On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Raegan Johnson sits down with Michael Burns, executive director of Northside Community Housing, Inc., and Aaron Williams, chairman of Young Friends of the Ville, and a 4thVille team member. The men talk about the great things unfolding in North St. Louis City, and efforts to bring back the rich culture of the historic African American neighborhood, The Ville. The is the final podcast of this season of Moving Us Forward. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with and learn more about Northside Community Housing & 4theVille at: Websites northsidecommunityhousing.org 4theville.org Email michael@nchistl.org Social FB@NorthsideCommunityHousingInc FB@4theVille Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/Twitter/IG@joconmedia

Dr. Raegan Johnson continues her conversation with Eric Scroggins, the creator of The Opportunity Trust. Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/Twitter/IG@joconmedia

On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Johnson sits down with educator Kim Townsend of The Opportunity Trust. Townsend discusses her proposal for a new school as well as her work to ensure all children’s access to quality education. Learn more about The Opportunity Trust at theopportunitytrust.org Learn more about The Leadership School and connect with Kim Townsend at: leadership-school.org & FB/IG@theleadershipschoolstl Email: info@leadershipschool.org Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/Twitter/IG@joconmedia

On this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Raegan Johnson sits down with Monique Block, communications director of The BALSA Foundation — the philanthropic arm of The BALSA (Biotechnology and Life Science Advising) Group. Block shares how the foundation is providing mentorship, resources, and funding to first-time entrepreneurs to help promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region. Learn more about the BALSA Foundation at balsafoundation.com Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia.

In this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Johnson sits down with Urban Planner Brian Hurd. Brian discusses current community development projects in the St. Louis region, why more diversity in needed in urban planning, and the importance of seeing the field through an equity lens. You can learn more and connect with Brian at: risestl.org and brianhhurd@gmail.com Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by J.J. and Faith for JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia.

In this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Johnson sits down with Kira Van Niel (Better Together Task Force) and Marius Johnson-Malone (Deputy Director of Community Based Studies at Better Together) to discuss details, critiques and the possibilities associated with the proposed St. Louis City/County merger.  ***Updated Information*** Unite STL Refiles Based on community feedback, Unite STL, the political committee working to create a new government in St. Louis City and County, has refiled their proposition to the state of Missouri, taking your feedback into consideration. Changes include: New leadership for a new government will be elected in 2022. The people will vote for Metro Mayor, Metro Prosecutor, and Metro Assessor when they vote for a new Metro Council in November 2022. Clarity on who will serve in transition roles — the folks who will be the transition leaders will be those in office January 1, 2021. Language about St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department pensions is strengthened. Learn more about Better Together at:bettertogetherstl.com Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by J.J. and Faith for JOCON Media, LLC.  The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia.

In this episode of Moving Us Forward, Dr. Johnson sits down with Veta Jeffery. Veta is the senior vice president of community and economic development at Midwest Bank Centre, and leader of the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce (established in 2016).  Veta discusses how the Chamber came about, its strategy, and what its presence means for the St. Louis region. You can connect with Veta Jeffery and learn more about the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce at:Email: vjeffery@midwestbankcentre.comWebsite: hbcstl.com Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @raegans_realm. The audio for this episode was recorded and produced by J.J. and Faith for JOCON Media, LLC. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of JOCON Media, LLC or thePlatform314. Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB/IG/Twitter @joconmedia  Please tune in each week for a new episode. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, and Overcast. Follow JOCON Media on FB, Twitter, and IG @joconmedia. I'm