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The Chavis Chronicles

Hosted by civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe.

Schedule

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    Steven Hightower

    Saturday
    Jan 17

    30 Minutes

    Steven Hightower, president of Hightower EV Solutions, shares how his company drives the future of the electric vehicle infrastructure.
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    Anasa Troutman

    Sunday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    Historic Clayborn Temple CEO Anasa Troutman.
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    Catherine Buell, Amazon

    Thursday
    Jan 22

    30 Minutes

    Catherine Buell, director of Amazon's Housing Equity Fund, talks about Amazon's initiative to build or preserve affordable homes.
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    Anasa Troutman

    Saturday
    Jan 24

    30 Minutes

    Historic Clayborn Temple CEO Anasa Troutman.
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    Paxton K. Baker

    Sunday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

    Businessman and philanthropist Paxton K. Baker, chairman of the Washington Nationals Founding Partners Group, discusses leadership, culture and community.
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    Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank

    Thursday
    Jan 29

    30 Minutes

    Author Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank, talks about the importance of minority owned banks and preserving possessions through advanced planning.
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    Paxton K. Baker

    Saturday
    Jan 31

    30 Minutes

    Businessman and philanthropist Paxton K. Baker, chairman of the Washington Nationals Founding Partners Group, discusses leadership, culture and community.
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    Dr. Frank Smith

    Sunday
    Feb 1

    30 Minutes

    Dr. Frank Smith, founder and executive director of the African American Civil War Museum, spotlights the Black soldiers who fought for freedom and the Union.

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