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Moving Us Forward

Moving Us Forward

Written by: Dr. Raegan Johnson / JOCON
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 Dr. Raegan Johnson, Ph.D. in Public Policy Studies, presents a podcast emphasizing the real work being done to tackle challenging community issues. Based in St. Louis, Moving Us Forward analyzes initiatives and change-makers boldly creating solutions to progress a community long ridden with socioeconomic disparities, racial segregation and fragmentation. Find more great podcasts from JOCON Media at joconmedia.com. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • EP 7 - The Ville

    EP 7 - The Ville
    Oct 21 2019
    On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Raegan Johnson sits down with Michael Burns, executive director of Northside Community Housing, Inc., and Aaron Williams, chairman of Young Friends of the Ville, and a 4thVille team member. The men talk about the great things unfolding in North St. Louis City, and efforts to bring back the rich culture of the historic African American neighborhood, The Ville. The is the final podcast of this season of Moving Us Forward. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with and learn more about Northside Community Housing & 4theVille at: Websites northsidecommunityhousing.org 4theville.org Email michael@nchistl.org Social FB@NorthsideCommunityHousingInc FB@4theVille Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/Twitter/IG@joconmedia
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    41 mins
  • EP 6 - The Opportunity Trust Part II with Eric Scroggins

    EP 6 - The Opportunity Trust Part II with Eric Scroggins
    Aug 26 2019
    Dr. Raegan Johnson continues her conversation with Eric Scroggins, the creator of The Opportunity Trust. Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/Twitter/IG@joconmedia
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    44 mins
  • EP 5 - The Opportunity Trust Part I with Kim Townsend

    EP 5 - The Opportunity Trust Part I with Kim Townsend
    Jul 22 2019
    On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Johnson sits down with educator Kim Townsend of The Opportunity Trust. Townsend discusses her proposal for a new school as well as her work to ensure all children’s access to quality education. Learn more about The Opportunity Trust at theopportunitytrust.org Learn more about The Leadership School and connect with Kim Townsend at: leadership-school.org & FB/IG@theleadershipschoolstl Email: info@leadershipschool.org Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/Twitter/IG@joconmedia
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    30 mins
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