Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:44:44 -0400 http://ourmayors.org en-us © 2026 Our Mayors Breaking it Down yes ca1f1308-9969-575b-aac9-633c314e4d99 info@ourmayors.org African American Mayors Association episodic false AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives around AAMA’s policy pillars. New episodes will include mayors of large, medium, and rural cities who will discuss pathways to solutions for some of our most pressing problems. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) African American Mayors Association info@ourmayors.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3cggxv3ivv338pes70syehlowmx6?.jpg http://ourmayors.org Phyllis Dickerson Leading Under Threat: Mayor Paul Young’s Story The mayor of Memphis, TN, Paul Young, discusses recent events that have threatened his family's security and the impact it's had on him. 

]]> The mayor of Memphis, TN, Paul Young, discusses recent events that have threatened his family's security and the impact it's had on him. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18796889 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 865 3 8 full false Representation and Responsibility through Transparency Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles joins AAMA CEO, Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson in a discussion about listening to diverse voices in her community, maintaining transparent communication, and upholding representation in her community.

]]> Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles joins AAMA CEO, Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson in a discussion about listening to diverse voices in her community, maintaining transparent communication, and upholding representation in her community.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18796844 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 688 3 7 full false Managing the Crises Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago joins the podcast to share his approach to crisis management, facing adversity, and remaining focused on what matters most.

]]> Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago joins the podcast to share his approach to crisis management, facing adversity, and remaining focused on what matters most.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18796751 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1141 3 6 full false Empowering Youth and the Next Generation of Civic Leaders Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC, AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson discuss creating resources that encourage youth development and how she’s working to prepare the next generation of civic leaders. 

 

]]> Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC, AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson discuss creating resources that encourage youth development and how she’s working to prepare the next generation of civic leaders. 

 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18796725 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1166 3 5 full false Repairing the Past, Building Tulsa’s Future Mayor Monroe Nichols of Tulsa, Oklahoma joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Victoria Thompson to reflect on the legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre and discuss the city’s ongoing efforts to repair historic harm, support descendants of survivors, and improve quality of life across the community.

]]> Mayor Monroe Nichols of Tulsa, Oklahoma joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Victoria Thompson to reflect on the legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre and discuss the city’s ongoing efforts to repair historic harm, support descendants of survivors, and improve quality of life across the community.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18796684 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1350 3 4 full false City of Progress, Plans of Purpose Mayor Vivian Flowers of Pine Bluff, AR discusses the rich history of Pine Bluff, plans for community development, and navigating a her first term as mayor. 

]]> Mayor Vivian Flowers of Pine Bluff, AR discusses the rich history of Pine Bluff, plans for community development, and navigating a her first term as mayor. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18796545 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1421 3 3 full false Combating Burnout through Family Values and Authentic Influence AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson talk with Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, AL, about his family values, facing adversity and exhaustion, and guiding his community through genuine intentions.

]]> AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson talk with Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, AL, about his family values, facing adversity and exhaustion, and guiding his community through genuine intentions.

]]> Buzzsprout-18796061 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1074 3 2 full false Black Leadership in Local Communities Mayor Leonardo Williams of Durham, NC, joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Victoria Thompson to discuss the importance of representation and his 
approach to leadership. 

]]> Mayor Leonardo Williams of Durham, NC, joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Victoria Thompson to discuss the importance of representation and his 
approach to leadership. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-18795926 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 720 3 1 full false What Is the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and Why Is the Organization Important? AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss the impact and importance of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) with Marcia Conner, Executive Director of NFBPA.

]]> AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss the impact and importance of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) with Marcia Conner, Executive Director of NFBPA.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15653307 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1354 2 8 full false Healthy Bodies Lead to Healthy Communities AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson welcome Chief Medical Officer of Georgia at VillageMD, Dr. Clyde Watkins, Jr., to discuss the importance of value-based care in our communities. 

]]> AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson welcome Chief Medical Officer of Georgia at VillageMD, Dr. Clyde Watkins, Jr., to discuss the importance of value-based care in our communities. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15650470 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 905 2 7 full false What Is Affordable Housing? Co-hosts AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson welcome Tempe, AZ Mayor Corey Woods to discuss affordable housing and other initiatives. 

]]> Co-hosts AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson welcome Tempe, AZ Mayor Corey Woods to discuss affordable housing and other initiatives. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15626444 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 796 2 6 full false Let's Get to Know Mayor Van Johnson AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson engages in an up-close and personal one-on-one interview with Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson.

]]> AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson engages in an up-close and personal one-on-one interview with Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15626413 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1617 2 5 full false Affordable or Attainable? Milton Pratt with the Michaels Organization joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, GA, to discuss strategies to provide expanded housing access.

]]> Milton Pratt with the Michaels Organization joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, GA, to discuss strategies to provide expanded housing access.

]]> Buzzsprout-15552657 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1256 2 4 full false How did she do it? Join AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson, as they delve deep with St. Louis, MO Mayor Tishaura Jones to explore best practices and efforts to reduce crime.

]]> Join AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson, as they delve deep with St. Louis, MO Mayor Tishaura Jones to explore best practices and efforts to reduce crime.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15578020 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1301 2 3 full false What Happened and Where Do We Go from Here? Baltimore, MD Mayor Brandon Scott sits down with AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the Key Bridge collapse along with the aftermath. They also discuss the importance of infrastructure investment and moving forward after the tragedy. 

]]> Baltimore, MD Mayor Brandon Scott sits down with AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the Key Bridge collapse along with the aftermath. They also discuss the importance of infrastructure investment and moving forward after the tragedy. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15577872 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1820 2 2 full false Where are we going from here? AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss AAMA's focuses and priorities with AAMA President and Montgomery, AL Mayor Steven Reed. 

]]> AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss AAMA's focuses and priorities with AAMA President and Montgomery, AL Mayor Steven Reed. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-15577399 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1613 2 1 full false Economic Development and Black Wealth Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb breaks down what Black wealth and economic development encompass from his perspective and why freedom to live a life of dignity and respect is central to both. 

]]> Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb breaks down what Black wealth and economic development encompass from his perspective and why freedom to live a life of dignity and respect is central to both. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12762387 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1654 1 12 full false Building Black Wealth Immediate Past President of AAMA, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. joins the Our Mayors Breaking it Down Podcast to discuss how Black mayors are creating new pathways to prosperity for their residents. 

]]> Immediate Past President of AAMA, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. joins the Our Mayors Breaking it Down Podcast to discuss how Black mayors are creating new pathways to prosperity for their residents. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12762375 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1239 1 11 full false Let's Get to Know Mayor Hart of Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart shares insight about the Iowa city and the work he's doing to move his city forward. 

]]> Mayor Quentin Hart shares insight about the Iowa city and the work he's doing to move his city forward. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12762314 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1732 1 10 full false Climate Change: The Effect on Black Cities New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell discusses how New Orleans is working to innovate solutions to protect residents during major weather events. 

]]> New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell discusses how New Orleans is working to innovate solutions to protect residents during major weather events. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12762098 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2225 1 9 full false Equity in Environmental Justice Heather McTeer-Toney, Executive Director of Bloomberg.org's Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, discusses the impact of climate change in Black communities and why it's time to take action and create culturally competent solutions to the climate crisis. 

]]> Heather McTeer-Toney, Executive Director of Bloomberg.org's Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, discusses the impact of climate change in Black communities and why it's time to take action and create culturally competent solutions to the climate crisis. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12762054 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 998 full false What's the GDP? The Economics of Black-led Cities and Leveraging Our Power for the Future St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones shares her perspective on the economic power of America's Black-led cities and why it's important to leverage it now for the future.

]]> St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones shares her perspective on the economic power of America's Black-led cities and why it's important to leverage it now for the future.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12761994 Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1632 1 7 full false Challenges Surrounding Rural Cities Greenville, MS Mayor Errick D. Simmons joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, GA to discuss the challenges that rural mayors face and how he's finding solutions. 

]]> Greenville, MS Mayor Errick D. Simmons joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, GA to discuss the challenges that rural mayors face and how he's finding solutions. 

]]> Buzzsprout-12761953 Mon, 01 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1835 1 6 full false The Cost of Dealing with the Aftermath of Mass Shootings CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives around AAMA’s policy pillars. New episodes will include mayors of large, medium, and rural cities who will discuss pathways to solutions for some of our cities’ most pressing problems.

In our fifth episode, Buffalo, NY Mayor Byron Brown, sits down with Dickerson and Co-host Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the cost of the aftermath of mass shootings and how the city of Buffalo is recovering from tragedy.

]]> CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives around AAMA’s policy pillars. New episodes will include mayors of large, medium, and rural cities who will discuss pathways to solutions for some of our cities’ most pressing problems.

In our fifth episode, Buffalo, NY Mayor Byron Brown, sits down with Dickerson and Co-host Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the cost of the aftermath of mass shootings and how the city of Buffalo is recovering from tragedy.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12717748 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1668 1 5 full false The State of Housing in America CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives from mayors of large, medium, and rural cities and discuss pathways to solutions for some of our cities’ most pressing problems.

In our fourth episode, former mayor of Columbia, SC and President Joe Biden's  Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Steven K. Benjamin joins Phyllis and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to discuss the state of housing in America and steps taken to improve the quality of life in Atlanta.

]]> CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives from mayors of large, medium, and rural cities and discuss pathways to solutions for some of our cities’ most pressing problems.

In our fourth episode, former mayor of Columbia, SC and President Joe Biden's  Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Steven K. Benjamin joins Phyllis and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to discuss the state of housing in America and steps taken to improve the quality of life in Atlanta.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12635112 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1191 1 4 full false AAMA's Corporate Business Council In our third episode, Terri Broussard Williams, Head of Social Justice Policy & Partnerships, Amazon, and Chair of AAMA's Corporate Business Council joins CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss outreach, Williams' career and her experiences as Chair of AAMA's Corporate Business Council.

]]> In our third episode, Terri Broussard Williams, Head of Social Justice Policy & Partnerships, Amazon, and Chair of AAMA's Corporate Business Council joins CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss outreach, Williams' career and her experiences as Chair of AAMA's Corporate Business Council.

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12635089 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400 1683 1 3 full false The Next Generation of Leaders In our second episode, Earle, AR Mayor Jaylen Smith, the youngest mayor in the country, joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and co-host Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to share his insights on being a young leader and managing the demands of his role as a mayor. 

]]> In our second episode, Earle, AR Mayor Jaylen Smith, the youngest mayor in the country, joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and co-host Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to share his insights on being a young leader and managing the demands of his role as a mayor. 

]]> African American Mayors Association Buzzsprout-12587463 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1625 1 2 full false Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss public safety and gun violence prevention with Our Mayors Breaking it Down host Phyllis Dickerson. 

]]> New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss public safety and gun violence prevention with Our Mayors Breaking it Down host Phyllis Dickerson. 

]]> Stephanie Jackson Buzzsprout-12450697 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1219 1 1 full false