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Bring It On!

Bring It On! is Indiana’s only weekly radio program committed to exploring the people, issues and events impacting the African-American community.

Bring It On! – July 18, 2022 Lt. Col. Joseph H. Ward (1872-1956), an African American surgeon, hospital administrator, and World War I veteran

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with Leon Bates, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Pan African Studies, at the University of Louisville, KY. He focuses on Urban History (i.e. Education, Housing, Labor, Medicine, Policing, Violence), and the Intersection of Race. Today he explores the life and times of …

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Bring It On! – July 11, 2022: Police Shootings and the Black Community

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with Leon Bates, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Pan African Studies, at the University of Louisville, KY. He focuses on Urban History (i.e. Education, Housing, Labor, Medicine, Policing, Violence), and the Intersection of Race. Leon has conducted extensive research on Racialized Violence. …

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Bring It On! – June 27, 2022: Lynchings in Indiana

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with Leon Bates, who is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Pan African Studies, at the University of Louisville, KY. He focuses on Urban History (i.e. Education, Housing, Labor, Medicine, Policing, Violence), and the Intersection of Race. Mr. Bates has conducted extensive research …

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Bring It On! – June 20, 2022: The Play, “Democracy Hypocrisy: The Red, White, and Blues of Freedom”

Today’s hosts of Bring It On!, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell, celebrate Juneteenth by welcoming Vernon Williams, Rain Williams, and Ms. Latrice. They are here to discuss their play, “Democracy Hypocrisy: The Red, White, and Blues of Freedom”. The production comes between two iconic national celebrations of “liberation”, Juneteenth and Independence Day, offering an exhilarating and authentic portrayal of the …

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Bring It On! – June 13, 2022: Discussing ‘Sundown Towns’ with Dr. Gina Forrest

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with Dr. Gina Forrest. She has conducted extensive research on Sundown towns in Indiana. Dr. Forrest graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a Master of Public Health and a Ph.D. in Health Behavior, focusing on Health Inequities. She was a former Chief Diversity Officer …

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Bring It On! – June 6, 2022: Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC)

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell are delighted to speak with members of the MCCSC administration about a number of topics. Namely, a wrap-up and closure on the 21-22 academic year; upcoming graduations; and a discussion on a November 8th referendum ballot question that will request an 18.5 cent operating levy aimed at …

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Bring It On! – May 30, 2021: Black Women in the Military

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell talk about the history of black women in the military. From the Revolutionary War to present-day conflicts, women have proudly served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as nurses, pilots, engineers, soldiers and other specialties. During World War I, about 35,000 women …

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Bring It On! – May 23, 2022: Black Wealth, Part 2

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with LaToya Williams, a wealth management advisor at Old National Bank. She serves her clients by helping them reach and exceed their financial goals. She is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of her clients and developing personalized strategies that focus on their big …

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Bring It On! – May 16, 2022: Black Wealth, Part 1

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with LaToya Williams, a wealth management advisor at Old National Bank. She serves her clients by helping them reach and exceed their financial goals. She is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of her clients and developing personalized strategies that focus on their big …

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Bring It On! – May 9, 2022: Bloomington Primaries

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell, discuss the results of the recent Bloomington primaries in the context of the upcoming November General Elections with Ruben Marte and campaign managers William Hosea and Nicole Brown. The results of the Bloomington Primaries are in. As for black candidates vying for nominations, here are the results: …

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