To understand the power and purpose of philanthropy, you need a great partner. Join us this week for a candid talk with Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial and the recently appointed President of the Central New York Community Foundation Melanie Littlejohn. We examine everything: from Endorsements to Donor Advised Funds and how to jump-start your charitable legacy. Place your charitable legacy on layaway here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!

This week's guest on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation is Burnell Reid, the featured artist for A Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora (JMAD). He gives us a preview of the JMAD featuring gospel legend Walter Hawkins happening on September 6th at the Community Folk Art Center. Tune in!

Tune in to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation for an interview and profile with New Syracuse University Head Football Coach Fran Brown! He discusses how he's getting ready for 2024 orange season and a look "outside the lines". Learn more!

irector of Community Engagement Syracuse Police Department Jimmy Oliver is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to give us important updates on Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League. Listen now!

George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation Commentary (7.28.24)

Let's welcome the headliners for this year's NY State Fair JAMS Funk Fest 2k24! TMF or The Music Forever, previously performed as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation this week to talk about their performance on The Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court Stage on Saturday, August 31. Learn more!

The President of Joined Artists, Musicians & Singers, Inc. (JAMS) Reggie Seigler is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! He's here to let us know all about how they're providing support for black and brown musicians, everything to know about the annual concert at the State Fair, and more. Tune in!

This week, we'll be hearing from Illustrator and Author Susan Keeter who's part of Light a Candle for Literacy! she's here to talk about the Literacy Parade and Festival taking place on September 7th at Brighton Academy. Listen now on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!