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Check out how you can stand up to cancer and raise dollars for those living with blood cancer with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Year campaign. Meet your candidates and check out their events happening around town here https://www.facebook.com/LLSSavannah. Teachers at Herschel V. Jenkins high school united to collect laundry detergent for the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire, hear how they created a friendly competition to help the community. PR professional Marjorie Young is partnering with the city of Savannah to give business owners access to the best PR tools to grow your business in the time of COVID-19. Check out all of the upcoming city of Savannah classes here https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4568&month=3&year=2021&day=25&calType=0. Lastly, Savannah was blessed with a bit of Ireland this St.Patrick's day with songstress Chole Agnew, hear from the phenomenal voice about her love for Savannah, performing and helping other local musicians.

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 Coastal Georgia Public Health Director Dr.Lawton Davis discusses vaccines access, brands of vaccines in our market and side effects of the vaccine. We also discuss medical conditions, pregnancy, breast feeding, allergies and still being able to safely take the vaccine. We also will cover providing vaccine outreach and access for Black and Latinx communities across coastal Georgia. Lastly, guidelines for socializing if you have been fully vaccinated or are waiting to access the vaccine to best keep the community safe.

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Get ready for Savannah's 1st ever Shamrock Ships Floatilla down the river and Shamrock Soiree this St.Patty's day. Learn more, get your boat signed up and get your family involved by visiting https://shamrockships.com/. Also, hear from Montana Thom mastermindng how to ensure as many dogs and cats in our community are adopted, cared for and spayed with the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Check out all the ways to get involved with the Humane Society and how to donate to their work here https://www.humanesocietysav.org/.

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TONIGHT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network check out "(IN)VISIBLE PORTRAITS" at 9pm ET and hear from the film's creator/director Oge Egbuono about her "love letter to Black women" in this interview. We take on owning your narrative, knowing your history, breaking past stereotypes and healing for Black women.

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Vocal stars from around the world united in song and competition for the annual American Voice Festival. Hear about the experience, voices and prizes for this event that was moved to the virtual space for 2021. The Savannah African Art Museum is celebrating Black history month with unique programming, exhibits and virtual tour opportunities to get people more connected to the contributions and stories of Black Americans.

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VH1 Basketball Wife Jackie Christie talks about staying herself, staying married and the road ahead for the ladies in season 9 taking on drama, COVID-19, colorism, racism and sisterhood. Plus, she even tackles the question is "Basketball Wives" making it harder for Black Women.

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The 32nd annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival has gone virtual to celebrate history, culture and takes on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination concerns for Black and Brown communities. Hear from Amanda Hollowell the jam packed list of virtual events plus how to support the success of the Black Heritage Festival. Also, in this show hear from SCCPSS art teacher Sharonna Ray about being a part of the Beech Institute partnership with Savannah Chatham County Public Schools systems to display a Black Lives Matter exhibit created by students and teachers.

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In this conversation Alderwoman Bernetta Bryant Lanier talks all things west Savannah from the proposed homeless shelter to the economic opportunities being created with the new Savannah arena. Also, hear from the Low Country Down Syndrome Society of Georgia about Night to Shine planned for 2/12 at Richmond Hill First Baptist Church.

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Go behind the music and support the music education efforts of the VOICE EXPERIENCE with their first ever virtual gala on Thursday March 25,2021. Sign up to be a part of the incredibile performances, awards and fundraising here https://voicexperiencefoundation.org/voice-gala/. Society of Bluffton Artists features the work of Artist Steve Gregar for the month of February and he is donating a portion of the proceeds to his work to support families in need with Bluffton Self Help. Visit the gallery and get exhibit details here on how you can support the fundraiser.

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The Girl Scouts are ready to rock their annual cookie sales in a very COVID19 safe manner, including being able to get your cookie fix on GrubHub. Hear from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Executive Director Sue Else on why eating cookies is more important than ever to help young women accomplish their business and life goals. Learn about the League of Brawn Development Center for Men with Director Justin West and their mission of supporting men and young men in our community. Check out how you can eat for a good cause at the Souperbowl of Caring at Coligny Plaza on February 7th!

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