Light Up the D

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By: FM 98 WJLB (WJLB-FM)

iHeartMedia's public affairs podcast, whose goal is to provide valuable information about issues of concern specific to Detroit

Episode 108: Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Today at 2:08 PM

Ron discusses the many services the Detroit Area Agency on Aging provides to our elderly community members including among many other resources, Meals on Wheels.


Episode 107: The Pope Francis Center
Today at 2:07 PM

Fr. Tim discusses Pope Francis Center's resources and advocacy for our homeless community members, including the Bridge Housing Campus, which allows them to serve amost 300 people a day.


Epsiode 105: The Bella Group
Today at 2:07 PM

Melissa discusses how their group of local businesses supports those suffering from medical-related hair loss and how they build their cusomter's morale through their supportive services.


Episode 105: Michigan Credit Union League
Today at 2:05 PM

With Patti Corkery


Episode 104: The Sam Bernstein Law Firm
Today at 2:03 PM

Rebecca discusses the evolution of the Sam Bernmstein Law firm over many years into a large organization that deeply cares for helping people in times of trouble. She shares their commuinity endeavors, and their employees' involvement in those efforts as well.


Episode 104: Shelving Inc
Today at 2:01 PM

In business for more than 60 years, Mike discusses how Shelving Inc., which is found at theshelvingstore.com, cares for its employess and the community.


Episode 103: Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Today at 2:00 PM

Brother Fred discusses the 7 major areas of service provided by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen to serve our community members in need.


Episode 102: Hacienda Mexican Foods
Today at 1:56 PM

Lydia discusses how she came to be CEO of Hacienda, the trials and hardships through their growth, and Hacienda's devotion to their employees and the community.


Episode 101: Credibly
Today at 1:51 PM

Ryan discusses how Credibly provides small business lending alternatives and how AI and machine learning have helped their business work better for their customers.


Episode 100: MiND
Today at 1:49 PM

DR. FELLOWS AND DR. SINGER OF MICHIGAN INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (MIND) DISCUSS HOW THEY PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADULT PATIENTS AFFECTED WITH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.


Episode 99: Taj Cottage
Today at 1:48 PM

RACHNA DISCUSSES THE BEAUTIFUL INDIAN ASIAN CLOTHNG CREATIONS AT TAJ COTTAGE AND THE MANY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEWING AND FASHION FIELD AT TI-STAF (TAJ INDUSTRIES SEWING TRAINING AND FASHION).


Episode 98: Joe Louis Greenway Partnership
Today at 1:48 PM

LEONA CELEBRATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JOE LOUIS GREENWAY AND PROMOTES THE MANY ACTIVITES FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS.


Episode 97: Det City Football Club
08/15/2025


Episode 96: Michigan Animal Adoption
08/15/2025

Marie Sklaad and Trisha Plovie talk about the great things of animal adoption.


Episode 95: Detroit Harmony Partnerships
08/15/2025


Episode 94: Ring True
06/27/2025

Shannon and Amanda Discuss how they created Ring True, a Jewelry Company That Provides Resoures to women who have been trafficked in order to help them gain back their purpose, become more confident and restart their lives.


Episode 93: Gleaners Community Food Bank
06/25/2025


Episode 92: Foundation for Pops
06/25/2025

LAKESHA HANCOCK, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION FOR POPS TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HELPING VETS


Episode 91: Neighborhood Service Organization
06/25/2025

LINDA LITTLE DISCUSSES THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION'S "DON'T TOUCH ME" CAMPAIGN


Episode 90: Face Addiction Now
06/20/2025

JUDGE LINDA DAVIS WITH FACE ADDICTION NOW ORGANIZATION: " RUN DRUGS OUT OF TOWN!"


Episode 87: Eastern Michigan University Marching Band
05/23/2025

DR. SMITH SHARES THE VALUE OF MARCHING BANDS TO ENHANCE THE FEELING OF STUDENT COMMNUNITY, EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S FUNDRAISING FOR MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT MUSIC STUDENTS IN BANDS.


Episode 89: Authority Health
05/20/2025

LORETTA DISCUSSES HOW AUTHORITY HEALTH IS PROVIDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTHIER FOOD OPTIONS AND HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH THEIR HEALTHY AND RESILIANT COMMINITIES PROGRAM


Episode 86: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival
05/16/2025

MAURY AND JAINELLE SHARE DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING GREAT LAKES MUSIC FESTIVAL, THE EXCITING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS THAT ARE FEATURED AS WELL AS COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN THE FESTIVAL AND OTHER ARTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.


Episode 85: Motor City Comic Con
05/11/2025

BETH AND SAM SHARE THE MANY EXCITING GUESTS APPEARANCES, VENDORS AND UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS AT THIS YEAR'S MOTOR CITY COMICON WHICH IS CELEBRATING 36 YEARS AS THE LARGEST POP CULTURE EVENT IN MICHIGAN.


Episode 84: Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit
05/05/2025

ALMA SHARES THE MANY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CELEBRATED AT THE ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO PARADE AND WAYS THE MEXICAN PATRIOTIC COMMITTE SUPPORTS THE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY OF SOUTHWEST DETROIT.


Episode 83: WSU Department of Nursing
04/27/2025

DR. MCNEILL DISCUSSES THEIR UPCOMING YOUTH FAIR WHICH PROVIDES HEALTH SCREENINGS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY MEMEBERS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON OPIOID AWARENESS


Episode 82: Central City Health
03/18/2025

DR. CHRIS URBANIK DISCUSSES HOW CENTRAL CITY HEALTH PROVIDES INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SOME OF THE MOST AT-RISK RESIDENTS IN DETROIT AND WAYNE COUNTY, AS WELL AS THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW HEALTH CENTER IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT TO BETTER SERVIE THE COMMINTY.


Episode 81: Michigan Auto Law
03/14/2025

STEVE DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF MICHIGAN AUTO LAW'S AWARDING OF $5,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOUR MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS THROUGH THEIR 2025 KELSEY’S LAW DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP.


Episode 80: Michigan Department of Treasury
03/07/2025

ROBIN DISCUSSES HOW THE TREASURY PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HELP MICHIGANDERS PLAN FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND THE FOSTERING FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND.


Episode 79: Michigan Science Center
02/28/2025

Dr. Greer discusses how the Michigan Science Center puts you at the heart of science with


Episode 78: Beyond Basics
02/21/2025

TURKIA DISCUSSES HOW BEYOND BASICS WORKS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL KIDS REACH THEIR APPROPRIATE READING LEVEL AND HOW READING IS FUNDEMENTAL TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S LONG TERM SUCCESS.


Episode 77: MDHHS- Problem Gambling
02/16/2025

ALIA LUCAS IS A GAMBLING DISORDER PROGRAM SPECIALISTS WITH THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, GAMBLING, AND EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM WITHIN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.


Episode 76: Matrix Human Services
01/24/2025

MONIQUE DISCUSSES THE MANY SERVICES MATRIX PROVIDES FROM BIRTH TO SENIORS INCLUDING HEAD START, FOOD DISTRIBUTION TUESDAYS, HEALTH CARE, HIV PREVENTION AND MORE.


Episode 75: Grace Center of Hope
01/19/2025

DARIN DISCUSSES THE MANY SERVICES GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE BRINGS TO THE COMMUNITY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS RECOVER FROM ADDICTION, ABUSE AND HOMELESSNESS.


Episode 74: Randazzo Mechanical Heating and Cooling
01/12/2025

TIM DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TRADE INDUSTRY AS A CAREER CHOICE AND THE MANY BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN THE TRADES, AS WELL AS HOW RANDAZZO HELPS THE COMMUNITY WITH ENERGY SAVING DURING THE WINTER SEASON.


Episode 73: Kevin's Song
01/05/2025

JENNIFER DISCUSSES KEVIN'S SONG, A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO GENERATING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE CAUSES AND PREVALENCE OF SUICIDE  IN MICHIGAN AND POSSIBLE PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY.


Episode 72: Beyond Basics and Mojo's Breaking and Entering
11/27/2024


Episode 71: Detroit Police Department
11/17/2024

Director Patillo and Sargent Wilson discuss their passion for the city and the police Department.  They detail pay improvements and the many ways citizens can be involved in both sworn and civilian positions.  they also highlight 2 upcoming hiring events.


Episode 70: Dr. Duckworth and Neighborhood Wellness
11/10/2024


Episode 69: Detroit Public School Community District
11/03/2024

Tarence discusses how powerless kids often lack the resources, support, and opportunities that can help them thrive. Forming connections with powerful friends-mentors, peers with influence, or supportive adults- can significantly impact their lives.