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4:43

Using Art to Inspire Girls in Computer Science

Less than one in five computer science graduates in the U.S. is female. Meanwhile about one million high-paying computing jobs are unfilled or are being filled by foreign workers. Romina Polo, Chief Creative Officer of Code Art, joins Candace Kelley to talk about how she is out in the community making sure that when it comes to technology, young girls and women are not left behind.

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4:18

Recognizing Our Veterans

Every November, we recognize the more than 16 million veterans living in the United States to thank them for their service. Michael Durkee, Executive Director of the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, joins Candace Kelley to talk about the importance of recognizing Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month.

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4:37

Empowering the Mexican American Community

The Mexican American community in South Florida is being empowered by the Mexican American Council. Eddie Garza CEO of the organization, joins Candace Kelley to explain his work and how the Mexican American community is being supported.

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5:53

Keeping Families Together

Research shows that children who grow up with the families they were born into have a stronger sense of identity and overall stability. Cathy Campbell, North Florida Director of Safe Families for Children, joins Candace Kelley to discuss how her organization supports families to keep them together.

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4:42

Creating the Most Diverse Generation of Tech Leaders of Tomorrow

CodePath is creating systemic change in the areas of racial equity and economic mobility. Michael Ellison, the organization’s CEO, joins Candace Kelley to shed light on what they’re doing to help minority and low-income students become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

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4:24

Clearing the Path for Overlooked Students

According to research Florida has nearly 500 thousand unfilled jobs and forecasts show that substantial growth will take place by 2030. Christine Sylvain, Executive Director of Path to College, joins Candace Kelley to discuss her organizations efforts to help clear the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges and ultimately into jobs.

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4:23

Supporting Children and Families Across Miami-Dade County

In one year more than 162 million dollars have supported children and families across Miami-Dade County through The Children's Trust. Natalia Zea, Chief Public Policy and Engagement Officer for the organization, joins Candace Kelley to shed light on their efforts to help the community.

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5:17

Building Teen Confidence Through Mentorship

Youth mentoring programs build teen confidence, connect them to resources and improve their mental health. Janay White, Executive Director and Founder of Girls to Divas, joins Candace Kelley to discuss how the organization promotes positive one on one mentoring and enrichment for girls.

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4:41

A Cultural Landmark for the Haitian Community

The "Little Haiti" neighborhood in Miami is a cultural landmark for tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants. It is now considered to have the largest concentration of Haitians in the U.S. Jean Souffrant, Director of the Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center joins Candace Kelley to talk about how his organization is serving this community.

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5:15

Ending Malnourishment in Schools

One out of five students in the U.S. is malnourished, making it difficult for them to fully thrive in school. Maura Plante founder of Living Hungry, joins Candace Kelley to discuss steps the organization is taking to correct this problem.

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7:08

Helping People Manage Their Health

Preventative care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and death, but millions of people don't manage their health. Rosalyn Frazier, C-E-O of Broward Community and Family Health Centers, joins Candace Kelley to discuss why everyone should have access to preventative care.

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5:11

Fighting to End Hunger for Children

As many as nine million children in the United States are food insecure. One local organization is working to bring this number down. Ritchie Pickron, Area Development Director for Hunger Fight, joins Candace Kelley to discuss how his organization is helping fight to end hunger and illiteracy for local children.

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2:51

Celebrating Greatness in the African American Business Community

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County hosted the 2023 Ascension Awards, which celebrated African American businesses, leaders, and professionals who have ascended to greatness in their respective industries within Palm Beach County.

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5:39

A Reflection of Strides Made Over the Course of American  History

For close to 50 years the Stonewall Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale has explored important cultural stories in the LGBTQ+ community. Robert Kesten, Executive Director of the museum, joins host Candace Kelley to talk about how what's going on in this community now is a reflection of strides made over the course of American history.

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5:33

A “Theme Park for Entrepreneurs”

Nova Southeastern University has a new facility it's dubbing “The Theme Park for Entrepreneurs.” The school’s Chief Innovation Officer, John Wensveen, joins host Candace Kelley to tell us about how this facility will help future innovators.

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5:03

Giving a Fresh Start to Women in Southwest Florida

For more than 40 years the Women’s Resource Center has provided life programs that give thousands of women in Southwest Florida a fresh start. Judith Sanchez, Bilingual Case Manager at the center, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss their programs.

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