During the month of September we work to raise awareness about pediatric cancer. Only four percent of all federal dollars allocated to cancer research are dedicated to cancers afflicting children. Kristin Connor, whose son battled pediatric cancer and won, now serves as Executive Director of Cure Childhood Cancer. This nonprofit raises millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research exclusively. Their Precision Medicine research project uses genetic testing for patients who do not respond to traditional protocols and develops therapies specifically for them.

2019 marks 40 years of work by the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Nearly one in eight Georgians is food insecure. Nearly one in five are children, and half of those who are food insecure in in the metro Atlanta suburbs. Kyle Waide, CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank joins us to discuss efforts to distribute more fruits and vegetables to those who are food insecure and the ACFB's efforts to expand capacity in 2020.

Not only is actress Tina Lifford the soul of Queen Sugar on OWN, she's also a prolific writer and enthusiast on mind/body wellness. She will be in Atlanta on September 14th with her Inner Fitness/Outer Beauty Tour because she believes inner fitness positively impacts our inner health and supports inner well-being the way physical fitness impacts our physical health and wellness. Her book, The Little Book of Big Lies is due out in November.

The One Race Movement, which led last year’s historic ascent up Stone Mountain to reclaim the landmark in the name of reconciliation, is calling on the community to commemorate the introduction of slaves to the United States at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619. This year marks the 400th anniversary, providing a significant opportunity to engage in the national discourse around the celebration and lamentation of the African American legacy. This is so that we can change the story for future generations, moving forward together as one people.

The end of summer is a busy time in Atlanta. From August 21-25, the city hosts the 10th annual Bronze Lens Film Festival.Each year, film lovers, actors, and creators gather to share a creative platform of education, entertainment and empowerment discussions related to film and television production.

Among the projects being screened during the Festival’s Cinema and Social Justice Sunday lineup is a short film called Illegal Rose. It tackles the issue of immigration. It stars actress and Atlanta native Jasmine Guy. Our conversation is with writer/director Deborah Riley Draper.

Beginning August 29 Dragon Con - the largest multi-media, pop culture convention focused on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film descends on Atlanta. Looking ahead to what the city can expect from 85,000 visitors Labor Day weekend is Festival Spokesman Dan Carroll.

Imagine having the perfect dress—THE DRESS—to wear down the aisle on your wedding day. There’s just one little problem: your ex-best friend wore it first—to marry your ex-boyfriend. That’s the premise behind MY EX-BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING—a heartwarming and humorous novel about friendship, family, forgiveness, and a certain special white dress that brings them all together. Just in time for wedding season, Wax weaves a captivating story enriched with relatable and complicated heroines that leaves you feeling as though you’ve spent quality time with a dear friend.

Rev. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center in Atlanta, joins us to discuss the Beloved Community International Expo. On Saturday, August 10, the King Center's Auburn Avenue campus will transform it and adjacent streets into an outdoor global pop-up festival with exhibits from all seven continents and representatives from more than 22 countries around the world. The event, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. is free and open to the public.