THE JOHN BONSIGNOR INTERVIEW (Part 6 Special Edition) A Tribute to BENNIE SWAN, the Community Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee and BIG TALK

Send us Fan MailThe John Bonsignor Interview (Part 6 — Special Edition)A Tribute to Bennie Swan, the Community Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee, and Big TalkIn Part 6 of our John Bonsignor series, we pause to honor a remarkable life of service and community leadership — a tribute to the late Bennie Swan, whose impact on Myrtle Beach continues to be felt to this day.Bennie Swan was more than an activist — he was a builder of bridges. After a series of shootings in the Myrtle Beach area, he stepped forward at a critical moment, helping to create what would become the Community Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee — an effort designed not only to recognize the work of law enforcement, but to foster real connection and trust between officers and the communities they serve.Before making Myrtle Beach his home, Swan had spent a lifetime engaged in activism in cities like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He brought that experience, energy, and commitment with him — and quickly became a driving force for positive change along the Grand Strand.Working alongside John Bonsignor, and with the support of leaders including host Randal Wallace and the Myrtle Beach City Council, Swan also played a key role in establishing the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday as a recognized citywide observance. What began as an effort to honor the day has since grown into a broader community celebration — a lasting legacy of vision and persistence.In this special episode, we look back on Bennie Swan’s life and contributions, and then take you back to the beginning — with a rebroadcast of his early appearance on Big Talk with John Bonsignor and Paul Gable, recorded at a time when the Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee was just taking shape — before it even had a name.It’s a rare and powerful snapshot of a movement in its earliest moments.We also take time in this episode to recognize Paul Gable — whose steady presence, professionalism, and commitment to meaningful dialogue helped make Big Talk such an important platform for conversations like these.This is a story of partnership, purpose, and community.A tribute to Bennie Swan… and to the voices that helped turn ideas into lasting change.Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, link to my song   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdw