Episode 42: Honor the Contributions of Women. In this episode, we will be speaking to Susan Ware, a pioneer in the field of women’s history and a leading feminist biographer. Ms. Ware is the author and editor of numerous books on twentieth-century U.S. History.  Next, we talk to Vivian “Millie” Bailey, (Recorded, November 2020) a very special local hero and World War II Veteran.

Episode 42:  Honor The Contributions Of Women

Episode 43: Launching A Legacy. In this episode, we speak with an award-winning, Emmy-nominated journalist and host of "Midday Maryland" on ABC Baltimore, Elsa M. Some of our listeners may have watched Elsa dazzle us as the emcee of our 2021 virtual Evening in the Stacks. Throughout her career as a TV reporter and anchor, Elsa has won several awards and distinctions including the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence and The National Press Foundation’s “Why Journalism Matters” competition. She was named one of the "40 Ethiopians Under 40 Changing the World" by Addis Life Magazine. We get to know Elsa, hear about her journey, and learn how she is launching a legacy of her own.

Episode 43: Launching A Legacy

Episode 44: Spotlight: Local Black Businesses.  In this episode, we chat with owners of excellent businesses -who are also black entrepreneurs - and share how you can support their growth. For a treat anytime anywhere, we hear from Taharka Bros. ice cream and for our time indoors - cozy candles from 228 Grant Street Candle Co. First, we speak with Kendal Brown, Founder of 228 Grant Street Candle Co. Next, we talk to Detric McCoy and Tayonna Jackson of Taharka Bros. Ice Cream.

Taharka Bros Ice Cream - https://www.taharkabrothers.com/

228 Grant Street Candle Co. - https://www.228grantstreet.com/

Tayonna Jackson - https://linktr.ee/TayyBandz1

Episode 44: Spotlight: Local Black Businesses

Episode 26:  Conference Call.  There is little doubt that the American Library Association‘s (ALA’s) annual conference is one of the most enlightening and inspiring experiences for those whose professional lives intersect with the world of libraries.  Through its stellar selection of motivating speakers, educational workshops, special events and exhibits, this year’s ALA conference spotlighted the sweeping influence and educational role of today’s libraries. In this episode of HiJinx we go on-site to the 2019 conference in Washington D.C. to talk with a few people who attended to learn, a few who sought to share their talents, and a few who inspired. Guests, in their order of interview (with minute mark indicated) are as follows:

2:35 – Matthew Murray – Co-Organizer, Zine Pavilion
10:19 – Christie Lassen, Director, Communications and Partnerships. HCLS
15:51 – Wiley Barnes – Chickasaw Press (publisher)
21:08 – Dr. Carla Hayden – Librarian of Congress
24:56 – Zack Smedley – Author “Deposing Nathan”
38:07 – Rohini Gupta (Adult Curriculum Specialist) and Vera Davies (Senior Materials Specialist), HCLS
42:37 – Tonya Kennon, President & CEO, HCLS
48:28 – Sarah Woodruff – Simon & Schuster, (publisher)
50:17 – Pia Flemond – Inhabitmedia (publisher)
51:27 – Ann Ford – Midwest Tape, vendor
53:48 – Gareth Hinds – Author Illustrator, “The Illiad”
56:49 – Loida Garcia-Febo – President, American Library Association

Episode 26:  Conference Call

Episode 36: School Readiness. In this episode, we hear from Ms. Laura Johnson, Vice President of Communication for the National Summer Learning Association. Ms. Johnson shares the latest developments in summer learning, a newly published study on summer learning loss, and the organization’s most up-to-date resources to keep students engaged. Then HCLS Teens’ Instructor & Research Specialist, Lori Conforti, joins us to share about the library’s summer learning resources and what to expect from the library this fall.

National Summer Learning Association 
https://www.summerlearning.org/

Episode 36: School Readiness

Episode 37:  Equity In Action.  In this episode, we speak with Ms. TiQuoria Jackson and Ms. Alicia Whye, the two youth activists leading the NAACP's local We Are Done Dying campaign. We also talk to  Mr. Jonathon McKinney, the Mid-Atlantic Field Director, and Mr. Trovon Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Communications about the Virtual March on Washington, their current initiatives, and how they are mobilizing on voter education and access to elections this Fall.

https://www.naacp.org/
https://naacp.org/campaigns/we-are-done-dying/

Episode 37: Equity In Action

Episode 38: Ready. Set. Vote! In this episode, we hear from Cynthia Williams, President of the League of Women Voters and Linda Frascarella, Director of Education at the League of Women Voters on furthering the cause for voter education. Later we will also chat with Allison Jessing, Events & Seminars Manager and Emily Trovato, Children's Instructor & Research Specialist of Howard County Library System to hear about HCLS’s resources and action plan to engage citizens before the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd.

HCLS Voter Education Page
https://hclibrary.org/community-education/attend-learn-vote/

League of Women Voters
https://hoco.lwvhowardmd.org/

Howard County Board of Elections
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Board-of-Elections

Bump the Ballot
https://www.hocobumptheballot.info/

Episode 38: Ready.Set.Vote!

Episode 39: Home and Healthy for the Holidays. On this episode of HiJinx, we turn our attention to being home and healthy for the holidays. We are joined by three compassionate experts on the topics of, both, mental and nutritional health. First, we speak with Denise Guilano, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Howard County, Next, we talk to Razan Sahuri, Nutrition Educator / Maryland SNAP-Ed nutrition education, University of Maryland Extension (UME) Howard County and Karen Basinger, Family Consumer Sciences, University of Maryland Extension (UME) Howard County. We wish you all a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year.

NAMI Howard County: namihowardcounty.org

If You Are Having A Mental Health Emergency: 
•	 Call 911 
•	 Call The Grassroots Mobile Crisis Team At 410-531-6677. 
•	 Call 800-950-6264, Monday Through Friday From 10 A.M. To 6 P.M. Or Text The Crisis Text Line, A 24/7, Confidential   Text Message Service (Text “HOME” To 741741) 
•	 Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline At 1-800-273-8255.

University of Maryland Extension: eatsmart.umd.edu

Razan Sahuri - rsahuri@umd.edu 

Karen Basinger - kbasinge@umd.edu

Episode 39: Home And Healthy for the Holidays

Episode 40: Virtual Meetings & Events Recharge.  In this episode, we are excited to speak with a friend to HCLS, Ms. Heidi Hiller, Owner, Creative Director of Innovative Party Planners, and Virtual Event Producer of Innovative Virtual Events.  We will talk about the state of the party planning industry as well as tips on hosting your own virtual event, and of course,  we'll discuss the upcoming HCLS fundraiser Serata Virtuale Evening in the Stacks.

Innovative Party Planners
https://www.innovativepartyplanners.com/

Tickets for Serata Virtuale Evening in the Stacks
hclibrary.org/stacks

Episode 40: Virtual Meetings & Events Recharge

Episode 41: Black Ownership Looking Back And Ahead. In this episode, we speak with Hannibal B. Johnson, Harvard Law School graduate, author, attorney, and consultant. Mr. Johnson dedicates his work and service to telling the story of Black Wall Street. We also talk to Laura Bacon, founder, and CEO of The 3rd, a space where Women of Color can build, execute and thrive.

www.hannibalbjohnson.com
Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples with its Historical Racial Trauma  Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3ukShzX

www.The3rd.org
Instagram: @the3rdinc

Episode 26: Conference Call

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