In the first half hour we spoke with Esu Ma’at, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Orlando Magic to discuss the reality of diversity within the city and within the Orlando Magic’s organization. Ma’at emphasized, “Our work force mirroring that diversity as well as having a sense of belonging.” Dr. L. Trenton Marsh, Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida, discussed the importance of having a space for our youth to divulge into mental health conversations. In partnership with the Levy Hughes Boys and Girls clubs of Central Florida, a “celebration of life” will be hosted in honor of one of their members, Damianna Reed who was murdered. On May 26th, 2023, youth will engage in activities and communicate with mental health specialists as they grieve. For more information, email: L.TrentonMarsh@ucf.edu. In the second hour, we spoke with Jasmine Burney-Clark, CEO & Founder of Equal Ground, a community organization that focuses on the rising American electorate. The organization collaborates with experts that help in educating and encouraging the protection and expansion of black voting rights. We discussed the many new legislative bills being passed that will affect voting rights for our black communities, as well as non-citizens and formerly incarcerated citizens. It is important for ALL in our community to show up in order to facilitate changes. For additional information and volunteering , https://www.equal-ground.com/ .
