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Darlene McGhee-Whittington

Season 6 Episode 605
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Season 6 Episode 606
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Season 6 Episode 607
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Paxton K. Baker

Season 6 Episode 608
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Season 6 Episode 609
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Season 6 Episode 610
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Season 6 Episode 611
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Season 6 Episode 612
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Season 6 Episode 613
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Season 6 Episode 615
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The Chavis Chronicles

April De Simone

Season 6 Episode 604

The Chavis Chronicles welcomes April De Simone, Co-Founder and Partner of Designing the WE. In a dynamic conversation with Dr. Chavis, she shares how her work blends design, policy, and community engagement to confront systemic inequities in urban planning. DeSimone discusses building more inclusive, equitable cities and her vision for design as a catalyst for social justice.

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Darrin Henson, Award-winning Choreographer, Author & Actor.
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Alisa Payne, Award-winning filmmaker, and producer.
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Dr. Patricia Bailey
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Dr. Patricia Bailey, author, speaker, and global activist.
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Environmental attorney and toxicologist, Dr. Adrienne Hollis addresses the climate crisis.
Larry “Poncho” Brown
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Artist Larry “Poncho” Brown uses his art to instill pride in the Black community.
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Lester Munson, a leader on global issues addresses the need for cybersecurity in the U.S.
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