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JT Logan is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, author, musician, minister, and father. He is the Founder and CEO of FOURDEEP – a full-service advertising and marketing agency founded in 2011 with offices in Richmond, VA and Washington, DC. JT and the FOURDEEP team have built brands for Fortune 500 companies, global non-profit organizations, universities, faith-based organizations, and emerging businesses alike. JT is also the founder of The Rare Foundation and Breast Cancer Under 30®.JT is focused more than ever to help businesses and organizations transform their products and services through transformative media and marketing. JT's personal life experiences allowed him to redefine his purpose, and help others in the process.JT is a graduate of The Richard T. Robertson School of Media & Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University, with a specialization in Creative and Strategic Advertising. JT is also a graduate of the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. JT's mission is to help business owners and leaders discover that focusing on purpose, always grows revenue.

Send us a textEpisode 757: The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.comShante “Pep Talk Tae” Brooks, a native of Richmond, Virginia, and alumna of Virginia Union University, has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Starting her career in the corporate sector with companies like Bank of America and Wells Fargo, Shante transitioned to media, becoming a dynamic presence on Atlanta's HITS 92.3 with her show, “Pep Talk with Tae.”In 2023, Shante emceed Black Media Honors panel discussions, was nominated for Radio Podcast Host of the Year, and was featured in several magazines as an influencer and a woman to watch in media. Her hosting prowess extends to high-profile events like the 2024 Black Music Honors, Kinnik Sky's “Peace Be Still,” and Dr. Ebony M. Empowers' “Push Brunch.” Shante also hosts diverse events from wedding receptions to women empowerment gatherings and is an emcee at City Winery ATL.Recently, she launched the “Live With Tae” Talk Show, known for its real conversations with notable personalities and community event highlights, encapsulated by her slogan, “Tae Beez Outside.” She is also co-host of Kiss Radio Morning Show Live. Shante is also a featured author in the compilation “Girl, You're the Sh*t,” sharing her story “Living Beyond the Mask.” She was awarded Celebrity Media Host of Year 2024 and Lifetime Presidential Achievement Award.Passionate about community service, Shante partners with nonprofits such as Girls Who Brunch, to mentor youth.www.Peptalktae.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shante.brooks.1?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pep_talk_taeThe Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com Listen and Subscribe to our Podcast: https://pod.link/281762250 Listen on Apple Podcast - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sharvette-mitchell-radio/id281762250 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Er67rVhcSqj8MO7ysL9bV Listen on iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-sharvette-mitchell-rad-31047507/ Listen on BuzzSprout- https://thesharvettemitchellradioshow.buzzsprout.com Listen on Amazon Music Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7a6dbb45-abf8-4ce7-8202-116b3dbd3f31/the-sharvette-mitchell-radio-show

On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, I'm excited to be joined by two exceptional leaders: Dr. Robin R. Davis and Dr. John Guns, Deans at one of the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Virginia Union University. In today's conversation, I'll be sharing why I chose this outstanding institution for my own education, the incredible work they're doing to transform communities, and how they're preparing the next generation of leaders to build a lasting, impactful legacy. Don't miss this inspiring discussion!Mentioned On Today's Show:**This video is kindly sponsored by Ethos!**

Send us a textEpisode 754 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.comhttps://youtu.be/IY1CCuWYsuQTonya L. Pulliam is a graduate of Virginia Union University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. She also completed her graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Master's Degree in Social Work with Advanced Standing. With over 20 years of experience, Tonya has provided direct services to children and families, offered leadership and supervision to staff, and demonstrated outstanding volunteerism within the community. Currently residing in Richmond, Virginia, Tonya grew up in a rural area in the southern region of the state, living on a farm with her grandparents and sister.For the past 15 years, Tonya has operated her own consulting firm and launched a training institute to serve mental health professionals in areas such as clinical documentation, clinical interventions, client assessment and planning, and service plan writing. As a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, she trained over 100 individuals in handling mental health crises and emergencies. Tonya also hosted the annual Community of Hope Conference for five years, enhancing the learning of human service professionals across Virginia. She has successfully built partnerships with esteemed professionals who are leaders in their fields.During her tenure as a consultant, Tonya has worked on numerous projects across multiple states, providing needs assessments and community engagement. She served as the Director of Growth & Development for a therapeutic foster care agency, where she conducted research and evaluations to assess service needs for foster homes. Her efforts led to the introduction of new foster care programs in Asheville, North Carolina, and the expansion of services in Chesapeake and Richmond, Virginia. She also conducted a program evaluation for a psychiatric and substance abuse treatment hospital in Mandeville, Louisiana.Tonya is deeply committed to grassroots and community social work. She has been a significant asset to the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, VA, in combating the city's homelessness crisis. For seven years, she operated an emergency food pantry and clothes closet and partnered to offer weekly hot meals to the city's most vulnerable residents. Under her leadership, over 10,000 articles of donated clothing were distributed annually to those in need. Tonya has spent much of her career working to improve the quality of life of others and meeting needs within the community.In 2021, she reignited her passion for serving the city's most vulneThe Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com Listen and Subscribe to our Podcast: https://pod.link/281762250 Listen on Apple Podcast - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sharvette-mitchell-radio/id281762250 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Er67rVhcSqj8MO7ysL9bV Listen on iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-sharvette-mitchell-rad-31047507/ Listen on BuzzSprout- https://thesharvettemitchellradioshow.buzzsprout.com Listen on Amazon Music Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7a6dbb45-abf8-4ce7-8202-116b3dbd3f31/the-sharvette-mitchell-radio-show

On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, Anthony opens up and shares his heart with the audience. His passion for helping minorities get out of debt and close the wealth gap remains as strong as ever. However, some exciting life changes are unfolding, and AO wants to take a moment to update the E3 family. Tune in for a personal update from Anthony himself, as he reveals the next chapter in his mission and continues his commitment to financial empowerment and wealth-building for the community.Mentioned On Today's Show:

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With a new Leonard at the till, Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market is headed for growth mode; The city-owned Intermediate Terminal Warehouse is being primed for new life; Virginia Union University released what it says is its final plan for hundreds of new apartments that now calls for preserving the entire century-old structure that once housed the first black hospital in the city; and a Northern Virginia developer's plan to build a data center complex on the Hanover-Ashland line has achieved the first of two needed cross-jurisdictional milestones.

We review the win over Virginia Union University, cover the CAA, MEAC and SWAC scoreboards and preview the Battle Of The Bay.

The Reverend Doctor Ayo Jordan, a native of Washington, DC, was raised and educated in Virginia. Her spiritual relationship began when she accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age and was baptized at Hungary Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Ayo received and acknowledged the consecrated opportunity to be used by God and was licensed to preach the Gospel in 2005. Dr. Ayo accredits her ministerial introductions to her initial sermon which was a eulogy for her uncle and politician at the South African Consulate in Chicago, Illinois. That moment was the trajectory of Ayo's call to congregational ministry and community leadership.Embracing but not negating her Pentecostal roots, Ayo joined the Baptist church for spiritual growth, formation and educational experience in 2008. It was at the historic Gravel Hill Baptist Church, where Dr. Ayo became the youngest and 2nd ordained female minister in its history. In 2016, Dr. Ayo became the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. An advocate for women, youth and young adults, Dr. Ayo is a popular preacher with a powerful voice and agent of change for the Body of Christ.Educated in the Henrico County School system and committed to education, Dr. Ayo attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; where she was an honor student. She earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University; a Masters in Science Degree in Patient Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Doctor of Ministry Degree at United Theological Seminary where her doctoral cohort and focus group was 21st Century Congregational Development & New Faith Communities. Dr. Ayo has served in a bi-vocational role along with her ministerial duties. She has a demonstrated history of working in multi-faceted roles in diverse populations of the community; including funeral homes, cemeteries, hospitals, churches, assisted living communities, hospice and crisis-stabilization facilities. Her love for the underserved, grieving and brokenhearted makes her no stranger to the Death-Care Industry with over 18 years' experience. Dr. Ayo is a Virginia Licensed Cemeterian, committed to providing excellent care to families while assisting with cemetery arrangements both Pre-Need and At-Need. Because of her rich skillset and professional relationships, Dr. Ayo is a sought-after consultant, working at several historic funeral homes and managing cemeteries in both the Richmond and Tidewater areas. Dr. Ayo is the CEO of Life Vault & Memorials, a company where she provides quality memorial options and services for both traditional and cremation. Further, she is a trained chaplain experienced in Patient Counseling and Pastoral Care. Currently, she is employed with an Organ Procurement Organization in their Transplant Services Division advocating for organ, tissue and eye donation; as well as a Spiritual Support Coordinator for Children of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk VA. Dr. Ayo is active in her community, receiving many honors and recognitions in her lifetime. Dr. Ayo is honored to be a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a faithful sister in the Order of the Eastern Star. She is humbled by her spiritual gift of “humor” and the prophetic mandate for ministry that God has placed on her life which is a divine call and passion for the healing of the broken-spirited. She is passionate about her purpose, which is to laugh, love, lead and labor and is unashamed to use her life as a teaching lesson to encourage, educate and empower to those she encounters.

Kemba Smith- Pradia is a Mother, Advocate, Author, Motivational Speaker & Executive Producer of the new film, "KEMBA". Growing up as an only child in Virginia, Kemba Smith graduated high school and continued her education at the prestigious Hampton University. What happened to Kemba in her new campus environment was a nightmare. She went from college student to drug dealer's girlfriend to domestic violence victim and in 1994 she was sentenced to 24 1/2 years in federal prison. Kemba's case drew support from across the nation and after serving 6.5 years, President Clinton commuted her sentence to time served.Kemba shares her traumatic real life experience as the Executive Producer of the new film, "KEMBA", streaming on BET Plus & Amazon Prime Video.  Today, Kemba advocates around the world regarding a variety of criminal justice issues, including: fair sentencing, women incarceration and re-entry. She has worked with senior officials at The White House, the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Members of Congress, and has led trainings for Federal and State Probation organizations across the country.   Kemba is a graduate of Virginia Union University, a past recipient of the Soros Justice Postgraduate Fellowship in 2014, was appointed a member of the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, and is a popular speaker at colleges, universities, high schools, juvenile facilities, churches and national conferences around the nation. She is the author of the book, “Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story" and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her courage and determination as a motivational speaker and advocate to humanize people who are impacted by incarceration and believes in sharing her story as an educational tool to prevent youth from going down a similar path. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: ⁠WEGOTUSNOW.org ⁠|⁠ Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ LISTEN to the WE GOT US NOW Podcast on SPOTIFY, APPLE Podcasts and all podcasts platforms.  #WEGOTUSNOW #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrenwithIncarceratedParents  #FREEMICHELLEWEST #keepfamiliesconnected #Mothers #WeGotUsNowPodcast 

Rob "YB" Youngblood is the President and Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Richmond, VA based consulting firm that increases the Visibility, Credibility and Profitability of Entrepreneurs; while enhancing their Confidence, Clarity & Connections. Known in many circles as “The LinkedIn Locksmith, YB teaches his clients how to create cash flow using LinkedIn. For over 20 years, YB has built a reputation of being a go-to resource for individuals and organizations that need assistance with creating awareness, attracting clients, and facilitating connections that lead to outstanding outcomes. He co-authored an Amazon Best Seller entitled “SPEAKUP! The Ultimate Guide To Dominate In The Speaking Industry” which featured Les Brown, Dr. George C Fraser and 30 other dynamic Speakers, where his chapter focused on helping Speakers to leverage LinkedIn to increase their Network and Net Worth. In addition to being an Author, Connector, Consultant & Coach, YB is a sought-after Trainer who facilitates workshops on topics ranging from Relationship Marketing & Prospecting, to How to Have Confidence & Power when using LinkedIn. As a Master Connector, he has been hired by firms such as the 120 Design Studio, GRINDATION, Heart of Virginia Council - Boy Scouts of America; Communities In Schools, INROADS, Centura College and most recently Self Publish -N- 30 Days, the world's #1 Self Publishing Company to establish mutually beneficial connections that lead to increased resources, revenue and referrals. YB holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Virginia Union University. He was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, and now resides in Richmond, VA with his wife and two daughters. In his time off, he loves to travel to warm places with palm trees.

I recently returned to my old hometown, Winston-Salem, NC, for a live podcast at Lot63 in Old Salem. There, I was joined by two of my old Profs at Wake Forest University Divinity School, Dr. Bill Leonard and Dr. Craig Atwood,  the brand new Dean of the Divinity School, Dr. Corey Walker, and music from a fellow alum Kyle Caudle. In this half of the live show, I talk with my former Church History Professor, Bill Leonard, and the new Dean of Wake Forest University Divinity School, Corey Walker. It was one epic live show and a powerful and provocative conversation! Corey D. B. Walker is Dean of the School of Divinity at Wake Forest University. As a scholar, he's committed to a broad vision of human flourishing. His research, teaching, and public scholarship span the areas of African American philosophy, critical theory, ethics, and religion and American public life. An accomplished scholar and academic leader, Dean Walker has held faculty and academic leadership appointments at Brown University, University of Virginia, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University and visiting professorships at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and the University of Richmond. Dean Walker is the 2023-2024 Phi Beta Kappa Frank M. Updike Scholar. He is author and editor of several books and has published over sixty articles, essays, and book chapters in a wide variety of scholarly journals and publications. A much sought after speaker, Dean Walker engages congregations and communities across the nation and has appeared on a variety of media programs in the United States and abroad. Bill Leonard is the Founding Dean and Professor of Divinity Emeritus at Wake Divinity. Leonard's research focuses on Church History with particular attention to American religion, Baptist studies, and Appalachian religion. He is the author or editor of some 25 books including Christianity in Appalachia (1999); Baptist Ways: A History (2003); The Challenge of Being Baptist (2010); Can I Get a Witness?: Essays, Sermons and Reflections (2013); and  A Sense of the Heart: Christian Religious Experience in the U.S., (2014). In March 2015 he delivered the William James Lecture on Religious Experience at Harvard Divinity School and in February 2017 he gave the William Self Lectures on Preaching at McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University. His newest book, The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to Church History: Flaming Heretics and Heavy Drinkers, was  published by Fortress Press in July 2017. Leonard is on the board of the Journal of Disability and Religion, The Baptist Quarterly (England), the Day1 Preaching Network, the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, and the Governing Board of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Leonard writes a twice-monthly column for Baptist News Global, is an ordained Baptist minister, and a member of First Baptist Church, Highland Avenue (American Baptist Churches, USA) in Winston-Salem. If you live in Winston-Salem, you can join us LIVE at Lot 63 for a zesty podcast recording. Info here. If you're considering a future in theological education, Wake Forest University's Divinity School is a top choice. My family and I are proud alumni, and we all cherish the education and experiences we gained there. With the dynamic leadership of Corey Walker as the new Dean, the future of the school is bright! If you live in Winston-Salem, you can join us LIVE at Lot 63 for a zesty podcast recording. Info here. JOIN our current class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia Union University announced the first step it is taking toward implementing a $500 million campus redevelopment plan over the next 10 years; Proposed changes to state law to address city tax collection issues like the ones that have been plaguing Richmond restaurant owners received a mixed reaction from Virginia legislators Tuesday; Richmond's Planning Commission approved several new projects this week; and other local business stories.

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. In The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail (Seal Press, 2022), New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Community Connection Thursday September 28th 2023   "The Bible Is Black History And Beyond" Is A New Book By Author/Senior Pastor of Mt. Carmel Church and Founder Of The Bible Is Black History Institute, LLC Dr. Theron D Williams. Get The New Book Here: https://www.bibleisblackhistory.com/.../the-bible-is...- Reimagining Bilbical Heritage Reenvisioning Black Theology Reawakening Prophetic Ministry   Week of Consecration and Rededication | October 9th At 6:30 PM & October 10th/11th At 7PM | Mt. Carmel Church 9610 E. 42nd St Indianapolis, IN 46235 More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/857594789266457?ref=newsfeed About: "Mt. Carmel Church in conjunction with the Bible is Black History presents A Week Of Consecration and Rededication! October 9th – 11th Kicking it off Monday with a Panel Discussion on “The Future of The Black Church” on Monday 6:30p. Tuesday & Wednesday start at 7p with Dr. John Guns and Tuesday night our Musical guest will be Deitrick Haddon. Every night will refresh your spirit so want to be in the house. Join us at The Mount where we're making disciples for Jesus Christ." Our guest speakers are: Dr. Obery Hendricks is a widely sought lecturer and media spokesperson, and bestselling author of “The Politics of Jesus” which was the featured subject on 90-minute C-SPAN. Dr. Kevin Cosby is the president of Simmons College of Kentucky and is the Sr. Pastor of St. Stephen Baptist Church, the largest African-American Church in the state of Kentucky, as well as the largest private Black employer in the state. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis is the author of two books about clergy involvement in the Ferguson uprising and the pursuit of racial justice. And is the senior VP and Chief mission and values officer at IU Health. Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson Jr. is the Sr. Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church and has a Master of Divinity from Morehouse College. And is the author of, “A Story to Tell: A 40-Day Focus on Your Walk With God”. Dr. Courtney Buggs is the Director of the PHD in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric Program and has published journal articles and a book chapter, all related to preaching. Dr. Nicole Robertson is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Dr. John Guns is the Sr. Pastor of St. Paul Church of Jacksonville Fl., founder of Operation Save Our Sons, and the Dean of Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.   Brother's United Wellness Network or BU Wellness Network Joined Us Live To Speak About Mental Health During Suicide Awareness Month. Website: https://buwellness.org/ About: "BU Wellness Network is the largest African-American AIDS service organization (ASO) in the state of Indiana. The organization is unapologetically black-led, black-staffed, and black serving. It has been our goal to ensure that our clients have a safe and caring environment thus allowing them to receive all the necessary tools for healthy living. We strive to educate and uplift our community in an effort to reduce the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases and increase the number of healthy clients living with HIV. BU Wellness Network is located near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. BU Wellness Network is proud of its 22 years of dedicated service to the city of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana as we look forward to many more years of community service, advocacy, and activism."   Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper Sport's Writer Danny Bridges Joined Us Live For His Weekly Sport's Segment! Subscribe to the Indianapolis Recorder Here:  https://indianapolisrecorder.com/?fbclid=IwAR0nihhzM2CpjyZXSJGhXYpvK5qgJNP_QTh8j5z1mRsT698BJfXgYLzYizI  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and raised in Midwest City, OK to Eddie and Wanda Gill. Rev. Dr. Eric Gill received a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has obtained two master's degrees: a master's degree in the Science of Management from Southern Nazarene University, and Eric graduated, with honors, from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University with a Master of Divinity Degree where he was also certified in Church Administration. On May 13, 2017, Eric received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, his research focused on: Deconstructing Eurocentric Pedagogies in Middle-Class Black Youth. Additionally, Dr. Eric Gill is certified in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Management from Cornell University. A lover of community and basketball, Dr Gill, is also the Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at the historic Booker T. Washington High School, in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Gill is a licensed and ordained Baptist Minister. In addition, Rev. Dr. Eric Gill has taught and lectured across the country. Dr. Eric J. Gill is a member of the Oklahoma City Council of Church's IMPACT Committee, a part of the Leadership Tulsa 64 cohort, the Faith Coalition for the Commutation of Julius Jones; and he is the proud Chaplain of the Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Dr. Gill has been married to the beautiful, Kendra L. Gill. The two of them have an energetic five-year-old boy, Emyr Jason Gill. And on July 7, 2021, they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Emani Jade. Eric's goal is to serve & love God's people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marquess-dennis/support

On today's episode, Meet Debra Daniels MDiv, GC-C. A certified grief counselor (Check her creds: The University of Mary Washington, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Virginia Union University, Samuel DeWitt, Proctor School of Theology, Master of DivinityThe American Academy of Grief Counseling, Certified Grief Counselor). We are talking about everything today but tap in for this deep conversation on grief and healing. Contact Debra Today's Ad: A weekly fantasy anthology podcast—two experienced introverts ferrying you into escapism through the lens of fantasy storytelling. Would you like to have an ad feature in a My Neighbor's Landlord's Best Friend's Friend episode? Or would you like to be interviewed? Click here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elaraent/message

Today I have the   honor of hosting an exceptional guest, Dr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn. Known as a monumental figure in the realm of education and psychology, Dr. Strayhorn has dedicated his life to deepening our understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, or as we know it, DEIB. His insights have earned him a spot among the country's 'Top Diversity Scholars' by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, and he's widely recognized as a 'Bridge-Builder' between academic and student affairs. Dr. Strayhorn's contributions to the field are both extensive and profound. He has authored 12 books, including the award-winning 'College Students' Sense of Belonging', and over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and academic publications. His ground-breaking research has not only garnered over $10 million in support from premiere agencies like the Lumina Foundation and National Science Foundation but has also found its way into numerous respected publications such as The Washington Post and The Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Strayhorn wears multiple hats. He's the President and CEO of Do Good Work Consulting Group, where he partners with a multitude of institutions to bolster their culture and inclusivity. He's also a professor of Education and Psychology and the Director of the Center for the Study of HBCUs at Virginia Union University, leading their 'Belonging Lab'. His influence extends to being a Diversity Scholar-in-Residence at Harrisburg Area Community College, a Fellow of AGB's Institute for Leadership & Governance, and an active member of several non-profit boards. Notably, he's a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dr. Strayhorn, we're truly thrilled to have you with us today." One of his core passions is translating research-to-practice in ways that improve the material conditions and lived experiences of our most vulnerable populations.Tune in to the episode and get deep dive insights on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and be inspired by Dr. Terrell Strayhorn's personal experiences Connect with Terrell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrell_Lamont_Strayhornhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terrell-strayhorn-phd/https://terrellstrayhorn.com/Support the show

Education is often a family business, with generations of great educators following a parent's footsteps into the profession. For Columbus Education Association member Tara Johnson, education was certainly in her blood, but it wasn't her first career choice. For this final installment in the A Legacy of Education series, Tara Johnson, and her mom Terry Johnson, a retired Columbus teacher, sat down to share their thoughts on how the profession has changed, the need to create better pipelines to get educators of color into the profession, and why they would recommend this career to others. HEAR MORE 'A LEGACY OF EDUCATION' EPISODES | To listen to previous Education Matters interviews featuring parents and their children who have followed them into careers in education, check out these episodes:  A Legacy of Education: Jillian Majzan & Stephanie Hall A Legacy of Education: Sandra Dowdy & Calista Altenburger  A Legacy of Education: The Jessens  Featured Education Matters guests:  Terry Wiggs Johnson, retired educatorTerry graduated from Central State University College of Education in 1967. She received her Masters of Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati in 1972. She taught for Dayton Public Schools, Buffalo Public Schools and then moved to Columbus in 1969. She taught for 32 years as an elementary school teacher and a reading teacher. Terry Johnson always enjoyed working with elementary students, especially in Language Arts. Tara Johnson, Columbus Education Association member Tara is a product of Columbus City Schools. She graduated from Mifflin High School. She is the daughter of Terry Wiggs Johnson and Theodore W. Johnson who both graduated from Central State University in the late 60's. Both are also retired Columbus City School teachers. Coming from a household of educators, who graduated from Central State University, she followed in their footsteps and graduated from Central State University, but refused to go into education. She pursued a degree in Finance, instead. While at Central State she was very active. She was a member of the Finance and Investment Society, College of Business Student Advisory Council, Tour Guide, Resident Assistant, and a Student Ambassador. She worked for the Vice President for Finance as a student worker. She also continued to volunteer at Main Street Elementary School in Columbus when she came home during breaks.   After graduation, Tara began to work at Central State in the finance department. She volunteered with the Student Affairs area and worked very closely with the Alumni Affairs office. After leaving Central State University, she went on to two other universities, Kent State University and Virginia Union University, to work.  She decided it was time to get a master's degree, so she enrolled in Eastern Michigan, where she completed a Master's Program in Individualized Studies in Higher Education Administration and Finance. Upon graduating from Eastern Michigan, she decided to continue to pursue her career in Higher Education and worked at Virginia Community College Systems and Wright State University. While at Wright State University, she began to look for something different. Tara had done some volunteer work in her aunt's classroom and some substitute teaching for Columbus City Schools while getting her master's degree, so she decided to teach at the K-12 level. Tara went back to Central State University to get her licensure to teach in Social Studies at the high school level, saying she felt like high school students were closer to the college students she was used to working with for the past 20 years. Due to Covid, it took her longer than I had expected, but she completed my licensure program in Spring of 2021.  Tara began teaching at Eastmoor Academy High School in the Fall of 2021. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a life member of Central State University Alumni Association.  SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on May 21, 2023.

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Dwight “Thanos” Smith, Chief Visionary Officer of Paragon VTOL, about the strategic partnership Paragon VTOL Aerospace has created with Virginia Union University. Thanos and Paragon partner with Virginia Union University to give the students an education that excites and breaks the barriers of socioeconomic limitations.

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University, about the strategic partnership the university has started with Paragon VTOL. By providing students with technology for learning, Dr. Lucas is overcoming the stigma associated with the desire to learn and economic instability. 

Del. Lamont Bagby has won the Democratic firehouse primary Sunday for Virginia's 9th Senate District with more than 70% of the vote, according to the Democratic Party of Virginia. The primary came just a matter of days after former Senator Jennifer McClellan was elected to Congress, winning the seat held by the late Congressman Donald McEachin. Polling locations included Virginia Union University, which saw hundreds of voters cast their ballot. Click here to continue reading this story on WTVR.com.Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico Education Foundation's third annual Excellence in Education dinner at the Greater Richmond Convention Center Feb. 9 raised 2,623 in unrestricted funds attracted 300 attendees and 36 business sponsors. Meta served as the presenting sponsor of the event, which celebrated those who invest in education. Through videos and guest speakers, the event highlighted key focus areas of the foundation: early childhood education, out-of-school time, scholarships and innovative grants. Guest speakers included Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell, Robins Foundation President and CEO Chris Chin, Meta Community Development Regional Manager Kelley McCall, Michelle McQueen-Williams of Virginia Union University, and Genworth Senior...Article LinkSupport the show

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our GA panel from the 2022 AFCA convention. The panelists discuss what they look for in a GA, how to be successful, and maintaining discipline through adversity. Bret Bielema recently completed his second season as the Head Coach of Illinois. Bielema arrived in Champaign with 24 years of collegiate coaching experience and a 12-year record of 97-58 as head coach at Wisconsin and Arkansas. While at Wisconsin, he led the Badgers to three Big Ten championships and six consecutive bowl games including two Rose Bowls. Coach Sean Lewis recently completed his fourth season as HC at Kent State and recently took the offensive coordinator job at Colorado. Lewis brings an extensive coaching résumé to Colorado after his time at Kent State and has been one of the fastest-rising coaches in the nation over the last decade. Ryan Riemedio completed his first season as the Head Coach at Mercyhurst and his 10th year on the Mercyhurst University football staff in 2022. In 2021, he was elevated to Assistant Head Coach and defensive coordinator while coaching the team's linebackers and continued his role as the program's strength and conditioning coordinator. Riemedio joined the Mercyhurst football coaching staff in 2012 as a graduate assistant working with tight ends, fullbacks and assisting with the offensive line. Dr. Alvin Parker completed his fifth season at Virginia Union University in 2022, and his 24th overall on the collegiate level. Dr. Alvin Parker got his start in coaching at Virginia Union in 1999 after he finished his playing time there. He served as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach at VUU until 2003. In 2004, Coach Parker was hired as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Elizabeth City State University for where he spent 12 seasons. Julian Griffin currently serves as the running backs coach at the University of Texas at San Antonio. In 2021 coached Griffin coached C-USA Player of the Year, Sincere McCormick on the way to the school's first-ever conference championship title. Griffin was also selected to the 2022 AFCA 35 Under 35 Leadership Institute. Prior to UTSA, Griffin served as the offensive quality control assistant for two seasons at the University of Arkansas.

IN THE NEWS:The death of Aston Donald McEachin. The late congressman served four terms in the House of Delegates, two terms in the state Senate and three terms in Congress. He was just elected last month to what would have been his fourth term. Now people across Virginia are remembering a man who was a lawyer who also had a master of divinity from Virginia Union University. Teenage Voters: Back in the 1960s during the Vietnam War, advocates for changing the voting age from 21 to 18 adopted the slogan "old enough to fight, old enough to vote." Now advocates might be adopting a twist on that: Old enough to drive, old enough to vote. Elijah Lee is a 14-year-old activist who wants to vote in local elections when he turns 16.More tragic gun violence in Virginia after a shooting at a Wal-Mart in Chesapeake killed six people. Thomas and Michael discuss the state of gun control in Virginia and difficulty of achieving much progress under the current administration.At the Watercooler: Republican Delegate Tim Anderson seeks to repeal Virginia's anti-gay constitutional amendment.Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMediaSponsored by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia

Kudjo & Amma Indee Jordan are both natives of Virginia, graduates of Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, Reiki Practitioners and Yoga Instructors. Kudjo is a former public and private school teache.  He currently homeschools their 2 youngest children. Amma Indee is a State and Medicaid Certified Full Spectrum Doula. They have 6 beautiful children and 1 grandchild. They are currently expecting their 7th child in March 2023.  They plan to continue to their holistic healing practices in Ghana as well as open Pine & Ginja Treat Shop at the end of November 2022 Connect with Kudjo & Amma Indee Jordan:Instagram (Kudjo):                        https://www.instagram.com/a.f.r.i.c.a_Instagram (Amma Indee)           https://www.instagram.com/ammaindeeTikTok:                                                  https://www.tiktok.com/mamadoulahealerYouTube:                                              https://www.youtube.com/user/iandijordan Sign up for the Real Estate Wholesaling Mastermind Course with Chris Jefferson: https://www.startflippingdeals.com/webreg?via=kerwynStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1847701Purchase Malik's First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.com Follow Malik's First Job on Social Media Facebook:          https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram:          https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:               https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob

Richmond city council is ready to select RVA Diamond Partners LLC for a $2.4 billion redevelopment project near Scott's Addition; Virginia Union University may get to keep its bell tower logos, but at a cost; Virginia's Executive Mansion will get an extra layer of security; and other local news stories.

Best-selling author and journalist Kristen Green joins Dr. Carolivia Herron to discuss the subject of Green's book and Herron's ancestor, Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs. The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail, draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the “Devil's Half Acre.” When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into “God's Half Acre,” a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Presenter Biographies: Kristen Green is a reporter and the author of The Devil's Half Acre and the New York Times bestseller Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County. She has worked as a journalist for two decades for newspapers including the Boston Globe, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She holds a master's in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and lives in Richmond with her husband and two daughters. Carolivia Herron is an African American Jewish author, educator and publisher living in Washington, DC. She received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Pennsylvania, and has held multiple professorial appointments, including at Harvard University and the College of William and Mary. Currently she teaches Classics in the English Department of Howard University and has recently been commissioned to write a play about her ancestry. Two of her children's books, Nappy Hair and Always An Olivia, highlight her Virginia heritage. Carolivia Herron is a descendant of Mary Lumpkin.

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to Week 2 of HBCU Football. They discuss the Southern Heritage Classic and if the hit on Shedur Sanders was really targeting. Randall also does a deep dive into Division 2 HBCU Football and gives flowers to Virginia Union University, who pulled off an upset against #2 Ranked Valdosta State who is 20-2-4 in games against HBCUs since 2011. They also pick their Game Of The Week.

The balance between being a parent and entrepreneur can be difficult at times. Carving out dedicated time for your business and then for your family takes focus and discipline. Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of Malik's First Job Podcast, for our conversation with Danielle M. Gilbert Danielle M. Gilbert is the CEO of Manifest In You Consulting.  She is also the visionary leader of The Gilbert Group, LLC (M & M Creative Arts (twin daughters business), Gilbert Transportation, Creative Designs By Danielle, and Galas By Gilbert Travel), Gales By Gilbert Event Planning, and Women Can Inspire 2. In addition, Danielle is a professor at Virginia Union University, teaching Employee Relations at Sydney Lewis School of Business. Danielle speaks with us about her pursuit into entrepreneurship, the importance of time management and how she guides and mentors her twin daughters, who seek to follow in their mother's footsteps. Connect with Danielle M. GilbertWebsite:             www.daniellemgilbert.comFacebook:          https://www.facebook.com/daniellemgilbertInstagram:         https://www.instagram.com/daniellemgilbertSign up for the Real Estate Wholesaling Mastermind Course with Chris Jefferson: https://www.startflippingdeals.com/webreg?via=kerwynStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1847701Purchase Malik's First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.com Follow Malik's First Job on Social Media Facebook:          https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram:          https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:               https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob

From week 2 of our Friends of Peace series Text: Esther 4:14 Sabrina E. Dent, DMin is a lifelong advocate for human rights and social justice. She serves as president of the Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation in Richmond, Virginia. In September 2021, she launched Reimagine Religious Freedom, an education initiative dedicated to engaging religious communities in reimagining how we discuss religious freedom to address social justice issues in the 21st century. Her faith outreach and advocacy efforts were recognized by the Center for American Progress when she was named one of the 21 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2021. Sabrina is most proud of her work on the three-year project with the Freedom Forum funded by the Henry Luce Foundation titled “Religious Freedom: African American Perspectives.” Sabrina earned her Master of Divinity degree and Doctor of Ministry degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. She is a Virginia native and a proud mother.

In this episode of Mutuality Matters (Intersectionality), Angela sits down with Rev. Dr. Christy Woodbury-Moore, assistant professor of spiritual formation at Memphis Theological University. Rev. Dr. Woodbury-Moore shares her research, as well as her own experiences regarding the ways in which the personal narratives of women, when embraced and expressed, empower them toward wholeness. It is Rev. Dr. Woodbury-Moore's assertion that this drive towards wholeness allows women to then be vehicles of justice and liberation for their communities.    Bio:  Rev. Dr. Christy S. Woodbury-Moore is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. She attended Tuskegee University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. She also holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota-Carlson School of Management. Rev. Dr. Woodbury-Moore received a Master of Divinity degree and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Virginia Union University with a focus on the unique experiences of African American women. She currently serves as the assistant professor of spiritual formation and the director of supervised ministry at Memphis Theological Seminary.     Dr. Woodbury-Moore has a heart for African American women and the black community. Her dissertation, titled, “Give Me My Stuff: In Defense of Black Womanhood,” is a womanist exploration of the ways black women's voices and experiences have been minimized in an effort to empower them to see the value in their own stories.  She also serves on the board of Equity for Women in the Church, an ecumenical organization advocating for the representation of women's key leadership roles in the church. 

Picture your favorite HBCU Marching Band. Maybe you marched for them, maybe you're an alumnus or a fan. Now imagine that program ceasing to exist. Christy speaks with Maria James, an alumna of Virginia Union University. She marched in VUU's band, and after the program folded, she fought on the main lines to get them back and thriving on the yard. Listen and find out how she did it. Maria is also a contributing author in The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition, which can be purchased on Amazon.    Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

Clovia Lawrence is a seasoned broadcast journalist who is best known in the Richmond Metropolitan area as "Miss Community" or "Community Clovia." With more than 20 years experience, her real passion is in tackling tough topics and issues that affect the lives of people from every walk of life. Ms. Lawrence is the product of the Richmond Public School system and a graduate of Virginia Union University. Covering the Central Virginia market, she has a proven track record as a news reporter, announcer, and community affairs director working at more than a dozen radio stations in virtually every format.

Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Richmond, VA, Trey Ferguson currently calls Homestead, FL in Miami-Dade County home. There, he serves as an Elder and the Director of Discipleship at the Refuge Church. His passions include building community, digital engagement, Black church history, and the University of Miami Hurricanes.A graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, Trey's best feature is actually his wife, Jessica. When he's not theologizing, he enjoys roasting people on twitter and maybe landing himself in hot water with his church's elders. Trey's Podcast Collection Three Black Men: https://anchor.fm/threeblackmen New Living Treyslation: https://anchor.fm/treyslation

We have a special guest, Coach Dave Robbins, retired basketball coach for the NCAA Division at Virginia Union University. He shares some amazing stories with us about his tremendous career, experience throughout his years, and the lives he's impacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Distillery, we talk with the Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy Chism, the director of program development for the International End of Life Doula Association and 2015 Fellow of the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary, about her work as a certified trauma professional and death counselor. In this conversation, she shares how she journeys with those dealing with death, grief, and learning to live with loss. The Rev. Jamie Eaddy Chism, DMin., CT, CTP, the CEO of Thoughtful Transitions, is an ordained minister, death doula, educator and serves as the Director of Program Development at the International End of Life Doula Association. Deeply committed to challenging the societal norms that make death a forbidden topic for so many people, Dr. Eaddy Chism helps cultivate sacred spaces for exploring our mortality. Her work with loss does not center solely on the end of life. Instead, she helps people navigate all kinds of loss, including losing a relationship, identity, normalcy, dreams, hope, etc. Providing trauma-informed care and dismantling a system that disregards black life, silences black grief, ignores black death, and shames the Black griever is her life's passion. Dr. Eaddy Chism earned a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Transformative Leadership and Prophetic Preaching from the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and a Master of Divinity degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. She is a clinically trained chaplain, a certified trauma professional, and holds certification in Thanatology (death, dying and bereavement), from the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). She believes in therapy, that ALL Black Lives Matter and that a conversation with a good friend can save your life. She enjoys art, reading, traveling, 90's hip-hop and R&B, poetry, and pink lipstick.

In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Janara Jones, Vice President – Global Taxes and Chief Tax Officer at Albemarle Corporation   Janara shares her career journey and strategies she used to spur her career growth.  She provides tips to help listeners strengthen their influence and visibility, and gives insight into how she uses her platform and position to highlight important issues and connect people to opportunities within her organization. She shares her day-to-day  experiences in her current role and emphasizes the importance of being flexible and being okay with discomfort.   Janara vulnerably shares some of the head and heart work she had to do to advance in her career, including skill and communication gaps she had to acknowledge and address, and the subsequent investments she made in herself to make it happen. She also addresses the point of authenticity and the boundaries she's put in place regarding “bringing her whole self to work.”  Janara's story encourages us that it's okay to have a non-linear career journey, and that sometimes we have to focus on the opportunity and not just the title as we advance forward.     Guest Bio  Janara N. Jones is the Vice President – Global Taxes and Chief Tax Officer at Albemarle Corporation, a leading global producer of Lithium, Bromine and Catalyst solutions based in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She joined Albemarle in 2020 and is responsible for all matters pertaining to corporate income and transactional taxes globally, including tax policy positions involving legislation, planning, compliance and audit defense.    Prior to joining Albemarle, Ms. Jones worked at The Home Depot (THD) as a Senior Director of Global Taxes focusing on tax reporting (compliance and provision), M&A, transfer pricing, tax controversy, and tax planning.  Prior to joining THD, Janara has held several leadership positions including the Global Leader of Direct Taxes for Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Director of Tax Research & Planning for Campbell Soup Company, and Senior Director – US Tax Planning & Controversy for TE Connectivity Ltd.    Before working in various in-house tax roles, Ms. Jones was a member of the Washington National Tax Services Mergers & Acquisition Team for PwC LLP where she held various roles of increasing client service responsibility in the areas tax planning, M&A structuring, tax due diligence, general compliance reporting issues and tax controversy. After graduating college, she worked for the Virginia Department of Taxation as a tax auditor and was a senior tax consultant for KPMG, LLP.   She has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Virginia Union University, a Master of Science in Taxation from American University - Kogod School of Business and a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University – Smeal College of Business. Janara is also a licensed CPA.   Connect with Janara:   LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janarajones/ Email:  janara@aol.com   Credits: Learn more about the  Black Woman Leading™ learning experience at http://blackwomanleading.com/ Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: laura@knightsconsultinggroup.com Instagram: @blackwomanleading LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Olayinka Ajibola   Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Podbay

On this week's episode, we're talking with Rita Miller about the benefit of establishing unexpected partnerships, the importance of staying flexible, and the beauty of engagement in the field of public health.   Rita Miller is the Cessation Services Coordinator for the Tobacco Control Program at the Virginia Department of Health, where she is responsible for the coordination of services for Quit Now Virginia, Virginia's tobacco cessation quit-line and the provider referral services. Throughout her career, Rita has managed collaborative relationships with a wide array of community members and agencies to help build, promote and maintain healthy communities.    Rita holds a BS from Johnson C. Smith University and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a graduate of four leadership development programs to include the Leadership RoundTable of Virginia Union University. Rita is a Virginia Coordinated School Health Fellow and a Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and the author of Determined Destination, Life's Imperfect Journey of Learning and Love.   Quit Now Virginia:  1-800-QUIT-NOW / 1-800-784-8669 1-855-DEJELO-YA /1-855-335-3569 –Spanish TTY Line 1-877-777-6534 – For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community QuitNow.net/Virginia   Rita's Contact Information:  Email: Rita.Miller@vdh.virginia.gov  Office (804) 864-7897 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/tobacco-free-living/tobacco-use-control-project-tucp/   The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.  

In today's episode we will be talking to Bianca Pryor on data and humanity in leadership. You can find her bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Bianca's passion for fighting for equity and inclusion has long been burning. She currently co-steers the Insights Association IDEA Council, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access. The organization is steadfast on lifting up historically untapped voices, talent, and research participants. IDEA Council has spent the last year establishing a presence, creating content and building its base. Bianca also launched in '19 a 501c3 that centers Black maternal health called Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project and launched a peer-to-peer empowerment app dedicated in her name called Believe Her earlier this year. To draw further on her passion for IDEA/DEIB work, data, and tech all together, she is also part of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence and leads research at BET Networks for Consumers Insights, Content Optimization and Marketing Strategy. Bianca is originally from Richmond, VA. She graduated from Virginia Union University in Marketing and Spanish, then Purdue for her Master of Science in Consumer Behavior. She is the proud mother to her four-year old, Everton. Together they love to cargo bike ride the Bronx.

In today's episode we will be talking to Bianca Pryor on data and humanity in leadership. You can find her bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Bianca's passion for fighting for equity and inclusion has long been burning. She currently co-steers the Insights Association IDEA Council, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access. The organization is steadfast on lifting up historically untapped voices, talent, and research participants.  IDEA Council has spent the last year establishing a presence, creating content and building its base. Bianca also launched in '19 a 501c3 that centers Black maternal health called Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project and launched a peer-to-peer empowerment app dedicated in her name called Believe Her earlier this year. To draw further on her passion for IDEA/DEIB work, data, and tech all together, she is also part of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence and leads research at BET Networks for Consumers Insights, Content Optimization and Marketing Strategy. Bianca is originally from Richmond, VA. She graduated from Virginia Union University in Marketing and Spanish, then Purdue for her Master of Science in Consumer Behavior. She is the proud mother to her four-year old, Everton. Together they love to cargo bike ride the Bronx.