Podcast – Urban Connections

This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “Urban Connections” show. Urban Connections conducts guest interviews covering issues affecting our local, national, international and global communities from a Black perspective.

Erik Dickinson, President of Urban Ranger Corps, on helping youth achieve life-long growth and development

Erik Dickinson serves as the President of the Urban Ranger Corps. Urban Ranger Corps (URC) is about building up caring and responsible young men. Its mission is to prepare at-risk urban youth for responsible and productive futures through a program of disciplined work experience and service in...

06/01/2024

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Anthony and Staroyce Nealy, founders of Global One Urban Farming, continue producing, sharing and educating about food in KC communities

Global One Urban Farming Global One Urban Farming is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization, founded by Anthony and Staroyce Nealy. It produces and distributes free organic vegetables at their a two acre garden site to seniors, veterans, youth and low-income families with the goal of raising health levels throughout...

05/25/2024

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Bosede Iyewarun, founder and visionary of Heartland International Fashion Week on building self esteem and confidence in youth

Bosede A. Iyewarun is the visionary force behind Heartland International Fashion Week and the Editor -in-Chief of HIFW Magazine. Originally hailing from Nigeria, Bosede’s career spans three decades. She has garnered multifaceted expertise in operations, communications, sales, and marketing through collaborations with Fortune 500 companies. Bosede majored in Photography &...

05/18/2024

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Carl Stafford of My Region Wins! speaks on the film “Cooked: Survival By Zip Code”

This film examines the 1995 Chicago record breaking heat wave that resulted in over 700 deaths. The film focuses on the people most affected by natural disasters and the politics involved. This film screening is hosted by Carl Stafford of My Region Wins! who will also share a call to...

05/04/2024

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Sharon Lockhart and Dave Kingsley on nursing home abuse in our society

Sankofa is an Adinkra (Ghana) symbol that embodies the spirit and attitude of reverence for the past, reverence for one’s forebears, reverence for one’s history, and reverence for one’s elders. Dave Kingsley, PhD, is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Healthcare Information & Policy. He retired from...

04/27/2024

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Journalist, author, activist Lewis W. Diuguid, what’s going on – current events

Lewis W. Diuguid Lewis W. Diuguid, author/journalist/activist shares thoughts on current events of the day - war, rumors of war, politics, disaster, mis-information, truth, activism and hope. Lewis is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and...

03/30/2024

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Toni Talley on balancing career and family in the entertainment industry

Toni Talley Toni Talley is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. She is currently a television host and producer for a lifestyle program on FOX4 (WDAF-TV), Great Day KC, where she shows passion telling the stories of phenomenal people, thriving businesses, and community events around the City. Toni is a native...

03/23/2024

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Chapter: Leadership and Service – Past, Present and Future

This weekend in Kansas City, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Kansas City, MO, recognizes its 50th Charter Day anniversary, "Celebrating 50 Years of LEgendary LEadership: Power of the Past, Force of the Future". Founded at Howard University on January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated...

03/16/2024

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Podcast - Urban Connections