S1E131 - Michelle McKissack, DeAndre Brown, and Rev. Dr. Bartholomew

Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes

My guests include MSCS board member Michelle McKissack who will update us as to what to expect we prepare to begin another school year. We also get an update on the next superintendent selection process and timetable. Next, the process of re-inserting oneself back into society can at times be challenging especially after incarceration . DeAndre Brown is the Director of the Office of Reentry and will tell us about the new FOCUSED training program and how it will help those formally offended the opportunity to earn a living wage He also explains why this could be a game changer. Lastly, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Orr, Sr. Pastor of Brown Baptist is a dynamic preacher but did you know he is an author? He joins me to discuss his second book, Outside the Box and how it could help it could help change a community. That and more both on air and online Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also on the WYXR app, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

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