This Week (05/31/26) on Inspiration for the Nation: Sport, Sound, and Stories That Matter


This week (05/31/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation:

Mike Jennings returns. We sit down with Scott Kurashige to talk about his new book “American Pernil” and years of work on anti-Asian violence.

Dan Jones previews the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony happening at Turning Stone, and Larry Luttinger brings us CNY Jazz in the City, kicking off June 4th.

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Plus, a chat with your host George Kilpatrick.

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Photos: NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner

In the room last week for the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.

Community leaders, important conversations, and powerful moments throughout the night.

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This Week (05/24/26) on Inspiration for the Nation: Community and Culture


This week (05/24/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation:

Vicki Brackens returns to the program, Jazzmine Brown discusses Doula Awareness Month and maternal health advocacy, and Rev. Dr. H. Bernard Alex previews the 2026 Juneteenth Festival.

Plus, a chat with your host George Kilpatrick.

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This Week (05/17/26) on Inspiration for the Nation



Mike Jennings breaks down the Trump administration’s new retirement initiative, and Dr. Harold Horowitz, Chief of Podiatry at Syracuse Community Health, talks foot health, wellness, and caring for the community.

Plus, a special encore conversation featuring Vicki Brackens and Dr. Willie Jolley.

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Happy Mother’s Day from George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation

Behind every strong community, there’s a strong mother.

We honor the love, sacrifice, and strength that often goes unseen, but never unfelt.

Today is for you. Happy Mother’s Day! 💜💐

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This Week (05/10/26) on Inspiration for the Nation: Wellness, Literature and Community Impact

This week (05/03/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, conversations on leadership, wellness, literature, and community impact.



Mike Jennings discusses the latest on Iran, Charlene Tarver details her run for Onondaga County Legislature, and Eli Green talks the rise of the Syracuse Run Club.

Plus, Dr. Shanelle Dawson shares her newly released books, and Linda Ervin previews the upcoming NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner with this year’s honorees.

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This Week (05/03/26) on Inspiration for the Nation: Impact, History and Change.

This week (05/03/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we’re focused on what’s driving change.

Mike Jennings returns, Melanie Littlejohn launches Sincerely, CNY, a love letter to everyday philanthropy and community impact, Kyle Bass previews The Black Nationals, and Yolanda Seegars and DeWayne Comer talk solutions to violence through collaboration.

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This Week (04/26/26) on Inspiration for the Nation

This week (04/26/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we’re pushing things forward.

With Vicki Brackens, Mayor Sharon Owens on her first 100 days in office, Dr. Shaun Nelms on leading with purpose and Don McPherson on creating real change.

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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS: This Week (04/19/26) on Inspiration for the Nation

This week (04/19/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation is UNLIKE NO OTHER!

Mike Jennings brings new details on the ticketing giant case. NFL Pro Bowler Latavius Murray shares the vision behind the Jon Diaz Community Center in Nedrow.

Hip-hip icon MC Lyte talks the upcoming Power the Future Cypher, and Jarrett Woodfork, Chief ADA of the Special Crimes Unit, discusses justice and accountability.

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NEW This Week (04/12/26) on Inspiration for the Nation

This week (04/12/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, we’re bringing you perspective.

Mike Jennings returns with financial insight, internet personality Minaa B. challenges us to own our struggles, and Dr. Shaun Nelms shares what it means to lead with purpose. Plus, Charles Madlock highlights the power of growing food.

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