Inspire | A Black History Month Series

WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson introduces you to Wade Marsh, founder of 180 Degree Fitness. After being laid off, a friend help Marsh launch his gym in Carolina Forest just before the pandemic hit in 2020. 

Through circuit, personal, and group fitness training Marsh is transforming lives of people across the Grand Strand and helping them reach their health and fitness goals.

WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Julia Richardson introduce you to a woman who is healing the Mullins community through mind, body and spirit.

WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Eric Richards introduce you to a father-son baseball coaching duo who help players knock it out of the park.

WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Makayla Evans sit down with Lisa Greene-Skyers, manager of Myrtle Beach's Community Kitchen to talk about how she's inspired those in and out of the kitchen. 

WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Samuel Shelton sit down with Conway-area sisters LaBria Strong and Shaquasia Coleman and talk about how they inspire their community through their business, Juice Crush!

Host Derrion Henderson is joined with Myrtle Beach Colored School alum, Florrie Cuttino, and Horry County Gifted Academy students, Jadlyn Bland and John Sumter, for an insightful conversation exploring the importance of education.

Host Derrion Henderson is joined with Asher Theatre's owner, James Stephens, and performers, Roy Benton and Shynia Johnson for a revealing conversation into the music and entertainment industry and its love/hate relationship with Black culture.

Host Derrion Henderson is joined with Big Mike’s Soul Food owner, Michael “Big Mike” Chestnut, and Prince’s Place owner, Prince Bowens, for an in-depth conversation on the value of soul food in the Black community.

Derrion Henderson is joined by Inevitable Boss owner, Melvin Singleton, and granddaughter of infamous barber George Butler, Sr., Amanda Butler, for an in-depth conversation on the impact of the barbershop in the Black community. 

For all of WMBF’s Black History Month series, visit www.wmbfnews.com/community/black-history-spotlight.