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Straight From The Heart

Kim Davis
Kansas City
Venezuela
Heartland Black Chamber Of Commerce
Black Contractors
Gerrymandering
Frank White
American Imperialism
Political Representation
Economic Development
Congressional Black Caucus
Black Political Movements
Jackson County
CDL License
Trucking Industry
Civil War
Oil Prices
Civic Engagement
Democracy
Civil Rights Movement
Christianity

Hosted by Kim Davis, CEO & President of the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, Straight from the Heart is where truth meets courage. Every week, we cut through the noise…no fluff…just honest conversations, real facts and real solutions. From tough questions to untold stories, we’re here to educate, empower, and spark meaningful conversations that matter to our community. This is the space where ... more

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Courtney Richardson grew up in the Forties, the Kansas City neighborhood, got kicked out of Lincoln High, and did a year in juvenile lockup before he turned 16. By 19 he owned his first rental property. Today he’s the kid who mailed demo tapes to No ... more

Ajamu Webster is back in Kansas City, and he brought a challenge with him.

He spent 42 years here as a structural engineer and community organizer before moving to Ghana, and he sits down with Kim Davis to talk about the thing he's been building for... more

Harold Fears is back, and this time the plan he laid out on Episode 12 isn't a plan anymore. It's running.

Harold sits down with Kim Davis to share what's happening at Ares CDL Institute right now. He's already working inside the Topeka Correctional... more

In this episode of Straight From the Heart, host Kim Davis sits down with Eric Murray, entrepreneur and candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, for a conversation about leadership and the future of Kansas communities.

He grew up in Wyandotte County... more

On this episode of Straight From The Heart, we sit down with Patricia Stouffer, better known as Patti Cakes a breast cancer survivor and creator of Three Ts and a Nana.

Patty shares her journey through an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis and the e... more

In this episode of Straight From the Heart, we continue our discussion of Epstein, shifting the focus from headlines to home. Joined by Brandy Williams of MOCSA, we talk about what sexual abuse really looks like beyond high-profile cases and into our... more

In this episode of Straight From the Heart, we sit down with Bishop Mark Tolbert, pastor, entrepreneur, educator, and civic leader for a conversation about what happens when faith is lived out beyond Sunday and into the community.

From building chur... more

In this episode of Straight From the Heart, we sit down with a Kansas City prosecutor, Melesa Johnson , who’s making tough decisions under intense public scrutiny.

What really happens behind the scenes when cases don’t get charged? Why do some legal... more

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Recent Guests

Brittney Hugunin
CEO and Sole Owner of Rapture Marketing Agency
Rapture Marketing Agency
Episode: E15 - Who’s Really in Control When Voters Stay Home?
Harold William Fears
Founder of Ares CDL Institute, passionate about helping underserved communities and returning citizens.
Ares CDL Institute
Episode: E12 - From Prison to a $100K Career: How He Did It In Just 1 Year
Crystal Watson
First Black woman elected mayor of Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
Episode: E9 - Christal Watson: The First Black Woman Mayor of KCK Speaks Out
Raquel Adams
Director of Development at the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce
Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce
Episode: E5 - Is Frank White’s Recall Worth It? Facts, Myths & What’s Really at Stake
Carlos Gomez
Executive at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
Episode: E3 - Why Collaboration Beats Competition Every Time
Khalid Abdulqaadir
Friend of Kim Davis who helps dissect complex social issues
Episode: E2 - The Disconnect Between Church, Politics & the People

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Kim Davis
Host and CEO & President of the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce; facilitates conversations on local politics, community empowerment, and economic development.

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E15 - Who’s Really in Control When Voters Stay Home?
Q: When it was time to vote, what elections do you vote for?
Brittney expresses that she pays the most attention to the presidential election but acknowledges the importance of state elections for day-to-day life.
E15 - Who’s Really in Control When Voters Stay Home?
Q: What do you know about voting?
Brittney admits her knowledge is minimal, mentioning her experience with registering at the DMV and confusion about the voting process.
E14 - Are We the Bad Guys? How America Repeats Its Own History
Q: What happens to me as a small business?
The speakers discuss the interconnectedness of supply chains and how global events affect the economy, particularly for individuals in business, emphasizing the importance of monitoring expenses as prices fluctuate.
E11 - Why Black History Keeps Disappearing? With Shawn Edwards
Q: If you had total control of what's happening now in media, especially for our next generation, what would you do differently?
Shawn Edwards suggests shutting down social media platforms to focus on teaching basic educational fundamentals to students, encouraging financial literacy and realism regarding career aspirations.
E6 - Is AI Leaving Black Communities Behind?
Q: How can we, as a community, ensure that the AI tools being developed and used are fair, unbiased, and actually work to benefit us?
We can advocate for an AI oversight committee to ensure that AI tools are evaluated for fairness and biases.

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1. Brittney Hugunin
2. Harold William Fears
3. Crystal Watson
4. Raquel Adams
5. Carlos Gomez
6. Khalid Abdulqaadir

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