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Join us on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM on WGXC 90.7 FM for an engaging episode of RACE TALKS®, hosted by Kimberly Y. Erwin, a prominent leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This month’s theme, Be Your BEST Self!, takes inspiration from the Paris Summer Olympics, encouraging listeners to approach life with authenticity, focus, and intentional growth.

Our first Guest TALKER, Tracy Borreson, Founder and CEO of TLB Coaching & Events, will share her insights on "The Power of Authenticity." With over 16 years of experience in marketing and branding, Tracy helps professionals unlock their potential by tapping into their genuine selves. Her approach offers fresh perspectives on what it means to live authentically, both in business and personal life.

Next up, Rev. Dr. Denise Parker Lawrence, an experienced Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor, and author, will introduce her latest book, Walking by Faith. Dr. Lawrence’s philosophy—living life as "the only Bible one may ever read"—provides a unique lens on leadership, community building, and spiritual resilience. Her journey and commitment to uplifting others will offer listeners actionable insights for living with purpose.

We’re also opening up the lines for a roundtable discussion, so be ready to call in with your thoughts and questions! This episode is packed with engaging conversations you won’t want to miss. And of course, production assistant Garrett Roche of The Roche Solid Truth Podcast will be on hand to field any call-ins!

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"Race Talks," hosted by intercultural communicator and author Kimberly Y. Erwin, provides expertise on the topic of race and ethnicity. With the national conversation in the media over racial inequity, ignorance or indifference is not a proper retreat. Erwin enjoys speaking with people from every walk of life, ethnic make-up, and varied perspectives to better instruct, engage, and inform listeners with positive and constructive conversations on all things race and ethnicity — which is very necessary to break down structural and societal racism. No topic is taboo. Here, listeners engage with the host, other expert guest educators, activists, organizers, and community members as they disseminate their knowledge (ie. varying terminologies, historical realities, and current opportunities for engagement) for a better informed, appreciative, and active local citizenry.

About the Host
An educator, writer, and entrepreneur, Erwin enjoyed her studies as a Hudson High School graduate (attending her senior year at Columbia-Greene Community College) and graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta (noted the #1 Historical Black College and University by "U.S. News") where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and French. Upon receiving a Masters in Science degree from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Intercultural Communication, Erwin ventured into the areas of international administration, multicultural leadership, and various teaching positions within the U.S. and globally.

Upon returning to Hudson Valley, Kimberly started a media company (OneUniversal Media) endeavoring to give voice to members in communities experiencing gross inequities who yearn to create common means of communicating and celebrating their identity while still challenging societal norms. Erwin is a founding member of Africa's Daughters of the Diaspora (ADD), she holds volunteer positions as a Hudson Area Library Trustee, an on-air programmer at WGXC-FM, and with the Hudson City School District (where her children's book was informed).