Regionally Speaking, February 10, 2023

By Dee Dotson

Published February 10, 2023 at 12:56 PM CST

Black History Month has been recognized nationally since 1977 and we here at Lakeshore Public Radio are committed to sharing the voices and stories of the Black diaspora in the Region. We bring back our conversation with community activist Yejide Ekunkonye, founder of Say Yes To Means, a group dedicated to preserving the honor and legacy of Means Manor a community once dubbed “the showplace of Gary”. But up first Gary native and Hollywood actor Bill Johnson is with us to talk about the upcoming 12^th Annual Bill Johnson Film Festival. The festival was founded by Indiana State Representative Vernon Smith as a way to give back to his beloved community. All of that and more on this edition of Regionally Speaking.

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Dee Dotson

As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.

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