Soapbox Diaries
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsSoapbox Diaries features real stories of race, resistance, and resolve. This show is a platform for guests to have authentic conversations exploring issues at the intersection of politics, black identity, community, history, the arts, and much more.
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Soapbox Diaries S3 E4 w/ Blanche Brown
November 02, 2020 05:31 - 40 minutes - 29.8 MBBlanche Brown is an art therapist, community activist, poet, and storyteller. Today, we will be discussing how important the arts are for our mental health as a means to express what is going on in our heads and in our hearts.
Soapbox Bonus S3 E3 Jade Merritt
October 22, 2020 21:03 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBProduction intern Jaleyah Northington continues conversation with Jade Merritt, founder and president of Mikey's Miracle Foundation.
Soapbox Diaries S3 E3 w/ Jade Merritt
October 20, 2020 04:25 - 43 minutes - 36.1 MBJade Merritt, founder and president of Mikey's Miracle Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families during their fight against cancer.
Soapbox Diaries S3 E2 w/ Michael Morrow
September 08, 2020 05:16 - 47 minutes - 41.3 MBMichael Morrow is a historian and genealogist from Russellville, Kentucky. He is also an archivist and curator at the SEEK Museum (Struggles for Emancipation and Equality in Kentucky). Today we will be discussing how to honor our ancestors by keeping our history alive. We will also learn about a community built by enslaved people in Western Kentucky who were freed and given property in the 1830s.
Soapbox Diaries S3 E1 w/ Ralph Hodge
June 20, 2020 05:04 - 56 minutes - 48.1 MBRalph Hodge, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church of South Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, helps us observe Juneteenth with a discussion on black wealth, domestic terrorism, effective propaganda, and Confederate monuments. Plus, recommendations on a number of must read books.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E11 w/ Missy Hagans
April 15, 2020 05:04 - 21 minutes - 18 MBMissy Hagans, a 2020 Census recruiter, discusses the many facets of our daily lives impacted by census data. She makes the case for why it is critical for communities of color to be counted accurately.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E1 w/ Anthony Hendricks
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 41.4 MBProfessor Anthony Hendricks is the Director of the Center for Biblical Unity at Williamson College. Today we will be discussing hard conversations we need to have in the church around race relations and biblical unity.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E10 w/ Anthony Hendricks
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 41.4 MBProfessor Anthony Hendricks is the Director of the Center for Biblical Unity at Williamson College. Today we will be discussing hard conversations we need to have in the church around race relations and biblical unity.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E9 w/ Marcus Bernard
March 10, 2020 11:57 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBOur guest today is Dr. Marcus Bernard, an associate professor in the College of Agriculture Communities, and the Environment at Kentucky State University. Today we will be discussing the history and work of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund as well as implications for residents.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E8 w/ Adrienne Hunter
January 21, 2020 11:54 - 49 minutes - 44.4 MBAdrienne Hunter is the CEO and Founder of Servant Manor, a nonprofit social service agency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is building a second career as a wealth strategist and relationship coach. She discusses how she accomplished her goals and made her dreams a reality.
Soapbox Dairies S2 E7 w/ Trevor Claiborn
January 14, 2020 12:25 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBTrevor Claiborn, aka Farmer Brown, discusses the plight of black farmers. He is a Small Farm Assistant with the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment at Kentucky State University. Claiborn is working to support local black farmers and engage the next generation in the economics of agriculture.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E6 w/ David Cozart
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 40.1 MBDavid Cozart is the Director of the Father Initiative with the Lexington Leadership Foundation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. Children raised in homes where the father is not present are at greater risk of encountering a host of problems, from poverty and incarceration to teen pregnancy and childhood obesity. To help counteract that, the Fatherhood Initiative seeks to “restore, equip and deploy fathers and mal...
Soapbox Diaries S2 E5 w/ Whit Whitaker
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 38.2 MBWhit Whitaker is an accomplished vocalist and actor. He was named executive director of the historic Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center in August 2019. The Detroit native is no stranger to the arts community in Central Kentucky. He discussed the importance of the arts in African American communities, and how to get involved with a local cultural arts center.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E4 w/ Angela Medlin
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBAngela Medlin, founder of FAAS (The Functional Apparel & Accessories Studio), is changing the face(s) of the apparel industry. Originally from North Carolina, this multifaceted designer relocated to the west coast where she built a successful career designing and directing for renowned global brands that include Nike/Jordan, Adidas, The North Face, Levi Strauss & Co., Eddie Bauer, and Cross Colours. She shares her journey of following her own creative path and working to prepare the next gen...
Soapbox Diaries S2 E3 w/ Robert David
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 50.4 MBRobert David is the youth and gang prevention coordinator in Danville, Va. In just over one year, he created an innovative program that has gained national attention and impacted the deadly gang violence in the city. The program was awarded the President’s Award from the Virginia Municipal League: the highest honor in the state for a local government's innovation solutions. He discusses how his faith and his grandmother's dying directive helped him discover his God-given purpose.
Soapbox Diaries S2 E2 w/ Tiffany Fisher
November 12, 2019 08:40 - 53 minutes - 46.2 MBTiffany Fisher, founder of The Fisher Projects and author of "I'm All In," is a 1990 graduate from Richmond Senior High School. She discusses her plan to reach girls and women with a positive message of upliftment. The author and speaker shares about finding your purpose and getting beyond the fear that holds us back. Fisher is featured on the second of four episodes that will highlight Richmond Sr. grads in a series called "Homecoming."
Soapbox Diaries S2 E1 w/ Maurice Stuart
November 05, 2019 07:14 - 48 minutes - 34.6 MBMaurice Stuart, a member of the Hamlet City Council and 1989 graduate from Richmond Senior High School is the first guest on Season 2 of Soapbox Diaries. He talks small town memories, historically black colleges, and issues that are important in this election. Stuart is the first of four episodes that will highlight Richmond Sr. grads in a series called "Homecoming."
Soapbox Diaries S1 E13 w/ Johnathon Davis
October 08, 2019 10:57 - 33 minutes - 41.4 MBToday's guest is Johnathon Davis, managing partner at JT Davis Asset Management. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: @soapboxdiaries Guest Website: www.jtdavisky.com/
Soapbox Diaries S1 E12 w/ Dr. Shambra Mulder
October 08, 2019 10:55 - 45 minutes - 57.2 MBToday's guest is Dr. Shambra Mulder, an educator and experienced advocate for public schools. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: @soapboxdiaries Guest Website: www.abundantlivingpsychologicalandcoachingservices.c….abundantlivingpsychologicalandcoachingservices.com/about-us.html
Soapbox Diaries S1 E11 w/ Sarah Clark Newby
October 08, 2019 10:50 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBToday's guest is Sarah Clark Newby, the first African-American teacher to desegregate Fayette County Public Schools. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: @soapboxdiaries Host Email: [email protected]
Soapbox Diaries S1 E10 w/ Judge Pamela Goodwine
October 08, 2019 10:47 - 43 minutes - 50.6 MBToday's guest is Judge Pamela Goodwine who was elected to the Kentucky Court of Appeals to serve Division 1 of the 5th Appellate District. Judge Goodwine was the first African-American female judge in Fayette County, Kentucky. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: @soapboxdiaries Host Email: [email protected]
Soapbox Diaries S1 E9 w/ Wilbur Hackett
October 08, 2019 10:40 - 46 minutes - 49.6 MBToday's guest is Wilbur Hackett, the first African-American team captain in the history of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in college football. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: @soapboxdiaries
Soapbox Diaries S1 E8 w/ William Jones III
October 08, 2019 10:35 - 51 minutes - 45.2 MBToday's guest is William Jones III. His father, William Jones Jr., was the first African-American to graduate from the University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences in 1958. He was also involved in the Civil Rights Movement. The March on Washington took place August 28, 1963, this episode discusses his father's achievements at UK and in the Civil Rights Movement. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: @soapboxdiaries For more information on the Bone Marrow Registry see the Icla Da Silva Fo...
Soapbox Diaries S1 E7 w/ Devine Carama
October 08, 2019 10:30 - 43 minutes - 44.1 MBToday's guest is Devine Carama, an indie hip hop artist and activist. He is also the director of Believing in Forever, a nonprofit that hopes to inspire and encourage youth advancement through art, leadership, education, and community service. His annual coat drive, “A Coat To Keep The Cold Away,” seeks to collect 3,000 new coats for youth in Kentucky. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soapboxdiaries/ Show Email: [email protected] Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Soapbox Diaries S1 E6 w/ Rev. Jim Thurman
October 08, 2019 10:25 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MBToday's guest is Rev. Jim Thurman, Kentucky Commander of the National Association of Black Veterans. He discusses the history of African-Americans in the U.S. military and his work to serve veterans. The Vietnam Vet has worked notably on issues facing female vets and vets that are homeless. Volunteers are needed to help veterans in Kentucky. For more information, contact Rev. Thurman at 859.421.5851. VA Hotline for Homeless Vets is 1.877.424.3838. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.face...
Soapbox Diaries S1 E5 w/ Jim Embry
October 08, 2019 10:20 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBToday's guest is Jim Embry, the executive director of Sustainable Communities Network. Embry has his roots in activism having grown up with a mother who was president of the local chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). His discusses his time as a student activist at the University of Kentucky and how his role as an activist has evolved. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soapboxdiaries/ Email: [email protected]
Soapbox Diaries S1 E4 w/ Abdul Muhammad
October 08, 2019 10:15 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MBToday's guest is Abdul Muhammad, president of the Lexington-Fayette Branch of the NAACP. He reflects on life experiences growing up as a young man in Chicago, encounters with law enforcement, and the power of the ballot box. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soapboxdiaries/ Show Email: [email protected] Guest Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAACPLexington/ Guest Website: www.lexnaacp.net/
Soapbox Diaries S1 E3 w/ Angela Evans and Attica Scott
October 08, 2019 10:10 - 41 minutes - 48.5 MBToday's guests are Fayette County Councilwoman Angela Evans and Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott. In the spirit of Shirley Chisholm, Evans and Scott made room for themselves at the political table in the Bluegrass. They join Tina to discuss the political landscape and how to be a part of the process. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soapboxdiaries/ Show Email: [email protected] Guest's Website: http://atticascott4ky.com/ Guest's Facebook: www.facebook....
Soapbox Diaries S1 E2 w/ Debora Logan-Lawson
October 08, 2019 10:05 - 44 minutes - 49.5 MBToday's guest on Soapbox Diaries is Debora Logan-Lawson, the editor of The Lextropolis, a digital magazine with an urban influence. Logan-Lawson discusses diversifying media voices in the marketplace. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soapboxdiaries/ Show Email: [email protected] Guest Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/thelextropolis/ Guest Website: www.thelextropolis.com/
Soapbox Diaries S1 E1 w/ LeDatta Grimes
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 49.4 MBToday's guest on Soapbox Diaries is Le Datta Grimes, co-writer and co-producer of the upcoming documentary “Invented Before You Were Born.” Grimes discusses her research on Rosenwald Schools and how that journey led her to an amazing community of descendants of freed slaves who formed towns in the 1830s that continue to this day. Soapbox Diaries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soapboxdiaries/ Show Email: [email protected] Guest Facebook: www.facebook.com/Invented-Before-…3484315...