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  • Dave Washington Honors Families and Highlights Community Leadership with David Brooks and Victor Ingram
    Sep 27 2025

    Dave Washington announces condolences for the Scott and Evans families, and introduces Captain David Brooks, a retired Chattanooga Fire Department Operations Captain. Brooks discusses his career, including his time at Clark University and his role as Adrian Rutledge's assistant at Dillard University. Victor Ingram, a military veteran and board member of the Armstrong Foundation, shares his background and involvement with the foundation, which supports education and community endeavors in West Las Vegas. The foundation is hosting a golf event on October 4th to raise funds for these initiatives.

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    29 min
  • Dave Washington Highlights American Legion Advocacy and Chief Russell Steppe’s Journey of Health, Faith, and Community
    Sep 20 2025

    Dave Washington discusses the American Legion's efforts in Washington, D.C., including cybersecurity and VA staffing. He highlights the reopening of Local American Legion Post 10 and its renovations. Washington also recalls past episodes featuring notable community figures and discusses a book about social justice in the San Jose Fire Department. Chief Russell Steppe shares his journey with breast and prostate cancer, emphasizing early detection, mentorship, and the importance of faith and community support. He encourages men to get regular health check-ups and highlights the role of positive thinking in recovery.

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    30 min
  • Dave Washington, Dr. Linda Bynoe, and Russell Steppe Highlights Trusty Bynoe’s Legacy and Fight for Justice in Fire Service
    Sep 13 2025

    Dave Washington hosts a special program on 91.5 jazz and more, featuring Dr. Linda Bynoe and Chief Russell Steppe. Dr. Bynoe discusses her husband, Trusty Bynoe's, book "They Call Me Trusty: A Black Firefighter's Fight for Social Justice," which she edited. The book chronicles Trustee's 25-year career in the San Jose Fire Department, his fight against institutional racism, and his leadership in the Santa Clara County Black Firefighters Association. Chief Steppe, a longtime friend, highlights Trusty's mentorship and impact on the fire service. The book is available at bookstores and online platforms.

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    30 min
  • Supporting Women Veterans and Strengthening Community with Evelyn Pacheco and April Washington
    Sep 6 2025

    Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 jazz and more, featuring Evelyn Pacheco and his daughter April Washington. Evelyn discusses her efforts to support women veterans, including legislation for data collection and monthly visits to US vets. She also highlights the need for volunteer mentors for the Veteran Justice Treatment Court. April talks about her nonprofit, Look Back Cause, which helps families with bill pay and transportation, and her tea cake business, which she started from her great-grandmother's recipe. Both emphasize the importance of humanity and community support.

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    30 min
  • Dave Washington Honors Community Leaders, Shares Family Legacy, and Reflects on Service, Leadership, and Gratitude
    Aug 30 2025

    Dave Washington acknowledges community icons like Miss Anna Bailey and his daughter April, who runs a nonprofit and a tea cake business. He reflects on his own life, including his golfing hobby and his work at Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Dave discusses the importance of community service, mentioning the Sam Armstrong Foundation's golf tournament and the need for resilience and leadership, exemplified by General Russell Honore. He also shares personal anecdotes, including his family's history and his role as the last year of his presidency at the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute. The program concludes with Dave expressing gratitude for his platform and team support.

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    30 min
  • Dr. Linda Bynoe and Bill Parker Honor Dudley "Trusty" Bynoe's Legacy, Build Community, and Celebrate History at Southwest Black Firefighters Annual Gathering
    Aug 23 2025

    The program discussed significant historical events, including the March on Washington in 1963 and a pivotal civil rights incident in Oklahoma City. Dave Washington highlighted the achievements of Brian Willett, his father, and Assistant Chief Herschel Clady. The focus shifted to the Southwest Region Black Firefighters Retirees Annual Gathering, initiated by Dudley "Trusty" Bynoe and Burgess Porter, aimed at fostering camaraderie and mentorship among African American firefighters. Dr. Linda Bynoe shared details about her late husband Trusty's memoir, "They Call Me Trusty," which chronicles his journey and advocacy within the fire service. The upcoming gathering is scheduled for October 9-11 in Palm Springs, California.

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    29 min
  • Dave Washington Honors Community, Highlights CHEDI’s Fire Service Impact, and Shares Milestones with Carla Holmes
    Aug 16 2025

    Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 jazz and more, where he acknowledges the passing of Danielle D. Spencer and Wilson Walker, and celebrates the birthdays of various community members, including Carla Holmes, Executive Director of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute (CHEDI). Holmes discusses the institute's 34th session, its five-year program, and its impact on fire service professionals. She also highlights the upcoming 35th anniversary in 2026 and the institute's outreach program for young women interested in fire service careers. The program also features Dave's book reviews and mentions of community events and personal milestones.

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    29 min
  • Building Black Futures: Advancing Collective Economics, Land Ownership, and Youth Empowerment
    Aug 9 2025

    Dave Washington hosts a radio show discussing the Black Achievement Fund, led by Arkee Hodges. The organization, a nonprofit promoting collective economics, has 3,500 members and has recycled $500,000 into Black communities, given $40,000 in scholarships, and purchased six acres of land in Georgia for a community project. They are developing a 112-acre retreat with residential lots and communal spaces. Yolanda Marion, Chief Development Officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, discusses their mission to support youth development, including early childhood education and expanding services to ages 18-25. They emphasize the importance of community partnerships and the impact of their programs on youth.

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    30 min