BLACK MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS - ANSWERED/ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

WINTER PARK JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION/FORMER JONES H.S. STUDENT PERFORMS/MANAGING THE STRESS OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE EXECS

Lawanda Thompson, President of the Equite Council Corporation talked about the importance of continuing the celebration of Juneteenth. "Jazz & Jubilee" is Saturday June 20th 5pm - 10pn at Shady Park, 721 W. New England Avenue in Winter Park - featuring various talents from Orlando. Register to attend @ www.theequitycouncilcorporation.org (to accommodate everyone in case of inclement weather). Cee Jay Joseph is an award-winning SAG-AFTRA actor, emcee and host best known for his role as Principal Sam Haney on the CW Series "Walker" which is now streaming on HBO Max. Cee Jay is a former Jones H.S. Student who is back in Orlando visiting but also providing service to the community. To connect with him, visit www.ceejay.joseph.com Angela Williams of the Health & Wellness Collective is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who works with high achieving adults. She wants you to be aware of your burnout factors and develop a personal self-talk kit. To make an appointment, please call 321/765-3855.

Stopping the Music to Silence the Violence

Star 94.5 and CMG urban radio stations nationwide broadcasted "Stopping the Music to Silence the Violence". Powerful stories were heard as we all came together to uplift one another.

MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS' ADVOCACY/THE 34th ANNUAL SOUTHERN FRIED POETRY SLAM FESTIVAL

Dr. Christopher Stansbury of Veterans Advocacy, LLC completed his dissertation on ALL services relevant to veterans returning home. He shared techniques to manage veteran PTSD and more. Connect with him @ christopher_stansbury@ymail.com or 773-879-7952 The 34th Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam Festival is coming to Orlando June 10th - 13th starting at the Eatonville Library. Poets Shawn Welcome and Blu Bailey are helping to spearhead the event. To purchase tickets and find more information www.southernfriedpoetryclam.com

BLACK MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS - ANSWERED/ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Cherlette McCullough, LMFT www.centerpeacetheragy.org shared that in order to face the growing mental health issue in the black community, we must normalize the conversation. Suppression does not eliminate pain or make it go away - it's important to seek therapy. Outlook Clinic provides free psychiatric and therapy care 407/898-0110. Cassandra Brown with All About the Ballot is also Chair in Lake County of the Black Women's Roundtable shared the reason she marched in Alabama yesterday was to bring attention to current voter suppression attempts, to honor our ancestors and pave the way for the next generation. Carlos Durden from Orange County Emergency Management updated us on how to get ready for this hurricane season that begins June 1st. He shared what tools every family need in their kit, along with a 1-week supply of water, canned goods and non-perishable items. If going to a shelter bring your own bedding, medicine and toiletries... See their website for more info www.ocfl.net\storms

MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGE 2026

The new CEO of The Sharing Center is Tekoa Pouerie is also the pastor of the Acceleration Church. She leads with compassion offering resources ranging from rental, utility services to food and more www.thesharingcenter.org . Call 407/260-9155. NEW VOTING MAPS DELETE BLACK REPRESENTATION Florida's governor has redrawn the voting maps to diminish black voting power. In Florida, the Fair District Amendment passed in 2010 and Genesis Robinson, Executive Director of Equal Ground Florida shared what's behind the gerrymandered maps. EG has filed suit in State Court to stop this map from going forward. This midterm election (August 18th-primary and November 3rd election) is more important now more than ever. Connect @ www.equalground-fl.com