4 Guys... 4 Mics... 4 Perspectives This group of 30-somethings met in their college years and have been known to have some pretty entertaining and (sometimes) informative back and forths, so they decided to share it with the world. As black males that have all taken different career paths and currently live in various parts of the country, this show is an attempt to pull from their very different experiences and insights. They are hoping to have some fun with this and would love nothing more ...
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Dee Brown is the President and CEO of The P3 Group, the nation’s largest African American owned public-private partnership real estate developer. Each week Dee will talk with business executives, community leaders, and entertainers about their family, investments, careers, and how their success is impacting their community and legacy. If you’re looking for insight on what it takes to be successful, this is the podcast that will take you beyond the deal! The Sky’s the Limit with Dee Brown CEO ...
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The Ability Experience is a nonprofit organization with a simple mission: create shared experiences with people with disabilities and members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. We do so through a variety of volunteer events, bringing students together from across the country to bike, build, and create lasting memories with the disability community. Our hosts, Zorth Pilonieta and Gary Sugg, interview members of our Ability Experience community and give them the platform to tell their shared experien ...
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Sponsored by Boston Scientific and in a joint production between the Insight Health Equity Action Lab and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the goal of this podcast is to inspire more conversation and action towards creating a culture of health. Hosts Batala McFarlane and Courtney Jordan Baechler, MD talk with people who are making wellness a priority for themselves, their families and their communities.
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A podcast for those in the diaspora who want to visit their ancestral home. Hosted by two sisters who know how to transform a simple trip abroad into a cultural bonanza. Full of tips from expert guests to everyday travelers to ballers on a budget. How to make the most of your excursion and leave you wanting more. Episodes Drop Once a Month featuring the hottest topics in travel to Africa! Stay tuned to our IG and FB pages @PGExcursions for updates and our TikTok for fun facts! Check out the ...
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Travel to Africa with PG Excursions and Tuanni Price with ZuriWine.com
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Tuanni Price offers wine tours and more in Capetown, South Africa. On the PG Excursions podcast today, Learn How Tuanni created ZuriWine.com and landed in Capetown from LA. Take a wine tour and learn more about the fantastic wine scene in South Africa. Travel to Africa with PG Excursions this September every Thursday!! From South Africa to Cape Ver…
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Andre Arman, Zeta Epsilon (George Mason University)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview 7-time Pi Alpha and 3-time Bruce Rodgers Award winner, Andre Arman (Zeta Epsilon, George Mason University), who completed his first Pi Alpha event at the age of 35. Within a 10 year span, Andre completed 7 summer events including Journey of Hope in 2002, Gear U…
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview four-time Pi Alpha and current Ability Experience staff member, Patrick Carlson, Iota Kappa (Greeley). Carlson completed Journey of Hope in 2017 and 2018 as crew member and project manager and then Gear Up Florida in 2019 and 2022 as project manager and cyclist…
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Ruben Talavera, Eta Omega (New Mexico State University)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview 7-time Pi Alpha and Nu Phi Society member, Ruben Talavera, Eta Omega (New Mexico State University), who completed Journey of Hope in 2006 as a crew member and then cycled Gear Up Florida in 2007, 2009, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Since his retirement of summer events …
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Kwab Asamoah lived in the United States for 3 decades and decided to go back home to Ghana!
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This edition of the PG Excursions Podcast, sponsored by FP Commercial Advisors, Your hosts Tanya Woods and Lauren Lowery discuss growing a business in Ghana with our guest Kwab Asamoah. What’s inside the pod? Check out Kwab's fashion line www.KustomLooks.com What does it mean to have financial ownership? Having a credit lifestyle vs a cash lifestyl…
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Masah SamForay on the PG Excursions Podcast from Sierra Leone to Indiana to Ghana!!
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This edition of the PG Excursions Podcast, sponsored by FP Commercial Advisors, Your hosts Tanya Woods and Lauren Lowery discuss moving to Ghana with our guest AKA Soror Masah SamForay. What’s inside the pod? GET MASAH'S BOOK - THE GHANA GUIDE FOR SINGLE MOMS: For Parents Moving to Ghana. Attorney, Developer and AKA Masah SamForay has a wonderful s…
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The PG Excursions Podcast with Omega Psi Phi Member and Tema, Ghana resident Ray Massenburg
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This edition of the PG Excursions Podcast, sponsored by FP Commercial Advisors, your hosts Tanya Woods and Lauren Lowery talk to American born Ray Massenburg who recently moved from Chicago to Tema, Ghana. What’s inside the pod? The culture and friendships Ray experienced that ultimately led his move to Ghana. The value of the American dollar in Gh…
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The PG Excursions Podcast with Travel Professional and Alpha Kappa Alpha Member Tashna Loy Donaldson with TLD LUXXE TRAVEL
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This edition of the PG Excursions Podcast, sponsored by FP Commercial Advisors, your hosts Tanya Woods JD and Lauren Lowery CIPS discuss planning for travel and investment in Africa with our guest travel professional and AKA Tashna Loy Donaldson with TLD LUXXE TRAVEL. What’s inside the pod? How she turned her professional passion into a professiona…
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Austin Gothard, Iota Nu (Mississippi State University)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview Pi Alpha Austin Gothard (Iota Nu, Mississippi State University), who completed Gear Up Florida as a cyclist in 2022, led the TransAmerica team as Project Manager in 2023 and will be cycling Gear Up Florida a second time in 2024. Austin will also be a Leadership…
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Let's go to Africa! The PG Excursions Podcast is coming in 2024 to help you with investing, vacationing and relaxing on the continent!! Stay tuned for more information on PGExcursions.com, IG, FB and YouTube. Follow, Subscribe, Share!! www.PGExcursions.tv | PGExcursions.netBy PG Excursions
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Jeremy Jones, Alpha Gamma (University of Oklahoma)
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Welcome to episode 14! On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview Pi Alpha and Team AbEx Ambassador, Jeremy Jones (Alpha Gamma, University of Oklahoma), who completed Journey of Hope as a cyclist in 1998, 2001 and as project manager in 2009. Jeremy has walked across Spain, biked around New Zealand, was …
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Welcome to episode 13! On this episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview 1997 Journey of Hope North Route cyclist, managing director at Merrill Lynch and current AbEx board member, Michael Davis. Learn how Michael’s Journey of Hope experience led to him hosting the Inaugural Empire State Ride in New York, and saying…
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Rob Raesemann, Zeta Zeta (University of North Florida)
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Welcome to episode 12, featuring Rob Raesemann from the Zeta Zeta chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. In this episode, hosts Zorth and Gary talk with Rob about being a 6x Pi Alpha, his involvement for the AbEx Challenge: Gate River Run and the future of the Zeta Zeta Chapter. A snippet about Rob: "Rob's initiation into Pi Kappa Phi over 35 years ago set him o…
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Check out this lost episode from Season 3.By Justin Thaxton, Bennie Williams, Dre Walton, Cedrice Bennett
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A Great Life after Mitral Valve Surgical Repair (with Lea Hargett)
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On this episode Ms. Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Lea Hargett. Lea shares her story of mitral valve surgical repair, her journey to becoming a health coach and her incredible success in body, mind, and spirit.By Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler and Ms. Batala McFarlane
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The Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave: Conversations with Dr. Tracy Norfleet and Dr. Wayne Batchler
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Batala and Courtney hit the road to Tampa with the Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave. On a quest to improve heart health nationally, we had a chance to interview internist, Dr. Tracy Norfleet and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Wayne Batchler. They share their passions around heart health justice and their personal health journey.…
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Getting Ahead: The Power of Preventive Care (with Darryl White)
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On this episode, Batala and Courtney interview Darryl White about his preventive cardiology experience. Darryl grew up with lots of cardiovascular disease in his family. He decided to get a formal consultation including a calcium score test and understand how he could create generational health for himself and his extended family going forward.…
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The State of Heart Health in Minnesota (with Commissioner Brooke Cunningham)
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On this episode we hear from Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, MD, who leads the Department of Health for the state of Minnesota. Commissioner Cunningham breaks down the realities of racism in medicine and health and how she plans to help create a path of equity for all Minnesotans.By Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler and Batala MacFarlane
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The Future of Medicine (with Madison Keller)
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On this episode Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Madison Keller, a second year medical student at Louisiana State University. Madison shares her journey of how she became interested in medicine, what she has learned so far, why she remains optimistic about the future and improved health outcomes for all people, and how she continues to dedicate he…
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Heart to Heart on the Road: St. Louis, Missouri with Kappa Alpha Psi
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Taking it on the road to St. Louis, Missouri at the Kappa Alpha Psi (KAP) Fraternity and Edwards Lifesciences Heart Health event! Batala and Dr. Courtney had the chance to interview: Reuben Shelton, KAP Polemarch Dr. Steven Broughton, National Chair for Health and Wellness for KAP John Hibbler, member of KAP St. Louis Alumni Chapter of KAP Dr. Gers…
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Achieving through Health (with Sondra Samuels)
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In this episode we interview Sondra Samuels, CEO of the Northside Achievement Zone. Sondra shares how she is prioritizing revolutionary self-love, vision boards that include health for her and her family, and her dream to see Northside residents thriving in all aspects of live.By Courtney Jordan Baechler
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In this episode we speak to Jerad Green, who shares his journey of being diagnosed with heart failure and the gaps he found in medical care on his way to diagnosis and treatment. Jerad is on a mission to improve this process with a support group starting this month specifically for People of Color diagnosed with heart failure.…
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Heart to Heart on the Road: Changing Hearts with Kappa Alpha Psi and Edwards Lifesciences
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On this episode we hear from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity brothers after an event on heart health with Edwards Lifesciences in Houston, TX. Take a listen and hear how this unique partnership has been life changing for many on their personal and family heart health journey.By Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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In this episode we had the opportunity to interview Ms. Joy and hear her story on the discovery of her aortic valve disease and the opportunity to participate in new therapies, the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).By Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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The Sky's the Limit - EP 22 | Torrence McKnight, President & CEO Torrence McKnight State Farm
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In today’s episode of The Sky’s The Limit, Dee Brown, President and CEO of The P3 Group Inc, talks to Torrence McKnight, President and CEO of Torrence McKnight State Farm Insurance Agency. Torrence is a Results-driven leader with repeated success maximizing new business development and customer retention for high-growth companies. Over the past 20 …
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On this episode, we talk with Ms. Patrice Hughes-Alfred who suffered a stress-induced heart attack in 2001. She admits that when her cardiologist told her she had a heart attack she was in denial because she did not experience any of the typical heart attack symptoms. However, after her diagnosis and successfully completing cardiac rehab Ms. Patric…
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The Joy of Walking (with Justice Alan Page)
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Justice Alan Page shares his journey with heart health from his Hall of Fame football career through his career as a MN Supreme Court judge. Justice Page shares the surprising role that running has played in his relationships with his wife, friends, and family and how he ultimately finds most mental peace and clarity through exercise outdoors.…
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The Sky's the Limit - Emmitt SmithBy Dee Brown CEO
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Eat, Sleep, Live (with Andre "Debonaire" McNeal)
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On this episode we hear Andre “Debonaire” McNeal, or Deb, about his surprise diagnosis of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. During this lively conversation, Deb walks us through the lifestyle changes he’s made –which include taking medications, changing his eating habits and living a life of moderation. Through humor and, Deb came to Minnesota as a…
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Preeclampsia and Heart Health During Pregnancy (with Aundrea Eady)
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In this episode we hear from Dr. Aundrea Eady, a dentist in Atlanta and her journey with preeclampsia. Aundrea shares how this journey with her heart health surprised her and how she is successfully navigating this along a busy career and new baby afterwards.By Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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It might not be your fault, but it's your responsibility (with Delaine Tebout)
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In this episode we interview Delaine Teabout Thomas, MPH, Women's Health Equity Fellow at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Delaine shares her personal story around heart health and specifically high blood pressure and her passion to be a part of the solution going forward to improve health justice both individually and at the community l…
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Growing a Healthier Community (with Clarence Jones)
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In this episodes, Clarence Jones, founding member of Hue-MAN, passionate community collaborator to improve health disparities, describes his passion around community engagement, interest from a young age in how to help individuals and communities thrive, and how he has influenced community members to become active research participants.…
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The Wisdom of Healthy Habits (with Ottis Anderson)
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In this podcast we interview Ottis Anderson, former NFL running back and he tells us about his post-career heart health challenges and ultimate success managing his diabetes.By Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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Don't Wait Until it's Too Late (with Shirlynn McNeil LaChapelle)
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On this episode we interview Shirlynn McNeil LaChapelle, Shirlynn shares her wisdom as a nurse practitioner with decades of experience as well as her own experience with diastolic heart failure (impaired heart relaxation) and how she manages her blood pressure now to optimize her heart going forward.…
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Jim Karlovec, Delta Sigma (Bowling Green)
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Welcome back! It's been a while. On this return episode, Zorth and Gary talk with Jim Karlovec, cofounder of the Journey of Hope. This is the first episode of a longer series discussing how "A" journey of hope became THE Journey of Hope.
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Navigating aortic valve surgery in your 20s! (with Morgan Smith)
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Morgan Smith shares his incredible story of aortic valve surgery in his 20’s. A surprise to both Morgan and his medical team to find out he needed his aortic valve replaced while having a routine surgery. Morgan describes his journey ever since, the surprises, and the ultimate success he has found in managing his heart health.…
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Sam Powers shares his powerful story about his journey with a heart attack and subsequent development of fluid around the heart. He reflects on the incredible role his teenage neighbor played as well as his personal mission to help get the word out on heart disease signs, symptoms, and how to thrive going forward.…
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Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff at The P3 Group, Inc. & Trevor Brown, Chief Creative Officer at Self Made TV
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Tune in to this episode of the Sky’s the Limit with Dee Brown CEO featuring Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff and Trevor Brown, Chief Creative Officer as they talk about the difference between greatness and being successful.By Dee Brown CEO
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The Mind and Heart Connection (with Dr. Daheia Barre-Anderson)
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On this episode Batala & Dr. Courtney are joined by tenured professor and yogi Dr. Daheia Barre-Anderson. Daheia’s research centers increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary behavior in children and adults. Daheia has been researching cardiovascular disease risk factors in African American women and families along with the potential eff…
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Being Batala: A Heart Health Journey (with Batala McFarlane)
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In this episode, Batala keeps it real about her own heart health. Dr. Courtney shares some methods of primary prevention for heart disease and Batala explores the realities of being a woman of color in Minneapolis as well as a mother and entrepreneur. Batala even dives into her thoughts on what it means to thrive while becoming more aware and proac…
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Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff to the President, The P3 Group, Inc.
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What would you do if you had the opportunity to work on projects that makes people’s lives better? Wouldn’t you be inspired to do more? When you give your best, the possibilities are endless. That’s when you can honestly say that The Sky’s The Limit. Dee Brown welcomes his Chief of Staff Ben Baltimore in today's episode. Ben’s parents were both tea…
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Erik Stevenson, Chief Data & Compliance Officer and Grandon Gray, Chief Operating Officer
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“Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on The Oscars stage.” You must have been watching the event on your television at that moment. You must have heard or read about it as the news spread quickly online. How did you feel? It's easy enough to pass judgment and say that Will acted irrationally, or you can defend his action because he did it to protect his wo…
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On this episode Nadra tells about her story of pursuing generational health. Nadra is navigating helping her father and his heart health while she makes sure to prioritize her own cardiovascular health starting with the management of her blood pressure. She shares what has worked both on the medical and lifestyle side. Nadra has spent over two deca…
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On the 4th episode of our 3rd season we discuss the following: Q1) With hindsight being 20/20, if you were Will Smith and knew what would come from smacking Chris Rock (10 yr suspension from the academy and multiple projects being out on hold) would you have still responded the way you did? - 00:03:40 Q2) Since the slap some black women have been s…
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Erik Stevenson, Chief Data & Compliance Officer and Grandon Gray, Chief Operating Officer
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How do you provide medical care in a community health center that does not have clean facilities? How can underprivileged children have the opportunity to receive an education and fight for a better future? What hope is there for African American communities living in harsh environments? That's what The P3 Group, Inc. and Brown Foundation are doing…
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Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge
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What is it like to be an African American law enforcement officer? How does someone protect and serve his community and make a difference? Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is the Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge. Judge Robinson started his career in law enforcement as a Deputy Jailer with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Offi…
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Surviving a cardiac arrest (with Cheryl Winston)
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On this episode Cheryl tells us her remarkable story of her cardiac event in September of 2020. After lying unconscious for nearly 15 minutes Cheryl was transported to the hospital during which time her heart was restarted, and her medical team made the decision to cool her body to preserve brain function and to put Cheryl in a medically induced co…
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Charles Sims, Jr. CEO of Sims Financial Group, Inc.
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For several decades, the African American community has had limited access to building wealth. The lack of financial literacy, low income, and systematic inequalities are just some of the challenges that prevent this community from reaching financial independence. But there are quite a few who managed to break through and succeed financially. Joini…
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On the 4th episode of our 3rd season, Ced takes over the hosting and we discuss the following: Q1) What are your thoughts on Critical Race Theory? - 00:04:36 Q2) What do you feel like is behind this becoming such a hot topic and the big push now to remove Critical Race Theory from schools and teachings? - 00:36:46 ~ We are now accepting sponsor for…
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