Stories and poems about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Originally aired November 15, 2025 on 107.9 WUAF FM Lake City, FL

Columbia High School (CHS) in Lake City, Florida, tribute to honor Cordez Markeith King, a beloved member of the school community who served as a permanent substitute teacher.

The tribute highlighted King's significant impact on both students and staff. Principal Mr. Trey Hosford shared personal reflections on King's dedication, emphasizing his consistent presence and positive influence throughout the halls of CHS. Cordez Markeith King was more than a substitute; he was a fixture whose kindness and commitment to the students left a lasting mark on the Fighting Tiger family.

The podcast interview was conducted by Cordez's godmother, Mrs. Bernice Presley.

Hour of Excellence: “Mr. Sun”

Join us as we learn all about the mighty sun!

Aired September 13, 2025, on 107.9 FM WUAF Lake City, FL 

Summary: In this encouraging and eye-opening episode, we explore why making mistakes isn’t something to fear—it’s something to learn from!

Interview with a talented young violinist. Her story will inspire kids to believe in their abilities.

The episode also features an interactive nursery rhyme segment, where everyone can sing along and learn new rhymes.

Aired July 5, 2025 on 107.9 FM WUAF

Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of two beloved community leaders --- Pastors Anthony and Minnie Gomes from The Angel Radio Network, 107.9 FM WUAF in Lake City, FL. 

Originally aired June 19, 2025, on 107.9 FM WUAF Lake City, FL.

Summary:

In this special Hour of Excellence episode, we celebrate Father’s Day and honor the powerful history behind Juneteenth! Listeners will enjoy fun facts about Father's Day and explore the important role fathers play in our lives. 

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Through age-appropriate stories and songs, kids will learn why June 19th is a day of freedom, pride, and celebration in African American history.

Originally aired June 14, 2025, on 107.9FM WUAF Lake City, FL

In this episode, we explore the wild and wonderful world of weather—just for kids! 

Originally aired May 31, 2025, on 107.9FM WUAF Lake City, FL

Historian Dr. Christopher M. Esing discusses Florida Emancipation Day. 

Florida Emancipation Day is celebrated annually on May 20, commemorating the proclamation of emancipation in Tallahassee on that date in 1865. This date marks the end of slavery in Florida, eleven days after the Civil War ended and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. 

Happy Emancipation Day, Lake City and Columbia County, FL. 2025. Celebrating 160 Years of Freedom.

Many enslaved African Americans in Columbia County, upon being set free, married in mass. Weddings for those who were enslaved were generally only recognized on the plantation and not in the legal system, so 25 couples took the chance to legally become husband and wife. A Justice of the Peace in Gainesville named Fryer offered to wed all freedmen, and a group from Columbia County went to his home. He provided a barrel of free lemonade and refreshments. The newlyweds danced and partied all night long at the judge’s house because of the distance they had to travel.

Their wedding day offered local freedmen their first real taste of freedom. ~ Florida Emancipation Day with Dr. Christopher M. Esing.