Tracey's Keepin' it Real

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]#AfricanAmericanLeadershipForum #BlackMinnesota #TracysKeepinItReal #MinnesotaSpokesmanRecorder #BlackCommunity #SystemsChange #BlackFutures#NorthSideForward #BlackHealth #CommunityOrganizing #BlackLeadershipExecutive Producer/ CEO PublisherTracey Williams-Dillard MSR Digital StudioRay SevilleMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder3744 4th Avenue SouthMinneapolis MN 55409612-827-4021

In this episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real, Tracey Williams-Dillard sits down with Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk to discuss women’s health, access to care, and community-based wellness.Dr. Price-Isuk shares insights on preventative care, education, and the importance of culturally responsive healthcare in improving outcomes for women and families.The conversation also highlights the work of NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, a nonprofit that has served North Minneapolis since 1968 by providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and human services.Watch the full episode to learn more about how community healthcare systems are supporting healing and long-term wellness.Executive Producer/ CEO PublisherTracey Williams-Dillard MSR Digital StudioRay SevilleMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder3744 4th Avenue SouthMinneapolis MN 55409612-827-4021

In this special Black History Month episode of Tracey’s Keepin It Real, Tracey is joined by Alexis Phillips, Supervisor at Webber Park Library, and Isy Ibibo, Librarian at Brooklyn Park Library, for a powerful conversation centered on storytelling, community, and the joy of reading Black history aloud.The conversation invites listeners to the annual Black History Month Read-In at Sumner Library on February 22, from 1–4 PM, and explores what a read-in really is, how everyone can participate (even if public speaking isn’t your thing), and whether attendees can share their own creative work. Alexis and Isy also highlight recommended books and excerpts, reflect on the impact of last year’s read-in, tease what to expect this year, and discuss what makes Sumner Library such a historic and meaningful space — including the importance of the Gary N. Sudduth Collection.This episode is a celebration of Black voices, Black literature, and the role libraries play in preserving culture, memory, and imagination. Whether you’re an avid reader, a writer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to engage with Black History Month, this conversation is for you.Executive Producer/ CEO PublisherTracey Williams-Dillard MSR Digital StudioRay SevilleMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder3744 4th Avenue SouthMinneapolis MN 55409612-827-4021