Before the VMAs this weekend, take a look back at our favorite stars of the 80's walking the red carpet!
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It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses Cardi B being found not guilty in an assault case in California.
It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 things that black folks do to stretch a dollar.
It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses the recent arrest of Lil Nas X.
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.
Many of Central Florida nonprofits are facing major funding challenges. The 11th Victory Cup Initiative can fill that gap. From September 2-22 - applications are open for you to present your nonprofits story to receive unrestricted funds. Connect at www.victorycupinitiative.org Master Facilitator Nat C. Jones speaks around the country and shares communication skills that can work for your family, your community or business. Proven techniques from her books which are online make her a sought-after speaker. Go to natcjones100 on FB or email her at info@natcjones.com Last year more than 42,000 women died from breast cancer. Thank you to Eatonville Councilwoman Wanda Randolph, a breast cancer survivor for bringing 3D Mammograms Saturday September 6th 9-3pm @ the Denton Johnson Community Center 400 Ruffel Street in Eatonville. She partnered with the Beautiful Grace to offer free testing for women and men. Register by calling 407/858-1421 Testing provided for registrants with or without insurance. Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs continues the "Good in the Hood" as New Image Youth Center enters its 21st year in Parramore. Dr. Stubbs and her team provide emotional and mental health intervention for kids in that area as well as Pine Hills and Mercy Drive. To donate to their efforts to make an impact on the community or to assist with fees for their team member, Didy go to www.newimageyouth.org
Dawn Ofodile the Assistant V.P. Of Regional Community Engagement shared information about the "Good is Everywhere" campaign that VyStar initiated to bring Free experiences to our community. Look for members of their team to "post up" at events with opportunities to share. They are giving their employees chances to engage in their own way as a "giveback" that can benefit everyone. Registration opens August 25th, and the campaign runs September 10th - 30th. For more information visit Vystarcu.org/goodiseverywhere Jaylen Christie is known on social media as the "Superfly Nerd." A term he uses freely to describe his acceptance of his "nerdity," a word we developed on air to describe someone who is not only smart but also considered a bit awkward. Christie, born and raised in Tallahassee, is a Public Relations consultant. However, as a child he learned that "being different is cool!" He found his "tribe and right frequency" and is thriving in a PhD program in sociology - studying trauma through a kid's lens and using comic books to help them cope. Connect with him @ Jaylenchristie.com Attorney Coretta Anthony-Smith, helped us to know that there are regulations that are not being followed when it comes to personal insurance. The rates in Florida are "sky high" and we can seek help through the Forida Office of Insurance Regulation - www.FLOIR.com. She has also established an organization to assist other black female attorneys find their way into the field of law or gain strength through participating in the Black Women's Lawyers Association of Central Florida - connect at www.BWLACF.org
Engaging Kare’s Gospel Fest, the Orlando Chapter of Sisters Organizing to Survive (SOS) and Orlando Commissioner District 5 Shan Rose, invite you to a free, family-friendly event in honor of National Faith HIV Awareness Day and is open to the public Saturday, August 23RD 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Lake Lorna Doone Park, located at 1519 W Church Street. The event will feature live gospel music, free HIV/STI testing and health screenings, local food vendors, community resource booths, and faith-based messages that uplift, educate, and empower. Women on the Rise, is offering their 4th Career Development Cohort to women making under $50,000.00. WOTR offers a FREE 10-week workshop teaching mindset coaching, skill mapping, financial fitness and more. Free onsite childcare and meal provided. Register online at www.wotrinc.org/careerdevelopmentcohort ACEs Matter – The Community Evolution Summit Providing the Antidotes (to our Adverse Childhood Experiences) October 11th 9am – 3pm at Northland Church 522 Dog Track Road in Longwood, FL. Learn more about ACEs by taking the test at www.acesmatter.org then join them for a weekend of healing - Friday for the ACEs luncheon, Saturday is the Community Summit and Sunday is the Charity Tennis Competition. It’s all FREE! More details www.acesmatter.org/aass2025
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