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BBG Today: January 1, 2025

BBG Today: January 1, 2025

Released Wednesday, 1st January 2025
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BBG Today: January 1, 2025

BBG Today: January 1, 2025

BBG Today: January 1, 2025

BBG Today: January 1, 2025

Wednesday, 1st January 2025
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A New Year’s Reflection

Air Date: January 1, 2025

Description: Welcome to BBG Today, where we celebrate the rich history, inspiring stories, and upcoming events that shape Black heritage in West Virginia and beyond.

Segments:

  1. Historical Reflection: An overview of the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on Black citizens in the border states, particularly West Virginia.
  2. BBG Story Feature: Honoring the legacy of Mildred V. Leonard, the grandmother of rapper Big Sean, and her roots in the historically Black coal town of Eckman, West Virginia.
  3. Upcoming Events: Details about the WV State MLK Commission's Black Wall Street event taking place in Charleston, WV, from January 10th to January 12th. For more information, contact Tamara Eubanks at 304-545-8928.

    "Savor the Moment"

    BBG Today signs off with a reflection on the significance of Della Hardman Taylor Brown, a beloved West Virginian known for her contributions as an artist, scholar, writer, and community advocate. She often signed off her radio programs with the phrase "savor the moment," encouraging listeners to appreciate the beauty of the present and embrace each experience fully.

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