In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby along with Contributing Analyst, James Patterson and her guests dive into the HBCU All Star Game and Experience, happening in Indianapolis. They're joined by and Tyshiba Maxey and Laurie Hargrove, who share the ins and outs of the event, including the College Admissions and Scholarship Fair, the Black Business Vendor Showcase, and Gospel Karaoke Live. They also discuss the importance of community engagement and exposure for HBCU students. With a packed schedule of events, including the All Star Game, this weekend promises to be an exciting one for the city. Tina is also joined by Larry Williams, President, Indy Black Chamber of Commerce and his wife, Anita Williams also of the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce. Later in the show Que Rowell joins Tina to talk about Gospel Karaoke, Live coming up April 4th.

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In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby discusses the importance of taking care of one's mind, body, and soul in times of high stress. Joining Tina are a panel of experts, including Dr. Denise Hayes, Psychologist, President, Indiana Chapter of the Assoc of Black Psychologists, Felicia Thomas, Christian Life Coach, Angela Gowans, Registered Dietician, Alina Smith, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Sharon Sanders, Mental Health Clinician, MA, MFT from Community and Family Partners, who share their insights on how to achieve balance and well-being. They talk about the impact of stress on physical and mental health, the importance of self-care, and the role of nutrition, mindfulness, and spirituality in maintaining overall wellness. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to prioritize their health and happiness.

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In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby discusses the importance of summer camps for kids with Mariam Umar, program director for Freetown Village, and Tony Williamson, executive director of the Saint Florian Center. They share their summer camp programs, which focus on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community building. The conversation highlights the need for kids to have meaningful experiences and learn valuable skills during the summer months. Tina, Mariam, and Tony also discuss the importance of exposing kids to different careers and providing them with opportunities to earn money and become independent.

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In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby is joined by a surprise guest, Dion Levingston, and discusses various topics with her co-hosts James and Eric. They dive into the world of HBCU basketball, discussing the upcoming HBCU All-Star game and the impressive performances of Prairie View A&M and other HBCU teams. The conversation also touches on the changing dynamics of family relationships, with Dion sharing a heartwarming story about his son's call and the importance of cherishing memories with loved ones. Additionally, they discuss the NCAA tournament and the impact of the transfer portal on college basketball.

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In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby discusses various topics with her listeners. The conversation starts with a discussion about the upcoming NCAA men's tournament and the HBCU All Stars event in Indianapolis. Tina also talks about the importance of voting and reminds listeners to register by April 6th. The conversation then shifts to a debate about Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, with callers sharing their opinions and perspectives. The episode also touches on Women's History Month and highlights the achievements of black women who have made significant contributions to their fields.

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Tina and Contributing Analyst James Patterson are joined by Amy Nelson, Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. Later in the show, Rev. Dr. T. Garrott Benjamin Jr., Author, Community Leader, Retired Pastor at Light of The World Church Indianapolis, discusses his new book. The Kindness Code.

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In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby discusses various topics with her producer Eric Garnes. They talk about the upcoming event at Indiana Landmarks, where historian Unice Trotter and Jeff Strobel will present on Marcus Garvey's connection to Indianapolis. They also discuss the importance of voting and the upcoming deadline for voter registration in Indiana. Additionally, they touch on the topic of Martin University and the concerns surrounding its potential closure. The conversation also covers the Academy Awards and the representation of African Americans in the film industry.

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Joining Tina, today on the show. Thomas Griffin, Colleague, Foster Grandparent Program, Margaret Pannell, Mt. Carmel Church, Event Sponsor, Marriam Umar, Program Director, Freetown Village, Eunice Trotter, Director, Black Heritage Preservation Program, Indiana Landmarks and Jeff Strobel, Historian, Co-Presenter, Freetown Village Conversations in Indiana's African American History.

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