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Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. Check out what he discusses.
Check out Tony Sco and his Random Thoughts on this Wednesday. He discusses Gayle King, milk cartons and much more!
It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 R&B and Hip-Hop lyrics he never understood.
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.
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/.
The Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County (HSCOC) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1992 to decrease Florida's high infant mortality rate, low birth weight babies and to improve health and developmental outcomes for all children. They also offer Teen Dad and Dad University for men with babies 0-3 years-. Mom's are invited to attend a FREE baby shower April 5th 9am - 2pm at First Baptist Church. Registration is open to pregnant mothers www.healthystartorange.org call 407/227-1478 Deloria Nelson Streete is the owner of "Authentic Culture & Engagement Company Solutions" a mentoring agency. She is the author of REST; Resilience and Resistance, a journal that helps you focus on renewing your vision while you rest (for real). Connect www.DeloriaNelson@AceSolutionsGroup.com. Kelly Charles-Collins is an attorney, writer and mentor. Her book, "The Art of Strategic Resistance" was written for women in response to their emotions after the recent election. Connect with her at kellycharlescollins.com
The 60th Annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet spotlights 60 of the most elite high school track stars March 13th –15th at the University of North Florida. Originally spearheaded by track star Hayes, it focuses on student athletes and provides scholarships for their future endeavors. Visit www.BHITM22.org for more information. Edgewater H.S. and Valencia graduate, Omari Jones shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics where he won the Bronze medal in boxing. Jones was the only American boxer to bring home a medal and now he’s set his sights on his professional career. His debut fight will be March 15th at the Caribe Royale and you can purchase your tickets through www.ticketmaster.com. Our Women’s History spotlight featured Arlene Blake, Executive Director of Women on the Rise. The organization focuses on empowering women’s careers, financial literacy and more. Free childcare and meals provided during training and for many of their events. To learn more visit www.wotrinc.org.
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