Frank Minor & Tim Alexander

Project 1863 - An Unfinished Work

News EN ↓ 4 episodes

Project 1863 is a podcast co-hosted by Mayor Frank Minor and Civil Rights Attorney Tim Alexander that explores the unfinished promise of freedom in America. Through candid conversations with public officials, organizers, and movement leaders, the show examines race, power, democracy, and the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights in New Jersey and beyond. Moderated by Ronsha A. Dickerson, it connects history to the present and challenges listeners to think deeply about justice, citizenship, and the work still left to do.

Author

Frank Minor & Tim Alexander

Episodes

A Coversation with Shavonda E. Sumter 29.04.2026 42:23

"I want you to be my voice." Frank Minor, Tim Alexander, and Ronsha Dickerson joins Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter for a conversation on how and why we must stay engaged in the fight for civil rights.

A Conversation with John E Harmon 21.04.2026 44:27

The New Jersey Disparity Study showed that Black owned businesses received far fewer state contracts than other businesses, almost $10 billion less in some sectors. Frank Minor, Tim Alexander, and Ronsha Dickerson sit down with John Harmon to break down what “performance” looks like in South Jersey when it comes to supporting the Black community.

A Conversation with Charles Boyer 13.04.2026 47:11

"Civic engagement is a full‑time job!" Frank Minor, Tim Alexander, and Ronsha Dickerson sit down with Rev. Dr. Charles Boyer to discuss what it will take and what we already know works to revitalize civic engagement in South Jersey. Rev. Dr. Boyer is a third-generation A.M.E. preacher and the pastor of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Trenton, New Jersey. He founded Salvation and Social...

A Conversation with Bonnie Watson Coleman 05.04.2026 42:49

What’s it going to take to overcome the disruptions placed before us by the current administration? Frank Minor, Tim Alexander, and Ronsha Dickerson explore Project 1863 with Bonnie Watson Coleman. Recorded prior to the 2025 NJ gubernatorial race.