07-15-26 Lyneir Richardson, CEO of The Chicago TREND Corp., talks with Freddie & Chantel about the opportunity for N. Minneapolis residents to become co-owners of Hawthorn Crossings Shopping Center, Minnesota’s 1st community co-owned shopping center

07-15-26 Lyneir Richardson, CEO of The Chicago TREND Corp., talks with Freddie & Chantel about the opportunity for N. Minneapolis residents to become co-owners of Hawthorn Crossings Shopping Center, Minnesota’s 1st community co-owned shopping center

Author: KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station” July 15, 2026 Duration: 7:04

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Lyneir Richardson joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss an innovative wealth-building opportunity that could transform commercial real estate ownership in North Minneapolis. As CEO of The Chicago TREND Corporation, Richardson explains how Hawthorn Crossings Shopping Center is being positioned as Minnesota’s first community co-owned shopping center, giving local residents the chance to invest in and benefit from a major neighborhood asset. He highlights the importance of expanding access to commercial property ownership, which has traditionally been concentrated among a small percentage of investors, and shares details about special matching funds available to qualifying residents who live near the shopping center. The conversation also explores why North Minneapolis is poised for growth, how community ownership can help strengthen local economies, and what interested investors need to know before the July 31 deadline to become co-owners.


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07-15-26 Marklyn T. Johnson ("Mr. Direct"), five-time published author, stand-up comedian, and motivational speaker, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about his new book, Pull Up a Chair: An Honest Conversation About Race in America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Marklyn T. Johnson joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss Pull Up a Chair: An Honest Conversation About Race in America, a book that combines real-life interviews, personal stories, and…
07-15-26 Peyton Scott Russell, Minneapolis-based artist, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about his collaborative mural project with North High School students and community partners that celebrates creativity, mentorship, and public art [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:52
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Peyton Scott Russell joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss a community mural project made possible through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant that brought together North High School st…
07-14-26 Darrail Hughes, Site Coordinator for PCYC Freedom Schools, talks with Chantel Sings about the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program and the upcoming National Day of Social Action focused on children’s mental health and well-being [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Darrail Hughes joins Chantel Sings to discuss the mission of PCYC Freedom Schools and how the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program helps prevent summer learning loss while empowering…
07-08-26 Rose McGee, President & Founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie®, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about building community through storytelling, the 30th anniversary of her play, and upcoming Sweet Potato Comfort Pie events [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Rose McGee joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss the mission of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie® and how storytelling continues to bring people together across cultures and communities. She r…
07-02-26 Jay Haapala, Asso. State Director of Community Engagement at AARP MN, talks with Chantel Sings about AARP’s 2026 Community Challenge grants and how innovative projects across Minnesota are making communities more livable for people of all ages [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Jay Haapala joins Chantel Sings to discuss AARP Minnesota’s 2026 Community Challenge grants, which are supporting 18 projects across the state that improve quality of life and help communities b…
06-29-26 Dr. Janice M. Williams-Porter, Co-Founder & Chief Education Offi. of Generations Empowerment Enterprises, talks with Freddie Bell about her new book, The Women’s Leadership Blueprint, & empowering women to lead with confidence, clarity, & purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Dr. Janice M. Williams-Porter joins Freddie Bell to discuss the inspiration behind her new book, The Women’s Leadership Blueprint, and why effective leadership begins with self-awareness, clarit…