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The Chavis Chronicles
The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors
Season 4
Episode 406
There are more mayors of color leading our largest American cities than ever before. Four of the largest cities in the U.S. are run by Black mayors, but big city mayors are facing monumental issues ranging from upticks in crime, to a sagging economy, high inflation, to housing affordability and homelessness. Dr. Chavis talks to Phyllis Dickerson, CEO about their distinctive challenges.
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Recording Academy Co-President Valeisha Butterfield Jones.
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Kem Hecht, President of National STEM honor society, encourages STEM education and career.
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Artist Larry “Poncho” Brown uses his art to instill pride in the Black community.
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UBS Global wealth executive, Melinda Hightower, discusses the racial equality in finance.
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Lester Munson, a leader on global issues addresses the need for cybersecurity in the U.S.
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Michael Regan, 16th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Rev. Jamar A. Boyd II, Sr Mgr Organizational Impact, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference
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Bibi Hidalgo, Small Business Administration and Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce
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Mustafa Santiago Ali, National Wildlife Federation, on environmental justice and climate.