Matt Marshall is a passionate advocate for racial reconciliation in West Tennessee. In addition to getting to know this fascinating West Tennessean a little better in this episode, you’ll hear more about some of the work he and others are doing to provide venues for listening, learning and discussing race, diversity, inclusion and equity in our communities. Matt’s motto, “The way forward is together,” has sparked many informative and educational conversations. Matt, who is president and CEO of United Way of West Tennessee and the young adults pastor at Historic First Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn., is also helping lead the way in the Jackson Equity Project, a program that advocates for equity and justice for marginalized, disenfranchised and oppressed people.