Select programming from KMOJ's airwaves and community voices. Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format. “KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparit ...
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“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is a podcast series created by KMOJ-89.9 FM Radio “The People’s Station”. These conversations explore issues and perspectives critical to the health and well-being of all members of the communities of color we serve. Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format. “KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station ...
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Welcome to the Disruptive Narratives podcast with host, Dr. Brittany Lewis. In these episodes, we will be highlighting people who are impacted by histories and systemic processes of neglect and disinvestment, but do not often have a seat at the table and may not feel seen. This is a space for people that are in a place of radically reimagining a path forward, but NOT necessarily a space for those who are unpersuaded by the need for a better world where Black futures matter. We are focused on ...
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8-11-25 Andy Maus Cyber Recovery Services Leader joined Freddie Bell this morning on the KMOJ Morning Show with an eye-opening conversation about ransomware recovery and what St. Paul’s recent cyberattack ...
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8-8-25 End Slavery Minnesota was on the Morning Show talking about their work — and now they’re inviting you to the ESMN Summer Block Party, August 16th from 2 to 6 at 1101 West Broadway. Free fun for ...
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8-6-25 CAthy McLeer joins us to talk about the 90th anniversary of Social Security — what it’s done for Minnesotans, why it matters, and what’s next.
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8-4-25 Purposeful Leadership with Chanda Smith Baker, Incoming President & CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, championing equity, community, and bold impact — with Freddie Bell on the KMOJ Morning ...
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07-26-2025- Part 3- The Weight We Carry: Grief, Love & Healing
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57:50🖤 PART 3: The Support This Saturday at 8AM on 89.9 KMOJ | The4Opinions 🎙️ Grief isn’t just about the person feeling the loss— It’s about the village around them too. So many of us want to show up, but don’t know how. What do you say when “I’m sorry” doesn’t feel like enough? How do you hold space for someone without rushing their pain? This week, w…
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07-19-25 Part 2-The Weight We Carry: Grief, Love & Healing
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57:34Grief doesn’t have a timeline—and healing isn’t linear. But what is true? You don’t have to go through it alone. This episode is a reminder that even in the silence, your pain is valid. Your memories matter. And your healing deserves space. So whether you're deep in it, just beginning to feel the weight, or walking beside someone in their grief—let…
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7-25-25 Adrian Ruddock, VP of Lending & Business Consulting at MEDA, brings over 15 years of finance expertise serving BIPOC entrepreneurs and shares powerful insights on the Promise Act.
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07-21-25 The fight against Long Covid, Measles, and vaccine hesitancy continues. Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease and Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota ...
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This morning on The Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, we’re chatting with Chief Ohara about community safety, local initiatives, and what residents can look forward to this season
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7-16-25 This morning on The Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, we’re talking with Shamka Bogan about West Broadway Black Business Week and how it’s shining a spotlight on local Black entrepreneurs ...
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7-16-25 This morning on The Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, we’re joined by Gary Hines and Jamecia Bennett of the legendary Sounds of Blackness to talk music, legacy, and what’s next ...
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07-09-25 This morning on The Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, we’re joined by Susan Konezny from Neighborhood HealthSource and Abbie from Hennepin County to talk about women’s heart health ...
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07-09-25 This morning on The Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, we’re talking with Miss Juneteenth Minnesota 2025, Jailynn Brown, about her journey, her crown, and her plans for the year ...
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07-12-2025- Unapologetic Grief- Why Black Healing Needs New Rules
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59:36We say “take your time to heal”—but does the world really mean it, especially for Black folks? In this episode of The4Opinions, we’re cutting deep into the stigma around how Black people are expected to grieve, heal, and bounce back like it’s nothing. Whether it's the 3–5 day bereavement policy at work or family traditions that tell us to "just pra…
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07-05-2025- "The Recipe for Healing: A Soulful Dialogue with The Counseling Chef – Tanika West-Moore
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1:01:54The holidays can be joyful, but for many, they’re also a painful reminder of who’s no longer here. This Saturday, we’re holding space for that grief. Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tanika West-Moore, affectionately known as “The Counseling Chef.” With over 21 years in the mental health field and a passion for healing through food and sto…
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07-01-25 Jay Haapala from the AARP Fraud Watch Network joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about big-money scams happening right here in our local communities.
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07-01-25 As part of the Little Moments Count series, Isaiah talks about the power of a smile, positive self-perception, and why representation in books matters so much for young children’s brain development ...
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6-27-25 Jeffrey Aguy, one of the newly announced 2025 Bush Fellows, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to share his bold vision for building stronger communities across Minnesota ...
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6-27-25 Haakyn joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to share how the Pinky Swear Foundation supported him and his family during his childhood cancer treatment.
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6-27-25 Lynn Farmer, Chief Audience and Engagement Officer at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about the powerful Giants exhibition ...
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06/28/2025- Title: “From Survival to Healing: The Real Talk We Needed”- Conclusion
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1:00:33Conclusion: We Ain’t Just Talkin’—We Healin’ As we close out this powerful two-month series on Black and Minority Mental Health, The4Opinions didn’t just bring conversation—we brought real ones to the mic. This final episode hit different. We were joined by Adoniyah Israel, who broke it all the way down on how mental health is deeply connected to b…
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6/21/2025-We All We Got: Strengthening Black Community Structure, Juneteenth and More...
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1:03:45Let’s Talk Juneteenth: Freedom, Reflection, and the Fight for True Unity June 19, 1865—more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation—Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform the last remaining enslaved Black people that they were finally free. This moment became known as Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebra…
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6-18-25 Mary Kay Ziniewicz joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to share details about an exciting Shine a Light on Mamas Parade happening Saturday, June 21st.
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6-18-25 Warren McLean, President of NEON (Northside Economic Opportunity Network), joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss the growing investments in North Minneapolis ...
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6-17-25 Brandon Jones, Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health with Little Moments Counts, joins Q Bear on the KMOJ Afternoon Drive Time to explore how families can ...
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6-17-25 Jessica Connors of the Joint Community Police Partnership and Helen Ferraro of the Anti-Racism Collective join Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about Edina’s community ...
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6-16-25 Justice Alan Page joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss the expansion of the Page Education Foundation grant and what it means for the future of higher education ...
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6-16-25 Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss the politically motivated shootings that took place over the weekend in Minnesota ...
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6-13-25 Justin Lucero, Artistic Director of Theater Latté Da, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about the powerful production of Sondheim’s PASSION, now on stage at ...
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6-11-25 Higher Ground Academy celebrates 25 years of success, and Executive Director Dr. Samuel Yigzaw joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to reflect on the school’s history ...
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5/31/2025- Five Years Later... Reflections of the Murder of George Floyd
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1:03:09The Memory Still Hurts It’s been five years since the world watched George Floyd take his last breath under the knee of injustice. Five years since Minneapolis shook the globe and forced a reckoning. And still, the pain feels fresh. The anger still burns. The trauma still lingers. In Part 1, we reflect. We hold space for the grief. For the outrage.…
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5/24/2025- Our community is rich in history, power, and resilience — but if we’re being honest, we've got some real cracks in the foundation. So we have decided to ask the hard question: What’s really ...
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06-14-2025-Man Enough to Feel: Part 2: The Truth About Black Men & Mental Health
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1:02:01Now that we’ve named the pain, let’s talk solutions. In Part 2, we focus on how to rebuild, relearn, and recover. We’ll sit down with therapists, life coaches, fathers, brothers, and healers to explore real pathways to mental wellness for Black men. From culturally competent therapy and safe spaces to faith, fatherhood, friendship, and freedom—this…
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06-07-2025-Man Enough to Feel: Part 1 The Truth About Black Men & Mental Health
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1:02:08For generations, Black men have been told to “man up,” “suck it up,” or worse—“just pray about it.” But what happens when the pain runs deeper than prayer alone can fix? When silence becomes a survival tactic, and vulnerability is seen as weakness? June is Black Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s time we talk about it—really talk. Why is…
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6-4-25 AARP Fraud Watch Network Representative Jay Haapala joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the Morning Show by phone to talk about the rise of big-money scams happening locally and how to stay ...
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6-4-25 Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings in person on the Morning Show to talk about the last day of school, graduation, and exciting summer opportunities for students ...
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Community Health Dialogue – Mental Health Month Special: Dr. Lolita King-Bethel on African Mental Wellness
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28:31In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, host Clarence Jones sits down with Dr. Lolita King-Bethel, Assistant Director of African Mental Wellness, for a powerful discussion on mental health in African and Black communities. Together, they explore cultural stigma, access to care, and how community-based solutions are transforming mental health out…
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5-28-25 Susan, President and historian of Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss the cemetery’s new Underground Railroad designation.
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5-28-25 Daren Johnson, Director of Extended Learning, joined Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss academic opportunities available for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) students ...
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5-27-25 Realtor Shawna Frazier joined Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about her work in helping families navigate homeownership in the Twin Cities. She shared insights on ...
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5-23-25 North Minneapolis writer-director Diem Van Groth joined Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss his new documentary, 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice.
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5-22-25 James Burroughs joins Q Bear on KMOJ’s Afternoon Drive Time to discuss the upcoming DEI panel hosted by the Science Museum of Minnesota in partnership with Children’s Minnesota. The interview will ...
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5-21-25 G. Phillip Shoultz, III Joins Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show to Discuss Weather: Stand the Storm Concert In this episode, G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Associate Artistic Director ...
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5-21-25 Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk, Clinical Services Director and Family Practice Physician at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show to discuss ...
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5-21-25 Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams calls in to speak with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs about key updates from Minneapolis Public Schools — including the recognition of Principal Mai Chang Vue ...
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05-20-25 Building Bright Futures: Jamesetta Diggs Joins Walter Q. Bear Banks Jr. on KMOJ Drive Time to Talk Early Childhood Development and the Power of Little Moments Count Founder of Social Learning ...
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5-19-25 Dr. Stacie L. Stanley, Incoming Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools, Joins Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGa on the KMOJ Morning Show to Discuss Equity, Leadership, and Student Belonging
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5/17/2025 Breaking the Silence: Unpacking Abuse, Power, and Generational Trauma in Our Communities
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59:24In this timely and emotionally charged episode of The 4 Opinions, your hosts take a fearless dive into one of today’s most disturbing and revealing topics—the resurfaced abuse allegations against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, brought to light by singer Cassie and several others. But this isn’t about headlines or Hollywood. This episode is about u…
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4/26/2025- Breaking the Silence: Abuse, Power, and the Strength to Speak Up
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59:52Today’s conversation is not just about celebrity headlines—it’s about real pain, real people, and real healing. The recent revelations and emotional conversations surrounding Shannon Sharpe have stirred deep emotions across our community. Whether it’s his past experiences or the culture of silence many of us were raised in, this moment opens the do…
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5-16-25 May 16, 2025 – Author, artist, and singer Chantel SingS joins Freddie Bell on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about her children's book Billy Likes Bully. She shares the book’s powerful message ...
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8:06I'm so EXCITED to announce the release of my new children's book!!! And I would love YOU to come join me in celebrating it's release!! Chantel SinGs 'BILLY LIKES TO BULLY' children's book release event! SATURDAY, MAY 31ST 2025 3PM-7PM Location: PAR365 Indoor golf & lounge 2655 Patton Rd, Roseville, MN 55113 Join Chantel SinGs in spreading awareness…
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