Watch this weeks episode, where host Sean Shaw is joined by COO of Creative Pinellas, Ed King, and Head of Urban League of Hillsborough County, Stanley Gray! Ed and Sean discuss the arts community, and it’s economic impact in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay. And Stanley talks about the focus areas of Urban League and how companies can get involved in giving back to the community.

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Join our host Sean Shaw for another episode of Vanguards of Democracy! This week he is accompanied by two guests committed to education in TampaBay: Celeste Roberts, who co-founded The Skills Center, a youth development institution with an athletic commitment, and Ernest Hooper, a long-time journalist with the Tampa Bay Times and now Vice-President of Communications for United Way Suncoast.

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On this episode of Vanguards of Democracy, we are joined by two leaders in our community First, host Sean Shaw sits down with Ms. Gwendolyn Reese with the AfAM Heritage Association, to learn about black history in St. Pete - specifically the AfAM Heritage Trails. Later on in the show, Sean is joined by Tonya Lewis to discuss opportunities to get involved and create change within our community.

Ms. Reese is an activist and change agent in this community for more than 40 years, is President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg, FL, Inc., President and CEO of Peaten Reese Peaten Consulting, Inc., Co-Chair of the Pinellas Community Remembrance Project, and serves on the St. Petersburg Community Preservation & Planning Commission.

Ms. Tonya Lewis is the Founder of Children with a Vision a non profit organization providing leadership in the pursuit of excellence and creating effective learning opportunities for all. Ms. Lewis Founder of the annual Back to School Bash and Grandmother's Gala. 

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On this special Gasparilla episode of Vanguards of Democracy, we are joined by two Tampa area legends. First, host Sean Shaw sits down with former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ryan Nece. Since retiring from football Mr. Nece has continued to impact our community through philanthropy including his foundation the Ryan Nece Foundation. The MISSION of the Ryan Nece Foundation is to emPOWER teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities. Later on in the show, Sean is joined by Councilman Joe Citro. The councilman talks to Sean about the agenda for the City of Tampa and what to expect in 2022 and beyond. 

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This week on Vanguards of Democracy, host Sean Shaw is back in our recording studio with some special guests ahead of this weekend's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Tampa. First, Sean sits down with Robert Scott Jr. and Howard Harris where they talk about celebrating the strides of Civil Rights Activists. Later, Sean is joined by Reverend Watson Haynes II to discuss urban activism in St. Petersburg.

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Representative Ben Diamond joins Host Sean Shaw to discuss Florida politics in 2022 and beyond. 

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This week on Vanguards of Democracy Host Sean Shaw is joined by Natasha Nascimento to discuss her work to prevent human trafficking and helping victims. Later in the show, we take a look back on some of our favorite memories from this year and hear from our guests about their New Year's Resolutions and their favorite parts of the holiday season.

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This week on Vanguards of Democracy host Sean Shaw sits down with Sherri Brown, the Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development at Visit Tampa Bay. The two talk about the evolution of Tampa Bay, things to do and coming attractions. Later on, Sean is joined by the new Chair of the Hillsborough County Commission, Kimberly Overman. Sean talks to Commissioner Overman about the process of redistricting, affordable housing and what is next for transportation in Hillsborough County.

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This week on Vanguards of Democracy host Sean Shaw sits down with his former political director Maya Brown. Ms. Brown now has her own consulting firm and the two discuss what it takes to get elected, specifically as a progressive in Florida. Later on, Sean is joined by the legal powerhouse group including Liz Zwibel, Jose Rojas & Stephen Reck. These three attorneys are taking on the infant formula giants who have poisoned countless premature infants.

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This week on Vanguards of Democracy, host Sean Shaw sits down with Dr. Sheron Brown to discuss her role with the Tampa Bay Healthcare Collaborative and her efforts to accomplish health equity in our area. Later on, Sean gets the chance to talk to one of his greatest mentors Senator Arthenia Joyner. As a pioneer in the legal field, and an icon for Black Lawyers, Senator Joyner talks about the steps she took as she pioneered unchartered territory throughout her career.

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