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Candace Kelley

Candace Kelley

Candace Kelley is a five-time Emmy®-nominated multimedia journalist and legal analyst. She has covered high-profile stories throughout her career, including the Derek Chauvin trial and the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. Kelley has appeared on Court TV, PBS, Extra, BET Nightly News, BNC, and WCBS and has written for The Huffington Post, Black Star News, and AdWeek.

In addition to her on-air work, Kelley consults on defamation and intellectual property cases. She is certified DE&I consultant and served on the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety's Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). As a professor at Rowan University, she teaches legal classes and courses on TV and on-air performance. She earned a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, an M.S. from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and a B.A. from Howard University.

All Videos hosted by Candace Kelley

5:39

A Reflection of Strides Made Over the Course of American  History

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.

5:33

A “Theme Park for Entrepreneurs”

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.

5:03

Giving a Fresh Start to Women in Southwest Florida

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.

4:38

Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian will be remembered as one of the strongest storms to hit the continental U.S., dumping as much as 12-feet of water in certain parts of Southwest Florida.Joy Mahler, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sister of the Sun Coast, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss the organization’s recovery efforts after Ian.

4:33

Ending the Stigma of the Epidemic that Impacts Us All

Ending the Stigma of the Epidemic that Impacts Us All

The CDC estimates more than 1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. In 2021, Florida had a reported 47,000 cases. Terry Dyer, Executive Director of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss the importance of decreasing the stigma and transmission rates of HIV/AIDS.

4:45

Providing Young People with Magical Moments

Providing Young People with Magical Moments

The Orange Bowl has a rich sports legacy in South Florida, but the organization behind the grid-iron glory is more than just about what happens on the field. Don Slesnick, CEO of the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss how they are engaging with the culture of the community.

5:24

Transforming the Lives of Young People

Transforming the Lives of Young People

For the last four decades, “Handy Incorporated” has transformed the lives of thousands of families by giving them access to education and development programs. Kirk Brown, President and CEO of Handy Inc., joins host Candace Kelley to discuss how they are building young people up from a level of trauma.

4:03

Growing The Historical Black Colleges Footprint

Growing The Historical Black Colleges Footprint

Florida Memorial University is one of just four historically black colleges in the state of Florida, with more than a century of teachings under its belt. Executive Director of Community Engagement Donnie Hale discusses their success and strategy for growth.

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