The Chavis Chronicles

Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank

26m 54s

Kenneth Kelly is a trusted voice in the banking industry. He serves as CEO for First Independence Bank and on the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association. In this episode, Dr. Chavis and Kenneth Kelly discuss the importance of minority owned banks and preserving possessions through advanced planning.

Episodes

Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank

S3 E317 - 26m 54s

Kenneth Kelly is a trusted voice in the banking industry. He serves as CEO for First Independence Bank and on the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association. In this episode, Dr. Chavis and Kenneth Kelly discuss the importance of minority owned banks and preserving possessions through advanced planning.
Catherine Buell, Amazon

S3 E316 - 26m 26s

In this episode, Dr. Chavis talks with Catherine Buell about Amazon’s initiative to develop hundreds of affordable housing units across the U.S. The Amazon Housing Equity Fund is investing more than $2 billion to build or preserve affordable homes. Amazon is also partnering with minority-led organizations on this project.
John Hope Bryant Operation HOPE

S3 E315 - 26m 41s

Operation HOPE Founder and CEO, John Hope Bryant, views financial literacy as the new civil rights issue. In addition to his nonprofit organization, Operation HOPE, Bryant is CEO of Bryant Group Ventures and author of best-selling books on economic empowerment and financial literacy. In this episode, Bryant provides financial tips to build generational wealth.
H.E. Ambassador Onkokame Kitso Mokaila

S3 E314 - 25m 49s

His Excellency Onkokame Kitso Mokaila has served as Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana to the U.S. since 2020. During his political career, Ambassador Mokaila has held a wide range of Cabinet positions. In this episode, Dr. Chavis and Ambassador Mokaila discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Botswana and the evolution of democracy in the country.
Dr. Yolandra Hancock

S3 E313 - 26m 14s

Health experts are seeing more people who have had COVID-19 experiencing long-term effects from their infection, known as long COVID. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a pediatrician and public health expert, weighs in on America’s battle with Covid-19 and how African Americans who suffer from pre-existing conditions such as asthma diabetes and obesity are at particular risk.
Alisa Payne, Filmmaker and HBO Producer

S3 E312 - 26m 43s

Acclaimed producer and filmmaker Alisa Payne discusses navigating her 20-year career as a woman of color in the entertainment industry. She also reflects on producing during the pandemic and working on projects for HBO, Lionsgate, Netflix, and ESPN.
Erica Loewe, White House Director of African American Media

S3 E311 - 26m 1s

Erica Loewe, a key member of President Biden’s communication team discusses her role as the Director of African American media, and her actions toward increasing the value of diversity and empowering Black media voices.
Thomasina Yearwood & Sandra Lam

S3 E310 - 26m 45s

Thomasina Yearwood, President of the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, talks with Dr. Chavis about the organization’s mission to educate and empower youth and families. Also, Sandra Lam, VP of the Thurgood Marshall Foundation discusses the college fund for student’s and how the organization is committed to social and economic justice.
Dr. Patricia Bailey

S3 E309 - 26m 52s

After the Flint water crisis, Dr. Patricia Bailey launched a national outreach effort to provide clean water in poor communities. She also leads a group of global volunteers to combat the water crisis in Africa by digging wells in villages without fresh water.
Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Recording Academy Co-President

S3 E308 - 26m 11s

The Recording Academy’s Co-President, Valeisha Butterfield Jones, weighs in on the future of the Grammy’s and on the push for diversity and equal opportunities in music. Butterfield Jones discusses the changes that must happen to ensure the music industry is a place where equal opportunities are available for underrepresented groups.
Adrienne L. Hollis, PhD, JD

S3 E307 - 26m 27s

Senior climate justice advocate and health scientist, Dr. Adrienne Hollis, and Dr. Chavis discuss the health impact of the environment, climate justice and the adverse effects on a person’s health from extreme weather patterns and poor air quality. Dr. Hollis also provides tips on protecting and preserving the environment.
Ken Hecht and Emmanuel Eppie

S3 E306 - 26m 13s

Ken Hecht, President National STEM Honor Society, talks with Dr. Chavis about the growing demand for science, technology, engineering and math and the importance of encouraging more minority students to choose careers in STEM. Also, author and teacher Emmanuel Eppie discusses the need for more Black men to become teachers in the public school system.

Schedule

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Catherine Buell, Amazon

Saturday
Jan 28

11:00 am

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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The Chavis Chronicles

Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank

Sunday
Jan 29

11:00 am

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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The Chavis Chronicles

Sunday
Jan 29

5:00 pm

30 Minutes

World leaders, politicians and cultural influencers offer insights into matters that impact the public.
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Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank

Thursday
Feb 2

10:00 am

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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The Chavis Chronicles

Kenneth Kelly, CEO of First Independence Bank

Saturday
Feb 4

11:00 am

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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Catherine Buell, Amazon

Sunday
Feb 5

11:00 am

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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The Chavis Chronicles

Sunday
Feb 5

5:00 pm

30 Minutes

World leaders, politicians and cultural influencers offer insights into matters that impact the public.
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Geoffrey Starks FCC Commissioner & Attorney

Thursday
Feb 9

10:00 am

30 Minutes

Geoffrey Starks, commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), discusses how the FCC works to close the digital divide and programs to fight internet inequality.
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Geoffrey Starks FCC Commissioner & Attorney

Saturday
Feb 11

11:00 am

30 Minutes

Geoffrey Starks, commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), discusses how the FCC works to close the digital divide and programs to fight internet inequality.

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