The Chavis Chronicles

Award-winning civil rights attorney, media expert and talk show host, Areva Martin, is known for giving a voice to the voiceless. In this episode, Martin discusses the latest political, legal and women’s issues making headlines. Martin, a best-selling author, talks about her self-help book “Awakening” and the inspiration behind her nonprofit.

Vernice Miller-Travis, is one of the nation’s leading voices on environmental justice issues. Ms. Miller-Travis has fought for public health and racial justice for more than 30 years. In this episode, Ms. Miller-Travis and Dr. Chavis, discuss environmental racism and health issues in minority communities.

In this episode Dr. Chavis and Marcia Griffin discuss the ways to close the racial wealth gap through affordable housing options. As a leader in financial wellness, Ms. Griffin is the Founder & CEO of HomeFree-USA, an organization that assists families with the home buying process and building wealth.

American female developer and construction expert Carol Davis shares her efforts to help rebuild critical infrastructure facilities, roads and homes for Ukrainians left homeless and devasted in the wake of a brutal war with Russia.

In this episode, Dr. Chavis sits down with Christian F. Nunes, the President of the National Organization for Women. Ms. Nunes is the second African American president and is the youngest person of color in the organization’s history. Ms. Nunes talks with Dr. Chavis about her years of experience advocating for women’s issues and the key initiatives she has launched at NOW.

During this fourth industrial revolution, employers are replacing human workers with advancing technology and automation. There are more self-checkouts at the grocery store and robots are now used as farm workers and pick fruit from orchards. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Dicks and Dr. Chavis discuss automation in the workplace and how crucial it is to prepare for the jobs of the future.

In this episode Dr. Chavis talks with Broadway star and legendary singer, Melba Moore, about her incredible career and the inspiration behind her newest projects. The Tony Award-winning actress also reflects on the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community.

Multi-talented entertainer, Darrin Henson, is recognized for being a choreographer, director and actor on TV and in the film industry. In this episode, Henson reflects on the challenges and successes of working in Hollywood. He also shares with Dr. Chavis the benefits of the law of attraction and the steps to plan your success.

Attorney and FCC Commissioner, Geoffrey Starks, believes communication technology could be a powerful tool in promoting equality for all Americans. In this episode Commissioner Starks and Dr. Chavis discuss how the FCC is working to close the digital divide and the new program to fight internet inequality.

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.

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.

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.