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97.7 is proud to present Community Focus. Community Focus is a public affairs program hosted by one of Boston's community leaders, Darnell Williams. Mr. Williams is President and CEO of...

97.7 is proud to present Community Focus. Community Focus is a public affairs program hosted by one of Boston's community leaders, Darnell Williams. Mr. Williams is President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization providing services and programs in education, career and personal development and employment for African-Americans and other residents of color. Mr. Williams is well-known to and often assists other culturally diverse organizations beyond African Americans. Prior to joining the Urban League, Mr. Williams was Manager of Management Recruitment and Development at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) as well as a Diversity Consultant in private practice.

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Community Focus

Dr. Darnell Williams speaks with Julietta Mayers and Charity Everett

13 DEC 2018 · Recorded 12/12/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (59:51) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Julietta Mayers – Author/Inspirational Speaker Charity Everett – Creative Technologist, Story Teller, Inventor * Core Values * Transitioning from other countries into the US. * Desires to succeed * Entrepreneurship * Engaging, Networking, Inclusion & Delegation. * Leadership

59m 51s
Darnell Williams Speaks With David Carruthers – Author, Inspirational Motivator

6 DEC 2018 · Recorded 12/5/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:15) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : David Carruthers – Author, Inspirational Motivator * Growing Up in Dual Cultures * Societial Inconfidence * Cultural Bondage, Consciousness & Faith * Writing & Publishing Books * David’s Books – Kill Our Giants, Reactors: Why You Do What You Do, You’re Such A Liar, 30 Days of Real.

1h 15s
Darnell Speaks With Gazmine (GiGi) Mason and Wilbur Brown

29 NOV 2018 · 12/2/18 Community Focus Notes Recorded 11/28/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:14) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Gazmine (GiGi) Mason – Olympic Bowling Champion Wilbur Brown – Founder of TRS (Transitional Remedies Soulution) * Bowling on Team USA * Importance of being Consistent & Persistent * PWBA Tournament Spring 2019 * TRS Helping people after Crisis * Psychological First Aid / Social Groups

1h 14s
Darnell Speaks with Brent S Harding

29 NOV 2018 · 11/25/18 Community Focus Notes Recorded 11/11/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:19) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Brent S Harding Brent’s Work Background & Work History * Today’s Economy * Credit & Debt * Building Wealth / Wealth Warriors * Generational Wealth

1h 19s
Darnell Speaks with Rev. Ellis Washington and Denise Kaigler

29 NOV 2018 · Recorded 10/31/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:15) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Rev. Ellis Washington – St Paul AME Church Cambridge Denise Kaigler – MDK Brand Management •National Elections •African American Woman Making History Nationwide in Politics •Voter Oppression •Teaching History to today’s Youth •Learning personal Brands & Professional Goals

1h 15s
Darnell Williams Speaks With Rachel Rollins and Anthony Benoit

28 SEP 2018 · 9/30/18 Community Focus Notes Recorded 9/26/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:15) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Rachel Rollins - Democratic Canidate for Suffolk County DA Anthony Benoit – Presdent of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Tech * DA Challenges * Petty Offenses * Resitivism * Education, Housing, Jobs & Resources * Wealth & Race Disparities * Training Employer Ready Students

1h 15s
Darnell Speaks with Evandro Carvallo

4 SEP 2018 · Recorded 8/29/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:28) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Evandro Carvallo - Mass State Representative/ Suffolk County D.A. Canidate * Loss Of John McCain * Early Influences * Black Excellence * Obama’s Influence * America Going Forward * Expongement / Mandatory Minimums * Suffolk County DA Race * Boston Police Relationship with the DA Office

1h 28s
Darnell Williams Speaks With Anthony Walrond, Liz Miranda, Linda Champion

23 AUG 2018 · Recorded 8/22/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:05:57) Producer: Ron Furr Guests : Anthony Walrond - Woodbine Liz Miranda – State Representative Nominee Linda Champion – Suffolk County DA Nominee * Recent happenings in Washington * Housing in the Boston Communities * Homelessness & Drug Dependency * Problems around the Mass Ave Exit * Cannibus Regulations * Small Businesses * Inspirations & Voting

1h 18s
Darnell Speaks with Shannon McAuliffe and Robert D’Savio

2 AUG 2018 · 8/5/18 Community Focus Notes Recorded 7/18/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (1:00:23) Producer: Ron Furr Guest 1: Robert D’Savio – President Encore Boston Harbor/Wynn Resort Everett * Hospitality Industry & Services * Destination & Gaming Resorts * Infrastructure, T-Stops & Water Shuttles * Career Opportunities, Dealer Schools & Scholarships Guest 2 : Shannon McAuliffe – Suffolk DA Canidate * Background as Public Defender * Elimination of Mandatory Minimums (Low Level Drug Offenses) * Community Policing * Opiod Crisis * Breaking The Pipeline to Prison

1h 24s
Darnell Speaks with Guests Wilton Devon Baker & James O. Morton

25 JUL 2018 · 7/29/18 Community Focus Recorded 7/25/18 Host: Dr. Darnell Williams Runtime (59:56) Producer: Ron Furr Guests: -Wilton Devon Baker – President of the Morehouse Alumni Association & James O. Morton –President/CEO Greater Boston YMCA Subject: * House on the Vinyard Gala * Charity Work the Boston YMCA is part of. * Teen Memberships and the effect on the Community * Commissioner Gross’s induction and BPD’s Relationship with the YMCA * STEM Training & Literacy Day Camp Oppertunities * BPD’s Day Camp Initiative and Achievements

59m 56s

97.7 is proud to present Community Focus. Community Focus is a public affairs program hosted by one of Boston's community leaders, Darnell Williams. Mr. Williams is President and CEO of...

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