Best The African American Leadership Forum Podcasts (2024)

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A piece of joy and hope with T Mychael Rambo 53:37

2+ y ago53:37

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Vocalist, Emmy Award-winning actor, motivational speaker, emcee, auctioneer, community organizer, arts educator, and committed volunteer, T Mychael Rambo spreads some cheer and hope through his story of being homeless, sitting on the bench outside of the Ordway theatre in St Paul MN, watching people come and go to being an actor on the stage at the…

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James Dallas: Rising from an Inferiority Complex to the C-Suite 56:54

2+ y ago56:54

56:54

Mr. James Dallas, a man of faith, seasoned executive, and agent of change in large domestic and international corporate settings, helps people navigate their lives in the face of daunting circumstances. James shares details with host Dr. Sylvia Bartley about how he evolved from a young man who grew up in the segregated south with an inferiority com…

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Spreading kindness with Erica Simmons 57:59

3y ago57:59

57:59

Erica Simmons, Storyteller Strategist and Lifestyle Photographer in Atlanta, tells her own story of gratitude and thankfulness after experiencing a life-changing car accident in 2009.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Catching up with Kim Nelson 53:27

3y ago53:27

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Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Kim Nelson, retired Senior Vice President of External Relations for General Mills Inc, President of the General Mills Foundation, and Independent Board Director at Colgate-Palmolive, Cummins Inc., and Tate & Lyle, to learn about Kim’s career journey from an assistant Marketing Manager to the highest-ranking Bl…

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From Powerless to Positivity with Kellen Rashad Nins 55:18

3y ago55:18

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Kellen Rashad Nins, attendance liaison at Central High School and creator and founder of the Uposit.me app and social media, discusses positivity in our lives, and boldly recounts his personal journey through the criminal justice system as a confused young man, and how it impacted his drive to help kids stay positive and navigate the world.…

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Advancing Equity in Home Ownership 56:41

3y ago56:41

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In Minnesota, only 24% of African American households own their home, compared with 77% of white households. Dondi Edwards, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Home Lending, joins Dr. Bartley to talk about the history of home ownership in America, including practices like racial covenants and redlining. Dondi discusses the initiative he is leading i…

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Up Close and Personal with Robyn Robinson 59:38

3y ago59:38

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Robyn Robinson joins host Dr. Sylvia Bartley to talk about her experiences as the first African American primetime news anchor in the state of Minnesota, her stint in politics, love for the arts and the entrepreneur behind her Rox jewelry line.By The African American Leadership Forum

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One-on-One with Dr. Lonnie Johnson, inventor and entrepreneur 55:12

3y ago55:12

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Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Dr. Lonnie Johnson in his Research and Development building in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is an inventor and entrepreneur. He is well known for his invention of the Super Soaker®, which became the number one selling toy in America and the Јоhnѕоn Тhеrmоеlесtrіс Еnеrgу Соnvеrtеr (ЈТЕС), аn еngіnе thаt соnvеr…

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Managing Reproductive Health for Black Women 58:38

3y ago58:38

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Statistics show Black women and their babies have worse health outcomes than their white peers. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Dr. Kristin Oates, OBGYN at Atlanta Gynecology and Obstetrics, Terra Cole Brown, Executive Director at Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, and Shakita Thomas Kpetay from Remnants of Hope Coaching and Cons…

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Breaking the Stigma of Mental and Emotional Health 59:50

3y ago59:50

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According to the CDC, 1-in-5 Americans will experience mental health illness in a given year, 1-in-25 Americans live with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, and according to the Lancet Psychiatry Journal, 1-in-8 Covid Patients are diagnosed with a first-time mental illness like anxiety and depression…

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Hope in the Struggle: A reflective conversation with civil rights icon and author Dr. Josie R. Johnson 59:46

3y ago59:46

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Civil rights icon Dr. Josie R. Johnson, author of "Hope in Struggle: A Memoir," reflects with host Dr. Sylvia Bartley about the civil rights era of today compared to the early civil rights movement. As we live through COVID, racial reckoning, and natural disasters, Dr. Johnson shares her hopes and fears for our children and community. Dr. Johnson q…

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Minneapolis Leads a National Conversation on Public Safety 50:14

3y ago50:14

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Public safety is an issue on the minds of many with the surge in violence and gun homicides during the pandemic. Dr. Sylvia Bartley moderates a conversation with Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins and Minneapolis Councilmembers Jeremiah Ellison and Phillipe Cunningham about public safety in Minneapolis. They discuss what has cha…

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How to Keep Our Children Safe as They Return to School 56:37

3y ago56:37

56:37

Three Minnesota Superintendents, Dr. Kim Hiel, Dr. Theresa Battle, and Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams, join Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss how we can keep our kids safe as they return to class, the challenges of the Delta Variant, and what is being done to protect children.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Black Women are Leading the Way for Entrepreneurs 59:49

3y ago59:49

59:49

Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Audra Robinson (founder and CEO of Rocky Robinson) and Kenya McKnight (President and CEO of Black Women's Wealth Alliance). They discuss the accomplishments, resiliency, and challenges that Black entrepreneurs have seen over the last year and how Black women are forging the way for themselves and future leaders."…

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Cultivating Community with Houston White 56:02

3y ago56:02

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On this week's episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley has a conversation with North Minneapolis native, Houston White. Mr. White is an entrepreneur and community leader who has dedicated his life to uplifting the Black community. Listen in to hear about "H. White Men's Room", his Black Excellence clothing brand, and a conversation about the importance of a st…

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A Look at the Career of Gary Hines 57:43

3y ago57:43

57:43

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley interviews the Musical Director of the three times Grammy award-winning The Sounds of Blackness. Gary shares the history of the Sounds of Blackness, their purpose, successes, and what keeps him grounded to produce some of the most inspiring, uplifting music of all times.By The African American Leadership Forum

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What will it take to end the pandemic? 56:37

3y ago56:37

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What will it take to end the pandemic and what are the reasons for vaccine hesitancy? Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Dr. Zeke J McKinney MD, Occupational Medicine Specialist at Health Partners, Park Nicollet, Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio MD, MPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at UCare Minnesota, and Registered Nurse for Infection Preve…

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Gun Violence: Getting the Call that Your Child is Gone 55:46

3y ago55:46

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A parent's greatest fear is finding out their child is gone. LaTanya Black, Angela Hayes, and Kalila Corey are three mothers who have experienced this nightmare and lost their children to gun violence. These brave parents join Dr. Sylvia Bartley for a powerful episode of both grief and call to action.…

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Getting to Know Representative Ilhan Omar 27:24

3y ago27:24

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This week, Dr. Sylvia Bartley has a one-on-one conversation with Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Among other topics, they discuss why she chose to pursue a career in politics, and what she hopes to accomplish moving forward.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Moving Forward With Purpose 58:41

3y ago58:41

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This week Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Anika Bowie, Alberder Gillespie, and Elizer Darris to discuss the one year anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd, the 100 year anniversary of the massacre in Tulsa and community safety in Minneapolis.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Prioritizing and Destigmatizing Mental Health 57:52

3+ y ago57:52

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, so today Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes three mental health professionals from the Mary Ellen Strong Foundation to discuss the differences between emotional health versus mental health. They also discuss the importance of finding a mental health professional that works for you.…

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Getting to Know the Minneapolis NAACP 56:56

3+ y ago56:56

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Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Cynthia Wilson, the Second Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP and PJ Hill, the Third Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP. They will discuss what steps need to take place to eradicate systemic racism in Minneapolis and what the Minneapolis branch of the NAACP are doing for community involvement.…

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Fostering Leadership in a Hot Button World 56:14

3+ y ago56:14

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Community activism has become increasingly important in the past year. Part of AALF's mission as an organization is to foster leaders who embody Black Excellence. Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Brianna Carey, Jewelean Jackson, and Chaz Sandifer to discuss their experience in the Josie R Johnson Leadership Academy, as well as their personal brand…

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Alliance of Alliances – A Perspective from Corporate Leaders 59:06

3+ y ago59:06

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Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits downs with four Sr. Business leaders, Peter Frosch, President & CEO Greater MSP; Rod Young, President & CEO - Delta Dental of Minnesota, Lynn Casey: Chair, The Itasca Project and Tim Welsh, Vice Chairman, at U.S Bank, to hear their perspective on the outcomes of the Chauvin trial, systemic racism and the critical works …

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A Time For Deep Reflection 53:54

3+ y ago53:54

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As we live through these tumultuous times with the fatal shooting of Duante Wright amid the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd, three Twin Cities community leaders, Deborah Watts, Rose McGee, and Alberder Gillespie, sit down with Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley to express what’s on their hearts and what we need to do for change to happen fo…

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The State of Play in MN and GA 59:40

3+ y ago59:40

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While the world watches the Derek Chauvin case unfold in Minneapolis, several states around the country have passed voting bills blatantly aimed at making voting more difficult. Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Nkechi Taifa, Cynthia Roseberry and Alberder Gillespie to discuss the state of play in Minneapolis and GA, the parallels to past civil right…

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Keeping The Faith Alive with Ravyn Miller 58:14

3+ y ago58:14

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This week, Dr. Sylvia Bartley has a one-on-one conversation with Ravyn Miller, a corporate Executive, about keeping spiritually strong and thriving in the workplace. They discuss, healthcare disparities, the importance of Diversity and inclusion, the importance of staying mentally well and being honest about mental health boundaries while the world…

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Announcing The African American Leadership Forum's Alliance of Alliances 59:41

3+ y ago59:41

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In partnership with members of a Black professional fraternity, the Itasca Project, and GREATER MSP, the African American Leadership Forum announced an initiative Alliance of Alliances, to address racial inequities in the Twin Cities region in a new and transformational way. Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Duchesne Drew, President at Minnesota Pu…

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Surviving and Thriving: COVID-19 Pandemic survival guide for Black Women and Their Families 59:44

3+ y ago59:44

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Black women occupy a space at the epicenter of racial and gender bias, therefore, prioritizing our physical and mental health is key. Join our conversation with Linda Goler Blount, CEO of the Black Women's Health Initiative, for a discussion encompassing everything from racial bias in healthcare, to meditation techniques for mental wellness.…

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Realizing Wakanda - A Discussion around the Future of Our Children's Education 59:03

3+ y ago59:03

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In today's conversation around education, Dr. Sylvia Bartley discusses insights from the recent conference presented by the African American Leadership Forum called "Realizing Wakanda: Educating and Nurturing the Brilliance of our Black Scholars." Joining the conversation is Rose McGee - an author, educator, and practitioner, Kevin Lindsey - an AAL…

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What a Kidney Transplant Means for You or a Loved One 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

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Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Dr. Ajay Israni and Dr. Warren McKinney to discuss the ins and outs of kidney transplants. Tune in to this informative show about the intricacies of kidney transplantation as well as the strides being made for racial equity for organ transplants.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Finding and Navigating Opportunities in Corporate America with Artie Miller 59:15

3+ y ago59:15

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Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Artie Miller, who has worked in the corporate and nonprofit world for over 40 years. His experience includes Wells Fargo, Medtronic, and General Mills and universities such as Michigan State and Denison University. He and Dr. Bartley discuss his career and experience as an African American person working in corpora…

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A Conversation with Senator Tina Smith 50:47

3+ y ago50:47

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This week we are joined by Minnesota Senator Tina Smith to discuss her take on the current state of affairs in our country. Listen in to hear her experience with the January 6th insurrection, and what bills she is working on getting passed to promote equality within the workforce.By The African American Leadership Forum

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We Succeed Together 58:16

3+ y ago58:16

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Our annual leadership conference is fast approaching, and we want you to join us for a three day event centered around Collectivism, Innovation, and Activation. Our three guests this week join Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss the impact this event has made on their personal and professional lives, as well as information on how you can attend. Guests o…

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The Importance of Black Business Ownership 58:36

3+ y ago58:36

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This week we discuss the importance of diversifying the landscape of business ownership. Generational wealth is historically missing in our community, and part of correcting this pattern is encouraging young entrepreneurs. Tune in to our conversation with two young business owners about what drew them to entrepreneurship, and why this matters to ou…

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Creating a Curriculum to Foster Black Excellence 53:16

3+ y ago53:16

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The education gap for African American students is not a new topic, however maybe the approach has been all wrong. This week we are discussing the upcoming Realizing Wakanda Forum, to discuss how a curriculum focused on Black/Afro centric education will help students thrive. Join our discussion about how education needs to focus on Black Excellence…

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The Power of Words and Mobilization 55:53

3+ y ago55:53

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In the wake of the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol, we as a country have to decide how to move forward. Dr. Sylvia Bartley invites you to join this round table discussion about the power of words and what our community can do to recover.By African American Leadership Forum

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2020 Retrospective with Ncheki Taifai 52:20

3+ y ago52:20

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The incomparable Ncheki Taifai joins us this week as we look back on 2020, and look forward to the new year. From racial injustice, to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year has been exhausting. But as we move forward to 2021, there is always hope for a brighter future.By The African American Leadership Forum

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What to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines 59:05

3+ y ago59:05

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On the day of this recording, President Elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are joined by four health care professionals to examine what that means for our community, and to clarify information surrounding the vaccine.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Community Healing and Wellness 55:09

3+ y ago55:09

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Following our series on mental health and wellness, we discuss community trauma with Joy Stephens who is the Director of the Division of Race and Equity for the City of Minneapolis. Join us for a conversation about community resilience, and what we can do to heal together.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Combating the Stigmas of Mental Illness 59:34

3+ y ago59:34

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Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Jaton White, the Director of Community Wellness at Northside Achievement and Dr. Brandon Jones, a psychotherapist and professor. They discuss the toll that mental illness takes, specifically in the Black community, and how to effectively address the stigmas that come with it.…

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Schools Then and Now: A Look into How the Education System is Adapting to COVID-19 43:42

4y ago43:42

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From politicians to parents, everyone has an opinion about education, especially during COVID. This week four MN superintendents SI Lisa Sayles-Adams of Eastern Carver County Schools, SI Dr. Theresa Battles of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, SI Dr. Kim Hiel of Fridley Schools, and SI Dr. Stephanie Burrage of Robbinsdale Area Schools discusses the …

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Learning the Ins and Outs of Real Estate to Create Generational Wealth 57:01

4y ago57:01

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Today we're talking all things real estate with Aarica Coleman, Bloomington's Housing and Redevelopment Authority Administrator and Henry Rucker of People for Pride in Living. Dive into a conversation that covers everything from the historic roots of housing disparities to tips on building generational wealth through real estate.…

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Election Aftermath and Moving Forward 58:34

4y ago58:34

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At the time of this show's recording, votes are still being tallied to determine who the next President of the United States will be. However, just because the election is over doesn't mean the fight for equality is. Join us for a conversation with three community leaders, Angela Rose Myers, Anika Bowie, and Leslie Redmond, to discuss how we can co…

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Exercise Your Right and Vote 59:09

4y ago59:09

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On this episode we are joined by Nicole Austin-Hillery, the Executive Director of the US Program at Human Rights Watch. Tune in for a rousing conversation on the importance of voting as a way of exercising your rights.By The African American Leadership Forum

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The Importance of Representation in Media 56:27

4y ago56:27

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This week, we discuss representation in media with two time Emmy nominated news anchor Georgia Fort. This Rondo, St Paul native is here to talk about her time on - air, and her current work producing independent media.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Co-Parenting and Communication: Success Strategies for the Pandemic and Beyond 57:58

4y ago57:58

57:58

Alysha Price, CEO of The Price Dynamic and Author of It's Not Complicated joins Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss all things co-parenting. Communication can feel challenging during the time of COVID, so join us as we discuss communication strategies and relationship building.By The African American Community Forum

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The Importance of Getting Involved in Your Community with Senator Jeff Hayden 59:05

4y ago59:05

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Join Dr. Sylvia Bartley for a candid discussion with Senator Jeff Hayden about his Minnesota roots, passion for civil service, achievements as State Senator, and what's next for him as he transitions from his seat in January 2021.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Finding Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Financial Stability during COVID-19 55:58

4y ago55:58

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Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Kenya McKnight, founder and CEO of Black Women’s Wealth Alliance. They discuss the hardships many are facing in the wake of the pandemic. Kenya also provides insight on opportunities for entrepreneurs - specifically Black women - amid an uncertain economy.By The African American Leadership Forum

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Planning For Financial Success During a Pandemic 58:56

4y ago58:56

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Finances are one of the top reasons for stress during the COVID crisis of 2020. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley talks with Lauren Boulware of Graystone Consulting at Morgan Stanley and Justin Castleberry, branch manager at Morgan Stanley.By The African American Community Forum

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