As more DEI Commissioners are removed by the County Executive, we need to ask, "What is this REALLY about?" I don't know the answer to that but it surely has nothing to do with what's good for the community at large. Listen closely.

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In Erie PA, (once deemed the worst place in America for African-Americans) things are heating up in political sector. You've got to hear it for yourself to believe it!

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Based on an article in the Erie Times published on October 20, 2022 by A.J. Rao, this commentary gives context to the allegation that Matt Harris, Gerald Blanks and Dr. Adrienne handled their board conflict appropriately. What does it mean to have a board conflict? How is that traditionally handled in the boardroom? The host relies on his own experience to answer these questions.

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Join NEXT with Marcus Atkinson and his guest business owner Ben Primis, as they discuss how he launched a small successful manufacturing company during the pandemic.

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Join NEXT with Marcus Atkinson and his guests Community Educator Kristy Gnibus, Molly Brechtel of Erie County United and Community Advocate Heather Garczynski as they discuss the elimination of Roe v Wade in this two part series.

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NEXT with Marcus Atkinson talks one-on-one with Dr. Theron Williams, Founder & President, The Bible Is Black History Institute. Marcus and Dr. Williams talk in-depth about black history and how it relates to Dr. Williams written works in his book "The Bible Is Black History".

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Join NEXT With Marcus Atkinson and his guest's Deidre G, and Anthony Quinn as they discuss the January 6th, 2021 Insurrection: A deep analysis of the fallout, convictions and political ramifications. Also on this episode, Marcus interviews Gary Lee, the former Director of Administration for Erie County, Erie PA.

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Join NEXT with Marcus Atkinson and his guests; Marc Blount, Deidre G, Chantel Rodriquez, and Lynn Johnson as they discuss the circumstances and trials that shaped 2021.

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Join me and my guests; Chuck Cammarata – Host of “Why” with Chuck Cammarata, David Edmunds – Belle Valley & Elmwood Presbyterian, and Britney Knight - First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant as we discuss the social and political influence of the Evangelical movement.

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Join NEXT with Marcus Atkinson and his guests, mental health clinicians; Maurice Clarke, Chelsea Curlett, Thierno Barry, and Dr. Adrienne Dixon as they discuss mental health in the African American community.

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