The Chavis Chronicles

Urban Conservation Fund

Dr. Chavis talks to Phillip Howard, and Tony Richardson with The Conservation Fund, one of the largest conservation groups in the country. Howard and Richardson lead the effort to conserve, restore, and protect African American heritage sites in Alabama and Mississippi.

Urban Conservation Fund

26m 36s

  • Charles “Shorty” Garris & Mark Gusakov: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Charles “Shorty” Garris & Mark Gusakov

    S5 E512 - 26m 44s

    Dr. Chavis talks to international radio host Charles “Shorty” Garris about “Go-go” music, a subgenre of funk created by Black musicians in the mid-60s. Also, Dr. Chavis interviews Mark Gusakov, digital infrastructure expert and board member of Nomad Futurist Foundation, regarding innovative technologies that will open new careers for the next generation.

  • Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper (Comedians): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper (Comedians)

    S5 E511 - 25m 56s

    Dr. Chavis interviews veteran comedians Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper about the African American Humor Awards (AAHAs) and the history of Black comedy in America.

  • Roger Gore + Lance London: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Roger Gore + Lance London

    S5 E510 - 26m 57s

    Dr. Chavis interviews two serial entrepreneurs, brand mogul Roger Gore and restaurateur Lance London. Both businessmen share insights on how they learned to prosper during and after the pandemic.

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