Monica May's Point Of View

Monica spoke with 3 experts about Memory Loss. Dementia and Alzheimer’s and learned that while they are not interchangeable, one leads to the other. Age is a common denominator in memory loss, but so are smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Unfortunately those are the same leading factors in the demise of health for many African Americans in general. A diet consist...

STAR 94.5 recognizes the Importance of Arts in our Community. Art gives you the power to embrace differences and more. The healing power of the arts was our topic. Monica's guests included Terry Olson, Orange County Director of Cultural Affairs. Terry is the Chief Arts Instigator, who with his board created Fusion Fest - which is now a non profit organization with the mission of celebrating the pe...

Monica May was joined by Alyssa Hogan, Juanita Coley, and Lisa Alexander, Point of View shifted the perspective through the eyes of domestic violence survivors. Addressing the trauma that continues while providing resources for our listeners to understand that there is a way out. Be on the lookout for the studio live session, coming this October! Join us while we further dive into what the face of...

United Negro College Fund The annual 14th Walk for Education will be held on September 18th at Blue Jacket Park at 8 AM. For more information please visit www.uncf.org/scholarships. The next event will be held on November 10th at 5:30 pm at Jones High school. With a segment on “How to be a successful student.” Contact Guest: Gwen Hewitt Area Director(UNCF) 407-392-4796 – Visit www.uncf.org Volusia...

On Point of View today we had a chance to speak with Tanisha Gary, the President and CEO of The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (AACC). Contact: tgary@blackcommerce.org Website: Blackcommerece.org As well as Candice Simmons, the Vice President of Community Relations focusing on Social Impact at Wells Fargo. Contact: candice.n.simmons@wellsfargo.com Courtney and Dr. Laine Po...

Monica has a candid discussion with Deborah Coffy and Nicolette of The League of Women Voters regarding the upcoming Primary election. She talks to WFTV News Anchor Daralene Jones on her new promotion. Monica also talks to Amber Brierly regarding Girls in Aviation Day.

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month – Monica spoke with Advent Health Dr. Parikh, Our Legacy (a donor awareness organization) advocate/representative Kia Malone, along with 2 donor recipients Goddest Thrailkill and Charlyce Simmons. They shared their stories, expressed gratitude toward their donors and helped dispel rumors about minorities and organ donor information. Learn more abou...

Monica May has a candid conversation about our kids going back to school and a prayer for our children for a successful and blessed year.

Monica May has a candid conversation about the upcoming elections with Bill Cowles, Orange County Supervisor of Elections, Desmond Meade, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, and Jasmine Burney Clark, Equal Ground.

Monica spoke with Attorney Vivian Bryant Orlando Housing Vivian.bryant@orl-oha.org; Zahide Wallace...Zahide@myhouseorlando.com; Cliff Long Cliffl@orlandorealtors.org; Chief Legal Counsel Orange County Clerk of the Court Roberta. WaltonJohnson@myorangeclerk.com; Senator Randy Bracy Randolph.bracy@flsenate.gov; Paul Shelton paul@warwickshores.com about Orlando having the third largest increase in re...

Monica May has a candid conversation about strategies to help raise our teens with Dr. Candice Jones (Pediatrician), Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese (Law Enforcement Coach/Mentor), Justin Williams and Samantha Wallace (Boujee Ball), Dr. Shanta Barton Stubbs (Director of New Image Youth Center)

Rod Love and Attorney Gregory Jackson guest star for Monica May this week. They have a candid conversation with Dr. Lawrence Drake, Interim President of Bethune Cookman University, Rich Black, Publisher of ONYX magazine, Debra Felder, educator, Contona Thomas & Redelia Shaw, Co-Producers of Biological Film on the Life of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

Monica May has candid conversation with some Orlando AKAs and Commissioner Bakari Burns about the AKA 2022 Boule in Orlando. She also speaks to Evelyn about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Monica May has a candid discussion on the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. She talks with Congresswoman Val Demings, Jennie Joseph, Attorney Natalie Jackson & Attorney Jennifer Smith.

Monica May has a candid discussion on fatherhood issues with Pernell Bush, Gene Martin, Julian Harris.

Monica May has a candid conversation regarding the meaning of Juneteenth with State Rep. Geraldine Thompson, Barbara Chandler, and Dr. Alzo Reddick.

Monica May has a candid conversation with Dr. Earl S. Mowatt, Vice President of Education @One Pulse Foundation , Dr Andrea Dunn , Founder, CEO and Queen Bee of Let's BeeHive, Inc., Angelica Jones, a transgender woman, Dr. David Baker-Hargrove and Robert Baker-Hargrove of 26 Health on how we can heal as a community after the tragedy of Pulse Night Club 6 years ago.

Monica May has candid discussion with UCF Asst. Professor Trenton L. Marsh and OPD Deputy Chief Eric Smith regarding gun violence in America.

Monica May has a candid discussion with WFTV's Vanessa Echols about her career and what is next for her upon retirement. Monica also has a deep conversation with Dr. Daryl Davis and his quest to find out what provokes racism.

Monica May has a candid discussion with OCPS Dr. Barbara Jenkins about her retirement and Chief of Staff Dr. Bridget Williams answers your questions.