About Dr. J Thomas Smith

J Thomas Smith, J.D., Psy.D., D.Min., Ph.D. was one of the original staff members of Majic 102.1. He has hosted The Saturday Morning Show since 1994. He has co-hosted “Sunday Morning Live” since 2009. While serving as a staff announcer with American Forces Radio and Television Service from Hollywood, California, his programs were heard in more than 50 countries. He was voted “Air Personality of the Year on Pop Radio” by Black Radio Exclusive Magazine (BRE).

Over the years Smith has been actively involved in the community. Recently, he received a “Top 50 Black Attorney” award from D-Mars Business Journal. He has been honored as “A Man of Style” by Let the Fashions Begin, Inc. benefiting the Texas Children’s Sickle Cell Center and Sickle Cell Patients. He was honored by the Houston Sun Newspaper as a “Houston Sun Beacons of Light: Men of Valor and Purpose” honoree, and he received the 2013 “Community Hero” award from D-Mars Business Journal. He has received a number of proclamations from U.S. Congressional members, Texas House and Senate members and the Houston City Council.

Smith is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He has appeared in a number of industrial and training films and has worked in major radio markets including Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Memphis and Washington, D.C.

Attorney Smith has a general federal law practice. His practice areas include immigration and citizenship, bankruptcy, mental health advocacy; sports and entertainment law. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Georgia Supreme Court, Kansas Supreme Court, Tennessee Supreme Court, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States District Courts for Kansas, Northern District of Georgia and the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas and Kansas.

Dr. Smith serves as a mental health consultant and expert witness. He is licensed in Texas and Georgia as a professional counselor, and in Texas as a marriage and family therapist, childcare administrator and chemical dependency counselor. He is a National Board Certified (NCC) Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Master Addictions Counselor (NBCC). Among his many academic credentials he a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of San Jose (CR), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from California Coast University, Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from American Christian College and Seminary and a Juris Doctor degree, from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Smith is the author of “The Secret to a New Life” (in 21 Days) fromXlibris Publishing. It is available at your favorite bookseller.

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The movie “Selma” opened to popular acclaim earlier this month.  But some say that if Coretta Scott King were alive today, she would not recognize herself as she is portrayed by Carmen Ejogo in the new movie.  According to the Houston Forward Times, the filmmakers misconstrued the intimate relationship she had with her husband, Dr. […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Wayne Davis of Bodies In Motion Pilates discussing his Free Boot Camp for Children and how to get them healthy. We will be joined by Dr. Joy Schmitz, Clinical Director […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Mayor Annise Parker with a State of the City update. We will be joined by Janice Beal, Psychotherapist, discussing relationships and New Year’s Resolutions. Also on board,  Gracie Chukwu, […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Congressman Al Green (TX 9th), with a Capitol Hill update. We will be joined by John Lucas Jr., former NBA player, coach and general manager, discussing The John Lucas […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, discussing Saturday’s Supreme Court ruling upholding the Texas Voter I.D. Law and the government’s response to the Ebola scare. We will be joined by Dr. […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Marianela Acuña Arreaza, Community Organizer with The Voter Riders Organization discussing “Items needed for voting in the 2014 elections”. We will be joined by David Chaumette, President Houston Bar […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Music Magnate, Matthew Knowles, discussing “The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In Boot Camp” at HCC. We will be joined by Congressman Al Green, discussing his experience on […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Donetrus Hill, Principal of Jack Yates High School, discussing The Million Father March Initiative. We will be joined by Dr. Wazuri Sanyika, Founder/CEO, The New Orleans Association of Houston(NOAH)discussing […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests State Repersentative (142), Harold Dutton, discussing the death of Michael Brown; Governor Rick Perry’s indictment; the Open Carry Texas clash and other issues. We will be joined by J. Scott Porter, […]

Join Dr. J Thomas Smith  and Val Wilson for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct).  Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Deacon Jones, Special Assistant to the President, Teneisha Hall, Community Relations of the Sugar Land Skeeters discussing their  Second Annual Black Heritage and Sports Legends Night. We will be […]

According to CNN.com, Conservative Rep. Raúl Labrador of Idaho announced that he will campaign to become House majority leader. The position will soon be vacated by outgoing Rep. Eric Cantor.  He made the announcement on Friday.  The new House majority leader will have influence as it relates to a vote on immigration reform.  CNN.com has […]