We go deep into the intricate work of serving one’s community while also maintaining a family at home with Jason Harrison. Jason has served in multiple roles in the community, most recently becoming a member of the Alton Board of Education. We hold nothing back when discussing the hardships faced through community service, race, and having a family. And, because Jason’s business, LaMay’s Catering, catered Cory’s wedding with some of the best catfish anyone has ever tasted, we of course talked about food.
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Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DcCmZnzEU/
https://www.lc.edu/academic-programs/high-school-diploma/youthbuild.html
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-18-258
https://madison-historical.siue.edu/encyclopedia/alton-school-district-integration/
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/altons-black-history-a-push-for-integration-pt-2-26484.cfm
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/fights-prompt-alton-high-school-limit-friday-18340656.php
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-brown-protests_n_5672163
https://www.lc.edu/news/2024/08/blazer-bites-cafe-brings-oncampus-dining-back-to-lewis-and-clark.html
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/emmett-tills-funeral/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-16/ice-agent-los-angeles-shooting-court-records
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Bost-visits-Alton-on-healthcare-checkup-12565172.php
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/js-market-grill-welcomed-with-open-arms-to-alton-13952.cfm
https://madison-historical.siue.edu/encyclopedia/standard-oils-company-housing-in-wood-river-illinois/
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/free-food-everyone-is-invited-community-feast-at-post-commons-oct-5-30596.cfm
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