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.

President Bryant McKinnie; we discussed his upcoming Cocktails and Conversation panel event. We also discussed how important mental health is and how taking are and helping one another is a must.

Dr Saliha Nelson - Urgent Inc is a non profit creative youth development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transformng their communities.

Shemele Jenkins The Miami Dade County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association is A support group for foster, adoptive, kinship and non relative caregivers and all children they serve. Shemele discussed the foster care system, children in foster care and their upcoming small Easter basket donation drive.

Angine Moss - CEO/ Founder - We discussed how Angine was a victim of molestation by different family members from age 2-8 years old and raped by a trusted family friend at the age of 11. Her lived experiences took her through a lot of turmoil. As an adult, she sought therapy and at that time vowed she was going to take back her life by becoming the (s)hero she needed when she was child!

Velma R. Lawrence - CEO / Founder - The Embrace Girls Foundation, inc, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that over the past two decades have provided mentoring, social, academic and wrap-around services to girls attending at risk schools in Broward and Miami-Dade County.. We discussed their events and mission that they fulfill all year long.

Shanda Robets - Founder - Pain 2 Purpose is a 501(c)3 organization committed to ending domestic violence by educating the community on the dangers of this epidemic and also offering support and resources to those seeking help. We discussed how February is Teen Dating Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how the number of teens involved in relationships that include domestic violence is rising. Also their upcoming Teen Summit event.

Judith Charlton - Founder - is a non profit organization that has a mission to inspire and bring awareness to the importance of being a registered organ donor. We discussed the importance of being an organ donor and what kidney health is.

Black Excellence Parade and Festival - Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips and Recreation manager - Vince - Discussed the city's 15th Annual Black Excellence Parade and Festival, the schedule of the day's festivities, and the growth of the City of Lauderdale Lakes.