History Around Us

Historian Francine Boykin tells the history of the City of Apopka, from the origins of its name, to the reasons why South Apopka looks much different than North Apopka. Zakiya Brown, of Pivot Growth Consulting, shares tips to identify and resolve stress, just in time for the weekend. Musician and historian Eugene Phillips takes us on a tour of African and Caribbean sounds. As a member of the Orlando Rhythm Unity Section, Phillips shares the origins of the springtime festival known as Carnival and why African music was banned across various European countries. Business owner Sylvester Terry shares his perspective on business in Central Florida.