Changing The Narrative Podcast

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Josh Cobb is a multi-time Upper Midwest Emmy-award winning multi-disciplinary producer and writer with a demonstrated history in news and creative storytelling. Cobb blends his detail oriented lens into celebrating and amplifying often overlooked cultures and characters. His unwavering commitment has been showcased through his work at the Black News Channel, KMSP-TV (5 Eyewitness News), KSTP-TV (FOX 9 News), BLCK Press, and Minnesota Public Radio.

Having always harbored a talent for storytelling, Cobb discovered his own passion for news, video production, and filmmaking as a college undergraduate at St. Cloud State University. During his studies, Cobb began producing 30 minute news programs, shooting with his classmates, screenwriting, and was an on camera personality for several culture and sports programming.

Now, Cobb brings his passion and skill set to the City of Saint Paul as a Public Information Officer and through his contributions with the sports radio show and podcast “Jeff & Josh. Connect with Josh via his social media platforms or via email at [email protected].

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In this episode, we talk with Clifton Lovaloy who is a devoted husband, father and graduate student. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with two bachelor's degrees, he continues his educational and professional journey in pursuit of an Architecture license. Having a strong background and burning passion for Afro Studies and Design, he considers himself to be a multidimensional problem solver. His comprehension of language is at the forefront of his design thinking. This language he refers to comes in the form of a community's congregation style, familial structure, social economic outlook, and standing. He believes great design lies at the intersection of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

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Kentalé Morris Sr. resides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, 4 children and is a two-time University of MN graduate, earning his BS in Agricultural and Food Business Management & Master of Business Administration degrees. Kentalé has nearly 2 decades of Sales, Marketing, and Analytics experience while holding a variety of roles at Land O’Lakes, Inc. with cross functional breadth and increasing responsibility. As Director of Sales, he leads the foodservice Commercial Sales Team in building long-term strategies, developing high performing sales talent, and motivating them to achieve annual volume and profitability goals.

Outside of work Kentalé has a passion for enabling others and spending time with family. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and U of MN’s CFANS Alumni Society Board. In 2021, Kentalé was elected President of 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities, Inc. where members activate mentorship-based programs to promote intellectual development of youth and community empowerment.
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Marvis Kilgore is affectionately known as a Champion of Black Male Educators and Visionary Leader, born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marvis Kilgore is a passionate advocate for diversity in education and a driving force behind the movement to elevate Black male educators. As the inaugural director of the “Sirtify” program at Normandale Community College, in Bloomington, MN, Kilgore is dedicated to transforming the educational landscape by ensuring that Black men not only see themselves in the teaching profession but thrive within it. Kilgore’s journey is shaped by his own experience of having Black teachers throughout his schooling, starting with pre-K. This early exposure planted the seeds of his commitment to creating pathways for Black men to enter the classroom. Under his leadership, the “Sirtify” program cultivates the next generation of Black male educators, addressing the critical lack of representation that has long existed in the profession. A true innovator, Kilgore is a recognized leader in international education, nonprofit management, and strategic communication. He spent nearly a decade as an ESL lecturer and program coordinator at the Community College of Qatar, where his cross-cultural expertise helped shape global education initiatives. His teaching experience also includes roles in Houston, Texas, where he taught elementary bilingual math and science through Teach for America. Known for his relentless energy, passion, and strategic vision, Kilgore continues to inspire, uplift, and transform the education landscape. Through his leadership, he is not just shaping careers—he is changing the face of education, creating lasting impact both locally and globally.

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Teron Buford is a champion of inclusion and intercultural awareness. He finds joy in empowering and providing resources to historically underrepresented and underserved populations while also helping allied powerholders understand their position of privilege and how to operate from that space to meaningfully promote systemic justice.

Teron spent the first 10 years of his professional career guiding historically underrepresented high school students to and through their college admissions processes en route to earning their undergraduate degree. He later spent three years leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts at a staffing agency in Minneapolis before transitioning into the role of Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at a non-profit company located in the Twin Cities. There, he is responsible for driving the DEIB strategy and ensuring the company’s ability to access, attract and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

In addition to a number of other involvements, Teron helped found the Minnesota Alliance of Officials of Color, formerly served on the Board of People Serving People (the homeless shelter he lived in when he moved to Minneapolis) and currently serves on the Board of a charter school in Bloomington/Richfield as the DEI Chair.

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