Monday, March 1, 2021 - Part 1

Part 1 - Neville James kicks off VI and Women’s History Month by introducing Lekia Gumbs, host of WTJX-TV’s The Welcome Mat. Kia shares her background and speaks to tonight’s seminal episode on the concept of rape culture in the Virgin Islands. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett calls in next to address the senseless violence that occurred over the weekend on St. Croix and share some news from DC, including details of the American Rescue Plan Act, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act, and other legislation designed to improve economic conditions in the territory. Neville ends the hour with a brief COVID-19 update.