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NEXT with Marcus AtkinsonAuthor: WQLN
The socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds of Eries citizens have never been as wonderfully diverse as they are today. In order to paint a holistic picture of the plight, hopes, and dreams of Erie, NEXT seeks to spotlight and analyze issues that affect inner-city Erie from the perspective of its next generation of voices voices of those who are taking the lead on various aspects of the community. As it was during the days of the iconic Dr. King, the winds of change are often reflected in the actions and words of a younger and more idealistic age group. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Marcus Atkinson & Alex Staley on Mentorship, Media, and Growth
Friday, 20 March, 2026
On this episode of NEXT 2.0, Marcus sits down with his engineer, 26-year-old Alex Staley, for a conversation that is years in the making. Marcus has mentored Alex since he was in the third grade through youth programs and media arts, and today, that relationship has come full circle in a powerful way. What began as guidance and encouragement in childhood has grown into a real-life example of what long-term mentorship can produce: trust, growth, talent, and purpose. This episode highlights the impact of investing in young people over time and shows what can happen when someone is given the support to develop into their full potential.
