DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Sunday's episode of Real Conversations looked at what it means to be a Black student in America's education system.
In this episode:
- Jasmine Butler talks with Kim Riley Quinn, Reuben Moore, and Dr. Granberry Pugh about organizations and clubs that serve Black students in the Quad-City area. They discuss the impact they have on students and the community.
- Tim Stinson speaks with James Andrews and Dr. Goldstone about their commitment to supporting Black students and ensuring they have the resources they need to grow academically and personally. Mr. Andrews and Dr. Goldstone shared insight into the various initiatives and programs they have implemented to create an inclusive and supportive environment for Black students.
- Redrick Terry talks with Ty Lewis about what it means to be black professionally at a young age. He also talks about the Embrace Race event with Tracy Singleton and Kent Pilcher. Embrace Race is an annual event that exposes Quad-City youth to other cultures and begins building relationships with people they might not normally sit around the table with. Students will sit and eat lunch with his CEOs and business executives from the Quad Cities.
- Evan Denton speaks with high school students from Rock Island High School and students from Assumption High School about what it means to be a Black student today. Rock Island High School students participate in the African American Heritage Club, a safe space for Black students to gather and discuss social issues.
Real Conversations in the QC is a program affiliated with Davenport's Lincoln Center. Hosts and guests will cover a variety of topics, with a focus on the experiences of people of color at QCA.
Each month, Terry, Denton, Stinson, and Butler will discuss topics that affect the community with people in the Quad Cities community.
Real Conversations airs monthly on KWQC-TV6 and online.
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