Community Heroes

Series produced by KMOJ-FM

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Community Heroes.

Recognizing true community heroes. These heroes aren't always recognized for what they do for our community and KMOJ would like to thank them and let others know what they do daily to be an asset to their companies and community.


17 Pieces

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Caption: Donna Svedson
Donna Svendsen is the associate director of community action at General Mills, a member of the Council on Foundations. -

  • Added: Nov 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:03
Caption: Gloria Roach Thomas
A description of Reverend Thomas' expertise.....Education Master of Divinity (1998), United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton,...

  • Added: Nov 28, 2014
  • Length: :47
Caption: Karen Kelley-Ariwoola
Karen Kelley-Ariwoola, veteran philanthropic executive and community leader joins Seed, Inc. and the Harvest Network of Schools* as Chief Officer o...

  • Added: Nov 28, 2014
  • Length: :50
Caption: Sharon Sayles-Belton
In 1983, Sayles Belton was elected by the Eighth Ward to the Minneapolis City Council. She was inspired by working with mayor Donald M. Fraser. She...

  • Added: Nov 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:01
Caption: Charlnitta "Mama Chi" Ellis
This from the explanation of the Program Charlnitta Ellis created......Many inner-city young people have grown up in environments where they have n...

  • Added: Nov 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:15
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N. Judge King, 78, a scientist, educator, pilot and entrepreneur known for his prickly wit and broad generosity, died May 26, in Minneapolis, after...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:01
Caption: Bernadeia Johnson
Bernadeia Johnson is, current Superintendent of Schools. Johnson has also served as deputy superintendent of MPS. She was responsible for providing...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 01:43
Caption: Robyne L. Robinson
Robyne L. Robinson was born in Chicago as the younger of two daughters born to schoolteachers. She attended local area schools, graduating from Mor...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 02:16
Caption: Dr. Juneau Robbins
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Juneau K. Robbins is a 1996 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota. A s...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 01:40
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Jimmy Griffin was born in 1917. He was an African American police officer and activist. James Stafford Griffin was from St. Paul, Minnesota. He was...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 01:39
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Ellis F. Bullock is only the third executive director of the Grotto Foundation since its founding in 1964.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: :45
Caption: Dr. Tara Watson
Dr. Tara Watson, owner of Watson’s Chiropractic, became interested in rehab care through her experience as a Division One college athlete at Seton ...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 01:14
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Clarence Hightower, Plymouth, is the Executive Director of the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties, part of a nationwide...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
Caption: Diane Haulcy
Diane Haulcy is a true Community Hero

  • Added: Jan 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:26
Caption: Joyce Norals
Joyce Norals is a true Community Hero

  • Added: Jan 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:54
Caption: Louis King
Louis King is a true Community Hero.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:21
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Sylvia Bartley is a true Community Hero

  • Added: Jan 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:39