Community View Points

Dr. Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Glover came by the show to talk about his Legacy! Dr. Nathaniel (“Nat”) Glover made history in 1995 when he was elected as the first African-American sheriff in the state of Florida after serving on the force since 1966. He served for two terms, and continued his lifetime of service as the 29th President of Edward Waters College, a Historically Black College. Dr. Nathaniel Glov...

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Jacksonville Association of Real Estate Brokers (JAREB) will host Community Wealth Building Day! The Fair Housing Act was passed as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and approved by President Lyndon B. Johnson one week after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. The group came by the show to talk about workshops covering 1st time ho...

Mayor Lenny Curry came by the show to talk about The inaugural Neighborhood & Community Summit on Saturday, April 21, 2018. He is inviting all Jacksonville residents to this FREE event. Jacksonville residents can learn about available City resources and participate in educational workshops! He also spoke on his journey as Mayor, his passion for ensuring our children are safe in the community and E...

Donovan Darius called in to the show to talk about his upcoming motivational speaking event as key note speaker for Caregiver Expo on April 14th. He talked about his mother, humble beginnings, and his vision for his non- profit organization The Donovan Darius Foundation who partners with other organization in Jacksonville to host life camps and mentorships to youth, teenagers and parents in areas...

Justin Whitfield, franchise owner of Chick-Fil-A in Kingsland, GA, came by the show to invite the community to enjoy family fun at the 6th Annual Autism 5k Run. Justin also talked about his family and having children with Autism and why the 6th Annual Autism 5k Run means so much to him.

Dani Deyton - Director of Community Development from Family Support Services of North Florida, came by the show to talk about Duval and Nassau counties there are approximately 1,500 children living in out of home care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Of these children, more than 100 are currently waiting to be adopted by a loving family. Children available for adoption are often over the age...

Joyce, Jolisa and Josalyn Brison came by the show to talk about their endeavors of 20 years! Heart for Children Inc. has provided underprivileged and at-risk youth ages 5 to 17, the opportunity to be in a safe and nurturing environment during the school year and summer. Founded by Joyce Brinson, HFC is well known throughout the community as a family-oriented organization that teaches the importanc...

Dr. Ivan Porter an AA nephrologist, who helps patients with HBP, came by the show to talk about High blood pressure and risks to African Americans. The prevalence of high blood pressure in African-Americans is the highest in the world. and it can cause permanent damage to the heart before you even notice any symptoms, that's why it is often referred to as the "silent killer.

Jacksonville native and mogul, Sherry Blue, came by the show to discuss the charity event - “Pure White Affair,” a fundraising charity event on March 31st, in celebration of the success of her non profit, Foundation For Fortitude! with the highly anticipated return of The Real Housewives of Atlanta starlet and style expert, Marlo Hampton! As well as the heart and soul of Foundation For Fortitude,...

Ms. Terri and Ms. Stephanie Reese from Community Rehabilitation Center in Duval, came by the show to discuss National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We came together to talk about this national issue and to issue the call to break the stigma, and to get the women the support and resources they need!

Ms. Terri and Ms. Stephanie Reese from Community Rehabilitation Center in Duval, came by the show to discuss that there’s a major need in the United States to break the stigma that’s preventing women, and particularly women of color, living with and affected by H-I-V from getting the treatment and the support they need and deserve. These women face problems such as isolation from friends, family a...

Cynthia Smith, Educator, came by the show to talk about Education awareness and her drive for School Board Member District 4, her Learning Academy and her skills, the will, and the determination to Do What Matters for district 4!

Chuck Campbell of Chick Fil A - River City Marker place came by the show to talk about Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit Run 5k. Their goal is to help keep Jacksonville fit by providing another venue to get out and run, as well as partner, and support civic groups, teams, and schools, by providing a forum that can help as a fundraising tool and community event platform. They support community groups by...

Angie Nixon came by the show to talk about The Eastside Arts Vendors Market 2nd annual “Melanin Market” Black History Parade on March 3rd! The Melanin Market has a strong emphasis on promoting local small businesses and organizations owned/led by African Americans. The goal is to highlight members and leaders within the African American community that have made a valuable impact in Black History.

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. ANNOUNCES ITS, “LEARN 2 LIVE” NATIONAL INITIATIVE In conjunction with The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)! Kappa’s – Malcolm Johnson, Scott Armstrong, and Charles Kemp came by to talk about Learn 2 Live and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. launching a national initiative entitled, “Learn 2 Live,” a collaborative effort with the Nat...

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida is proud to be hosting it’s 2nd Annual Wish Madness Jax event, an NCAA Divison 1 Sweet 16 game viewing party on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz of Jacksonville!

Council woman Joyce Morgan came on the show to talk about Community Involvement and her District 1 Town Hall meeting to address the community needs, now and in the future.

Anthony Brown, Frederick Smith and Manda Washington of the Fairfax environment Committee for Justice, INC. came by the show to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of North Jacksonville by requiring a lecel of maintenance of private property which will protect the livability, appearance and social and economic stability of the neighborhoods; which protects the citizens fr...

Ms. Angela T. Freeman, MBA – Scholarship Awareness – Community Involvement and Ashleigh Willis from the J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association came on the show to talk about 70 years of service by this chapter and how they serve as the official representative of Florida A&M University in the Jacksonville area. It is one of the top alumni ch...

Obi Umunna Esq. Came by the show to talk about helping under privilege kids in the Jacksonville community to see the upcoming movie Black Panther! Inspiring each child with hope and a vision of greatness like the Kings and Queens in the movie Black Panther.

Donna Deegan – Donna came by the show to talk about Donna Cares and their mission to provide financial assistance and support to those living with breast cancer and fund ground breaking breast cancer research. To help those who need financial assistance most.

88 Blessings - CEO Ericka Wilson came by the show to talking about 88 Blessings monthly involvement in the community by feeding the homeless and less fortunate in Jacksonville. She also talked about her son Allen Hurns of the Jaguars and their journey this year !

Mia Jones – Agape Health – Mrs. Jones came by the show to talk Agape TopGolf 1st Annual Charity Tournament Fundraiser. Golf, Food and fun while supporting the Health & Wellness of the Jacksonville families.

The men of SigmaPhi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc, and the local chapter of Nu Beta Sigma, came by the show to talk about their community involvement with Scholarships, their involvement with The Divine Nine in the community and hosting the upcoming State Conference