Episode Notes

My guests include the Honorable Mayor Jaylen Smith of Earle, Arkansas. He was elected in 2022 at the age of 18 making him the youngest elected official in the country. I ask him how he’s grown along with the city and if he has any future political aspirations. Next, if you are of a certain age and were born and raised in the south you were familiar with Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation. Raka Nandi, Director of Exhibits & Collections at MoSH joins me to talk about their newest exhibit, Overcoming Hateful Things and why it’s important to remember history and teach it to the next generation. Finally, last week, the city of Memphis held a special ceremony to salute and honor the work of area nonprofits with $6.5 million dollars in grant awards. One of those organizations is Hope House Memphis who received $1.3 million dollars. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by HIV and poverty. Melissa Farrar, COO, joins me to share what this will mean as they continue to build on their efforts in a greater way. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on 91.7 WYXR. Also, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

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