Let’s have a candid conversation about where we are today with this pandemic. What about the confusion over whether to shed our masks? Well, LaRuelist Café will sponsor a conversation about all of that on Sunday, May 16th @ 1 pm…live on FB and YouTube. You may have seen our guest on MSNBC and CNN! She’s a senior executive in a Newark NJ hospital overseeing Population Health, Strategic Planning, Community Affairs and the Human Experience. Yes…we’re talking about the dynamic, charismatic DR. CHRIS T. PERNELL. Last year NJBIZ named her a Public Health Hero. Graduating cum laude from Princeton University and attending Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Pernell has become a big voice in the COVID-19 arena. A fellow at the American College of Preventive Medicine and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University Medical School, Dr. Pernell brings a unique perspective to the conversation of this pandemic. Losing both her father and cousin to COVID, she signed up for the Moderna clinical trial. LaRuelist Cafe is honored to host Dr. Chris T. Pernell on our show today!

Please stop into LaRuelist Cafe @6 pm today as Mayor Reed Gusciora stops in to talk about the City he loves and leads...Trenton...the Capital City of New Jersey. Mayor Gusciora, the first openly gay Mayor of Trenton, will cover a myriad of issues ranging from crime, economic development, COVID, and community engagement. His City is set to receive up to 73 M from the Federal government over the next several years. What does this mean to a struggling City and what is his vision moving forward? This is a don't miss conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Please stop into our Facebook LaRuelist Café live-streamed conversation @6 pm TONIGHT, April 6th with the man we feel epitomizes the face of social justice. Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, who heads the Sixth District of the AME Church which represents all of Georgia, is one of the leading opponents against Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s overhaul of the Georgia’s election laws. His district joined a lawsuit filed last week challenging the new law. Join us as Bishop Jackson speaks on voter suppression and explains why Georgia’s new law is not just a Georgia issue but affects us all. Tonight’s program is co-hosted by The Positive Community located at www.thepositivecommunity.com.

Here is my 4th holiday without Maria and I have a few thoughts about that. I’m also thinking about my front yard that is all dug up because my sewer line totally clogged...then the contractors burst the water line fixing the sewer line...which I hear is normal. And...through it all...I’m still standing and blessed. So...I’m going to say a few words about it before turning in for the night.

Who the heck is Jay Lassiter…and WHAT makes him tick? Please stop in LaRuelist Café today @4 pm and let us entertain you AND drop some pearls of wisdom. Jay Lassiter is an extremely opinionated charmer, unapologetically out-of-the-closet gay, columnist for the very popular non-partisan website Insider NJ, principal at Lassiter Consulting, and cannabis aficionado! In other words…Jay Lassiter is diverse in a whole lot of stuff and connected with tons of folks. One of his many claims to fame is being the creator of InsiderNJ’s annual OUT: LGBT Power List. We’re excited to have Jay as our guest today. If you can’t join us live…you know the routine…plan to view it later on our FB page LaRuelist Café or go to our website www.LaRuelistCafe.com.

Sunday, March 7th, a group of women from around the country watched Kathy Wilson play mid-wife delivering her Poodle puppies. Now...24 hours later, we're going to talk about it! Kathy is an elected official in Maine, has owned several businesses...and at 75 years young is still having the fun of her life!

Please stop into LaRuelist Café today @6 pm EST as we have a conversation with Moji and Margaret Solar-Wilson. These two AMAZING women are a legally married Nigerian lesbian couple who emigrated from West Africa over 30 years ago. They met and got married in New York. During a time when we talk about diversity, equity and inclusion in our country, it’s fascinating to hear about individuals who live in exile because of who they love. Margaret, a physician and Moji, a business tycoon, are both passionate advocates for diversity and inclusion of all people regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, and religious affiliation. Moji and Margaret have founded Solar-Wilson Village which is nestled away on a forty acre ranch in Ledbetter Texas, 5 miles away from Round Top, a city famous for its antique shows and musical festivals. The village setting is perfect for a romantic get-away, a quiet family vacation or an artist's retreat. Their story is compelling and emotional. It’s a story about how love triumphs over all. You don’t want to miss this one.

Please stop into LaRuelist Café today @5 pm and participate in the chat between Jeannine LaRue and Mary Anne Darling Wasilewski, Founder and Administrator of Fun Loving (No Politics) Lesbians. So many unique projects evolved out of the 2020 pandemic as the world went from predominantly in-person events to virtual contact. Company meetings, governmental services, family gatherings, and…yes…hospital visits suddenly were occurring over Zoom, Facetime, or other social platforms. Love connections, networking, and intimacy also found its way through virtual platforms as COVID-19 caused so many folks to feel isolated and out of the loop. In the midst of this new norm, Mary Anne Darling Wasilewski decided to start a social FB group for lesbians called Fun Loving (No Politics) Lesbians. That group started with about 300 women and has grown to well over 30,000!!! I was invited to join this group in November with great trepidation because I couldn’t imagine anything being fun without politics. And…while I had been in a same-sex relationship for over two decades, I didn’t think of myself as a lesbian. Well…FLNPL has been one of the highlights of my pandemic so far. I’ve been introduced to parts of the world, fascinating books, national and international women, and what I believe will be lifetime friends through this FB group. This discussion will be a treat!!! Hope to see you there!