Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

On the next Real Talk:

Guests include Randy Hutchinson of the Better Business Bureau will give us the latest on COVID scams aimed at seniors and how to recognize them. Josh Spickler, Executive director of Just City will tell about the $200k grant award his organization received from the NFL’s Inspire Change Social Justice Initiative. Finally, Darrell Cobbins, President of Universal Commercial Real Estate and civic leader will tell us about the Liberty Park Memphis project and what it will mean to the city. That and more Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM Crosstown radio. Also on the Tunein app coast to coast. It’s worth an hour of your time! Now go and tell somebody.

My guests include Karen Vogelsang, Executive director, of ARISE2Read and Red Door Urban Missions. She will tell us about how they are providing valuable one on one and face to face learning opportunities for our children in a classroom setting through their program. Also, award winning columnist, commentator and author Otis Sanford stops by to give his take on the year just ended, the continuing Covid pandemic and where we go next as we enter 2021. All that and more when you join me Monday for Real Talk, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM your Crosstown radio station. Also on the Tunein app from coast to coast. Now go out and tell somebody!

My guests include Sally Heinz, Executive Director of MIFA who will tell us about delivering meals on Christmas day to our seniors and most vulnerable population as well as other community programs. Bob Fockler, President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis joins me to discuss the role his organization has in helping meet the financial needs of so many organizations and charities in our city. Plus, the very large donation they just received from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation. Finally, Pastor and author Devin Westbrook of Redemption Church drops by to talk about the powerful message he wants pass along to you from his inspirational new book, ‘Hold Your Applause’.

My guests include Paul Young, Director, Memphis Housing and Community Development. He will discuss what the city is doing to help our citizens who may be facing eviction soon, housing shortages and share information on various programs to help. James Kirkwood, newly elected Chairman of CLERB will share his thoughts on police reform, accountability and how we can all better work to curb the escalating violence in our streets. Also joining the conversation is community activist Pastor Ricky Floyd of Frayser who shares his views on how we can save our youth.