Rodney Baltimore interviews Co Founder/President Grenald Hawkins of Fathers MIA mentoring group for new mentee for 2026. This a free comprehensive group of law enforcement and public safety men mentoring boys and girls ages 13-18 for the 'Youth Empowerment Program' for students in North Miami Dade County and Broward County. The meeting will be at the Southwest Community Center 6700 SW 13th Street in Pembroke Pines, FL at 6:30pm. Contact (786) 382-7644 for visit www.FATHERSMIA.ORG. Instruction will be given in : Peer Pressure, Emotional Intelligence, Financial Literacy, Healing Sessions and more.

Rodney Baltimore interviews Ericka Ray of the Ericka K Star Dance Academy for the upcoming performance ' All Throwback the Ultimate Dance' Saturday January 24, 2025 on the North campus Miami Dade College 11380 NW 27th Avenue in Lehman Auditorium in Miami, FL at 6:30pm various dance troupe will be in performance music soundtrack will feature Michael Jackson, Prince admission $25 in advance and at the door $35 contact www.ERICKAKSTARDANCE.COM

Rodney Baltimore interviews Senior Pastor Rev Eddy Moise of the Greater Saint Paul AME Church for the 'Miami Affordable Housing Bus Tour' Saturday January 24, 2026 registration at 9:30am and the tour leaves at 10am sharp and returns at 2pm. The bus tour will have Housing Professionals, Lenders, and Credit Repairers and tour affordable housing locations in Miami Dade County. Light snacks will be provided . See the home that can fit your budget Text (754) 262-9991 and details will be sent to you. Service workers, Educators, and City & County workers are strongly urged to attend.

Rodney Baltimore interviews Dr. Thomas Jackson Assistant Senior Pastor of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church for the ' Living in Transformation Conference' (LIT) on Saturday January 24, 2026 from 10am to 3pm at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church 400 NW 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 a Free event. The conference will be for all ages including Kindergarten to Grade 12 with 2 NFL Superbowl players to address the youth Jabaal Sheard (Patriots, Giants, Colts and Trey Flowers (Miami Dolphins and Patriots). There will also be a Young Adults panel and a Seasoned Citizens panel. This is a free conference with breakfast and lunch served contact (954) 463-5126 or visit www.MOUNTOLIVE.ORG

Rodney Baltimore interviews President Denise Lee Kinsler of A Leap of Faith Foundation for open auditions of the stage play drama 'Dire to Live' on Saturday January 24, 2026 between 10am and 1pm at a location in Liberty City. Male between the age of 30-50 to portray a father and a male between 20 to 30 to portray a boyfriend. Please contact (754) 367-1714 for audition locations and specifics about the play

Rodney Baltimore interviews Executive Director Eric Bason of the Blacrai Organization for the ' Black Men Health Symposium' on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at the Father Marquis Barry Multipurpose Room 301 NW 17th Street in Overtown (Miami) 8am to 3pm Free Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Health Professional will be on site for mental and physical assistance and housing information at free event contact (786) 663-0179 or (305) 571-2001

Rodney Baltimore interviews Jobs & Benefit Supervisor Placement Unit Valarie Caraballo of Career Source Broward for the Employers can hire Youth between the ages of 16-18 for the Summer of 2026 for free. Career Source Broward will pay the insurance and salaries for the youth as long as employers provide work experience. Most any type of employment contact (954) 677-5555 or visit www.CAREERSOURCEBROWARD.ORG/SYEP

Rodney Baltimore interviews President Kemba Gosier of the Advancing Sickle Cell Advocacy Project for the ' 3rd Annual Sickle Cell Brunch' Saturday January 24, 202 at the Bunche Park Recreational Center 15600 W. Bunche Park Drive in Miami Gardens, FL at 10:30am. The theme : 'Anchor in Faith Rising in Hope' There will guest speakers, testimonials from Warriors and a performance. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children under 15 and Free for Sickle Cell Warrior who register (954) 951-1108 or visit www. [email protected]

Rodney Baltimore interviews Sharon Hughes Family & Youth Services Director of the LA Lee Mizell YMCA Center for the ' Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair' for high school students. Tuesday January 20, 2026 from 9am to Noon and 4pm to 7pm. Wednesday January 21, 2026 at the LA Lee YMCA 1409 NW Sistrunk Blvd (NW6th Street) in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Over 33 colleges & universities will be on site to provide scholarships to high school students. Also on Thursday the event will take place at Charles Hadley Park 1350 NW 50th Street in Miami, FL 333142 from 9am to noon. Student must provide a resume, essay on why they want to attend college, test scores, unofficial or official transcripts. Contact (561) 873-3774

Rodney Baltimore interviews Vernon Neely Community Engagement & Special Events Coordinator for the city of Deerfield Beach, FL for the 'Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday January 19, 2026 .The theme: 'One Deerfield One Dream' starting at 10am to 2pm. the Parade starts at Pioneer Park heading West on Hillsboro Blvd. Grand Marshall will be Jenetta Williams. The Festival takes place immediately the parade at Johnny L. Tigner Community Center 445 SW 2nd Street Deerfield Beach , FL 33441 featuring elected officials, the FM Band, Quick the Poet, and this year a 2nd Stage inside the community center where the actual voice of Dr. King can be heard. Guest speakers include Dr. Tomeka Hobbs Director of the African American Research Library & Cultural Center. Dr. Nathaniel Knowles. More info @DFB.CITY/MLK