Rodney Baltimore interviews President of the Hallandale Beach Civic & Cultural Association and Quena Gordon President of Legacy Collective for the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration in Hallandale Beach Florida on Monday January 19, 2026.The Theme is Soaring to New Heights focusing on the Aviation Industry. Grand Marshall will be businessmen Eric S. George and the Rev Dr. Anthony Sanders . Parade line up at B.F. James Park777NW 1st Avenue at 10am and proceed to O.B. Johnson Park 1000 NW 8th Avenue in Hallandale Beach, FL Various marching bands, churches and Broward County Transit will provide a Dr. Martin Luther King JR Wrapped Bus

Rodney interviews Mayor Angelo Castillo of Pembroke Pines, FL. for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Parade and Celebration on Monday January 19, 2026 9am at the Charles F. Dodge Center 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines Fl. This will be the first Dr. MLK Parade in the city of Pembroke Pines, FL. In attendance local community organizations, bands and dance troupes. Contact (954) 450-1020

Rodney Baltimore interviews Restaurateur Kevin Kelley open his Kitchen + Kocktails national brands of Soulful Restaurants to Miami. The Restaurateur has restaurants in Dallas, Charlotte, District of Columbia, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Kitchen + Kocktails features Southern Comfort food: fried, grilled and sauteed. Chicken, catfish, lamb chop, lobster, seafood gumbo and a long list of sides. After months of research the decor features marble bar, rose walls, 8000 square feet, trained Chefs, Customer Service will be top priority. Upscale Family Dining with quick service. located at 2838 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood (Miami) Fl 33127. Grand opening at 10am for operation hours and more information www.KITCHENKOCKTAILSUSA.COM

Rodney Baltimore interviews Judge Michael Robinson of the 17th Judicial Circuit and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc and Mr. Arron Lee member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church for the '50th Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Service' Sunday January 18, 2026 at 4pm at the 400 NW 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 with special guest speaker International President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Lucien J. Metellus there will also be a performance by the church choir contact (954) 831-7258. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr greatest American to ever live

Rodney Baltimore interviews Dr. Wallis Tennie President of the Florida Black Historical Research Project for the '188th Anniversary Annual Seminole Maroon Spiritual Remembrance of the Two 1838 Battles of Loxahatchee River. Friday January 16, 2026 to Sunday January 18, 2026. This is Black and Indigenous People History of Florida about these battles. Friday January 16, 2026 at Maroon Mini Film Festival at 5:30pm showing 'Quillmbo' about Maroon in Brazil with Carlos Diegues. Saturday 10am to 3pm film screening about the Maroon Settlements in the USA, Bahamas, Trinidad, Jamaica, Suriname, Mexico, Honduras, and a special feature film 'Maluala' by Sergio Giral from Cuba. Events will be held at the Tabernacle Church 801 8th Street in West Palm Beach FL 33401 for the film festival. Sunday January 18, 2026 at 10am Seminole Spiritual Reembrace at the Loxahatchee River Battlefield in Riverbend Park 9060 W. Indiantown Road Jupiter Florida 33478 also a special showing and lecture on Maroon Legacies of the Apalachicola River Negro Fort 1815. Information (305) 772-7714 or visit www.FBHRPINC.ORG

Rodney Baltimore interviews Vice Mayor Richard Campbell of Lauderhill, FL and President of the Caribbean American Soccer Association (CASA) for the Youth Soccer Tournament Wednesday January 15, 2026 to Sunday January 18, 2026. Six teams will compete in the Soccer Tournament including an All Star Team from Jamaican West Indies other teams include: Rush, Esp, Plantation, Jamaica, Tekkerz. Games are free and will be played at the Lauderhill Sports Complex 7500 West Oakland Park Blvd Lauderhill, FL at 6:30pm nightly with the exception of the Sunday January 18, 2026 game at 5:30am. Patron are asked to bring non-perishable items to help with relief effort due to Hurricane Melissa that impacted Jamaica. Also any school supplies to be donated to Nebb High School in Jamaica. Contact (954) 895-4832 or visit www.CASASOCCERLEAGUE.COM

Rodney Baltimore interviews Emmanuel Perry Executive Director Tourism for Palm Beach County Florida . Pepsi National Battle of the Bands for the Palm Beaches on Saturday January 17, 2026 starting with a Fan Fest at 12:20pm on the Campus of Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Avenue in West Palm Beach and at 4pm the Pepsi Battle of the Bands on the Campus of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Flagler Stadium 777 Glades Road Boca Raton FL 33431 starting at 4pm featuring 6 HBCU Bands including: South Carolina State, North Carolina A&T, Southern University, Florida Memorial University, Bethune Cookman University, Florida A&M University. Ticket price $20 for more contact www.NATIONALBATTLEOFBANDS.COM or (561) 233-3130 or email Mr. Perry [email protected]

Rodney Baltimore interviews President Ed Hanna of the West Perrine Community Development Corp. for the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast on Thursday January 15, 2026 at the Dadeland Miami Hilton 9011 Kendall Drive Miami, FL hosted by Hot 105 DJ Chico the Virgo at 7:30am. Also the Annual Battle of the Band at Sam Burley Stadium formerly Southridge Stadium 19355 SW 114th Avenue Miami, FL 33157 starting at 9:30am featuring a Battle of the Bands & Drum Line. Prizes and Raffles tickets $15 featuring: Booker T. Washington HS, Carol City HS, Northwestern Senior HS, Norland HS, North Miami HS, Piper HS, Miramar HS, McArthur HS, Northeastern HS. Contact (786) 298-6925 or (305) 233-9325

Rodney Baltimore interviews Job Benefit Supervisor Placement Unit Valarie Caraballo of Career Source Broward for the Summer Youth Employment Program. Employer can hire Young people ages 16-18 to work for Free during the Summer of 2026.Career Source Broward will pay insurance and salaries as long as you provide Job Experience. Contact (954) 677-5555

Rodney Baltimore interviews Dr. Erica Brown Director of Community Partners, Education & Business Access for the 'Business Expo 2026' at Miami Dade College North Campus 11380 NW 27th Avenue Miami. Fl 33167 in the Computer Room from 10:30am to 3pm on Saturday January 10, 2026. If you want your Business to do business with Miami Dade County Public School bring all your paperwork to get Certified at this meeting. Get Certified and Pre Certified contact (305) 995-1307 or visit www.OEEO.DADESCHOOLS.NET or email [email protected]