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June 21, 2024

Creative Solutions for Positive Change: How Arts Programs Shape the Future of Youth

In this episode we sit down with David N. Mitchell, President and CEO of The Unity Production Group, LLC. and Dir. of Drama Ministry for the AME Church. Mitchell is Chicago native and a graduate of Grambling State University. He holds a B.A. in Theatre and Business and is an award winning playwright, actor and director. Mitchell combined his love for theatre and ministry to found "The Tipping Point Project in Asheville, NC to meet the needs of their youth population. The program uses theatre ...
April 12, 2024

A Warrior's Journey: From Homelessness to Presidential Recognition

In this episode, we talk with Curtis Butler, III, as he shares his journey of becoming an unhoused veteran into acts of compassion and service to receiving the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, his story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Curtis shares his early struggles with homelessness and the challenges he faced as a veteran reintegrating into civilian life. Despite these obstacles, he embarked on a journey of resilience and determination that would eventually lead him...
March 1, 2024

From Heart to Page: The Journeys of Black Children's Book Authors

Black Children’s Book Week (2/25/24 - 3/2/24) celebrates Black children and Black-authored books for them. We sat down with four authors. Soleil Cross, known as Dr. Soleil is an eight-year-old author with a passion for STEM, and telling stories.“Pluto- Special, Just the Same Dwarf Planet” is her first book. Find it at https://www.solrizingstemadv.com/ or amazon Susan H. Hines, author of “Buckley is a Busy Boy” and “Buckley’s Family Fishing Trip”. Follow the adventures of this loveable pooc...
Oct. 31, 2023

Karen and Cat talk with a unique educational provider

Kaswaina Powell is an author, a poet and the owner of Pen To Paper Your Magic.Inc. Kaswaina opened Pen To Paper Your Magic in 2018 in Brooklyn New York. Pen To Paper Your Magic is art collective designed to provide a safe space for children to discover their creativity and unpack their positive self confidence in child development to literacy and creative expression! Kaswaina opened a Snellville location in 2021 and now provides homeschooling programs, after school programming, drop in canvas...