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The OBL Battle of the Cities for the Throne Finals - 7/1
Celebrate 250 Years of America on July 4th at the City of Orlando’s Fireworks at the Fountain
Celebrate 250 Years of America’s Independence on July 3rd at Red, Hot & Boom
You Could Win Bruno Mars Tickets With STAR 94.5’s Tell The Boss
Stopping the Music to Silence the Violence
Details Here for the Star Spangled Sanford July 4th on the Riverwalk Celebration
Nominate Your Pastor to Join Pastor Riva During Sunday Morning Inspiration on STAR 94.5
You Could Win Lunch Delivered To You With Free Lunch Friday
YE Live @ Raymond James Stadium - 6/28/26
Celebrate 20 Years of Port of Miami with Rick Ross on July 24th at Doctor Phillips Center
Kehlani @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre - 9/11/26
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Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
Tony's Trippin' 6.26.26
It's a "Feeling Awkward Friday" with Tony Sco. He discusses people's stomach growling and much more.
Tony's Trippin' 6.25.26
It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses the Obamas teaming up with Disney to produce positive animated cartoon programming.
Tony's Trippin' 6.24.26
Check out Tony Sco and his Random Thoughts on this Wednesday. He discusses movies and much more!
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Monica May's Point Of View
Every Sunday morning, 'Monica May's Point Of View' features conversations built on hot topics and issues concerning African Americans. Local and national guests will share their points of view as well.
KEEPING HBCU'S ALIVE & THRIVING/ TPS EXPLAINED/REDEMPTION HOMES FOR YOUTH
Tony Foster, Florida Chapter President of Kentucky State University (an HBCU) National Alumni Association discussed major issues facing our institutions today. The struggle to keep doors open stems from financial drought and student retention. The need for graduates to give back is more essential today than ever before. Connect with Kentucky State U to give back at info@ksunaa.org or find a HBCU in your area today. Peggy Gustave a Haitian woman born in the United States shared detailed information about the recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on the Trump mandate to end Temporary Protective Status for Haitian people living in communities around the U.S. For more info contact the Florida Immigration Coalition 1-888-600-5762; Hope Community Center 407/880-4673; Catholic Charities 407/658-1818; or Congressman Frost's local office 321/388-9808. Redemption Home1.com is an organization comprised of three black men who work with the Department of Children & Families to provide housing and reunification methods for youth 8 - 17. Since 2013, these men have obtained 5 homes and developed programming for youth with developmental issues or ADHD. You can participate in the Monday Night Mentors program contact vbrantly@redemptionhome1.com or call 689-808-1074
STATE PROPERTY TAXES DEFINED/FATHER'S DAY PRAYER/EQUAL GROUND'S BLACK AMERICA 250 PROJECT
Orange County District 5 Commissioner Dr. Kelly Martinez-Semrad defined the status of the State Property Tax debate. The tax provides all of our daily infrastructure services. Without the tax, many of our regular county taxpayers would see a decrease in county services and would have to pay a higher state tax. Others (higher income residents) would benefit along with developers and landlords. Email the Commissioner: District5@ocfl.net or Monica May monica@star945.com Pastor Marcus McCoy, Jr. received his call to ministry at 19. He is the youngest minister to lead at Greater Refuge Memorial. As a dad of two children, he was our Father's Day prayer warrior. McCoy is also the Faith Outreach Director for Equal Ground and shared more about their Black America 250 project. As the country celebrates our 250th Anniversary, EG is asking people to submit a 60-90 second legacy statement about their family. They are creating an online project, "Our Past, Our Power, Our Future." Submit your story online @ www.equal-ground.com see the Take Action dropdown for Black America 250
PLAY "I'VE BEEN SLEEPING BUT NOW I'M WOKE,"/ BCU DAY OF GIVING/OLYMPIAN TRAINING NEXT GEN/CAREER PATHWAYS RESEARCH
Orlando native Dr. Kalandria Smith starts local company, Landi-Lou Productions and presents, "I've Been Sleeping....." Saturday, June 27th @ Olympia H.S. 2:30 & 7:30pm Dr. Sherry Parramore, Executive V.P. & COO of Bethune Cookman University shared details about their "Day of Giving" Thursday, June 18th. They want to raise $200,000 which will be matched by a donor. If you'd like to add to the financial assistance for students, visit www.Give.Cookman.edu Former Olympic Star Damu Cherry-Mitchell shared highlights of her track career and how important it is for she & her husband Dennis to train potential Olympic athletes through their Elite Star Athletics Track Club program. Second Harvest Food Bank conducted community research and got direct feedback through their Career Pathways Program. Director Keonna Yearwood-Branch shared the results of how AI has taken over human resources and is preventing students from obtaining sustainable employment. However, they continue to train the community through an enhanced customer care and culinary program. www.feedhopenow.org details their July 7th start for customer care and August 3rd begins culinary training.
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
