Someone You Should Know

Series produced by KMOJ-FM

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A series of short segments featuring community leaders.

Sharing the experiences of thought leaders and people the community should know about.

This project is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


13 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Barry Rodgers
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Barry came to Minnesota in 1970’s and partnered with other African American Accountants to help to start a local chapter of the National Associatio...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Barry Rodgers
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Barry is an Independent CPA who helps organizations understand how to manage their federal funding.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Chanda Smith-Baker
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Chanda amplifies community voices through leadership centering integrity and consistency.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:01
Karl Benson
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Karl comes from a sports marketing background and lives to amplify and build up Black Men in a positive way across Minnesota.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Karon Cunningham
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Karon has worked in public education for over 20 years. Her main goal is to be a voice for students of color while holding them to high expectation...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Larry Fitzgerald
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Larry manages and operates the National Programming Network which is a sports syndicate.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:01
Shawn Lewis
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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As a native Minnesotan Shawn recalls his childhood memories being outdoors as a way to pass time unlike most of the current generation.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: :58
Shawn Lewis
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Shawn is the Project Coordinator for the Minneapolis Parks Foundation.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Teto Wilson
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Teto speaks on his passion for serving community by using his barbershop as a home base for community enrichment.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Desi Williamson
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Desi speaks about the books he has published that gives readers tools and motivation to help change their lives.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: :59
Charles Morgan
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Charles believes that the family is the main issue behind people who seek therapy and how it effects family dynamics generationally.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:01
Desi Williamson
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Desi is an Alcohol and drug counselor as well as professional speaker.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00
Charles Morgan
From: KMOJ-FM
Series: Someone You Should Know
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Former CEO of Union Gospel Mission shares his insight on training people in various communities from local leaders to therapist to achieve their op...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:00