MoCo Black Coffee Podcast

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 7 - Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich May 26, 2026

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MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Community Liaison, Frederick Hawkins, we bring together visionary community and government leaders, dynamic entrepreneurs and cultural champions to build understanding, awareness and strengthen the community. Each episode is brewed strong with insight, intelligence, and intention, centering the strategies, stories and systems that sustain the Black/African American community.

MoCo Black Coffee Podcast - Supervisor, Office of Community Schools, MCPS Oct 20, 2025

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This episode we discuss MCPS Community Schools, barriers, strategy, and next steps to support our youth, with the very insightful Hope L. McGuire, Supervisor, Office of Community Schools.
MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Community Liaison, Frederick Hawkins, we bring together visionary community and government leaders, dynamic entrepreneurs and cultural champions to build understanding, awareness and strengthen the community. Each episode is brewed strong with insight, intelligence, and intention, centering the strategies, stories and systems that sustain the Black/African American community.

Black Coffee Podcast - Minority Scholars Oct 15, 2025

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 3 Sep 18, 2025

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Frederick Hawkins talks with Cherri Branson and Dr. Troy Boddy, Co-Chairs of the Montgomery County African American Advisory Group.
MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Community Liaison, Frederick Hawkins, we bring together visionary community and government leaders, dynamic entrepreneurs and cultural champions to build understanding, awareness and strengthen the community. Each episode is brewed strong with insight, intelligence, and intention, centering the strategies, stories and systems that sustain the Black/African American community.

MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 2 - Youth Voices Part 2 Sep 18, 2025

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In this episode of Black Coffee, we’re exploring the theme Youth Voices in the County —what is it, why does it matter, and we’ll hear from several MCPS Summer RISE student interns, and discuss their insights and perspectives.

MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 2 - Youth Voices Part 1 Sep 18, 2025

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 1 Jun 18, 2025

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