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.
Hosted by: Yolanda VazquezProduced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Marvin Tucker, Executive Director for the OCASE Foundation. They discuss the organization along with the Backpack School Supply and Health Fair that will take place August 11th at Rita’s Water Ice in Washington DC. For more information on the Backpack School Supply and Health Fair visit the OCASE Foundation at their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Morgan Rhudy, Founder and Director for the Girl Power Grants.Girl Power Grants is a community involvement concept founded by girls, lead by girls, and all about getting girls involved.They are looking for teenage girls (age 12-17) who are eager to make a difference in the RVA community! For more information on Girl Power Grants, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Curtis O. Porter, Vice Chairman for the Manassas African American Heritage Festival Committee. They discuss the Manassas African American Heritage Festival that will take place August 3rd in Manassas, VA. For more information on the Manassas African American Heritage Festival, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Adam Ortiz, Director for the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment. They discuss Recycling in Prince George’s County. For more information on the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Dr. Angela H. McConnell, CEO for The Northern Virginia Veterans Association . They discuss the vison of The Northern Virginia Veterans Association which is to serve the most vulnerable veteran population through personal case management and caring support. For more information on The Northern Virginia Veterans Association, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Dr. Erika Kane, Medical Director for Concerted Care Group. Concerted Care Group is successful because they treat more than just the symptoms of addiction. They treat the behaviors that accompany, enable and cause addiction. For more information on the Concerted Care Group, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Jamie Graham, Co-Chair for the Ryan Kerrigan Leukemia Golf Classic. They discuss the Ryan Kerrigan Leukemia Golf Classic that will take place May 14th at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA. They also discuss The Leukemia Lymphoma Society mission to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. For more information on the Golf Tournament and LLS, visit their websites.
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Cameron Miles, Resource Development Coordinator, from Resident Services, Inc. They give away 5 scholarships a year, in the amount of $5,000, to high school seniors, who live in the public housing community. Their golf tournament event is coming up on September 14th at the Mt. Pleasant Golf Course.
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Maryland State Delegate from District 47A, Jimmy Tarlau. They discuss the 2018 Legislative Session and how it’s going. They also discuss Taxes. For more information on Delegate Jimmy Tarlau, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.
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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Beth Wenger, Program Director for KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore. KEEN stands for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now. Their vision is to foster confidence, self-esteem and community inclusion of youth with disabilities; strengthen communities through education of volunteers; and provide families with respite and a supportive network. For more information on KEEN, go to their website.
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