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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! – 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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Bring It On! – May 2, 2022: Reparations for Bloomington African-Americans

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell, spend the hour with Ashley Pirani, who is a candidate for County Council District #3. In February, leaders from Monroe County’s Black community discussed the possibility of reparations for historic racial injustices during the annual State of the Black Community Address. The Bloomington Black Strategic Alliance and Monroe …

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Bring It On! – April 25, 2022: Reparations for Black Residents in Evanston, IL

Today’s show is a rebroadcast from March 29, 2021. On tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts William Hosea and Liz Mitchell are joined by Alderwoman Rue Simmons of the City of Evanston to discuss the city’s decision to offer reparations to its Black residents. On March 22, 2021, the City Council of Evanston, Illinois voted 8-1 to distribute $400,000 …

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Bring It On! – April 18, 2022: Reparations for Black Residents in Evanston, IL

Today’s show is a rebroadcast from March 29, 2021. On tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts William Hosea and Liz Mitchell are joined by Alderwoman Rue Simmons of the City of Evanston to discuss the city’s decision to offer reparations to its Black residents. On March 22, 2021, the City Council of Evanston, Illinois voted 8-1 to distribute $400,000 …

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Bring It On! – April 11, 2022: Aziza Lisa, Jazz Musician

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell, spend the hour with Aziz Lisa. She is a singer described as saucy, smooth, sensual and most of all empowering. Aliza Lisa embodies a musical style that is a unique blend of R&B, Soul and Jazz. Her vocals are similar to Jill Scott, Chaka Khan and Anita …

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Bring It On! – April 4, 2022: Blacks in Nazi Concentration Camps

This is a rebroadcast from April 5, 2021: In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea tackle the little covered topic of Black people in Nazi concentration camps. During the Nazi era and the Second World War, many Black German citizens were persecuted, deported, and ultimately killed by the Nazis as they did not fit …

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Bring It On! – March 28, 20122: U.S. Supreme Court Nominee, Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson

In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and Eric Love, discuss the nomination of Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit since 2021, as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Joining them in this discussion are the Honorable Valeri Haughton of Circuit Court, Division II (Seat …

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Bring It On! – March 21, 2022: Dr. Gladys DeVane – “Come Sit with Me: Life In Poetry, Prose, and Plays”

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with Dr. Gladys DeVane. She is an author, thespian, playwright, narrator, and co-founder of Resilience Productions. Credits: Today’s hosts are Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell. Bring It On!’s executive producer is Clarence Boone. The assistant producer is William Hosea. The show consultant and WFHB …

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Bring It On! – March 14, 2022: Monroe County’s Sheriff Primary Ballot Features Two African-American Candidates – Troy Thomas & Ruben Marté

On today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell speak to Troy Thomas and Ruben Marté, who are the two African-American candidates for Monroe County’s crowded primary election field for sheriff. Troy Harris was born in Bloomington and still calls it home today. Troy has served on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters …

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