Every Sunday morning, 'Monica May's Point Of View' features conversations built on hot topics and issues concerning African Americans. Local and national guests will share their points of view as well.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH/SOULS TO THE POLLS/CHANGING THE NARRATIVE FOR OUR YOUTH
The CEO of Stand-Up Survivor shared how she found love again after living in an abusive marriage for so many years. Lisa and Mordecai Thiombiano now live in Ghana and shared what it's like to be the person who loves someone through the journey toward healing. To reach Lisa info@standupsurvivor.org - The National Domestic Hotline
800-799-7233
District 5 Commissioner Rose reminded us that the Midterm Election is November 3rd. Early Voting begins October 19 - November 1st and if you have a Vote-By-Mail ballot, please make sure to mail it in. Join their Souls to the Polls caravan from Walmart on John Young & Columbia on Sunday, Oct. 25th 12:30pm
Sandra Fatmi-Hall, CEO of United Foundation of Central Florida, is the example of how changing the narrative of youth and a community from at-risk to at-promise catapults their outcome. She shared three objectives to do that during her TedX Orlando speech - 1. Change the language 2. Show up consistently 3. Open one door www.unitedfoundation.org
11 Oct 2026
HURRICANE ISAISAS UPDATE/HER VOICE, HER JOURNEY, HER INFLUENCE/HEART HEALTH & MORE
Carlos Durden, Orange County Emergency Management shared storm preparedness tips that included our safety kit items; batteries, a weather alert radio, and non-perishable food items. Remember if there's water on the highway, "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" Persons with special needs (PSN) can get assistance by calling 311
Meredith May Jolivert, is the Global Chief Legal Officer for POLITICO and represents her company during the current media disruption at the White House. While she couldn't talk much about that (now), she did share great tips on how she got to her current position.
Heart Health & More in our community. Melisa Wilson, NP Advent Health, shared the importance of knowing genetic background, your BP, weight, and be ready to share key health info. Connor Chaumley, a 22-year-old African American male who's undergone 10 open heart surgeries since he was born and Kia Blair Advent Health community affairs, shared her fundraiser to raise money for the American Heart Association Oct. 14th @ Meade Garden. Tickets on Eventbrite.
4 Oct 2026
iHOPE Mentoring/BLACK HEALTH COMMISSION/MID-TERM ELECTIONS-State Senator Bracy-Davis
Marcus Brown, provides mentoring for boys 7-17 through iHOPE Mentoring every Tuesday & Thursday 6-8 pm @ Northwest Community Center 3955 W.D. Judge Drive in Orlando. This Thanksgiving & Christmas they are providing food baskets, gift cards and toys for 1,000 families. www.ihopementoring.com
Cassandra Allen from Black Health Commission shared details about their virtual campaign to support efforts like Blk Joy Fest, Village Talks and Anatomy of an Artist exhibit. Details on the Next Chapter fundraiser www.blackhealthcommission.com
State Senator Lavon Bracy-Davis talked about the importance of the upcoming Mid Term Election November 3rd . The deadline to register is Monday Oct. 5th and early voting is Oct. 19 - Nov. 1st. For details in our tri-county area visit
https://voteorangefl.gov/ ; https://voteseminole.gov/; https://www.voteosceola.gov/en-us/
Inside a recent episode
POV - AP African American Studies
Published 26 Feb 2023 · Transcript excerpt
[…] You're talking about white children feeling uncomfortable. And then when you go to the simplified version, it says exactly what that means. That means that teachers cannot tell children you are an oppressor, you are oppressed, or you are responsible for slavery, or you are below anyone, or you are superior than the bill is broken down. Very specific turns to let you know exactly what that means. And so he's not banning black history like everyone is saying. And I understand the confusion. I understand the concern. I get it because you have this whole bill that's surrounded about race. So who is it targeting? […]
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