Katie: So, while the data that we use in this analysis cannot specifically tell us the answer to that question, what we do know is that many of the characteristics and factors that lead to domestic violence broadly outside of COVID really came together during the pandemic. And so when we look at the rates of unemployment, particularly male unemployment, the stress that’s associated with additional childcare responsibilities, and homeschooling particularly for, for young mothers, increasing financial insecurity, as we see people losing their homes becoming without a place to live, also dropped in there, you know, account for retirement.
Monday, February 1, 2021 by Danielle Prieur (WMFE)
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A fifth grader at Orange County Public Schools Caleb Ffrench used his pandemic time to write his first book “I Am Thunder” about a superhero who saves the world.
WMFE’s Danielle Prieur spoke with Caleb, his dad Marlon and media specialist Carissa Dee about literacy during the pandemic.
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Danielle: So Caleb, tell me a little bit about your book.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 by Danielle Prieur (WMFE)
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About 75 African American women gathered outside of Orlando City Hall today to celebrate the historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris.
The women donned Harris’ signature white pearls and Converse sneakers and sang her sorority’s song to commemorate her inauguration.
Nadia Douglas brought her three year old daughter Haven to the event. She said it was important for her little girl to know that anything is possible.
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Families in need of a free, home cooked meal during the pandemic because of a COVID-illness or related financial hardship can text Lasagna Love.
The nonprofit connects volunteers called Lasagna Mamas and Papas with these families to provide them with lasagnas that they drop off at their home.
WMFE spoke with Regional Director Amy Carson and Lasagna Mama Dr. Stefanie Shames about why the demand is so great for this service.
Read the full interview below.
Danielle:So Amy, I want to start with you. Tell me a little bit about the work that Lasagna Love does here in the Central Florida area, I know you kind of coordinate all of that work.
Friday, December 18, 2020 by Danielle Prieur (WMFE)
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Stay tuned in to our local news coverage: Listen to 90.7 WMFE on your FM or HD radio, the WMFE mobile app or your smart speaker say “Alexa, play NPR” and you’ll be connected.
Families in need of a free, home cooked meal during the pandemic because of a COVID-illness or related financial hardship can text Lasagna Love.
The nonprofit connects volunteers called Lasagna Mamas and Papas with these families to provide them with lasagnas that they drop off at their home.
WMFE spoke with Regional Director Amy Carson and Lasagna Mama Dr. Stefanie Shames about why the demand is so great for this service.