“So much of the progress that would define the 20th century, on both sides of the Atlantic, came down to the battle for a slice of beach only six miles long and two miles wide.” ..–President Barack Obama, 10 years ago, in Normandy to mark the 65th anniversary of D-Day
June 6, 1944 may not seem like a significant date for most people unless you are perhaps an educator, history buff, born on this day, were involved in a significant event on this day and/or perhaps know of someone who was. Nonetheless, June 6, 1944 gained historic significance for being the first day of the largest naval, air, and land military operation which was code named “Operation Overload”, but commonly referred to as “D-Day”.
“D-Day” was a strategically coordinated allied attack on German-occupied Western Europe. The nearly one month battle involved a large-scale deception plan which included the simultaneous invasion of allied soldiers on several beaches in Normandy, France. Some of the allies included: Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and several other allied nations. “D-Day” was a significant turning point during the war due to the Germans being unexpectedly caught off guard. The “D-Day” invasions, subsequent attacks and post-war reconstruction also helped to establish the United States as a global leader. However, one of the things that 2025 will be remembered for is the United State’s global leadership status being questioned due to the controversial politics that led to increased tension between the United States and other nations.
Although “D-Day” is an expression that originated in the military circle, over the decades this expression has come to represent any day of special significance such as an election day, a wedding day or perhaps “the day” that a person chose to stand up for what they believe in, either collectively or solo. And a recent example of this collective stance (locally) is the ongoing love and support for public media and community radio through strong listenership and financial contributions.
On Morning Energy, we are going to spend time exploring the many ways that we can respond to those unexpected surprises in our lives, which for some can sometimes lead to victory.
I found out about WMNF through an outreach table that was set up at Sweet Water Organic Farm during my first visit there in 2012.
I had never really heard much about community radio stations at that time and became extremely intrigued as to why a radio station would have an interest in attending and/or hosting events in the community.
As I began to learn more from the Volunteer Coordinator at that time, I decided that the station would be a great fit for me in light of my background in communications and my ongoing interest in helping others.
One of my first volunteer assignments at WMNF was community outreach. I thought what better way to reach out to the community than in the same manner that I felt WMNF had reached out to me. After about a year of doing out reach service, I decided to try my hands at voicing promos/drops since I still had a passion for the arts. I also began helping out during the marathons.
Consequently, while volunteering during one of the marathons, I was asked by a former host to consider being one of their co-host because he liked my personality and the sound of my voice. I had never done formal radio work before, although I DID have a communication degree, however, my interest while attending college at that time was more towards television than radio. Nonetheless, I agreed. In addition to being a co-host on that show (The Damn Jams )(Hip-Hop) , other shows that I have co-hosted on while volunteering at WMNF are: Thee Righteous Temple of Hip Hop (Christian Hip Hop), The Early Bird Wake Up Show (Country), Blues With A Groove (Blues ), Mellow Music Encounters ( R& B and Blues) and Kingston 12 (Reggae). However, In February 2014,
I was thankfully given the opportunity to host and produce my own show.... MORNING ENERGY..... and it has truly been an AMAZING experience and journey for which I will always be thankful for!!!
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