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JoJo O ’ Neal Radio / Television Broadcasting Personality
JoJo O ’ Neal , of Star 94.5-Orlando , and Hot 99.5-Jacksonville , has been selected as one of the 2021 Black History Month honorees for the City of DeLand . During the month of February , as you drive through the heart of Historic Downtown DeLand , you will see banners with pictures of each honoree hanging from the light fixtures along Woodland Boulevard .
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She also is a lung health advocate , traveling across the country with the American Lung Association ( ALA ), and their Airways Clinical Research Centers ( ACRC ), as a member of their Patient Advisory Group , and Community Advisory Board , to offer input on marketing materials , research efforts , and clinical trials for lung patients . In addition , JoJo is a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association ’ s “ My Shot ” campaign , encouraging flu shots for those patients considered to be high-risk due to underlying health conditions .
JoJo recently was invited to join in the conversation with the ALA and the Center for Black Health & Equity to implement ways to make sure the African American underserved communities have ample access to Covid-19 vaccines .
JoJo said , “ I ’ m truly humbled at this acknowledgment as a Black History Month honoree … especially coming from my hometown ! A huge THANK YOU to those responsible for selecting me . As I look at all the other names on the list , I am so grateful to even be considered worthy of being included in such a prestigious group ! Congratulations to my fellow honorees ! I ’ d like to thank them for all they ’ re doing to make this world a better place . Keep serving with excellence and pushing for better and greater .”
And as JoJo always says at the close of her shows each day ….” Peace and blessings . I ’ ll see you on the radio …”
Born and raised in Deland , Florida as Jolene Philpot , “ JoJo ” studied Radio / Television Broadcasting at the University of Central Florida and has been a full-time radio personality since 1984 . She also works part time as a Technical Operator at WFTV Orlando , an ABC affiliate .
Known for her fun-loving , playful personality and genuine love for people , JoJo ’ s “ girl-next-door ” on air delivery has garnered her thousands of social media fans as well , with followers across several platforms like Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .
JoJo not only works on the radio , but is also a strong community advocate off the air as well . She is involved in many projects to help improve conditions for the community by educating people on the educational , economic , and financial resources and social services available to meet their needs .
After an asthma diagnosis in 2004 , JoJo created the Let ’ s Kick Asthma Foundation in 2013 , a 501c3 non-profit organization that educates , inspires , and supports asthma patients , encouraging them to live healthier lives by exploring ways to control the symptoms . Tax deductible donations are welcomed , visit www . LetsKickAsthma . org .
JoJo O ’ Neal 2021 Black History Month Honoree