Talk City: Greensboro: Recent Episodes
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Rena Comer of CCCW returns to Talk City Greensboro to share how the organization, Caribbean Crusade for Christ World-wide's annual Back-to-School program on Saturday, August 8th. Bring your child for a free health screening, Backpack and Raffle Giveaways. Everything is on a first com first serve basis. So, get there early to have your student's blood pressure, blood sugar, plus hearing and vision screenings. Community vendors will be on hand as well. Doors open at 10am and the program runs until 2pm. Watch and listen to learn details.
Building Recovery through Intervention, Dignity,and Guided Engagement or (BRIDGE) connects eligible individuals to peer support and intensive case management during and after hospital discharge, providing a harm reduction-focused approach that supports long-term recovery and stability. In this edition of Talk City Greensboro, Briana Strickland, a Peer Support Specialist, with BRIDGE joins us to talk about what her job entails, plus her passion for the work. Learn about the BRIDGE program and all the great things coming out of the City's Community Safety Department.
Find out how you can take part. Listen and learn more on this edition of Talk City Greensboro.
Members of the Community Safety Department's Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT) visit Talk City to discuss their passion for the job, plus how they prepare, train, and seek to help residents during a mental health crisis. These BHRT members highlight the work of their entire division and how they provide alternative responses and care for our residents in distress.
Talk City Greensboro is talking First-Time Home Buyers.Learn more about the programs offered by the City of Greensboro for first time home buyers. Down payment assistance, eligibility criteria and other support mechanisms are discussed with Murray Miller an analyst for Community Development. Join in and listen. You may be on your way towards your first home.
and its importance to the gate city. We’ll share all the details for Culture Works taking place Saturday, May 23rd from 11am to 8pm in and around the Cultural Arts Center. The activities will take place inside the Cultural Arts and at very nearby LeBauer Park downtown Greensboro. You can enjoy everything from an art battle to a conversation with Oscar Award winning fashion designer Ruth E. Carter, line-dancing, kid's activities and more.It's Greensboro's time to celebrate who we are.
Development Department. Samuel shares a little about how he arrived here, plus how their office plans to meet the aforementioned challenge and the needs of our residents.
Efforts to recognize the contributions of African Americans in every major conflict the United States has ever been involved, opens the doors to history right here in the Gate City. Talk City Greensboro speaks with long-time Greensboro documentarian, Bernetiae Reed, writer Joanna Winston-Foley and April Albritton with the City of Greensboro on the next step forward.
Talk City Greensboro shares how you can eat well, learn new dishes, and have a festive time at the 2026 Taste of African Diaspora. Join the City's Ad-Hoc Committee on African American Disparity, the Office of Business Opportunity, and the African American Atelier in this celebration of Black history and culture. Taste foods inspired by African culture prepared by local chefs, experience African American art, and connect with City resources at this free event. Taste of the African Diaspora takes place Thursday, February 26 beginning at 5:30pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center African American Atelier 200 N. Davie Street., #14 in Greensboro, NC.
The long-storied history of basketball in the Gate City is getting even richer. The new women's professional basketball league has fielded a team in the Carolinas, the Greensboro Groove. The Greensboro Groove are a part of the new dynamic UPSHOT League based out of Jacksonville, Florida. The team, the players, coaches, and head office are excited, and preparing for a terrific season. Opening weekend happens on Friday and Saturday, May 15th and 16th. Go to Grooveupshot.com to purchase tickets and learn more. A new chapter in women’s professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1–4 p.m. at the Novant Fieldhouse at Greensboro Complex. Players may pre-register at www.upshotleague.com.
reading initiative to events designed to engage an everchanging community. Beth will also share some of her secrets learned over the years, plus chat about her plans after retirement.
The Road to 10,000 Initiative is intended to increase housing capacity in the Gate City by supporting the development of 10,000 new housing units by the year 2030. This directive will leverage a coordinated strategy to engage public and private stakeholders. The goal is to expand housing options across all price points and types, streamline development processes, and foster broad community engagement. Nasha McCray, Assistant City Manager and April Albritton, Community Partners and Development Officer for the City of Greensboro join Talk City Greensboro to share details, respond to questions, and discuss the city's efforts to meet the pressing challenge of housing for our city. Listen in on a conversation that proved to be fruitful, noteworthy, and clarifying. Learn more about the Road to 10K by visiting https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/executive/city-manager-s-office/gsoroadto10k/about
in the country! Hear about Dorothy, Toto and all on this episode of Talk City Greensboro. Actresses Cami Stoutz and Devon Edmonson join us to share about their characters and friends as they return to the historic Carolina Theatre for two weeks of shows starting November 15. Watch, have fun, and learn how you can go see the show.
a session designed to teach and share financial literary skills. Where high school students can obtain real-life financial decision making. The event will take place on November 19th at Grimsley High School located in the gymnasium. Watch and learn about this incredible event. Plus, learn how you can support by way of volunteering and/or providing snacks. To volunteer contact Ms. Loftin at loftins@gcsnc.com
Invitamos a Marjorie Manzanares, ingeniera civil del Departamento de Transporte, para una conversación donde reconocemos las contribuciones y el impacto de la comunidad hispana tanto en la ciudad de Greensboro como en Carolina del Norte y en el país. Escucha el mensaje de Isabel Gil, quien nos brinda motivación para seguir adelante con la cabeza en alto.
Past state commander, Jarvis Bynum, and current commander of the Guilford County Disabled Veteran Chapter 20 organization stop by Talk City Greensboro and help educate us on how the DAV has served Greensboro. From offering rides for veterans to medical appointments to assisting veterans and their families with benefit assistance, the DAV has been here working to support the veterans of Guilford County. The conversation culminates by sharing information on the upcoming, seventh annual, Veterans Day Parade 2025. It will take place in downtown Greensboro on Saturday, November 8th at 12 noon. Visit www.gcdav20.com to learn more.
One City, One Book has returned for 2025. The campaign kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th with "Family, Legacy, Destiny: A One City, One Book Community Celebration. Join, Laura Carney, author of "My Father's List" as she leads different activities, discussions, and events including a "Bucket List" challenge during her residency which ends on October 22nd, 2025. Laura joins us on this episode of Talk City Greensboro to explain it all. Listen now to learn more, plus go to library.greensboro-nc.gov to take part.
Hosts of Talk City Greensboro have a visit with Latoya Harris, Organizational Effectiveness and Development Manager and Patricia Baker, Strategic Business Consultant for the City of Greensboro. Latoya and Patricia share the details of the 2nd Annual REACH Professional Development Sessions which took place in August of 2025. Professionals and other subject matter experts were brought in to help enrich and support the personal and career growth of city employees. Watch and learn more about how these sessions covered useful and impactful topics ranging from leadership engagement to estate planning. Hear
Talk City Greensboro talks American Sign Language (ASL) and healthcare on this episode of Talk City. Somer Stanley, CEO of MyASLTeacherRocks and Parents Rock Readiness program sits with us and shares her vision of making healthcare more accessible for marginalized communities. Somer shares how her organization has teamed up with other city institutions to help better communications, raise awareness and understanding for those where language and interpretation can be a barrier. Learn more at myaslteacherrocks.com
Dr. Shree Dorestant, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Jeff Sovich, Sustainability Planning Administrator for the Office of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Greensboro, NC stop by Talk City Greensboro to share news about the upcoming challenge aimed at reducing waste and saving energy. Local government and communities have a friendly contest designed to make our North Carolina climate better. The challenge runs from September 8th through September 19th. Learn how you can participate at greensboro-nc.gov/osr
Sabías que la biblioteca es más que un lugar en donde puedes prestar libros? Invitamos a Beth Bowles, coordinadora de alcance Latino de la Biblioteca de Greensboro, quien nos comparte acerca de una variedad de programas y servicios disponibles para los residentes del condado de Guilford. Para más información: https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/home
Rena Comer with Caribbean Crusade for Christ Worldwide and Al Barnett Jr. with NC African Services Coalition join Talk City Greensboro. The two will discuss their collaborative effort with the 3rd Annual Back to School Giveaway and Health Screening event. Bookbag giveaways, health screening and more will take place Saturday, August 16th from 2PM to 4PM at 2240 East Cone Boulevard (the site of Guilford Preparatory Academy). The free bookbags are in limited supply.
Mixed media artist Yvonna D. Johnson is featured in Creative Greensboro’s Greensboro Residency for Original Works program from July 8 through August 18. Yvonna sits down with Talk City Greensboro and talks about using her GROW residency space to work on large-scale abstract collages while engaging with artists of all media and experience levels through public events and workshops. Johnson challenges the idea of what can be considered art while inviting the community to participate in its creation. View the conversation and learn more about Yvonna at www.yvonnadjohnsonstudio.com
Continuamos la conversación con la terapeuta Yubi. En este episodio nos informa de los diferentes tipos de profesionales que pueden ayudarnos a mejorar nuestro bienestar emocional. Tambien nos da consejos y un mensaje de esperanza: No estás solo/sola.Para más informacion o ayuda llame al 336-365-6178. About Yubi Aranda Sandoval
Hablamos con la terapeuta de salud mental Yubi, quien enfatizó la importancia de mantener el bienestar mental y emocional. Discutimos cómo reconocer cuándo es necesario acudir a un professional y nos proporciona herramientas para abordar este tema y mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. Para más informacion o ayuda llame al 336-365-6178. About Yubi Aranda Sandoval
Analía Wells, embajadora del Comité Asesor Internacional de Greensboro (IAC) nos informa de los logros de este comité, único en el país, en donde los miembros de la directiva son electos cada dos años. Infórmate de recursos disponibles y como puedes involucrarte en el comité y sus próximas elecciones. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/human-rights/commissions-and-committees/international-advisory-committee
Celebrating over ten years of existence, the People's Market visits Talk City Greensboro. Shante Woody shares all the helpful details and information regarding the market that started as a community looking to fulfill a need. They now meet on Thursdays at the Glenwood Church located at 1417 Glenwood Road in Greensboro (corner of Glenwood and Florida Streets). You can patronize the local vendors with homemade crafts, goods, homegrown foods, and more. Learn more at https://www.thepeoplesmarketgso.com/
The City of Greensboro and more than 40 community partners will celebrate National Trails Day Saturday, June 7th from 9AM to 1PM at Country Park. Chelsea Phipps, Greenway Gardens Coordinator, organized the event and shares all the fantastic details plus, she expounds on the more than 100 miles of trails right here in the Gate City. Check out the Downtown Greenway Facebook page to learn more. downtowngreenway.org
With Pickleball leaping onto the scene as America's fastest growing sport, the Greensboro Convention & Visitor's Bureau announces the arrival a major pickle ball tournament. Sara Lanse and Caleb Wilson from the Greensboro Convention & Visitor's Bureau share some exciting details about the USA Golden Ticket Tournament that will take place at the Greensboro Special Event's Center beginning Wednesday, May 28th through Sunday, June 1st. Listen in, plus you can go to www.usapickleball.org/goldenticket to learn more.
Rena Comer and Patricia Baker sit down with Talk City Greensboro to share the experiences of a wonderful professional development opportunity offered to City of Greensboro employees. Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club is upon us. Many employees have found success by enhancing their public speaking skills and confidence level by taking part perhaps, you can too. Learn more about the Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club and their upcoming events.
Veterans Bridge Home is a committed advocate for service members, veterans, and their families, striving to create stronger communities one veteran at a time. With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate. They focus on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran is supported, connected, and respected. Through a proven process of engagement, care, connection, advocacy, and celebration. Laura Happer, Employment Program Manager, and Blake Bourn, Executive Director of Veterans Bridge Home join Talk City Greensboro to discuss how it upholds its promise that every veteran matters and is an integral part of our community.https://veteransbridgehome.org/
Papas and Ponytails is around the corner. It's a time of Daddy/Daughter bonding where you spend time being there for one another. Dads bring their daughters and learn the basics of doing their princess' hair with help from local, professional stylists. Papas and Ponytails will take place Saturday, February 8th from 10am to 1pm at the Warnersville Recreation Center located at 601 Doak Street in Greensboro, NC. Visit gatecityiotas.org for more information.
The work of our city's School Resource Officers (SROs) doesn't stop in the summer. Learn about the summer program "Safety Town." Supervised and run by SROs to help guide and teach our youth. Safety Town is two-hour a day, one-week program (new for 2025!) for five (5) and six (6) year old children (not older, not younger) that teaches safety lessons on strangers, traffic, pedestrians, fire, bicycles, bus, poisons (including drugs), water and guns. It will take place at Lewis Recreation Center and Barber Park. Go to safetytowngreensboro.com for more information.
Elizabeth Thomas, investigadora especialista del departamento de Derechos de Humanos de la ciudad de Greensboro nos presenta el programa, disponible para todos los residentes de Greensboro, que puede asistir con mediación para resolución de problemas y desacuerdos entre propietarios e inquilinos. También presenta consejos que puede poner en practica prevenir desacuerdos. Para acceder a este recurso llame al 336-373-2038.
Deanna Berlin, a consultant with the People and Culture Department for the City of Greensboro shares with us her department's passion to continue making healthcare more accessible and available. Deanna sprinkles in information regarding the City's "Wellness Incentive", plus how the programs benefit our city residents. However, we talk specifically about the new "Hinge Health" initiative designed for various health challenges including Muscoskeletal (MSK) issues. In addition, it's cost free for City of Greensboro employees.
Let’s talk about sports – Greensboro is booming when it comes sporting events – April Albritton – City of Greensboro Chief of Staff has an amazingly robust background in college athletics. April sits down and shares a bit of the history, the infrastructure, and the future opportunities for sports in the Gate City.
Talk City Greensboro follows the yellow brick road while discussing an iconic film coming back to the stage in Greensboro for the 29th time – Community Theatre of Greensboro’s Executive Director Roz Fulton is here along with everyone’s favorite – Scarecrow, aka Ty Gibson. Welcome. Find out more about the wizard of oz, get involved with community theatre by going to ctgso.com
VOTEMOS NC! Conversamos con M. Colan, representante de Democracy NC (Democracia Carolina del Norte) acerca de la importancia de ejercer tu voto y las diferentes maneras para votar. Guía para votar: votemosNC.com y Ncvoter.org/como-votar
Hoy conversamos con Teri Wellendorf y Angel Fuentes, miembros de la junta directiva de Casa Azul, una organización enfocada en promover el arte y la cultura latina. También nos comparten detalles de su evento anual DIA DE MUERTOS.
Talk City with Dr. Rosalind Dale and Dr. Oliver Thomas as they discuss the fourth annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during NC A&T State University's 98th Homecoming. The event is organized by the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and the Office of Engagement and Outreach. It will take place at A&T University Farm 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro.The summit is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners, regional and state community members, government officials who are involved in fiscal policy, and all members of the Aggie family.
With Hurrican Helene ravishing western North Carolina, knocking out power, trees, and major flooding of homes, the NC REATLTORS Housing Foundation, headquartered in Greensboro, puts forth immediate disaster relief and discusses how people can help. Join Talk City host along with the Executive Director of the NC REATLTORS Housing Foundation, Kentia Smith. Also learn how you can support and win an Apple Bundle (Latest, iPad, Airpods, and Apple Watch) in the process.
Talk City En Español – Acceso al IdiomaEn este episodio, nuestra invitada Jodie Stanley, experta en el tema de acceso al idioma nos presenta porqué es importante brindar este servicio a las personas con dominio limitado del inglés y discutimos qué recursos están disponibles para los residentes que necesitan comunicarse con agencias en el idioma que dominan más.
Estás listo para una emergencia? En este episodio, Eddi Cabrera Blanco del Condado de Guilford nos brinda información esencial para estar listos en caso de una emergencia relacionada con el clima: cómo hacer un plan de comunicación familiar, cómo recibir alertas en tu área. Recursos mencionados en este episodio: GEANI readyguilford.com, https://www.facebook.com/ReadyGuilford, READY ready.gov/es/haga-un-plan, Emergencias de NC https://www.facebook.com/NCEmergency, descarga la aplicación FEMA https://www.fema.gov/es/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products.
Officers Harris, Byrd, and Lindsay from the Greensboro Police Department stop by Talk City Greensboro and answer questions sent in by area high school students. Plus, we'll learn more about the upcoming Women's Symposium on September 17th and the "Be the Change" Open House Informational Hiring Event.
Don't miss the fun to be had at National Dance Day coming soon at Le Bauer Park. Kevin Gray, Interim Executive Director, and Steph Coolbaugh, Community Engagement Coordinator sit down with Talk City Greensboro to discuss this fun filled event taking place on September 21st.National Dance Day and Night in Lebauer Park Saturday, September 21st.Go to www.greensborodowntownparks.org for the full lineup of dance and fun.
El papel de un oficial de la Policia": La oficial Ponce De Leon de la Policía de Greensboro brinda muy importante información acerca de el papel de un oficial y cómo establecer la confianza con la comunidad, cuándo llamar al 911 y porqué los residentes no deben temer a las fuerzas del orden locales.
“Noches Latinas”Maria González de Casa Azul comparte de las exitosas actividades de baile “Noches Latinas” en colaboración con Greensboro Downtown Parks.
“Llamadas de Emergencia”Aldo Yepez Medina del departamento de bomberos de Greensboro nos brinda información muy importante del cómo y cuándo llamar al servicio de emergencias 911 disponible para todos los residentes.
Nuestro invitado, Jose Sandoval, miembro de la junta directiva del Festival Folklórico de North Carolina invita a las familias a asistir a este evento gratis que se lleva a cabo en el centro de la ciudad de Greensboro. https://ncfolkfestival.com/
Back Again! The North Carolina Folk Festival is upon us. Talk City Greensboro is excited to have the festival's Executive Director, Jodee Ruppel, return to Talk City and give us the latest updates, new attractions, and surprise guest line ups about this great event hosted in the Gate City.
Talk City Greensboro spends time with the City of Greensboro's Office of Community Safety (OCS). Division Manager and Behavioral Health Team Supervisor Latisha McNeil and Erin Williams talk about how our citizens formerly incarcerated navigate re-entering society, the challenges faced, plus how OCS helps to meet their needs.
Representative Kathy Manning joins Talk City Greensboro to discuss how she came to call Greensboro home. We also sit down with the representative to ask about how she serves and highlights the 6th district in Washington D.C., and the many contributions the Gate City has benefited from since Representative Manning's term began.
Talk City Greensboro sits down with Dr. Olu Jegede from Cone Health as we discuss CATCH 5 in 5 (Collaborative Action Towards Community Health) a program designed to close the life expectancy gap by 5 years in 5 years for East Greensboro and other areas. We'll also talk about the upcoming "Building a Better You: Health & Wellness Community Event" on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This event takes place from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corbett Sports Center at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C.
The Talk City Greensboro crew has a discussion with John Serrano of the McGirt-Horton Library as they embark on the continuation of the "Summer Speaker Series. The series will begin at 3pm on Wednesday, June 12th with Charlotte Librarian Danielle Prichett who's well known in Greensboro for her work and has conducted widespread studies in the field Genealogy. Danielle will speak on the NC Bastardy Bonds: historical documents revealing paternity and societal attitudes towards unwed mothers and their children.
Talk City Greensboro opens the microphones with representatives of the Triad Black Farmers Market. Dr. Caldwell, Ms. Lolitta Watkins and Nyla Muhammad speak from personal experiences, as well as historical data that help show the community's need then and now.
Talk City Greensboro sits down with newly appointed Carolina Cobras Head coach Brandon Negron. Coach Negron gives valuable insights of the National Arena League and the forward expansion of the Carolina Cobras program within the city of Greensboro.
Talk City Greensboro spends time with Megan LaFaivre with Ready for School Ready for Life. Ready for School Ready for Life has been on a mission in Guilford County to construct an innovative, system of care for our young children and their families. Listen and learn how they make this happen.
Talk City Greensboro spins its wheels with Chelsea Fitts and the Wheels of All Kind program taking place at Cumberland Park and Woven Works. Listen and learn when you can bring the family or go on your own. Experience mountain biking, skateboarding, face painting, food and drink. Great family fun.
Talk City Greensboro is ready to celebrate and have fun. So, we called on the new leader of the annual Folk Festival Celebration, Jodee Ruppel. Jodee drops some special hints about the upcoming performers for the Folk Festival including Grammy Award nominated acts, plus we'll discuss all the delicious food offerings. Listen in to find out the places to experience at this year's festival.
As an ever-growing city attracting new people every day, the City of Greensboro faces the challenges of helping our un-sheltered people make it through. Talk City Greensboro invites Tiffany Dumas and community partner, Joy Easterling to talk about their efforts to help families experiencing homelessness.
Are you hungry? Want to know about some of the most deductible eateries in Greensboro? Listen to this episode of Talk City Greensboro. Talk City Greensboro is joined by Erik Sommers, Community Manager for Yelp of the Triad. Learn about many of their upcoming events, ideas, treats, plus many of your favorite dining spots.
Rosemary and Rodney, host of Talk City Greensboro, are joined by Wes Parker from the Hemphill Branch of the Greensboro Public (GPL) Library. Wes has been with Hemphill since 2017. He shares with us the long history of Hemphill serving as the "Art" branch for GPL, and we delve into the upcoming activities for National Poetry Month including a teen led poetry submission with one of our former state poet laureates and an open mic program.
In this edition of Talk City Greensboro, the host is joined by Darrell Baker Jr. with the Greensboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. The long-time Greensboro chapter discusses their Guide Right Program for local high school aged young men which assists them in preparing for college, careers, and life as a young adult.
Ever heard the terms "Nanoscience or Nanoengineering"? Find out more, plus how middle and high school female students can take part in a great experience designed for girls and parents to learn from women in STEM at all ages. During this episode of Talk City Greensboro, we are joined by longtime educator Laura Tew with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.
Talk City Greensboro explores what it is like to be a part of a faith-based school in Greensboro. Our hosts sit down with Susan Siegel the "Head of School" at Bnai Shalom Day School in Greensboro,and talk about the school's history and contributions to the Gate City.
Talk City holds a discussion with Liz Lennon of the Greensboro Human Rights Department and Adhoc Committee Chair on African American Disparities (ACAAD), Crystal Black. Learn about what ACAAD does in our community, plus an upcoming mixer "Taste the African Diaspora" to be held on February 22nd from 5p - 7p.
Talk City invites the Guilford County Register of Deeds, Jeff Thigpen for a sit-down conversation. Jeff discusses what the Register of Deeds does plus many added value initiatives taken on by the Deeds Office. From Marriage Licenses to the Good Grief Podcast, you'll enjoy an enlightening conversation.
Talk City Greensboro sits down with Officers Bird and Harris from the Greensboro Police Department. The two members of the Gate City's finest discuss the incentives, opportunities, and career advancements when becoming a member of the GPD. Learn the ins and outs of a new recruit.
Creative Greensboro has launched a Poet Laureate Pilot Program. Greensboro City Council has appointed local spoken word performance poet, activist, lecturer, teacher, and author Josephus Thompson III as the City’s inaugural poet laureate, and he’s with us today on Talk City Greensboro.
Greensboro’s first and only women’s professional basketball team head headed to the playoffs and you are going to want to be there for the action. The Greensboro Kaos are in action Saturday, September 9th at Western Guilford High School. Never heard of the team? There’s no better time to get aquainted. Shatrina Smalls is the founder, owner and head coach and Danielle White and Analza “Tweet” Jordan are athletes on the court.https://www.greensborokaos.com/
Cue the music, roll the sot, where’s my live shot? Josh, does that sound familiar? We both spent a lot of time in newsrooms, and those are the words you would frequently hear from the director aa the start of a newscast. Maybe you know a young person who has interest in the biz – Glenwood Recreation Center has a program for you. It’s called Breaking News at the Rec. Gail Scott is Assistant Supervisor of the Center and we could call her news director of the program : )https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/101412/7388
It’s an understatement to say that Cancer has probably touch all our lives in some way. A friend, neighbor, co-worker, family member…or…you yourself. There are new people on the front lines every day. One of the greatest strengths we have is each other, and our guest today is here to tell us about what she is doing to share that strength with women who are fighting and surviving. Nichole French is the Founder and CEO of RePursepose Inc. https://repursepose.org/
Most of know the feeling of walking to the car and seeing a small piece of paper pinned under the wiper blades and flapping in the wind – yep, it’s a parking ticket. After you stomp your feet and heavily sigh a few times, consider this – you can pay that fine in school supplies. Hanna Cockburn is director for the city’s transportation department and Louise Courts is development director for Guilford Education Alliance. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18410/36 https://guilfordeducationalliance.org/
Back To School is BACK! That’s right, we’re all heading out with lists in hand to get school supplies for another exciting year of school. Those supplies can add up quick, and every parent appreciates a little help when it comes to making sure their kids have everything they need. In that spirit, today we want to tell you about a fantastic event coming up August 12th centered around backpacks and youth health screenings to get our kids ready for another year. Sharline Rena Comer, who is a project manager with the People and Culture Department here at the City of Greensboro is here to give us the scoop. https://caribbeancrusadeforchrist.com/
For decades Greensboro Youth Council has offered local teens a space for connection and service. Jasia Stevenson is the GYC Coordinator; Parker Manuel is Chair, and Salma Hassanein is GYC Vice Chair, and they are all our guests on this episode of Talk City.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/teens/greensboro-youth-council
The NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation, a charitable foundation, invites you to join us for a golf tournament. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Housing Foundation’s 100 Homes for 100 Counties initiative.
Reception: Sunday, September 17, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Pinehurst Resort (Outlook Ballroom and Veranda Room) 80 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Golf Tournament: Monday, September 18, 2023 Longleaf Golf & Family Club 10 N. Knoll Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
ncrealtorshf.org/golf
Summer is the official season for ice cream! And what is better than ice cream? Free Ice Cream! Erik Sommers is community manager for Yelp of the Triad and master of the free yum is our guest on this episode.
https://www.instagram.com/yelpnctriad/?hl=en
Housing, education, physical activity, the level of stress in your life and a host of other factors impact your health as much or sometimes more than what you eat. This is part of the reason for CATCH 5. The Cone Health Center for Health Equity has set a goal to add 5 years of life in 5 years The first event toward that goal is coming up and Darlene Cooper, health equity program manager for Cone Health is here to tell us about it.
https://www.conehealth.com/news/news-search/2023-news-releases/cone-health-vows-to-increase-life-expectancy/
https://www.conehealth.com/
It's picnic season! And there’s a chance to celebrate with all your neighbors on the. Downtown Greenway. Dabney Sanders and Chelsea Phipps are our guests on this episode to tell us all about it.
https://downtowngreenway.org/
When was the last time you felt the pull to help someone in need...someone holding a sign on the side of the road, sleeping on a bench or crashing at a friend's apartment - there are complicated reasons people experience homelessness or are on the verge of homelessness. Greensboro has a wealth of services to help, and now something new to bridge the gap. John Thornton is the Executive Director of HELD, and our guest on this episode.
https://heldgso.org/
The Ad-Hoc Committee on African American Disparity is hosting a Juneteenth Mixer in honor of the 2023 Observance of Juneteenth. The Committee works to address barriers that prevent the success of Greensboro’s African American residents, and have planned this networking and information to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the commission’s activities. With us today is Liz Lennon, the Commissions Administrator for the Human Rights Department here at The City of Greensboro.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/human-rights/commissions-committees-and-taskforces/ad-hoc-committee-on-african-american-disparity-acaad
The 2022-23 Broadway season is wrapping up, and it’s time to look ahead to “Simply the Best” season ever! Jennie Lanning is Director of Marketing for the Tanger Center and our guest on this episode. https://www.tangercenter.com/
September 2022 the City of Greensboro created the Office of Community Safety. This office focuses on collaboration and cooperation between City leadership, the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), and the community to enhance public safety. The office consists of the Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Commission, or GCJAC, the Behavioral Health Response Team or BHRT, Violence Prevention and the Law Enforcement Assistant Diversion or LEAD.https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/executive/office-of-community-safety
UNC Greensboro’s (UNCG) Office of Sustainability is calling for collective action from employees, students, and alumni to help reduce the University’s carbon footprint and improve housing conditions for Guilford County residents with the new Spartan DRIVE Fund. With us today is Sean MacInnes, sustainability specialist with UNCG’s Office of Sustainability, and Cheryl Brandberg, Development Director with Community Housing Solutions which is partnering with UNCG on this initiative.https://sustainability.uncg.edu/https://chshousing.org/
Volunteers make the world go round, and they certainly keep Greensboro running in oh so many ways. You can find your calling and have a ton of fun joining the volunteer ranks of Greensboro Parks and Recreation. Alexandra Zalenski is Volunteer Coordinator for Greensboro P&R.https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/volunteer-opportunities
For those who love jazz, his name is legendary. Even outside of jazz circles, most everyone will recognize the name…. John Coltrane. His influence in and beyond jazz music still resonates with musicians and music lovers today. Some people may not know that Mr. Coltrane was born it Hamlet North Carolina, and spent the first 17 years of his life in High Point. April is jazz appreciation month, and the Greensboro Public Library is celebrating. Joining us today is Ronald Headen and Wes Parker, from the Greensboro Library, and Frank Morelli, author of On the Way to Birdland.https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/locations/hemphill-branch/book-clubshttps://frankmorelliwrites.com/young-adult-books/on-the-way-to-birdland/
Earth Day is on the way! Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day, and this year the theme is “Invest In Our Planet.” Awareness of our environment and stewardship of our natural resources is something that we should all practice. Joining us today to talk about a special Earth Day event to promote just that, is Doctor Shree Dorestant, she is the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Greensboro, and our guest on this episode.https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/office-of-sustainability-and-resilience
Producing more than 140 mainstage productions, more than 20 of which were world premieres, Triad Stage has become known for creativity, diversity and excellence. They just announced the 2023-24 season and Executive Director Kate Holland is our guest on this episode.https://triadstage.org/
Greensboro has a new Director of Parks and Recreation, and he's a familiar face to many. Phil Fleishmann left four years ago, but the Gate City called him back, so he boomeranged to lead our amazing parks department. We are happy to have him on this episode of Talk City Greensboro.
Prom season is almost here – flowers, sequins and fly ties will be spotted on high schoolers across Guilford County. It’s a big expense for at a busy time of year, and the City of Greensboro wants to help students and families with that special night. Jasia Stevenson is coordinator of the Greensboro Youth Council is our guest on this episode.https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/teens/greensboro-youth-council/projects-events/camille-s-closet-theo-s-threads
It’s hard to imagine our lives without email, social media and smartphones, and in reality, we haven’t had them all that long. Josh and I could easily start dating ourselves by talking about our first introduction to the “world wide web,” but that would be boring boomer! Many of us take our tech knowledge for granted while some of our neighbors don’t have access to technology or the skills to use it. A local organization is working to change that. Dr. W A Merritt is executive director of the Organization to Provide Equal Access to Technology or OPEAT.https://opeat.org/
Another milestone for the Downtown Greenway….construction is underway on the final cornerstone of the loop, and the focal point of the space is ready for its debut. Radcliffe Bailey’s Ascension will be dedicated on Wednesday, February 8, and all of Greensboro is invited to celebrate. Dabney Sanders is project manager for the downtown greenway.https://downtowngreenway.org/
The Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library will be “singing the blues” in February. Library Associate Will Carter has put together an enlightening program, “Then Things to Know About the Blues,” and he’s here with us today to tell us all about the program and some of the things to know…about the Blues.https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/locations/kathleen-clay-edwards-family-branch
What happens when you mix fashion, food, fun and a whole of hair? You make a big impact on Greensboro families. The Guild of Family Service of the Piedmont will present the 11th Annual Big Hair on January 28 at the Greensboro Coliseum, and we’ve got the inside scoop from the ladies who know… Indira Lindsay Roberts, Chair of the Family Service of Greensboro Foundation Board and Executive Director of the Big Hair Ball and Carolyn Woodruff, Vice Chair of the Board.https://www.fspcares.org/
Action Greensboro is looking for local MWBE – Minority and/or Women Owned Businesses open to hosting a Campus Greensboro Fellow in the summer of 2023. This is thanks to a grant designed to help our talent young people hone their professional skills. Cecelia Thompson is Executive Director of Action Greensboro and Bramley Crisco is Director of Talent Development and they are our guests on this episode.https://campusgreensboro.org/2023mwbe/https://campusgreensboro.org/
The holidays are full of fun, and joy – at least that’s what advertisers, movies and television tell us. In reality, a lot of people struggle this time of year. Stress, sadness, and worry make this the most miserable time of year for some. Debra Mack is Guilford County’s Behavioral Health Director and our guest on this episode.https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/services/guilford-county-behavioral-health-centers
Downtown Greensboro is alive with the holiday spirit. Decorations are high, low and around every corner. There is music, shopping, delicious treats, and skating and Santa sightings. Cyndee Mebane is Assistant Director of Marketing for Downtown Greensboro, Inc, and our very welcome guest on this episode.https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/
Most babies in our country are born at a healthy 40ish weeks, and go home with their families after a few nights in the hospital. But some new parents find themselves in the delivery room much earlier, or with complications they prayed would come. Nancy Micca and Tricia Teter from Family Support Network of Central Carolina are here with us today about support available to those families, and a fun way you can help.
pokerforpreemies.org https://www.facebook.com/PokerForPreemies/
Rosa Foundation here in Greensboro is known for “Giving back by paying if forward.” It is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to Provide, Nurture, and Grow and a vision of sowing potential. Co-Founder and Executive Director Mister James Rosa is our guest on this episode.
https://www.rosa-foundation.com/
DO YOU HAVE THE MUSCLE, THE WILL, THE COSTUME…..TO COMPETE IN A MAJOR EVENT COMING BACK TO GREENSBORO? GRAWL – THE GREENSBORO ARM WRESTLING LEAGUE IS BACK IN PERSON, AND IF YOU’RE NOT UP TO THE CHALLENGE OF COMPETITION, YOU WILL PROBABLY WANT TO GO FOR THE FUN. AMANDA LEHMERT IS HERE TO TELL US ALL ABOUT IT.
https://greensboroarmwrestling.org/meet-the-wrestlers/
WE ARE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HISPANIC. HERTIAGE MONTH. OUR FRIENDS AT YELP ARE HELPING OUR LOCAL LATINIX-OWNED BUSINESSES AND ALL OF US CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS. ERIK SOMMERS IS THE COMMUNITY MANAGER FOR YELP OF THE TRIAD, AND OUR GUEST ON THE SHOW TODAY.
https://www.yelp.com/city/the-triad-nc-us
LET’S TALK ABOUT TACO WEEK – NO NOT THE DELICIOUS FOOD ITEM – TACO IS AN ACRONYM THIS TIME –FOR TAKE A CHILD OUTSIDE WEEK. JENNIFER HANCE IS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR FOR GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION.
www.gsoparksandrec.com
THE INTERACTIVE RESOURCE CENTER IS A SAFE SPACE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IT IS A PLACE TO GATHER, TO CONNECT, TO FIND SUPPORT AND FIND UNDERSTANDING. WHY DOES IT EXIST? SO THAT EVERY PERSON CAN KEEP THEIR DIGNITY EVEN WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM CHALLENGES. KRISTINA SINGLETON IS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OUR GUEST TODAY.
https://www.interactiveresourcecenter...
It’s PB season folks! Participatory Budgeting Voting begins September 10th at the NC Folk Festival. Residents ages 14 and older can help decide how to spend $500,000 in City funds by voting in Participatory Budgeting (PB) Greensboro. Today we’re happy to have as our guests Lelia Lewis, Outreach and Program Coordinator for PBGreensboro, and Cecelia Shaw, a volunteer with PBGreensboro.
www.PBGreensboro.com
The Guilford Works NextGen program is designed to help young adult career seekers secure and hold employment. Lee Howell is the NCWorks Digital Skills Instructor with NextGen and our guest on this episode.
https://guilfordworks.org/
The North Carolina Folk Festival is coming back to Greensboro - Live and In Person! More than 300 artists will descent on downtown Greensboro for three days of celebrating music, dance, crafting, food and family fun. Amy Grossman is the President and CEO of the NC Folk Festival, and our guest on this episode of Talk City.
https://ncfolkfestival.com
It's been more than two years since audiences have watched a show at Triad Stage, but the theatre comes back to life this fall, under the leadership of a well-known name in Greensboro. Mitchel Sommers, former executive director of Community Theatre Greensboro will serve as interview executive director at Triad Stage for the reboot, and he is our guest on this episode
The City of Greensboro’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department serves as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization and the development and implementation of affordable housing programs to improve the lives of Greensboro residents, by investing throughout Greensboro to build a better community, quality of life is enjoyed in every Greensboro neighborhood. Joining us today is the Director of the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, Michelle Kennedy.
Today we welcome the City's new Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Dorestant to the show.
We all want to feel accepted and valued. That feeling is at the core of Guilford Green Foundation's work. The organization works to unite our community and support and advance our LGBTQ friends and neighbors. Jennifer Ruppe is the Executive Director, and our guest on this episode.
https://guilfordgreenfoundation.org/
36 years ago, 14 friends got together in the triad to talk about an emerging health crisis. A number of their friends had HIV or AIDS. Healthcare and support were hard to find. Those friends were the start of what is now Triad Health Project. Adriana Adams is the Executive Director of Triad Health Project and is our guest on this episode.
https://triadhealthproject.org/
The Greensboro Sports Foundation is the local organizing committee for the major sports events at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and throughout Greensboro. We're talking ACC, NCAA, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Swimming, USA Gymnastics, AAU and much more. Our guest today is Richard Beard, he is the new CEO for the organization.
https://greensborosf.com/
Greenhill Center for North Carolina Art features an exhibit on water called what other than, H-2-O. It’s all about environmental stewardship, and for a Greensboro woman, it’s personal. Carolina Armijo is an artist and activist and Linda Villarosa is a writer and journalist and we were lucky enough to have a chance for a Zoom interview with them both!
https://www.greenhillnc.org/h2o https://www.lindavillarosa.com/
Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Greensboro will commemorate the event with a celebration June 16 - 19. Rodney Dawson is Educator Curator at the Greensboro History Museum, and has a real gift for making connections, telling stories with technology and preserving our history, he's also our guest today.
https://greensborohistory.org/
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the strength and courage of refugees who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. The City of Greensboro’s Human Rights Department and the Culture Crew Employee Resource Group or ERG, teamed up for a diaper and toiletry collection that ended recently. Joining us today is Jodie Stanley, Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Human Rights Department and Shadi Zeidan, Senior MWBE Specialist for the City of Greensboro, and co-leader of the Culture Crew ERG.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/human-rights/commissions-committees-and-taskforces/international-advisory-committee
Summer is almost upon us. Students will run smiling and cheering from schools this week for the last time until fall. While they are excited, some of their parents are worried. Worried about how they are going to keep their bellies full without school lunches. In fact, June is Hunger Awareness month. Leslie Isakoff is President of A Simple Gesture.
https://asimplegesture.org/
Summer offers so much more than lazy days by the pool...it's a wonderful time to flex your creativity and enjoy all that Creative Greensboro has to offer. Ryan Deal, Greensboro's Chief Creative Economy Officer is our guest today with all the details on a fun-filled creative summer!
www.creativegreensboro.com
Yelp presents the free North Carolina Triangle and Triad Lager than Life Spring Festival. Erik Sommers, Community Manager for Yelp of the Triad , gives us all the details on this exciting event.
In March of 1922 Henry Smith Richardson, heir to the Vicks Vapor Rub fortune formed the community chest, which would become the United Way. This year, we celebrate with The United Way....100 years of impacting our community, lifting up neighborhoods and changing lives, and our very special guest today is Khari Garvin, President and CEO.
https://www.unitedwaygso.org/
Greensboro College is taking on a bold new initiative to support Guilford County’s growing economy and our friends and neighbors looking to advance their skills. It’s called the Center for Innovation and Workforce Development. Dr. Lawrence Czarda is president of Greensboro College, and our guest on this episode.
https://innovationandworkforcedevelopment.greensboro.edu/#
Leadership Greensboro’s 2022 Class is partnering with RePurpose: Food Recovery, A Simple Gesture, Maxie B’s Bakery and Gallins Family Farm for the first ever Mayor’s Food Waste Challenge. Laura Oxner is with RePurpose and Robin Davis is with Maxie B’s.
https://asimplegesturegso.org/repurpose-food-recovery/ https://www.maxieb.com/ https://www.gallinsfarm.com/
April is National Volunteer Month, and there are no shortage of ways to get involved in Greensboro. One of the easiest is A Simple Gesture. Julia Osborne is the National Program Coordinator, and our guest today on Talk City Greensboro.
https://asimplegesturegso.org/
The Tanger Center broke all kinds of records with the launch of the inaugural Broadway season with hits like Wicked, The Lion King and opening this week, Hamilton. Next year's season is just as exciting - Jennie Lannie is the Director of Marketing for the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts and she is our guest on this episode of Talk City Greensboro.
https://www.tangercenter.com/
Cone Health's Women and Children's Hospital opened two years ago at the start of the pandemic. Sue Pedaline, Chief Nursing Officer for Moses Cone Hospital and Vice President of Cone Health's Maternal-Child Service is our guest on this episode.
https://www.conehealth.com/locations/profile/womens-and-childrens-center/
On this episode of Talk City Greensboro, Kentia Smith with Partners Ending Homelessness joins us to talk about and their partnership with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and the 12th Annual Homerun for Homelessness Event.
https://pehgc.org/ https://www.milb.com/greensboro
On this episode our guest is Brittany King with the Greensboro Fire Department, and the amazing Camp Spark, a free, five-day camp for teenage girls, led by female Greensboro Firefighters.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/fire/community-programs/camp-spark
Renowned musician Bobby Previte is coming to Greensboro for a week of live, improvisational shows and masterclasses with students. The residency was made possible with the help of Kate Museelwhite Tobey and The Platform Creative Collective who is our guest on this episode. All of these events are supported by Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
https://www.instagram.com/katemtobey/?hl=en
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprints-live-shows-at-revolution-mill-tickets-274331923167?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
Our guest today is Sterling Freeman, he's the author, illustrator and creator of a fantastic series of children's books..."Good Night Little Dreamer" and "Wake Up Little Dreamer." He's a teacher, speaker...and inspirational creator, and it was our pleasure to have him on the show.
https://www.littlelightseries.com/
We've got one of our favorite guests back today! Masey DeMoss..our Recycling and Waste Reduction Educator for the City of Greensboro is with us and we're talking trash : D All kidding aside...Masey has some great information for all of us when it comes to recycling and waste reduction.
In 2019 6,045 babies were born in Guilford County, 56 didn't celebrate their first birthday, and 64% of these babies were African American from all socioeconomic levels. On February 24th, Guilford County will unveil data for 2022 addressing mother and baby health. Our guest today is Jean Workman who is the Executive Director of Every Baby Guilford.
https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/human-services/health-department/every-baby-guilford
Today we had the pleasure of grabbing a little time via Zoom with Dr. Iulia Vann, Guilford County's Director of Public Health.
On this episode of Talk City, we had the pleasure of talking with Mr. John Swaine about the International Civil Rights Center and Museum and what we're looking forward to in the next year.
On this episode Karen Kixmiller, Senior Budget and Management Analyst for the City is our guest and we're talking Participatory Budgeting...The City of Greensboro fourth cycle of PB is underway, and we've got all the information on how to get involved to be part of the process and make lasting, positive changes to your city and neighborhood.
www.PBGreensboro.com
On this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Alexis Moore with Say Yes Guilford, talking about the partnership with Guilford County Schools to provide students and parents with extra support to everyone who needs it.
https://sayyesguilford.org/
Our guest today is Interim City Manager Chris Wilson. We take a look back at some of last year's highlights here at the city, and look ahead to this year, and all the great things to come.
On this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Victoria Milstein who is the artist behind North Carolina's first and only women's Holocaust monument, which is currently under construction in LeBauer Park.
On this episode our guest is Kentia Smith, Housing Support Specialist for Partners Ending Homelessness. She's here to tell us about some upcoming events that you can volunteer for, and help Partners Ending Homelessness make a difference in the lives of so many struggling with homelessnesss.
On this episode we celebrate!!! We are so excited and honored to have.. Marya Ryals, the Hemphill Branch Librarian Tanika Martin, Youth Services Coordinator with the Greensboro Public Libraries......and..... Brandon Bensley, the Benjamin Branch Librarian..... They are all here to read holiday stories and help us all come together in different faiths and traditions to celebrate the holiday season!
Today we're excited to have Karen Buxton, Greensboro College's new Women's Triathlon Varsity Coach!
We've got a favorite return guest! Sarah Healy, Director of Operations for Downtown Greensboro Inc. is here to give us the details on all the fantastic events taking place in Downtown Greensboro this holiday season.
Today we're excited to have Joe Rieki, the Development Director and chief Big Kid at the Greensboro Children's Museum talking about all the holiday fun...and...sharing a surprise interview with us!!!
Today on Talk City Greensboro we're talking with Nick Helms, the Coordinator of Community Partnerships with Creative Greensboro. This is the team that fills the spaces in the Cultural Arts Center with music, dance, art and all the things we love. We also have Brittany Williams from iAlign Dance Company, one of the organizations that fills those spaces..in this case....with dance!
More information on Creative Activation Partnership Program https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/home/showdocument?id=46837
iAlign Dance Company https://www.ialigndance.com/
This week we're taking a trip over the rainbow! The Wizard of Oz is back on stage at the Carolina Theatre, and we are honored to welcome Roz Fulton, the Executive Director of Community Theatre Greensboro, and Justice Reeves Burke who is playing Dorothy in the show!
Today we're happy to have Beth Sheffield as our guest to talk about the Greensboro Public Library's "One City, One Book" program. This year's selection is There, There by Tommy Orange.
https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/books-media/one-city-one-book