An Active Point of View with MiMi Melvin

Oberlin Village Heritage 5K Run/Walk & Pop-up Museum with Chris Mincey | Black History in Raleigh, NC

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Host: MIMI MELVIN

Guest: CHRIS MINCEY

Episode Summary

Meet today's guest, Chris Mincey, Director of Development at Friends of Oberlin Village and Sales Director at Trophy Brewing.

In this episode, MiMi sits with Chris as he expounds on the Friends of Oberlin nonprofit group, shares the history of the Oberlin community, and describes the goals of the nonprofit including events they organize to achieve those goals.

Top Takeaways
  • "When people have asked me 'why do you run'; because I can."
    • - [Chris Mincey]
  • "People who have never smoked don't understand that this is truly an addiction."
    • - [MiMi Melvin]
  • "One day, I won't be able to run but today is not that day."
    • - [MiMi Melvin]
  • "You should be passionate about what you do professionally and you should be passionate about your activism. And if they can work together, I think you're in gosh darn luck."
    • - [Chris Mincey]
    Episode Highlights
    • [00:56] Intro
    • [02:50] Meet today's guest, Chris Mincey.
    • [03:25] How Chris met MiMi.
    • [09:44] Chris talks about his work at Trophy Brewing.
    • [12:44] Why is 'Friends of Oberlin' so important?
    • [16:10] How should we refer to the descendants and families who lived in Oberlin Village?
    • [17:35] How Chris combines his professional and philanthropic worlds.
    • [19:47] About the upcoming Oberlin 5k event.
    • [30:30] Did it get easier to pitch your idea to sponsors each time?
    • [31:47] Where do you see yourself going with 'Friends of Oberlin?
    • [33:11] What are the ways people can participate in this event?
    • [38:09] Connect with Chris

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