Anthony McCarthy begins with showcasing groups doing inspiring things in the community. McCarthy speaks with Patrick McDonald, principal of the Banneker Blake Academy for Arts and Sciences, an all boys public charter school. Then Kevin Shird, community advocate and author of Lessons of Redemption, talks about the Unified Baltimore Back to School Rally.
For the Anthony McCarthy Show's third Thursday partnership with Women Accepting Responsibility, McCarthy and co-host Bilal Ali focus on HIV and Aids in the community. In the studio is Bernice Tucker, executive director and founder of Women Accepting Responsibility. Also on the show is Dr. Patrick Chaulk, Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of HIV/ STD Services.