Hub City Now: Interview with Tierra Thaxton with Treasure’s Love Bears

Hub City Now: Interview with William “Bill” Rawls, Jr., First Black Mayor of Brownsville, Tennessee

August 14, 2016 Uncategorized

In Episode 8 of "Hub City Now", Tyrone speaks with Mayor Rawls about making history as the first African American mayor of Brownsville, Tenn., what his vision for the city and its people is, how the city recently honored a local civil rights advocate and much more.

"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." is a talk show show that features people who are making a difference in the community, organizations that are helping to uplift others and important, everyday topics.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." or have a topic or topics you would like to see discussed on the show, please send an email to hubcitynowttr@outlook.com or leave a message on the Facebook page of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." at www.facebook.com/hubcitynow1.

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Hub City Now: The First Black Firefighters of Jackson (Tenn.)

February 24, 2020 Uncategorized

This week, host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. speaks with the first black firefighters of Jackson, Tenn.: Mack White, Jr., James Dugger and Garry Thompson.

These three courageous, intelligent and community-minded men stepped up when called and faced racism and overcame obstacles and adversities in order to not only open the door for future generations, but to take those doors off the hinges and allow future generations to achieve their God-given dreams.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Mehr Mansuri, Eric Dozier and Dr. Michelle Chamblin

August 29, 2021 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now", host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews the creators and collaborators of Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey: writer and composer Mehr Mansuri, co-composer & music historian Eric Dozier, and diversity& inclusion facilitator Dr. Michelle Chamblin.

This is part one of a two-part special interview series on the acclaimed musical inspired by the true story of escaped 1850s slave Henry Brown. Brown, an 1850s enslaved Virginia man, shipped himself to freedom in a 2ftx3ft dry goods box. Henry was not only an abolitionist, but a performer, a musician and published author.

Mansuri, Dozier and Chamblin spoke about the award-winning Children’s Theatre Company of New York, a non-profit 501c3 organization, and why the CTC New York Ensemble was presenting the musical across the world.

They also spoke about the importance of Henry Brown’s story and how it relates to what has been going on in the world today.

Be sure to tune in to this inspiring, educational and thought-provoking interview.

For more information about musical, visit www.henryboxbrownthemusical.org.

Tune in Sunday, August 29, at 6:15 a.m. Central, to JJ 97.7 FM Jammin Jackson, www.radio731.com or tune in to the Radio 731 app and listen to the show live by clicking on the Jammin Jackson 97.7 FM station.

Also, remember to tune in for part two Sunday, September 5, at 6:15 a.m. Central, for interviews with a few of the principal actors: Paul Gee, Jef Canter and LaDawn Taylor.

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