vorig jaar verscheen op 18 december 2024 een Windows-build in het ontwikkelaarskanaal. Build 26120.2705 biedt meer kunstmatig intelligente features voor CoPilot+-PC’s met AMD- en Intel-processoren.De installatiemedia voor Windows 11 24H2 t/m de versie die Microsoft in december bijwerkte vertoont een mankement waardoor informatiebeveiligingsupdates niet kunnen worden geïnstalleerd. De IT...2025-01-0323 min
Don't Be Caged By Your AgeEP 34 The Three Pillars of Aging While Black"Reciprocal wisdom is a sharing that goes both ways. There is a wisdom that is rooted in our past. But there’s also wisdom and an ingenuity that lives within the current generation."In this enlightening episode I had the honor of speaking with the remarkable Raymond A. Jetson, 68, an influential public servant, a social innovator, and a visionary leader dedicated to improving the lives of Black elders. From Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Raymond shares his extraordinary journey of lifelong commitment to community service, racial, social, and economic equity. You’ll hear about Raymond’s 'Agi...2024-10-2442 min
Beyond GenerationsThe Experiences of Black Men Aging with HIV/AIDSPeople living with HIV have historically faced social isolation and stigma from society, however, Black men in particular have faced unique challenges while aging with HIV. Joe Robinson from THRIVE SS sits down with special guest host Raymond A. Jetson from Aging While Black to discuss his role as lead program manager of The Silver Lining Project, a program that aims to create a safe space where older Black men living with HIV can share, discuss and advocate for issues impacting their community.2024-06-2127 min
The GERO-Juice: Hot Spot for Aging NewsGERO-Juice 3-28-24 Throwback Interview: Raymond Jetson and Let's Talk about KidneysThrowback interview with Raymond A. Jetson, the brains behind the Aging While Black Movement. This year old interview is still going strong as Reverend Jetson gives the 411 on how to support Black seniors in older adulthood. Also, find out about kidney health and how chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes put adults at risk for developing kidney disease.2024-03-291h 00
The EndGameWhere Aging Intersects with RaceRaymond Jetson, a church pastor, Harvard fellow, and former state legislator, founded Aging While Black to explore the unique experience of Black Americans, particularly how social, political and economic inequalities have a bearing on aging. As the driving force behind Metromorphosis, a social change nonprofit, he has developed an approach built on engaging and convening community stakeholders, looking for ways to correct systemic issues, and changing the narrative around inner-city communities.Among the points discussed in this interview:* Why family caregiving is a valuable tradition, but also a burden, for Black families.* The...2023-10-0432 min
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilitiesBuilding community for children with disabilities with Raymond A. JetsonMr. Raymond A. Jetson says, “... If our children are going to feel present and valued and able to be the best version of themselves in the world, we have to be intentional about impacting the world in a way that creates space for that to happen.” In this week’s episode, Christina gets practical advice on how to build community for children with disabilities.Resources mentioned in this episodeMeet Raymond A. JetsonBuilding a Village of Support with Raymond A. Jetson (webinar)Children with disabilities need a village of support. Here are 3 ways to build...2023-09-1433 min
Richmond Racial Equity EssaysIntergenerational, co-leadership and urban transformation with Sherreta R. Harrison and Raymond A. Jetson, MetroMorphosis in Baton Rouge, LAIntergenerational, co-leadership is a model for disrupting oppressive systems and transforming communities. In this conversation, Ebony chats with catalytic co-leaders Sherreta R. Harrison and Raymond A. Jetson of MetroMorphosis in Baton Rouge, LA. The core of their work is transformation from within, rooted in community listening, responding and collective action.2023-09-1348 min
Aging With Grace 55+Long Term Care Plans Protect Assets, 'Madness' at Sea and Community MetroMorphosisWhy plan for long term care? Amy Arnette, director, Insurance Solutions with dpl Financial, discusses why you would need it and how to customize a long term care plan. Bottom line is Long Term Care planning is essential to protecting your financial assets. Most people have a bucket list. Amy shares how getting to choose your care setting can become a reality for successfully aging in place. How many of us check off a bucket list of great adventures we want to have for fun? Well, Julia Inman and her husband Terry Brabb did just that; purchasing a 45' cata...2023-08-3039 minThe GERO-Juice: Hot Spot for Aging NewsGERO JUICE 4-13-23 Aging While Black with Raymond JetsonApril is Jazz Appreciation month, listen to sounds from Dianne Reeves and Gerald Albright. Aging While Black is sensitive, yet necessary subject. On this episode Raymond Jetson, the force behind Aging While Black, gives us the 411 on how to amplify the voices of Black older adults by using three pillars. And find out how one Colorado city is changing the scope of multigenerational communities.2023-04-1759 min
The Pod with the Baton Rouge Area Foundation#24 The Pod with Raymond Jetson and Sherreta HarrisonCombining his 30 plus year history of public service with her 15 years of nonprofit leadership, Raymond A. Jetson and Sherreta R. Harrison form the dynamic, intergenerational co- leadership team at MetroMorphosis, a Baton Rouge- based social enterprise focused on transforming communities. After completing a two-year fellowship on advanced leadership towards social impact at Harvard University, Raymond set about the business of creating a different approach to community change, one with a decidedly asset- based framing and focused on systems and structures. Informed by 15 years as a State Representative, 23 years as pastor of Star Hill Church, and as the de...2023-03-0731 min
Talk LouisianaRev. Raymond Jetson, Herman Jackson, Earnest JacksonFormer Louisiana state legislator and pastor Raymond Jetson comments on education and gun violence in our community as well as gives insight to his new group MetroMorphosis as well as his recent project Aging While Black. Musicians Herman Jackson and Earnest Jackson reflect on their life and career and also their 1975 song "Inflation".2023-02-1444 min
It's Baton Rouge: Out to LunchOne Rouge LighthouseEntrepreneurs frequently explain how they came up with a business idea to solve some sort of problem they personally experienced. This "necessity is the mother of invention" incentive is also true in the world of non-profits and purpose-driven businesses more concerned about making a difference than making a profit. Often it is during the worst of times - crises, hardships, or conflagrations and controversies - that people see opportunities to help those most in need. Or, on a grander scale, to dismantle systems of oppression and come together in new ways to make things better. ...2023-02-0828 minTalk LouisianaMonday, February 14th: Raymond Jetson, Jensen MooreRaymond Jetson analyzes the root of crime and violence in Baton Rouge, specifically within in the black community, and solutions to help young black men. He also touches on Sharon Lewis and LSU. Jensen Moore talks Super Bowl Ads. 2022-02-1444 minTalk LouisianaWednesday, November 17th: Raymond Jetson, Bob SpitzRaymond Jetson discusses MetroMorphosis, a non-profit organization that helps transform urban communities. Bob Spitz talks his new book, "Led Zeppelin: The Biography."2021-11-1744 min
The Corporate MinisterOwning and Sharing the Wisdom of Your YearsI recently came across these words in an online article:“Sixty-five is my rite of passage to elderhood, a place of willful obligation to family and community. The benefits I have been blessed to receive come with an immense obligation to the others around me. Anything less would be the epitome of disrespect to those who walked this journey before me.”I decided to reach out to the author, Rev. Raymond Jetson, and this episode is the result. This is the first in a 3-part series on mentoring and it’s a powerful discussion about how we...2021-04-0132 minTalk LouisianaMonday, January 18th: Beau Clark, Raymond JetsonEBR Coroner Dr. Beau Clark gives a break down on where the parish’s fatalities came from in 2020. Pastor Raymond Jetson discusses the ideology behind the January 6th Capitol Hill riot.2021-01-1820 minTalk LouisianaWednesday, April 29th: Raymond Jetson, Todd Graves, Bob PettitPastor and former state representative Raymond Jetson looks at the impact of Covid-19 on Baton Rouge and comments on shooting deaths of a BRPD officer and a former cop on Sunday. Raisin’ Canes founder Todd Graves talks about efforts to keep the restaurant industry afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Pettit of LSU remembers his mentor, strength coach Alvin Roy, whose birth was 100 years ago this month.2020-04-2911 min
Scaling ImpactTransforming Urban Communities - Raymond Jetson, MetroMorphosis | Ep. 2 S. 1This week, we're in conversation with Raymond Jetson, President and CEO of MetroMorphosis, a nonprofit transforming urban communities from within. Raymond has taken MetroMorphosis from just an idea to a seven-figure annual budget. Whether it's working through its "Our Schools, Our Excellence" education initiative or "LaunchBR" which seeks to ensure minority business owners secure government and private contracts and other opportunities, his visionary approach and execution is one you must hear.2020-03-2333 minTalk LouisianaWednesday, February 19th: Rannah Gray, Raymond JetsonPolitical Consultant Rannah Gray reports on her trip through Iowa for that state’s caucuses and her visit to Nevada for the primary there. Former State Rep. Raymond Jetson, who was a pastor for 23 years, comments on the statement from former Texas Gov. Rick Perry that President Trump has been chosen by God.2020-02-1920 min
Center of WeirdnessVicious Lips (1986) - Part 1Month of Thanks rolls on with Vicious Lips, a 1986 movie about a Misfits-esque band (think Jem and the Holograms, not Danzig) trying to attain super galactic stardom. There is so much happening in the first 10 minutes that we no doubt missed a lot. But we still caught a lot too: space wolf men, space women with three space breasts (a full four years before Total Recall!), weird Dr. Suess-esque space cigars, and a woman inexplicably named Judy Jetson. We have a feeling we're in for a wild ride, so strap in! Thanks to listener Raymond Smith for the recommendation. 2018-11-1932 minTalk LouisianaTuesday, October 2nd: Deborah Rose, Brian Low, Andy Anderson, Raymond JetsonWelsh singer Deborah Rose. Financial analysts Brian Low and Andy Anderson exchange views on record territory for the Dow and strategy for investing. Reverend Raymond Jetson, former state lawmaker, reflects on the community reaction to the death of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims.2018-10-0223 min
Shiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. PodcastShiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. Podcast Episode 33/ Raymond JetsonRev. Raymond A. Jetson has served as a Pastor (23 years), a State Legislator, and a former Deputy Secretary of the State Department of Health and Hospitals. Currently, he is the President and Chief Executive of MetroMorphosis, whose mission it is to develop and mobilize engaged citizens in inner city neighborhoods to both design and implement sustainable solutions to persistent community challenges. Enjoy an enlightening and productive conversation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-09-2456 min
Shiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. PodcastShiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. Podcast Episode 33/ Raymond Jetson Rev. Raymond A. Jetson has served as a Pastor (23 years), a State Legislator, and a former Deputy Secretary of the State Department of Health and Hospitals. Currently, he is the President and Chief Executive of MetroMorphosis, whose mission it is to develop and mobilize engaged citizens in inner city neighborhoods to both design and implement sustainable solutions to persistent community challenges. Enjoy an enlightening and productive conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-2456 minTalk LouisianaMonday, April 9th: Raymond Jetson, Elizabeth CrispFormer State Representative Raymond Jetson on this week’s Urban Congress for African-American Males to be held in Baton Rouge. Jetson is also former pastor of Star Hill Church, located a block from where Alton Sterling died in July of 2016. We will talk with him about the aftermath of the decision to file no charges against Officer Blane Salamoni. Elizabeth Crisp of the Advocate on her revelation that a state lawmaker, Rep. Dodie Horton, was pushing “fake news” to make her point on a key piece of legislation.2018-04-0945 minTalk LouisianaTuesday, March 6th: Steve Carter, Raymond Jetson, Daniel ErspamerRep. Steve Carter, R-Baton Rouge, comments on the collapse of the special session to address the fiscal cliff. Former Louisiana House Member Raymond Jetson of Baton Rouge reflects on budget battles of the past and addresses the call for more gun regulation and dealing with the mental health of young men most often involved in mass shootings. Daniel Erspamer of the Pelican Institute on the role that U.S. Senator John Kennedy is playing in the net neutrality issue that continues in Congress.2018-03-0644 minTalk LouisianaRaymond Jetson on the expected decision in the Alton Sterling case(LRN)Former lawmaker turned pastor Raymond Jetson comments on the anticipated U.S. Justice Department decision in the Alton Sterling case. Reverend Jetson heads Star Hill Baptist Church, one of the community's largest churches. His church is three blocks from the Triple S Food Mart where Sterling was killed last July. Reports are at this time that the Justice Department has decided not to prosecute two officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake, for federal civil rights violations for their involvement in Sterling's shooting death.Also on today's program: State Rep. Ted James on the expected Alton Sterling...2017-05-0327 minTalk LouisianaRep. Ted James on expected Alton Sterling decision and state budget battles(Amy Jeffries)State Rep. Ted James of Baton Rouge weighs in on the Alton Sterling decision. He also addresses the friction at the state legislature as the House battles budget issues in week four of the regular session.Also on today's program: Raymond Jetson on the expected decision in the Alton Sterling case, here.2017-05-0309 min