It’s been a minute since you’ve heard from us and we’ve missed you! But we didn’t want 2020 to end without one final episode of Our Voices Our Community. On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the year that was and the year to come. The good, the bad and the ugly. As always, we’ll touch on local, statewide and national because 2020 has been a year. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will  Sellari, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and  culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally,  statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

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The Year That Was

On this episode, Robert Jeffrey along with Will Sellari, Karen Jones and guest Rev. Kevin McNeil talk about the need for transparency as it relates to the killing of Kionte Spencer and the death of Israel Jackson. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will  Sellari, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and  culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally,  statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Polite Racism

It’s almost time for a new school year are we prepared to re-open? And NASCAR is making changes. Join the discussion with Robert Jeffrey, Will Sellari, Catherine Stromberg, and Karen Jones. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license) 

Change is coming

On today’s episode is about symbols, what they represent and “apologies”. Join Robert Jeffrey Will Sellari, Catherine Stromberg and special guest Rev. Kevin McNeil. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Hypocrisy

Join Karen Jones, Will Sellari and Catherine Stromberg  as they discuss and give thoughts about protesting and the events that are taking place but specifically in Roanoke. Why Roanoke? Because what started out one way with a specific intent went another. Music: purple-planet.com

It Happens in Roanoke

A new Superintendent has been named for Roanoke City Schools and a conversation on the injustices in just these past few weeks. Join Robert Jeffrey, Will Sellari, Catherine Stromberg, Karen Jones and special guest Rev. Kevin McNeil on this week’s episode. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

If, When, Who, How

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve been together. We’re all staying at home, adjusting to a new way of life. On today’s episode Robert Jeffrey is joined by Will Sellari, Catherine Stromberg, Karen Jones and special guest Rev. Kevin McNeil  to talk about how we’re adjusting and the Census. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Adjusting to a New Way

It's primary season for the Democrats and this week, Robert Jeffrey, Will Sellari, Catherine Stromberg and Karen Jones give their perspectives on each candidate. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Super Tuesday

How will the change in ownership of the Roanoke Times impact our community? On this week’s episode, Karen Jones and Will Sellari are joined by  special guest Matt Chittum, staff writer with the Roanoke Times. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

When the News is the News

Parents and the community are rallying together to provide support for Lucy Madison Middle School. This week, Robert Jeffrey, Will Sellari and Karen Jones are joined by Rev. Kevin McNeil, PTSA president for an enlightening and eye-opening conversation. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

The Future of Our Children

Announcements are happening. Crossover is happening. More closing are happening. This week, Robert Jeffrey along with William Sellari, Catherine Stromberg and Karen Jones share their thoughts on all this and more. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Issues or Personality

On episode six, we talk a little about what’s going on in DC, educating our children and on the lighter side, the Grammy’s and local music. Robert Jeffrey is joined by William Sellari, Catherine Stromberg and Karen Jones. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Any Loophole

In episode five, we delve into the VA gun control laws and reactions, Democratic presidential candidates and impeachment. This week, Robert Jeffrey is  joined by Catherine Koebel Stromberg, Will Sellari and Peter Volosin. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

We Could Go On and On

Monday we celebrate the life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, on this episode, Robert Jeffrey is joined by William Sellari, Catherine Stromberg and Karen Jones to talk about the ways we honor him. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Honoring a Legacy

On today’s episode, we discuss honoring or patronizing, producing change and finding the answers. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

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Welcome to Our Voices Our Community presented by ColorsVA. A diversity of voices on the issues of Roanoke, the New River Valley and SWVA

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