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Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5

Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5

Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5

Tony's Trippin' 3.21.25

It's a "Feel Good Friday" with Tony Sco. He discusses cake, card games and much more!

Tony's Trippin' 3.20.25

It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses the astronauts who returned to Earth and much more

Tony's Trippin' 3.13.25

It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses Wendy Williams and much more

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Monica May's Point Of View

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.

60th Annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet/Olympic Bronze Medalist Omari Jones Shares What’s Next/Women’s History Spotlight – Arlene Blake, Women on the Rise

The 60th Annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet spotlights 60 of the most elite high school track stars March 13th –15th at the University of North Florida. Originally spearheaded by track star Hayes, it focuses on student athletes and provides scholarships for their future endeavors. Visit www.BHITM22.org for more information. Edgewater H.S. and Valencia graduate, Omari Jones shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics where he won the Bronze medal in boxing. Jones was the only American boxer to bring home a medal and now he’s set his sights on his professional career. His debut fight will be March 15th at the Caribe Royale and you can purchase your tickets through www.ticketmaster.com. Our Women’s History spotlight featured Arlene Blake, Executive Director of Women on the Rise. The organization focuses on empowering women’s careers, financial literacy and more. Free childcare and meals provided during training and for many of their events. To learn more visit www.wotrinc.org.

TAJIRI ARTS DOCUMENTARY/ HOW TO TAKE ACTION AND GET YOUR POLITICAL VOICE HEARD/ FACE OF TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY

Join Artistic Director Patricia Whatley in a roast and documentary about Tajiri Arts on Friday March 21st at Midway Community Center 2251 Jitway Avenue in Sanford. For 20 years, Mrs. Whatley and her staff provided after school artistic direction to more than 3,000 students. Many have gone on to perform with the likes of Ledisi, Patti LaBelle or performed on Broadway. To participate in the event contact whatleypatricia5@gmail.com or text 404-201-1464 Samuel Vilchez Santiago, Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party and Rashad Young, legislative aide to Lavon Bracy Davis joined us to talk about how to engage with our elected officials. They also invited the audience to stay abreast of what’s happening with the upcoming legislative session that begins this Tuesday March 4th in Tallahassee. You can get involved by attending county commission meetings, join the citizens legislature or by participating in Equal Ground Day at the Capital March 26th. To find out How to Take Action Against Overreach in our local government go to www.orangefldemocrats.com and at the state level visit www.flhouse.gov A local author and non-profit director, Kim Hill shared her story of triumph over tragedy. Hill, who as a foster child was molested, faced rejection and acted “out” as a youngster. She attempted suicide numerous times and even went to jail for a crime she was falsely accused of committing. Hill finally learned that the through the love of Christ her life could be restored. Since then she has written a book, “The Faces of Life…” and started the non-profit Tailor Made which focuses on children of incarcerated parents. Follow her at www.IAMTAILORMADE.net

HIV Stigma in Orange County Research Results/ Grandmother of Juneteenth Dr. Opal Lee/Four Pillars of Happiness

Dr. Andrea Dunn, Dr. J. Richelle Joe and Dr. Shan-Estelle Brown completed a four-year research project on “Removing Obstacles to HIV Prevention for Black Women in Orange County.” Florida now stands 6th in the nation for newly infected cases of HIV. The three researchers interviewed 75 women and determined that stigma and socioeconomic barriers remain the main contributor to the high rate of infection. To learn more, please attend a free event offered by Let’s BeeHIVE. Queen Bee is March 8th 3pm – 7 at Ocoee Lakeshore Event Center. To register visit www.letsbeehive.org Dr. Opal Lee is considered the grandmother of Juneteenth. The now 98-year-old is famous for walking from her state of Texas to the Nation's Capital to bring attention to the importance of the celebration for freedom. The Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery was signed in 1863 but it took 2 ½ years for the news to reach Texas. Hence Dr. Lee wants us to continue the walk for freedom every year by gathering to celebrate and walk 2.5 miles to correspond with the 2 ½ years it took for the end of slavery. Tony Jenkins with Florida Blue is Chair of the Winter Park Institute. The organization brings speakers to our community such as Harvard Professor and author of Build the Life You Want Arthur C. Brooks. A lucky STAR listener was invited to attend and hear more about the 4 pillars of happiness which are Faith, Family, Community and Work

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