57: Tora Carter – Cheerleading for Change in Lexington
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She’s a coach, a marketer, and a relentless champion for her community. Meet Tora Carter, who’s leading the charge to restore one of Lexington’s most historic buildings—the Robert H. Williams Cultural Center.
🎙️ In this episode:
- The extraordinary story of 15+ Black women who founded an orphanage in 1892
- How Tora blends roles at Guide Realty, Transy Athletics & the Cultural Center
- Creative ideas to serve Lexington’s small businesses
- Why the attic space will be your new fave event venue
- And yes, Raquel Carter, Tora's leader at Guide Realty is running for mayor 🙌
💥 Want to help? Follow the Cultural Center on Facebook, DM to get on the mailing list, and stay tuned for clean-up days and the September Homecoming event!
🔗 Resources:
- Cultural Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhwcclex
- Compass Center: https://www.guide-realty.com/compass-center/
- Guide Realty: https://www.guide-realty.com/
- Raquel’s campaign page: https://www.raquelforlexingtonmayor.com/
- Bricks of Grace by William R. May - DM the Center for more information
- A Will to Be Free by Dr. Loretta Flynn Byer – DM the Center to purchase
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Tora Carter (00:00:00)
2. Guide Realty and The Compass Center (00:05:42)
3. Transy Athletes Making Community Impact (00:10:15)
4. The Robert H Williams Cultural Center (00:16:21)
5. Renovation Plans and Programming Vision (00:18:28)
6. Remarkable History of the Orphanage (00:24:21)
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