Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington
Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington is where the city’s most important conversations come to life. Each week, Chip sits down with the people shaping Memphis — community leaders, newsmakers, innovators, activists, and everyday citizens with extraordinary stories. Real stories. Real issues. Real Talk. Join the conversation and stay connected to the pulse of Memphis.
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Episodes
Dec 21, 2020
Dec 21, 2020
59 min
Episode Notes
My guests include Sally Heinz, Executive Director of MIFA who will tell us about delivering meals on Christmas day to our seniors and most vulnerable population as well as other community programs. Bob Fockler, President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis joins me to discuss the role his organization has in helping meet the financial needs of so many organizations and charities in our city. Plus, the very large donation they just received from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation. Finally, Pastor and author Devin Westbrook of Redemption Church drops by to talk about the powerful message he wants pass along to you from his inspirational new book, ‘Hold Your Applause’.
Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
58 min
Episode notes
My guests include Paul Young, Director, Memphis Housing and Community Development. He will discuss what the city is doing to help our citizens who may be facing eviction soon, housing shortages and share information on various programs to help. James Kirkwood, newly elected Chairman of CLERB will share his thoughts on police reform, accountability and how we can all better work to curb the escalating violence in our streets. Also joining the conversation is community activist Pastor Ricky Floyd of Frayser who shares his views on how we can save our youth.