“No one’s coming to save us; we have to figure this out ourselves.” — Dillon Delvo
Reinvention in Stockton starts with people. Family, faith, and Black history shape young leaders; high expectations and visible role models invite the whole community to “come together.” Mentorship turns promise into pathways: Phoenix Scholars supports first-gen, low-income students through applications, scholarships, and personal statements, building generational opportunity. Meanwhile, grassroots coalitions coordinate across safety, health, blight, cultural preservation, housing, and inclusion—proving that cross-sector collaboration can lift South Stockton and create momentum for the city at large.
Episode Guests
- Racole Dixon (mother of Michael Tubbs)
- Barbara Nicholson (grandmother of Michael Tubbs)
- Tasha Dixon (aunt of Michael Tubbs)
- Dr. Rebekah Fenton (physician; Phoenix Scholars co-founder with Michael Tubbs)
- Nicholas Hatten—Founder/Executive Director, San Joaquin Pride Center
- Fred Sheil—Administrator, STAND (Substance abusers Taking Action to Neutralize Drugs)
- Dillon Delvo—Co-Founder & Executive Director, Little Manila Rising
- Jasmine Dellafosse—Founding Member, Reinvent South Stockton Coalition
Hosts: Eric Estrada (associate producer), George Koster (creator, series host) and Nick McClendon (associate producer/interviewer)
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