Hosted by Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real delivers honest, unfiltered conversations with community leaders, changemakers, and everyday people who are making a difference. From housing and health to education, equity, and empowerment—this podcast dives into the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s Black communities and beyond. Whether it's shedding light on systemic challenges or celebrating local success stories, Tracey keeps ...
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Hosted by Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PharmD, MPH, the 4UR Health Podcast delivers real conversations about the health issues that matter most to Black and underserved communities. Produced by the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, this show explores physical, emotional, and community wellness through a culturally informed lens. Each episode features expert guests—from public health officials to community healers—offering insight, education, and empowerment. From mental health and trauma rec ...
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George Floyd Five Years Later: Minneapolis Leaders Reflect on Justice, Reform, and Accountability
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1:04:14On May 21, 2025, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder hosted a powerful panel discussion in North Minneapolis marking five years since the murder of George Floyd. This special audio presentation captures the full event, held at the University of Minnesota's UROC, and moderated by MSR CEO and Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard. The panel explores what pr…
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De’Vonna Pittman: Building Bold Brands with Purpose, Culture, and Confidence
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48:39In this inspiring episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real, Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and community leader De’Vonna Pittman to the mic. De’Vonna is the founder and CEO of Nature’s Syrup, a plant-based beauty brand created to nourish textured hair and celebrat…
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Planting Seeds of Purpose with Gardener Candace Yates
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43:25In this episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real, host Tracey Williams-Dillard welcomes Candace Yates—the vibrant educator and founder of All Things Gardening. From growing herbs in containers to nurturing entire community garden beds, Candace shares how gardening has been a source of healing, purpose, and connection in her life. She opens up about how …
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Fighting the Opioid Crisis with Equity: A Conversation on Brixadi
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45:09In this urgent and eye-opening episode of the 4UR Health Podcast, host Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PhD, sits down with Commissioner Damōn Chaplin and Deputy Commissioner Heidi Ritchie of the Minneapolis Health Department to tackle the opioid crisis head-on. Their conversation centers on the alarming impact of opioid addiction in Black communit…
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