Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

On this episode of Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel, we celebrate Black history month by talking to the first African American to serve as Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. James T. Minor tells his journey to multiple degrees and leadership in higher education began in high school with one aimple question.

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St. Louis has seen one of the biggest demographic shifts in the country, with the city loosing over 36,000 residents in the last 10 years.

On this episode of Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel, we speak with Sociologist and Demographer Ness Sándovol to talk about the issue and if the region can turn this around.

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Carol sits down with Actor (best known for his role as Mr. Johnson in the hit ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary") and St. Louis native, William Stanford Davis.

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Operation Food Search welcomed the Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel podcast into their kitchen to discuss a few dishes that have become traditions in African American households during the holiday season.

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We speak with novelist David Haynes, who created the literary organization Kimbilio to bring together writers of the African diaspora for community, support, and to make a change through their craft right here in St. Louis.

They aim to change the face of American literature and provide community and support to writers within the Black community.

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The holiday season is a joyous time of year for many, but for some it can bring stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Carol sits down with Counselor and Founder of KHAOS, Inc. Candice Cox to discuss how people can manage their mental health, especially after all of the turbulent events we faced this year.

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Carol talks to the film director and cast of Nine PBS's "Percy Green: Man of ACTION" in a post-screening Q&A about the creation of the film, activism, and more questions about their most memorable demonstrations portrayed in the film.

Nine PBS's "Percy Green: Man of ACTION" takes an in-depth look at St. Louis civil rights leader Percy Green, whose activism, from scaling the Gateway Arch to leading modern-day protests, has defined a lifetime of resistance. Download the PBS app to watch the film or visit www.ninepbs.org/percy-green-man-of-action.

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In this week's episode, Carol speaks with insurance and financial strategist Kathy Conley-Jones about how to advocate for your insurance coverage and find financial resources in light of the tornado that hit the city of St. Louis this past spring.

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On this episode of Listen, St. Louis, with Carol Daniel, a food educator and chef in Ferguson, tells us her journey and passion behind what she does for her community. Chef Queenie Vessey shares how a childhood of scarcity inspired her passion for gardening, cooking, and teaching. Now through her work with A Red Circle in North St. Louis County, she's empowering her community with skills in cooking, canning, and home gardening.

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In this episode, we catch up with retired Capt. Ron Johnson to revisit his time in Ferguson after he was appointed to lead protest security during the civil unrest following the shooting death of Mike Brown Jr.

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