On this episode of the El Paso Public Forum we have 3 segments!.Segment 1: PRIDE Indsutries: Helping people with disabilities in the workforce..Amber Banda interviews Darelyn Pazdel, Vice President of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries. October is National Disabilities Awareness Month. Listen to learn how they work largely with Ft. Bliss to employ people with disabilities, why companies should employ those who are disabled/ differently abled, and the benefits of a more inclusive workplace..For more information go to PRIDEindustries.com_______________________________________________________________________________Segment 2: Sisters in the Fight.Amber Banda interviews Kristin Sizemore, President and one of the sisters in "Sister in the Fight," as well as Marina Herrera, local owner/ operator of Bubba's 33 in El Paso, TX..Kristin talks about her sister's and her own diagnosis, how they were not genetically predispositioned to breast cancer, and the importance of advocating for your health. Listen to learn how they use the funds that they raise, including partnering with Texas Tech for breast cancer screening..October is Breast Cancer awareness month and this year they have partnered with Bubba's 33 for the entire month! You can round up your change, buy a "pink margarita," and more, all while enjoying some delicious food. .For more information go to https://sistersinthefight.org_______________________________________________________________________________Segment 3: El Paso Pro-Musica.Amber Banda interviews El Paso's beloved Felipa Solis, Executive Director of El Paso Pro-Musica, est. 1977. Felipa talks about how EPPM makes Chamber Music more accessible to the community, especially in schools and areas where they would not normally be exposed to it. "From concert to classroom" as Felipa states, talking about how EPPM not only brings the music, they bring the education and along with that, the appreciation and creativity to the audience and students. Listen to Felipa's heartwarming stories of how music can change the lives of those who learn to appreciate it..They are having their fall concert series, "25 to Celebrate 25," referring to Artistic Director and Cellist Zuill Bailey's dedication to bringing cultural development to the Sun City. Go to eppm.org for the full schedule, to buy tickets, and for more information, or find them on social media.Get to know the good going on in our community, El Paso, and how you can be a part of it! New episodes of the El Paso Public Forum drop every Sunday at 8am. Please follow, like and subscribe, and give us a 5 star review. . NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

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