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WQMG Community Focus

Join Renee Vaughn as she discusses public affairs topics with the community.
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Episodes

MR AND MISS BRAFIE 2024 PAGEANT WITH RENE MANDI CELISHA AND ERIC

Culturally bridging the gap between Africa and America with great conversation that focuses on and evening that brings a spectacular night of elegance, cultural display, beauty and unity of the diverse regions of Ghana along with a showcase of fashion, language and knowledge about different regions.

Sep 24, 202439 min

INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATER FESTIVAL WITH BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN

For decades know as the National Black Theater Festival has a new name as the International Black Theater Festival returning to Winston-Salem for another exciting year of the best of the best in the fields of television, movies and theater for 6 tremendous days of cultural entertainment. All of the exciting details are shared with the Media Director of the IBTF.

Jul 30, 202440 min

SOUNDMINDS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE WITH TANYA SIMMONS REID

Engaging conversation to help educate our communities about mental health in Black and HIspanic Communities and its impact on families, communities and personal physical health as well as helping to erase stigmas and increase understanding about loved ones dealing with mental health challenges and living with diagnosed mental illnesses.

Jul 09, 202443 min

GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE WITH CHISA PINNIX BROWN BUSINESS SUMMIT

Great information shared on the 2nd Annual Women and Minority Business Summit at Alamance Community College Small Business Center to empower and educate area business owners on how to grow and sustain their existing Businesses.

May 30, 202442 min

POETRY FIELD TRIP WITH JOSEPHUS THOMPSON III

The Poetry Project presents Poet For a Day and exciting field trip for grades 4-12 that emphasizes the young ones in our Communities from youth voice to critical thinking and even creative writing that allows young ones an outlet for expressive and creative thought through Poetry and other artistic stylings.

Apr 04, 202440 min

ENTIRE STAY THE NIGHT COMMUNITY FOCUS INTERVIEW

Positive Youth Together( headed by it's founder Chandra Cagle) also known as PYT continues to bring community awareness in addressing various societal issues our Young ones face. This edutainment series brings that focus to life with a television series that will be featured.

Apr 04, 202436 min

BLACK MS EXPERIENCE WITH SIERAA HAIRSTON

The Black MS Experience Raleigh Community Program is an opportunity to connect with others who understand the distinct experience of life with MS as a Black person. Throughout interactive discussions powerful connections are forged and the learning ability with leading scientific and healthcare experts and give voice to the unique needs of the Black Community living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apr 04, 202449 min

3RD ANNUAL BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL SHOW WITH TEMOURA JEFFERIES

The Black is Beautiful Bridal Show is an interactive wedding planning event showcasing products and services from black-owned wedding professionals in the North Carolina Triad and surrounding areas where during the event, attendees will be able to see beautiful displays, meet face to face with wedding vendors, experience live entertainment and so much more.

Feb 06, 202428 min

NC MEDICAID EXPANSION WITH DIRECTOR OF FCSS MARISSA D ADAMS

In depth conversation with the Division Director of Medicaid Services of Forsyth County on the expansion of North Carolina Medicaid and the series of meetings scheduled to take place where area citizens can learn more about the impact changes to the Program will make

Nov 02, 202334 min

FRIENDS OF FAITH AND HOPE WITH DARLENE EVANS AND TINA PEGUESE

The Month of October is recognized and remembered as Cancer Awareness and this Organization pays honor and tribute to Survivors and those we have lost. Marking their 20th year of existence with their Annual Cancer Awareness Gala Benefit and this year's theme: Celebrating Reunion of Living.

Oct 21, 202333 min

TRIAD VOICE MAGAZINE WITH CHELSIE HART SMITH

Discussion on the extraordinary journey filled with moment of inspiration, learning and growth as the newly developed Magazine focuses on various topics from health and wellness to finance, business, sports and entertainment and giving a platform for the voices of the people in our Communities.

Oct 21, 202336 min

GWAC FINAL PUSH FOR DAVIDSON LOCAL JOB FAIR

The big day is Thursday August 24th for the Give Work A Chance Job Fair in Lexington, North Carolina with several Companies on hand, a special Kids Zone for Parents needing supervision while Parents seek employment, a mobile career center with job counselors available to produce or update resumes on sight and more....

Aug 22, 202339 min

GWAC WITH MAYOR JASON HAYES AND KELLI GRANT WITH AKZO NOBLE

Continued conversation and the push to get area residents employed in the manufacturing sector with an upcoming Community job fair with special attention given to the recent closure of a major Furniture Company/Plant.

Aug 15, 202342 min

GWAC DAVIDSON LOCAL JOB FAIR WITH JOEL LEONARD AND ANNTIONETTE KERR

In depth conversation with the Co-Director of Women Advance. a local first leader, publisher of Davidson Local, activist, media correspondent and author of Modern Media Relations for Nonprofits on her role in the Community and the continual of the Give Work A Chance Job Fair in August 2023/

Jul 25, 202347 min

2ND ANNUAL FERNANDO JONES BLUES KIDS CAMP WITH CHARMON BAKER AND DR MYRON BROWN

The return of the now Annual Fernando Jones International Blues Camp North Carolina that invites students from beginner, intermediate to advanced High School student musicians with all instruments welcome. This camp teaches the students the fundamentals of music from writing to arranging to placing together a group of students to perform music selections to the general public.

Jun 27, 202344 min

DENZEL RICE CHARGED UP YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

Local grown Professional Athlete Denzel Rice returns to his home state to bring back his Lets Get Charged Up Youth Football Camp to young ones 8-18 that focuses on strength and conditioning, footwork and agility, and even a healthy diet and much more.

Jun 06, 202333 min

2023 READING IS FUN RUN WITH EDUCATOR SHERRY CROSBY

Wonderful family opportunity to jump start the Summer Season with the return of this event that highlights keeping our kids engaged in reading activities along with recreational fun for the entire family.

Jun 02, 202343 min

GWAC ELON RACE TEAM WITH NICHOLAS MULLER HENRY ECHT AND JOEL LEONARD

Engaging conversation of the first ever Formula SAE-Society of Auto Engineers-team at Elon University as SAE is a series of competitions that challenge teams of University Undergraduate and Graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and develop and compete with small formula style vehicles and provide students the opportunity to participate.

May 22, 202347 min

BILL AND CAROLYN HAYES GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHOLARSHIP WITH RICHARD DANIELS AND ETIENNE THOMAS

Marking the 2nd Annual Bill and Carolyn Hayes Foundation Annual Golf Classic used to provide Scholarships to area Historically Black Colleges and Universities to deserving young ones in our area Communities. Great conversation on the subject matter with Scholarship Chair Richard Daniels and the Director of Athletics at WSSU Etienne M. Thomas.

May 08, 202339 min

FINANCIAL PATHWAYS OF THE PIEDMONT WITH PHYLLIS CALDWELL GEORGE

Serving area communities since 1972- the programs and services are focused on improving the financial well-being of our Community. They counsel clients in financial crisis, coach people on how to improve their financial well-being, and improve the overall financial health of our community through individual and family coaching.

Apr 18, 202342 min
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