Mayor John H. Taylor Jr.

We discussed the growth of Opa Locka throughout the years, the journey to erase the years of bad press that opa Locka has experienced. The numerous projects happening to build and grow Opa Locka and their upcoming state of The city address that is open to the public.

Cherie Wachter - Vice President of Marketing

We discussed what the Humane society of Broward County is, how pets are brought there, how to adopt a pet, what type of pets they have and their upcoming VCA Walk for the Animals to raise funds.

1. Actress Aunjenue Ellis-Taylor talks about her role as Journalist Isabel Wilkerson in the film 'Origin', based on the book 'Caste: The Origins of our Discontent'. https://www.originfilm.com/synopsis/ 2. Carolyn Mann, Scholarship Chair for Unity in the Community of Pompano Beach talks about the free Family Fun Day on January 27th. http://www.uicpompano.org

1. Actress Aunjenue Ellis-Taylor talks about her role as Journalist Isabel Wilkerson in the film 'Origin', based on the book 'Caste: The Origins of our Discontent'. https://www.originfilm.com/synopsis/ 2. Carolyn Mann, Scholarship Chair for Unity in the Community of Pompano Beach talks about the free Family Fun Day on January 27th. http://www.uicpompano.org

Debra Albo-Steiger - CEO

The Children’s Bereavement Center was founded in 1999 and is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization providing FREE Peer Support groups to children (ages 4+), and teens, and Lift From Loss is a division of CBC providing support for young adults and adults in our community who have experienced the death of a loved one. We discussed program, the process of grieving, how their grief support is free and their upcoming Plug Rokin South Florida event celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Gizelle Ortiz-Velazquez - Director

UpSkill Miami is a transformative new fund that invests in workforce development initiatives and facilitates strategic collaborations among underserved populations, training providers and employers in Miami-Dade County to give residents opportunities to expand their skills and land jobs in industry-leading fields. We discussed who qualifies for the training, the type of training offered and the deadlines to apply.

1. Savings Expert from FPL, Bianca Soriano, has tips for keeping electric bills down, plus info about tax-breaks & rebates for energy-savings appliances. http://www.fpl.com/waystosave 2. Author, TV Host and Board Member of City Year Miami talks about his newest book in the 'Ordinary People Change the World' series, benefitting Miami-Dade schools. http://www.cityyear.org/miami http://www.bradmeltzer.com

1. Savings Expert from FPL, Bianca Soriano, has tips for keeping electric bills down, plus info about tax-breaks & rebates for energy-savings appliances. http://www.fpl.com/waystosave 2. Author, TV Host and Board Member of City Year Miami talks about his newest book in the 'Ordinary People Change the World' series, benefitting Miami-Dade schools. http://www.cityyear.org/miami http://www.bradmeltzer.com

Guests: Ladi Jenkins, President; Dr. Candace Haynes, Media and Communications Director; In its 47th year, the 2024 MLK Parade & Festivities carries the theme, 'Transforming the Dream'. The event brings the entire community together on January 15th. http://www.mlkparadeandfestivities.org

Guests: Ladi Jenkins, President; Dr. Candace Haynes, Media and Communications Director; In its 47th year, the 2024 MLK Parade & Festivities carries the theme, 'Transforming the Dream'. The event brings the entire community together on January 15th. http://www.mlkparadeandfestivities.org