Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

Hailing from Oxford, David Crews not only has mastered the title of author, but to add to that equation, he’s a former U.S. Marshal and current U.S. District Court Clerk for the Northern District of Mississippi. Once calculated, the sum of all parts adds up to one heck of an adjective filled description that could begin with all-round, and end with versatile-individual who I have the pleasure of chatting with today. He’s here on special assignment to provide us with an episode of his quotations, with a behind the scenes-peek into the inspiration that fuels his publications and a look into his passion for our state and country.

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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This year’s Governor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Music was bestowed to none other than the legendary King Edward Antoine. A working musician for 67 years, King Edward has been a member of the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Artist Roster for 10 years, is a long-time member of the Central Mississippi Blues Society, is featured on three Mississippi Blues Trail makers and was also awarded a Peavey Award for his contribution to state’s musical legacy. He is here to tell his story, and I am honored to celebrate Mississippi’s authentic blues musician, King Edward Antoine. 

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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Airing on MPBTV this Friday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m., the film “The Defenders: How Lawyers Protected the Movement,” showcases the bravery and determination of the state’s African-American lawyers during the Civil Rights movement and their front-line work to represent individuals who either were unjustly charged or imprisoned. Today, I have the honor of sitting down with the film’s Director & Writer, Roderick Red, Producer Liz Evans, and Producer & Writer, Sarah C. Campbell to discuss what inspired them to participate in the project and it’s importance and impact on today’s society.

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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There’s a lot of people that we have on this show that you know, but there are people that we feature that you NEED to know… My next guest is one of those people.

Founder/CEO and Head Hopper at Yellow Rabbit PR & Marketing, a decorated journalist, editor, and columnist with 20 years of PR, Journalism, Marketing & Branding Mastery, Pamela Berry-Johnson is a fantastic storyteller with an incredible story to tell. On April 12th, 1996, the former reporter for the Clarion-Ledger newspaper, was shot three times by with random gunfire, by a white supremacist while covering the story in a largely black neighborhood. She is here to tell her story, her life growing up Mississippi, projects that she’s passionate about and why her experience with triumph after tragedy, is important to our state’s narrative. 

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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The equivalent of an Oscar in the world of culinary arts, the James Beard Foundation Award is among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognizing exceptional talent in the food media industry. I have the pleasure of welcoming my next two Jackson based guests & award Semifinalists: Chef Hunter Evans, from Elvie's, nominated for Best Chef: South (to include AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR), and Sofia Mohammed, Co-Owner of Sambou's African Kitchen, nominated for Best New Restaurant. 

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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My next guest needs no introduction… Just say, “Miss Mississippi 2022,” and the name Emmie Perkins should ring a bell or two! By using the healing power of music to make a change in the world around her, Emmie has successfully taken her “Music is Medicine” platform to new heights, with her historic win as the first Miss Mississippi to receive the competition’s Social Impact award this past December. A proud student at Mississippi State University, and a native of Hattiesburg, she is here to discuss her passion for educating children through music, growing up Mississippi and what the future holds for her as a musician, mentor, and motivator… I’d like to welcome to the show, Miss Mississippi 2022, Emmie Perkins!

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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My first guest for the new year, Southern Poverty Law Center Mississippi Director, Waikinya Clanton, has elevated the definition of leadership in the last year, with her activist work in response to the Capital City’s water crisis. A proud graduate of Tougaloo College and native of Canton, she was recently named one of the most influential African Americans in the nation, on The Root 100 list, where she is among other winners including Rihanna and Former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Waikinya Clanton joins me today to discuss the aforementioned, as well as her life and future plans.

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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Our guest today, Adam Makos is a military historian and best-selling author whose 2015 book, "Devotion," recounts the true story of Mississippi native Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history, and his incredible friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner, and is now a 2022 American Biographical war film starring Johnathan Majors and Glen Powell.

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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My next two guests are men of artistic expression… Comedian Darren Knight, a.k.a. Southern Momma’s ability to elicit laughter, is far beyond novice level. With 3.3 million followers on Facebook and named one of the fastest growing comedians in American History, he is here to discuss his passion for comedy, rise to fame and his upcoming performance at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater on December 10th. Visual Artist and Jazz Trombonist, Lorenzo Gayden’s ability to express his artistries both silently and audibly are what dreams are made of. We’ll delve into his work as an artist and musician, in addition to discussing the life and legacy of his wife, Kiwana, and his upcoming Holiday Art Opening at Sanaa Gallery on December 11th. 

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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My next guest needs no introduction… Why? Because it’s me! Today, Germaine will dive into who I am, from my childhood, all the way to 2022, and she’ll try her best to squeeze it all in the hour, in an episode we’re calling: Who is Marshall Ramsey?

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award.  

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