“I still go to meetings, even after 30 years of being clean. I’m no different from someone who has been clean for 30 days. All we have is today.” Ericka Asbury is an addict, a poet, a mother, and a substance abuse counselor. She joins Sheriff Kimbrough at the table to talk about their time together as classmates at North Forsyth High School, their stances on the legalization of marijuana, and more!

"If you are concerned about children, we have the chance of changing the world." Forsyth County Commissioner Fleming El-Amin joins Sheriff Kimbrough at the table for an emotional conversation about his experience in the world of high stakes banking, his rewarding career as a teacher at Glenn High School, and our children's need for advocates in their life.

“As you grow older, you learn there’s always more you need to know and things are more complex than they seem.” Forsyth County Commissioner Don Martin joins Sheriff Kimbrough at the table for a spirited conversation about the education system, his priorities as a County Commissioner, managing by results, and the all-important funding. “There are conditions in the community that are beyond law enforcement’s control.”

“All schools are not equal because not all communities are equal. Our schools are built in our communities.” Shai Woodbury, Chair of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education, joins the conversation at the table with Sheriff Kimbrough. They discuss equity in the education system, the uphill battle of working to change a cultural system built on –isms, and Shai’s passion for investing in the hometown that originally invested in her.

"The numbers are not changing- we still have too many people living in poverty and too many hungry children; we need to come together and figure out the answers to these questions." Chris Leab, Executive Director of the Dream Center of Forsyth County, sits down at the table with Sheriff Kimbrough to discuss the importance of building community, the services offered at the Dream Center, and his vision for reaching more people.

"Many hands make the work light." Forsyth County Commissioner Tonya McDaniel sits down at the table with Sheriff Kimbrough to discuss the challenges of being the only African American female serving on the Board of Commissioners, her passion for serving Forsyth County's residents, and the need for collaboration.

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"Don't be afraid to find your village; you can't do it alone." Joy Nelson Thomas, Executive Director and Founder of LEAD Girls of NC Inc., sits down at the table with Major Gray. LEAD Girls of NC Inc. is dedicated to providing the tools and resources that low-income/at-risk preteen girls must have to become productive citizens and active leaders in their communities. Joy Nelson Thomas talks about her passion for helping our youth, her vision, and the importance of community involvement.

“We need to be sure there’s room at the table for everyone, and time for everyone to speak. It’s not just about being at the table, it’s being able to be served at the table.” Former Winston-Salem Mayor Martha Wood sits with Sheriff Kimbrough to discuss the challenges of being the first female mayor of Winston-Salem, the challenges and resistance that inherently accompany progress, and her continued passion for serving our community.

“Our families are our nexus and where our community begins.” Kristin Kelly Broyles, NC Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, sits down at the table with Major Gray. Kristin Kelly Broyles has litigated hundreds of matters from family law to criminal defense. She serves as the Forsyth County Bar Association President-Elect and North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section Co-Chair of the Pro-Bono Committee. She is currently seeking an appointment for Forsyth County District Court Judge. Kristin Kelly Broyles is a big advocate for volunteering in the community and spends most of her free time serving with local nonprofits throughout the County.

At the age of 6, Austin Hicks was diagnosed with autism. Doctors said he would never be able to ties his own shoes, much less hold a conversation. Now 24 years old and an accomplished artist, Austin and his father Tommy join Sheriff Kimbrough at the table to discuss life with autism, Austin’s love for animated movies, and his new website http://austinsart.org