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In our final October episode of Real Conversations in the Quad Cities, we’re wrapping up our election series with a focus on the power of making your voice heard.
Barnes and Holloway talked about their backgrounds, runs on transparency and fiscal responsibility and navigating politics as Black officials.
The cast discusses the journey of the Black vote in America, from post-civil war suppression to the fight for true ballot access.
On this week’s episode of Real Conversations in the Quad Cities, Quad Cities Community Foundation President and CEO Sue Hafkemeyer and Daisy Ramirez, director of the Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence, discuss how they partner to support the regional community.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast discusses Ascentra Credit Union’s “People before profit” philosophy and community-first mission.
Host Jasmine Butler leads a discussion on grant disparities and financial battles faced by grassroots non profit organizations in the Quad Cities area.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC the cast explores the power of reading.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast explores the ongoing substitute teacher shortage, and it’s impact on Quad Cities Area schools.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast explores the HAVlife Foundation and pay to play.
The cast discussed the origins of Real Conversations and spoke with Black artists in the Quad Cities.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast explores how mentorship and after-school programs help kids build confidence and imagine a bigger future.
As the new school year approaches, Quad Cities families are gearing up for the annual back-to-school shopping rush.
The cast discusses growth, history and freedom as America celebrates 250 years and what it takes to move forward together.
In this edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast discusses the importance of preserving culture while also looking ahead to the future.
In this edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast takes a look at the power of education and community support for young learners.
In this edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast explored Black history and the roots of Juneteenth.
In this edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast took a closer look at second chances and the cost of having a criminal record.
In this edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast sat down with community members and local experts to break down disease and healthcare issues that often affect the Black community.
In this edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast sat down with local coaches and athletes about the pressure to perform as a person of color.
In the February edition of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast spoke with young voices in the Quad Cities area that are shaping change.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast discussed how people are building multiple streams of revenue to create generational wealth through nontraditional paths.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we are re-airing some of our most impactful segments of the year.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast discussed redlining, focusing on housing and wealth in Quad City neighborhoods.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast took a closer look at Black Greek Life.
Literacy impacts things like graduation, career advancement and even financial security. Early intervention is essential to bridge the achievement gap and build a stronger future for the community.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast spoke with area religious leaders to explore the connection the Black community has with faith and how it has changed from past to present.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast explored the theme of “Black Joy as Resistance” highlighting how people of color continue to thrive and grow despite setbacks from national funding cuts and structural changes.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, the cast spoke with several area organizations about upcoming Juneteenth celebration events.
In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we talked about the different experiences of black parents in the Quad Cities area.
In this month's episode of Real Conversations, the cast sat down with different program and organization leaders about violence prevention.