Hub City Now: Interview with Wendy Trice-Martin and Jennifer Brou

August 31, 2023

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Wendy Trice Martin, president of the Society for African American Cultural Awareness (SAACA) and Jennifer Brou, SAACA's media specialist.

Trice Martin and Brou spoke about the organizations numerous events and projects: Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival, Harlem Nights Fund Raiser, Miss Jackson Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant, Kwanzaa and the 33rd Annual African Street Festival.

The African Street Festival, will be held Labor Day Weekend (Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, September 3) at T.R. White Sportsplex, 304 North Hays Avenue, in Jackson, Tenn.

There will be live entertainment featuring African dance and drummers, R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Blues and Gospel music. There will also be artists, African Drum classes, children’s hut and activities, health screenings, food and merchandise vendors and much, much more!!!

For general information: 731-267-3212.

For vendor information: 731-616-0814.

For more information about the festival and SAACA, visit www.saaca.com and SAACA's official Facebook page, The Society for African American Cultural Awareness.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Wendy Trice-Martin and Jennifer Brou

Hub City Now: Interview with Paula Anderson

April 16, 2023

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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Paula Anderson, of Writing by Design Media, Inc., about the exciting free in-person event, "Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs," happening Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 210 E. Lafayette Street, Jackson, Tennessee.

Join local entrepreneurs and small business advocates as they engage in an insightful conversation about business planning. Starting a business is just the beginning; scaling and growing requires significant investments in money and resources.

"Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs" aims to create a supportive community for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. The right conversations can lead to incredible growth, opportunity, and exposure!

The esteemed panelists include:

Danielle Barbee, The Math Success Coach

Dr. Mike Chua, Gerihab Physical Therapy and Wellness

Jonathan Pounds, Regions Bank

Lakesha Smith, Comfortably Clean

Moderated by Paula Anderson, Writing by Design Media, Inc.

In addition, show your support for a local Black-owned business! Floral Cakes, owned by Genevieve Renee Dupree, recently opened in Downtown Jackson and will serve as the event's host location.

For more information, visit wbdmedia.com.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Dr. Tisa Day, Wendy Trice Martin and Jennifer Brou

February 27, 2022 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now, the host interviews Dr. Tisa Day, Wendy Trice Martin and Jennifer Brou, members of the Society for African American Cultural Awareness (SAACA) and the Miss Jackson Juneteenth Coalition.

Day, Martin and Brou spoke about the history of SACCA, which Martin is the president of, why it was created and what its mission is. They spoke about upcoming events presented by SACCA and those who will be honored.

The ladies also spoke about the Miss Jackson Juneteenth Coalition, which Day is the chairperson of, about the first pageant and the current Miss Jackson Juneteenth M'Kenzie Lumas-Harmon who competed in the National Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last year.

An informational meeting about the 2022 Miss Jackson Scholarship Pageant will be held Sunday, February 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary, located at 532 Whitehall St, Jackson, Tenn. This is open to high school young women age 15 to 18, across West Tennessee.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Dr. Michelle Moragne and Mrs. Latarsha Hanna-Huff

April 26, 2024 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." the host interviewed Dr. Mechelle Moragne, president of The Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter of the Links Incorporated, and The Links member Mrs. Latarsha Hanna-Huff.

The Links Incorporated Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter will present the International Fashion Show at the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, Saturday, May 4. The Ned is located at 314 East Main Street, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301. This vibrant event will showcase creativity and style from talented designers across Africa!

Tickets are available here.

Get ready to witness the hottest runway looks from African designers at this International Fashion Show!

This show will feature stunning runway looks, cultural influences, and cutting-edge designs.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the beauty and diversity of African fashion.

The mission of The Links Incorporated is "Friends transfomring communitites through service" and its vision is to "Enrich communities and improve the quality of life for people of African descent through friendship and service."

According to Linksinc.org, "On November 9, 1946, Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott, two young Philadelphia visionaries, co-founded The Links, Incorporated. They invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inter-city club. The two women envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. It was their intent that the club would have a threefold aim — civic, educational, and cultural."

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