Episodes
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Cedric Richmond and Dr. Cameron Wells
S2 E206 - 26m 46s
Cedric Levan Richmond, Sr Advisor to the President of the United States and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement discusses equity and the Administration’s agenda. Also, Dr. Cameron Wells, a Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity on the White House COVID-19 Response Team helps to shape national discourse and management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shawn Rochester and Robin Watkins
S2 E205 - 26m 5s
Shawn Rochester and Robin Watkins, (RIS), founders of Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc. ("MEOA") join The Chavis Chronicles. MEOA is the First Minority-Led Special purpose acquisitions company (SPAC) traded on NASDAQ. The SPAC targets historically under-capitalized minority business enterprises ("MBEs") for mergers and acquisitions
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Rev. Jamar A. Boyd II
S2 E225 - 26m 32s
The Reverend Jamar A. Boyd, II, Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference Senior Manager discusses the future of activism in the Black church and how Millennial and Generation Z activists are redefining social, political, environmental and economic protest agendas
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Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, National Wildlife Federation
S2 E223 - 27m 33s
Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, The National Wildlife Federation joins Dr. Chavis to discuss activism and solutions to combat toxic waste dumping, pollution and environmental injustice in lower income neighborhoods and communities of color.
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Bakari T Sellers
S2 E221 - 27m 37s
New York Times bestselling author, attorney and political commentator Bakari T Sellers joins The Chavis Chronicles to discuss being a child of the social justice movement, his famous father Cleveland Sellers who was a key figure at the grassroots level pushing for concrete Black political power in the 60's and 70's and the current state of politics in America
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National Museum of African American Music in Nashville
S2 E217 - 26m 55s
Dr. Chavis visits the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville,Tennessee. Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson, Vice President of Brand and Partnerships for the museum, describes the many galleries that make up the world's first and only museum devoted to African American music and the historical role Black musical artists played in shaping American music.
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Dr. E Faye Williams, and Attorney Rayshon Payton
S2 E216 - 27m 16s
Dr. E Faye Williams, President/CEO National Congress of Black Women speaks with Dr. Chavis about the women's movement and civil rights. Dr. Williams also reflects on comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory. Attorney Rayshon Payton with the U.S. Department of Justice explains how the PGA TOUR 's First Tee program can help underserved kids chart a course for success.
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Renowned pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland
S2 E210 - 27m 4s
Polls show that many parents are on the fence about whether and when to vaccinate their younger kids for COVID-19. The issue has become politically polarizing. Dr. Chavis discusses with Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, one of the leading pediatricians in the U.S., how the COVID-19 vaccination debate is also adversely impacting other routine scheduled childhood vaccines.
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Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcom X and Betty Shabazz
S2 E209 - 26m 29s
Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of iconic civil rights activists Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz talks with Dr. Chavis about growing up as a child of the slain civil rights leader. Shabazz also takes a deep dive into the books she authored about her world renowned parents and the state of social justice in America today.
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Otis Williams, The Temptations and Ain't Too Proud
S2 E208 - 26m 49s
Otis Williams the last living member of the original Motown group the Temptations and manager Shelly Berger, sit down with Dr. Chavis to share little known facts and candid insights of the life and times of the legendary singing group with a sneak peak of the Broadway return of the Tony nominated musical Ain't Too Proud
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Natalie Wilson, founder of Black and Missing Foundation
S2 E204 - 26m 29s
Dr. Chavis interviews Natalie Wilson, founder of Black and Missing Foundation to discuss the crisis of missing females of color, and how media coverage of white and minority victims in the US is disproportionate. Natalie Wilson explains 'Missing White Woman Syndrome,' the practice by news media of amplifying the stories of missing white women, while marginalizing those of women of color.
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National Council of Negro Women and WOC in the film industry
S2 E203 - 27m 26s
Dr. Chavis speaks Janice Mathis, Executive Director of National Council of Negro Women about the organization's strategies for 2022 and beyond. Then, Dr. Chavis meets with a young African American director, writer and actress that has Hollywood buzzing. Kelly Kali talks about her Oscar winning film on homelessness and why more women of color need to break into the film industry.
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Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt
Saturday
Mar 30
30 Minutes
Richard Dunn, COO of The Atlanta Voice, talks about his career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth; Miss Black America Ashley Myatt. -
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Bill Bynum
Sunday
Mar 31
30 Minutes
Bill Bynum, founder of Hope Credit Union, talks about strengthening the financial health of people in under-resourced communities. -
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Bill Bynum
Thursday
Apr 4
30 Minutes
Bill Bynum, founder of Hope Credit Union, talks about strengthening the financial health of people in under-resourced communities. -
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Bill Bynum
Saturday
Apr 6
30 Minutes
Bill Bynum, founder of Hope Credit Union, talks about strengthening the financial health of people in under-resourced communities. -
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The Godfather of Soul's Daughter
Sunday
Apr 7
30 Minutes
Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of singer James Brown, offers her insights into her father's business savvy and how his charity impacts the lives of needy children. -
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Thursday
Apr 11
30 Minutes
Colby Tyner, vice president of Urban One, talks about the influence of hip-hop in American culture, the reach of Urban One platforms, and his uncle, musician McCoy Tyner. -
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Saturday
Apr 13
30 Minutes
Colby Tyner, vice president of Urban One, talks about the influence of hip-hop in American culture, the reach of Urban One platforms, and his uncle, musician McCoy Tyner. -
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Keys to Home Ownership
Sunday
Apr 14
30 Minutes
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge talks about first-time home buyers' programs, down payment assistance and eradicating homelessness.
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