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Tony's Trippin' 4.30.25

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

April 30, 2025

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Tony's Trippin' 4.29.25

It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 ways you need to know when it's time to put down your phone.

April 29, 2025

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Check out Tony Sco on a "Maybe it's Me Monday" as he talks about checkout lines and much more!

April 28, 2025

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Monica May's Point Of View

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.

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH – CARE ACCESS/LOCAL & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES – EQUAL GROUND/ CITY OF ORLANDO D-5 COMMISSIONER ROSE UPDATE

Our mantra “You Can’t Treat Me if You Don’t Know Me,” is the reason why CARE ACCESS is making clinical research available to all. It is the only way African American DNA will ever be considered when developing new drugs. Jammie Wood with CARE ACCESS shared how they bring FREE health screenings and education to communities of color in order to advance strides in medicine. They offer specific cholesterol testing as well as lipid panels, liver screenings, A1c to determine pre-diabetes or diabetic status, kidney function and protein analysis for Alzheimer’s Disease. To find out when the screenings are happening, call 407/917-2868 for Joneal Brunner or www.myhearttest.com Executive Director of EQUAL GROUND, Genesis Robinson gave a comprehensive update on the current legislative session. They are still trying to balance our state budget, since the House wants to reduce our sales tax from 6% to 5.25%. Not only will that be less revenue to operate with, the cuts will drastically affect areas like health & education which is already seeing millions of dollars in deficits. The Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo resigned under pressure from constituents on the floor last week. The interim is Laurie Bermon with Tracey Davis stepping into place in 2026. Republicans in the Florida state House of Representatives have been investigating whether Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration illegally used $10 million tied to a federal Medicaid settlement to help defeat a 2024 ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana. The organization is tied to one his wife Casey operates. Dates to remember are as follows: May – August EG will do statewide updates, May 27th is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming June 24th Primary election. However, you must register again by June 12th if you plan to vote by mail in the June 24th Primary election for Senate seat 40 (vacant since the sudden death of Senator Thompson) and House seat 15 (which will become vacant as Lavon Davis plans to run for Senator Thompson’s seat). September 2nd is the General Election. Interim Commissioner Shan Rose of D-5 in the City of Orlando talked in depth about what she’s been working on over the last 10 months of being in office. The former City employee and resident of Paramore talked about housing and employment opportunities available now and on the horizon for residents. Safety is her top priority along with procuring business opportunities and career development for residents. Her youth mentorships, advocacy for the homeless and senior citizens in her district have been priorities as well. Connect with the Commissioner who plans to run to retain her seat in November. Stay connected: District5@Orlando.gov on social media orlandodistrict5 or call 407.246-2005

April 27, 2025

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RESSURECTION SUNDAY PRAYER/APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS & FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

An Easter Sunday blessing started us off with Reverend Terence Gray, sr. Pastor of St. Mark AME Church 1968 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando offering prayer to start our conversation on this Resurrection Sunday. Then we segued into a conversation on Sexual Assault. Dr. Crystal Raphael, CEO of ShesThankful.org shared openly about 3 separate assault experiences beginning at the age of 9. We discussed the trauma of assault and why women and men don’t come forward. It’s out of shame, fear or disassociation from the impact. Sexual Assault is not something readily discussed and especially not in the African American community. However, every 68 seconds someone is sexually assaulted. Get Help through Victim Service Center 407/500-HEAL (4325) or through RAIN @ 800/656-HOPE.Join Dr. Crystal Saturday April 26th for Courageous Conversations @ the Grand Avenue Community Center 9am-12pm Register @shesthankful.com For financial literacy month, we spoke with Dr. Regina Hightower, Attorney Odessia Joyner and Cherlynn Williams of the Central Florida National Council of Negro Women about Life Insurance, Wills, Trusts and Assets. Dr. Regina Hightower talked about the difference between term and whole life insurance. We need to provide for our family in our death by determining our income on a DIME = Debt, Income, Remaining Mortgage and the Education of our Children. To ensure that our families are further taken care of, you can provide a description of how your assets will be distributed. You can do that with a will or through a trust document. Wills go through the courts and trusts can be managed through documentation. Get an attorney’s assistance to determine which is best. However, you can draw up a will on your own, but you must have it notarized. For further discussion attend their open forum Wednesday April 23rd @ the Heart of West Lakes @ 5:30pm

April 20, 2025

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MASK OF MASCULINITY/FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH/STRENGTHENING OUR POLITICAL VOICE

Men account for 75% of all suicide victims in the U.S. with one man taking his own life every 20 minutes. They are dealing with depression in silence and afraid to express their inner feelings. Behavioral changes such as agitation, emotional disconnection and outbursts are a few signs of mental health challenges. Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Schellie Fan Fan offers the “Teach Me How to Heal” one day conference focusing on mental health with the “Iron Sharpens Iron” men’s edition Saturday April 19th. Open to males 18 and up at www.teachmehowtoheal.com. April is Financial Literacy Month, financial wiz Reshell Smith of AMES Financial shared 5 Tips for 2025 – 1. Time is your most valuable commodity 2. Make savings and spending your goal 3. Make your money work for you 4. B.Y.O.B – Be Your Own Boss 5. With 8 Billion people in the world, there is room for your talent. She also shared that tariffs are actually taxes that will apply to all Americans in the products we purchase. IMPORTANT TAX FILING INFO – Taxpayers that request an extension by April 15the have until October 15th to file without penalties. However, if you owe IRS taxes you still need to pay by April 15th to avoid penalties and interest. Connect with Reshell @ www.amesfinancialsolutions.com. Orange County Democratic Chair, Samuel Vilchez Santiago invited the community to an open Town Hall to discuss pressing issues and our country’s future. Being held in Republican Congressman Daniel Webster’s district (11), you can learn more about the cuts coming out of D.C. now on our Healthcare in general including Social Security, Medicare, as well as voting and veterans' rights. Join the discussion Monday April 14th 6pm at the John Bridges Community Center in Apopka – connect https://orangefldemocrats.com/.

April 13, 2025

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