Monica May's Community Connection
Tax Time: Last Minute Tax Tips
Tanya Black with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service discussed last minute tax tips for people who will be filing at the last minute with the April 17th deadline. Her company (and several other tax preparers) offer free estimates. Tax advice was shared as well as how to budget and prepare throughout ...
More than ABCs & 123: Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
Many parents believe early learning is as simple as ABC & 123, however the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County wants to disprove this mindset by ensuring all children enter school ready to learn. Karen Willis, CEO of Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, and Dr. Marilyn Doyle, Associate Superintendent ...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In the United States, a person is sexually assaulted every 2 minutes. With such an alarming statistic, Gina Costa of Orange County's Vicitm Service Center, stops by Community Connection to get Orlando to join in the fight against violent crimes & increase awareness during the month of April. Throughout this ...
Justice for Trayvon Martin
Allie Braswell, CEO of Central Florida Urban League and Turner Clayton, President of the Seminole County NAACP stop by Community Connection to give Orlando the plan of action toward justice for Trayvon Martin. See below for the following events you can participate in to show support. Tuesday March 20th –NAACP ...
Orlando Fights Obesity w/ OCHD
Audrey Alexander from the Orange County Health Department encourages Orlando to fight obesity at the 6th Annual Washington Shores 5K Walk and Health Challenge Saturday, March 10th at Hankins Park starting at 9a.m. More importantly this will be a great day to unite residents in the community. For more information, ...
Heartbeat of the Community: Cookie Johnson Opens Up About Black Women & HIV
In the latest edition of Community Connection, NBA Wife and HIV/AIDS Activist, Cookie Johnson, opens up in a poignant conversation with Monica May about her experience with HIV positive husband, Magic Johnson, and the importance of women protecting themselves. On another note, Cookie highlights the necessity for women to be ...
Call to Action: YMCA Teen Achievers
On Saturday, Feb. 25th, YMCA Teen Achievers invites you to attend their Teen Leadership Summit. Parents and students will have the opportunity to discuss life after high school as well connect with summer job opportunities. STAR 94.5's Monica May will host the opening session...Mina Ford, Executive Director of the YMCA ...
MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Did you know that by the time a person is arrested for a DUI, they have already driven 80 times under the influence? Melissa Hall and Stacy Caruth of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) stop by to let Central Florida know what they're doing to prevent drunk driving and underage ...
"Train Up a Child..." Real Men Outdoors, Inc.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it..." Proverbs 22:6 is the perfect description for Ted Thompson's program Real Men Outdoors, Inc. where he describes his passion for helping young people by creating a love of nature & teaching life skills ...
Florida Primary
Florida State Senator Gary Siplin, Earnest DeLoach of Young & DeLoach, PLLC and Derek Bruce of Edge Public Affairs discuss important issues on the ballot for the Jan. 31st Florida Primary. Know before you go click here... Listen Now!
A New Kind of Renaissance...
Rollins College graduate Dario Moore, of the Center for Contemporary Dance, infuses the beauty of dance with the rich history of our people in Sacred Slave Stories, February 2nd-5th. Moore's dance studio is one of a kind offering pre-professional courses as well as classes for those who simply like to ...
Remebering the Dream...MLK 2012
The Bracys of New Covenant Baptist Church reflect the importance of the dream in Orlando. How are we as a community continuing the mission Dr. King imparted on a generation? What are families doing to share the legacy of our people? Also, Mr. Allie Braswell, President of the Central Florida ...
A Day On, Not A Day Off
The MLK Commission stops by to share event information celebrating the Martin Luther King Holiday & the importance of giving back on the national day of service. STAR Cares has you covered with a full list of events throughout Central Florida. Below are two of interest:YMCA Pappy Kennedy Scholarship Luncheon ...
Housing Help in the New Year
Community Connection starts the New Year off right with valuable tips on fighting foreclosure. As we all know, the real estate bust of recent times has left Florida as one of the hardest hit states in the country. Terri Mitchell and Ramon Pleas from Reliable Business Solutions, a HUD Approved ...
Habari Gani? Celebrating Kwanzaa
This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the Kwanzaa holiday. Dr. Olabisi Olakolade stops by to share the importance of Kwanzaa and it's relevance in our community. Each day of Kwanzaa marks a special principle know as the Nguzu Saba they are as follows: Umoja- Unity Kujichagulia- Self Determination Ujima- ...
Happy and Safe Holiday Celebration
John Mullhall of Orange County Fire & Rescue stops by to share important holiday fire safety information to ensure families can truly enjoy this holiday season. Also Lady Deborah Wiggins of The Hope Church invites Orlando to the Washington Shores Christmas Celebration. Click here for more holiday fire safety tips ...
Army Strong
Brigadier General Henry L. Huntley and Lt. Col. Toya Davis stop by to share the value of the Army and why Orlando is a Center of Influence for interested recruits. For more information visit www.goarmy.com Listen Here
Town Hall 2011
State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson gives information on her Town Hall 2011 to discuss & find solutions for the issues affecting our community. Listen Here
American Lung Association
Janelle Middents, Regional Director of the American Lung Association, shares information relating to African Americans and lung disease. She also invites Orlando out to support their Fight for Air Climb Saturday, November 12th at the Bank of America Building Downtown. Participants climb the stairs of skyscrapers across the country in ...
Sisters Network
Sherlean Lee, President of Sisters Network Orlando, shares how women can stand together in the fight against Breast Cancer. Join Sisters Network on Saturday October 29th, for the Gift for Life Block Walk. To learn more on Ms. Lee and Sisters Network visit: www.sistersnetworkorlando.org Listen Here
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