KMOJCast

Important details are shared concerning the 2020 Census

Ebony Robinson shares details of a three-day event, Build To Heal, August 17-20, 2020 to kick off an industry roundtable discussion with the construction industry. The goal is addressing the lack of diversity in construction and examining how the pipeline can be filled with new talent.

The show features  Governor Tim Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagin, the Department of Education leadership, and the AACRT leadership led by Louis King.

The Superintendent talks about starting the Fall school term with Distance Learning and the details involved with keeping children safe.

Louis King shares details about innovations in education that could involve 350 students this Fall.

In Superintendent's Corner, Amber Spaniol from the district's Health Services Department stopped by to talk about health safety and back to school.

Deborah Joy Winans talks about her new single, "I won't Stop Breathing" a tribute to black lives lost including that of George Floyd and many others. She also talks about the series finale of GREENLEAF in which she stars are Charity Greenleaf-Scatterlee. 

Lamont Dozier of Holland Dozier Holland fame chats with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings. He and his son did some  wonderful work with a local theatre,

As a part of the African American Community Response Team's Get on The Bus campaign, Eric Mahmoud a founder with Harvest Prep Academy has been using commercial buses to educate elementary-aged students. He shares the next phase of the program with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings in the Morning. 

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about Back-To-School Plans that involve a  phased-in approach leading to students in the classroom.

ISD 622 Superintendent, Christine Tucci Osorio talks about plans for returning to school this Fall. She says it's not without its challenges.

Dr. Rachel Hardeman joins Freddie and Chantel for a conversation about health care inequities. She talks about having been honored with a prestigious Bue Cross Blue Self Award for health. 

KMOJ continues doing its part to foster safe communities and also to help it heal following the aftermath of the George Floyd murder. Listen to a short montage of KMOJ's work-product taken from live interviews and public service announcements.