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The Ryder's Room Autism Awareness Community Event is from 12-4 p.m. on April 12 at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex. For information, visit RydersRoom.org. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on March 24, 2026.

(Airdate 3/24/26) Faith Evans is a Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, author music and TV producer. She is the founder and CEO of the autism advocacy organization Ryders Room. On this podcast Faith talks about her journey from Newark, New Jersey to international stardom and her passionate autism advocacy inspired by her son, Ryder. Minister Hanan joins the conversation as a grassroots organizer, community activist and longtime friend who is collaborating with Ms. Evans on her mission to raise autism awareness. https://www.instagram.com/rydersroominc/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtkapone/ https://www.instagram.com/therealfaithevans/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ / kbla1580 Follow KBLA TALK 1580 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/?hl=en / kbla1580 Follow Dominique DiPrima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

Ryder's Room throws their 1st Annual Valentine's Day Social Mixer in collaboration with Camp Cre8

Join us as Ryder’s Room proudly supports Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the City of Newark for the annual Turkey Giveaway! This incredible community event brought together volunteers, partners, and local leaders to ensure Newark families have a warm and joyful Thanksgiving season. We’re grateful to stand alongside HelloFresh, ShopRite, Weequahic High School, and all the dedicated community members who helped make this day a success. Together, we’re spreading love, support, and nourishment to families across the city. About Ryder’s Room: Ryder’s Room is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential resources, support, and community for families and caregivers of children and adults living with autism and special needs. ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected with our work and upcoming community events! #Newark #TurkeyGiveaway #RydersRoom #MayorRasBaraka #CommunityFirst #HelloFresh #ShopRite #WeequahicHighSchool #GiveBack #Nonprofit #Thanksgiving2025

Music royalty and GRAMMY-winning R&B powerhouse Faith Evans joins us to discuss her inspiring new project, Ryder’s Room, Inc. Faith opens up about the deeply personal challenges of raising a child on the autism spectrum and how she’s using her voice and platform to bring hope and support to families facing similar journeys. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TamronHallShow/ X: https://twitter.com/TamronHallShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamronHall/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamronhallshow JOIN OUR SHOW: https://tamronhallshow.com/be-on-the-show/ Want a front row seat to everything that is happening on our show? Sign up for our emails for a first chance at giveaways, sweepstakes and contests! Receive updates on our biggest upcoming shows and exclusive digital content that you didn’t get to see on television. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://tamronhallshow.com/sign-up-fo... FIND YOUR TIME AND CHANNEL: https://www.tamronhallshow.com [Put in your zip code in the top portion of the website] From the deeply moving to the purely fun, “Tamron Hall” is a daily destination for all things topical and a platform for viewers to connect with the people who are shaping our world through meaningful, engaging, and entertaining conversations. Tamron Hall brings a refreshing, relatable, unpredictable, and unstoppable voice to television.

The Thirteenth Avenue School’s large media room was packed with parents, who were eager for Evans’ insight.

In this episode of the Moments of Joy podcast, host Camille Joy sits down with R&B singer Faith Evans to discuss her journey as a mother raising an autistic son, Ryder. Faith shares her experiences from the initial concerns about Ryder's development to navigating the complexities of autism diagnosis, early intervention, and the challenges faced within the school system. The conversation highlights the emotional impact of the diagnosis, the importance of community support, and the advocacy needed to ensure that children with autism receive the education and care they deserve. Faith emphasizes the significance of sharing knowledge and experiences to help other parents in similar situations. In this conversation, Faith shares her experiences as a mother of a child with autism, discussing the challenges of balancing her career and family life, the importance of community awareness, and the progress her son Ryder has made. She emphasizes the need for safety and understanding in interactions with law enforcement, the significance of family support, and the mission of her organization, Ryders Room, to provide resources and support for families affected by autism. Faith also offers advice to new parents navigating similar journeys and highlights the importance of kindness and empathy towards individuals with autism.