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Jade Harrell with guest(s): HS TO COLLEGE CENTER Laura Winter, Project Manager with interns Free college counseling and financial aid advice is available this summer at the High School to College Center! The High School to College Center offers free help for students with questions about: financial aid, admissions, housing or any aspects of the transition to college! No appointment necessary. Drop-in June 1st through July 31st at the High School to College Center in the Delmar Loop. 618 N. Skinker Blvd, St. Louis 63112 Call 314-935-6956 Spread the word! Let your friends know about this terrific free resource! Visit www.stlouisgraduates.org

Jade Harrell with Ethan Barnett, Vice President, Pride St. Louis The 2015 PrideFest will be held on June 26-28, 2015 at Soldiers’ Memorial in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri Friday, June 26 – 4:30pm to 11:30pm Saturday, June 27 – 11am to 9:30pm Sunday, June 28 – 11am to 7:30pm (Parade begins at 12 noon) The mission of Pride St. Louis is “To foster an understanding of and equality for the LGBT community in the general population by raising awareness through educational programs and events ultimately leading up to the annual PrideFest in St. Louis.”

Taking Arts Ministry to a Higher Level! Jade Harrell with Tamara Crawford-ThomasFounder and Artistic Director and Trynai Braselman of SHABACH ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS MINISTRY Shabach Artistic Expressions Ministry is a not-for-profit, Christian-based, traveling, repertory theater company that encompasses all artistic genres. Their mission is to provide quality faith-based performing artistry and performing arts instruction to men, women, boys and girls of all races and ethnicities, in order to uplift, edify and inspire them to seek, and encourage others to seek, more fulfilling lives by greater relationship with God. ‘Using the Power of the Arts to Empower’ Events: 1st Annual Arts Ministry Conference Thursday, July 16 @ 5:30 PM — Saturday, July 18 @ 4:30 PM St Louis Christian College, 1360 Grandview Drive, St. Louis 'The Chronicles of Namow' Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30 PM St. Louis Christian College, 1360 Grandview Drive, St. Louis Check out a sneak peek of our upcoming, all-women, 'dramatry' called,'The Chron

Jade Harrell with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge women's basketball team. Khalia shares her passion and purpose for community, basketball, women's sports and the 2014 National Championsip St. Louis Surge winning team. Home Opener June 13th, 2015 University of Missouri St. louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO www.stlsurgbasketball.com **All basketball players, grades k-12 admitted free when wearing team uniform or jersey for all Surge home games!!

Jade Harrell with Alex J. Stallings, Director of Advocacy and Communications with Deaconess and Evan Krauss, Director of East Side Aligned. Children and families are invited to join the community leaders for an open house at the recreation complex featuring inflatable games, music, face painting, a balloon artist, a reptile show, dance performances and more! Day will also include informational tables, policy workshops and a session on advocacy for parents. All activities are free and open to the public. Children at the Center Celebrating Families. Advocacy for all Children. Saturday, June 20th 9am-2:30pm location: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center 101 Jackie Joyner Kersee Cir, East Saint Louis, Illinois 62204 In the spirit of our faith heritage, the mission of Deaconess Foundation is to improve the health of the Metropolitan St. Louis Community and its people. East Side Aligned is working to create the conditions that equip every child within Greater East St Louis for success in school, work and life throug

Jade Harrell and Orlando "Pretty Boy" Watson share his story of triumph that initiated the "I'm A Survivor" All-White Cancer Foundation Benefit & Awareness Gala. Hear his true story of survival as he battled the disease that has riddled his family. After losing several loved ones to cancer, Orlando defied the prognosis of the doctors who recommended amputation and harmful cancer-promoting treatments as a first response. Learn from Mr. Watson's experience and don't miss the celebration, education and social event of the season.

On today's Community Connections w/ Jade Harrell: Who Who in Diversity and Who is Annie Malone today? First, Jade Harrell with Ericca Willis, Publisher of Who's Who Diversity in Color. Who's Who Diversity in Color profiles ethnic minority leaders, highlighting their professional endeavors, talents and ingenuity in an annual event and book. Get the details behind the well-timed book and specifics about the unveiling event happening May 14th, 2015 at Ballpark Village PBR 601 Clark Street, STL MO 60103 5:30pm - 8:30pm Also on the show, Jade Harrell welcomes William H. Young, Chief Executive Officer with the Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center. Most of us are familiar with the May Day Parade. However, most people have no idea that the Parade is a fundraiser to help decrease youth homelessness and prevent child abuse and neglect. Most people don’t know that Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center (AMCFSC) hosts the parade and helps families in the community experiencing crises. The ne

Jade Harrell with Dr. Flint Fowler, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. As part of a greater strategy for proactive expansion and deeper impact into communities and neighborhoods where kids need us most, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is planning to open a new Club to serve youth ages 6-18 in Ferguson and the surrounding communities. Starting this summer, a new Boys & Girls Club will open in Ferguson Middle School, located at 701 January Avenue, to serve approximately 400 members. What has happened since the death of Michael Brown last August reflects a series of broken relationships; between communities of color and law enforcement; between the affluent and the poor; between whites and blacks; between government and the governed; and between those with jobs and the unemployed. Any response to these underlying causes of tension and unrest must attempt to address one or more of these challenges. “Creating a Boys & Girls Club in the Ferguson area will produc

H-HELPING E-EVERYONE A-ACCEPT L-LOVE Discover H.E.A.L. 2015, a Creative Arts Showcase at Kiener Plaza ~ Sponsored by D.F.P.M Our guest is Tiffiney J. Mills, Founder What better way to reflect, bridge gaps, ease tensions, and connect all walks of life, than through talented artists of all kinds, great food, and powerful St. Louis area leaders delivering uplifting messages of hope? The St. Louis-based organization, H.E.A.L. – Helping Everyone Accept Love, will kicked off this spring in high gear with their inaugural creative arts showcase, HEAL 2015. As a community it’s time for our beautiful city to H.E.A.L., blossom, and unite. So bring the family to this multi-cultural event, and come have a wonderful time. With prolific speakers such as; Ken Hardin, Barbara McClain, Steven Vasser, Leandra Green, Reba Dabney, and Rick and Lisa Wallace, HEAL 2015 was initiated to create an atmosphere where LOVE could be accepted. Held in March, HEAL 2015’s amazing exposé also featured; paintings, music, poetry

GUESTS: March for Babies - St. Louis 2015 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Time: 9:00AM Registration Time: 8:00AM Langenberg Field in Forest Park 5620 Grand Dr St. Louis, MO 63112 Get your friends, family and co-workers to join us and walk to support the health of all babies. The St. Louis March for Babies is April 25 at Forest Park – it’s a great event for families with lots of child-friendly activities! Your real reward is knowing that you’re helping babies. St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones with details and idea behind the 2nd Annual Financial Empowerment and Job Fair Saturday, April 25 following Money Smart Week 2015 (April 18-25) Money Smart Week hosts over 200 classes, events and seminars to help people learn about personal money management. The courses are free and designed for all ages. Classes include help for women, small businesses, youth, students, retirees and more meet their financial goals. The Financial Empowerment and Job Fair will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at St.

Today on STL Community Connections Russ Signorino, Executive Director, Gateway EITC and Duane Foster, instructor, with feature cast of The Wiz performance at Normandy HS. Aired 15-04-04 KATZ-AM KMJM-FM iHeart Radio

Jade Harrell and Dr. Gerald Higginbotham shares his Selma 50th Anniversary experience, the Watts riots, a Pilot's point-of-view and an ignited passion for real progress for the people!!!

Executive Director of Youth Achievers, Trayvond Jacobs shares details for their latest highly acclaimed Black History Month dance & arts presentation, "Through the Eyes of the Youth" Feb 28th 2015 at the Florissant Civic Center. Visit www.danceplus.org Followed by: A Conversation with Our History...Part 2 of my exclusive conversation with Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the "Little Rock Nine". Aired 15-02-21

Today is completely about giving, but then again shouldn't everyday be? Join us with our guest Gloria Taylor as we speak about the power of giving back to those in our communities through programs such as Community Women Against Hardship, a program that has been helping families in poverty for 26 years and is still going strong!

We must teach our children by being the example and that's exactly what Korey Johnson is doing! Join us as we speak with him about the Korey Johnson Foundation and how his mission is to teach children philanthropy through giving and receiving with emphasis on giving! Listen how you can lend a helping hand and be an example too!

Terisa Griffin started Better Love Yourself in efforts to provide financial assistance, dorm starter trunks and mentors for college women and men needing a helping hand. Of course she couldn't do this alone, so join us as we speak with her right hand man Damon Green about this amazing event!

"Being Positive and Comfortable in Your Own Skin is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Self Esteem and the Self Esteem of Others" - Rian Team 2.0 members Tab and Rian join us as they speak about how they plan to change the world through dance! Listen to their amazing journey as they talk about the places they've been, the people they've met and this is just the beginning of how their lives move to a new rhythm for community great!

Civil Rights Enforcement Agency monitors and investigates fair housing complaints, equal employment discrimination, and assists City departments with affirmatively furthering fair housing. Our Guest: Charles Bryson, Director Contact: Phone: (314) 622-3301 TTY Phone: (800) 735-2966 Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Address: 1114 Market Street , Suite 932 Saint Louis, Missouri 6310 https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/civil-rights-enforcement/

Give STL Day – May 6: A Day When Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist Our Guest: Amelia Bond, president and CEO of the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. More Than 500 St. Louis-Area Nonprofits to Benefit from the First-Ever, 24-hour Community-Wide Online Giving Initiative All stand ready to see what St. Louis can give in a day, as the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation prepares to host Give STL Day, the region’s first-ever 24-hour online day of giving to benefit the local nonprofit community. “Give STL Day is an opportunity for our community to shine and contribute to the local nonprofits that do so much good in our area, while also providing these organizations with a visible platform from which they can spread their message and raise funds,” said Amelia Bond, president and CEO of the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. “Collectively, Give STL Day draws attention to the needs of St. Louis nonprofits, as well as the positive things they are doing throughout the community. It’s a win-wi