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The WDKX Wake Up Club crew discusses the controversy surrounding Ayesha Curry and her now infamous Red Table Talk interview and also takes in your comments and questions.

Happy Nurses Week! On this episode of Health Beats Nurse Bowick and Tariq discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatments of stoke. She also invites listeners to the #CheckYaBoo FREE blood pressure screening event this evening.

The #CheckYaBoo FREE blood pressure screening event will be held on Tuesday, May 7th at Caribbean Heritage Restaurant, 719 S. Plymouth Ave from 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM.

Click here for more information on this event.

Kenneth Hiller joins the WDKX Memory Lane crew to discuss how The Law Offices Of Kenneth Hiller can help those affected by excessive robo calls. He also touches on his work with Veterans who have been denied Veterans Benefits.

To learn more about services provide by the Law Offices of Kenneth Hiller, visit  https://www.kennethhiller.com/ 

This episode of the WDKX Podcast touches on the disproportionate incarceration rates within the black community in America. Juma Sampson, author of the novel, Loyalty & Deceit, and creator of C.H.A.O.S. Publishing Company, joins Jasmine to share his story of imprisonment, inspiration, and ultimately, his triumph.

To learn more about the novel, Loyalty & Deceit or about C.H.A.O.S. Publishing Company, visit  http://www.chaospublishing.net/ 

Nurse Bowick comes to us in another episode of Health Beats to discuss expectant mothers and the risks associated with childbirth, especially within the African American community.

The WDKX Wake Up Club had the pleasure of meeting with Mayor Lovely A. Warren to discuss National Signing Day and Rochester's #ReachHigher Day, an initiative started by former FLOTUS Michelle Obama to celebrate high school seniors and push them to #ReachHigher.

She also speaks about her experience announcing the Buffalo Bills' 6th round draft pick for the 2019 NFL Draft in a live broadcast from Rochester, NY.

To learn more about #ReachHigher visit:  https://www.wdkx.com/city-of-rochesters-reachhigher-day/ 

In this episode of the WDKX Podcast, Jasmine is joined by some students from the Rochester Public Library's ImagineYOU program to discuss their newest album and upcoming album release party. 

The album is called "L'avenir" (French for "The Future") and there will be an album release party at the Rochester Public Library on Friday, June 28, 2019; time TBD.

"ImagineYOU is an innovative 21st century digital learning space based on the principles of Connected Learning. ImagineYOU was created to connect young adults, books, media, mentors, and institutions throughout the City of Rochester in one dynamic space designed to inspire collaboration and creativity." 

For more information on the ImagineYOU program visit:  https://roccitylibrary.org/services/teens/imagineyou/ 

The WDKX Wake Up Club Watercooler Episode from 4/26/19 touches on the controversial topic of race, specifically the racial struggles children within the Urban Suburban program face while attending suburban schools in the Rochester area. 

Letitia Astacio joins in on the discussion and shares her personal experiences while navigating the Urban Suburban program as well.

The WDKX Wake Up Club Watercooler from Thursday, April 25, 2019 discusses the four finalist candidates for the Rochester City School District Superintendent.

Patricia Lark of the Get Out To Vote initiative joins the WDKX Wake Up Club to educate listeners on the importance of voting in local primary elections within your county. Find useful information on voter eligibility and how to get registered to vote as well as important due dates.

For any questions, call the Monroe County Board of Elections at 585-753-1550.