On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Christine Tucci Osorio back for another “Chat with Christine” to discuss how things are evolving in District 622. She shares that the community is calmer after last month’s heightened ICE activity, while the district continues outreach, monitoring resources, and providing support such as supervision and food delivery for affected families. Looking ahead, Osorio emphasizes the importance of getting students fully reengaged in school and focusing on academic recovery. She closes with a positive note, wishing listeners a Happy Lunar New Year and highlighting celebrations within the district’s Chinese Immersion program. 

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell & Chantel Sings speak with G. Phillip Shoultz, III as he discusses the upcoming WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals concert taking place February 22 at Northrop, highlighting its role in celebrating Black History Month through powerful choral performance. He explains how the WITNESS project honors Black contributions to American arts and why this year’s focus on spirituals is especially meaningful. The conversation explores how spirituals, created by enslaved Americans, carried messages of hope and resilience that later fueled the Civil Rights movement. Shoultz also reflects on the music’s continued relevance today, noting its resonance within Twin Cities communities seeking unity and shared humanity. 

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings speaks with Tephanie Delaney as she shares how her two decades in entertainment and brand strategy led to the creation of UNBX TV, a platform designed to prioritize community, participation, and creator ownership. She explains how the ecosystem differs from traditional streaming models by focusing on collaboration rather than algorithms and competition. Tephanie also unpacks the meaning behind “Stream Outside the Box” and how it encourages creators to rethink how they share and monetize their work. The conversation highlights her broader mission of building cultural marketplaces where creatives can grow together and sustain long-term impact. 

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings speak with Dr. Andrew Bergersen about a community event offering free PSA testing through the Minnesota Urology Foundation. He explains how the simple blood test helps screen for prostate cancer, a disease that affects 1 in 8 men and disproportionately impacts Black men, who face significantly higher diagnosis and mortality rates. Dr. Bergersen outlines who should consider screening—men over 50 and Black men over 45—and what participants can expect, including results mailed within a few days. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early detection and accessible community health resources.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Alexis Love to discuss her work in Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Minneapolis Public Schools and her vision for the future of public safety. Love shares how her background in law enforcement and ministry shaped her belief that public safety should center on servant leadership, empathy, and “noble character.” She outlines the wide range of CTE pathways available across MPS, from healthcare and public safety to skilled trades, IT, engineering, and media arts, preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. The conversation also highlights student success stories, rising enrollment among girls, and how families can explore CTE programs that offer hands-on learning and even articulated college credit.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with public history researcher Jeremiah Ellis about his Minnesota Historical Society–published article, The Overlooked Legacy: Black Women of the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant. Ellis shares the powerful stories of the “Black Rosies” who worked at the New Brighton plant during World War II, breaking racial and gender barriers while helping power the war effort. The conversation highlights how these women moved beyond domestic work into skilled and leadership roles, despite facing discrimination and danger, and how their economic gains helped strengthen Minnesota’s Black middle class. Ellis also explains why these stories were erased for decades and how reclaiming them reshapes our understanding of history, justice, and the foundations of today’s civil rights movements.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell welcomes Danielle Hughes, the new principal of Benjamin E. Mays, to discuss the school’s upcoming Afrocentric program launching in fall 2026. Hughes explains how the program centers Black history, cultural pride, and racial identity development to create a rigorous, affirming learning environment for students in grades PreK through 5. She shares how African-centered values and Dr. LaGarrett J. King’s principles of Black Historical Consciousness guide the curriculum and help students develop confidence, self-awareness, and academic excellence. The conversation also highlights the school’s Rondo neighborhood roots, districtwide transportation, and important application details for families interested in enrolling.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings are joined by Dr. David Mair of the American Red Cross to discuss a serious blood shortage affecting hospitals and patients nationwide. Dr. Mair explains how winter weather, illness, and a severe flu season have led to thousands of missed blood donations, while the need for blood continues every day. He highlights why Black donors are especially important, particularly for patients with sickle cell disease who rely on closely matched blood transfusions. The conversation emphasizes the safety of donating, how listeners can help, and upcoming opportunities, such as local blood drives, to save lives by giving blood. 

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell is joined by immigration attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq., for an important conversation about immigration enforcement and family protections. Drawing on her more than 20 years of experience—and her own background as a former immigrant—Lloyd explains what recent public sentiment and polling reveal about growing concerns nationwide. She offers clear, practical guidance for listeners on how to respond if law enforcement arrives, including understanding warrants, knowing the right to remain silent, and avoiding signing documents under pressure. The discussion emphasizes preparation, calm decision-making, and the importance of seeking legal advice early to protect individual rights and family stability.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with Rod Adams and Paige Ingram about the urgency of Black unification and solidarity in the current moment. The conversation centers on the goals of the Black Mass Meeting following February 5 and why collective action and policy-driven power building are critical for Black communities. Adams and Ingram share ways individuals can stay connected and engaged even if they are unable to attend in person. They also outline what sustained, long-term community engagement looks like and how listeners can remain involved in shaping the future of the movement.