Tracey's Keepin' it Real
Tracey's Keepin' it Real
Podcast Description
Hosted by Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real delivers honest, unfiltered conversations with community leaders, changemakers, and everyday people who are making a difference. From housing and health to education, equity, and empowerment—this podcast dives into the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s Black communities and beyond. Whether it's shedding light on systemic challenges or celebrating local success stories, Tracey keeps it real—always.New episodes drop regularly. Tune in, learn something new, and be part of the change.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as community empowerment, social justice, culture, and personal growth, with episodes highlighting topics like racial equity, entrepreneurship, and healing through gardening, exemplified by discussions with guests like De’Vonna Pittman on building purpose-driven brands and Candace Yates on the therapeutic benefits of gardening.
Hosted by Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real delivers honest, unfiltered conversations with community leaders, changemakers, and everyday people who are making a difference. From housing and health to education, equity, and empowerment—this podcast dives into the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s Black communities and beyond. Whether it’s shedding light on systemic challenges or celebrating local success stories, Tracey keeps it real—always.
New episodes drop regularly. Tune in, learn something new, and be part of the change.
In this episode of Tracy's Keepin' It Real, host Tracy sits down with
Dara Beevas (CEO) and Shanaya Dungey (COO) of the African-American Leadership Forum – Minnesota's premier Black-led think and do tank – to discuss their 20-year mission to drive systemic change for Black Minnesotans.
Topics covered:
– The Forum's six pillars: education, health, public safety, generational wealth, economic prosperity, and environmental justice
– What a ”think and do tank” actually does for the community
– Policy advocacy at the Minnesota State Capitol, including AI and jobs
– North Side Forward — a $1.5 billion community-led plan for North Minneapolis
– The Leadership Academy Fellowship — applications are open NOW
– How Black men can join the current health focus group
– How YOU can get involved and make your voice heard
🔗 Learn more & get involved: aalftc.org
📧 Health focus group inquiries: [email protected]
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#MinnesotaSpokesmanRecorder #BlackCommunity #SystemsChange #BlackFutures
#NorthSideForward #BlackHealth #CommunityOrganizing #BlackLeadership
Executive Producer/ CEO Publisher
Tracey Williams-Dillard
MSR Digital Studio
Ray Seville
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
3744 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55409
612-827-4021
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