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Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5

Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5

Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5

Tony's Trippin' 8.4.26

It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 Things that makes him look at somebody and say Who Is You??!!

Tony's Trippin' 7.31.26

It's a "Feel Good Friday" with Tony Sco. He discusses receiving free samples in the mail and much more.

Tony's Trippin' 7.30.26

It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses the Diddy altercation in prison.

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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.

SICKLE CELL ANNUAL FUNDRAISER/HONOR FLIGHT CENTRAL FLORIDA/ADVENT HEALTH RESEARCH STUDIES

Bernadette Danner and Kadijah Lindo of Sickle Cell Conquerors shared the difference between having the sickle cell trait vs the full-blown disease and how it's often misunderstood. They are hosting their annual walk to raise funds to support other patients with the disease. Saturday September 19th 8am @ Carver M.S. The Big Red Bus will be on site for blood donations www.sicklecellconquerors.org Kaye and Landy Dunham are both retired veterans who are bringing veterans to Washington D.C. through www.HonorFlightCentralFlorida.org. They are looking for (60 veterans) Korean, WWII, and Vietnam wars to join them for their October 17th Mission 37. Call 407/203-7010 Dr. Tina Theti of Advent Health is offering a few important research studies and looking for participants for the following: SugarNSalt Study patients with Type 1 Diabetes; iTREAT-PC for asthma; PRECIDENTD for Type 2 Diabetics at risk for cardiovascular and kidney disease. Call 407/303-7193 or email RI.Referral@adventhhealth.com

VICTORY CUP INITIATIVE/MINDFUL PLAY LEARNING/BLACK PHILANTHROPY MONTH

Applications for this year's Victory Cup Initiative open tomorrow. Ashley Vann discussed how non-profits can apply for the 12th annual Storytelling Breakfast Showcase to compete for unrestricted dollars for their organization. Applications available www.victorycupinitiative.org Yolonda Deon Tyler, CEO of Mindful Play Learning shared the importance of using the 5 senses to teach your child how to balance mental health and wellness through play. Connect with her @ www.mindfulplaylearning.com August is Black Business Month and Black Philanthropy Month. Candice Simmons with Enterprising Black Orlando shared that 3% or businesses in Orlando are owned by African Americans. How can we support more of the black businesses in our community - Join the discussion Saturday August 29th www.eborlando.org

MATERNAL HEALTH LISTENING SESSIONS/GET OUT & EARLY VOTE

Dr. Salmon-Trejo from the Department of Health shared details about the upcoming Maternal & Child Health Listening Sessions. If you have lost a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy or within the 1st year of birth, please share your story. Register for the sessions 8/20 or 8/23 at Eventbrite under the title highlighted above Dr. Lavon Bracy reminded us today is the last day of Early Voting in this primary election that is Tuesday, August 18th . In Orange County, so far only 12% of voters have turned out....Your Vote is Your Voice!

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