Community View Points

Cornelius Jones - CEO of 100 Strong foundation - The 100 Strong foundation, Incorporated was created to provide mentorship and educational financial assistance to young men from underprivileged and single parent homes throughout Jacksonville, Florida. The organization is committed to partnering adolescent males from the community with strong positive men to mentor and influence them. In addition w...

Dr. Rafik Bouaziz from Mayo clinic - Local healthcare professional talking about the importance of Health checkups for Children as they head back to school. Regular exams by pediatricians or other health care providers for ear/eye conditions or problems that may create challenges for children academically, socially and athletically may need to be conducted to ensure a successful school year.

Chasity Alford CEO - The Classic Maven Boutique came by the show to talk about a brunch for local future and current entrepreneurs called The Acceleration Brunch. The Brunch is one of the most informative events to hit the city. Helping Entrepreneurs on how to grow their brand, understanding the importance of marketing and meeting your new accountability part. The Brunch will provide professional...

Latasha Looper, MBA, Broker , Executive Director came by the show on behalf of Home Steps to talk about making a positive impact to the community for our veterans. Home Steps is a non-profit organization that helps veterans achieve homeownership here in Jacksonville, Florida. In their effort to assist more veterans with this endeavor; they are hosting a “Chat N’ Chew FREE Homebuyer Breakfast For V...

Lakecia Walker came by the show to talk about her involvement It’s A girl Thing, a nonprofit organization that empower young girls aka Queens. She also talk about her 3rd annual C.O.G. Fashion show, connecting with Autistic children and adults empowering them as they walk the run way in the fashion show. A portion of the proceeds from the C.O.G Fashion Show will go toward It’s a Girl Thing.

Alvin Brown – Former Mayor of Jacksonville came by the show to talk about returning to the political race for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 5th Congressional District, his past accomplishments to empower the Jacksonville community as well as why it is so important to get out and Early VOTE to ensure the community’s voice is heard.

Dr. Nekeshia Doctor, Founder/Executive Director The BW Project, Inc. "Embracing the Beauty that was Given to You", came by the show to share an annual free event that her 501(c)3 non-profit organization provides for girls in the community. The Beauty Within Project, Inc., hosts an annual seminar for girls between the ages of 8-18 years old within the community of Jacksonville and the surrounding a...

Kuzzo Deville – Mr. Dunbar came by the show to talk about F.L.A United The Treasure Box The Ultimate Back to School Benefit Mixer a fundraiser event for DCPS Students & Athletes celebrating educators and tastemakers! As an educator in the community, Mr. Dunbar is asking the community to help empower our North side community and teachers with this event. As well, as to create awareness of the need...

Kingz of the South Biker Club – Back to School Supply Party - Dre Hannon – Road Captain call into the show to talk about Kingz of the South back to school drive and fundraiser and partnering with Harley Davidson to connect with the community all over the country. .

Michael Hartman and Kathy Stephens came by the show to talk about the 40 Club’s partnership with Alpha Starz to present a Back to school Jamboree, with special appearance by Taylor Richardson AKA Astronaut StarBrigtht. The event on August 11, 2018 also provides Community Resources and Educational resources.

Briana Johnson Communications and Outreach Coordinator & Jenel’s Big Sister came to talk about the upcoming Chipotle fundraiser and provide information about their local organization.

Freeman Stephens, Director of Security of SALTech Charter High School came by the show to talk about SALTech Charter High School along with the GEERS and Kidz Xtreme Fun Camp 2018 holding a BACK-2-School supply drive on July 27, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The school , which primarily serves's the Northside and Eastside of Jacksonville, is seeking donations and volunteers to support our backpack, sc...

Lindsey Bivens came by the show to talk about hosting a conference in Jacksonville, FL on July 21st. It's the first stop of a 4-city tour. The 2018 My Message Matters conference, a one day event designed to reignite your fire to follow your dreams and step forward to discover a new course for your life. Donating a portion of our proceed to a non-profit organization, Krumpin 4 Success, Inc Entrepre...

Ebonee Peterson, College Success Coach came by the show to talk about Take Stock in Children of Florida, established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. We offer our students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors and hope fo...

Under Andrew’s leadership, Tallahassee advanced workforce training programs for underrepresented workers as one of only 50 cities in the nation included in President Obama’s TechHire program. Andrew also helped lower violent crime in the City by more than 8 percent through increased investments in law enforcement, community policing, re-entry programs, and an expansion of social service funding. M...

Andrew Gillum is running for Governor to rebuild Florida into a state that works for all of us. He knows everyone deserves good-paying jobs so they can support their families. He wants to protect and expand Floridians’ access to quality, affordable healthcare, especially people with pre-existing conditions. He knows we need to strengthen our public schools and end the culture of high-stakes testin...

The Bright City Collective (Andrew & Sylvia and Elliot & Mandi) is where community is developed for every entrepreneur at any stage. They believe the word of God that everyone has been given a gift that should be used to serve others. They are here to help form and shape a solid foundation in which your business will stand on. They believe in creativity and go beyond just the idea. They believe in...

Julia M. Henry-Wilson, Director at The Center for Education and Career Development, Jacksonville Urban League, Inc. came by the show to talk about the Jax Urban League engagement with the community for 70 years. She invited the community to connect with the Jax Urban League as they assists adults with basic computer skills and offers job placement, career development and vocational training servic...

James Trapp – Director came by the show to talk about coming to Jacksonville on June 30, 2018. The mentor ship 1 Shot Combine Series is to implement a sustainable athletic and mentor ship program that improves access for entries into college for every high school athlete.

Leonard Chatman Jr. came by the show to talk about Unlocking Your Better Days, a book designed to accelerate you to another level beyond your known comfort zone and springboard you towards experiencing the BEST days of your life. Unlocking Your Better Days provides you strategies and keys to hurdle the most adversarial challenges in life. He is also working on his 2nd book!

Kwanza Yates and Veronica Olsen from Generation came by to talk about the upcoming Generation Retail Career Advancement Program in Jacksonville which trains individuals 18 years old and older for high demand professions in the retail, customer service, and hospitality fields and provides you with social support services, guaranteeing interviews with employers post-graduation. All at no cost!

Cynthia Dennis, BSN, RN, Coordinator of Injury Prevention and Safe Kids Northeast Florida THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health Wolfson Children’s Hospital came by the show to talk about Safe Kids Day is Saturday, June 9 at The Jacksonville Zoo. Cynthia also talked about their new drowning prevention campaign they are launching called “Lifeguard Your Child” and other great injury prevention activiti...

Holly Stewart the Director at GEERS Robotics and James Murphy with the GEERS Xtreme Fun Camp came by the show to talk about their 3rd GEER Extreme Fun Camp - G.E.E.R.S seeks to make robotics education affordable; giving students from all communities access to concrete and engaging experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). We guide students from literal thinking to becoming...

President Erick Parmley and CFO Shantell Costa Nixon came by the show to talk about their 19th Annual and empowering the community by being involved in the Veterans Day Parade, connecting with Madd Dads, riding for Slain Children and helping with Voters Registration. They JUST Ride but their purpose is to give back to the community!

Andy Pope came by the show to talk about Industrial Soldier a veteran owned Company dedicated to the creation of employment opportunities that maximize wounded and severely wounded veterans’ abilities to perform meaningful and life sustaining employment. Industrial Soldier’s mission is to develop the career skills, employment experience and future employment opportunities to independently sustain...