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In episode 1 of our podcast, we sit down with Nael Santana to dive into the world of men's volleyball and explore the important connection between the sport and mental health. Nael shares his insights on the challenges athletes face, the mental hurdles in competitive sports, and strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset on and off the court. Don’t miss this honest conversation about performance, pressure, and personal well-being.

9:30 a.m.— GATHER @ Xenia Avenue and Corry Street parking lot9:45 a.m.— MLK MARCH BEGINS through downtown Yellow Springs10:30 a.m.— ARRIVE @ John Bryan Community Center Gym 100 Dayton St.11 a.m.— 2025 PROGRAM BEGINSThe program includes:• The World House Choir performances;• Focusing remarks by Dr. Ronald Wyatt, cousin of Coretta Scott King;• Essays by Yellow Springs youth;• Awarding of the 2025 MLK Day Peacemaker Award;• Spoken word and dance performers;12:30 p.m.— Soup LUNCH @ John Bryan Community Center Gym3 p.m.— SPOKEN WORD @ The Coretta Scott King Center, 781 Livermore St.• Spoken word open mic for words/music inspired by Martin Luther King,6 p.m.— FREE FILM: ‘REUNION’ @ McGregor Hall, Room 113, Antioch College (off Livermore between E. Center College and E. South College)• Free screening of “Reunion: Journey with Ancestors,” which highlights the work of Charles Fox and his 30 years of ancestral research and lessons learned along the way.Free admission | DONATIONS to the support the program may be made at the365projectys.org. Press the “Donate” button, then scroll to the “MLK Day” button

WCSU-FM correspondent Kathryn Mobley was recently honored the Philo T. Farnsworth Video Award for Overall Excellence in Public Access Programming, presented by the Central States Region of the Alliance For Community Media. The award recognizes the quality and variety of programming seen on community access stations during the past year. The Central States Region is made up of access centers in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky. The winning video was part of the recent "Save A Life" program, an audio and video series hosted and produced by Kathryn Mobely in conjunction with WCSU-FM and the Miami Valley Communications Commission (MVCC) of Centerville, Ohio.

Meanwhile In Africa is a curriculum designed for youth K-5th grade. Michelle Person designed this program to highlight the myriad of contributions made by Africans and their impact on our global population. Person is a certified and experienced elementary school principal. Covid-19 and the pandemic closed her school, giving Person ample time to create this curriculum.

Let's Talk Community retrospective featuring Dr. Venita Kelley and Senator Sherrod Brown.