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The Lion King @ Dr. Phillips Center: 4/23 - 5/18
Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton @ Addition Financial Arena - 4/25/25
Mary J. Blige @ Kia Center - RESCHEDULED TO 4/26/25
Lung Force Run/Walk 5K - May 3rd
Paving Pathways: A Fundraising & Networking Event - 5/3/25
We Them Ones @ Addition Financial Arena - 5/11/25
Chris Brown @ Raymond James Stadium - 8/2/25
Maxwell @ Kia Center - 8/9/25
The Weeknd @ Camping World Stadium - 8/24/25
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Monica May's Point Of View
Every Sunday morning, 'Monica May's Point Of View' will feature conversations built on hot topics and issues concerning African Americans. Local and national guests will share their points of view as well.
RESSURECTION SUNDAY PRAYER/APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS & FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
An Easter Sunday blessing started us off with Reverend Terence Gray, sr. Pastor of St. Mark AME Church 1968 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando offering prayer to start our conversation on this Resurrection Sunday. Then we segued into a conversation on Sexual Assault. Dr. Crystal Raphael, CEO of ShesThankful.org shared openly about 3 separate assault experiences beginning at the age of 9. We discussed the trauma of assault and why women and men don’t come forward. It’s out of shame, fear or disassociation from the impact. Sexual Assault is not something readily discussed and especially not in the African American community. However, every 68 seconds someone is sexually assaulted. Get Help through Victim Service Center 407/500-HEAL (4325) or through RAIN @ 800/656-HOPE.Join Dr. Crystal Saturday April 26th for Courageous Conversations @ the Grand Avenue Community Center 9am-12pm Register @shesthankful.com For financial literacy month, we spoke with Dr. Regina Hightower, Attorney Odessia Joyner and Cherlynn Williams of the Central Florida National Council of Negro Women about Life Insurance, Wills, Trusts and Assets. Dr. Regina Hightower talked about the difference between term and whole life insurance. We need to provide for our family in our death by determining our income on a DIME = Debt, Income, Remaining Mortgage and the Education of our Children. To ensure that our families are further taken care of, you can provide a description of how your assets will be distributed. You can do that with a will or through a trust document. Wills go through the courts and trusts can be managed through documentation. Get an attorney’s assistance to determine which is best. However, you can draw up a will on your own, but you must have it notarized. For further discussion attend their open forum Wednesday April 23rd @ the Heart of West Lakes @ 5:30pm
MASK OF MASCULINITY/FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH/STRENGTHENING OUR POLITICAL VOICE
Men account for 75% of all suicide victims in the U.S. with one man taking his own life every 20 minutes. They are dealing with depression in silence and afraid to express their inner feelings. Behavioral changes such as agitation, emotional disconnection and outbursts are a few signs of mental health challenges. Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Schellie Fan Fan offers the “Teach Me How to Heal” one day conference focusing on mental health with the “Iron Sharpens Iron” men’s edition Saturday April 19th. Open to males 18 and up at www.teachmehowtoheal.com. April is Financial Literacy Month, financial wiz Reshell Smith of AMES Financial shared 5 Tips for 2025 – 1. Time is your most valuable commodity 2. Make savings and spending your goal 3. Make your money work for you 4. B.Y.O.B – Be Your Own Boss 5. With 8 Billion people in the world, there is room for your talent. She also shared that tariffs are actually taxes that will apply to all Americans in the products we purchase. IMPORTANT TAX FILING INFO – Taxpayers that request an extension by April 15the have until October 15th to file without penalties. However, if you owe IRS taxes you still need to pay by April 15th to avoid penalties and interest. Connect with Reshell @ www.amesfinancialsolutions.com. Orange County Democratic Chair, Samuel Vilchez Santiago invited the community to an open Town Hall to discuss pressing issues and our country’s future. Being held in Republican Congressman Daniel Webster’s district (11), you can learn more about the cuts coming out of D.C. now on our Healthcare in general including Social Security, Medicare, as well as voting and veterans' rights. Join the discussion Monday April 14th 6pm at the John Bridges Community Center in Apopka – connect https://orangefldemocrats.com/.
Healthy Start Orange Baby Shower/ Women's History Spotlight: Deloria Nelson Streete , Kelly Charles Collins
The Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County (HSCOC) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1992 to decrease Florida's high infant mortality rate, low birth weight babies and to improve health and developmental outcomes for all children. They also offer Teen Dad and Dad University for men with babies 0-3 years-. Mom's are invited to attend a FREE baby shower April 5th 9am - 2pm at First Baptist Church. Registration is open to pregnant mothers www.healthystartorange.org call 407/227-1478 Deloria Nelson Streete is the owner of "Authentic Culture & Engagement Company Solutions" a mentoring agency. She is the author of REST; Resilience and Resistance, a journal that helps you focus on renewing your vision while you rest (for real). Connect www.DeloriaNelson@AceSolutionsGroup.com. Kelly Charles-Collins is an attorney, writer and mentor. Her book, "The Art of Strategic Resistance" was written for women in response to their emotions after the recent election. Connect with her at kellycharlescollins.com
Star Cares
STAR Cares is an exclusive Community Affairs initiative of STAR 94.5, committed to enriching the lives of African-Americans in our community who need to be informed and benefit from programs targeting Education, Health and Financial Literacy
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