Community Focus

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97.7 is proud to present Community Focus. Community Focus is a public affairs program hosted by one of Boston's community leaders, Darnell Williams. Mr. Williams is President and CEO of the ... more

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FAQs about Community Focus:

How many episodes does Community Focus have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Community Focus episodes:

December 13, 2018 Dr. Darnell Williams speaks with Julietta Mayers and Charity Everett
Recorded 12/12/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (59:51)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : Julietta Mayers – Author/Inspirational Speaker

Charity Everett – Creative Technologist, Story Teller, Inventor

* Core Values

* Transitioning from other countries into the US.

* Desires to succeed

* Entrepreneurship

* Engaging, Networking, Inclusion & Delegation.

* Leadership
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1h
December 06, 2018 Darnell Williams Speaks With David Carruthers – Author, Inspirational Motivator
Recorded 12/5/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:00:15)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : David Carruthers – Author, Inspirational Motivator

* Growing Up in Dual Cultures

* Societial Inconfidence

* Cultural Bondage, Consciousness & Faith

* Writing & Publishing Books

* David’s Books – Kill Our Giants, Reactors: Why You Do What You Do, You’re Such A Liar, 30 Days of Real.
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1h 1min
November 29, 2018 Darnell Speaks With Gazmine (GiGi) Mason and Wilbur Brown
12/2/18 Community Focus Notes

Recorded 11/28/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:00:14)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : Gazmine (GiGi) Mason – Olympic Bowling Champion

Wilbur Brown – Founder of TRS (Transitional Remedies Soulution)

* Bowling on Team USA

* Importance of being Consistent & Persistent

* PWBA Tournament Spring 2019

* TRS Helping people after Crisis

* Psychological First Aid / Social Groups
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1h 1min
November 29, 2018 Darnell Speaks with Brent S Harding
11/25/18 Community Focus Notes

Recorded 11/11/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:00:19)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : Brent S Harding

Brent’s Work Background & Work History

* Today’s Economy

* Credit & Debt

* Building Wealth / Wealth Warriors

* Generational Wealth
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1h 1min
November 29, 2018 Darnell Speaks with Rev. Ellis Washington and Denise Kaigler
Recorded 10/31/18
Host: Dr. Darnell Williams
Runtime (1:00:15)
Producer: Ron Furr
Guests : Rev. Ellis Washington – St Paul AME Church Cambridge
Denise Kaigler – MDK Brand Management
•National Elections
•African American Woman Making History Nationwide in Politics
•Voter Oppression
•Teaching History to today’s Youth
•Learning personal Brands & Professional Goals
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1h 1min
September 28, 2018 Darnell Williams Speaks With Rachel Rollins and Anthony Benoit
9/30/18 Community Focus Notes

Recorded 9/26/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:00:15)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : Rachel Rollins - Democratic Canidate for Suffolk County DA

Anthony Benoit – Presdent of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Tech

* DA Challenges

* Petty Offenses

* Resitivism

* Education, Housing, Jobs & Resources

* Wealth & Race Disparities

* Training Employer Ready Students
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1h 1min
September 04, 2018 Darnell Speaks with Evandro Carvallo
Recorded 8/29/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:00:28)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : Evandro Carvallo - Mass State Representative/ Suffolk County D.A. Canidate

* Loss Of John McCain

* Early Influences

* Black Excellence

* Obama’s Influence

* America Going Forward

* Expongement / Mandatory Minimums

* Suffolk County DA Race

* Boston Police Relationship with the DA Office
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1h 1min
August 23, 2018 Darnell Williams Speaks With Anthony Walrond, Liz Miranda, Linda Champion
Recorded 8/22/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:05:57)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests : Anthony Walrond - Woodbine

Liz Miranda – State Representative Nominee

Linda Champion – Suffolk County DA Nominee

* Recent happenings in Washington

* Housing in the Boston Communities

* Homelessness & Drug Dependency

* Problems around the Mass Ave Exit

* Cannibus Regulations

* Small Businesses

* Inspirations & Voting
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1h 1min
August 02, 2018 Darnell Speaks with Shannon McAuliffe and Robert D’Savio
8/5/18 Community Focus Notes

Recorded 7/18/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (1:00:23)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guest 1: Robert D’Savio – President Encore Boston Harbor/Wynn Resort Everett

* Hospitality Industry & Services

* Destination & Gaming Resorts

* Infrastructure, T-Stops & Water Shuttles

* Career Opportunities, Dealer Schools & Scholarships

Guest 2 : Shannon McAuliffe – Suffolk DA Canidate

* Background as Public Defender

* Elimination of Mandatory Minimums (Low Level Drug Offenses)

* Community Policing

* Opiod Crisis

* Breaking The Pipeline to Prison
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1h 1min
July 25, 2018 Darnell Speaks with Guests Wilton Devon Baker & James O. Morton
7/29/18 Community Focus

Recorded 7/25/18

Host: Dr. Darnell Williams

Runtime (59:56)

Producer: Ron Furr

Guests: -Wilton Devon Baker – President of the Morehouse Alumni Association &

James O. Morton –President/CEO Greater Boston YMCA

Subject:

* House on the Vinyard Gala

* Charity Work the Boston YMCA is part of.

* Teen Memberships and the effect on the Community

* Commissioner Gross’s induction and BPD’s Relationship with the YMCA

* STEM Training & Literacy Day Camp Oppertunities

* BPD’s Day Camp Initiative and Achievements
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1h

FAQs about Community Focus:

How many episodes does Community Focus have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.