Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

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My guests include Chief Event Strategist Cynthia Daniels who will share the details on this year’s version of Memphis Black Restaurant Week. This year features 28 restaurants and 95 meals to choose from…I am getting hungry already. Davina Jones is the Executive Director of Couture Cares, a group that envisions a community where youth have access to the opportunities, skills, resources and relationships they need to fulfil their potential by empowering them. She tells us about one signature event, Her Prom Closet and how young ladies can become the bell of the ball. Craig Littles has spent much of his life in law enforcement serving and protecting others. Now, he heads an organization dedicated to helping our youth through athletics and mentorship as the director of Memphis Shelby PAL.
That and MORE on RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your Podcasts.Its time to talk on air and online!

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On the next and all new Real Talk Memphis;My guests include Alexis Pugh, Director, Memphis Animal Services. She will talk about a whole host of subjects regarding our pets also known as our family members, including a promotion with the Memphis Tigers which may get you a free pet adoption…My dog Moses may even tune in!
Next, did you know the AKA’s are coming to town? Seriously, they are returning to Memphis for the first time in six years  and it’s a pink and green takeover for their Regional Conference. We get all the details from South Eastern Regional Director Mitzi Dease Paige.
Next, many of you heard about the rodent infestation at a Family Dollar distribution hub in West Memphis. We speak with County Commissioner Van Turner about how this is impacting many people who may have gotten contaminated food, several stores closing and what the NAACP is doing to help those affected. This and more on air and online. It’s RTM, Monday 6-7 pm central time on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, YouTube, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts!It’s time to talk…
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My guests include Karen Vogelsang, Executive Director of ARISE2Read. Their sole mission is to improve the reading literacy skills of our children. She joins me to talk about that and her recent trip to Athens, GA to speak to their annual Chamber of Commerce meeting on a shared vision. Also, exactly, how grouchy is the Ladybug. Pastor Terrell Monger is a man of God and an advocate for the health and safety of the Parkway Village community he serves. He will speak about that mission and a new facility from the One Glory Athletic Association that he hopes will build up the community by building up its people. And as we continue to celebrate Black History Month, NCRM President Russell Wigginton joins me to discuss what the museum is doing, and a special exhibit honoring the history of three Black doctors from St. Jude. That and MORE on RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your Podcasts. Its time to talk!

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My guests include Elle Perry, Digital Desk Manager for the Daily Memphian and current President of MABJ. She tells us how the newsroom navigates the digital divide in a 24/7 news cycle and what we can expect from MABJ in 2022. Nicole Taylor is a newly minted member of the Memphis 7 but not because she wanted to be. That was the number of employees fired by Starbucks last week because they wanted to unionize and she joins me to talk about it. Lastly, we all want our children to be successful and so do the folks at Seeding Success. Their Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, Jamilica Burke will tell us about their mission to improve outcomes for every child from cradle to career. It’s another great show, Monday, 6-7 pm central live on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! It’s a Valentines Day talk fest so join me won’t you!

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Joining me will be Randall Phillips, networking, computing and tech training and robotics instructor. If you are familiar with Code Crew and knowledge Quest, he works with children to teach them what the future of technology will be. The Stax  Museum of American Soul Music, located on the original site of Stax Records studio since 2003 recently received a huge honor. The announcement that the museum is now being added as an iconic location on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Museum Executive Director Jeff Kollath will join me to share how important this honor is.Storyboardmemphis is a publication that fits its title. Mark Fleischer is the publisher and will share with us how they focus on the stories that highlight what you thought you knew. Its an entertaining installment of RTM. Monday, 6-7 pm on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Its time to talk…Are you ready?

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My guests include MPD Col. Vincent Beasley who is the commander of Tillman Station. We are all aware of the crime problems we see and hear about every day. He joins me to talk about the challenges of keeping citizens safe while being short staffed and about some of the proactive initiatives like the Community Outreach program and what they hope to achieve with our help. Dr. Altha Stewart has many titles and is a leading authority on the mental healthcare of our black youth. They face many issues, pressures and challenges. She joins me to have a frank and honest conversation to talk about what her research has shown. Next, what does it take to be a ‘Total Man’? We can all be discouraged from time to time but we can overcome which is why this new podcast was created. Hosts Rodney Kirkwood and Mandrill McLaughlin join me to tell us what to expect. Its all on the next RTM, Monday 6-7 pm, WYXR 91.7FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Its time to talk…I’m ready, are you?

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My guests include Sally Heinz, Executive Director of MIFA. She makes a return appearance to discuss the ambitious agenda for the organization looking forward in 2022.  Collage Dance moved to Memphis In 2009. Since then, they opened its dance conservatory to expand access to classical training to communities of color and prepare them for collegial and professional dance appointments. The group's Executive Director, Marcellus Harper joins me to discuss their evolution, and involving more young men into the world of classical dancing. Lastly, local news is how we keep up with what's going on in our communities. Darrell Greene has been anchoring the news on Fox 13 for over a decade and he shares how the business of news gathering has changed and what he thinks is important to the audience. That and more on RTM both on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm central. Listen on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, watch on Facebook Live, YouTube and get wherever YOU get your podcasts. Here we go!

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My guests include Candace Tate, NEXT Memphis Program Coordinator. It is an extension of the Porter Leath organization who is a primary source of support for Memphis at-risk families. She tells us how NEXT will serve child care professionals so they can focus on the task at hand and how they plan to change the game of childcare in Shelby County.
The Peer Power foundation recruits and trains high performing college students to tutor and mentor high school students for academic success. Cortney Richardson joins me to discuss their challenges, accomplishments and future goals.
Last but not least, its lights, camera, action as Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commissioner Linn Sitler joins to tell us what exciting new projects are coming to the Bluff city this year. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7pm central. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts! Here we go!

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My guests include Tannera Gibson who was recently named the first black female President of the Memphis Bar Association. She will tell me about what the honor means to her and what the agenda looks like moving forward. For those of you who are aware of the hit musical talent show, the Voice, you know that recently one of our very own, Wendy Moten, was a finalist. She came in second but will always be first in our hearts. She joins me to share her amazing experience. Jason Farmer is the founder and CEO of BLP Film Studios. He joins me to discuss his ambitious, sprawling major entertainment studio plans for the Whitehaven community. Here’s a hint, he breaks ground this year! Join us for that and more as we raise the curtain on the new year. It’s Monday, 6-7 pm central on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts. Here we go, here we go!

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My guests include Tangua Houston. An educator by trade, she saw something was missing and wanted to fill a need for many of our young people. That’s where Universal Achievers Foundation was born. She’s explains the concept of success through work. Many of you have heard of Kwanza but do you know it’s origins or meaning? Dr. Richard Cooper from Widener University will explain and enlighten. For those of you who are aware of the hit musical talent show, the Voice, you know recently one of our very own, Wendy Moten, was a finalist. She came in second but will always be first in our hearts. She joins me to share her amazing experience. That and much more Monday on RTM. It’s 6-7pm, central on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein and Facebook Live. On air and online, check it…let’s talk one more time before year’s end!