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In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.,” the host spoke to Mehr Mansuri, Nancy Ewing and Sue St. Clair. Mansuri, St. Clair and Ewing spoke about The Kids with a Cause: Children’s Theatre Company's full musical showcase featuring musical highlights of The Lorax (about trees and habitat) and Rescue Me: A Musical History of Women, will be presented by children and youth of Jackson at the NED Cultural Arts Center, Saturday, March 30th at 7 p.m., free charge; and a community service project at the ComeUnity Cafe Garden next door to the NED. Thr showcase is in celebration of Earth Day and Women’s History Month. “Our goal is to showcase the children and youth of Jackson as the voices of positive change and agents of healing in their communities,” said Eric Dozier, Music Director/ Director of Equity & Outreach of Children’s Theatre Company. In honor of Earth Day, the evening will feature highlights from Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax  adapted by Lory Lazarus and Frank Sanchez and directed by award-winning Jackson choreographer, Veronica Sesson. Also being celebrated is Women’s History Month with highlights of the hit show, Rescue Me: A Musical History of Women by Dorothy Marcic. Rescue Me is a review of the lyrics and music of the Top 40 songs by women from the blues to disco.  Nadia Beard, the NED resident director and choreographer, will be directing. “While bringing generations together, children, parents and their grandparents will relish the music, tap their feet and dance in their seats,” said Nadia Beard. “My heart has been touched by the mission and performances of this unique theater company featuring kids reciting some of the wisest words ever uttered that is all the more stirring when proclaimed by young voices. I urge everyone to come and take part and fill the house and your heart at the NED!” said Matt Marshall, President of United Way of West Tennessee. We are so grateful to Mayor Conger and our national partners, including the National Endowment for the Arts, the Wayfarer Foundation, and the Baha’i Office of Education & Schools, and our amazing local partners, including, AKA Sorority, Keep Jackson Beautiful; the NAACP; United Way of West TN and the Society of African American Cultural Awareness – SAACA, Historic First Baptist Church,” said Mehr Mansuri, Executive Artistic Director.

In this episode of " Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.". the host interviews The Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter (TLOD) President Lady Pamela Springfield and Lady Kimberly Jones. They were on the show to talk about the 13th Annual Lady Annie Ruth Rogers "Go Red for Your Heart & Soul" Luncheon at 12 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024. The event will be held at New St. Luke Activity Center, 54 Lawerence Switch Road, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301. Jones serves as the chair of the event. Tickets are $35. To purchase a ticket, contact a member of TLOD or call Lafy Springfield at (731) 298-6118. Come celebrate the recognition of men, women, and children heart survivors from the community, a heart-healthy meal, vendors, door prizes, entertainment, education, and more. There will be live music, food, and a silent auction. This event is a community service for the Black community which contains high rates of hypertension and heart disease. During the program, a professional from the medical community delivers a motivational message, and those living with heart conditions are honored. The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. It’s no longer just about wearing red; it’s no longer just about sharing heart health facts. It’s about all women making a commitment to stand together with Go Red and taking charge of their own heart health as well as the health of those they can’t bear to live without. Making a commitment to your health isn’t something you have to do alone either, so grab a friend or a family member and Go Red today. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms and accounts for over one-third of maternal deaths. Black women have some of the highest maternal mortality rates. Top Ladies of Distinction is a national organization with a chapter here in Jackson, TN. The organization also sponsors a youth group called Top Teens of America.

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." the host interviews Gary Bradley and Ja'Vieon Bradley. The host talks with Gary and Ja'Vieon about how they got into comics, about their comic book characters, world and storylines and why their characters needed to look like them. Find out more about Gary and Ja'Vieon below: Gary André Bradley Gary André Bradley is a self-published writer and artist living in Jackson, Tennessee, and a huge fan of comic books and superheroes. Power G is the superhero he created years ago when he was a child, the character being a fictionalized version of himself that stems from his love of the genre. Gary would go on to create various comics with Power G as the main character for years. He attended The University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing in 2008. While attending, he briefly had his humor strip, Cool Catt, published in the school's newspaper, The Daily Helmsman. Pursuing his career in writing and comics, Gary later decided to present Power G to the public. The first issue of a new ongoing series, which includes a new origin for Power G, was released in 2022 and is available in physical and digital formats on Amazon, Google Play Books, and Indyplanet.com. Ja'Vieon Z. Bradley Ja'Vieon Z. Bradley is a 17-year-old junior from Jackson, Tennessee who attends JCM-Early College High. Finding a love for comics, manga, and anime at an early age, the young creator came up with the first draft of his manga-inspired comic Oneiro all the way back in the 7th grade, after being inspired by various science-fiction stories and learning about the concept of lucid dreaming. Ja'Vieon put his own spin on these concepts, and along with his original ideas, he self-published the current version of Oneiro in 2023, with Chapter One of the ongoing series available in physical and digital formats on Amazon and Indyplanet.com. Gary's Social Media Links omni-worldcomics.com facebook.com/omniworldcomics TikTok:@GaryB912 youtube.com/@omni-worldcomics instagram.com/garyabradley912 omniwear.threadless.com  Ja'Vieon's Social Media Links omni-worldcomics.com twitter.com/oneiro23 twitter.com/jaytoonz320 youtube.com/@jaytoonz5736 TikTok:@jaytoonz320 omniwear.threadless.com

In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.”, the host interviews Solomon “Shazam” Conner, lead singer and founding member of multi-platinum, R & B Hall of Fame super group H-Town! The band recorded the hit song “Knockin’ Da Boots”, its biggest hit which was #1 on the R & B charts and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Conner speaks about the group’s meteoric rise in the 1990s, what it was like to go from high school and suddenly be superstars along with his twin brother, the late Kevon “Dino” Conner, and their friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson, traveling the world, performing and recording hit songs. Conner also spoke about musical influences, why he wanted to be in music, what it was like to perform with legendary singers and have hit songs on soundtracks for Jason’s Lyric, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Above the Rim. Conner also elaborates on his solo career, his current hit songs “Pac Man” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=g10Or_jmBvo) and “Strokey Doke” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-HIqTkz2UQ), when we can expect his solo album and why H-Town is still going strong all over the world. Aired: 10/29/2023

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews 19-year-old Australian singer, songwriter, performer Luke Harrison. Harrison spoke about his newest single "Make Me Better", how he got into the music and entertainment industry, and how his gifts and talents have taken him to other countries. Harrison is currently working on three new singles showcasing his extraordinary skills and abilities. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, drums and percussion. He also acts and had performed in many productions in Australia and the USA. Harrison also offers encouragement and advice to those who want to get into the music or entertainment industry and why it's important to overcome rejection. Find out more about Luke at www.lukeharrisonperformer.com/ or @lukeharrisonofficial on Instagram,  at https://www.youtube.com/c/lukeharrison on YouTube.com and you can find his music on Spotify and Apple Music.

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Dr. Mechelle Moragne, president of The Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter of the Links Incorporated and Dr. LaToshia Chism, event chair of The Holiday Emerald Jazz Brunch. Dr. Moragne a

In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.”, the host interviews event coordinator Jennifer Holmes and The Salvation Army community engagement specialist Emily Ricket.   Holmes and Ricket spoke about the Ring the Bells 5K & 1 Mile

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Dr. Martha Robinson, Area Relief Ministries Board chairwoman. Robinson spoke about the ARM, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and city leaders, hosting a roun

In this episode of Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr., the host interviewed Mulata Moba of Motema Ministries. Moba spoke about the 13th Annual Taste of the Congo fundraiser, which will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023. The even

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Brianna Kline, Brooks Shaw and Son's Old Country Store marketing and events leader.   Kline spoke about her journey to Jackson and applying for a job as a cashier but getti