It's a New Day: 5-5-26 Ms. Lois Hawthorne

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Ms. Lois Hawthorne, reflecting on her career in education and the release of Charles McNeer after 46 years in prison.

Charles McNeer is released after being incarcerated for 46 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit and an exclusive interview with 90 year-old community matriarch Ms. Lois Hawthorne, discussing her 4 decade long career in education.

People in this episode

Host: Rip Daniels

Guest: Ms. Lois Hawthorne

Topics covered

• criminal justice
• education
• community leadership
• interview
• personal stories

Keywords

• Charles McNeer
• Lois Hawthorne
• education
• criminal justice
• community matriarch
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WJZD Inc.

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