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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.

Tony Wyllie – CEO Sports and Branding Management - The Collective Engine

25m 51s

Tony Wyllie, CEO of The Collective Engine talks to Dr. Chavis about managing star athletes, his prior work as regional president and managing director for Special Olympics North America and the power of giving back to the community.

Episodes

  • Janice L. Mathis Esq., NCNW: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Janice L. Mathis Esq., NCNW

    S5 E504 - 25m 56s

    Dr. Chavis talks to, Executive Janice L. Mathis Esq. Director of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) to discuss the historic organization’s current strategies to empower African American women through economic justice, voting rights, health equity, and women's rights.

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    American Cancer Society

    S5 E503 - 26m 46s

    Dr. Chavis interviews American Cancer Society researchers, Dr. Alpa Patel and Dr. Lauren McCullough about their groundbreaking health disparities study, VOICES of Black Women, described as the largest-ever study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women in the United States. The groundbreaking study will focus on lived experiences to address health disparities for the next generation.

  • Gabriel Groisman – Partner, LSN Partners: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gabriel Groisman – Partner, LSN Partners

    S5 E502 - 26m 56s

    Dr. Chavis talks to Gabriel Groisman, attorney, global government relations expert and a senior advisor to the human rights organization, “Combat Antisemitism Movement” to discuss strategies to fight the global rise in antisemitism.

  • Dana White – Senior Managing Director Ankura: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dana White – Senior Managing Director Ankura

    S5 E501 - 26m 33s

    Dr. Chavis speaks with Dana White, Senior Managing Director at Ankura, a leading global strategic advisor about the impact of geopolitical events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that caught a number of businesses unprepared for the fallout. They also discuss political flashpoints such as China’s relations with Taiwan and the fallout in the Middle East from the deadly Hamas attack on Israel.

Schedule

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    Calvin Butler -- CEO Exelon

    Thursday
    Jan 23

    30 Minutes

    Exelon CEO Calvin Butler discusses climate change and the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate America.
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    Tony Willey -- CEO Sports and Branding Management -- The Collective Engine

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

    The Collective Engine CEO Tony Willey talks about managing athletes and his prior work for Special Olympics North America.
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    Dr. Russell Wigginton -- Civil Rights Museum

    Sunday
    Jan 26

    30 Minutes

    Dr. Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum.
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    Tony Willey -- CEO Sports and Branding Management -- The Collective Engine

    Thursday
    Jan 30

    30 Minutes

    The Collective Engine CEO Tony Willey talks about managing athletes and his prior work for Special Olympics North America.
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    Dr. Russell Wigginton -- Civil Rights Museum

    Saturday
    Feb 1

    30 Minutes

    Dr. Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum.
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    The Chavis Chronicles

    Sunday
    Feb 2

    30 Minutes

    World leaders, politicians and cultural influencers offer insights into matters that impact the public.

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