EASY Community Focus

Founder Tangela Sears - Discuss the laws that the organization is fighting to get passed into law, her appeal of the Stand Your Ground Law and her upcoming All White Prayer Breakfast.

1. Allison Grubbs, Director, Broward County Libraries - May & June events. http://www.broward.org/library. 2. Susan Holtzman, President / CEO NAMI Miami (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Mental Health support services. http://www.namimiami.org

1. Allison Grubbs, Director, Broward County Libraries - May & June events. http://www.broward.org/library. 2. Susan Holtzman, President / CEO NAMI Miami (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Mental Health support services. http://www.namimiami.org

Tracy L. Jackson - Director - We discussed hurricane season, the predictions of this season, getting prepared early and not procrastinating. we also discussed the list of things to get prepared with, contacting FEMA, the process of getting help from FEMA in case of a disaster.

1. Erik Salna, Associate Director at FIU Extreme Events Institute. Eye of the Storm Hurricane Prep Event 5/20 at MODS. http://www.mods.org 2. Susan Holtman, President / CEO NAMI Miami, NAMI Walks Miami, 5/20 at Loan Depot Park. http://www.namimiami.org

1. Erik Salna, Associate Director at FIU Extreme Events Institute. Eye of the Storm Hurricane Prep Event 5/20 at MODS. http://www.mods.org 2. Susan Holtman, President / CEO NAMI Miami, NAMI Walks Miami, 5/20 at Loan Depot Park. http://www.namimiami.org

We discussed their sold out Hats Off She Boss Luncheon , their Camp Honey Shine 7 week Summer Camp. Also discussed the Grand Opening of the new 56, 000 square feet Overtown Youth Center.

Guest: Jessica Harvey / CEO Guy Harvey Foundation Marine Conservation & Education https://guyharveyfoundation.org

Guest: Jessica Harvey / CEO Guy Harvey Foundation Marine Conservation & Education https://guyharveyfoundation.org

Lisa Ivory - President of the greater Fort Laudale Chapter - Jack and Jill of America, Inc., founded in 1938, is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to advocating for all children by creating an environment and providing resources for African-American children to succeed. We discussed The Teen Leadership Conference which serves as a formal opportunity for our teenage officers to continue to...

1. Heather Geronemus, founder of Walk Like MADD & Madd Dash 5k Fort Lauderdale; 5k is on May 7th; http://www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale 2. Joe Cox, President / CEO of Museum of Discovery & Science; 'Eye of the Storm' 5/20, https://mods.org/event/eye-of-the-storm/ 3. Mariah Grooms, Content Director of Heal the Planet, 100+ Ways; https://healtheplanet.com

1. Heather Geronemus, founder of Walk Like MADD & Madd Dash 5k Fort Lauderdale; 5k is on May 7th; http://www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale 2. Joe Cox, President / CEO of Museum of Discovery & Science; 'Eye of the Storm' 5/20, https://mods.org/event/eye-of-the-storm/ 3. Mariah Grooms, Content Director of Heal the Planet, 100+ Ways; https://healtheplanet.com

 Lucia Davis-Raiford President and CEO - Carrie Meek Foundation. Discussed how the organization sponsors and promotes programs in education, housing, health and economic development and is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of our community. Also discussed the Supporting Safer Communities Grant Program.

Seg.1 - Pride Center at Equality Park, President / CEO Robert Boo, Rainbow Run 5k 4/30. http://www.pridecenterfl.org Seg. 2 - YMCA South Florida, Assoc. VP Event Ops & Mktg Tongelia Milton, Healthy Kids Day 4/29 & 1 Yr. Anniversary of L.A. Lee YMCA http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org Seg. 3 - Job News USA GM Tiffany Price, Job Fair 4/27, http://www.jobnewsusa.com

Seg.1 - Pride Center at Equality Park, President / CEO Robert Boo, Rainbow Run 5k 4/30. http://www.pridecenterfl.org Seg. 2 - YMCA South Florida, Assoc. VP Event Ops & Mktg Tongelia Milton, Healthy Kids Day 4/29 & 1 Yr. Anniversary of L.A. Lee YMCA http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org Seg. 3 - Job News USA GM Tiffany Price, Job Fair 4/27, http://www.jobnewsusa.com

Seg 1: Guest, Steve Hudson, Huizenga Park Foundation http://www.huizengapark.org. Segment 2: Guests, Miami Beach PD and P.A.L.: Deborah Martineau, Arthur Martineau, Officer Eliut Hazzi. http://www.beachpal.org, https://tinyurl.com/jux27rs3. Seg 3: Hometown Hero, Nelson Andreu, Miami Dade Police Department.

Seg 1: Guest, Steve Hudson, Huizenga Park Foundation http://www.huizengapark.org. Segment 2: Guests, Miami Beach PD and P.A.L.: Deborah Martineau, Arthur Martineau, Officer Eliut Hazzi. http://www.beachpal.org, https://tinyurl.com/jux27rs3. Seg 3: Hometown Hero, Nelson Andreu, Miami Dade Police Department.

Isis C. Roberts - Arts Education manager and Carmen Morris - Theatre Marketing Manager - We discussed the center's 48 year history in Liberty City, all of the classes, arts, music, shows and exhibits that are offered at the center.

Reggie and Rick Da Vibe - Producers - We discussed the stage play that is based on the lives of four friends who build a business empire but started from nothing. We also discussed how a portion of the proceeds will go to scholarships for students in the arts and creative spaces.

Segment 1: Wahoo Bay President / CEO Rob Wyre. Seahive installation to protect the Coast. http://www.wahoobay.org Segment 2: Fathers MIA Co-Founders Gernald Hawkins, Sr. & Robert L. Jackson III. Father-Daughter Dance. http://www.fathersmia.org

Segment 1: Wahoo Bay President / CEO Rob Wyre. Seahive installation to protect the Coast. http://www.wahoobay.org Segment 2: Fathers MIA Co-Founders Gernald Hawkins, Sr. & Robert L. Jackson III. Father-Daughter Dance. http://www.fathersmia.org

We discussed the high prices of housing, food, living with barely any increases in pay, the programs available to Miami Dade residents, and the importance of the Black vote to her reelection.

Founder Gernald Hawkins Sr. and Co founder Robert Jackson - Fathers MIA provides resources and support for fathers who want to be more active and involved in their children's lives. We also discussed their upcoming "As We Honor You" father/ Daughter and Mother / Son dance and scholarship gala.

Segment 1: Mariah Grooms, Content Director, Heal the Planet Day 4/30. http://www.healtheplanet.com. Segment 2. Lisa Spadafina, Director, Miami-Dade County DERM. Baynanza 4/15. http://www.miamidade.gov/baynanza

Segment 1: Mariah Grooms, Content Director, Heal the Planet Day 4/30. http://www.healtheplanet.com. Segment 2. Lisa Spadafina, Director, Miami-Dade County DERM. Baynanza 4/15. http://www.miamidade.gov/baynanza