Hub City Now: Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson

March 14, 2021

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In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, noted author, Haywood County native and cultural historian.

Reed, who is continuing Hub City Now's spotlight on Women's History Month, has known Dr. Bond Hopson for years and the two speak about that during this interview. Dr. Bond Hopson will speak about Brownsville's 7th annual Women's History Month program going virtual this year. Eight women will share their stories on Facebook during "Phenomenal Women Speak," Saturday, March 20, 3 p.m., from the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville.

Dr. Bond Hopson, will host and facilitate the panel of local trailblazers and leaders. This is the seventh year for the program led by Bond Hopson, whose books on Haywood County include The Women of Haywood: Their Lives, Our Legacy, Wiggle Tales, Times of Challenge and Controversy, and her latest inspirational book Totally Gracefull.

Dr. Bond Hopson will also talk about how over the past six years more than 50 women who live or work in Haywood County have shared their powerful journeys. Panelists are suggested by their peers, former honorees and other community leaders. This year's theme is "Lessons Taught, Learned and Lived."

Panelists will include Ida Ruth Bradford. Blandie Bond, Martha Lyle Ford, Andrea Bond Johnson, Rev. Gussie White Mask, Anitra Denise Shead, Sandra Silverstein and Rev. Felicia Walker.

Dr. Bond Hopson also spoke about presenting an inspirational, and humorous, look at "Womenfolk: Striving, Challenging and Leading the Way!" This International Women's Day program was presented via Zoom, Monday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. This lecture is a part of the Center's monthly Exhibition Exchange program. You can watch it at the following link: https://fb.watch/4bDv5UZLBP/

For more information about these free programs, call 731-779-9000 or visit www.westtnheritage.com.

Find out more about Dr. Bond Hopson by visiting www.drbondhopson.com. So be sure to tune in Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 6:15 a.m. 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.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Scott Williams, President and CEO of Discovery Park of America

July 20, 2020 Uncategorized

Host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews Scott Williams, President and CEO of Discovery Park of America - Union City, Tn.

Williams and Reed spoke about how Williams became president and CEO of the museum and 50-acre heritage park, the mission of the park, the park’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 Antique Tractor, the “Rhythm on the Rails” outdoor summer music series and more.

For more information about the Discovery Park of America, visit https://www.facebook.com/discoveryparkofamerica/, call (731) 885-5455 or visit 830 Everett Blvd. in Union City, Tenn.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Mehr Mansuri, Nancy Ewing, and Sue St. Clair

March 24, 2024 Uncategorized

In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.,” the host spoke to Mehr Mansuri, Nancy Ewing and Sue St. Clair.

Mansuri, St. Clair and Ewing spoke about The Kids with a Cause: Children’s Theatre Company's full musical showcase featuring musical highlights of The Lorax (about trees and habitat) and Rescue Me: A Musical History of Women, will be presented by children and youth of Jackson at the NED Cultural Arts Center, Saturday, March 30th at 7 p.m., free charge; and a community service project at the ComeUnity Cafe Garden next door to the NED. Thr showcase is in celebration of Earth Day and Women’s History Month.

“Our goal is to showcase the children and youth of Jackson as the voices of positive change and agents of healing in their communities,” said Eric Dozier, Music Director/ Director of Equity & Outreach of Children’s Theatre Company.

In honor of Earth Day, the evening will feature highlights from Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax  adapted by Lory Lazarus and Frank Sanchez and directed by award-winning Jackson choreographer, Veronica Sesson. Also being celebrated is Women’s History Month with highlights of the hit show, Rescue Me: A Musical History of Women by Dorothy Marcic.

Rescue Me is a review of the lyrics and music of the Top 40 songs by women from the blues to disco.  Nadia Beard, the NED resident director and choreographer, will be directing. “While bringing generations together, children, parents and their grandparents will relish the music, tap their feet and dance in their seats,” said Nadia Beard.

“My heart has been touched by the mission and performances of this unique theater company featuring kids reciting some of the wisest words ever uttered that is all the more stirring when proclaimed by young voices. I urge everyone to come and take part and fill the house and your heart at the NED!” said Matt Marshall, President of United Way of West Tennessee.

We are so grateful to Mayor Conger and our national partners, including the National Endowment for the Arts, the Wayfarer Foundation, and the Baha’i Office of Education & Schools, and our amazing local partners, including, AKA Sorority, Keep Jackson Beautiful; the NAACP; United Way of West TN and the Society of African American Cultural Awareness – SAACA, Historic First Baptist Church,” said Mehr Mansuri, Executive Artistic Director.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Tiffany Woods

January 31, 2021 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Tiffany Marshall Woods, Center Coordinator for Washington Douglass Head Start/Early Head Start.

Washington Douglass Head Start/Early Head Start, which is part of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, is located at 409 Iselin Street, Jackson Tenn.

According to the NTEDC's website, "Early Head Start serves children ages 0-3 years old and Head Start serves 3 and 4 year old children. Early Head Start also serves pregnant women and teens. Eligibility requirements for both programs begin with age and family income. Family income is based on Federal Income Guidelines which is based on number in the family."

Woods spoke about recruitment, employment, child enrollment, and ongoing online applications.

For more information on Washington Douglass Head Start and Early Head Start, visit www.nwcommunityaction.org and

www.facebook.com/Northwest-Tennessee-Head-StartEarly-Head-Start-384076971701405.

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