S1E134 - Leta McCollough Seletzky; Rosalyn Nichols and Janiece Lee; and Karen Vogelsang

Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes

My guests include Leta McCollough Seletzky, author of ‘The Kneeling Man’ with an unbelievably true life story involving a member of her own family. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was shot and killed in Memphis April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel, several people were with him on that balcony including one man who knelt next to him after he was hit trying to render aid. That man was Leta’s father Marrell but there is much more to the story! She joins me to discuss how his being a spy placed him in the center of history. Next, a very important election with significant consequences will be held on October 5 when we select the next Mayor and City Council. MICAH- Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope is hosting a public meeting and forum August 27th at New Sardis Baptist Church. It’s a session for the citizens to realize the importance of voting and a chance to meet some of the candidates to address their concerns face to face. Rev. Rosalyn Nichols and Janiece Lee drop by to discuss. Finally, the importance of early reading skills is a top priority these days as it can define how your child performs in the future. Karen Vogelsang, Executive director of Arise2Read and 2015 Tennessee Teacher of the Year will tell us why children who read proficiently by the third grade have a greater chance for success and how we can help. It’s a powerful RTM both on air and online, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!