Midland In Our Own Words

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Dr. Betty Jones visits with Delois Leapheart

2021-06-1654:57

Delois shares stories of her life as a professional in the workplace as well as a wife and mother. She certainly has a story to tell and is ready to share it.

Afua Ofori-Darko, of ARM (Anti-Racist Midland) catches up with Victor Atiemo- Obeng

2021-06-0150:37

Victor talks about his life starting out at Dow Chemical, his ties to Ghana and his hopes for our community and world. Victors ability to be open and honest pulls you in to his incredible story.

Dr. Betty Jones visits with Dr. Linneaus Dorman

2021-05-0451:57

Dr. Dorman has a rich, vibrant history in the Midland community and beyond. As the first professional person of color recruited by Dow Chemical, Dr. Dorman has a wonderfully engaging story to share. This Podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productions for more information or to have your story told, drop us a note at www.tridgemediaproductions.com or contact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Theophilus Leapheart chats with Ron Haughton

2021-04-2001:09:57

hear Ron's stories about starting his career at Dow Chemical Co., the Vietnam war and recruiting employees to come to Dow during a tumultuous time in the 60's. Ron shares is love for Midland, even through tough times and his love for education and the importance of learning. This podcasts is produced by Tridge Media ProductionsFor more information or to have your story told, drop us a note at www.tridgemediaproductions.com or contact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Keri Kenney with ARM (Anti-Racist Midland) sits down with Smallwood Holoman

2021-04-2001:13:05

Smallwood Shares his experiences in Midland as a Chemist, Being involved in the community, and looking past yourself and showing love and grace to others. This Podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productionsfor more information or to have your story told, drop us a notewww.tridgemediaproductions.comcontact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Randi Kawakita interviews the fascinating Jeanne Lound Shaller

2021-04-0601:19:51

Hear Jeanne's story and her passion for peace, conflict resolution, faith and community. This podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productions. To learn more or to have your story told, please contact us at www.tridgemediaproductions.com or drop us a note at contact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Randi Kawakita sits down with Larry Levy

2021-04-0501:06:04

Larry Levy shares his story of Growing up outside of Rochester, NY as a member of the Jewish community, attending Ohio Wesleyan University, tolerance and his incredible love story! This podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productions.For more information or to have your story told, please contact us by visiting www.tridgemediaproductions.com or drop us a note at contact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Sam Poznak of Anti Racist Midland (ARM) interviews Charity Redfern

2021-03-2241:22

Charity talks about life as a person of color in Midland and the challenges of living, working and raising a family in a town without much diversity. Charity speaks candidly and openly about her family's experience. This Podcast is produced by Tridge Media ProductionsFor more information or to have your story told, contact us www.tridgemediaproductions.comcontact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Theophilus Leapheart interviews Ernie Carter

2021-03-2258:43

Ernie shares his life experiences growing up in the south and moving north for college and a career. Ernie speaks about living in working in Midland and how his upbringing shaped who is is today. This podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productions For more information or to have your story told reach out atwww.tridgemediaproductions.comcontact@tridgemediaproductions.com

Theophilus Leapheart talks with Jeannine Gant

2021-03-1255:44

Jeannine shares her story of growing up in midland, being the first black child to be born in Midland, and her family's experiences. This podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productions. visit www.tridgemediaproductions.com to learn more about how you can get your story told.

Afua Ofori-Darko (Anti-Racist Midland member) talks with Ebenezer Debrah

2021-03-0544:10

Ebenezer Debrah talks about working at Dow as a person of color, what went into choosing school districts for his children and what is was like living in the Midland community. This podcast is produced by Tridge Media Productions. Please visit www.tridgemediaproductions.com or email us at contact@tridgemediaproductions.com for information or to have your voice heard.

Jacob Huss talks to Midland, MI Emergency Management Coordinator Jennifer Boyer

2021-02-2001:43:20

Jennifer Boyer talks about the Covid-19 response and the flood management in 2020 in Midland County. What is was like to guide a community through tragic events and challenging times, all while maintaining and caring for her family.

Ken Randall talks with Midland County Historical Society's Floyd Andrick

2021-02-1901:26:02

Floyd Andrick shares his stories of some of his passions in History. These stories include the sinking of the Titanic, the Dionne Quintuplets, the crash of flight 67 in Freeland, MI and the Dow Family among others. This Podcast is Produced by Tridge Media Productions with recorded interviews supplied by the Midland County Historical Society. To Learn more about Tridge Media Productions visit www.tridgemediaproductions.com

Midland County Historical Society's Jacob Huss talks with Andrew Iwamasa

2021-02-1901:24:05

Midland County Historical society's Jacob Huss talks with Andrew Iwamasa about growing up in Midland, MI and raising a family here. Andrew shares stories of how 2020 affected his family, his business and how loss and grief looked different due to a pandemic. Podcasts on this project are produced by Tridge Media Productions using recorded interviews provided by the Midland Historical Society. Contact Tridge Media Productions by visiting www.tridgemediaproductions.com

Randi Kawakita speaks with Pastor Matt Schramm of Memorial presbyterian Church

2021-02-1551:32

Randi talks with Matt about navigating church, and life, through a pandemic and a 500 year flood in Midland, MI.

Randi Kawakita talks with Cheryl Levy about teaching, story telling and being a good person above all else.

2021-02-1501:11:08

Hear about Cheryl's life that was dedicated to telling and sharing stories and leaving a legacy of kindness and inclusiveness.

Afua Ofori-Darko of ARM (Anti Racist Midland) interviews David and Lois Wilkins

2021-02-1201:04:14

Davis and Lois Wilkins share their experiences raising a family in Midland, MI. Their stories of Dow Chemical, The Midland Country Club, Midland Public School and the community as an African American family give you a sense of where midland is with diversity and race relations.

ARM (Anti Racist Midland) member Sam Poznak interviews Johnny Chatman

2021-02-1201:15:06

Listen to local teacher Johnny Chatman share his experiences and thoughts on Midland, MI as well as his vision of what still needs to be done in our community to deal with race and the community.

Betty Jones interviews Vern Fauver for the Midland County Historical Society's oral history Project

2021-02-0540:53

ARM (Anti Racist Midland) interviews Jonathan Haynes

2021-02-0448:29

An account of what it was like growing up and living in Midland, MI for a person of color.

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