George Kilpatrick Inspiration For The Nation

Are you married to your money? This week, America's Money Maven Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss the key decisions you have to make with your cash. Tune in!

The city of Syracuse announces a new housing strategy! Commissioner of Neighborhood & Business Development Michael Collins of City of Syracuse is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to tell us what the project is and what it means for Syracuse neighborhoods. Learn more at syracusehousingstrategy.com.

Financial Planner Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network says there are three keys to a successful retirement: Cash Flow/Cash Flow/Cash Flow! Do you know the formula that creates maximum positive cash flow? Check us out this week to find the key! You're listening to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation.

Tune in to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation where we discussing the 56th Annual ScoutPower Event. Scout Executive/CEO Ed Theetge of Longhouse Council BSA, along with Program Director for Northside Learning Center Wilo Matan and 2023 Eagle Scout Lillian Lavalette, gives us the details about Scouting America, and Eagle Scout and what scouting means for the CNY community.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. What are the myths and realities? Zarina Rashid Smith, Nurse Practitioner at Syracuse Community Health talks about this and more here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. Take part in the discussion!

This week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we remember Marjorie Carter, the first Black Teacher in the Syracuse City School district. Let's talk about her legacy and more!

Let's discuss the 2024 Freedom Fund Dinner here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! President Gwen Muok of the Syracuse Onondaga County NAACP, former Longtime Syracuse educator Millie McDade Woods, and President at United Way of Central New York Nancy Kern Eaton gives us the details. Tune in now!

18 months ago, President Joe Biden stepped onto the stage at Onondaga Community College to announce a commitment to bring the world’s leader in “ memory microchip manufacturing”-MICRON selected CNY/Syracuse/Clay to build its 100 Billion Dollar Mega Fab Campus. This week, the President returned with the “cherry on Sunday” full congressional approval and funding of 6.1 billion dollars to jump-start the project. Time to Get on Board! Join in on the conversation here on Inspiration for the Nation with Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC.

Celebrate National Small Business Week here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! Management Executive Dr. Lomax Campbell is here to give tips for entrepreneurs and to talk about creating a national Black business directory. Learn more!

Tune in to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation and get to know the entrepreneur Wayne Wright. He's here to talk about his story, the community transfer of wealth in the black community, it's impact, and more!

When Henry Ford created the assembly line, manufacturing was about the end product. Today, manufacturing has changed. It has advanced! Financial Planner Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network and Senior Vice President for Inclusive Growth Dominic Robinson at CenterState CEO discuss manufacturing and more here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!

"An Actor and a Gentleman" - This week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we remember and pay tribute to the late American actor Louis Gossett Jr.. Tune in now!

Let's talk about the 2024 Syracuse Juneteenth Festival 2024 - "Beyond Their Wildest Dreams". Here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we have all the details for one of Syracuse's best festivals from Syracuse Juneteenth Board members Kevin Henry and Bridget McCarthy. Listen now!

Dr. Ted "Jamal" Grace educated hundreds of children and was an entrepreneur griot. Twenty years later, Syracuse remembers his legacy and his untimely passing by those who knew him best-his children. Join in on the conversation here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation.

Lead in our community is a serious issue that affects our children. Join the 100 Black Men for a lead testing event on April 27 at Syracuse Community Health 930 S. Salina St. and get your kiddos tested between the ages of 1-6! Kiara Van Brackle and J.B. McCampbell are here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to give us details.

Executive Director Reggie Kelley of Rise Above Poverty is on a mission and ministry. His goal is to make sure that children in Onondaga County do not go without basic necessities like toiletries. Learn more here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation.

This week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we discuss the big deal that is the April 8th solar eclipse and the importance of Syracuse being in the path of totality. Physicist Dr. Walter Freeman of Syracuse University physicist unravels the mystery.

This week, American R&B singer and actress known as “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle shares the many projects she's been involved in. Learn more here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!

Founder of the Torin Ellis Brand Torin Ellis is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss the strategies for job seekers including whether you need more than one resume. Listen now!

Leading economic indicators give us a heads-up about changing economic conditions. What are we being told, what’s the message for the broader economy based on recent layoffs within the technology sector? Tune in now to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation and listen to Financial Planner Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC.

Taking action creates change. Whether it's public policy, building wealth, or reducing student loan debt. You must act if you want change. Learn more here from Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!

Tune in now to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation and listen to the Director of Men's Education Sulaiman Nuriddin. This week, we talk about Men Stopping Violence and men's leadership in preventing violence against women and girls. Listen now!

This week on Inspiration for the Nation George Kilpatrick, we have Bishop T. D. Jakes of The Potter’s House. He is here to talk about letting go and the Power of Forgiveness. Join in on the conversation!

This week, we have Tiffany Lloyd of the Allyn Family Foundation on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! She's here to talk about Reproductive Health and Women Empowerment: providing support for women and reproductive health choices. Learn more!

Tune in this week to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to learn more about the "Self-Love Workbook for Black Women". Licensed clinician Rachel Johnson of Half Hood Half Holistic discusses mental health services, specifically for black women and men. Join in on the conversation!

What's good about stew? Everything is in there: Meat, Vegetables, and a broth to warm the soul. You get all of that this week and more with Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC as we review the financial and economic news of the last two months.

NAACP Western Region Director is name to the Commission to study reparations in New York State. Past President of the Syracuse Onondaga NAACP Linda Brown-Robinson is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to give us the details! Tune in.

Collaboration is an essential tool when tackling big issues. Today, there are fewer issues bigger than the sustaining of “ Generational Wealth “ within BIPOC communities. This week, let’s discuss how Co-Branding and Collaboration around these issues have created a platform for success. Tune in on Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC on Inspiration for the Nation.

In her moving memoir, Syracuse native Natasha Alford illustrates the complexity of being multiethnic in Upstate New York and society’s flawed teachings about matters of identity. Join in the conversation here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!

Learn more about Interrogating the Racial Wealth Gap March 28th at Syracuse University: A 3-year commitment to study a multifaceted and complicated problem by Syracuse University with community input. Kendall Phillips, Ph.D., Interim Director for The Lender Center for Social Justice, and Postdoctoral Research Fellows J Coley, PhD, Mauricio Mercado, PhD, gives us the details here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation!

The book Beyond the Underground: Aunt Harriet, The Moses of Our People tells the story of this iconic woman Harriet Tubman by members of her own family. Michele Jones Galvin of the Department of Social Services, an author along with Joyce Stokes Jones, is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to tell us more about the book! Listen now.

Temar Underwood is the Artistic Director at the Redhouse Arts Center, and he's here to talk about how the Redhouse supports local artists through community theater! Tune in here on Inspiration for the Nation George Kilpatrick to learn more.

Check out this week's episode of George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation featuring NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins! She's here with Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC to discusses affordable housing, the vote, and her support for the arts in Central New York! Tune in!

Education and literacy are key! George Kilpatrick gives commentary on hot topics and more here on Inspiration for the Nation. Check it out!

Learn more about the massive hiring event happening at the Turning Stone Resort Casino on 3/15 and 3/16, consisting of both seasonal and permanent opportunities. Jerry Marrello, VP Regional Casino Operations at Turning Stone Enterprises, has the details here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! Tune in.

This week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we get to take a look at the marvelous journey of Cassandra Jones Ingram, the first African-American female police officer in the city of Syracuse in history. Join in on the conversation!

Executive Director Raquan Pride-Green is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to provide detailed updates on Blueprint 15. Tune in to learn more!

Let's learn more about Dr. Tanya Paul here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! She is a physician in Syracuse who practices in Auburn, NY, and she's here to tell us about her journey and more.

Interest rates and inflation have risen for the first time in 42 years. More than half of the adult population has never experienced this. The emotions associated with this fact are strong and may cloud your ability to see positive changes all around you. Disinflation is the goal! Learn more from Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC.