01-05-2026 Open MIC, Thursday Nights at Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar in New York. Freddie and Chantel talk with a legendary host.

 This morning on the show, we’re joined by Damara Lynn Green, a longtime part of the legendary Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar. She’s hosting a special Open Mic Night on January 8th, but this is bigger than one evening — it’s the beginning of a movement aimed at taking the Sugar Bar Open Mic experience nationwide. From singers and poets to musicians and storytellers, this conversation is all about creating space, building community, and giving voices a platform. Press play and hear how it all starts. 

What is KMOJCast?

Select programming from KMOJ's airwaves and community voices. Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.

“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism.
The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired by the Swahili word “UMOJA” which means “Unity.” http://kmojfm.com/