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Tony's Trippin' 10.22.26

It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses a story based on iconic black tv shows.

Tony's Trippin' 10.21.26

Check out Tony Sco and his Random Thoughts on this Wednesday. He discusses dogs and much more!

Riby's Trippin' 10.20.26

It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 reasons we just need to call a timeout.

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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' features conversations built on hot topics and issues concerning African Americans. Local and national guests will share their points of view as well.

BEYOND POLITICS/NATIONAL WOMEN IN SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

Dick Batchelor is a lifelong public servant. Born into meager beginnings, his family moved to Orlando when he was 10 and lived in public housing. Years later, as a politician he would champion change for that same dwelling. His book on Amazon "Building Bridges in Toxic Political Times; a Roadmap for Community Leaders" is a blueprint toward developing political currency. Contact www.dickbatchelor.com. National Women in Small Business Month brought Farra Worrell and Anika Allen back to share tips on how women can succeed in their own business. Both are entrepreneurs and share their passion to grow. FREE Business resources in our community include SCORE and SBA.gov/women - Contact Anika @ www.fivestarfriendships.org, and Farra @ www.gracenotaryservices.com.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH/SOULS TO THE POLLS/CHANGING THE NARRATIVE FOR OUR YOUTH

The CEO of Stand-Up Survivor shared how she found love again after living in an abusive marriage for so many years. Lisa and Mordecai Thiombiano now live in Ghana and shared what it's like to be the person who loves someone through the journey toward healing. To reach Lisa info@standupsurvivor.org - The National Domestic Hotline 800-799-7233 District 5 Commissioner Rose reminded us that the Midterm Election is November 3rd. Early Voting begins October 19 - November 1st and if you have a Vote-By-Mail ballot, please make sure to mail it in. Join their Souls to the Polls caravan from Walmart on John Young & Columbia on Sunday, Oct. 25th 12:30pm Sandra Fatmi-Hall, CEO of United Foundation of Central Florida, is the example of how changing the narrative of youth and a community from at-risk to at-promise catapults their outcome. She shared three objectives to do that during her TedX Orlando speech - 1. Change the language 2. Show up consistently 3. Open one door www.unitedfoundation.org

HURRICANE ISAISAS UPDATE/HER VOICE, HER JOURNEY, HER INFLUENCE/HEART HEALTH & MORE

Carlos Durden, Orange County Emergency Management shared storm preparedness tips that included our safety kit items; batteries, a weather alert radio, and non-perishable food items. Remember if there's water on the highway, "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" Persons with special needs (PSN) can get assistance by calling 311 Meredith May Jolivert, is the Global Chief Legal Officer for POLITICO and represents her company during the current media disruption at the White House. While she couldn't talk much about that (now), she did share great tips on how she got to her current position. Heart Health & More in our community. Melisa Wilson, NP Advent Health, shared the importance of knowing genetic background, your BP, weight, and be ready to share key health info. Connor Chaumley, a 22-year-old African American male who's undergone 10 open heart surgeries since he was born and Kia Blair Advent Health community affairs, shared her fundraiser to raise money for the American Heart Association Oct. 14th @ Meade Garden. Tickets on Eventbrite.

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