There continues to be a dearth of teachers of color across Minnesota.  Why is this such an important issue to remedy?  Teach for America is hoping to provide solutions Twin Cities chapter Executive Director Mikisha Nation, tells us about an upcoming event with eyes on the goal.

Sheletta Brundidge returns to guest host this week's edition of the show.

Mikisha Nation from Teach for America tells us why teachers of color are so necessary, especially for younger students.

Sarah Driever of the Minnesota Autism Center gives us the lowdown of an upcoming event providing information for families including Autistic members.

On this Center Stage episode, guest host Sheletta Brundidge speaks to the following guests:

• OK Factor cellist Olivia Diercks
• "Taylor Made" performers Dennis Spears & Michael Monroe
• Out On A Limb Theatre Company artistic director Kim Martinez
• Sounds of Blackness director Gary Hines

Things are happening fast over at the State Capitol.  That let Sheletta know it was time to catch up with her political expert, attorney Brian McDaniel.  The associate at Hylden Advocacy & Law updates this year's session and speaks about the health crisis facing a longtime public servant.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge continues her fill-in work for Jearlyn tonight.

Attorney Brian McDaniel explains how this MN legislative session is going.

Star Tribune Magazine editorial director Sue Campbell describes how our host was able to become the feature story of this month's edition.

Dr. Verna Price has a new book out.  The local author, coach, and motivational speaker joins the show to discuss why she decided to write "Power Lessons for Life" and how it ties in to her upcoming workshop.

With news of some regional banks having financial trouble, how much should depositors and business owners worry?  Bankrate.com analyst Matthew Goldberg dives into the crisis and lets us know how we can protect our finances.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge is behind the mic for Jearlyn tonight.

Bankrate.com analyst Matthew Goldberg provides an overview of the recent banking crisis.

Actress/performer Jen Scott previews this week's "Hear Her Stories" event celebrating Women's History Month.

Dr. Verna Price tells us why she wrote her latest book and how it will guide her next workshop.

On this edition of Center Stage, guest host Susie Jones chops it up with:

• "Ragtime: The Musical" director Adan Varela and actress Ashton Valentine
• Musician Thomas Abban
• "Diesel Heart" playwright Brian Grandison

If you need help paying those ever-rising energy bills, you're not alone.  The Community Action Partnerships of Hennepin County is working through a backlog of assistance applications to help as many residents as they can stay up-to-speed with current costs.  Tammy Stauffer, the organization's Director of Energy Assistance, explains the need and the process.