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.
Latest episodes
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BEYOND POLITICS/NATIONAL WOMEN IN SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
Dick Batchelor is a lifelong public servant. Born into meager beginnings, his family moved to Orlando when he was 10 and lived in public housing. Years later, as a politician he wo…
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1 h 57
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH/SOULS TO THE POLLS/CHANGING THE NARRATIVE FOR OUR YOUTH
The CEO of Stand-Up Survivor shared how she found love again after living in an abusive marriage for so many years. Lisa and Mordecai Thiombiano now live in Ghana and shared what i…
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2 h 01
HURRICANE ISAISAS UPDATE/HER VOICE, HER JOURNEY, HER INFLUENCE/HEART HEALTH & MORE
Carlos Durden, Orange County Emergency Management shared storm preparedness tips that included our safety kit items; batteries, a weather alert radio, and non-perishable food items…
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1 h 56
iHOPE Mentoring/BLACK HEALTH COMMISSION/MID-TERM ELECTIONS-State Senator Bracy-Davis
Marcus Brown, provides mentoring for boys 7-17 through iHOPE Mentoring every Tuesday & Thursday 6-8 pm @ Northwest Community Center 3955 W.D. Judge Drive in Orlando. This Thanksgiv…
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BLACK MEN'S HEALTH STUDY/ONE MAN'S CANCER JOURNEY/NEW ATTORNEY @ OSBORNE, FRANCIS & PETTIS
Dr.'s Lee Green and Dr. Kevin Sneed from the Moffitt Cancer Center developed the Black Men's Health Study (sponsored by Genentech) to address the health challenges disproportionate…
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1 h 59
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ENTIRE VILLAGE
FAMU IGNITE 2+2 Valencia College President Kathleen Plinske and Dr. Roberta Carew, Executive VP of Academic Affairs & Provost shared the news of the new FAMU IGNITE 2+2 transfer pr…
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1 h 57
CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH EVENTS
Kara Williams, with Engaging Kare shared details about their 2nd Annual Gospel Fest Saturday September 26th 5:30pm @ Dream City in Orlando. They will offer FREE HIV testing and mor…
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1 h 56
HOMEBUYER SUCCESS SUMMIT/HUNGER ACTION MONTH/SEPTEMBER-PEDIATRIC CANCER MONTH
Traci Blue with BRIGHT COMMUNITY TRUST shared the three steps to homeownership that families can learn more about at their upcoming summit September 26th 10am - 1pm in Kissimmee. O…
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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.…
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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 fo…
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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…
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1 h 56
TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS (TPS) EXPLAINED/KIDNEY HEALTH
Peggy Gustave, Attorney Anne Pierville and a Haitian citizen were our guests as we discussed Temporary Protective Status. The US. The Supreme Court just ended TPS and that will aff…
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1 h 56
LEADERSHIP, LAW & THE FUTURE
State Representative Angie Nixon is running for the U.S. Senate and received endorsements from several local politicians in Orlando, including Congressman Frost. She is a solutions…
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1 h 56
EATONVILLE HISTORY/ THE LASHAI HOUSE FOR YOUNG GIRLS FACING TRAUMA
Newly Elected Mayor Ruthi Critton is the third woman and first Gen Z person to maintain the Town of Eatonville's City's Council. She along with Councilwoman Jordan and Chamber of C…
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1 h 56
BELAC FOUNDATION WALK FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER/BRANDON JOHNSON LOBBYIST/SA WORRELL UPDATE
Amperell Williams shared details about the BELAC Foundation and their annual walk for childhood cancer July 25th 8:00 am at the Bill Frederick Park @ Turkey Lake. www.belacfoundati…
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1 h 59
POLIS INSTITUTE/ What is ALS?/ THE ROLE OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY IN ALS TREATMENT
POLIS Institute CEO Nat C. Jones shared that the organization is directing two new documentaries benefitting Central Florida. The 50 Fathers Docuseries - gives light to the differe…
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KEEPING HBCU'S ALIVE & THRIVING/ TPS EXPLAINED/REDEMPTION HOMES FOR YOUTH
Tony Foster, Florida Chapter President of Kentucky State University (an HBCU) National Alumni Association discussed major issues facing our institutions today. The struggle to keep…
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STATE PROPERTY TAXES DEFINED/FATHER'S DAY PRAYER/EQUAL GROUND'S BLACK AMERICA 250 PROJECT
Orange County District 5 Commissioner Dr. Kelly Martinez-Semrad defined the status of the State Property Tax debate. The tax provides all of our daily infrastructure services. With…
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PLAY "I'VE BEEN SLEEPING BUT NOW I'M WOKE,"/ BCU DAY OF GIVING/OLYMPIAN TRAINING NEXT GEN/CAREER PATHWAYS RESE…
Orlando native Dr. Kalandria Smith starts local company, Landi-Lou Productions and presents, "I've Been Sleeping....." Saturday, June 27th @ Olympia H.S. 2:30 & 7:30pm Dr. Sherry P…
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WINTER PARK JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION/FORMER JONES H.S. STUDENT PERFORMS/MANAGING THE STRESS OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE…
Lawanda Thompson, President of the Equite Council Corporation talked about the importance of continuing the celebration of Juneteenth. "Jazz & Jubilee" is Saturday June 20th 5pm -…