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African American
The prosecutor against the felon: US election get energized
Community Speaks for July 22, 2024 President Joe Biden is still commander-in-chief but no longer a candidate in the 2024 election. All eyes on VP Kamala Harris as the Democrats prepare for their convention. Analysis...
Economic plans, the environment and communities
Sunday Forum Sunday Forum II This Parramore neighborhood pool in Orlando talk environmental concerns with host, Walter L Smith II. Analysis regarding the development for a baseball stadium, other businesses and art outlets in the...
Listen: The St. Petersburg City Council met Tuesday for a final Rays stadium and redevelopment deal workshop. There were concerns over a forgotten burial ground under the proposed development. St. Pete City Council Chair Deborah...
The Supremes, The Presidency, The Congo
Eleven-year-old Ziki Swandi was working as an “artisanal miner” (hand-tool excavator) in the Kolwezi/Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Host Walt and DJ Pat talk SCOTUS, POTUS, The Congo and US-China competition....
Panel moves forward on a Black history museum in northeast Florida
A report outlines how to build, market, operate and eventually make self-sufficient a Black history museum proposed for St. Johns County.
Critical Mobilization in the State
Central Avenue in the 1940s Tampa FL Anthony Perkins will be the Grand Marshal when the Omegas convene in Tampa for a Voter Registration 2024 “Conclave With a Purpose”. The Fraternity chose solidarity over boycott...
Jarvis Karim El-Amin stops in to announce an epic candidate forum, voter education and registration rally coming to the Tampa Bay Community. Expect sights of D.L. Hughley and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. The Q...
Tampa’s Fearless Four Fought Discrimination in City Employment
MidPoint learns the history of The Fearless Four: four Black Tampa policemen who, in the face of heavy backlash, filed a racial discrimination complaint against the Tampa Police Dept. in the 1970's, which helped spark...
This Juneteenth, the Tampa Theatre is celebrating local Black filmmakers
Listen: This Juneteenth, the Tampa Bay Theatre is shining the spotlight on Black filmmakers. The theatre is hosting a one-day film festival that promises a night of networking, in-depth conversations, and screenings by Black directors....
The Scoop: Tues. June 18th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
One recent veto by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was for a proposed amphitheater in Tampa’s historic Perry Harvey Senior Park.
Tiffany Watson and Krystal Rodriguez join Keto Nord and Walter L Smith II Tax Pro Tiffany and entrepreneur Krystal join the Forum for community updates and announcements. Listen to full program in archives.
Memorial Day: Buffalo Soldiers and Military Issues
Patró Mabíli stands in front of a portrait of Charles Vann. He was a beloved WMNF jazz and blues DJ who passed away in 1996. He was interested in military history and the Buffalo Soldiers,...
