Dave Washington announces an upcoming skills workshop by NBA player Orlando Robinson and a voter education program. Washington also highlights the Performing and Visual Arts Summer Camp's final show and Dr. Lonnie Wright's initiative to gather black men with 50 years in Las Vegas. The main guest, Ga…
Veteran's Affairs Plus W/ David L. Washington
by David L. Washington
Veteran's Affairs Plus discusses the issues that veterans in Las Vegas deal with on a daily basis. Your host, David L. Washington connects listeners with relevant community resources and information that they need to help veterans or themselves.
Latest Episodes
Dave Washington hosts Veterans Affairs Plus, featuring Assemblyman Jovan Jackson and Chief Royal Ramey. Jackson, a former inmate and current Nevada state legislator, discusses his advocacy for criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and mental health care. Ramey, co-founder of the Forestry and …
Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, discussing local news, personal updates, and featuring guests. He announces the 35th anniversary of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute at Dillard University and his induction into the virtual wall of honor. Dave shares…
Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, where he announces birthdays and a documentary titled "Wildfire" by his daughter Angel, premiering on June 27. He interviews Faye Duncan Daniel about her third annual gospel fest and fish fry on the Mississippi River, highlighting …
Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, where he expresses condolences to families who recently lost loved ones and celebrates his 54th wedding anniversary. He introduces Sheena Glover, an assistant fire marshal from Omaha, who discusses her role and the transformative i…
Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, where he discusses local events, including the induction of former Fire Chief Eugene Campbell and himself into the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute's Virtual Wall of Honor. Virginia Valentine, a civil engineer turned cit…
Dave Washington and Marsha Washington discussed the memorial and funeral services for Dr. Ruby Duncan, highlighting her contributions to welfare rights and the community from 1966 to 1972. They emphasized her impact on Las Vegas and the broader civil rights movement, noting her resilience despite th…
The program featured discussions on trauma recovery and addiction treatment, with guest Ashley Milne, a licensed therapist in Las Vegas. Ashley specializes in EMDR therapy, which has shown significant success in treating PTSD and other trauma-related issues. She emphasized the importance of addressi…
Dave Washington and his wife, former State Senator Marsha Washington, dedicated their show to Dr. Ruby Duncan, a prominent community activist who passed away recently. They highlighted Duncan's significant contributions, including her work for welfare moms and her role in securing food and training …
Dave Washington hosts a special Veterans Affairs Plus episode featuring his daughters, Angel and Amber, to discuss a documentary about his cancer journey. Angel, the documentary's creator, explains the process of submitting the film to 344 festivals, with two accepted for review and one winning the …
Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" discussing his health, upcoming guests, and community events. He acknowledges birthdays, including his deceased mother, and condolences for Dr. Ruby Duncan. Dr. Kwame Cooper, a retired 38-year fire service professional, discusses his journey, including h…
Dave Washington hosts a special Veterans Affairs Plus episode featuring Dr. Kwame Cooper, a retired Assistant Chief from the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Dr. Cooper shares his journey from Harlem to becoming a firefighter, influenced by the 1974 consent decree for racial and gender diversity. H…
Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, acknowledges birthdays and condolences, including those of Daphne Whitson's parents. He discusses fundraising efforts for various endowments, raising $4,500 each for the Carl Holmes Executive Development Endowment and the Dr. Willi…
Dave Washington hosts a special program on Veterans Affairs Plus, discussing the 35th anniversary of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute (EDI). The institute has trained over 25,000 individuals, many of whom have become fire chiefs and other executive officers. Upcoming events include a …
Dave Washington expresses condolences for recent losses and discusses the importance of community support. He highlights the success of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute Memorial Golf Tournament, led by Bill Parker, and mentions upcoming events, including a fundraiser on April 18 to su…
Dave Washington hosts Chef Joe Cooper, a veteran and chef who served in the U.S. Army. Cooper shared his journey from cooking for a general in Hawaii to becoming an executive chef and owning various restaurants in Las Vegas. He also discussed his product line, Tallulah Food Distribution, which inclu…
Dave Washington offers condolences to local families, announcing upcoming golf fundraisers and celebrating Women's History Month honorees, then interviews longtime Las Vegas resident Dr. Lonnie Wright, a UNLV hospitality professor who earned all three degrees there, authored a Las Vegas-focused hosp…
Dave Washington hosts a special program on 91.5 jazz and more, acknowledging Women's History Month by highlighting significant contributions of women in the community. He pays tribute to Dr. Ruby Duncan, Miss Anna Bailey, Jackie Matthews, Julie Murray, a nurse, Marsha Washington, Beatrice Turner, Vi…
On this episode of Veterans Affairs Plus on 91.5 Jazz and More, host Dave Washington — fresh off celebrating his 75th birthday — welcomes two guests for an eye-opening conversation. First, Army veteran and Nevada Sisters United co-founder Evelyn Pacheco shares details about an upcoming hands-on trad…
Dave Washington celebrates his 75th birthday and mentions several March birthdays. He announces a fundraising event for three charities. Rod O'Neil, a military veteran and businessman, discusses his career, including his service in the Army, law enforcement, and his successful restaurant ventures. S…