It was Congressman Louis Stokes’ dream to write his life’s journey from Cleveland to Capitol Hill. He accomplished that goal, but passed away a few days later in 2015. This month, his autobiography, The Gentleman From Ohio, is hitting the shelves. We’ll discuss his legacy with those who knew him best, including daughter Shelley Stokes-Hammond. Then, how some are embracing the frugal life. That’s on The Sound of Ideas.
Resources
WVIZ/PBS ideastream documentary: Stokes: An American Dream
The Sound of Ideas: A Conversation with Louis Stokes
-Shelley Stokes-Hammond, eldest daughter and Historian
-Brent Larkin, Columnist, Cleveland.com
-David Chanoff, Author and Collaborator, The Gentleman From Ohio
- Teresa Murray, Banking & Consumer Finance Columnist, The Plain Dealer
-Mara Strom, Blogger, Kosher on a Budget
-Jay Seaton, Retired Credit Counselor, Former Executive with Consumer Credit Counseling of Northeast Ohio