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  • "Empowering the Vote: Mobilizing Communities through Education"

    "Empowering the Vote: Mobilizing Communities through Education"
    2024/09/05
    In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Bechet, President of the NWA Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, and MyKala Wallace, President of the Pi Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., to explore the critical role of voter education in our communities. Together, we delve into the innovative strategies their organizations are implementing to enhance voter awareness and mobilization efforts. Tune in to learn how these leaders are making a difference and inspiring civic engagement in Northwest Arkansas.
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    53 分
  • The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4: “Joi For The Journey”

    The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4: “Joi For The Journey”
    2024/07/25
    In this episode we speak to Joi McGowan, from Amani Counseling about mental health. What it takes to be resilient in our mental health. Good mental health practices for minority communities and her journey to bring help, health and joy to Black and Brown people.
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    55 分
  • The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 3: “Power to the People"

    The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 3: “Power to the People"
    2024/04/27
    In this episode we speak to Dr. Syard Evans, CEO of Arkansas Support Network. We talk about her work at Arkansas Support Network and her broader advocacy work for people with disabilities; their families and ensuring they have equity in society and within our government systems.
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    1 時間 4 分
  • The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 2: Black Heritage, Black History, Black Community

    The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 2: Black Heritage, Black History, Black Community
    2024/03/12
    NWA MLK Council president and treasurer Lindsey Leverett Higgins and Chris Seawood talk with IMPACT Period founder and current Historic Black District project manager for NWA Black Heritage, Emma Willis on her past project work and her current work in Nortwest Arkansas included the historic and momentous work of the Historic Black District in South Fayetteville.
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    1 時間 2 分
  • The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1: Living for the City

    The BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1: Living for the City
    2024/02/02
    Join NWA MLK Council president Lindsey Leverett-Higgins and treasurer Chris Seawood as they speak with Alice Gachuzo-Colin. They discuss her work in Springdale, her activism; and historic run for Springdale City council.
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    53 分
  • Episode 7: And Justice For All...

    Episode 7: And Justice For All...
    2023/10/24
    We sit down with Sarah Moore, Fayetteville City Council member and one of the founders of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition. AJRC works to end mass incarceration led by the voices of the families and individuals of those directly impacted.
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    50 分
  • Episode 6: Speaking Truth to Power with Monique Jones

    Episode 6: Speaking Truth to Power with Monique Jones
    2023/09/06
    Chris sits down with HR professional and community collaborator, Monique Jones, to talk about her experiences running the St. James Missionary Baptist Church's Community Food Pantry, addressing the transportation needs of the community in Fayetteville, running for public office, and her inspiration to continue speaking truth to power.
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    50 分
  • Episode 5: He is LEGEND, Reflections on a Life of Service

    Episode 5: He is LEGEND, Reflections on a Life of Service
    2023/08/11
    Chris and Lindsey sit down with a man well-known in Fayetteville, as an educator, leader, friend, mentor, and advocate, Dr. John Colbert. Dr. Colbert recently retired as the twelfth superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools. In his ground-breaking 46 year career, 43 years with Fayetteville Public Schools, he has served as the district’s first African-American special education teacher, the first African-American principal, and the first African-American superintendent. He is also the first FPS staff member to rise through the ranks from teacher to principal to assistant superintendent to superintendent.
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    42 分