Best Richard E Peck Podcasts (2025)

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John Holdsclaw 8072025 51:55

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August 7, 2025Interview with John Holdsclaw IV, President & CEO of Rochdale CapitalOn this episode of Everything Co-op, John Holdsclaw IV, President and CEO of Rochdale Capital, explores the challenges and opportunities facing financial institutions and shares exciting new initiatives at Rochdale Capital.Rochdale Capital is a national non-profit co…

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Ginger Rumph & Silvia Inez Salazar discuss their Partnership and Efforts to promote Community Ownership & Housing Justice 57:17

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Vernon Oakes interviews Ginger Rumph, Executive Director of the Douglass Community Land Trust (Douglass CLT), and Silvia Inéz Salazar, Co-president of the 1417 N Street, NW Cooperative. Together, they explore the collaboration between their organizations and share insights into their ongoing initiatives.Ginger Rumph is the founding Executive Direct…

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Dr Perry Everything-7-3_2025-07-03_1548 51:14

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July 3, 2025Dr. Andre M. Perry, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and director of the Center for Community Uplift, shares his insights on how community-led approaches can drive investment into historically underfunded neighborhoods.Dr. Andre M. Perry is a nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and educat…

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Michael Peck n Chris Clamp 6262025 53:59

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June 26, 2025 - Michael Peck and Dr. Christina Clamp to discuss the 2nd Volume of "Humanity@Work&life-Global Diffusion of the Mondragon Cooperative Ecosystem Experience.”Michael Peck co-founded 1worker1vote in 2014, alongside ten advisory board members, to build on the 2009 United Steelworkers/Mondragon Collaboration MOU and the 2012 Union-Coop Mod…

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Renee Hatcher Explores the Vital Role of Solidarity Economy and Cooperatives 54:26

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March 27, 2025Everything Co-op continues its Women’s History Month series centering on the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” set by the National Women’s History Alliance. This episode features Renee Hatcher, Professor and Director of the Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic at UIC Law. Vernon and …

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E. Kim Coontz discusses the Impact of Cooperative Development on Future Generations 51:48

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March 20, 2025Everything Co-op continues its Women’s History Month series, that follows the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” set by the National Women’s History Alliance. This episode features E. Kim Coontz, Executive Director for the California Center for Cooperative (CCCD). Vernon and Kim discuss how her wo…

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Stacey Sutton Ph.D. and Assata Richards discuss Components of Building a Solidarity Economy 54:52

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March 13. 2025 - Everything Co-op continues its Women’s History Month series with the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” set by the National Women’s History Alliance. This episode features cooperative advocates Stacey Sutton Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, and Assata Richards,…

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Jessica Gordon Nembhard & Ahzjah-Netjer Simons Share Insights Learned from Black Women Cooperators 54:01

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March 6, 2025 - Everything Co-op launches its Women’s History Month series. The 2025 theme, set by the National Women’s History Alliance, is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” celebrating women leaders in education and mentorship. The inaugural episode of the series features cooperative advocates Jessica Gordon-Nemb…

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Village of Leaders Thriving for Solidarity discuss its Co-op Ecosystem for Returning Citizens 55:56

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February 27, 2025 - This episode marks the conclusion of Everything Co-op's Black History Month series, focusing on the 2025 theme set by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): "African Americans and Labor." This theme examines how different forms of labor—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and v…

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Vernon Oakes discusses the history of "African Americans and Labor." 45:17

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February 13, 2025 - Everything Co-op continues its Black History Month series, exploring the 2025 theme designated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): "African Americans and Labor." This theme highlights the diverse ways labor—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—has shaped the …

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Julian Hill discusses Black History Month Theme, "African Americans and Labor" 52:30

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February 6, 2025Everything Co-op inaugurates its Black History Month series. The theme for the 2025 Black History Month, as designated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is "African Americans and Labor." This theme emphasizes the significant and varied ways in which different forms of labor—both free and …

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Patton McDowell Discusses Services and Foundational Pillars of PMA Nonprofit Leadership 48:23

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January 30, 2025Patton McDowell, the founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership, shares insights into the firm's services and core principles. PMA Nonprofit Leadership is a consulting firm dedicated to helping skilled individuals thrive in nonprofit leadership through three primary offerings: providing valuable content and resources, offering personalized…

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amaha sellassie discusses Gem City Market and the Cooperative Agenda of 2025 54:33

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January 23, 2025amaha sellassie, the board president of Gem City Market and Vernon discuss the progression of of Gem City Market and the cooperative agenda of 2025, in the Year of the Co-op.amaha sellassie is a peace builder, social healer, freedom fighter, network weaver and lover of humanity. amaha is a practitioner scholar dedicated to building …

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Malik Kenyatta Yakini, Discusses Food Sovereignty, and the Detroit People’s Food Co-op 56:19

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January 16, 2025Malik Kenyatta Yakini, Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN). Vernon and Malik discuss the food sovereignty movement, and the Detroit Peoples Food Co-op's progress and challenges since its opening.Malik Kenyatta Yakini is an activist and educator who is committed to freedom and justice for African pe…

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Ron Hantz, ED of the Network for Developing Conscious Communities, Discusses Growth Opportunities in the Co-op Movement 52:44

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January 2, 2025Ron Hantz, Executive Director of the Network Developing Conscious Communities (NDCC), offers insights into the growth required in the co-op movement within Black communities and outlines plans for NDCC for the forthcoming year.Ron Hantz has been instrumental in advocating a new community development paradigm based on “conscious commu…

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Adrian Roman, Highlights Cooperative Consulting Services, a Selection from the 2024 Holiday List 57:15

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December 26, 2024Everything Co-op continues to highlight choices from its 2024 Holiday list. This episode features an interview with Adrian Roman, co-owner of Colmenar Cooperative Consulting (Colmenar). Adrian discusses how the Colmenar team leverages their experiences as immigrants and their skills in navigating diverse cultures, languages, system…

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Alicia Simmons Highlights Frontier Co-op's Selections from Everything Co-op's 2024 Holiday List 55:01

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December 19. 2024The program continues to highlight choices from its 2024 Holiday list. This episode includes an interview with Alicia Simmons, Senior Sustainability Manager at Frontier Co-op. Vernon and Alicia discuss Frontiers Co-op Market, Organic Certified Ceylon Cinnamon, and its Aura Cacia Relaxation Essential Oils Kit and Celestial Diffuser,…

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Kevin O'Brien and Matthew Epperson Launch Everything Co-op's 2024 Holiday List Picks 53:23

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December 5, 2024"Everything Co-op" launches showcase of selected picks from its 2024 Holiday list. The premiere episode features an interview with Kevin O'Brien, founder and general manager of Worx Printing, and Matthew Epperson, Employee Ownership domain expert. Vernon and his guests will explore the "There's A Co-Op For That!" mug and delve into …

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Alex Smith Highlights the Community Purchasing Alliance an Everything Co-op Holiday List Selection 54:36

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December 12, 2024Everything Co-op continues to highlight choices from its 2024 Holiday list. In this episode Vernon interviews Alex Keivahn Smith, the Senior Program Director at the Community Purchasing Alliance (CPA). Vernon and Alex explore how the CPA utilizes the collective purchasing power of community institutions to foster sustainability, eq…

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Pamela Standing, the ED of the MNIBA, Outlines Strategies to Link Indigenous Business Owners with Resources 54:18

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November 21, 2024In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Vernon interviews Pamela Standing, Co-Executive Director of the Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance (MNIBA). Pamela shares strategies MNIBA employs to connect Indigenous business owners with resources.Pamela Standing's experience demonstrates that Indigenous-run organizations and…

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Mike Houston discusses the Remodeling and Reopening of TPSS Food Co-op 53:49

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November 14, 2024In this episode, an interview with Mike Houston, General Manager of the Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op (TPSS), is featured. Mike discusses the complete remodeling process of TPSS, detailing how cooperative priorities were leveraged to preserve jobs, support the community, and enhance the modernization and efficiency of the sp…

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Doug O'Brien's Post-Election Analysis: The Future for Co-ops 53:00

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November 7, 2024This episode features Doug O'Brien, President & CEO of the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA). Vernon and Doug delve into election results and the implications for cooperatives. Doug O'Brien is the President & CEO National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) He wo…

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Dr. Diane Kern and Valarie Davis, JD, discuss Being Well While Black and its Black Voter Guides 55:15

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October 31, 2024This episode includes an interview with Dr. Diane Kern, a psychotherapist, and Valarie E. Davis, JD, who are both ardent advocates for social justice. Vernon and his guests explore the development of Being Well While Black, an initiative established at the onset of the COVID pandemic to offer resources aiding the community in coping…

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Presidential Candidate Comparison to the Cooperative Values and Principles 43:20

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October 24, 2024Vernon Oakes, the host of Everything Co-op, conducts a comparative analysis of the cooperative values and principles of the presidential candidates.By Everything Co-op

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Nathan Schneider discusses the role cooperatives play in creating a cooperative economy 55:34

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October 17, 2024Nathan Schneider, a media studies professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, explores the significant role cooperatives have in restoring our belief in a creative and robust democracy. As a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, Nathan Schneider leads the Media Economies Design Lab and is deeply involved with his stu…

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2024 IMPACT Conference' Cooperative Leaders & Scholars Share their Stories 49:56

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2024 IMPACT Conference' Cooperative Leaders & Scholars Share their Stories by Everything Co-opBy Everything Co-op

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Everything Co-op TEAM Interviews Its Host, Vernon Oakes 52:19

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October 10, 2024Following Vernon Oakes' induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame on October 3rd, the Everything Co-op team paused to celebrate his achievements and honor his contributions. Team members Justin Franks, Rob McClinton, and Pat Thornton interviewed Vernon to reflect on his cooperative journey, and to congratulate him on his Hall of F…

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Clifford Rosenthal, 2024 Inductee Into The Co-op Hall Of Fame, Reflects On His Cooperative Journey 55:38

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September 19, 2024In this episode Everything Co-op continues to honor the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees, featuring an interview with Clifford (Cliff) Rosenthal. Cliff and Vernon explore his extensive contributions to the cooperative movement throughout his career.Cliff Rosenthal’s impact on community development finance spans decades. As …

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Tony Bedard, Inductee Into The Cooperative Hall Of Fame, Reflects On His Cooperative Journey 55:32

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September 26, 2024This episode of Everything Co-op continues the tribute to the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees. It features an interview with Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op. Tony and Vernon discuss his significant contributions to the cooperative movement over the course of his career.Tony Bedard joined Frontier Co-op in 1991 and becam…

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Live broadcast from the Worker Co-op Conference with Zen Trenholm & Mavery 55:23

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September 12, 2024Vernon conducts live interviews with Mavery Davis, Treasurer of the Board of Directors at the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, and Zen Trenholm, Director of Employee Ownership Cities and Policy at the Democracy At Work Institute, during the 2024 Co-op Worker Conference. They discuss the services offered by both organization…

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Christina Clamp, 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee, discusses her Cooperative Journey 53:58

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September 5, 2024Everything Co-op continues its series continue honoring the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees, featuring an interview with Christina Clamp, the retired director of the Center for Co-operatives and Community Economic Development. Christina and Vernon explore her extensive contributions to the cooperative movement throughout he…

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Noel Raboy and Donna Dizon, discuss the Framework and Benefits of Cooperative Insurance 55:19

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August 29, 2024 Noel Raboy, the President and CEO, along with Donna Dizon, the VP for Administration & Corporate Planning at CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative, explore the structure and benefits of Cooperative Insurance.CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative is a leading cooperative insurance organization based in the Philippines…

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Dr. Gordon Nembhard Recognizes Nannie Helen Burroughs, 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame Unsung Hero 59:26

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August 22, 2024Everything Co-op kicks off its commemoration of the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees. As we approach the Awards Ceremony on October 3rd, Vernon interviews Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D., a professor at John Jay College and social justice advocate. Dr. Gordon Nembhard discusses Nannie Helen Burroughs, who will be posthumously i…

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Live Broadcast from the Federation of Southern Cooperatives LAF's 57th Annual Meeting 52:35

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Everything Co-op Broadcasts Live from the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund's 57th Annual Meeting. Vernon interviews Ben Burkette, Tremelle Sherman, and founding members John Zippert, Carol Zippert and Otis Williams. The guests discuss the Annual meeting, history and evolution of the Federation, and the Federation of Southern…

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Shevanthi Daniel-Rabkin and Theodora Rodine discuss the 2024 Worker Co-op Conference 59:32

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August 8, 2024This episode features an interview with Shevanthi Daniel-Rabkin, Senior Program Director of DAWI, and Theodora Rodine, Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator for the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives. They will discuss the upcoming 2024 Worker Co-op Conference (WCC24), set to take place in Chicago, IL from September 12-14. C…

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Monica Rainge Explores Key Insights From her Experience as an Advocate and Advisor at USDA. 51:58

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August 1, 2024This week's episode features an interview with Monica Armster Rainge, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Vernon and Monica explore key insights from her experience as an advocate and advisor at USDA.Monica Armster Rainge is a globally recognized agricultural lawyer, mediator, and farm advocate. She is one of …

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April De Simone Explores the Impact of the "Practice of Democracy" and "Democracy is.." 54:05

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July 24, 2024Vernon interviews April De Simone, founder of the Practice of Democracy (PoD). Vernon and April explore how her initiatives, particularly in affordable cooperative-mutualist housing, have expanded and influenced the broader objectives of PoD.April De Simone, the founder of the Practice of Democracy, and curator of Democracy is..., is a…

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Dr. Cynthia Pinchback-Hines Shares Insights from her Experience in Cooperative Development 52:07

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July 11, 2024Vernon conducts an interview with Dr. Cynthia Pinchback-Hines, a Racial Justice Educator and Co-op Developer at Co-op Cincy. They delve into significant insights from Cynthia's work with cooperatives during the facilitation of "Power in Numbers: Black Co-op U," and discuss the experiences of the most recent graduating cohort.Dr. Cynthi…

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Julian Hill offers Insights on Governance, Contracts, Regulatory Compliance, and Solidarity Law 52:40

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July 4, 2024Vernon interviews Julian Hill, an abolitionist and lawyer specializing in the solidarity economy. Vernon and Julian explore key insights from Julian's experience working with cooperatives, collectives, nonprofits, and small businesses.Julian Hill is an assistant professor at Georgia State University College of Law. Hill is a teacher, li…

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Amaha Sellassie discusses Gem City's Role in Addressing food insecurity and Building Community. 52:42

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July 4, 2024Vernon interviews amaha sellassie, the board president of Gem City Market. amaha discusses the development of Gem City Market and its contribution to addressing food insecurity and building community. amaha sellassie is a peace builder, social healer, freedom fighter, network weaver and lover of humanity. amaha is a practitioner scholar…

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Matthew Epperson discusses Zolidar's App for Business Conversions to Employee Ownership 54:14

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June 20, 2024Vernon Interviews Matthew Epperson, Employee Ownership Domain Expert for Zolidar. Zolidar is a startup app company that is building the “easy button” for small to medium enterprises to convert their business to employee-owned enterprises.In 2017 Matthew founded the Georgia Co-op Development Center, the only statewide technical assistan…

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Live from Black Co-op Agenda Conference w/ Mayor Melvin Carter, Christina NIcholson & Jessica James 55:00

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June 13, 2024On June 13, 2024, during the live Broadcast from the National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda titled "Economic Wealth: Power of Black Cooperative Enterprises,” hosted by the Network for Developing Conscious Communities, Vernon Oakes interviews Mayor Melvin Carter, Christina Nicholson and Jessica James.The conference was a contin…

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Mary Alex Blanton discusses the 2024 Co-op Innovation Award 52:54

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June 6, 2024Vernon is host an interview with Mary Alex Blanton, Senior VP at National Cooperative Bank (NCB). During the interview Mary Alex discusses the 2024 Co-op Innovation Award.National Cooperative Bank in partnership with Capital Impact Partners, has sponsored the Co-op Innovation Award to empower organizations to increase economic opportuni…

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Simon Vansintjan discusses Music Platform Mirlo, and how it Supports Musicians 51:42

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May 30, 2024Vernon interviews Simon Vansintjan, a programmer and organizer in Washington, DC. During the interview Simon discusses his most recent venture to develop a music platform co-op called Mirlo, and how this platform is supporting musicians.Simon Vansintjan is a programmer and mutual aid, solidarity economy, and dual power organizer in Wash…

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Jamila Medley discuss the Partnership Action Fund & Collective Courage Fund 52:42

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May 23, 2024 Vernon interviews Jamila Medley, Collective Courage Moderator at the Partnership Action Fund. During the interview Jamila shares insights from their personal cooperative journey, and discusses the Collective Courage Fund. Jamila Medley leverages experience working within the economic and racial justice movements to support organization…

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Taryn Tymus & Andrea Tucker discuss the History of Champlain Court Cooperative 52:07

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May 9, 2024Vernon interviews Taryn Tymus and Andrea Tucker, who hold the positions of President and Vice President at the Champlain Court Cooperative (CCC) in Washington, DC. During the discussion, Taryn and Andrea delve into the cooperative’s role within their community and share insights from their own personal cooperative journey.Taryn Tymus, a …

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Ron Hantz discusses National Conference "Economic Wealth: Power of Black Cooperative Enterprises" 50:10

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4-22-2024Ron Hantz, Executive Director of the Network for Developing Conscious Communities (NDCC), discusses the upcoming 4th Annual National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda, "Economic Wealth: Power of Black Cooperative Enterprises,” which will be held June 13 -15, 2024, at 214 4th Street E, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101.Ron has been instrume…

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Michelle Roth discusses the League of Southeastern Credit Unions' Advocacy 54:55

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April 25, 2025Vernon interviews Michelle Roth, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). Vernon and Michelle discuss LSCU's Advocacy, and Alabama's most recent legislative session.In the role as Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Michelle Roth directs the League’s lobbying and advocacy efforts…

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Stacey Sutton Ph.D. discusses Solidarity Economy and Real Black Utopias 54:32

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April 18, 2024Vernon interviews Stacey Sutton Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Sutton and Vernon will discuss her research on Real Black Utopias, and the Chicago Community Wealth Building Ecosystem (CCWBE).Stacey Sutton is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago in the Department of Urban Pl…

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Micha Josephy Carolyn Edsell-Vetter & Johan Matthews discuss CFNE Programs 55:00

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April 11, 2024Micha Josephy, Executive Director, Carolyn Edsell-Vetter, Program Director, and Johan Matthews, Ecosystem Strategy Manager of the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast (CFNE) discuss CFNE's initiatives and programs.As Executive Director, Micha Josephy is responsible for executive leadership, program development, capitalization, and operat…