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 Saffron Lips

February 13, 2022 Uncategorized

In this special episode of Hub City Now, host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews Saffron Lips, a R&B/soul/jazz duo featuring Stephanie Jae Park (currently Eliza Hamilton on the Philip Tour of Hamilton) and OBC original cast member and dance captain, Voltaire Wade-Greene.

Saffron Lips is a fusion of Park’s vocals and Green’s love of dance. Park’s musical influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, Sumi Jo and Alicia Keys. Voltaire comes from the concert dance world and exploded onto Broadway in the original cast of “Hamilton,” as the dance captain/swing.

Host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. spoke to the couple about their new album “Fire to My Air”, how they came together to form Saffron Lips, how the pandemic helped them, what it’s like to collaborate with your significant other, how they figure out they wanted to pursue The Arts and much, much more!

Following the interview, you'll hear the couple’s lead-off single “Cincinnati”.

You can pre-order their album Fire to My Air at the following link: https://apple.co/3rn63mk and listen to the amazing samples of the tracks on the album. The album officially releases Valentine’s Day.

You can also show them some love and support on their Instagram pages by following them at https://www.instagram.com/saffronlips/ or @saffronlips, @stephanieslaypark and @tisvoltaire.

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Hub City Now: Keep My Hood Good’s G.R.O.W.T.H.: God Reveals Our Worth Through Him

June 21, 2020 Uncategorized

Tyrone interviews Juanita Jones(founder and executive director of Keep My Hood Good), Amy Ragon (Women's Ministry director at Fellowship Bible Church) and Melissa Workman (administrative assistant for database and missions at Fellowship Bible Church) about the Keep My Hood Good Community Initiative will presenting G.R.O.W.T.H.: God Reveals Our Worth Through Him, hosted by Fellowship Bible Church from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25. Registration will be held from 12 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. and the event will be held in the Keep My Hood Good Community Garden, located at 701 E. Chester St., in Jackson, Tenn.

Enjoy food, games and fun as you celebrate Keep My Hood Good’s garden. This event is for ages 6 through 15.

Please bring a lawn chair and masks will be provided at the event.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/keepmyhoodgood or call (731) 293-3800.

In the second half of the show, Tyrone shares his testimony about completing his first 40-day water fast, which He was urged to do by God and he talks about the healing and blessing God did during the fast.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Kimberli Moore and Rachel Maxwell

April 30, 2023

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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews with Kimberlee Moore, executive director of the West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center executive director, and Rachel Maxwell, the Center’s marketing coordinator.

Moore and Maxwell will talk about how they came to work at the Center, how the Center helps children and adults, and what gives them joy about working at the Center.

Moore and Maxwell will also share information about the Center’s upcoming fundraising event: 10th Annual Speaking of Art event.

Please join the Center Thursday, May 4, 2023, for a night at the New Southern Hotel, located at 118 E. Baltimore Street, in Jackson, Tennessee, with art for purchase by West Tennessee's local artist. Heavy hors d oeuvres by neighboring restaurants will be served, all while listening to music by the Jackson Symphony.

This event helps West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center's, "Everyone's Voice Should Be Heard," grant program. The purpose of this funding grant is to provide financial assistance to children and adults within the community who need help paying for treatment, devices, and other services that will allow them to communicate better. Purchase your tickets today at www.eventbrite.com.

If you have any questions, please contact the Center’s office at 731-668-6076 or visit www.wthsc.com.

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