Women for Progress

Marshall Ramsey speaks with Dorothy Stewart, the founder of Women for Progress, and Jazz singer-songwriter Rhonda Richmond who tells her story through song and traces music history from Africa to America.

Air Date: September 13th 2021

The 1955 lynching in Mississippi of Emmett Till shocked the nation and galvanized a generation of civil rights activists who put their lives on the line to battle segregation. Robert H. Mayer shares their stories in his latest book, “In The Name of Emmett Till:&nbsp;How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow”. Listen as award winning author, Robert H. Mayer, talks with Marshall from Bethlehem Pennsylvania.

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Author Robert Mayer “In The Name of Emmett Till" 

Air Date: August 16th 2021

The delta variant forced the 2021 Mississippi Book Festival to go virtual this year. On this episode, we are giving you a taste of what to expect as we interview three of the authors who are set to appear: Susan Cushman (John and Mary Margaret), William Morris (This Magic Moment) and Larry Wells (In Faulkner’s Shadow).

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey: MS Authors; Cushman, Morris and Wells

Air Date: August 23rd 2021

Just as COVID-19 restrictions began easing and families were taking a deep sigh of relief, the delta variant abruptly entered the scene. With it, it brings new mandates, new anxieties, and new questions.&nbsp;Students may experience stress as they return to the classroom and some may even worry about themselves or a loved one becoming ill. Listen as Dr. John Damon, CEO of Canopy Children’s Solutions, talks with Marshall about ways in which you can help your children navigate through it all.&nbsp;

Now You're Talking W/ Marshall Ramsey | The Pandemic and Children's Mental Health w/ Dr. John Damon

Air Date: August 9th 2021

Listen as host Marshall Ramsey talks with educator &amp; author, Dr. LaShawna Fant, about her new children's book, “The Strange Animal Farm.”&nbsp; For more information about Dr. Fant and her children's book “The Strange Animal Farm,”&nbsp;visit <a href="https://lfantbooks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LaShawna Fant | Books (lfantbooks.com)</a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | "The Strange Animal Farm" w/ Educator Dr. LaShawna Fant

Air Date: August 2nd 2021

It’s August in Mississippi and it’s time for a party; a literary party that is, it’s time for the 7th Annual MS Book Festival. Listen as our guest, Literary Director, Ellen Rodgers- Daniels, gives us a behind the scenes look into this year’s festival.&nbsp; For more information about the MS Book Festival, visit <a href="https://msbookfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mississippi Book Festival :: August 21, 2021 (msbookfestival.com)</a>

Now You're Taking w/ Marshall Ramsey | 2021 MS Book Festival

Air Date: July 19th 2021

On this episode we spoke with Lesley Silver, owner of The Attic Gallery, Mississippi’s oldest independent art gallery. Listen as she talks about her love for art, why she believes the business has been around so long and how she plans to celebrate the 50th year anniversary. For more information about The Attic Gallery visit <a href="http://www.atticgalleryvicksburg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Attic Gallery (atticgalleryvicksburg.com)</a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Lesley Silver; A Gem in Vicksburg

Air Date : July 12th 2021

Two time Grammy winning blues legend, Bobby Rush is a celebrated blues musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player who is known for his spectacular live performances. Listen as Marshall sits down with the living blues legend and colorful storyteller to discuss his new autobiography “I Aint Studdin Ya : My American Blues Story”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey| Bobby Rush “I Ain't Studdin' Ya: My American Blues Story” 

Air Date: June 21st 2021

This past year, many families faced major changes in their day-to-day lives because of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With all the unknowns that came with a new virus, many people felt anxious about the "what ifs" and the future. But this stress does not just affect adults, children and teens are also at risk for anxiety. So today we talked co-authors, Dr. Robika Mylroie, Dr. Rachael Whitaker and Dr. Anna Shelby about their new children’s book , “Are you Masking? Feelings about Covid-19”&nbsp;

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | "Are You Masking? Feelings About Covid 19"

Air Date: June 7th 2021

In 1994 a group of community volunteers saw the urgent need to improve the health, literacy, and well-being of Mississippi’s children, and so began the MS Children’s Museum project.&nbsp;That was 27 years ago, and the mission is still going strong and better than ever.&nbsp;Listen as MS Children’s Museum's President/CEO Susan Garrard and Executive Director of the Meridian location, Elizabeth Wilson talk with Marshall about their programs, exhibits and more.

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | MS Children's Museum Moving Forward

Airs Mondays at 10 a.m. on MPB Think Radio

You’ve probably seen his work in a newspaper near you, but now, you can put a voice to the name.On Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey, you’ll hear commentary on the latest news, punch-lines from his latest cartoons, interviews with fellow cancer survivors he’s met along the way and compelling stories of known and unknown people, places, and things of Mississippi.

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