Yolanda Vazquez talks with, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker. They discuss his time in office and what has been accomplished in Prince George’s County during his time in office. For more information on Prince George’s County, visit their website.
Hosted by: Yolanda VazquezProduced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team
Host Yolanda Vazquez talks with Dr. Leigh Ryan about Emily Saunders Plummer, a recent inductee of the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. Plummer was born into slavery in 1815 and married Adam Francis Plummer in 1841. Through the diary of her husband and later accounts from one of her daughters we learn about Emily’s feistiness and courageousness in the face of adversity. Emily’s story is educational and inspirational. For more information on Emily Saunders Plummer, visit her website
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Mike Rickard, Chair for The American Heart Association Golf Tournament. They discuss the Tournament that will take place April 30th at the Woodmont Country Club. For more information on the American Heart Association Golf Tournament and the American Heart Association, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Tracey Walker, Chair, Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia Urban League. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also talk about the 28th Annual Community Service and Scholarship Awards Gala that will take place Friday, April 27th at the McLean Hilton. For more information the Gals and Northern Virginia Urban League, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Sekou Biddle, Vice President of Advocacy for UNCF. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. For more information on UNCF, visit their website.
Title IX completely changed the landscape for female athletes and intercollegiate athletics. Margaret Dunkle, who has been described as the unsung heroine of Title IX, discusses her report that provided the blueprint for Title IX regulations with Host Yolanda Vazquez. For more information on Margaret Dunkle, visit her website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Kate DiLello, Director of Development for City Year DC. They dicuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also talk about Comcast Cares day they will participate in April. For more information on City Year DC, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Jennifer Small, Managing Director for the Maryland Food Bank Eastern Shore. They discuss the organization and their commitment to help feed people. The Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore Branch distributes food to eight counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester. For more information on the Maryland Food Bank Eastern Shore go to their website.
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Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Larinda Fields, CEO for It Takes A Village, Inc. Their programs focus on Baltimore City Public Schools focusing on strengthening and increasing community and family engagement. Another program, “Youth Strive”, a professional and personal development program, enables students to receive scholarships upon completion. Their 7th Annual “It Takes A Village” Scholarship and Awards Gala takes place at Martin’s West.
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Brandon Scott, Baltimore City Councilman from District 2. Topics covered are kids health in schools today, puppy mills and the Crime Reduction Resolution program. This programs focuses on the Mayor’s agencies and the police department’s involvement, along with other groups.
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Maryland State Delegate from District 30A, Herb McMillan. They discuss the 2018 Legislative Session and how it’s going. They also discuss 529 College Savings and Ethic Laws. For more information on Delegate Anne Kaiser, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.
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