Connecting the Community

Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary hosts independent artists from various music genres — rap artists JSapp MadStak, Jakima Divinite and Sarg (paying homage to 50 years of hip hop), classical guitarist Jim Armstrong, country artist Rickie Joe Wilson, and Chilean artists Banda Golpe Latino.

Local trailblazers reach beyond themselves to impact the lives of others. Guests include Dr. Lusharon Wiley, executive director of Equity Project Alliance; magazine publisher Steve Barber; and Claude James, son of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Hosted by Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary, director of Community and Special Initiatives at Pensacola State College.

Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary and guests explore what several local organizations are doing to help their communities with representatives from the Health and Hope Clinic, Maxwell Respite Center, PSC's Pirates Care Initiative, and Escambia County Area Transit.

Meet winners of the Golden Elite Track and Field Club’s inaugural Justin Gatlin Invitational, which was held at Booker T. Washington High School. Plus, former NFL player Fred Robbins discusses his career and the nonprofit Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood, which is dedicated to inspiring youth athletes.

Explore programs affecting athletic performance and lives of local youth with former MLB player Adron Chambers; Greg Johnson, Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club head coach; Cameron Jones, Pensacola Athletic Center pickleball pro; Kay Miller, Pensacola State College aquatics coordinator; Kelvin Singleton, WeconnectReconnect president; plus Terrell Hedger, Trent Hedger, Dale Moore and Logan Robinson.

Experience festive family fun affairs that positively impact our community each year, including the Fred Levin Way Fest, the Watson Family Foundation’s Juneteenth Celebration, and WSRE’s Be My Neighbor Day and Amazing Kids Day events.

Host Rameca Vincent Leary leads a panel of guests who reach beyond themselves to help others and positively impact the community. Three local nonprofits are highlighted: United Way of West Florida, the Pensacola chapter of Jack and Jill of America, and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.