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Community View Points

Community View Points

Written by: V101.5 (WSOL-FM)
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 Empowering the community one step at a time.Copyright V101.5 (WSOL-FM) Politics & Government
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  • Diane Townsend - Spilling the Tea on Breast Health and Mental Health and Ken Pinnix with 100 Black Men of Jacksonville on Scholarship Fair

    Diane Townsend - Spilling the Tea on Breast Health and Mental Health and Ken Pinnix with 100 Black Men of Jacksonville on Scholarship Fair
    Jan 13 2026
    Diane Townsend from Sisters Network Northeast Florida call into the show to spill the Tea on Breast Health and Mental Health!

    Are you a young black woman between 16 and 50? Then let's talk breast health at the next "We're Spilling the Tea" luncheon and tea party on Saturday, January 24, 2026. We're spilling the secrets and busting the myths regarding breast health and young women. Get ready to spill some tea of your own and enjoy an afternoon getting the facts.You'll leave this tea party feeling empowered!To register to attend this free event, call Sisters Network Northeast Florida at 904 757 6622.

    And

    Ken Pinnix with 100 Black Men of Jacksonville was on Community View Point to invite the community to the The 23rd Annual Infinite Scholars/100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. Scholarship Fair!

    The 23rd Annual Infinite Scholars/100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. Scholarship Fair will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, 40 East Adams Street, from 9 AM to 2 PM.This free event for high school juniors and seniors provides the opportunity to meet and interview with representatives from multiple local, state and national Colleges and Universities for scholarships, financial assistance and early admissions.Several of the Colleges and Universities in attendance will offer scholarships and financial support on the spot to students who qualify.The Infinite Scholars Program of St. Louis, MO. was created in 2002 by retired history teacher Thomas Ousley to create access to innovative higher education and career readiness opportunities for all students. Since its inception, the ISP has provided at least 200,000+ students throughout the nation with access to $2+ Billion in scholarship awards. The 100 BMOJ has partnered with the ISP since 2003 helping to support over 13,000 local students with over $30 Million in scholarships and financial assistance. The 2025 Jacksonville Fair helped to facilitate over $3 Million in scholarships and financial aid.Students are asked to bring multiple copies of their unofficial high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores and resumes and are highly encouraged to pre-register at www.infinitescholar.orgSponsors for the event include the Mayo Clinic, Wells Fargo, DCPS, FSCJ, My Village Project, Virginia Military Institute and the 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc.
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    32 mins
  • JAMAICA RELEIF MISSION Due to Hurricane Melissa - with Semone Blair Walker - Entrepreneur

    JAMAICA RELEIF MISSION Due to Hurricane Melissa - with Semone Blair Walker - Entrepreneur
    Dec 28 2025
    As a proud Jamaican-born woman, I’ve seen both the beauty and the hardship of our island home. Years ago, after losing everything in a storm, I experienced firsthand the pain of starting over with nothing but hope. That experience changed me — it taught me resilience, gratitude, and the power of helping hands.

    Today, my husband and I are blessed to give back through The Sember Foundation, our new non-profit dedicated to health, healing, and human welfare. Together with our family businesses, Meobachi and OWLINC Transportation, we’ve come together to launch this first relief drive for the people of Jamaica affected by devastating storms and displacement.
    This mission is deeply personal. I remember what it felt like to be in their shoes — to wonder if help would come. Now, I want to be that help for someone else.

    Our goal is simple but powerful: to provide immediate relief, support rebuilding efforts, and promote long-term wellness for those most in need. This initiative marks the beginning of a movement — one built on faith, compassion, and community.

    We may be a new foundation, but our heart is strong, and our purpose is clear. Together, we can turn pain into possibility and restore hope for families across Jamaica and beyond.
    Every donation, every share, every act of kindness helps us move one step closer to healing our world — starting right here, right now.

    Respectfully,
    SEMONE
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    30 mins
  • Ju ' Coby Pittman - CEO of The Clara White Mission on The Annual Feed The City and December to Remember

    Ju ' Coby Pittman - CEO of The Clara White Mission on The Annual Feed The City and December to Remember
    Nov 26 2025
    Ju'CobyPittman was on the Show to empower the community and give back to her community with Feed the City and December to Remember.

    Feed The City 2025 - the 37th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon for Homeless & Low-income families... FREE FOR ALL! Including haircuts, clothing, and entertainment.

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    V101.5, Clara White Mission, and the Divine 9, together host the Annual December to Remember Christmas Party, dedicated to lifting the spirits of deserving families.



    History of December To RememberThe December to Remember Special Event has been in existence for 30 years. The concept and the ideal was developed and sponsored by radio station V101.5 and co-sponsored by local Greek Organizations in partnership with the Clara White Mission. The Clara White Mission has been responsible for identifying and screening up to six families for their personal stories to be read over the radio on V101.5.

    The stories are read until Christmas, starting after the Thanksgiving Holiday.On a designated date the Christmas Party is scheduled in the community for all the family members to attend, and Christmas gifts are distributed with a special luncheon, and each child, parent(s), and or caregiver is provided with their Christmas “Wish List” items, their own personal Santa Claus at the party, and an afternoon filled with holiday cheer and a surprise financial gift for each family, presented by the Title and or Co-Title Corporate Sponsor.Radio Station V101.5, Clara White Mission, and over 150 local Greek Sororities and Fraternities, together host the Annual December to Remember Christmas Party, dedicated to lifting the spirits of deserving families.Every year applications are submitted by non-profits, local schools, and or community organizations to the Clara White Mission for consideration.Over 565 individuals have been impacted to date and this represents over 206 families that have received holiday support for over 30 years. In addition, several parents that have been helped by the December to Remember, have come back and given back to the new families, by volunteering and or donating to the event.
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    32 mins
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