Francene Marie interviews Mr. Cornell P. Wright, MPA - Executive Director for the NC DHHS Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Mr. Wright is a subject-matter expert around the areas of health equity and disparities, minority health, and community engagement.

In North Carolina your masks are still required indoors but are no longer mandated outdoors. The Executive Order also eased limits on mass gatherings. The number of people who may gather indoors increased from 50 to 100, and the number of people who may gather outdoors increased from 100 to 200. Take a listen to the show, you'll learn, more!!!

This segment is all about Hester Ford, our oldest American who passed away in April, but Ms. Hester is still sharing with us. Her amazing community work and social impact will live on! You can get involved with the Hester Ford Memorial Fund with Safe Alliance, by clicking here. Safe Alliance provides hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Ladies and gentlemen, please meet my guest: 

Tanisha "TYA" Patterson-Powe, President, Domestic Violence Advisory Board DVAB  (for the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County) & Financial Services Executive 

 Dr. Cynthia Wesley "Dr. Cyn", Vice-Chair, Domestic Violence Advisory Board DVAB (for the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County) & board certified OB/GYN and Vulva Skin Care Expert 

Karen Parker, CEO of Safe Alliance

Please meet Brigadier Retired J.R. Gorham. When you're looking for some wisdom, check out www.sharecropperswisdom.com. The website will take you to General J.R. Gorham's book: Sharecroppers Wisdom - Growing Today's Leaders the Old-Fashioned Way.

Terra Kelly The Author has written 30+ books in her career and she's not done yet. Learn more at: www.terrakelly.com

Retired Senior Vice President of Tournament Activation & Outreach at PGA TOUR, Donna Fiedorowicz talks with Francene Marie about her 25 year career. It's a must listen to segment as Donna inspires and shares her life.

Photo: One the left: Donna Fiedorowicz, on the right: Carey Lorhenz

Please meet Jeff Gavin, Summer Break Co-Lead for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! First visit the website and register. The program begins June 7th and ends mid-August.   

What book will you read or listen to this summer? Let's make a reading goal, but first find your new favorite book to read for free in the catalog.

Shredding your important documents has become our new normal. Register for the Shred-it Party here.

JP Financial Services, LLC is ready to Shred-it with us on May 22, 2020 from 10am to 1pm, supporting Charlotte Post Foundation and FACET Services in Charlotte, North Carolina. 6th annual Shred it event FREE to the community 

Joyce Palmer – President of JP Financial Group LLC and board member for both, The Charlotte Post and FACET Services. Joyce is also the creator of The Proactive Women's Podcast.  

Gerald O. Johnson - CEO & Publisher or The Charlotte Post Publishing Company and brainchild of the Post Foundation. 

2 Nonprofits to support during the Shred-it Party:

FACET Services - Faith In Action Community and Educational Transition (FACET) Services, Inc., is a faith based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, focused on assisting homeless women, and those at risk for becoming homeless in the Charlotte community, transition from homelessness to a life of fulfillment and liberation. Juliette Wilson’s love for people and human kind led her to found the Legend’s Luncheon in in March of 2008. The outreach ministry focuses on women transitioning out of the Center of Hope, the Salvation Army’s Women’s Homeless Shelter. Also supports women who are transitioning out of the YWCA’s Families Together Program and the Harvest Center of Charlotte. 

The Charlotte Post Foundation creates life-changing educational opportunities for African American youth with three components. Convening the community with the proper expertise and resources to discuss issues negatively impacting the African American community and help seek solutions that will have positive impact in those areas of healthcare, education, crime and economic equity. Applying skills, knowledge and research to assist African American youth with their early educational development.

Awarding college scholarships to eligible African American seniors in Mecklenburg and Wake Counties, who aspire to further their quest for a quality education.

 

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Francene Marie interviews Tanisha "Tya" Patterson Powe, the Great Granddaughter of Hester Ford residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mrs. Hester Ford lived until 116 years old and we'll all miss her, but she left life lessons and good memories for many across the USA.

Fran Marie interviewed Elizabeth White the author of "55, Underemployed and Faking Normal", Your Guide to a Better Life. Take a listen and see if you're faking normal or ready for retirement. Meet Elizabeth White here.

Congratulations to the 10 young ladies in North Carolina attending Black Girls Film Camp. All participants will produce a short film and the screening and awards will be on May 22nd, 2021. This camp is the brainchild of Jimmeka Anderson and Keema Mingo.  The four-week interactive virtual learning experience, Keepin It REEL: Black Girls Film Camp encourages all to attend the screening by registering on Instagram.