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It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses the Diddy verdict.
Check out Tony Sco and his Random Thoughts on this Wednesday. He discusses people at laundromats and much more!
It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 Old Folks you never ever mess with!
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.
Candice Simmons – Lead Well and Enterprising Black Orlando and Brandon Johnson (Government Relations) talked about the legislative changes and how they’ll affect our local nonprofits as well as healthcare and SNAP benefits. These cuts will affect our local community organizations – by reducing appointments and services available. Enterprising Black Orlando has a workshop July 12th 9am – 2pm @ Second Harvest that will discuss these changes and how our local nonprofits can still operate and fill in the gap for the services reductions and more. To connect Enterprising Black Orlando https://eborlando.org/ and register for the workshop at Enterprising Black Orlando launch of The Community Exchange https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enterprising-black-orlando-launch-of-the-community-exchange-tickets-1280972907449 Chad McKendrick - Money Coach and Author of "Livin’ Beyond Your Paycheck” stated that 55% of our homeless population is 65 and over and that many never learned how to manage money. We spoke to several STAR listeners who claimed they were 40 or 59 years old and financially at zero. Chad has a simple prosperity plan for kids to take $1 and put it into 3 buckets to increase money - Share, Play and the same for adults (4 “Buckets”) Priority, Bills, Play and Share - To connect with Chad https://www.livinbeyondyourpaycheck.com/ Both guests suggest that we begin with advocacy and learning who our legislators are on the State and Federal level as well as their aides. Connect with them and let them know how these cuts are affecting us directly.
City of Ocoee Police Chief Vince Ogburn, Sr. joined the force 5 years ago as Deputy Chief before being appointed as the 1st African American. Chief Ogburn, a native New Yorker also served in the U.S. Navy, as a State Trooper for Florida Highway Patrol and was an Orlando Police Officer for 23 years before retiring. While he is very aware of the racial history of Ocoee, he encourages his team to lead with integrity and be servants to the community. Leading with an “open door policy,” Chief says they are hiring and looks for more African Americans and women especially to join the team. In her role currently serving as Deputy Chief of the Apopka Police force, Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry brings 30 years of criminal justice experience as she gets ready to move into her role as Chief in November. Defined as a visionary leader, Dr. Quinn-Henry exemplifies dedication to her field and welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the Apopka community. Like Chief Ogburn, they welcome community interaction and look to serve their community with integrity and transparency. As former Chief of Corrections for the Orange County Jail, Cornita Riley managed the fourth largest facility in Florida overseeing 30,000 bookings annually. Riley has been recognized for her compassionate and reform-minded approach to the inmates and those in facility operations. Now the Central Florida President of NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), Riley wants to reestablish the organization and continue to engage the community about law enforcement.
After almost a decade a jury found former Orlando Fire Chief Roderick Williams, not guilty and cleared him of all sexual and racial discrimination allegations. He had his name cleared after being dismissed by the department over 8 years ago. Chief Williams wants to now develop education for others in this same situation and help them remain steadfast in protecting their character. Alonzo Mitchell and James Benjamin with Bridge Builder Foundation invited those who were formerly incarcerated to the “Freedom Fest” Saturday June 28th 11am – 2pm at the Denton Johnson Community Center in Eatonville. Registration is free but please go online https://forms.gle/h9gmfNetUR4JPpEMz5 so the State Attorney’s office can research your case. Other agencies expected to be on site include the Clerk of the Court, the public Defender’s office, Second Chance employers, FRRC and Florida Rising. Call 407/283-4351 for more information Sherwin Lewis of Black-Tie Management spoke on behalf of Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions Safety about his “Zupa Weekend of Events.” The former Jones H.S. football player’s story is one worth sharing. He was not slated to go off to college but was picked up by Illinois University. While there, he sat on the bench for 3 years before finally being given a chance – then put on the field as a receiver…when he finally played Safety, he excelled, and the rest is history. Though he was the 97th draft option in the NFL, Joseph has become the highest paid safety to play in the game. The 24 year old was welcomed back home to Orlando this weekend to be given the Key to the City, host a fitness day for the community at Jones H.S. and open a new medical facility in honor of his mother who suffered a stroke. 2ND Annual “Fully Alive Health Summit” is Saturday June 28th at the Center for Health & Well Being 2005 Mizell Avenue in Winter Park from 10am – 3pm. Dr. Ademola Adewale invites all men to receive FREE health screenings, learn how to cook & eat healthy, mobility exercises and enjoy a catered brunch. FREE registration online at www.ffamhs.eventbrite.com Join the quarterly discussion and be informed about community developments Saturday June 28th 11-3pm at Washington Shores Presbyterian Church 3600 Rogers Drive in Orlando. Larry Colleton shared that in the next few years both Lake Mann houses and Lake Lorna Doone Seniors Complex are set to be demolished and replaced with mixed income housing. Find out more at the open meeting offered at the Awakening Awareness Community Event. Call 321/287-3507 or 407/295-4741 for more information.
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