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EASY Community Focus

Cox Media Group Miamiwww.easy93.com
'Community Focus' is EASY 93.1's long-running signature community affairs program, airing each Sunday morning at 6:50 a.m. ET, hosted by correspondent Nikki Ramirez.

Episodes

Inner Circle, Reggae Month/Job News USA

1. BB Lewis talks about upcoming events to celebrate Reggae month. https://linktr.ee/badboysofreggae 2. Tiffany Price talks about the mega Job News South Florida job fair. https://bit.ly/JobNewsSFL

Feb 23, 202527 min

MADD/Broward Health

1. Heather Geronemus talks about the 14th Annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K. https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1707 2. Dr. Jose Baez-Escudero talks about Heart Month and the signs of heart disease. www.browardhealth.org/cardiaccare.

Feb 16, 202522 min

Yacht Habit Foundation/Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, Reggae Genealogy

1. Jason Wood, Founder and CEO and Founder talks about the foundation and how they help less fortunate children discover yachting. https://www.yachthabitfoundation.org/ 2. Calibe Thompson, Museum President and Artist Tifa talk about the museum and the show, Reggae Genealogy. https://reggaegenealogy.org/

Feb 02, 202531 min

Trayvon Martin Foundation/ Boys and Girl’s Club of BC/ Florida Renaissance Festival

1.Sarina Fulton and Mayor Rodney Harris of the City of Miami Gardens talk about the Peace Walk and Peace Talk for the Trayvon Martin Foundation. https://www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org/about-us/ 2. Nicole Chaplin/ Senior Director of Marketing and Markes Thomas/ Director Chaplin discuss all the new initiatives for the Boys and Girl’s Club of Broward County. https://bgcbc.org/ 3. Bobby Rodriguez talks about the Renaissance Festival experience and unique themes for different weekends for family fun...

Jan 26, 202532 min

State Attorney’s Office/Kids In Distress/MLK Parade

1.Katherine Fernandez Rundle talks about Human Trafficking Myths and Realities. 2. Candi James talks about the 21st Annual KID Hero 5K fundraiser. 3. Lady Jenkins discusses the 48th Annual MLK Parade and Festivities happening in Liberty City.

Jan 26, 202533 min

Dr. Delvena Thomas

Dr. Thomas talks about mental health wellness and strategies for navigating the stresses of the new year. https://www.brainlovehelp.com/dr-delvena-thomas/

Jan 13, 202530 min

The Women's Breast & Heart Initiative

Andrea Ivory talks about the organizations community outreach to help save lives and educate those at risk. She also discusses future fundraising events. https://flbreasthealth.com/

Jan 05, 202525 min

BRCA Strong/United Way of Broward

1. Tracy Milgram Talks about the BRCA Strong’s 3rd Annual 5K Waves of Hope and how they help in the community. https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Hollywood/WavesofHope5K 2. Kathleen Cannon talks about the organization’s focus on Education, Health and Financial Prosperity. www.unitedwaybroward.org.

Dec 29, 202427 min

Miami Dade County Public Schools/ Branches Youth Empowerment Center, Pt 2

1.Mr. Clermont talks about Project Upstart and how they help Miami Dade County students that are experiencing housing instability. https://projectupstart.dadeschools.net/#!/fullWidth/7347 2. In part 2 of the interview about Branches, the guests provide an overview of the organization’s focus on supporting education for young people from elementary school all the way through college. http://www.branchesfl.org

Dec 22, 202431 min

State Attorney’s Office/Branches Youth Empowerment Center

1. State Attorney, Katherine Fernandez-Rundle talks about the different ways to stay safe during the holiday season. Miamisao.com 2. Torres and Pike talk about their Holiday Toy Shop, a unique way of providing holiday gifts to children by having parents purchase the gifts at 90% off. http://www.branchesfl.org

Dec 16, 202431 min

Broward Veterans Coalition/Zoo Miami

1.Joy Allington, President recaps BVC’s November meeting and talks about veterans outreach for 2025. https://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Tina Furniss-Roe, Director of PR and Marketing continues a conversation about Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami, and focuses on Zoo Miami’s many Conservation initiatives. https://www.zoomiami.org/zoo-lights-2024

Dec 09, 202431 min

Candy Cane Parade / Art Week Miami Beach / Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami

1. Arlene Bornstein talks about the City of Hollywood's annual Candy Cane Parade Dec. 7th. & their Centennial celebration in 2025. https://www.hollywoodfl.org/818/Candy-Cane-Parade 2. Lissette Arrogante & Jose Gonzalez give the inside scoop on Art Week Miami Beach & Art Basel, and options for free transportation. http://www.artweekmb.com 3. Tina Furniss-Roe takes us behind the scenes of Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami. https://www.zoomiami.org/zoo-lights-2024

Dec 02, 202431 min

Humane Society of Broward / Showering Love

1. Cherie Wachter, Director of Marketing, talks about the annual 'Black Furrday' specials, as well as the 2025 VCA Walk for the Animals. http://www.humanebroward.com 2. Jeanne Albaugh, Founder of Showering Love tells how & why she began bringing mobile showers to the homeless population. http://www.showeringlove.org

Nov 25, 202431 min

Dare 2 Care / United Way Miami & Achieve Miami

1. Dare 2 Care holds their annual free holiday turkey distribution November 23rd, 8am - 1pm. First come- first served. http://www.daretocareint.org 2. Symeria Hudson, President / CEO UW Miami, and Leslie Miller Saontz, President Achieve Miami talk about the new Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) to help college seniors and career-changers get a fast start in teaching. http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/upskillmiami http://www.teacheraccelerator.org https://www.achievemiami.org

Nov 18, 202432 min

Progressive Firefighters Assoc / Comm Foundation of Broward & Miami Foundation

1. Keith Bell, President of PFA talks about their free Thanksgiving turkey distribution 11/25. https://pfacharitiesinc.org/ 2. Kirk Englehardt, VP Mktg CFBroward & Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, Pres / CEO of Miami Foundation talk about importance of philanthropy & Give Miami Day 11/21. http://www.cfbroward.org http://www.givemiamiday.org

Nov 13, 202431 min

Stars Before Dark / Kids in Distress & Family Central

1. Founder, Zachary Kopelman talks about the group of professional teen performers who present uplifting musical shows for seniors & veterans, free. http://www.starsbeforedark.org 2. Mark Dhooge, President / CEO of Kids in Distress talks about the opening of their new Miami Facility, and the 11/16 fundraiser gala, 'Elevate'. http://www.kidinc.org

Nov 05, 202430 min

1 Brow Vets Coalition 2 Special Olympics 3 CSC Broward

1. Joy Allington, President, shares the importance of Veteran's Day, and previews several upcoming Veterans' events. http://sss.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Elisa Llodra, Devt. Director South Region, discusses how Special Olympics helps people with Intellectual Disabilities, and how Salarullo's 5k supports Special Olympics. http://www. champions5k.org 3. Cindy Aronberg Seltzer, President of Children's Services Council reminds listerners they can get the free Fall Resource Guide at http://www....

Oct 29, 202429 min

League of Women Voters / JobNews USA

1. Monica Elliott, Voter Services Chair, breaks down State Amendments 4 thru 6 to explain the ballot language. http://www.vote411.org http://www.lwvbroward.org 2. Tiffany Price, General Manager previews the final South Florida Job Fair of 2024, 10/24. http://www.jobnewsusa.com

Oct 22, 202432 min

Komen 'More Than Pink Walk' / Humane Society Hurricane Relief

1. Jamie Bellamy, Komen Florida, talks about the 'More Than Pink Walk' 10/19 at Amelia Earhart Park, and how funds raised support direct patient services and research. http://www.komen.org/miamiwalk 2. Cherie Wachter talks about Humane Society of Broward's support of areas hit by Hurricanes Helene & Milton. They've taken in dozens of shelter pets that need #fureverhomes. http://www.humanebroward.com

Oct 15, 202430 min

League of Women Voters / American Cancer Society

1. Monica Elliott, Voter Services Chair at LWV Broward reviews 3 of the State Amendments on the November ballot. http://www.lwvbroward.org http://www.vote411.org 2. Viviana Martir, Regl Marketing Director for ACS talks about the 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks', and the status of Breast Cancer today. http://www.makingstrides.walk.org http://www.cancer.org

Oct 08, 202431 min

Mission United / CSC Broward / NMB PD

James Heaton, Director of Mission United, talks about the 'Herofest: Veterans Stand Down', 10/5 at NSU. https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/mission-united/ 2. Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council, on their new Family Resource Guide. https://www.cscbroward.org/ 3. Victim Advocate, Renee Darden, talks about NMB's 14th Domestic Violence Awareness Walk & 5k Run, 10/5. https://www.citynmb.com/calendar.aspx

Sep 30, 202432 min

Hope For Tomorrow Summit / Children's Services Council

1. Dr. Delvena Thomas, DRT Brain Love Foundation, & Shelley-Ann King, Udonis Haslem Foundation discuss the free Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Summit 10/5 at Miami-Dade College North. http://www.udfoundation.org/hopefortomorrow http://www.brainlovefoundation.com 2. CSC Broward CEO, Cindy Arenberg Seltzer shares information about the opening for a Council Member, an overview of the organizations CSC supports, and a preview of their Fall Resource Guide. http://www.cscbroward.org

Sep 23, 202432 min

US Army / Kids in Distress

1. Captain Hector Del Sol, Commander of US Army Recruiting, Miami on seeking talent at The Pink Walk, 9/22, to benefit the Women's Breast & Heart Initiative. http://www.goarmy.com, http://www.thepinkwalk.com 2. Mark Dooghe, President / CEO of Kids in Distress & Family Central, on the 'Spin for a Cause DJ Battle' fundraiser, 9/17. http://www.spinforacause.org http://www.kidinc.org

Sep 16, 202431 min

Veterans Resource Fair / Hunger Action Month / Miramar Latin MusicFest

1. Joy Allington, President of Broward Veterans Coalition on exhibitor space available at the Annual Veterans Benefits & Resource Fair. http://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Paco Velez, Pres/CEO of Feeding South Florida has '30 ways in 30 Days' to help fight hunger. http://www.feedingsouthflorida.org 3. Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne has details about the annual Latin MusicFest. http://www.latinmusicfest2024.eventbrite.com

Sep 09, 202432 min

Broward Health / YWCA South Florida YWomen Vote

1. Interventional Neurologist, Dr. Ridwan Lin of Broward Health, talks about the risk of stroke, prevention, and how to recognize signs of a stroke. http://www.browardhealth.org 2. Kerry-Ann Royes, President / CEO of YWCA South Florida discusses low voter turnout and efforts to engage and empower women. http://www.ywcasouthflorida.org http://www.ywomenvote.org

Sep 02, 202431 min

UM Docs / Women's Breast & Heart Initiative

1. Miguel Ruiz, PR Rep for UM Docs talks about the free Fort Lauderdale Health Fair at L.A. Lee YMCA Sat. August 31st. Dozens of health screening swill be available, no charge, no insurance necessary. IG: UMDOCSFLHF Pre-register here: https://redcap.link/docs-health-fairs 2. Andrea Ivory, Founder of Women's Breast & Heart Initiative invites all to join the 8th Annual Pink Walk September 22nd to help fund mammograms, early detection and disease prevention. http://www.thepinkwalk.com

Aug 27, 202430 min

Pace Center for Girls / Miami Dade College

1. Sara Nunez, Exec. Director of Pace Center talks about how small classes & personal attention help at-risk girls succeed in school. www.pacecenter.org 2. Antonio Delgado, VP Innovation & Tech Partnerships at Miami Dade College discusses the state's first Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, how AI can be used, and how it will change the job market. http://www.mdc.edu

Aug 20, 202430 min

Tree of Life Parenting Center

Gloria Martinez, Executive Director outlines free services for pregnant women. Donations are requested for their annual free Community Baby Showers. How to help: https://www.treeoflifemiami.org/get-involved Martinez also shares her personal story as a victim of Human Trafficking. She has developed awareness programs for young people & families to end Trafficking through education. http://www.takingbackthegirls.org

Aug 12, 202430 min

Broward Veterans Coalition / League of Women Voters

1. Joy Allington, President of BVC invites guests & exhibitors to the Sept 21st Veterans Resource & Benefits Fair. http://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Monica Elliott, Voter Services Chair, explains redistricting, vote-by-mail and the experience of being a poll worker. http://www.lwvbroward.org

Aug 05, 202432 min