Podcasts about National Civil Rights Museum

Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Kandace Thomas, Executive Director of First 8 Memphis. They are celebrating a big win with a resolution that approves a partnership with Shelby County and the City of Memphis to establish universal, need-based Pre-K.  This has been proven to improve grade school and high school education rates. She tells me why this is a true investment in our future that will payoff in a big way. Next, The National Civil Rights Museum is a forever reminder of the struggles of the past and the memory of the loss of the greatest voice for equality we have ever seen. President and CEO Dr. Russell Wigginton joins me to share his future vision for the museum and the fight to keep the dream alive in spite of those who want to erase it. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Kandace Thomas, Executive Director of First 8 Memphis. They are celebrating a big win with a resolution that approves a partnership with Shelby County and the City of Memphis to establish universal, need-based Pre-K.  This has been proven to improve grade school and high school education rates. She tells me why this is a true investment in our future that will payoff in a big way. Next, The National Civil Rights Museum is a forever reminder of the struggles of the past and the memory of the loss of the greatest voice for equality we have ever seen. President and CEO Dr. Russell Wigginton joins me to share his future vision for the museum and the fight to keep the dream alive in spite of those who want to erase it. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Karin Conlee, Co-Founder and CEO of Unite Memphis, who highlights the nonprofit organization and their large, annual event aimed at bringing the city together. The Unite Memphis event occurs annually and serves as a reminder of the work that needs to be done daily to truly bring healing, honor, and hope to the city. Event proceeds are used to financially support local nonprofits that carry out that mission on a daily basis. The event, now in its fourth year, includes a walk, run, and various activities for all ages and fitness levels. It has seen significant growth, with over 1,700 participants last year. The upcoming event for 2025 will be held on September 1st, coinciding with 901 Day. Unite Memphis is partnering with the National Civil Rights Museum and aims to highlight and support other education-focused nonprofits in the city. Karin emphasizes the importance of involving the next generation of Memphians and believes the city is poised to lead the way in unity. She encourages community participation through registering for the event, sponsoring teams, or spreading the word on social media.Learn more and get involved by visiting https://unitememphis.com.

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill shares the story of the motel where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr was shot and killed. And Jackie Smith's 34 year protest of it being converted into the National Civil Rights Museum. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Russ Wigginton , President of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tenn. joins Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward to discuss the events planned for the 2025 MLK weekend . Part 2 of 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A best-of-the-best Journeys podcast—recorded live in Memphis with Faith Morris at the poignant National Civil Rights Museum

Dr. Russ Wigginton , President of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tenn. joins Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward to discuss the events planned for the 2025 MLK weekend . Part 1 of 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me as I sit down for a live podcast inside of Cossitt Library with Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum, to explore his inspiring journey and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Wigginton shares insights into the museum's plans for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, current and upcoming exhibitions, and the parallels between the modern civil rights era and the legacy of Dr. King. Discover how the museum continues to educate, inspire, and empower future generations in the ongoing fight for equality and justice.

Join me as I sit down for a live podcast inside of Cossitt Library with Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum, to explore his inspiring journey and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Wigginton shares insights into the museum's plans for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, current and upcoming exhibitions, and the parallels between the modern civil rights era and the legacy of Dr. King. Discover how the museum continues to educate, inspire, and empower future generations in the ongoing fight for equality and justice.

As our nation grapples with racial injustice throughout society, the situation has many of us wondering how we can actively work to see the humanity in one another. In Madison, the Goodman South Public Library is hosting a group art exhibition titled “I AM a Man: the Re-humanization of Black Men.” Inspired by curator Sharon Bjyrd's trip to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, the exhibit showcases work from several local artists examining the de- and re-humanization of Black men in America. Host Bianca Martin spoke with Sharon Bjyrd and Jerry Jordan, one of the exhibiting artists, about the exhibition and its impact.  In addition to the exhibit, the library is also hosting community conversations about the display. You can join the conversation at their next event this Saturday, Jan. 18 at Goodman South Madison Library. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 14th episode here: StartingBlock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A summary of state laws taking effect this year, from the California Report. Frank Lanzone, KCBX Director and General Manager, and Greg Perry, Development Director and key organizer of the Live Oak Music Festival chat with KCBX's Meher Ali about their best moments at Live Oak. Festival tickets go on sale January 20th at 10 am. Researchers Against War is a group founded by grad students at the University of California, Santa Barbara that is highlighting the university's ties to the Department of Defense as well as military companies. Zoha Malik from KCSB, the university's student radio station reports. A story from our archives! KCBX's Tom Wilmer travelled to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis in 2018 and spoke to Faith Morris, the museum's External Affairs Officer about the importance of educating people on history.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Keisha Walker, Community Affairs Manager with Vitalant Blood Donation, who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to "unite blood and biologics donors, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives" and how donating blood helps save lives in our community. She touches on the local history dating back to Lifeblood and how Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply. Vitalant has a network of about 115 donation centers across the U.S. and hosts approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in about 900 hospitals across the U.S., helping millions of people who depend on blood donations from generous volunteer donors. Keisha talks about Vitalant's four local donation centers and ongoing blood drives at schools, places of worship, and businesses, and how easy it is to donate blood. She shares some best practices and details the ongoing local need for volunteer blood donors and community parters to host blood drive campaigns. Keisha then highlights their MLK Spirit of Service Blood Drive Campaign, taking place January 2 to January 20, 2025 with the finale blood drive at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis on King Day. She talks about some of the special perks associated, including a commemorative T-shirt and front-of-the-line admission to the museum. Keisha wraps up talking about how the community can carry the spirit of service forward and support Vitalant throughout the year so Memphis can become more self-sufficient with the blood needed to save lives here in our community.Visit https://www.vitalant.org to learn more about Vitalant and visit https://www.vitalant.org/mlkspiritofs... to learn more about the MLK Spirit of Service Blood Drive Campaign.https://www.facebook.com/Vitalant/https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalantorg/

History grounds you in who you are.  -Noelle Trent, PhD Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a historian of United States history?  Meet Noelle Trent.  She's spent her entire career studying the history of our country with a focus on the African American experience.  A “publichistorian,” Noelle has worked at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African History & Culture in Washington, DC, and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, where she spearheaded MLK50 to commemorate the life, mission, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.  These days, you will find her at the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, where she proudly serves as the President & CEO.  www.maah.org. The daughter of a minister and a teacher, Noelle and her sisters were raised in the Baptist Church in Westchester, Pennsylvania, where her mother started an afterschool program rooted in teaching children about black history.   Noelle credits her parents with planting the seed that would become her passion and her profession as a historian. Says Noelle:  “When you grow up in a community with a lot of history around you, you need to have people around you to point it out.”   From what it meant to be an abolitionist in the 1800s to the founding of the nation's first school for black children in 1835, to the story behind “Watch Night” services and the Jim Crow era, this episode is a tutorial in African American history. #blackhistory #MLK #CivilWar #emancipationproclamation#thestorybehindhersuccess

This week on Traveling Culturati, we're thrilled to highlight our top three episodes that honor black history, showcase black excellence, and explore cultural innovations. Join us as we share captivating snippets from these remarkable shows, each providing a unique perspective that motivates you to discover and appreciate black history. Don't miss out on these enlightening experiences that invite you to embark on new adventures! Civil Rights Museum Labor Day's Black History Stuyvesant Campaign We'll also have Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute and The Culture report with host and travel pro, Ja'Vonne Harley!

Join Joy Doss on "Her Journey," presented by Kudzukian Media Group, as she interviews Beverly Robertson, a trailblazer in marketing and communications from Memphis, Tennessee. From her roots in Orange Mound to her influential roles as CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber and Executive Director of the National Civil Rights Museum, Beverly's story is one of resilience, faith, and community impact. Discover how she navigated challenges, embraced leadership, and continues to inspire others through her work and legacy. Proudly sponsored by NIKE, Black Community Commitment

As we celebrate Juneteenth, many Americans are delving into its historical significance. Originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union soldiers brought news of freedom to more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.The National Civil Rights Museum, which is located where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, stands as a symbol of the struggle for civil rights in America. From its historical roots in slavery to more recent movements for equality, the museum offers a comprehensive journey through the American Civil Rights movement.Ryan Jones, Juneteenth program manager at the National Civil Rights Museum, emphasized the holiday's significance in an interview with News 8.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, we spent a week in Memphis, Tennessee, as a family while Andrew attended a conference. It was a great trip with lots of amazing moments and some really hard ones, too. In this week's episode, I'm sharing the reflection process that I did after this trip so that we can take in all the data, evaluate the wins, what we loved, and what we would do to make things a little bit better next time.   Some of the specific tips might be applicable to your family and travel situation, and some of them won't, but either way, I hope that you will use this process after you have an adventure—big or small—with your family.   It takes a lot of effort to pull off family adventures, and reflection is the essential step that allows us to do it again as we figure out what worked and what didn't.   Here are some things we reflected on that went well, didn't go well, and what we would do differently next time:   Mindset: This is a grand experiment, and I'm just here to collect data about what is going well and what's not going well so we can make changes. If I go in with expectations other than these, my hopes will usually be dashed. Food: We stuck to our usual road trip staples on the way out (bagel sandwiches, fruits, veggies, something special - goldfish and veggie straws - and stopped for dinner at Chipotle). The rest of the trip was a little bit rocky. Hotel breakfast takes an hour, which means it is both an activity and a lot to manage, but that is just the new expectation. We packed lunches (sandwiches, fruits, and veggies) and grabbed dinner at a restaurant, but we were all just a little bit hungry. Next time we are going to be in a hotel for a long period of time, we think we'll bring an Instapot so we can have more food that we are used to that is more filling. Quiet Time: I got some activities at the dollar store (coloring book, sticker book, playdough, standup) as an experiment to see if having a little novelty could get me a short nap in the middle of the day. It worked about 50% of the time, but the activities were a big hit and did get me about 20 minutes of rest. It also gave the kids something to do while we were waiting around in the morning for everyone to get ready with one bathroom. This was something that went well, and I would add more intentional effort into it next time because it was a budding success. Activities: I started by looking at the weather to get a general idea of what we were facing and saw some rainy days and clear days with generally cooler weather. My conclusion was we needed a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, leaning heavily on indoor options. We went to a few paid museums (National Civil Rights Museum, Cotton Museum, Flight Museum, and Children's Museum), and a few of those had groupons with huge discounts. We took advantage of local parks and found some awesome gems, and it also gave us outside time in spaces where the kids could just run and play and not be corrected by us. We also found things we would do things in our town anyway, like going to the public library. Took me off guard: I had zero moments without the kids. In the past, when the kids were little I would be awake an hour or two before them and work in the bathroom in the morning, but this trip, we went to bed together, woke up together, and spent every waking moment together (except for my 20 minutes of quiet time when they were one bed away). On the last night, Andrew took the kids after he finished working so I could go on a walk by myself (and then I found something fun and invited them to join me because it was too good not to share), but even that 15 minutes really rejuvenated me and is something we will be more strategic about next time we join Andrew on a work trip. Public Transportation was a huge hit: It saved a lot of hassle with parking. It was a fun activity that the kids enjoyed, and it helped them build some confidence in navigating a new place. We got a day pass for a few dollars each, so it was very economical. Include your kids in the entire process. Instead of adventures being all on mom's shoulders, use trips to build family unity and help the kids learn from and own the effort and the joy of adventures. My oldest created the packing list a few days before the trip. Everyone helped clean out the car, gather activities, shop and prepare food, and pack clothes. We might have gone a little slower, but it kept everyone doing the same thing, and there were fewer messes in other spaces around the house. When I started to get a little frazzled at the end of the trip packing things up to go home and everyone running around, I remembered I could ask the kids for help, and they did - with joy. Involving the children in the process of family adventures is something I want to get better at with future trips. Keep Similar Rhythms to What We Do At Home: Friday night was still pizza and movie night (with Papa Johns Pizza). At night, we had the same bedtime routine and morning routine. Every day, we came back to the hotel in the middle of the day for quiet time. We kept the basic anchors in our day and week so everyone knew what to expect and didn't start from scratch. We could have brought in a few more daily habits 

Cornell Watson is a Dope-Ass Black photographer based in Durham, North Carolina.  He frequently contributes photography to national publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Bloomberg. He has also photographed national ad campaigns for companies such as T-Mobile, MeUndies, Bombas, and Adidas. His photography centers Black stories and has been featured in museums such as The Mint Museum, Nasher Museum of Art, and most recently at the National Civil Rights Museum with a solo exhibition titled “Tarred Healing”. When he's not watching the 1000th episode of CoComelon, being the best spouse in the world, problem-solving changing his baby diaper blowouts in men's bathrooms without changing stations, or editing photos while his five-year-old daughter edits the furniture with non-washable crayons, you can find him passed out from exhaustion on the living room couch. In this episode, Cornell reflects on his transition into becoming a professional photographer, the artistry sparked by his love of music, and how making a photograph eternalizes moments and how it can be a form of resistance by helping preserve and tell black stories. Visit Cornell's website: Durham Commerical, Editorial, and Family Photographer Take his next class through Illuminate Classes - registration opens 3/27!   As always, you can learn more about what we do at thedocumentedheart.com And follow along on Instagram @thedocumentedheart  

Rabbi Micah Greenstein is senior rabbi of Temple Israel, Memphis' historic 170-year-old synagogue and the last remaining large congregation in a four-state region. His leadership roles include the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism, the National Civil Rights Museum, and creating a network of the next generation of women leaders in Cambodia and Southeast Asia through the Harpswell Foundation. With antisemitism and demonstrations of Jew-hatred becoming commonplace and met mainly by silence, Greenstein is passionate about building bridges across faith communities. He cares deeply about the future of Jewish life in North America and the dramatic action necessary to preserve, build, and grow vibrant, diverse Jewish communities.

This week we are chatting with Mr. Ryan M. Jones, the esteemed Associate Curator at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Delve into the rich tapestry of American history as we explore pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement, including the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose profound impact continues to shape our society today. Gain unique insights into the museum's exhibits, artifacts, and ongoing efforts to preserve and commemorate the struggle for equality and justice. Tune in as we uncover stories, celebrate triumphs, and honor the enduring spirit of those who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of freedom and equality for all. We'll also have Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute and The Culture report!

If you listened to our 5 part mini series 'Not The Voice, The Microphone: The Pass The Mic Story', the style of this episode will be very familiar to you. In honor of MLK day, we wanted to revisit a 'cannon event' from Pass The Mic's history that we unfortunately did not have time to discuss in the miniseries but definitely deserves a spotlight. This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by Executive Producer Beau York to share an oral history of sorts from their experiences in Memphis, TN 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. At the time, two events took place that weekend. Both named MLK50. One was put on by the National Civil Rights Museum that brought together activists, thought leaders, and veterans from the Civil Rights movement of the past and present. The other was put on by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. They went to the former, but definitely have thoughts on the latter. Enjoy. Please consider supporting this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It was here, on the banks of the Mississippi River, where music changed the world." In Memphis, music has always been more than a melody and lyrics - it's a movement. This is a city that launched some of the world's most beloved musicians, from Otis Redding to Isaac Hayes, Carla Thomas, Elvis Presley, and more. And in the midst of segregation and racial tension, the music of Memphis became a powerful tool for bringing people together - and creating the sound of a civil rights movement that would move the world. Join host Aaron Millar and step into some of the world's most famous recording booths all around the city. It's in these rooms where the greats of soul and rock n' roll have shed blood, sweat and tears for decades. You'll hear how Elvis Presley was discovered completely by accident at Sun Studios; learn about Otis Redding and the joyous growth of soul at the Stax Museum; and go behind the scenes of pop music with Bruno Mars at Royal Studios. WANT MORE TENNESSEE MUSIC? Tennessee Music Pathways is a guide that connects visitors to the rich musical heritage of the state. Visitors can curate their own path based on interests using an interactive guide at TNmusicpathways.com. Follow the conversation on social using or searching hashtag #tnmusicpathways. Thank you to our guests and musicians: Hal Lansky, Lansky Brothers Clothing lanskybros.com Crockett Hall, Sun Studio sunstudio.com Jeff Kollath, Stax Museum of American Soul Music staxmuseum.com Boo Mitchell, Royal Studios boomitchellmemphis.com and royalstudios.com Dr. Noelle Trent, National Civil Rights Museum civilrightsmuseum.org Visit Memphis memphistravel.com SOCIAL Share the show with your friends! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, follow @armchairexplorerpodcast on Instagram and Facebook, check out Armchair Explorer's website, armchair-explorer.com, and learn more about APT Podcast Studios on their website at APTpodcaststudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this special episode highlights various destinations along the United States Civil Rights Trail. Discover new places to visit, to learn more about the US Civil Rights Movement. Resources Click here to learn more about St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Click here to watch the January 14th contemporary service that I discuss in this episode. Explore the United States Civil Rights Trail.  Learn more about the Zinn Education Project here.  Learn more about Nashville's Witness Walls here.  Visit the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.  Visit the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.  Explore the Mississippi Freedom Trail.  Learn more about the Gullah Geechee Corridor. Read the Travel and Leisure article, “Meet the Women of Color Remaking One North Carolina Town Into a Destination That Celebrates Diversity” by Alex Temblador. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you'd like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

Greg and Eli talk with former NFL tight end Delanie Walker about fan meet-up at the National Civil Rights Museum, his playing career, Mike Vrabel, patriots parting ways with Bill Belichick and more. Also, they talk with Tigers radio analyst Matt Dillon about traveling to Wichita, Kansas, Tigers are the hunted team, playing with consistency and more.

On today's episode , Dr. Rus Wiggington from the National Civil Rights Museum joins Host Ramses Ja to discus the upcoming MLK Jr weekend celebration. For more info, visit  https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/king-day .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Planning your next trip and not sure where to go? Hearing horror stories about overcrowded tourist destinations, high prices and low availability? We've got a better idea! Today we're starting our exploration of underrated destinations to consider for your next trip.  A foodie paradise meets soulful history in today's episode of underrated destinations.Some of the reasons we love Memphis: The Food- you know it as a BBQ capital but there's more to the Memphis food scene than meets the eye. The History- Memphis has a complicated past but this city continues to grow and learn. Stand in the studio used by Elvis and the million dollar quartet or take a moment of reverence at the National Civil Rights Museum. The Music- Memphis is constantly buzzing with live music. The most popular music you'll find here is the blues and you can find it around every corner in the downtown district around Beale Street. What do you think? Would you do a trip to Memphis?Support the showJoin our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Subscribe to our Newsletter for access to our giveaways and travel hacking tips Visit our Website https://travelmorepodcast.com/ Join Going (Scott's Cheap Flights) Use code: MAGIC20 for 20% off your first year! Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don't waste something you're already paying for! Email us at info@magicpasstravel.com to see how we can help you make the most out of your upcoming Disney or Universal experience. Disclosure: We only recommend products we would or do use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

The tour bus delivers our travelers for two days in historic Memphis, Tennessee. The National Civil Rights Museum rests on the site of the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King lost his life to an assassin's bullet while standing on the balcony with his trusted friends, Jesse Jackson, Ralph Abernathy, and Andrew Young. The Museum is housed in a comprehensive series of buildings that outlines the history of Slavery from 1619 to the present day. Exhibits feature the story of resistance and the champions of the Civil Rights Movement. Our tour explores the I AM A MAN Memorial Park and the Sanitation Worker's Strike of 1968 that brought Dr. King to Memphis. Then, we move on to the Burkle House, commonly known as the Slave Haven, a stop on the Underground Railroad. STAX RECORDS in Memphis launched American soul music, celebrated in the STAX Museum where careers were launched including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and many others. Spoken word artist Rev. Jesse Jackson and comedians Moms Mabley and Richard Pryor got their start in the STAX studios. We end this edition of TRUTH QUEST on Beale Street, the home of B.B. King, Ida B. Wells, and The Memphis Blues. The grand boulevard became the inspiration for James Baldwin's fifth novel If Beale Street Could Talk. SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we happily introduce Sasha Lunginbuhl.Meet our contributors.Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.Support the show

Benjamin W. Rawlins Professor of Communication Andre E. Johnson, Monument Lab co-founder and artist Ken Lum, and reparations leader Robin Rue Simmons join Zócalo and the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis to discuss what repair looks like, and how different people and places have stumbled and succeeded in its pursuit. This program was co-presented with the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN and is the third program in Zócalo's series "How Should Societies Remember Their Sins?" supported by the Mellon Foundation.

"We thought about Dr. King's dream and all that he had set forth, and it struck our team that 'we are the dream.' How does that dream manifest? Well, it's up to all of us." Tiffany Graham and Kevin Woods join us to share details of the renovations to The National Civil Rights Museum which include the "BlueCross Healthy Place at Founders Park." They share how their respective organizations (National Civil Rights Museum and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee) are bringing communities together and redefining what's possible. Resources mentioned in this episode include: New Memphis Leadership Summit New Memphis Summer Experience National Civil Rights Museum BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Healthy Places NCRM Freedom Awards BCBST Power of We Scholarship BCBST Community Trust News about the upcoming renovations can be found here, here, and here. This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute sr. fellow, and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, fmr. school superintendent in Memphis, Boston, and Minneapolis, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to assess the evidence on education reform and explore solutions to persistent achievement gaps.

On this Episode, host Tony Fletcher is in conversation with his old London friend Richard Heard about the latter's recent Great American Road Trip from Chicago to New Orleans, setting out to trace the Story of the American Blues. Covering 1300 miles in 10 days, Richard and his American road partner also visited the Stax Museum of American Soul in Memphis, took in revered Country revue show the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, attended Jazz Fest in New Orleans, traveled through the Robert Johnson Crossroads in Clarksdale, and saw the destruction wrought by a recent tornado in Rolling Rock, Mississippi. As Richard says, "Once I lifted the bonnet [translation: the hood] on the road trip, I thought, 'This is not just about music, this is a really really interesting part of American culture and social history which I didn't really know a lot about.'"Subjects include:Planning an American Road Trip around musicChoosing the right travel partnerFocusing on four cities: Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, New OrleansLearning about The Great MigrationThe Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, with Isaac Haye's gold-plated Cadillac, the Soul Train disco ball, the recreated sloping studio - and a history of Black American Music from Gospel on through.The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and the Stax songwriters wrote many of their hits.Seeing Buddy Guy jump on stage to jam at his Buddy Guy's Legends Club in Chicago - on the first night of their road trip.Why doing the Tourist Trail in these cities is no bad thingThe best live music of the whole journeyFrenchman Street in New Orleans, with a live music bar every 20 yardsThe Johnny Cash Museum in NashvilleThe magic of Sun Studio in MemphisDriving Highway 61 from Memphis to New Orleans, via the Blues capital of Clarksdale.Planning a return journey: Detroit, Cleveland and so much moreShort videos from Richard's trip can be seen at: https://www.instagram.com/rh64.2022/Tony Fletcher's books on:Wilson PickettEddie FloydMusic from the Streets of New York, 1927-77One Step Beyond Socials:Instagram is OneStepBeyondPodcastFacebook is One Step Beyond with Tony FletcherE-mail us at onestepbeyond@ijamming.net.Tony's other podcast, the [Jamming!] Fanzine Podcast is available via https://wavve.link/JammingPodcast/episodes (Richard was a guest on the first episode)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/onestepbeyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Season 2, hosts and former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen hit the road, recording live episodes from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and from Mount Vernon outside of Washington D.C. Taking on topics including term limits, teaching history, crime, the media, and education disparities, the Governors and their guests demonstrate that thoughtful civil discourse is possible.

  Prof. Denton speaks on the recently concluded conference The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee Speakers at the conference included John Newman, Mal Hyman, Bill Simpich, Lisa Pease Book: Burying the Lead: The Media and the JFK Assassination by Mal Hyman: Paperback, Kindle Mal Hyman interviewed on Black Op Radio; episode 939 Purchase the entire 2019 season of Black Op Radio for just $10 here Book: Uncovering Popov's Mole: The Assassination of President Kennedy Vol. 4 by John Newman: Paperback Project JFK / CSI Dallas website: www.projectjfk.com The JFK Historical Group website: www.jfkhistorical.com The problems with the official account of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination Similarities between Dr. King's and JFK's assassinations Book: The 13th Juror: The Official Transcript of the Martin Luther King Assassination Conspiracy Trial: Paperback, Kindle News: 'What are they hiding?': Group sues Biden and National Archives over JFK assassination records Video: Tucker Carlson on JFK Assassination, Dec 15, 2022 Book: Morley v. CIA: My Unfinished JFK Investigation by Jefferson Morley: Kindle Dr. Martin Luther King's Beyond Vietnam Speech, April 4, 1967 at the Riverside Church, New York: Audio, Text The FBI tried to coerce Dr. King into taking his own life Documentary: Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI: 1971 Book: The Burglary: The Discovery of J. Edgar Hoover's Secret FBI by Betty Medsger: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook The videos of the conference to be released shortly FREE Borrowable Ebook: Orders to Kill: The Truth Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King by William Pepper FREE Borrowable Ebook: An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King by William Pepper  

Ford Pulls Back The Curtain On BlueOval City and Project T3-Behind The Scenes   InteliChek & The Multi-Point Inspection Podcast got a rare look behind the scenes at Ford's BlueOval City.   Brandon hops on a tour bus to report on the progress of the construction. Plus speakers were at the event including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Ford President & CEO Jim Farley.     Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek  or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!   InteliShare contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.     InteliChek    On March 24, 2023 Ford, the No. 2 EV brand in the U.S. in 2022, announced that they are on track with construction at BlueOval City mega-campus and poised to usher in a new era of American manufacturing assembly and innovation.    The electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus in West Tennessee begins production in 2025, and will be home to Ford's second-generation electric truck, code named Project T3, and will be capable of producing 500,000 EV trucks a year at full production.    To prepare individuals for the nearly 6,000 new jobs at BlueOval City, Ford is introducing BlueOval Learning, a talent development program which will strengthen skills, provide teacher support and increase work-based learning experiences in West Tennessee.    Project T3: Project T3 is the code name for Ford's second-generation electric truck arriving in 2025, which will reinvent the Ford truck franchise that has been an icon of American culture for more than a century. T3 stands for “Trust the Truck,” and is the code name for Ford's next-generation electric truck. The truck is designed to be a trusted partner to unlock connection, creativity and growth and has been the team's rally cry since early in its inception.   $20 million to West Tennessee and the broader state: Ford and our partners have contributed more than $20 million to West Tennessee and the broader state since announcing BlueOval City. Ford has made a strong commitment to uplifting communities in Tennessee. This commitment includes: $16 million to the University of Tennessee to preserve and restore streams and wetlands at Lone Oaks Farms and offer STEM education to K-12 students Ford Motor Company Fund's $1.2 million West Tennessee Capital Grants Program Ford Motor Company Fund's additional $2 million in grants for a range of nonprofit organizations, including legacy civil rights groups such as the National Civil Rights Museum and National Urban League, and investments in new entrepreneurs with Heartland Forward Donations totaling more than $2 million in partnership with the Mid-South and Southeast Ford Dealer Group to organizations including Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Grizzlies Scholars Program, Ryman Theater and Tennessee Wildlife Resources, in addition to sponsorships of community events throughout West Tennessee   Links:     InteliChek on YouTube     Tour Of BlueOval City Site     Ford CEO Jim Farley Talks Project:T3     Ford Official YouTube   MUSIC   Reveille-Light As Air     Midnight Daydream-King Cake     Cast Of Characters-Portafunk     Dario Benedetti-Bad Roots

Dr. Omid Safi is a teacher in the Islamic tradition of Radical Love with extensive written work on the foundational sources of Islam and Sufism. A leading Muslim public intellectual, Safi investigates the intersection of spirituality and social justice. He is also deeply committed to liberationist prophetic traditions manifested in the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Malcolm X. Dr. Safi has delivered the keynote address in annual services honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis.

Today on Boston Public Radio, live from the Boston Public Library: The Supreme Court heard arguments this week from a handful of Republican states wishing to invalidate President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. We opened the lines to get listeners' thoughts on the plan. NBC Sports' Trenni Casey discussed baseball's new pitch clock rules, Tom Brady's news gig at Fox Sports, an unbelievable ‘ice mile' swim in Boston's Pleasure Bay and the Fur Rendezvous winter festival in Alaska. Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers' Michael Curry joined us — fresh off a red-eye flight — to discuss the 2023 NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Gov. Maura Healey's new advisory council on Black empowerment and the nursing home crisis in Massachusetts. GBH News' Worcester reporter Sam Turken and Worcester resident Dave Vespucci joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library to discuss Sam's latest piece for GBH News' Priced Out series, a story that detailed Vespucci's long search for a new home in Worcester. GBH News Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen shared stories from his recent trip to the South, where he visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, sites associated with Emmett Till's murder and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama. CNN's John King discussed the latest national political headlines, including actions by Fox News executives during the Jan. 6 insurrection, the state attorneys general leading the student loan forgiveness lawsuits and the future of the Republican Party. We opened the lines to hear from listeners about pickleball. Do they have a loved one with symptoms of the made-up “Pickleball Derangement Syndrome,” or are they the ones spending all their time playing the noisy sport?

What are constructive ways for leaders in higher education to navigate the inevitable conflicts that emerge in a religiously diverse democracy? Eboo leads a conversation with Maria Dixon Hall, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Professor of Organizational Communication at Southern Methodist University; Laurie Patton, President of Middlebury College; and Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University.Guest Bios: Maria Dixon Hall, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Professor of Organizational Communication at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Dixon's primary research interests are organizational strategy and planning and the intersection of power, identity, and culture in corporate, non-profit, and religious organizations. Her work appears in top communication journals including Management Communication Quarterly, Southern Journal of Communication, Liturgy, and the Journal of Communication and Religion. An active organizational consultant, Dr. Dixon founded mustangconsulting, the in-house communication-consulting firm comprised of top students in Comm Studies. mustangconsulting's clients include Southwest Airlines, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Ugandan American Partnership Organization and the United Methodist Church.Laurie Patton, President of Middlebury College.  Dr. Laurie L. Patton is the 17th president of Middlebury College and the first woman to lead the institution in its 222-year history. Patton is an authority on South Asian history, culture, and religion, and religion in the public square. She is the author and editor of ten scholarly books and three books of poems, and has translated the classical Sanskrit text, The Bhagavad Gita. She was president of the American Academy of Religion in 2019 and elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2018 in two categories, philosophy/religion and education.Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University. He specializes in the study of Islamic mysticism and contemporary Islam and frequently writes on liberationist traditions of Dr. King, Malcolm X, and is committed to traditions that link together love and justice.  He has delivered the keynote for the annual Martin Luther King commemoration at the National Civil Rights Museum. He has written many books, including Progressive Muslims: On Justice, Gender, and Pluralism; Cambridge Companion to American Islam; Politics of Knowledge in Premodern Islam; and Memories of Muhammad.Visit Interfaith America to learn more about the organization and our podcast.Apply for a $250 grant to host a podcast listening party or win a $25 gift card for sharing your feedback. Learn more.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with new episodes, interfaith stories, and our programs.

In a small tribute to the life and teachings of MLK Jr., Stephanie recalls the profound experience she had while visiting the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis last summer. Many visitors have commented that it's difficult to put the experience into words. Stephanie concurs. However, she tries to describe what it was like to be physically, mentally, and spiritually transported to the times before and during the civil rights movement. The experience evoked a range of human emotions and a deeper connection with herself and fellow visitors. She left the museum transformed, having experienced a deep truth about the life and times of MLK Jr. A few weeks later while bedridden with COVID, it was this same truth of our divine nature that touched her while reading King's books Strength to Love and A Call to Conscience. If you haven't read these yet, Stephanie highly recommends that you do! Tune in to hear her story of how this American hero touched her life 55 years after his death.

Russell Wigginton, president of the NCRM, says on “Behind The Headlines” the museum's expansion includes digitizing 11,000 items not currently on display. 

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Faith Morris, external affairs officer at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

in honor of MLK weekend, here's part two of our conversation with Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Wigginton discusses the Civil Rights Museum's plans for the King holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee. In the first of a 2 part series , Dr. Wigginton discusses the history of the Civil Rights Museum and its plans for the upcoming King holiday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Russell Wigginton - President of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis joins Tavis for a discussion about the museum's history, gives insight on his role as president of the museum one year into the job, and shares his thoughts on the importance of preserving Black history

In August 1963, people traveled far and wide to Washington DC to advocate for civil rights. They took planes, trains, and automobiles. However, one man traveled there in a different way.    To commemorate the 59th anniversary of the March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom, we lace up our skates to tell the story of Ledger “Roller Man” Smith and his almost 700-mile journey to Washington DC.    In this episode, you will hear: Why Ledger Smith went to the March On Washington on roller skates Why Dr. King thought it was essential for Civil Rights to desegregate places of leisure Ledger Smith route from Chicago to Washington DC Why media was essential to the Civil Rights movement More about an unlikely ally in the Civil Rights movement The Children's March and Kelly Ingram park Notable figures mentioned in this episode: Martin Luther King Jr. John Lewis Mamie Chalmers Bayard Rustin  A.G. Gaston A. Phillip Randolph President John F. Kennedy  Attorney General Robert Kennedy President Barack Obama The Black Is America podcast, a presentation of OWLS Education, was created and is written, researched, and produced by me, Dominic Lawson. Executive Producer Kenda Lawson Cover art was created by Alexandria Eddings of Art Life Connections. Credit for this episode's cover art: The Baltimore Afro American Sources to create this episode come from The National Civil Rights Museum, History.com, The New York Times, The Baltimore Afro American,  The National Museum of African American History & Culture, WAMU National Public Radio in DC Scenes from United Skates are courtesy of Vice and HBO Documentary Films, a Warner Brothers Discovery Company.   Mamie Chalmers audio courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal's Voices of the Civil Rights Movement David Vann and A.G. Gaston audio courtesy of the Youtube Channel curated by Geoff Hiron (Note: The host could not locate the original source of audio) "Beat It" is written and performed by Michael Jackson and produced by Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones for Epic Records.  "I'm On My Way" performed by Mamie Brown & Choir from "Lest We Forget, Vol. 2: Birmingham, Alabama, 1963 - Mass Meeting" from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Audio of Martin Luther King Jr. courtesy of Martin Luther King Jr Research and Education Institute at Stanford University Audio of John Lewis courtesy of the National Archives Audio of President Barack Obama courtesy of BBC News Be sure to Like, review and subscribe to the Black Is America Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, where ever you like to listen to podcasts. Also, let people know about the podcast. We would appreciate that very much.  For a full transcript of this episode and other resources, go to www.blackisamericapodcast.com. You can read our blog, leave us a review, or leave a voicemail where you can ask a question or let us know what you think about the show we may play in an episode. You can also hit the donation button if you like what you heard, which helps us to create more educational content like this. 

The tour bus delivers our travelers for two days in historic Memphis, Tennessee. The National Civil Rights Museum rests on the site of the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King lost his life to an assassin's bullet while standing on the balcony with his trusted friends, Jesse Jackson, Ralph Abernathy, and Andrew Young. The Museum is housed in a comprehensive series of buildings that outlines the history of Slavery from 1619 to the present day. Exhibits feature the story of resistance and the champions of the Civil Rights Movement. Our tour explores the I AM A MAN Memorial Park and the Sanitation Worker's Strike of 1968 that brought Dr. King to Memphis. Then, we move on to the Burkle House, commonly known as the Slave Haven, a stop on the Underground Railroad. STAX RECORDS in Memphis launched American soul music, celebrated in the STAX Museum where careers were launched including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and many others. Spoken word artist Rev. Jesse Jackson and comedians Moms Mabley and Richard Pryor got their start in the STAX studios. We end this edition of TRUTH QUEST on Beale Street, the home of B.B. King, Ida B. Wells, and The Memphis Blues. The grand boulevard became the inspiration for James Baldwin's fifth novel If Beale Street Could Talk. SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we happily introduce Sasha Lunginbuhl.Support the show

In collaboration with the Buffalo Museum of Science and Delaware North, Black Gems Dive In hosted a live podcast featuring Dr. Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum. Reflecting on the tragic events of May 14 in Buffalo, New York where ten innocent lives were taken, the group discussed urgent topics of civil and human rights and the pursuit of social justice through the context of historic milestones in the American civil rights movement.

During the interview, Beverly talks about her time with Holiday Inn Worldwide and how it paved the way for her to grow into her role as a corporate executive, sharpening her skills for marketing, branding, communication, and leadership training and development. She talks about becoming an entrepreneur and small business owner with her husband, and then her stepping into the role of President of The National Civil Rights Museum, where she raised $43M during her tenure, which included the completion of an expansion of the Museum ($11M) and capital and endowment campaign ($32M). This capital campaign elevated the museum to world class status. She then talks about stepping into the role as President and CEO of The Greater Memphis Chamber, at a pivotal point in the organization, and how she immediately focused on alignment around creating a positive environment for business and community growth, economic development, and workforce development and readiness. She shares some of the important lessons learned from her experience with "From Protest to Progress" and advice for business leaders in embracing diversity and becoming more of a proactive force to power the GOOD. Beverly also talks about the importance of workforce readiness initiatives and supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, and then wraps up with a lightning round of personal favorite spots, inspiring quotes and more. Visit www.memphischamber.com to learn more and connect with Beverly Robertson. NOTE: Beverly Robertson recently announced she will be transitioning her role as President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber to Ted Townsend in December, so she can return to the business she started with her husband years ago. We recorded the interview about a month ago, and it's a perfect opportunity now to celebrate her efforts, so we hope you enjoy it and learn more about how she has made a resounding difference in and for our community! About Beverly Robertson: Named one of the USA TODAY's “Women of the Century” in 2020, Beverly Robertson is the president and chief executive officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber since 2019. At head of the lead economic development organization for the region, she has championed shared prosperity, secured a historic number of jobs and investments, and raised funds to put the Chamber in its best financial position ever. Before joining the Chamber, Robertson served as president of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis from 1997 to 2014. During her tenure, she led the museum in raising $43 million to fund a massive renovation that turned the museum and the attached Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, into an internationally known destination. She also built the museum's annual Freedom Awards into a nationally and internationally recognized ceremony, even personally persuading former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela to come to Memphis to receive the award. A graduate of the University of Memphis, Robertson started her career in education before spending 19 years at Holiday Inn Worldwide, becoming acting vice president of marketing communications. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business' Leadership and Management Certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania and has competed the prestigious Getty Museum Leadership Institute in Los Angeles, Robertson serves on several local and national boards. She and husband Howard also own and operate TrusT Marketing. Together, they have three adult children and are also grandparents.

Interviews with Ryan Jones, historian at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, & Brian Dominski, court reporter for the '93 HBO trial and the '99 Civil Trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.