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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.
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.
Young Fathers of Central Florida Executive Director, Haki Nkrumah and Qwazay Crawford discussed all the programs they offer in support of fathers 12-24. The non-profit guides dads through mentoring, employment and family mediation. They also present Fatherhood Week Events starting June 9th – 14th at the Callahan and Grand Avenue Community Centers. To find out more about the event and the programs offered visit their website www.youngfathersofcentralflorida.com or email youngfathersofcentralflorida@gmail.com Visit their office at 527 N. Mills Avenue in Orlando or call 407/286-4320. Come Out With Pride is a local organization that hosts the largest Pride Parade in the Southeast (Oct. 18th @ Lake Eola). Their support for the LGBTQ community includes the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. “Love and Liberation” will be Saturday June 21st with the goal of pointing out that a person can be LGBTQ and still celebrate their black heritage. Note: Pride Month was started in June 1970 after the 1969 raid of the famous Stonewall nightclub in New York city. Many were injured or killed in the melee, but it was noted that a black trans woman spoke up asking, “So what are we going to do?” Hence the start of the Come Out With Pride movement. However, it wasn’t until former President Bill Clinton and later Barack Obama acknowledged the month officially. In our discussion we also talked about the suicide rate for people in the LGBTQ community because of ostracism…..if you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, please call 988. For more information about all their upcoming events (Family Trans Picnic – September 8th, Trans Day of Visibility in March 2026, etc.) visit www.comeoutwithpride.org Discussing the Stigma of Mental Health, Dr. Letitia Brown-James who has two companies to treat those in need, reminded us it is time to fight the shame, stigma, and fear of judgment of reaching out for mental health assistance. She said that our Body, Mind & Spirit must be in alignment for our mental health to balance. She gave simple daily remedies to do intentionally; read, move, talk to a friend, eat a snack, enjoy the sunshine, sing, or dance. When that doesn’t help, seeing a therapist might work and you should do so without stigma. Dr. Brown-James reminded us that kids who become silent, easily agitated, or isolated may be struggling with their mental health. If you have insurance call her Victorious Living Counseling service at 321/209-8219 ext. 1 or if you don’t have insurance call LBJ Behavioral Services 407/368-9848 ext. 1 The National Suicide Hotline 988 – Or Text the word HOME to 741741- Both lines are FREE and Confidential
Larry Colleton, Retired Naval Serviceman from 1983 – 2007 he now serves as President of the Florida Voters League, Treasurer of the RAFMAN Club of Orlando as well as NAACP Committee of Civil Engagement. Mr. Colleton was also an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit in Seminole and Brevard Counties. We learned the difference between Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) honors men & women who died in service and Veterans Day – November 11th honors all who served. There is a service today in Taft, FL and tomorrow the 75th Gold Star unveiling will be at Woodlawn Cemetery with Mayor Demings as the speaker. For veterans service information call Jessica Smith 904/887-9502. Reminder about the Special Election for State Senate Seat 15 and House District 40 is June 24th….early voting – June 14-22 and plan to attend the candidate forum June 9th @ New Church of Faith 5000 Silver Star Road 6pm. Justice James E.C. Perry was the 1st African American appointed to the 18thJudicial Circuit in Florida by Gov. Charlie Crist. He is the Author of “Benchmarked” and tells the story of his journey through the Army into the halls of justice. Justice Perry shared the history of the advancement of black attorneys in this country and why it’s so important to stay true to your own beliefs. Go to Amazon.com to get your copy of his book or go to FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - myfloridahistory.org
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