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20: S2E7 Langston Center-Guest, Adam Dickson

20: S2E7 Langston Center-Guest, Adam Dickson

FromUnleash Generosity


20: S2E7 Langston Center-Guest, Adam Dickson

FromUnleash Generosity

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Aaron is pleased to be joined by a guest co-host for the first time! Herandy Lucas Pino joined Aaron for a wide-ranging interview with Adam Dickson.  Adam is the Director of the Langston Multicultural Center in Johnson City, TN. Adam is a well respected elected official, civic leader, and self-proclaimed "community gadfly."  He is a strong advocate for increasing diversity in predominantly white Appalachia and committed to sharing stories about African Americans in Appalchia. Herandy serves as an instructor and community liaison at the Langston Center working with Adam. She shares about her experience living in Johnson City as a Latinx Dreamer who recently became a college graduate.Subscribe to the podcast & learn more about Unleash Generosity at https://unleashgenerosity.org. Find us on Facebook,  Instagram, and Twitter.Rate or review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show.Become a Patreon supporter and gain access to perks including early access to episodes, bonus episodes, and invitations to community conversations with other listeners and podcast guests. Thanks to my friend Daniel Couper whose music is featured on this episode.Show NotesHerandy Lucas PinoAdam DicksonLangston CenterAppalachian SoulJosh MancusoDEI AllianceBethel Christian Church-Jonesborough, TN Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center-Johnson City, TNSt. Mary's Catholic Church-Johnson City, TNFirst Baptist Church-Jefferson City, TN Hopwood Memorial Christian Church-Milligan University, TNPioneer Grocery-Jonesborough, TNMilligan UniversityWJHL article about 2019 ETSU Regionalism Summit focusing on disparities in health, education, and economic opportunities
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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