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Blacklight on Sports Podcast: Coach Ronnie Smith on Basketball, Community, and a Legacy of Service

The Blacklight on Sports Podcast, hosted by Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, featured an inspiring guest: Coach Ronnie Smith. A dedicated basketball coach and retired social worker, Ronnie Smith shared his journey from Springfield, Ohio, to making a lasting impact on the Twin Cities community. A Lifelong Commitment to Basketball and Youth Development […]

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Blacklight On Sports – Charles Hallman & Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald with Brett Buckner

This week, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald sit down with Brett Buckner, a proud third-generation North Minneapolis resident and 1990 graduate of North High. 🏀 From his days as a student-athlete to his impactful work in community and economic development, Brett has never stopped championing equity and progress. As the Managing Director […]

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Part 4 – Unlocking the Path to Homeownership

Unlocking the Path to Homeownership: A New Episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real podcast returns with a powerful episode dedicated to helping Minnesotans achieve sustainable homeownership. Sponsored by the Minnesota Homeownership Center, this discussion provides invaluable insights for first-time and first-generation homebuyers. Sponsored by the Minnesota Homeownership Center The Minnesota Homeownership […]

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‘Blacklight On Sports’ featuring Dr. John Baker

Join hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald as they welcome Dr. John Baker to this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports! Dr. Baker, a Minneapolis North High School alumnus and former basketball standout, has dedicated 26 years to North Minneapolis Public Schools, serving as an educator and community leader. With a doctorate in […]

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‘Blacklight on Sports’ featuring Tracy Byrd MN Teacher of the Year

In this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports, we sit down with Tracy Byrd, an inspiring educator and track and field coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School. Recently named the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Byrd shares his unique journey—from leaving a career in finance to pursuing his true passion for teaching and coaching. […]

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‘Blacklight on Sports’ featuring Onika Nicole Craven

We’re excited to share the latest episode of Blacklight on Sports, now available on the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s website! This week, we feature Onika Nicole Craven, a dynamic motivational speaker, actress, writer, and freelance photographer based in the metro area. Onika is also an educator at Justice Page School in Minneapolis and the co-founder of the […]

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