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Author: The African American Leadership Forum

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AALF believes that telling our stories is crucial to the success of the African American community. Through our podcast and community engagement work we’re raising the profiles of champions in our community, celebrating our successes, and addressing the challenges we face. By listening to our weekly program, becoming a network contributor and participating in our convenings, you’re helping to re-shape the narrative around Black lives and the Black experience. The podcast also airs on KMOJ Sundays from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
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Host Marcus Owens sits down with Kevin Lindsey, former Commissioner of Human Rights under Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, to examine the process of how policies are developed in the legislature and help listeners understand how they can be most effective in changing policy.
Marcus Owens and Kevin Lindsey continue their conversation on how members of the public can most effectively make change using the legislative process.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley hosts a roundtable conversation with Dr. Reba Peoples, community activist Chauntyll Allen, and Jaton White, an engagement consultant at Northside Achievement Zone. They sit down for an honest conversation about the types of trauma that commonly affect the African American community.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined in-studio by Dr. Sonia Wright, a medical doctor, sexual counselor, and life coach who helps women in mid-life end the pain and isolation associated with sexual dysfunction. 
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Minnesota City Council Members Jeremiah Ellison and Andrea Jenkins to discuss the many issues facing citizens of Minneapolis and their roles as council members in addressing them. 
As the city of Saint Paul works to create fundamental change at the structure of government, Mayor Melvin Carter has brought on several new leaders to help spur innovation and resilience. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley talks with Toni Newborn, Chief Equity Officer with the city of Saint Paul and Faith Jackson, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Linda Golder Blount, Seena Hodges and Dr. Ifetayo Ojelade to discuss issues regarding the state of black women's health, the specific challenges they face, and what can be done to improve health across the African American community.
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter talks with Dr. Sylvia Bartley about his journey from inauguration to today and the issues he and his team are tackling in the City of Saint Paul. 
Marcus Owens hosts this episode, as he welcomes Aarica Coleman and Dr. Brittney Lewis to discuss their work in Health and Economic Development in Minneapolis. They discuss specifically how housing is impacting these metrics in the African American community.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes lawyer, professor, activist, writer and entrepreneur, Nekima Levy-Armstrong. Many know Nekima for always being on the frontlines fighting for social justice and policy change, particularly when it comes to the African American community.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Former Minnesota DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy as they discuss what shaped her into the leader she is today! You’ll be inspired by her passion for shared economic prosperity and her thoughts on what it means to be a woman of color in a place of power.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits across the table from Al McFarlane as they discuss his storied career.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Anika Bowie and Chauntyll Allen to discuss their experiences running for office in the Twin Cities and their takeaways from that process.  
African American singer, producer, and artist Stokley Williams sat down with Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss his life, his personal journey, and time spent with Mint Condition. 
Join Black Leadership Re-Defined podcast host Dr. Sylvia Bartley for a one-on-one personal conversation with Dr. Verna Price. AALF's podcast is a resource for African Americans in Minnesota and beyond. 
Dr. Sylvia Bartley and guest talk about how to build community leadership with the African American community. AALF's official podcast is reshaping the narrative around the African American experience 
Dr. Sylvia Bartley reflects on the message and movement of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Elizer Darris, Nkechi Taifa, and Nekima Levy Armstrong.
For decades Minnesota has had one of the largest academic achievement gaps between white and Black students. Millions of dollars and numerous initiatives have been created to address this issue, with a multitude of stakeholders. However, the gap persists. On Jan. 13, 2020, the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank sponsored “Children First: A Community Conversation on Educating All Children.” The conversation was focused on a proposal to change the state constitution to make it include providing a high-quality public education “a paramount duty” of the state; the proposed amendment would go further in compelling lawmakers to address achievement gaps than does the current constitutional language. Retired state Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari proposed this amendment to the state constitution’s education clause with the goal of closing some of the largest achievement gaps in the nation. Dr.  Sylvia Bartley talks with Justice Alan Page and Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari about the state of education in Minnesota and their proposal to drive change.
The African American Leadership Forum (AALF) is a cross-sector network of African Americans working together to find solutions to the Black community’s most challenging issues. The Forum’s goal to achieve a just and healthy society that works equally well for everyone is best achieved if we claim responsibility for our own lives and lift the broader community by creating a vibrant Black community. The Forum created a Collective Impact Task Force of 12 thought leaders from the community to help guide their strategic vision. Dr. Sylvia Bartley talks with three of the Task Force members (Niila Hebert, Ashley Oolman and Quincy Ballard) to learn about their role and the unique process used to develop problem statements for each focus area.
Dr. Reba Peoples (board certified psychiatrist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Imara Health & Wellness) talks with Dr. Sylvia Bartley about what you should know about COVID-19, the importance of social distancing, and tips for coping with the pandemic.   
The rate of hospitalization and deaths are disproportionality high among African Americans. Here’s what you need to know about reducing your risk of becoming sick with the virus.
Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison talks to podcast host Dr. Sylvia Bartley about the loss of his mother to COVID-19 and the spotlight the virus is shining on the socioeconomic and racial disparities in America. Ellison also discusses the work his office is doing during this tumultuous time to serve Minnesotans. 
CRNA certified registered nurse (anesthetist and life coach) Brig Johnson and (physical therapist, certified life coach and business mentor) TaVona Denise talk with host Dr. Sylvia Bartley about how they're adjusting to their new lifestyle during shelter in place orders, including what they and others can do as small business owners to thrive during the pandemic.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley speaks with Dr. Sonia Wright (Medical Doctor, Sexual Counselor & Certified Life Coach), Dr. Chavonne Perotte (Certified Marriage Coach), and Jennifer Dent Brown (Certified Weight Loss Coach) about the importance and benefits of maintaining healthy relationships and a healthy body during the shelter in place order. 
Dr. Sylvia Bartley opens with an update on the Covid-19 crisis and how the African American community is especially hard hit with the disease. In this episode, she welcomes U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) to discuss what is being done and what can still be done at the national level to improve results for Americans. Dr. Bartley also welcomes Toni Newborn, Chief Equity Officer at the City of Saint Paul, to discuss the status of Covid-19 throughout the community, what trends they are seeing, and what the city is doing to tackle the pandemic at a local level.
Dr Reba Peoples; Board-certified psychiatrist, Board-certified Functional Medicine Practioner & Founder of Imara Health and Wellness, Monaye Marcia;  Trauma Coach and owner of Business Ventures, LLC talk with Host Dr Sylvia Bartley about emotional health, what to do if you’re feeling stressed, depressed or anxious.  How to grieve if you’re lost someone close to you and how to stay healthy in the midst of COVID-19.
**This episode was recorded on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2020. Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Nekima Levy-Armstrong to discuss her experiences protesting in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department. They discuss what needs to be done to uproot the systemic racism that African Americans face every single day.  Dr. Bartley also speaks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith about what should be done at the Federal level to provide justice to the African American community and prevent further police violence.    
**This episode was recored on Saturday, May 30th 2020** Dr. Sylvia Bartley and her panel discuss strategies on how to advance community-centered treatment and health for people who have experienced race-related trauma in the Twin Cities. The panel of Sam Simmons, Ingrid Cockhren, and Dr. Reba Peoples also discuss a report commissioned by the African American Leadership Forum entitled, "A future of excellent emotional health and wellbeing: Community-centered approaches to advance African American consciousness and healing related to racialized trauma."
With 40 African-American women running for political office in Minnesota, a movement for change is here. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Laverne McCartney Knighton, Marquita Stephens, and Alberder Gillespie to discuss why they are running for office, and what changes they would like to see.  
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Deborah Watts, the cousin of Emmett Till and co-founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation to discuss the parallels between the murder of 14-year old Emmett Till in 1955 and George Floyd in 2020. Among many topics, they discuss what has changed in 65 years and what has not. Learn more at https://emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Andrea Jenkins, City Council member from Ward 8 and Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council. Among many topics, they discuss the impact of George Floyd's death, the protests, and the options being considered by the Minneapolis City Council to address issues surrounding policing in the city.  
Dr. Sylvia Bartley talks with Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison about reimagining public safety in the city and what that could look like. They discuss the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the proposal that was later rejected by the Minneapolis Charter Commission, and address the concerns from the public around the idea of "defunding the police."  
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Elizer Darris, a Josie R. Johnson fellow, organizer at the Minnesota ACLU, and consultant. They discuss his journey from a juvenile inmate to a community leader in the Twin Cities and the many lessons he learned along the way.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Alberder Gillespie, who ran in the Democratic Primary for Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District. They discuss the challenges of running for office against an incumbent, what it takes to run a campaign, and the myriad of issues that need to be addressed by elected officials.
The shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin has marked another low in the treatment of Black citizens in America. While continuing the push for justice, how do we heal when the wounds are being re-opened daily?  Dr. Sylvia Bartley talks with local artist Numa Pierre and educator, author, poet, and spiritual director, Dr. Claudia May. They go through the art, spirituality, and self-care that are helping them through these systemic injustices.
Finances are one of the top reasons for stress during the COVID crisis of 2020. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley talks with Lauren Boulware of Graystone Consulting at Morgan Stanley and Justin Castleberry, branch manager at Morgan Stanley.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Kenya McKnight, founder and CEO of Black Women’s Wealth Alliance. They discuss the hardships many are facing in the wake of the pandemic. Kenya also provides insight on opportunities for entrepreneurs - specifically Black women - amid an uncertain economy.   
Join Dr. Sylvia Bartley for a candid discussion with Senator Jeff Hayden about his Minnesota roots, passion for civil service, achievements as State Senator, and what's next for him as he transitions from his seat in January 2021.
Alysha Price, CEO of The Price Dynamic and Author of It's Not Complicated joins Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss all things co-parenting. Communication can feel challenging during the time of COVID, so join us as we discuss communication strategies and relationship building. 
This week, we discuss representation in media with two time Emmy nominated news anchor Georgia Fort. This Rondo, St Paul native is here to talk about her time on - air, and her current work producing independent media. 
On this episode we are joined by Nicole Austin-Hillery, the Executive Director of the US Program at Human Rights Watch. Tune in for a rousing conversation on the importance of voting as a way of exercising your rights.
At the time of this show's recording, votes are still being tallied to determine who the next President of the United States will be. However, just because the election is over doesn't mean the fight for equality is. Join us for a conversation with three community leaders, Angela Rose Myers, Anika Bowie, and Leslie Redmond, to discuss how we can continue to strengthen our communities.
Today we're talking all things real estate with Aarica Coleman, Bloomington's Housing and Redevelopment Authority Administrator and Henry Rucker of People for Pride in Living. Dive into a conversation that covers everything from the historic roots of housing disparities to tips on building generational wealth through real estate. 
From politicians to parents, everyone has an opinion about education, especially during COVID. This week four MN superintendents  SI Lisa Sayles-Adams of Eastern Carver County Schools, SI Dr. Theresa Battles of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, SI Dr. Kim Hiel of Fridley Schools, and SI Dr. Stephanie Burrage of Robbinsdale Area Schools discusses the challenges of education in MN, especially during COVID-19.
Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Jaton White, the Director of Community Wellness at Northside Achievement and Dr. Brandon Jones, a psychotherapist and professor. They discuss the toll that mental illness takes, specifically in the Black community, and how to effectively address the stigmas that come with it. 
Following our series on mental health and wellness, we discuss community trauma with Joy Stephens who is the Director of the Division of Race and Equity for the City of Minneapolis. Join us for a conversation about community resilience, and what we can do to heal together.
On the day of this recording, President Elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are joined by four health care professionals to examine what that means for our community, and to clarify information surrounding the vaccine.
The incomparable Ncheki Taifai joins us this week as we look back on 2020, and look forward to the new year. From racial injustice, to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year has been exhausting. But as we move forward to 2021, there is always hope for a brighter future. 
In the wake of the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol, we as a country have to decide how to move forward. Dr. Sylvia Bartley invites you to join this round table discussion about the power of words and what our community can do to recover.
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