Frontpage Tampa Bay with Ed Narain

Back to school health is the topic of choice today as Tina Young (CEO, Project LINK) and Dr. Maria Russ (Supervisor of Nursing, Hillsborough County) join the show to discuss Project LINK’s free Back 2 School health clinics. We also get into what "the people" are talking about as we take listener calls to discuss the latest happenings.

Stefanie Saleem and Juawana Colbert from Black Girls Boat join the show and Ms. Isis LaRose with Better Together joins to talk about the foster care system and how churches and organizations can help prevent children from being taken from their homes. Listeners also joined an open discussion about the assassination attempt at former President Trump’s campaign rally.

FL House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell joins us to discuss life as an elected representative, the challenges of being considered "Black enough" and what its like being the "first" to accomplish something. Attorney Cornelius Demps also joins the show to talk about growing up in Fort Pierce with a FL Highwayman for a father and trying to make history in Pinellas County.

Attorneys Dionne Jones and Lynette Brookins joined us to talk about their law school journeys, their board and community service, and why more Black judges are needed on the bench.

Banker Susan Maurer, Dottie Groover-Skipper (CEO of the HeartDance Foundation), and Kristen Bracy (Founder, CEO at Rise FL) join the show to discuss the warning signs of human trafficking, how to stop it, and how much it's impacting our state’s reputation as a safe place for citizens. Also, East Tampa CRA member, Clinton Paris, Esq. comes in to talk about how his humble beginnings led to him becom...

Meriel Martinez (Program Manager) joined the show to discuss the Non-Profit Leadership Center's program to help more minorities join non-profit boards (ARNEB) and Angelina Ryan (A1 Opportunities CEO) drops in to talk about A1 Opportunities and its mission to end homelessness in our area. She also shares her powerful personal story that that led to A1's founding.

School Assistant Principal Jay McNair joined us to talk about educational challenges, why Black students should play golf, his time as an amateur golfer and how he turned a love of music into a profitable side gig.

Dr. Nic Dewan (Florida Blue) joins the show to discuss tips and strategies for coping with and treating mental health and Chris Garrido join the show to discuss why preparing for death and or disability is a much-needed conversation in the Black community. Also, strategies for preparing for death.

Lakendria Robinson joins the show to discuss resources for minority businesses.

Kenya takes over the hosting duties to discuss eating habits and other topics of the day.

Financial planner Cedric Powell joins the show to discuss budgeting and investing for people with lower incomes and how to purchase property on a budget

Marilyn Shaw joins the show to discuss how faith and mental health can and should work together.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.

The Honorable Edwin Narain has been an active leader in the Tampa Bay community for three decades. His desire to help others grew from the examples set by his parents and has led to multiple leadership roles throughout his life.