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Stories From the Journey: Breast surgery and reconstruction Oct 26, 2024

To conclude our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series, KYW Newsradio and Bridging Philly hosted a live conversation about breast reconstruction with an audience of survivors, doctors, advocates, and supporters. Racquel Williams spoke with surgeons Dr. Alexander Au and Dr. Lori Timmerman with The Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program and two reconstruction patients to hear all the options available, how procedures like implants and DIEP flap reconstruction work, what recovery looks like, and more.

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Stories From the Journey: Supporting each other through cancer | Unite for HER Oct 19, 2024

A study published by JAMA Oncology shows that spouses of cancer patients are at a heightened risk of suicide attempts and death by suicide. A cancer diagnosis can reshape relationships for better or worse, whether they’re family, partners, or friends. How can breast cancer survivors make sure they’re getting the support they need and that their loved ones feel supported, as well? Racquel Williams talks with a panel of survivors and supporters, along with a social worker from The Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program, about these crucial relationships through the breast cancer journey.

Learn more about these survivors’ missions with The Chrysalis Initiative and Create Urgency.

Then, on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard visits Unite for HER, a non-profit that provides free integrative care for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients - from acupuncture to nutrition counseling and much more - and has built a community of support.

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Stories From the Journey: Body image and cancer treatment | Post-surgery tattoos Oct 12, 2024

There’s a lot that people don’t talk about when it comes to the side effects of cancer treatment. Whether patients get chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or a combination of it all, the changes to their bodies have a heavy physical and emotional impact. Racquel Williams talks with a group of survivors and medical experts from The Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program about everything from hair loss to sexual wellness - including how breast cancer impacts men and why “going flat” should be presented as an alternative to reconstruction.

Then, on Shara in the City, we look at what happens after a mastectomy. Reconstruction doesn’t always include nipples, so tattoos have become a popular option. Shara Dae Howard visits a tattoo artist who helps breast cancer survivors feel good about their new bodies.

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Stories From the Journey: The state of the breast cancer battle | Wig love Oct 05, 2024

Estimates say that over 300,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. The good news is that mortality rates have dropped, and we’ve made tremendous progress on detection and treatment. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re featuring a special series of conversations about breast cancer - the journey through it and the fight to cure it. To kick it off, Racquel Williams speaks with Dr. Arnold Baskies, chair of the Greater Philadelphia Area Board of the American Cancer Society, about where we are today, what testing and treatments are available, and what’s on the horizon.

Then, on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard visits Wigs 360 to talk about hair loss and how wigs can help people reclaim and redefine their identities.

Support the fight against breast cancer at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on October 20 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ.

Step into the world of wigs at the Philadelphia Alternative Hair Pop-Up on October 19 in Manayunk.

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Election security with the Committee of Seventy | Habitat for Humanity’s all-women build day Sep 28, 2024

Committee of Seventy provides essential voter information, not just on how to vote, but on what happens to your ballot after it’s submitted. How can you be sure your ballot is counted? Who is at polling places assuring security and safety? Host Raquel Williams speaks with C70’s CEO, Lauren Cristella, about their work for a fair and transparent election, and what you should know when you head to the polls or vote by mail.

Check out their interactive voter guide at ballot.seventy.org.

Then, on Shara in the City, we pick up our tools and get to work with Habitat for Humanity. Shara Dae Howard joins their “building blitz” effort to build affordable housing, kicking off with an all-women build day.

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I’m Listening: Mental health and suicide prevention Sep 26, 2024

Every year, KYW Newsradio and Bridging Philly present an hour-long special during Suicide Prevention Month to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US, but there is help. Host Racquel Williams and our team of reporters and anchors talk with experts about some of the biggest mental health challenges in 2024.

If you are in crisis, help is available - call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

00:00 Intro

01:30 Morning anchor Carol MacKenzie talks with Joanie Pagano about recovering from an eating disorder. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, you can find support at nationaleatingdisorders.org or ANAD.org.

11:48 Reporter Shara Dae Howard visits the Attic Youth Center to learn how they support LGBTQ+ youth.

21:55 Reporter Conner Barkon explores how social media impacts our mental health and the added pressure on student athletes with Sherri Hope Culver, Director of Temple University’s Center for Media and Information Literacy, and Rachel Daltry, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at West Chester University.

35:00 After the Surgeon General released an advisory on increased parental stress, afternoon anchor Denise Nakano talks about the challenges of parenting with Dr. Nicole Johnson, Department Chair of Counseling and Behavioral Health at Thomas Jefferson University.

47:39 Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams discusses the loneliness epidemic with Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO of UPMC’s Community Care Behavioral Health.

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Growing green community spaces | Fireman’s Hall Museum Sep 21, 2024

PECO does more than just keep your lights on - they’re marking 20 years of their Green Region Open Space Program, which has provided over $2.5 million in grants to preserve, protect, and expand green spaces throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Spaces like gardens and parks are vital for our physical and mental health, but they can be hard to find in the city, especially in disinvested neighborhoods. We hear how PECO has partnered with Natural Lands and Neighborhood Gardens Trust to make nature more accessible to everyone.

Then, on Shara in the City, we visit Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City. The renovated 1898 firehouse is a treasure trove of Philadelphia fire history and home to the first exhibit commemorating the firefighters who died on 9/11.

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Advocating for Pennsylvania schools | Formerly incarcerated artists at The F.I.R.M. Sep 14, 2024

Only 1 in 3 fourth graders in Pennsylvania is reading proficiently - a statistic that Teach Plus hopes to change. The organization works to improve student outcomes by empowering teachers to advocate for policy change, as well as helping to recruit a diverse teacher workforce. Laura Boyce, Teach Plus Pennsylvania’s Executive Director, joins host Racquel Williams to talk about the teacher shortage, teacher retention, the latest school budget, and more.

Teachers interested in joining a Teach Plus BIPOC affinity group can sign up here or attend their mixer on September 27.

Then, on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard visits The Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum, or The F.I.R.M., to find out how this new museum is illuminating the stories of formerly incarcerated people in Philadelphia.

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How tracking devices are used in domestic violence | A place of healing at Still Rise Farms Sep 07, 2024

Domestic abusers want to have control over their victims, and often, that involves knowing where they are at all times. Tracking devices have made that easier, and devices that look like a phone charger or a child’s toy are readily available. Amanda L. Murray, Center for Hope & Safety's Domestic Violence Liaison to New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency, joins host Racquel Williams to discuss what to do if you think you or someone you love is being tracked.

If you need help with a domestic violence situation that involves technology, you can find resources at techsafety.org, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233), or text “START” to 88788.

Then, on Shara in the City, we visit Still Rise Farms, a retreat center started by a breast cancer surgeon to encourage healing and holistic well-being. Shara Dae Howard spends the day there fishing and learning with Camp Jill Scott.

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College parents: it’s your time, too | Life on tour with the Village People Aug 31, 2024

The transition to college can be tough for both students and parents. Whether it’s your first time moving a kid into a dorm or you find yourself with an empty nest after all your kids are out of the house, life is suddenly different. Racquel Williams hosts a panel of moms and advisors to learn how to parent differently at this stage of life, avoid being a helicopter parent, and embrace your “second act”. She's joined by Jodi Silverman, founder of Moms Who Dare, Beth Allen, a participant in Moms Who Dare and founder of DIY HIP Chicks, and Dr. Deanne DeCrescenzo, Associate Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs at Temple University.

Then, on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard meets a disco legend: Russell Dabney, the drummer for the Village People. Sitting on a Philly stoop, they talk about his career, life on tour, and the unbeatable feeling of watching a crowd do the “YMCA” as he plays.

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Exposing youth to career paths | Philly’s takes on Olympic breaking Aug 24, 2024

Youth and young adults in Philadelphia can learn about career options and job skills while getting paid through C2L-PHL’s youth work programs, run by JEVS Human Services. Summer and school year job opportunities range from the medical field to government, even working with horses and people with disabilities at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy. Racquel Williams talks with representatives from JEVS, Pegasus, and LNESC - a nonprofit that works with JEVS to place students in meaningful work experiences - as well as a student who worked at Pegasus this summer.

Then, on Shara in the City, break dancing made its first appearance in the Olympics this year - and with questions over how the culture was represented on an international stage, it might not be back. Shara Dae Howard talks with some Philly OG breakers to get their takes and learn a few moves.

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Rebuilding the city while learning a trade | Broad Street Love’s “radical hospitality” Aug 17, 2024

At 55-years-old, Marie-Monique Marthol made a life-changing decision to change careers. She learned carpentry through Rebuild’s Workforce Development Program, where participants learn trade skills while revitalizing Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. Marie-Monique joins host Racquel Williams to talk about her experience. We also hear from Rebuild’s Director of Workforce Development, Tiffany Smith, about how Rebuild is bringing more women and people of color into the trades.

Then, on Shara in the City, we visit Broad Street Love, where they provide stabilizing services to those experiencing deep poverty. Shara steps into the shoes of a volunteer, serving restaurant-style meals to folks who have found an affirming and supportive community in this space.

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Food insecurity on the rise | Pizza with a purpose Aug 10, 2024

We’ve seen a surge of people facing food insecurity since pandemic relief ended, and the numbers have not gone back down. It’s a particular issue in Philadelphia, where about 22% of people live in poverty - twice the national average. Share Food Program is the city’s leading hunger relief organization. Their executive director, George Matysik, and deputy chief program officer, Cat Bartoli, join host Racquel Williams to discuss the programs they offer - from pantries to delivery, school lunches to senior programs - and how widespread the issue of food insecurity is.

Then, on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard visits Down North Pizza, where they hire formerly incarcerated people as employees. She joins the staff for a day to make a pizza and learn why their mission is so important.

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PA Human Relations Commission | ABA Center for kids with autism Aug 03, 2024

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is on tour! Their “Beloved Community” tour is stopping in towns across the state to host open discussions about civil rights issues in each community. Racquel Williams speaks with Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter to understand the purpose of this tour, the important work PHRC does, and how to reach out if you’re having an issue with any kind of prejudice or discrimination.

Then, on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard visits the ABA Centers of Pennsylvania in Wayne, a play and therapy center for children with autism, complete with everything from a climbing wall to a bubble machine.

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Dr. Ala Stanford on unifying Philadelphia against COVID | The last living member of The Blue Notes Jul 27, 2024

When COVID-19 hit, Dr. Ala Stanford stepped up to help Philadelphians get access to information, testing, care, and later, vaccines. She founded the Black Doctors Consortium, and after her work gained national media attention, President Biden appointed her Regional Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Now, Dr. Stanford has written a book, “Take Care of Them Like My Own”, coming out August 6 with a launch event at the Kimmel Center. It’s about her personal journey, her work, and the importance of equity and representation in medicine. She talks about all of that with our host, Racquel Williams.

And on Shara in the City, Lloyd Parks is the last living member of the famous Philly R&B group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - and he can still hit those high notes in songs like “I Miss You” and “If You Don’t Know Me by Now”. Shara Dae Howard takes a journey through time to hear Lloyd’s story.

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Friends Select School’s anti-racist mission | Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jul 20, 2024

While many schools have faced fights over book bans and how they teach about racism, Friends Select School in Philadelphia is taking an actively anti-racist approach to education. As a Quaker school, they follow the same philosophies that the Quakers who fought in the abolitionist movement did, and they’re able to incorporate social justice into their curriculum, staff training, and how they interact with the greater Philadelphia community. Racquel Williams speaks with educators and staff from Friends Select to find out how they put their mission into action.

And on Shara in the City, as we get ready to kick off the 2024 Olympics, Shara Dae Howard remembers when Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee came through Philadelphia to inspire over 200 elementary students at Drexel University’s Vidas Field Day and give away copies of her children’s book, “Running for the Gold: Connecting Kids to Dreams.” – This episode of Shara in the City originally ran on Nov 4, 2023.

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Best of Bridging Philly: Focus on Fathers | New: Wissahickon’s doomsday cave Jul 13, 2024

The Focus on Fathers parenting education program shows new fathers how to have positive relationships with their kids. The “fathers to the fathers” try to fill in the gaps for men raised without a strong father figure in their lives, through child development education, job readiness, and mental health awareness, with remote and in-person classes. --This interview originally ran on Nov 19, 2023.

Then, on Shara in the City, we explore a cave that’s said to be built by America’s first cult of mystics to predict the apocalypse, right in Wissahickon Park - the Cave of Kelpius.

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Best of Bridging Philly: Finding the right therapist | The Awbury Arboretum Jul 06, 2024

Navigating the mental health care system is a challenge for the most experienced of patients, but what about people looking to see a therapist for the first time? Where do you start? Do you go to someone who matches your demographic? Is telehealth a good option? Host Racquel Williams asks these questions and more with our panel of therapists.

Then on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard spends some time in nature and introduces us to the poets and musicians who are inspired by the historic Germantown Awbury Arboretum.

This episode originally ran on May 13, 2023.

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A space for teens in South Philly | Smith Memorial Playground Jun 29, 2024

Pennsylvania’s funding for after-school care ends when children turn 13, and many parents are concerned about where their teens can go after school and in the summer. Caring People Alliance runs a teen program and recently opened a new center at their South Philadelphia Boys & Girls Club where teens can go to get a meal, play basketball, make music and art, and have a safe space to talk and learn. We speak with Branon Gilmore, VP of CPA’s Boys & Girls Club Movement, Jewel Felder-James, Director of Teen Programming, and Alphonso Cobbs, a participant in the teen program.

And on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard re-discovers the joy of play at the historic Smith Memorial Playground.

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Disparities in cancer care | Philly break dancing Jun 22, 2024

We’ve seen tremendous progress in diagnosing and treating cancer, but not all people have benefited from that progress equally. The American Association for Cancer Research recently released their 2024 Cancer Disparities Progress Report, which highlights gaps in diagnoses, treatment, and outcomes for people in marginalized groups. What is being done to close those gaps? We talk with Mitch Stoller, Chief Philanthropic Officer and Vice President of Development for the AACR, and Dr. Camille Ragin, a professor and Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Fox Chase Cancer Center and a member of the steering committee for the AACR’s report.

And on Shara in the City, we get ready for the first year of Olympic breakdancing by visiting Philly’s longest-running hip-hop and breakdancing event, The Gathering at The Rotunda.

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Youth empowerment through international travel | West Philly birding Jun 15, 2024

The experience of traveling to a different part of the world can be life-changing, but many people don’t get that opportunity because of the cost. A new initiative called Invest in Human Potential aims to take five young Black men from Philadelphia on a two-week trip to Sardinia, Italy, and empower them with the skills to become social justice warriors over the course of a year-long fellowship. Racquel Williams talks with the director, Amir Joshua Palmer, about what the fellowship will involve and what it will take to get it off the ground.

Learn more about how you can support the fellowship at investinhumanpotential.com.

And on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard discovers a hidden sanctuary in West Philly to learn about Black birding.

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A Juneteenth dance celebration | The “Love Letter” mural challenge Jun 08, 2024

A Philadelphia performing arts organization is celebrating Juneteenth with a twist on an old tradition: the house party. Running June 20 - 22, Intercultural Journeys’ “The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance” is an interactive party-performance through five “living rooms”, inviting you to reclaim the freedom of dance. We talk with the show’s curator and former Philadelphia Poet Laureate, Yolanda Wisher, and Intercultural Journeys' Executive Director, Carly Rapaport-Stein, about this performance and how Black Americans throughout history have built community through dance.

Learn more, get tickets, and listen to their podcast on the history of social dance at reemancipatedance.org.

And on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard hops on the El to try to catch a glimpse of all 50 murals in Steve Powers’ “A Love Letter For You” series in West Philly.

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Women Against Abuse | LGBTQ+ exhibit at The Fabric Museum Jun 01, 2024

More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Women Against Abuse aims to help domestic violence victims of all genders by providing shelters, counseling, legal services, and safety planning. Executive Director Joanna Otero-Cruz joins us along with board member Jamie Colleen Miller, who shares her own story of escaping an abusive relationship with help from Women Against Abuse.

If you are facing domestic violence and need help, call their hotline at 1-866-723-3014 or visit their website for more resources.

And on Shara in the City, we kick off Pride Month at The Rose Garden exhibit by local artist John Jarboe at The Fabric Workshop and Museum - an immersive exploration of her gender journey.

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Teaching kids self-acceptance | “A Great Day in Philly” May 25, 2024

Author Susanne Munn of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, says her neurodivergent son had a hard time fitting in. She wrote a poem to help him celebrate himself, and 10 years later, she’s releasing that poem as a children’s book with the help of her friend and illustrator, Amy Towers. Susanne and Amy tell us about “The Great Shape Debate”. Plus Kim Wheeler Poitevien, MSW, LCSW, owner of Amel Counseling, joins us to expand on ways to help kids - and adults - stop comparing themselves to others and love who they are. And on Shara in the City, local musicians re-create the iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photo, with a Philly twist.

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Living with sickle cell disease | Majestic Jumpers May 18, 2024

Tahirah Austin-Muhammad was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was six years old. Throughout her life, she has dealt with pain and organ failures - she’s currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, living on 7% kidney function. Despite that, she is raising a daughter and has helped found Crescent Foundation to provide education and resources to others living with sickle cell disease. She joins us along with her physician, Dr. Safiyya Shabazz. And on Shara in the City, Shara Dae Howard learns double dutch with Majestic Jumpers.

Learn more about how to find and support Black physicians in the Philadelphia area from The Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania.

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Teens and social media | The Howell Park “Grandma” tree May 11, 2024

For many teens and tweens, social media is everything. It’s how they connect with friends and with the broader world - but there are a lot of dangers online. How can parents keep their kids safe from things like predators and bullying on the internet? PA State Representative Brian Munroe worked with three teenagers to write a bill that just passed the House, aiming to help protect kids online. He joins us along with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton, a University of Pennsylvania professor and the director of SAFELab, a research initiative focused on how youth of color navigate violence online. And on Shara in the City, we visit one of the oldest trees in Philadelphia - a treasure that some in the Germantown neighborhood are fighting to save.

For more, read Dr. Patton’s Newsweek op-ed on the links between social media and gun violence.

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Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania | The Curtis Building May 04, 2024

The government must provide attorneys for defendants who can’t afford to hire one. Until last year, funding for those public defenders in Pennsylvania came entirely from the counties. Now, the state has set a $7.5 million budget to fund indigent defense, but public defenders’ offices are still underfunded and their staff is overworked. We speak with the Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania’s Executive Director Sara E. Jacobson, Vice President Christopher Welsh, and Chief Defender Keisha Hudson about inequities in the legal system and how a lack of funding can impact trial outcomes. And on Shara in the City, we take a tour of the hidden artistic gems inside The Curtis building in Old City.

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Philly BOLT | The Free Library of Philadelphia's unusual collections Apr 21, 2024

2024 KYW GameChanger Hillary Do created the non-profit BOLT (Build Our Lives Together) to support community grassroots organizations with tools, grants and knowledge to bring about change. She introduces us to Cleopatra Robinson of A Home from Shana Foundation, who is working to lower the rate of Black maternal mortality in Philadelphia, and Ron Toles of Ordinarie Heroes, who works with BIPOC youth in Hunting Park.

Then, the hidden history behind the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Branch, which includes Charles Dickens’ stuffed pet bird, Grip - widely thought to have inspired Edgar Allen Poe’s poem, “The Raven.” The library also has the only handwritten copy of the poem, which is part of its rare book collection.

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Gift of Life Donor Program at 50 | Maple Grove Raceway Apr 14, 2024

For fifty years, Gift of Life Donor Program has helped organ and tissue recipients off the transplant wait list with their growing donation network. Five years after North Philly rapper and hip-hop recording artist Freeway received a kidney, he's raising awareness about routine physicals and organ donation with his music and Freedom Thinkers Academy. Then, Shara Dae Howard takes a ride-along at Berks County's Maple Grove Raceway, which hosts national races, monster trucks, car shows and more. (Gift of Life Donor Program is the sponsor of Bridging Philly.)

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2024 PA primary & general election | Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me Apr 07, 2024

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt clears up myths and realities of voting, including automatic voter registration, mail-in voting, and protections for voters and election workers. Then, Barnes Foundation’s assistant curator Corrinne Chong leads a tour of the 20th-century artist who inspired commercial art at the exhibit “Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me.”

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Au Pairs as childcare | Great on Skates Mar 31, 2024

As childcare wait lists grow, many busy families are opening their homes to a young person from another country as an affordable care alternative. Cultural Care Au Pair’s Natalie Jordan describes their multi-step screening process and cultural exchange benefits.

Then, the number of people roller skating has increased since the pandemic, and Great On Skates’ co-founder India Bernadino discusses accessible and affordable “Dope Skate Classes In Philadelphia” at three locations for all skill levels.

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PA School funding | Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books Mar 25, 2024

How can Pennsylvania public school students who live in a lower-income school district receive an equitable and adequate education like their affluent counterparts? Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes and education advocate Priyanka Reyes-Kaura discuss how state legislators must work with Governor Shapiro and his budget proposal to invest in our communities.

Then, we hear why regulars and new guests at Germantown's home-grown, black-owned Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books come for the vibe, books, coffee, and stay for music and community.

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Evoluer House | Girls Auto Clinic Mar 17, 2024

Former fashion editor Cheryl Ann Wadlington has been mentoring urban girls to rise above their circumstances to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for 20 years at Evoluer House with workforce, professional and personal development programs.

Then, engineer Patrice Banks leads a tour of her Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby – an auto repair service - that caters to women where she can get a manicure and car maintenance tips while waiting for her car.

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Marian Anderson Hall | Restoring Marian Anderson's home Mar 10, 2024

Marian Anderson Hall will soon be the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. President and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Matias Tarnopolsky, explains how updating the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall should reflect the diversity and demographics of Philadelphia. Then, a tour of the repair and restoration of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society with its CEO, Jillian Patricia Pirtle. She has been working to put the museum back together after a flood to keep Marian Anderson's music and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement alive.

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PA Youth Vote | Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute Mar 03, 2024

PA Youth Votes’ Angelique Hinton, Kamryn Davis and a high school senior explain how they engage future leaders with education and events programming to connect the dots between the issues they care about, voting, and holding elected officials accountable. Then, artists and curators lead a tour of the collective public art initiative, “Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute,” encompassing the blocks between 6th and 23rd Streets and Spruce and South Streets, whose residents once included Richard Allen, Octavius Catto and W.E.B. Du Bois.

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Young Chances Foundation | Preserving Mother Bethel AME Church Feb 25, 2024

South Philly’s Tyrique Glasgow shares his story about owning his South Philly neighborhood drug corner at 12 to founding the Young Chances Foundation, which provides a clothing bank, educational and feeding programs, and school supplies.

Then, Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler describes how a $90,000 National Trust for Historic Preservation grant to help preserve Richard Allen’s Mother Bethel AME Church, a beacon of hope and inspiration for those resisting white supremacy. The church is still growing in 39 countries and five continents.

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Art for all Feb 18, 2024

Fine art should be experienced by all people, according to philanthropic Philadelphia art collector Albert C. Barnes. The Barnes Foundation's Martha Lucy leads a tour of modern art and African masks, demonstrating the founder's legacy of accessible and diverse arts education. Lucy has edited a new book, "The Barnes Then and Now: Dialogues on Education, Installation and Social Justice."

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Are you ready for love? | Little Free(dom) Library Feb 11, 2024

Is everyone ready for love? A relationship coach and a social worker discuss the humility, inspiration and personal growth it takes to make heterosexual, same-sex, and non-traditional couples last.

Then, taking and leaving banned books by Black authors at Visit Philly's 13 Little Free(dom) Libraries.

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Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters | The Colored Girl Museum lives on Feb 04, 2024

Philadelphia’s civil rights movement included the Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, the "young militants" who protested and helped desegregate Girard College, which was a school intended for “poor, white male orphans.” We hear stories of police harassment and songs of freedom from the former teenagers who followed their leader and Philadelphia NAACP branch’s president’s words: “If you stand together, you can make a difference.”

Then, Vashti DuBois shares good news about the future of The Colored Girl Museum, which has received a zoning variance to continue living in the Germantown house that is her home and museum.

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NJ's doula access law | The Lullaby Project Jan 28, 2024

Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New and U.S. Senate candidate, describes the new state law that protects a mother’s right to a doula throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Then, creating a deeper bond between parents and young children through music with the Philadelphia Lullaby Project.

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Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton | Youth America Grand Prix Jan 21, 2024

Pa. Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton looks back on the successes and challenges of her first year as the first woman and the first person of color to hold the gavel. With a razor-thin majority, Speaker McClinton negotiated tax credits for working families’ daycare expenses, violence reduction programs, and a public defender fund. Then, Philly hosts the Youth America Grand Prix, an international student ballet competition that draws about 20,000 dancers whose finalists are selected to win cash prizes and scholarships at top schools and companies.

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Urban Navigation | MLK’s legacy of social justice Jan 14, 2024

Co-founders Don Jackson and Hameen Diggins describe their community organization Urban Navigation as a GPS for urban youth that points the next generation of non-shooters towards gun education and technician training in the inner city and Philadelphia suburbs. Then, this year is the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and Global Citizen’s Founder and President Todd Bernstein describes the many opportunities in which to embrace MLK’s legacy of social justice at the 29th Annual Great Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College.

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Benefits of Dry January | The Philly Goat Project Jan 07, 2024

Dry January has become an annual international event inspiring all kinds of drinkers to leave the bottles on the shelf for 31 days. The market for mocktails, non-alcohol spirits, wines and beer is growing, and there are "safe spaces" for those who choose not to drink, but still want to be social. We learn about the benefits of temporary abstaining and the resources people can use to help them overcome their habit. Guests are Erin Goodhart, Executive Director of Core Programming, Pennsylvania at Caron Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers: Fergie Carey, proprietor of several bars and restaurants in Philadelphia; and Drew Davis, co-founder of Pitman New Jersey’s no-alcohol bottle shop and pop-up bar, Gem Life + Bar.

Then, an introduction to the only city-based multi-service goat program: Germantown’s Philly Goat Project, which has programs including education, community wellness, animal-assisted therapy, and teen job training with the help of trained goats. Shara in the City talks to Karen Krivit, Director, and Kelly Corrigan, Therapy and Wellness Director of The Philly Goat Project.

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Bridging Philly 2023 Highlights Dec 31, 2023

Bridging Philly Host and Executive Producer Racquel Williams, "Shara in the City” Reporter Shara Dae Howard, and Producer Patty McMahon look back at their favorite guests and topics from 2023. Segments include Cambodian refugee-turned-Secret-Service officer Leth Oun, FarmerJawn's urban agriculture, and a road trip to Ocean City, N.J. to meet the families behind the book "The West Side: Ocean City in True Color."

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Philly holiday food traditions | Black & Brown-owned small biz shopping Dec 24, 2023

Have you eaten catfish and waffles? Turtle soup? As we now enjoy an enormous variety of food, these dishes are part of Philly’s culinary history. Origins of the city’s food traditions are rooted in the cultural melting pot that includes the African diaspora and the Pennsylvania Dutch. Chef & Culinary Educator Joy Parham and Elwood Restaurant Chef & Owner Adam Diltz share traditional New Year's traditions and explain why the cultural foods we eat connect us to the regions in which we live.

Then, we take a holiday shopping tour of some of West Philly and Germantown’s Black-and Brown-owned businesses.

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Food as medicine | Philly's hip-hop pioneers Dec 17, 2023

How do the chronically ill access the proper nutrition to get better? The Philadelphia non-profit Manna prepares and delivers medically tailored meal plans to patients with everyday conditions like cancer, heart disease and more. CEO and dietician Sue Daugherty, Thomas Jefferson University's Dr. Kristin Rising, and a client who has thrived with their services describe the transformative health benefits of knowing how to eat for a particular ailment.

Then, Philadelphia Inquirer fashion columnist Elizabeth Wellington reminds us of how Philly hip-hop pioneers shaped 50 years of the evolving culture.

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Aging together | The Arden's BFG (Big Friendly Giant) Dec 10, 2023

The Golden Years are not as bright as promised. Many seniors have reduced income, and health issues, are often full-time caretakers for their grandchildren, and increasingly experience social isolation and loneliness. For 40 years, the Philadelphia non-profit SOWN has helped older adults age together with peer support so that no one has to be alone.

The Arden Theater Company stages a family-friendly adventure through Roald Dahl’s BFG (Big Friendly Giant), in which an eight-year-old girl learns about dreams and friendship.

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Holiday manners & etiquette | The Colored Girls Museum Dec 03, 2023

Are your table manners ready for holiday parties in friends’ homes or out in restaurants? From knowing who and what to tip to bringing a gift to a host, Founder and Director of the Delaware Valley School of Etiquette, Dorlisa Goodrich Young, and longtime hospitality worker and artist, Jere Edmonds, guide us through the skills to avoid social embarrassment - so you’ll be invited back next year.

Then, an update on the future of Germantown’s The Colored Girls Museum with Founder and Executive Director Vashti DuBois, who is waiting on a zoning variance to continue her work in the community.

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Grief, gratitude & the holidays | A WWII veteran looks back on his service Nov 26, 2023

The holidays bring families together but often remind us of those missing at the table. How can we prepare for these difficult times? Naila Francis, a death doula and grief guide, recommends the bereaved give themselves a break. And Ravina Daphtary describes an art installation in Philly’s Rail Park where visitors can "call" a lost loved one on a disconnected rotary phone.

Then, 100-year-old Willow Grove-born Benjamin Berry remembers being stationed in England in the U.S. Army at 19 - to prepare and be a part of the Battle of the Bulge.

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Focus on Fathers | Wicked turns 20 Nov 19, 2023

The Focus on Fathers parenting education program shows new fathers how to have positive relationships with their kids. The “fathers to the fathers” try to fill in the gaps of men raised without a strong male father figure with child development education, job readiness, and mental health awareness with remote and in-person classes.

Then, the Broadway show Wicked is celebrating its 20th year with a national tour stop at the Kimmel Cultural Center. The musical is about The Wizard of Oz’s witches’ relationship before and after Dorothy drops down in the Land of Oz. PA & NJ-raised actors Celia Hottenstein and Olivia Valli share how playing the characters has helped them to be humble and more comfortable being themselves.

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John Legend | PA cannabis | Murals & Movement Nov 12, 2023

The new HBO documentary Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School explores the transformative power of music and how an arts education can be a source of hope and healing. Executive producer, Grammy award-winning musician John Legend - with executive producer Mike Jackson, and director Amy Schatz - worked with teenagers from Philly’s Hill-Freedman World Academy to learn how to write, compose, produce, and perform original songs.

Then, why is it taking so much time for Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana? And will there be business opportunities for everyone? We talk to Cherron Perry-Thomas, co-founder of Diasporic Alliance of Cannabis Opportunities, about how the commonwealth is behind many states in canna business development.

Finally, choreographer Marguerite Hemmings' Mural Arts public art initiative - Our Land Our Movement - helps kids connect their bodies to the outside through gardening and dancing.

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STEM games for kids | Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee Nov 05, 2023

Meet Steve the Legacy: a Philly-based inventor who develops STEM-inspired games to help kids develop their coordination and strategy skills that he creates in his living room factory. He shares how other amateur inventors can take an 'ah ha' moment to the next level by believing in themselves.

Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee came through Philadelphia recently to inspire over 200 elementary students at Drexel University’s Vidas Field Day and give away copies of her children’s book, “Running for the Gold: Connecting Kids to Dreams.”

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Live to See the Day | What Philly wants in their 100th mayor Oct 29, 2023

Author and sociologist Nikhil Goyal followed three students from El Centro de Estudiantes, an alternative, last-chance public high school in North Philly. The stories of their struggles with the juvenile justice system, poverty, and housing insecurity – and finally earning their high school diplomas in the face of great odds - are featured in the new book, “Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty.”

Then, what do voters from different neighborhoods want from their 100th mayor?

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Mayoral candidates David Oh & Cherelle Parker Oct 22, 2023

Mayoral candidates Democrat Cherelle Parker and Republican David Oh share their visions to improve public safety and raise Philadelphians’ quality of life. They both share stories of humble beginnings that inform their future policy decisions. Election Day to choose the city’s 100th mayor is November 7th.

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The power of Philly sports fans Oct 15, 2023

We celebrate the power of Philadelphia sports fans united by their shared love for their teams despite varying views of politics, religion and race. KYW Newsradio sports reporter Dave Uram dispels the negative reputation of Eagles fans, and shares superfan anecdotes and common Game Day superstitions. Then, "The Power of Fun" with the original Phillie Phanatic Dave Raymond, who shares the mascot's origin story, and how he fights hopelessness by focusing on the positive things in his life.

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Breast Cancer survivors' stories of hope Oct 08, 2023

Host Racquel Williams and four breast cancer survivors share their unique journeys from the terrifying first time they were told of their diagnosis, through the exhausting treatments, to mentoring new patients. A doctor, also a survivor, explains different types of cancers, dispels treatment myths, and urges securing the right medical team. The group describes their struggles juggling family and work commitments, fears of recurrence, and triumphs by helping others.

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Mark Dial charges dropped | Pollinator Power Oct 01, 2023

Our first Bridging Philly Reporters’ Roundtable features the KYWNewsradio coverage of the charges dropped against Philadelphia Police Detective Mark Dial, who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry. Reporters Kristen Johansen, Tim Jimenez and Gina Pompilio describe what they saw and heard in the courtroom and the reaction from Irizarry’s family.

Then, behind the Pollinator Power installation with artist Mindy Flexer and children ages 6-20 at the Woodmere Art Museum.

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Law enforcement & comfort dogs | 60 years of the Philadelphia Ballet Sep 24, 2023

Dogs have been part of law enforcement teams for decades, as we most recently saw with the capture of prison escapee Danelo Cavalcante. Man’s best friends are also becoming more commonly used with crisis counselors for comforting students in schools and victims of violence in the community. Members of the Penn Vet Working Dogs Center, Tri-State Canine Response Team, and Delmarva Search and Rescue Group describe how their dogs are translators between humans and the natural world.

Then, the Philadelphia Ballet is celebrating 60 years with a world premiere of Carmen featuring choreography by Artistic Director Angel Corella.

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Overcoming Binge Eating Disorder | The Women's Film Festival Sep 17, 2023

Binge Eating Disorder is a condition often overlooked as self-medicating by over-eating. But it becomes a problem when the consumption becomes out of control as a way to cope with stress. We learn about behavior and medical solutions with Kelly Allison, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and one of her patients.

Then, The Women’s Film Festival begins this week, and Programming Director Suzi Nash shares a preview of the events and over 100 screenings she has lined up.

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The next Philly top cop | National Coming Out Day parade Sep 10, 2023

Philadelphia’s first African-American female Police Commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, has announced she will be resigning later this month. Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey weighs in about how the city’s next top cop can reduce crime while building public trust. Anthony Erace, Interim Executive Director of the Citizen Police Oversight Commission, describes what the new city organization is doing to guide the “just, transparent, and efficient administration of criminal justice in Philadelphia through fair and timely investigation into the oversight of conduct, policies, and practices of the Philadelphia Police Department and its officers.”

Then, Tyrell Brown, Executive Director of Galaei, shares a preview of this fall’s America’s first National Coming Out Day Parade as part of the OURfest, formerly known as Outfest.

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The case for Community College | Digging up the Black Bottom's past Sep 03, 2023

How can we future-proof our economy? Our guests believe that free or inexpensive community college can help strengthen and stabilize our workforce, but the idea of community college is often misunderstood. Dr. Donald Guy Generals, President of the Community College of Philadelphia, Dr. Lovel Pugh-Bassett, President of Camden County College, and Sara Goldrick-Rab, author of the book, “Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream,” discuss the varied programs, certificates and scholarships that can help pave a pathway to success.

Then, recovering the forgotten 19th-century neighborhood and the stories of between 5,000 – 10,000 mostly Black residents who were displaced during the mid-20th century, urban renewal that created University City. We dig into West Philly’s past through The West Philly Community Archeology Project, a partnership between the Penn Museum and several community organizations, including HopePHL, the Black Bottom Tribe Association, and the Community Education Center (CEC).

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Carpentry skills for life | A Philly actor becomes The Lion King Aug 27, 2023

“Things might not always be right, but you can make it right.” A recent work readiness assistance course teaches students how to create right angles and the value of nutrition and wellness. Myra Brown, CEO of NWON Opportunities, LLC, is designing programs that service the community and diminish the adverse childhood effects of unemployment, food deserts, and substance abuse. Two recent graduates describe their life-changing experiences with Brown and their union carpenter instructor.

Then, Jeremy Noel grew up running around his Bucks County house pretending to be "The Lion King"'s Simba. Now he is understudying the famous character as part of Disney’s North American musical version of the animated movie at the Kimmel Center.

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Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop Aug 20, 2023

We celebrate fifty years of Hip Hop that began as an underground party art form and grew into the global backbeat behind today’s music, fashion, language, dance and scholarship. Children of the musicians behind Philly soul music reconstructed rhyme, rhythms, and funk music into their own sound. Hip Hop artist-turned-civil rights attorney and professor Timothy Welbeck describes what makes artists the greatest of all time. Then, DJs Cash Money and Duiji Mshinda reflect on the evolution of Philly Hip Hop.

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Ocean City NJ's Black history | Representing the left-behind Aug 13, 2023

Fourth-generation Ocean City, New Jersey resident Loretta Thompson Harris was inspired to write a book about the history of her African American community, as she has seen the numbers of Black homeowners slowly decline. The new book, “The West Side: Ocean City in True Color” is the product of years researching her growing family tree. Ms. Harris and members of her family share stories about growing up in their neighborhood that dates back to the 1880s.

Then, Nina Ahmad will be the first South Asian woman elected to Philadelphia City Council if she wins in November. The Bangladesh-born candidate is one of the Democratic nominees for a prominent legislative seat, which would follow her leadership in the Obama, Nutter, and Kenney administrations, as well as President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for Women.

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Five inspiring stories about living with breast cancer Aug 06, 2023

Host Racquel Williams and three breast cancer survivors share their unique journeys from the terrifying first time they were told of their diagnosis, through the exhausting treatments, to mentoring new patients. A doctor, also a survivor, explains different types of cancers, dispels treatment myths, and urges securing the right medical team. The group describes their struggles juggling family and work commitments, fears of recurrence, and triumphs by helping others.

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Transportation for all | Eddie's House fills in the gaps of life Jul 30, 2023

Philadelphia's Greyhound terminal recently closed, following the competition in providing curbside transportation services with no shelter or amenities. We discuss the growing problems and solutions with a city official and two transportation advocates.

Then, we visit non-profit Eddie's House, which offers daily necessities and hope for vulnerable individuals.

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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | FarmerJawn's urban farming Jul 23, 2023

Listen to the different ways housing and food are gateways to intergenerational wealth: Since 1986 Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has been helping families build affordable homes with neighborhood partners. Habitat’s CEO Corinne O’Connell and North Philadelphia Community Development Corporation’s Executive Director, Darnetta Arce explain how their organizations will be using a recent $315,000 grant to make sustainable home repairs. Then, Germantown’s Christa Barfield believes that her FarmerJawn organic Community Supported Agriculture program makes people healthier if they eat well – no matter where they’re from or skin color.

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Benefits and risks of AI | 42 years caring for Fairmount Park's trees Jul 16, 2023

AI is increasingly a part of our lives: it can be beneficial, like using a smart speaker - and risky, like deep fakes becoming more difficult to distinguish from reality. The University of Pennsylvania’s Cary Coglianese, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science, and Michael Kearns, Professor and National Center Chair of the Department of Computer and Information Science, help us understand what artificial intelligence is, where it came from, and where it is going.

Then, Lauri Maple Hayes – some call her “Tree Lady” or “Tree Queen” – Director of Urban Forestry with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, is retiring after a 42-year-career in Fairmount Park. The longtime tree tender and curator describes how she’s ready for the next chapter in her growing season.

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Search for the Cooper | peer counselors & underserved youth Jul 09, 2023

This week, Bridging Philly features different ways of helping the next generation prepare for their future by fostering collaboration, and helping them find themselves through peer counseling. First, we hear about the journey of three South Jersey teenagers who kayaked, bushwhacked and hiked through 17 miles to discover natural beauty at their backdoor. Their expedition is chronicled in the documentary, A Search for the Cooper: A River Hidden in Plain View. Then, peer specialists from Intercultural Family Services tackle behavioral health needs of underserved youth throughout the city by sharing their own life experiences.

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Philly summer music | Sabrina Revelle and her role on The Crossover Jul 02, 2023

Music and arts lovers are able to fully enjoy outdoor festivals for the first time since 2019! Susan Slawson, General Manager of The Dell Music Center, Cathy Cahill, President and CEO of the Mann Music Center, and Jesse Lundy, talent buyer for Rising Sun Presents, have weathered pandemic restrictions and describe their summer music series offerings of 2023. Then, East Oak Lane-born-and -raised Sabrina Revelle explains how the Disney+ series , The Crossover - in which she stars - represents diversity and families in a realistic way.

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Remembering historian Charles l. Blockson & the truck driver who died in the I95 crash Jun 25, 2023

We remember Charles L. Blockson, the curator emeritus and founder of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University with Diane D. Turner, the current curator of the collection, who worked closely with the man who preserved and disseminated information about people of African American descent. Then, Molefi Kete Asante, a professor in the Department of Africology at Temple University, reflects upon the “Robesonian character” whose 700,000 piece collection is one of the most important collections of African American and African materials in the U.S. Finally, Isaac Moody describes his cousin, Nathaniel Moody, the South Jersey truck driver who died in the fiery crash on I95, as a family man and careful driver.

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Juneteenth 2023: Reconciling, Educating & Celebrating | The Philly Citywide Poem Jun 18, 2023

2023 is the second year Juneteenth is recognized as a national holiday, which is based on the day in 1865, when enslaved African Americans were told they were free - more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. African Americans have been celebrating this day since the late 1800s. Our guests discuss the importance of education, in addition to the celebrations of this significant date. Timothy N. Welbeck, Esq., Director of Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism and VanJessica Gladney, a History PhD Candidate at the University of Pennsylvania examine how to reconcile the fraught event and its cultural legacy. Then, a city-wide poem’s voices of freedom and calls to action include Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, Philadelphia poet laureate Yolanda Wisher, Marsha Wesley Coleman, Director of Learning and Development with Friends Services Alliance, Dr. Reverend Malcolm T. Byrd, organizer of the Juneteenth Schools initiative, and Vashti DuBois, founder of the Colored Girls Museum in Germantown.

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Community Colleges are Real Colleges | Caravan of Hope Jun 11, 2023

How can we future-proof our economy? Our guests believe that free or inexpensive community college can help strengthen and stabilize our workforce, but the idea of community college is often misunderstood. Dr. Donald Guy Generals, President of the Community College of Philadelphia, Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, President of Camden County College, and Sara Goldrick Rab, author of the book, Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream, discuss the varied programs, certificates and scholarships that can help pave a pathway to success. Then, we meet Philadelphia lawyer Angela Giampolo, who is touring the United States in her Caravan of Hope to offer her legal services in support of civil rights for the LGBTQ + community.

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Philadelphia Parking Authority's new leadership | Kicking off Philly Pride Month with safe spaces Jun 04, 2023

We find out how the new Philadelphia Parking Authority is making it easier to park, bike, and walk our city streets by improving customer service. Executive Director Rich Lazer and Philly 3.0’s Engagement Director John Geeting discuss safety issues including bike path clearing and ghost car removal. Then galaei’s Executive Director Tyrell Brown describes how this year’s Philly Pride festival is providing safe spaces & resources, in addition to marching in the street.

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Ending the loneliness epidemic | Philly's first LGBTQ City Council nominee May 28, 2023

"Loneliness is more than just a bad feeling," according to a recent op ed by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy. Our guests, Drs. Hallie A. Lightdale and Matthew Hurford, describe the mental and physical risks heightened by social disconnection, including heart disease, dementia and stroke. Joining them is writer and poet, Athena Dixon, who explains what inspired her to write The Loneliness Files. Then, we meet longtime civil rights advocate Rue Landau, Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ City Council nominee.

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Ending healthcare disparities among African Americans | Lowering African American maternal mortality rates May 21, 2023

Recent research shows life expectancy improves when African Americans live near Black doctors, and Temple University primary care physicians, Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Menachem Leasy, explain why they're not surprised by this data, as they see it every day in their practices. Then, Oshun Family Center’s founder, Saleemah McNeil describes how her holistic approach to birthing as a reproductive psychotherapist, certified lactation consultant and birth doula, can reduce the rising number of Black maternal and fetal death rates.

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Finding the right therapist | The Awbury Arboretum's natural and artistic landscape May 14, 2023

Navigating the mental health care system is a challenge for the most sophisticated of patients, but what about people looking to see a therapist for the first time? Where do you start? Do you go to someone who matches your demographic? Is tele-health private? Host Racquel Williams asks these questions and more with our panel of therapists. Then, Shara Dae Howard introduces us to the poets and musicians who are inspired by the historic Germantown Awbury Arboretum.

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Fighting the corrupt, contented & consenting Part 2 | What Philadelphians want from their mayor May 07, 2023

We pickup with the second half of host Racquel Williams’ interview with Philadelphia-born book authors Richard Dilworth and Brett Mandel, who share their ideas of solutions to make city government more transparent. Then, Shara Dae Howard talks to voters in the city’s varied neighborhoods, and finds growing gun violence to be the biggest problem they want their next mayor to fix.

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Fighting the corrupt, contented & consenting Part 1 | Harry Belafonte, Paul Robeson & Marian Anderson Apr 30, 2023

Philadelphia-born book authors, Richard Dilworth and Brett Mandel, talk to host Racquel Williams about corruption in Philadelphia. Then, Shara Dae Howard remembers Harry Belafonte's civil rights activism through his collaborations with Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson.

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Connecting community through urban trails | Neighbors feeding Philadelphians in need Apr 24, 2023

The Philadelphia area has an expanding 378 miles of recreational trails, connecting nine counties along rivers and trees that are used by individuals and families for exercise, commuting and socializing. Iresha Picot tells host Racquel Williams how she has been introducing women to the trails for self-care and community with her cycling club, Black Girl Joy Bike Rides. Also, Shara Dae Howard walks the grocery aisles of Bebashi’s FoodFirst Pantry, which is helping to feed families in need since pandemic-era assistance has been terminated.

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Turning guns into garden tools | Celebrating 125 years of Paul Robeson Apr 16, 2023

Grant money from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office is helping to transform guns into garden tools in Kensington. Host Racquel Williams speaks with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and RAWTools Philly's Shane Claiborne about how the non-profit organization is using the anti-violence prevention funds redistributed from civil asset forfeiture. Then, Shara Dae Howard sits with Janice Sykes-Ross, Executive Director of the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and Paul Robeson House and Museum to celebrate the singer, actor, lawyer, athlete and scholar’s 125th birthday at the residence he called home.

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Housing our unsheltered neighbors | Art exhibit raises questions about democracy Apr 09, 2023

Sister Mary Scullion and Candice Player of Project HOME tell host Racquel Williams that if everyone had a safe place to call home, equal and livable wages, and quality health care, they could break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. For 35 years, the non-profit has been working towards creating access to affordable transitional and permanent housing programs in Philadelphia’s most challenged neighborhoods. Then, Shara Dae Howard talks to the curators of the exhibition, Rising Sun: Artists in An Uncertain America. It's a new collaboration between the African American Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts featuring 20 artists who explore the question, "Is the sun rising or setting on the experiment of American democracy?"

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I’m Not Going to Die Today: From the Killing Fields to the Secret Service Apr 02, 2023

Meet Leth Oun, who was among the thousands of Cambodian refugees who found a home in South Philly in the 1980s. He is a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, which eliminated a quarter of the country’s population. He talks to host Racquel Williams about writing his new memoir, A Refugee’s American Dream: From the Killing Fields to the Secret Servicewith his co-author Joe Samuel Starnes.

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Avoiding colorectal cancer by getting screened at 45 | Upper Darby's Immanuel Wilkins' musical journey Mar 26, 2023

According to our guest, Dr. Carmen Guerra, the number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with colorectal cancer is growing, and researchers don’t know why. But they do know the age to begin getting screened for this type of cancer is 45. By the time most people feel symptoms it’s often too late for successful treatment for survival. The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine's physician is joined by Patti Hollenback, a nurse who lost her husband to colorectal cancer, and who has become an oncology nurse navigator at Crozier Health System. Then, alto saxophonist and composer, Immanuel Wilkins, describes his journey from Upper Darby to Juilliard and beyond, guided by Philadelphia jazz legacies, including Sun Ra.

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Philly Chess Queens | Martin Luther King, Jr. Camden house resists devastating fire Mar 19, 2023

In the game of chess, the queen is the most powerful piece on the board. But it wasn’t until the 1500s that she gained these advantages. Two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade shares the history of chess with Racquel Williams and our Philadelphia-based panel of young, female chess players. She says chess became a better game after the queen’s role changed, and she is working to make top level chess more inclusive. Then, we check in about the fire damage to Camden’s MLK House with Pastor Amir Khan. The owner and founder of the non-profit is confident that they will rebuild the structure where Martin Luther King, Jr. was staying when his civil rights movement work was inspired, while studying at the now-closed Crozer Theological Seminary.

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Preventing Youth Violence | Fighting for LGBTQIA+ Protections Mar 12, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly, host Racquel Williams examines the sources of and solutions to Philly’s youth violence with Youth Art and Empowerment Project’s Gabriel Jackson and Lutheran Settlement House’s Richie Schultz. Then Shara Dae Howard sits down with advocate Kendall Stephens to hear how her brutal 2020 attack has help strengthen some legal protections for the LGBTQIA+ communities and people of color in Philadelphia.

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Bridging Philly goes to the Philadelphia Flower Show Mar 05, 2023

Spring has sprung early in Philadelphia, and the nation’s largest and longest running horticultural event has arrived. The annual Philadelphia Flower Show has moved back inside to the Pennsylvania Convention Center after two years, which runs from March 4-12. Host Racquel Williams walks through elaborate installations, and finds out how this year’s theme, “The Garden Electric” powers professionals and non-professional horticulturists’ work. She meets the President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Black Girl Florists, and educators and students who are learning from each other in creative installation builds. And Shara Dae Howard asks Mural Arts’ Jane Golden how the country’s largest public art program became a feature on the hit TV show series, “Abbot Elementary.”

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War-torn Ukrainians receive help from the Philadelphia region | A 9-year-old earns a high school diploma Feb 25, 2023

This week, Bridging Philly marks a year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, causing millions of Ukrainians to flee the Texas-sized country. In addition to Europe and other safe harbors, the United States has been a refuge to hundreds of thousands displaced Ukrainians. Host Racquel Williams talks to two people from the Philadelphia region who have been helping victims of the conflict. Immigration attorney, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, the Executive Director of HAIS Pennsylvania, an immigrant-assistance organization in Philadelphia, clarifies that most of the Ukrainians here are not legally designated as refugees, but have entered the U.S. through a complicated sponsorship program. Cooper University Health Care Emergency Medicine Physician, Joshua S. Rempell, MD, MPH, describes his experience as part of a 12-member medical professional team who recently flew to Ukraine to train local medical workers and civilians in emergency medical care, trauma and life support methods. Then, Shara Dae Howard taps into the mind of a 9-year-old Bensalem boy who just earned his high school diploma, and is deciding which Ivy League university he will attend. He attributes his remarkable success to having academic resources and love from his family.

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How families are transformed by organ donation | Teaching history through fashion Feb 18, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly, we learn how the Philadelphia-based Gift of Life organ and tissue donation program connects donors and organ recipients – and continues to support families through their lives in crucial ways, including grief counseling. A lung recipient and donor mother share their stories with host Racquel Williams. Then, civil rights history meets vintage and thrift clothing in a West Philly fashion boutique. KYW’s Shara Dae Howard talks to Dr. Kimberly McGlone, a former high school teacher, who has taken her social justice lessons from the classroom to the storefront.

Bridging Philly is sponsored by Gift of Life.

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Torn Apart: Rethinking the Child Welfare System Feb 11, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly: child welfare agencies here and across the country were established to protect children. But after decades of research, our guest Dorothy E. Roberts tells the stories of Black children who are more likely to be torn from their families and placed in foster care than their white counterparts. The University of Pennsylvania professor of sociology and law believes the current welfare system should be abolished. Then, Motown Philly’s Boyz II Men reflect on how today's kids can stay away from the streets of crime by listening to the people who came up before them.

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The Brutal Death of Tyre Nichols: Understanding and Healing Racial Trauma Feb 04, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly - building foundations and bridging gaps between the police and the community. Many of us have viewed or heard about the fatal beating in Memphis, Tennessee of Tyre Nichols, the Black victim of a traffic stop gone wrong at the hands of Black police officers. Host Racquel Williams checks in with book author, columnist and radio host, Solomon Jones to discuss the unsettling event. Then, Dr. Angela Roman Clack helps us cope with the trauma of witnessing these violent videos by recognizing complex, underlying psychological processes and dynamics. Finally, showing youth experiencing homelessness new options and more opportunities to home ownership with NoMO Inc.’s CEO Rickey Duncan.

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Black Lives Always Mattered! Philadelphia’s Historic Literature Legacy Jan 28, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly, we celebrate the pages of Philadelphia’s African American book authors and book sellers. Host and KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams discusses the legacy of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University with its curator, Dr. Diane Turner, who worked closely with the scholar. She and art director Eric Battle describe the historic contributions of Black Philadelphians in their recent graphic novel, BLAM! Black Lives Always Mattered! Next, children’s book author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow shares how important it is to publish pictures of young, Black Muslim children for kids to see images that look like them. Finally, West Philly’s Hakim’s Bookstore earns a blue historic marker for the distinction of the city’s longest-operating, Black-owned bookshop. Yvonne Blake continues her father’s dream of sharing knowledge.

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The Weight of Death: Neighborhoods bear the heavy burden of gun violence Jan 21, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly, host and KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams goes back to 2014, when a killing of a three-year-old girl shook the city. She discusses the solutions Unity in the Community’s Anton Moore is providing for neighborhood kids. Moore and his co-filmmakers say they hope their work will eliminate a “part three” to their newly released part two of “The Weight of Death” documentary series. Also, can Germantown Avenue become a version of the Avenue of the Arts? And astrology predictions for 2023.

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57 Blocks: the grassroots collective fighting gun violence in Philadelphia Jan 15, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams shines the spotlight on an initiative that involves grassroots organizations, clergy members and the city's District Attorney's Office, all collaborating to end gun violence.

The newsmaker of the week is Senator Sharif Street. KYW's Shara Dae Howard checks in with the Democratic state representative of the 3rd Senatorial District Office.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the Week is a man who just wants to see clean neighborhoods. KYW's Antionette Lee talks with Hakeem Devore about the Inner City Peace Organization.

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Custom lullabies for new parents from the Philadelphia Lullaby Project Jan 07, 2023

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW Community Impact reporter Racquel Williams spotlights the Philadelphia Lullaby Project, which is now entering its 4th year. The project pairs new parents with local musicians to craft lullabies for their little ones. It’s presented by World Café Live in Partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The newsmaker of the week is Erica Hawkins, award winning documentary film maker, who talks with KYW's Shara Dae Howard about the work and recently winning an Edward R. Murrow award.

The Philly Rising changemaker of the week is DadLab Director Dr. Jay Cherney, who talks with KYW's Antionette Lee about the work DadLab is doing to support new dads and dads-to-be.

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Game changing support for formerly incarcerated people Dec 17, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams talks with members of The Elevation Project of Philadelphia. The Elevation Project offers a supportive space for the formerly incarcerated and those at risk of incarceration.

This week's Newsmaker has been named one of Philadelphia's cultural treasures by the Ford Foundation. Vashti Dubois, founder of the Colored Girls Museum, talks with KYW's Shara Dae Howard.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is Ryan Harris, who talks with KYW's Antionette Lee about his work heading up a local non-profit dedicated to gun violence prevention.

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Why talking about 'White Fragility' can make people uncomfortable Dec 10, 2022

Today on Bridging Philly, KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams talks with the authors of the book, "White Fragility: Why Understanding Racism Can Be So Hard For White People." It's written by Robin D'Angelo and adapted by Toni Graves Williamson, the director of equity and inclusion at Friends select School in Philadelphia, and Ali Michael.

Today's News Maker is Haneef Hill, founder of Urban Youth Kings and Queens. Born and raised in Philly, he founded Urban Youth Kings and Queens as a safe haven for neighborhood kids in Germantown and Mount Airy. Now the organization serves hundreds of kids all over the city through education and sports programs

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is Nikki Bagby from the nonprofit A Humbled Heart.

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Investing $1.7M for paraprofessionals in Philly schools Dec 04, 2022

The School District of Philadelphia recently announced its commitment to invest an additional $1.7M to support District paraprofessionals to become teachers. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, the Paraprofessional Grow Your Own program covers the full cost of tuition and provides additional support so participants graduate debt-free and earn a bachelor’s degree and a teaching role in the District. We're joined by Philadelphia schools superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington and Larisa Shambaugh, Chief Talent Officer for the School District of Philadelphia.

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Care Not Control puts music to the message of ending juvenile incarceration Nov 19, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams speaks with Care Not Control, a Philly nonprofit working to end juvenile incarceration. They just released a new project that puts their message to music.

For the Newsmaker of the Week, KYW's Shara Dae Howard introduces us to Imperfect Gallery, an artist run gallery opened in 2012 in Germantown. They welcome the community to connect and grow together through conversations around art and well as civic engagement. This election season, they doubled down on that mission.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is David Evans, a father, realtor, part-time coach with Philadelphia Youth Basketball, and concerned citizen. Local politics first piqued his interest with a question: How could he get speed bumps installed in his North Philadelphia neighborhood for the safety of his 11-year-old son who plays outside? KYW's Antionette Lee follows his story.

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"It's not sparing anyone." The app makers behind Philly Truce are trying to prevent gun violence in Philadelphia Nov 13, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams speaks with Mazzie Casher and Steven Pickens of Philly Truce, a violence prevention group working tirelessly to stave the gun violence in Philadelphia.

The newsmaker this week is Beyond Literacy, a group in Philadelphia working to raise the literacy levels in the city. KYW's Shara Dae Howard learned how the organization aims to increase good outcomes for Philadelphia children by improving literacy in the home and in schools.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week is eight-year-old Gideon Ansah, who goes by the stage name “Star Jr.”. He's been DJing for most of his life, and KYW's Antionette Lee explains how he fulfilled his civic duty this past Election Day by using his love for music to bring beats to a West Philly polling location.

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Connecting families in need to important resources with Literacy and More Nov 06, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams speaks with Rachel Honore and Anne Kennan of Literacy and More. Literacy and More is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide access to community resources for the empowerment of Philadelphia families living in resource-scarce areas.

Our newsmaker this week is Christine Brunson, founder of Purple House Project PA, a local nonprofit focused on strengthening women fallen victim to domestic violence. She tells KYW's Shara Dae Howard that her approach is one of connection and expansion with an emphasis on holistic healing.

This week's Philly Rising changemaker is 8-year-old Addie Auth, a leukemia survivor who made a video to cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.

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Lifting Up Camden's Youth with after-school mentoring Oct 29, 2022

LUCY Camden (or Lifting Up Camden's Youth) is a comprehensive after-school and summer youth mentoring program. KYW Community Impact reporter Racquel Williams visited their state of the art, renovated space to find out more about the work they're doing and what's in store for the organization.

The Newsmaker of the week is Joss Duncan Asé, the founder of a new multimedia platform that focuses on lifting up communities across the city. She’s recently been recognized by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists as a trailblazer for her new take on reporting local news, and she talks with KYW's Shara Dae Howard.

This week's Philly Rising Changemaker is Maureen Carreno. During the pandemic, Maureen Carreno of Delaware County became known as “Souper Mummum,” sharing her soup recipes on Facebook and meals with the community. The weekly soup drive-bys have ended, but the giving hasn’t. Lately, Carreno has been using her passion and talent for cooking to help families fleeing abuse at the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, as KYW's Antionette Lee reports.

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Important programs helping students with disabilities learn job skills, travel training, and independent living Oct 22, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, Racquel Williams talks with Kathy Rafter, Cara Gimble and Cait Pringle from Abington Senior High School. The school has two programs for young adults, ages 18-21, with IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs. ACTIVE academy and STRIVE utilizes the classroom and community to teach students vocational, travel training, and independent living skills. Students are given opportunities to practice these skills in the classroom, at their job site, and in the community.

Our newsmaker this week is Nile Livingston, a public muralist with deep Philly roots. She uses her community connections to inform her work while also using her art as a form of representation for those same communities. Recently she’s gotten a lot of attention for two high profile mural commissions at both the children’s hospital of Philadelphia and another in the Gayborhood.

This week's Philly Rising Changemaker is Dr. Bernadette Wheeler. By day, she is a gynecologist at the University of Pennsylvania. But Wheeler says her passion is the nonprofit store named in honor of her son Eric, who has Down syndrome. You can find Something Different by Eric at 814 W. Lancaster Ave., where the goal is not to make a profit, but to create a community.

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DNA results changed their lives Oct 18, 2022

Today on Bridging Philly, Racquel Williams talks with two Philadelphia women who decided to take a DNA test to trace their ancestry and they got way more than they bargained for. Lisa Swyer and Donna Garey learned their true identities and reached out to Right To Know, a national support group founded by Kara Rubinstein Deyerin and Alecia Weiss. The group helps individuals who learn their true identity after using popular DNA testing kits.

The Newsmaker of the week is Dr. Monique Gary, a breast cancer surgeon and local LGBTQ activist of color. Dr. Gary recently established a foundation to encourage healing in a more wholistic way, through farming. She talks with Shara Dae Howard about the foundation. Find out more at https://www.stillrisefarms.com.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is YEAH Philly, the Youth Empowerment Advancement Hangout. Antionette Lee speaks with Kendra Van De Water, executive director and co-founder of YEAH Philly.

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Why Ya Fav Trashman is running for City Council Oct 09, 2022

Terrill Haigler might be better known in Philadelphia as Ya Fav Trashman. The former sanitation worker has built a reputation and an online as an advocate for sanitation workers and cleaner streets. He's written a children’s book that teaches kids about clean communities. And now he's running for Philadelphia City Council. Racquel Williams sits down with Haigler to talk about why he's running and his big ideas for Philadelphia.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is Crystal Jackson, the founder of the Perfectly Flawless Foundation, a Philadelphia nonprofit that gives clothes to people in transition. Shara Dae Howard sits down with Jackson to talk about her story, what the Perfectly Flawless Foundation does, and the message she wants to get out.

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The cancer screening crisis, artists honor Harriet Tubman, and Muslims Serve tackles food insecurity Oct 01, 2022

The City of Philadelphia is working with the American Cancer Society to remind everyone to get screened for cancer. Today on Bridging Philly, we talk with some doctors from ACS about the importance of early detection.

Dr. Carmen Guerra is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine. Dr. Guerra talks with Racquel Williams about cancer screenings, the disparities in cancer screenings, and the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer screenings and cancer outcomes. We also talk with Dr. Arnold M. Baskies, a surgeon, past chairman of the National Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society, and chair of the Philadelphia Region for the American Cancer Society, to ask some questions about what happens when surgery is needed after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Shara Dae Howard talks with Casandra Gunkel and Gloria Davis from the Sankofa Artisans Guild about a traveling exhibit honoring Harriet Tubman's legacy, currently in Bucks County.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week is Abdellah Abdul-Qawi, who is working to tackle food insecurity in Philadelphia and Camden as director of Muslims Serve, an organization that prepares and serves free meals to those in need.

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I'm Listening: Talking about mental health saves lives Sep 21, 2022

I'm Listening is a Bridging Philly special presentation about suicide prevention and the importance of talking about mental health.

In this special edition of the show, we talk about the importance of checking in on your mental health and how to get support when you need it, how kids are doing in these times of change and uncertainty, the unique struggles faced by people in marginalized communities, and the devastating impact of gun violence.

KYW's Racquel Williams speaks with Dr. Ann Rosen Spector, a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, about the state of our mental health, why there's stigma around talking about it, when to know you need help, and how to find it.

KYW's Mike DeNardo speaks with Samantha Anthony, a clinician at the Uplift Center for Grieving Children in Philadelphia, about how grief and trauma affect children.

KYW's Shara Dae howard speaks with Rashida Henry, the founder of mental health and counseling company Knows No Face, about mental health in marginalized communities.

KYW's Kristen Johanson speaks with Melany Nelson, director of the Philadelphia DAO's CARES Unit, about the impact of gun violence, traumatic stress and unresolved trauma, PTSD, and the very long road to healing for families impacted by gun violence.

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Philly locals using their experiences to bring change to their community Sep 12, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, Sistahs in Transformation speak on their upcoming Women's Empowerment Conference happening at the end of September. Sistahs in Transformation is a non-profit that was founded amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear how three local women came together to make a safe space for Black and Brown women to be empowered by taking control of their mental, physical, and financial health, while supporting others along the journey.

Our Newsmaker of the Week highlights Raheem Bell. Bell was a victim of a carjacking attempt when he got shot at close range earlier this year. Now, the public school teacher is inspired to share his experience while healing through community give-back events.

This week’s Philly Rising Changemaker started out by spending a day feeding the homeless in Kensington. That grew into serving the community every day by helping those recovering from addiction. As National Recovery Month begins, we talk with Darnell Hinton , President and CEO of Teach One Feed One, which helps individuals get through every stage of recovery.

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Healthy Aging Month: Local organization aiding Philly elders through new programing Sep 07, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly, we highlight Healthy Aging Month, which was designed to focus on the positive aspects of aging. We sit down with the President and CEO of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Najja Orr. He shares the efforts the organization is doing to help the local elder community, such as health and nutrition job training and advocating for elders when it comes to financial abuse and legal services.

We then hear from former Marketing Director of KYW, Kyle Ruffin on her journey of leaving her career and becoming her mother’s sole caregiver. Kyle’s mother suffered from 3 strokes, and now Kyle has a book sharing her experience as a caregiver.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is working his way into markets and grocery stores after teaming up with Drexel’s Good Food Accelerator Program. Arthur Browne, Chef and Owner of Authentic Cuisine, shares his desire to bring authentic West African food products into homes.

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Help wanted: How the national teacher shortage impacts Philadelphia Aug 27, 2022

Summer is officially over for many students and the Philadelphia School District is still trying to fill teacher vacancies. This episode, we sit down with the president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, Jerry T. Jordan, to speak on the national teacher shortage and efforts in retaining school teachers in classrooms.

A shortage of teachers is not the only issue Pennsylvania is facing. According to the State Department of Education, there's a plan to increase the number of teachers by 2025 with teacher apprenticeships, easing teacher certification guidelines, and more recruiting. But one Camden, NJ teacher is urging school districts to focus on hiring Black educators. Rann Miller of Camden Academy Charter High School speaks on the importance of having more teachers of color in front of the classroom.

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Philly Native Giving the Max Out of Life to Philly’s Youth Aug 21, 2022

This week Bridging Philly highlights a motivational speaker and transformational life coach and his efforts in helping youth become empowered, boost their confidence, and value their lives. South Philly native Maxwell Brown shares his story of years in incarceration and his teenage decisions to demonstrate how thinking controls actions, behaviors, and outcomes through his workshop and programs.

The Bridging Philly Newsmaker highlights Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers and their efforts in developing an algorithm to help define differences between ADHD symptoms from other conditions. We speak with Dr. Hakon Hakonarson, the director of the Center for Applied Genomics at CHOP. Dr. Hakonarson believes this new tool will lead to more precise clinical trials and better treatments.

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The AACC highlights the benefits of supporting local Black businesses Aug 13, 2022

August is Black Business Month. Black business owners make up 10% of the businesses in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. KYW’s Racquel Williams sits with the president of the African American Chamber of Commerce, Regina Hairston, to talk about the importance of supporting Black Businesses and giving tips on starting a business here in Philadelphia. In honor of this month, we check in with a local business, Dillonades LLC. Dillonades is a mom-and-son duo business started by Tiffany Greene with her 14-year-old son Dillon. Tiffany talks about her challenges when turning a side hustle into a business.

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Philadelphia Parking Authority starts de-escalation training after an uptick in assaults. Jul 31, 2022

This week Bridging Philly invited the Philadelphia Parking Authority to get a better understanding of the authority and their mission. KYW’s Racquel Williams sits down with Beth Grossman, Board Chairman, Dennis Weldon, PPA General Counsel and Acting Executive Director, and two Deputy Executive Directors, Clarena Tolson and Corrine O’Connor, to speak on the misconceptions surrounding the authority, some programs PPA has and are starting, and the rise of threats and assaults PPA employers have been going through.

The Bridging Philly Newsmaker celebrates two local men working in the Philadelphia community to give young black men a way off the streets and on to a sustainable career path. Lonnie Clover Umar and David Baker are Philly tradesmen with a passion for teaching and mentoring. Both are licensed contractors, electricians, roofers, and plumbers. Through their training programs, they teach life and trade skills that can pave the way for what they hope can be a bright future off the streets.

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Local animal shelters are overcrowded. Is inflation part of the problem? Jul 23, 2022

Animal Shelters across Philadelphia are filling up with pets. Many pet owners are forced to give up their pets, and many can no longer afford vet bills, food, and other pet necessities.

This week Bridging Philly invites Philly Paws Executive Director Melissa Levy to discuss the importance of adoption and fostering pets and the things people should consider before adoption.

The newsmaker of the week highlights Senator Shariff Street sharing his ongoing efforts in embracing the Philadelphia community through programs focused on food insecurity and gun violence.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker honors Philly local Carol Wong and her work in educating and empowering immigrant and Asian-American communities.

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Philadelphia’s Energy Coordinating Agency Launches Water Heater Emergency Fund Jul 17, 2022

ECA’s Heater Hotline team serves numerous calls each week from low-income families who have no hot water. The program plans to assist families with water heater replacements at no cost.

This week Bridging Philly speaks with CEO of ECA, Steve Luxton, and Director of Community Programs, Lorraine Horton, on the recent launch of the Philadelphia Water Heater Emergency Fund, along with tips on how your family can start conserving energy and promote a sustainable household.

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Philly Organizations Team Up to Fight Food Insecurity for Youth during Summer Jul 09, 2022

Many students in the Philadelphia School District rely on school meals during the school year. With school being out, kids no longer have access to free lunches. This week Bridging Philly tackles food insecurity in Philadelphia.

KYW’s Racquel Williams sits with Community Impact Director Anita Anim of the American Heart Association and Jamese Newsome-Williams, Director of Adult Programs and Community Services of North 10, on their partnership to feed the community in North Philly.

KYW’s Shara Dae Howard meets with Program Coordinator Ron Brown at Smith Playground in South Philly. Ron has been a volunteer at the playground and coordinator of programming for seven years, and in that time, he’s become a father figure and mentor to the community. His goal is to keep kids fed and off the streets while helping them.

The Philly Rising Changemaker runs the streets and neighborhoods of Philadelphia for Mental Health Awareness and gun violence prevention. KYW’s Antionette Lee speaks with two organizations, Black Men Run and Swagger House Run Club.

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Roe V. Wade Overturned, What’s Next to Come? Jul 02, 2022

The wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked a lot of reactions and protests across the nation. Kimberly Mutcherson, co-dean and law professor at Rutgers Law School joins KYW’s Racquel Williams to talk about the legal implications of what’s next to come and discuss some privacy rights at risk.

KYW’s Shara Dae Howard speaks with local Philadelphia doctors as they share challenges and legal risks after Roe’s overturning, from determining provider care when the life of a mother is at risk to medical treatments.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Philadelphia Family Pride, discussing the uptick of high demand from the LGBTQ+ families seeking counsel.

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Pride Month is Ending but these Philly LGBTQ Leaders are keeping it going. Jun 26, 2022

Through justice work, advocacy, non-profits, and weekly events, the Philadelphia LGBTQ Community is keeping Pride afloat.

This week on Bridging Philly, KYW’s Racquel Williams, Shara Dae Howard and Antionette Lee first sit down with State Representative for the 181st District and is the first openly LGBTQ person of color elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, and co-facilitator a social support group at the William Way LGBT Center called Transway to speak on policies still needed to be placed to protect members of the LGBTQIA+ Community.

The ladies also sit with the Executive Director of William Way LGBT Community Center, Chris Bartlett, and his mission to preserve and tell the stories and memories of those who lost their lives through a crisis such as the aids epidemic, gun violence, and Covid-19. He also shares stories of historical events that happened here in Philadelphia.

Lastly, KYW’s Shara Dae Howard, speaks with Philly Drag Legend, Brenda J. Lamour, who began her drag career more than three decades ago. Lamour joins in to tell her story and speak on her countless work and fellowship mentoring youth in the LGBTQ community.

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Bridging Philly Juneteenth Special Jun 18, 2022

This week on Bridging Philly we honor the history of Juneteenth. We invite Tamara Staley, President of The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family Inc, and Cornelia Swinson, Executive Director of The Johnson House as they both give us a little history lesson on the federal holiday.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Nikki Powerhouse, an LGBTQ community Philly poet and author of color who advocates for POC through her plays. Hear about her recent break out play I AM.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Bilal Qaayum as he speaks on his work in the community honoring Father's Day and Juneteenth.

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Philly CARES Program, Vinyl Tap safe spaces, and Queer Birding Jun 12, 2022

This week Bridging Philly invites Melany Nelson to highlight and share her new position in the DA’s Office as the director of the Philadelphia CARES Unit, providing immediate crisis response to families impacted by homicide deaths throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Duiji Mshinda, founder of Vinyl Tap 215, a DJ production company that is at the forefront of Night Life and major events in the City with a focus on making the industry a safe space for marginalized community members such as POC, LGBTQ and women DJs.

The Philly Rising Changemaker recently started last March, as a way to create queer community and learn and explore some of Philly’s feathered friends, hear from Queer Birding.

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Corners to Connection Initiative, the start of Philly Pride, Young Men Mentorship Jun 04, 2022

This week Bridging Philly invites Pastor G. Lamar Stewart to speak on the rise of gun violence in Philadelphia and how his new initiative, Corners to Connection, works in collaboration with local Philly Pastors and their efforts to speak to the community in most crime-ridden neighborhoods.

This month we are highlighting Philly Pride. Philly's PHL Pride March and Festival is part of PHL Pride 50. Our Newsmaker of the week highlights Ashley Coleman, who is one of the several organizers of this year's Pride events shares what this month has in store.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Mentor Leaders Produce Mentor Leaders, a local nonprofit working to develop young boys across the city into prosperous men.

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Bridging Philly Check-In: Engaging and Coping with Mass Tragedies and Stress May 28, 2022

With the uncertainty of Covid-19, Inflation, baby formula shortage, and the recent tragedies of mass shootings, the nation may feel anxiety, angry, hopeless, powerless, or even desensitized. Bridging Philly held a group discussion this week with local psychologist Dr. Valerie Braunstein of Philly Psychology, LLC. Dr. Braunstein gives tips on coping with loss and grievance and how to talk to your kids about the recent events.

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Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Speaks out on Allegations of Prison Crisis May 21, 2022

The Philadelphia Prisons have been at the forefront of the news for the past couple of months. KYW’s Racquel Williams sits with the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Prison Society on their investigation of allegations towards Philadelphia Prisons and how the crisis continues to brew. You will hear from Philadelphia Prison Commissioner Blanche Carney as she addresses those allegations and highlights how the pandemic impacted their operations and staff shortages.

The Newsmaker of the week pays tribute to our community moms raising children in the midst of the violence nationally and locally. KYW’s Shara Dae Howard speaks with North Philly mother Yolanda Sydnor on her efforts in keeping her 3 sons out of trouble and her family on track from the struggle.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is Myon Butler, whom the Philadelphia School District recently highlighted as the Student of the Month. Earlier this year Butler found himself at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center, and he's now on his journey to finish school and become the first in his family to graduate college.

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'We have to invest.' Childcare providers fight for equitable childcare May 15, 2022

Childcare providers, mothers, and educators rallied at City Hall for National Day Without Child Care on Monday in an effort to raise awareness of low pay. KYW's Racquel Williams was at this rally speaking to many providers on the issue most childcare providers are facing today. Diane Barber, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Child Care Association joined Bridging Philly to speak on solutions and the importance of Early Childhood Learning.

The Newsmaker of the week is Jen Devor, President & Co-founder of Better Civics, a nonpartisan civic engagement non-profit, speaks on their released second election toolkit which focuses on educating and empowering local citizens when they vote in the May primary.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is Delaware County Judge Keith Williams II. Judge Williams II is helping to inspire and mentor young boys in the area through an organization called Men on a Mission.

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Bridging Philly's Mother’s Day Special May 08, 2022

This weekend we are celebrating Mother’s Day with KYW’s Racquel Williams, Michelle Durham, Carol Mackenzie, and Denise Nakano as they remember their mothers and discuss the ups and downs of motherhood. Family therapist Ann Rosen Spector LCW also joins the discussion in speaking on ways to overcome hardships in parenting and work-life balance.

Our newsmaker of the week pays tribute to a local Philly woman with 3 sons from the heart of North Philly. Yolanda Sydnor shares her efforts in keeping her sons out of trouble and keeping her family on track through the struggle.

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Kicking off Mental Health Month with Motivation Apr 30, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and since the pandemic, many people have been keeping stock of what's important in their life. This week Bridging Philly sits with motivational speaker and life coach Joy Morgan of Joy Morgan Motivates as she gives advice and insight on moving past pandemic challenges.

Our Newsmaker of the week highlights Dr. Esther Castillo and her efforts in launching the Support the Chinese Immigrant Families Wellness Initiative and the continuance of bridging the gap between marginalized communities through education.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is a West Philly native, writer, and activist Lorene Cary. Cary uses her craft to preserve stories, especially Black legacies for the next generations.

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Heart of Camden building places to call home while creating spaces to support their community Apr 24, 2022

This week Bridging Philly highlights a non-profit working to provide resources and support necessary to enable residents to live healthy, prosperous lives in a self-sustaining community. Hearts of Camden was originally founded by 1984 by Monseigneur Michael J. Doyle, of the Sacred Heart Church, and located in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden City. The community based organization is putting their residents first in creating quality housing, safe spaces, arts and culture education. Heart of Camden's Board President, Ben Hill and Executive Director, Carlos Morales speak on the importance of the non profit mission, need of more volunteers and future upcoming events.

The Newsmaker of the Week has be growing her food pantry into a community center in Upper Darby feeding hundreds of families suffering with food insecurity since the pandemic started. Shara Dae Howard speaks with Desiree Lamar Murphy, founder of Murphy’s Giving Market on how she got started and how it's going post pandemic.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is Delaware County Judge Keith Williams II. Judge Williams II is helping to inspire and mentor young boys in the area through an organization called Men on a Mission.

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Local non-profit trains canines in helping those in need through "Ruff" Times Apr 17, 2022

This week Bridging Philly highlights a local non-profit, Tri-State Canine Response Team, and their paws on the ground efforts for those in need. CEO and Founder, Janice Campbell joins KYW's Racquel Williams to speak on the benefits of the human and canine bond, the pieces of training the canines go through, and share some of the services requested from other states who faced crises such as the Boulder, Colorado mass shooting.

The Newsmaker of the week brings awareness for Autism Acceptance Month. KYW's Shara Dae Howard sits with KYW's Traffic Anchor Sue Schilling and her daughter Jessica, who is non-verbal, as they discuss misconceptions about autism and how the two are making history together later this month.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Shane Darby of Delaware Co. and her non-profit, Black Mothers in Power, in training more women to be doulas in fighting to end health inequity for Black women's pregnancy.

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Black Maternal Health Week: Maternal Equity and the Impacts Doulas have on Pregnant Women. Apr 09, 2022

According to a 2020 report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Maternal Mortality Review Committee, half of the city's 26 pregnancy-related deaths could have been prevented. Between 2013 and 2018, 73% of pregnancy-related deaths in Philadelphia were Black women. This week Bridging Philly held a group discussion Dr. Elana McDonald from Twin Sister Docs on Maternal Equity and the actions needed to prevent Black women and infants from dying during childbirth.

The Newsmaker of the week highlights therapist, doula, and CEO of Oshun Family Center, Saleemah McNeil, and her ongoing study with Temple University on how having support from Black doulas, mental health services, and lactation experts can improve heart health outcomes for pregnant Black women and raising awareness of birth trauma amongst Black women.

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Making History Apr 03, 2022

For the first since the Supreme Court’s founding in 1790, a Black woman could sit on the bench. This week on Bridging Philly we highlight Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her process into the Supreme Court. Former judge Renee Cardwell Hughes joins in the discussion to give her reaction to judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and discuss the struggle of trying to break glass ceilings.

The Newsmaker of the week is Tracey L. Gordon. She’s the Register of Wills for the city but spent much of her career as a community advocate and decided to go this route to affect change within the communities for which she was previously advocating.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is a former Temple Graduate and now Crown Act Champion, Adjoa B. Asamoah.

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Women's History Month: Behind the Badge - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Mar 27, 2022

As we end Women's History Month, this week's Bridging Philly episode focuses on women working in male dominated industries. We highlight Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and the work she has done in the city and the solutions the Philadelphia Police Department has for the uptick on gun violence and carjackings in the Philadelphia area.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Councilmember Cindy Bass of District 8 and her goal during her term as the Chair of City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreational, and Cultural Affairs of safer community spaces and neighborhoods.

The Philly Rising Changemaker introduces Nairobi Colon, a Camden teacher sharing her journey as a nonbinary trailblazer on social media platforms educating those on nonbinary pronouns and reminding students to be who they are.

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Bridging the gap between Philly's Asian and Black communities through conversations Mar 20, 2022

This week Bridging Philly focuses on bridging the gap between the Asian and Black communities in Philadelphia. After a series of tragic incidents during the pandemic. Romana Lee-Akiyama, Director, Office of Public Engagement, Jeanette Bavwidinsi, Director, Office of Youth Engagement and Rob Buscher of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Japanese American Citizens League, speak on their efforts in speaking to both communities through their Black and Gold series held by the Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement.

Our Newsmaker of the week highlights Dr. Esther HioTong Castillo and her efforts in launching the Support the Chinese Immigrant Families Wellness Initiative.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker honors Philly local Carol Wong and her work in educating and empowering immigrant and Asian-American communities.

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Philadelphia's Ukrainian Community is Supporting the Fight and Providing Aid Mar 13, 2022

This week Bridging Philly invited Honorary Consul of Ukraine, Iryna Maur, and President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Philadelphia Branch, Eugene Luciw to give their perspective on the conflict in Ukraine. Hear how you can connect with the Philadelphia Ukrainian community and help in aiding families in Ukraine.

The Newsmaker of the week highlights two volunteers at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown. Hear their efforts to collect aid and donations.

The Philly Rising Changemaker honors Linda Shockley for Women's Month, of the Lawnside Historical Society, and her dedication to preserving and maintaining Black History, such as the historical Peter Mott House in Lawnside.

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How to keep the conversation on Black history going Mar 06, 2022

Black History Month honors the history makers who made a difference in this country and in the community, but what happens when the month is over. This week Bridging Philly speaks with Executive Director of Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Chad Dion Lassiter, he shares his expertise with civil rights, diversity, and inclusion as well as how to keep the conversation on Black history going.

The Newsmaker of the week highlights the Claybourne-Napier family and their efforts to create a movie that depicts a Black fairy tale, 'The Rainbow Prince', inspired by their 10-year-old daughter, Marea. The Claybourne-Napier family did complete the film and showcased it at schools during Black History Month.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is honoring Women History Month, this week is a West Philly native, author, educator, and activist, Lorraine Carey. Carey uses her writing and storytelling to connect youth with history and legacies.

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$1.3 Million grant awarded to Temple University's New Center of Anti-racism Research Feb 27, 2022

This week Bridging Philly is closing out Black History Month by highlighting Temple University's effort to unravel systemic oppression through advocacy, education, and scholarship. Assistant Professor, Civil Rights Attorney, and now led Director of the Anti-Racism Research Center, Timothy Welbeck, speaks on some of the toughest topics of racism and some solutions the research center is working to change in the community.

The Bridging Philly Newsmaker of the week is Gwen Ragsdale, curator of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery. Ragsdale speaks on the importance of children learning their history, and hear her family's direct connections with Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Massacre.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker highlights two twin doctors making changes in the medical field and the community. TwinSisterDocs, Dr.Delana Wardlaw, and Dr. Elana McDonald on their efforts to serve those in underserved black and brown communities through quality service and education on health, while building a pipeline for diversity in doctors.

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Atlantic City is back to host the 2022 NAACP National Convention Feb 20, 2022

This week Bridging Philly discussed The NAACP annual Convention with Atlantic City NAACP Chapter President Kaleem Shabazz. Shabazz shares how this year's convention is going to focus and cater to the youth, issues within law enforcement, and Black businesses.

Our newsmaker of the week is Helen Gym, who joined the Philadelphia City Council in 2016 since then Gym has led a human rights agenda focusing on Philly's youth and as chair of Council's Children and Youth Committee, she has made public schools a priority. Gym speaks about the positive benefits of the new ABC show created by Philly native Quinta B called Abbot Elementary, has in focusing on inner-city school districts and reinforcing teachers in the public schools.

The Philly Rising Changemaker honors Linda Shockley, of the Lawnside Historical Society, and her dedication to preserving and maintaining Black History, such as the historical Peter Mott House in Lawnside.

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Visit Philly Initiative invites local prominent members of Black Greek Life to visit Philly Feb 13, 2022

This week Bridging Philly holds a group discussion focusing on the rich history of the National Panhellenic Council of Philadelphia inviting Visit Philly's chief innovation and global diversity officer, Rachel Ferguson to discuss their Black History Month initiative highlighting prominent members of the Black organizations and some of their favorite places in Philadelphia.

The Newsmaker of the week is Melvin Payne, President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc efforts in keeping the legacy of the men and women, black and white through conversations, education, and scholarships in honor of the airmen.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Dr. Sheena Howard and her new comic "BLAM! Black Lives Always Mattered' which profiles Black leaders in history and will be distributed to Black students throughout Philadelphia.

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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program commemorating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Feb 06, 2022

With the National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day coming February 7th, this week KYW's Racquel Williams sits with the Health Resource and Services Administrations, Dr. Laura Cheever on their efforts to raise awareness on HIV/ AIDs and the stigma impacting the community of colors.

The Newsmaker of the week highlights Self Inc's President and COO, Mike Hinson, Jr. Self Inc, is the largest provider for emergency housing services for the homeless in Philadelphia. Mike Hinson Jr, is also an HIV/AIDS educator and civil rights advocate. Hinson shares his work in keeping marginalized communities at the forefront of priorities for policymakers throughout Philadelphia.

The Philly Rising Changemaker caught up with Mykey Cooper, a 16-year-old star in the making, from North Philadelphia with many talents including acting, rapping, entertainer, and named one of the youngest writers for the Jimmy Fallon kid show.

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Bridging communities through art while surviving COVID-19 Jan 29, 2022

This week Bridging Philly focuses on Philly's small art organizations relying on relief funds to survive while catering to their communities.

The senior vice president at the Esperanza Arts Center, Bill Rhoads, shares how the local North Philly organization is surviving on relief funds while catering to the Hispanic community in the area and his concerns on ongoing funding for other BIPOC- serving organizations like his own.

The NewsMaker honors Ann Ishi of the Asian Arts Alliance and her efforts to bridge the black, brown, and Asian communities since taking the position of Executive Director. Ishi also shares the organization's new events for this year's Black History Month.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights the Testimony Project and their effort to encourage individuals to open up and share their life testaments from mental health to drug addictions to help others learn and grow on their paths.

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Local organizations continue the fight for human trafficking awareness Jan 23, 2022

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month this week. Bridging Philly highlights two local organizations working to combat sex trafficking in Philadelphia and supporting women and children who experienced and overcame sexual exploitation.

Alea Cummings, a trauma-focused therapist with the Philadelphia Children's Alliance, shares the warning signs of child victims of trafficking and the services involving trauma control her organizations offer for families in need.

You will also hear from Carla Clanagan, the program director of The Well, a community for women recovering from sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. Clanagan shares the mission of The Well Program and the steps Philadelphia needs to take to prevent human trafficking.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Heather LaRocca, head of the New Day's Anti-trafficking Taskforce for the Salvation Army. She works closely with the Philadelphia Police Department & DA's office, offering intensive, comprehensive mobile case management to survivors engaging with them and supporting them through their healing journey.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is 21-year-old Tyler Riddick, a local entrepreneur who opened her creative studio in Fishtown to give Philly youth a safe place to create.

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Bridging Philly Highlights Philadelphia's Helping Heroes in time for MLK Day of Service Jan 15, 2022

This week Bridging Philly highlights some helping heroes just in time for Martin Luther King Day.

After the devastating fire killing 12 people including 8 children in the Fairmount community, one organization sprang into action to help support the families involved in the Fairmount fire. Children First Pa's Executive Director joins Bridging Philly to share both how they raised money and provided services to the families, and their inspiration to carry on the bigger fight for health, equity, and opportunity for every child.

Our News Maker highlights Todd Bernstein, founder and director of the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service which will be held virtually at Girard College January 17th. KYW’s Shara Dae Howard spoke with Bernstein about the significance of the event and the impact it is meant to have on the Philadelphia community.

Our Philly Rising Change Maker is Dr. Tawanna Jones-Morrison who is an educator and school psychologist by trade. Her passion for girls' wellness and empowerment led her to start We REIGN, Inc (Rooting, Empowering, Inspiring a Girl's Nation).

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Managing Student Loan Debt in Temporary Repayment Pause Jan 10, 2022

This week Bridging Philly launched its first episode focusing on managing debt, specifically Student Loans.

Last year, U.S. Student Loan Debt totaled 1.6 trillion. The Biden Administration temporarily paused federal student loan payments for another until May 1, 2022. Bridging Philly invites Student Loan Doctor LLC's founder Sonia Lewis, to discuss tips on monthly budgeting and services her company offers to prevent student loan debt, such as affordable repayment plan selections, consolidation, and money management.

Our Bridging Philly Newsmaker, Representative Darisha Parker of the 198th Legislative District, shares her efforts encouraging President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to eliminate student loan debt affecting HBCU graduates.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Ant Brown, an anti-violence activist and local rap artist spreading a positive message to Philly Youth through his program, The ABRO Experience.

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End of the Year Flashpoint Special: Goal setting and self-awareness Jan 03, 2022

Out with the old and in with the new! This week Flashpoint ends the year discussing goal setting and the importance of self-awareness. Local clinician and author Deana Davis joins KYW's Racquel Williams, Antionette Lee, and Shara Dae Howard, giving tips on making realistic, attainable goals and healthily coping with failure. Reiki Master, Tarot Mystic, and founder of Rooted Alchemy Co., Eboni La'Che, join the ladies to discuss healing and give a little insight on what to expect in 2022 through intuitive readings.

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A Flashpoint Flashback Special Dec 27, 2021

This week Flashpoint brings back Northwest Victim Services Executive Director Melany Nelson and court and community advocate Wendell Louissaint to update us on their victim services and resources since the uptick of gun violence in the city.

The Newsmaker this week highlights a Delco native and Temple graduate, Lydia Peterson, who is set to debut her first film “Walking On.” Her film is already being compared to movies like Love and Basketball. She says her mission is to “tell stories we want to see.”

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is the Chocolate Ballerina Company. Their mission is to illustrate the experiences and successes of African American culture through dance that will inspire change. This month, the community-based dance company took the stage performing Philly's first all-black cast performance of ' The Nutcracker....dipped in Chocolate.'

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Flashpoint: Philly Nonprofit hits the streets with pop-up events providing direct services to fight Gun Violence Dec 20, 2021

This week Flashpoint invited the Philadelphia Citywide Coalition Project's Co-Founder Charlotte Brown and Dr. Deshawnda Williams to discuss their ongoing prevention and intervention strategies against gun violence through their pop-up event. The Pop-Up Community Resource Center is held weekly from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and plans to provide job application services, Tech and Business opportunities, and community resources. For more information, please email info_pccp@aol.com.

The Flashpoint Newsmaker highlights Lynette Medley and her daughter Nya's efforts in delivering period supply care packages to women and girls across the Delaware Valley. Medley also runs sexuality empowerment nonprofit, No More Secrets, Mind Body Spirit Inc. and this past year opened The Spot, a 2,500 square-feet "menstrual hub" in Germantown, the first of its kind in the nation.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Ryan Harris, founder of "As I Plant This Seeds," created a haven for at-risk youth in Hunting Park, where they could get an education, family values, and mentorship they might otherwise miss out on.

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Flashpoint: Ertz Family Foundation efforts to deliver social change to North Philadelphia Dec 13, 2021

This week Flashpoint meets up with the Ertz Family Foundation to hear their latest project initiative with the Grace and Peace Community Fellowship building. Executive Director Lisa Ertz and Program Director Manager Kiersten Ferguson tell us how the House of Hope Project plans to develop and implement critical resources and services to the North Philadelphia community.

Our Newsmaker of the week is the founder of Urban Kings & Queens, Inc. Haneef Hill is bringing together communities from across Philadelphia and surrounding areas, and he’s using sports and education to do it.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Shameka Sawyer, an award-winning local filmmaker and founder of 5 Shorts Project whose goal is to create spaces to teach Philly youth who faced hurt by gun violence to own their stories through her organization 5 Shorts Project.

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Flashpoint: The Concrete Cowgirl rounds up new changes for Philly's Urban Riding Academy Dec 06, 2021

This week Flashpoint rides out with Erin Brown, also known as The Concrete Cowgirl, and the Executive Director of Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, on the meaning of Horsemanship and how today's youth can benefit from equestrian programs.

The newsmaker of the week is Danny Kilson, owner of 410 Specialties, deals in BMW automobiles and is one of few men of color in the industry to do so, but his work educating black youth to bridge that gap within the world of luxury automotive technicians is how he's making a name for himself in the Philadelphia area.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is the Chocolate Ballerina Company. Their mission is to illustrate the experiences and successes of African American culture through dance that will inspire change. This month, the community-based dance company plans to take the stage performing Philly's first all-black cast performance of ' The Nutcracker....dipped in Chocolate.'

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Flashpoint looks back: The best segments of 2021 Nov 29, 2021

This week Flashpoint is recapping the best of our segments from earlier this year.

The podcast dives into a deep discussion on the community relationship with and trust in media. Many news outlets' have been criticized for how reporters report on crime, and specifically on gun violence. With local news outlets reporting the 400th homicide this year, we wanted to discuss ways media can improve their reporting on crime while maintaining their mission to serve the public with facts. We hear from a community leader and founder of the Young Chances Foundation, KYW Newsradio's Brand Manager and Program Director, and lastly, Jessica Beard, a trauma surgeon at Temple University Hospital and Director of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.

The newsmaker of the week is Angela Anderson, a Master’s level Therapist with a background in Child psychology who now works in Philadelphia public schools helping students cope with the pressures of school, home, and peers.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Crystal Evans, founder of Money Talks, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting urban issues, hosting financial discussions, provide resources and personal finance tips to Philadelphia youth.

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Flashpoint: Northwest Victim Services continue to aid victims and families as gun violence surges Nov 22, 2021

This week Flashpoint brings back Northwest Victim Services Executive Director Melany Nelson and court and community advocate Wendell Louissaint to update us on their victim services and resources since the uptick of gun violence in the city.

The Newsmaker this week highlights a Delco native and Temple graduate, Lydia Peterson, who is set to debut her first film “Walking On.” Her film is already being compared to movies like Love and Basketball. She says she wants to “tell stories we want to see.”

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Reuben Jones, founder of Frontline Dads Community Food Bank. Jones shares their efforts in being a mutual aid in making deliveries to seniors, veterans, pregnant mothers, and people living with disabilities amid the pandemic and just in time for the holidays.

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Flashpoint: Bringing youth to the forefront of gun violence solutions Nov 16, 2021

So far we've talked to mothers who lost their children to gun violence, community leaders working to prevent violence, and medical experts about the state of Philadelphia's gun violence crisis. This week's Flashpoint focuses on the solutions to gun violence and hearing from youth and their perspective on how youth can make an impact in finding solutions to prevent gun violence.

This week's newsmaker highlights Swarthmore College's collaboration with local groups and activists in the launch of Delco's first homicide database with CeaseFire Pa's Executive Director, Adam Garber.

The Philly Rising Changemaker honors the Shelton T. Hayes Foundation created by Rhonda Gore, after the death of her son in 2018, in an effort to help other families survive the grief of losing a loved one to gun violence.

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Flashpoint: Uptick in domestic homicide Nov 07, 2021

This week Flashpoint discusses the domestic violence issue amid the pandemic and highlights the recent uptick in domestic homicide. Marcella Nyachogo, Assistant Director of the Bilingual Domestic Violence Program at Lutheran Settlement House shares the impact of safe housing, but there are many barriers that prevent survivors from obtaining, maintaining safe and affordable housing. Jess Ivey is a domestic violence survivor and consultant advocating awareness of domestic abuse that leads to domestic homicide.

The newsmaker of the week is Angela Anderson, a Master’s level Therapist with a background in Child psychology who now works in Philadelphia public schools helping students cope with the pressures of school, home, and peers. The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Bucks County's only domestic violence shelter, A Woman's Place, and the increase in demand for their help during the pandemic.

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Flashpoint: Local Philly Teacher has no fear of curriculum transparency Nov 01, 2021

This week's Flashpoint is focused on education and critical race theory. KYW's Jay Scott Smith sits with Kristin Leubbert, a local Philadelphia school teacher who has taught mostly Black and Brown students, explains why she is not afraid of critical race theory.

The newsmaker of the week is Yolanda Wisher, the third Poet Laureate of Philadelphia as well as an educator who uses spoken word poetry focusing on her experiences as a Black woman as well as the collective Black experiences in Philadelphia.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Ron Curtis of Final Touch Academy. Curtis shares his story of once being incarcerated and opening his dream academy for those chasing their dreams.

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Flashpoint: Local Sexual Violence Center Offers Bystander Intervention Oct 25, 2021

The recent tragedy of the rape of a woman on public transportation last week has sparked national outrage and resentment. Many reports claimed that witnesses watched the incident transpire and took videos of it for their own gratifications. NBC10 reported District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer "That is simply not true. It did not happen. We have security video from SEPTA that shows that is not the true narrative.” This week Flashpoint will focus on the importance of bystander intervention. KYW's Antionette Lee speaks with WOAR's Teresa White-Walston, Director of Education Services, and Rachel Copen, Director of Counseling Services on their bystander intervention program in their efforts to fight against sexual violence.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Sappho Fulton CEO of Sappho and LaRoyce Foundation an organization specifically for the QTBIPOC community. Sappho has been a long-time community activist with a focus on domestic abuse and violence within the communities.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Dr. Helena Fontes of the NewView Institute and her efforts to aid domestic violence and counsel young men to prevent domestic violence.

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Flashpoint: Help for families coping with losing an infant Oct 17, 2021

This week Flashpoint is highlighting National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, which occurs every October. Marisa Brahney, a TV host from New Jersey, shares her experience in losing her first daughter and her effort to continue to raise awareness and understanding for families in need. Dr. Rayna Markin is a local therapist who focuses on maternal mental health, pregnancy loss, and infertility with women and couples who have experienced pregnancy loss/infertility advises parents who need support.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Asasiya Muhammad, founder of Inner Circle Midwifery in Germantown. Muhammad is one of few midwives of color in Philadelphia and has been a tested community source of support for women of color during pregnancy.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is a local non-profit catering to parents and families who are grieving the loss of a child. Three Little Birds LLC was founded by Kristen Samuelson who is working to bring awareness of infant loss.

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Flashpoint: Hispanic Heritage Month Oct 10, 2021

This week Flashpoint highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and the growth and impact the Hispanic community had in Philadelphia. CEO of PHL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Rodriguez and Hispanic Community Counseling Services CEO Hector Ayala describe the meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month, the issues the Hispanic community face in Philadelphia that go unnoticed, and share their stories of being Puerto Rico natives moving to Philadelphia and creating change.

Our Newsmaker of the week is Mr. Yoshiaki Yamasaki, a licensed psychologist and Executive Director at The Philadelphia AIDS Consortium and World Healthcare Infrastructures, working to provide assistance to those among the Hispanic community.

Our Philly Rising Changemaker is a Philly native, Jahlik Mathis, who is now a detective for the Baltimore Police Department. Not only is he known as the 'giving back detective,' but is making a difference one sneaker at a time to his hometown of North Philadelphia.

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Flashpoint: Community relations and trust in media Oct 04, 2021

This week Flashpoint dives into a deep discussion on the community relationship with and trust in media. Many news outlets' have been criticized for how reporters report on crime, and specifically on gun violence. With local news outlets reporting the 400th homicide this year, we wanted to discuss ways media can improve their reporting on crime while maintaining their mission to serve the public with facts. We hear from a community leader and founder of the Young Chances Foundation, KYW Newsradio's Brand Manager and Program Director, and lastly, Jessica Beard, a trauma surgeon at Temple University Hospital and Director of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.

Our Flashpoint Newsmaker of the week is Earnest Owens, an award-winning journalist. He was nationally recognized and known for his work in print news and his advocacy work in bringing change in his community and the news industry.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Steven CW Taylor, the owner and curator of the recently opened Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery in Germantown.

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I’m Listening: A Flashpoint special about suicide prevention and why talking about mental health matters Sep 23, 2021

I'm Listening is a Flashpoint special about suicide prevention and the importance of talking about mental health. In this special edition of the show, we explore the impact of mental health in Philadelphia youth amid COVID-19, the uptick of suicide rates in the LGBTQ community, and how communities of color break barriers within Black men seeking therapy.

Mary Murtha Ann, Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks on how survivor stories can significantly affect helping others. David Huber, a survivor, and partner of the American Foundation for Suicide, shares his story and his efforts in helping others. Lastly, Mary May of Butterfly LLC is a therapist who talks about approaching a loved one struggling with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.

KYW’s Justin Udo speaks with Dr. Jayme Banks, Director of Trauma-Informed School Practices, on how The Philadelphia School District handles suicide prevention with their students amid the pandemic.

KYW’s Shara Dae Howard highlights the Attic Youth Center and its work being a haven for the LGBTQ community and fighting against the uptick of suicides in LGBTQ youth.

KYW’s Jay Scott Smith sits with Marvin Toliver, Therapist at Radical Therapy Center, to discuss the issue of toxic masculinity within the upbringing of Black men and the impact it has on the generations of Black men expressing their emotions and their wellness.

The Philly Rising Changemaker is Trapeta Mayson, Philadelphia’s Poet Laurette, who started the 1-855-PoemRx2 hope hotline for those in need of a positive affirmation and word.

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Flashpoint: Black doctors fight against myths and vaccine hesitancy Sep 19, 2021

This week Flashpoint is highlighting Black doctors and their efforts to continue to fight against COVID by spreading awareness of the vaccine.

KYW’s Jay Scott Smith is rejoined by Dr. Jennifer Caudle on her efforts in dispelling false and misleading information through her web series based on COVID-19.

The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Monique Gray is a cancer surgeon, who has been on the frontline of community outreach since the pandemic has progressed through communities of color.

The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights trailblazing Philadanco founder Joan Myers Brown as she is setting the stage for her retirement.

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Flashpoint: Housing insecurity can be impacted by high crime rates Sep 13, 2021

This week's Flashpoint explores how crime rates, including gun violence, can impact housing insecurity in Philadelphia. We'll be hearing from Rutgers University Professor Daniel Semenza, who researched and found higher eviction rates correspond to higher homicide, robbery, and burglary rates across communities. Community Legal Service Attorney Jenna Collins, an expert in eviction prevention, gives her perspective of someone who works with tenants to keep them in their homes.

This week's Newsmaker highlights immigration and refugees' impact on the local economy and culture. CEO of the World Affairs Council Laura Swartz joins KYW's Shara Dae Howard on America's promise to immigrants and making a home in Philadelphia and benefit the city.

The Patriot Homecare ChangeMaker is a group on a mission giving relief to Afghan evacuees at Philadelphia International Airport to make them feel more welcomed and at home.

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Flashpoint: Adjusting back to school after COVID Sep 04, 2021

This week's Flashpoint is focusing on heading back to school. We'll be hearing from a high school senior at Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School, Kara Butler, Carrie Kries, the head of school at Gladwyne Montessori, and Temple professor Dr. Devon Powers about their concerns returning to school amid the pandemic and changing guidelines.

The Newsmaker of the week is Dr. Mora Sammon, head of the medical response of Afghan refugees coming into Philly International.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is a pair of Philadelphia police officers who spent the summer hosting basketball clinics for kids in West Philly.

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Flashpoint: Haitian Americans in Philadelphia react and respond to Haiti tragedy Aug 30, 2021

This week Flashpoint discusses the recent catastrophic earthquake that struck south Haiti at the beginning of August. KYW's Jay Scott Smith sits with Haitian American Chamber of Commerce President Evelt Vertil and Philadelphia For Haiti Founder Carline Dorlus on their relief efforts for Haiti.

The Flashpoint Newsmaker highlights Miquette McMahon, who was born and raised in Haiti. After the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January of 2010, she founded the school TeacHaiti grades. After the last quake, she has used her partnerships with organizations here in Philly, such as Philadelphia for Haiti, to continue her work to bring security, education, and strength back to her country.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is eight-year-old Lily Cuttichia and her efforts giving back to those struggling with addiction.

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Flashpoint: Managing social anxiety after a year of social distancing Aug 23, 2021

Many people are coming out of the pandemic experiencing feelings they didn't expect, such as anxiety about returning to social situations. This week Flashpoint discusses how to manage social anxiety post-pandemic. Licensed Therapist Shari Botwin discusses the increase in social anxiety as the world opens back up, joined by Carly Goldberg, a mother with an underlying health condition who can talk first hand about the social anxiety she faces, and Tyrell Brown, a teacher with a different perspective on how he is transforming his social anxiety into self-care.

This week's Newsmaker focuses on Children's Hospital of Philadelphia collaborating with Philadelphia's Uplift Center of Grieving Children in a new grieving and trauma program for the youth in Philadelphia. KYW's Shara Dae Howard speaks with Katherine Streit and Tiffany Chalmus of Uplift Center on just how needed their work is right now.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Jiana Murdic of Get Fresh Daily, who started a summer camp with a mission of making healthy and holistic living more accessible and fun.

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Flashpoint: Philadelphia's Gun Violence Emergency Aug 15, 2021

What would a state of emergency mean for Philadelphia, and could it make a difference in the gun violence crisis? KYW's Antionette Lee speaks with Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and CeaseFire Pennsylvania's Executive Director, Adam Garber, on what is being done since Mayor Kenney's decision not to declare a state of emergency over the city's gun violence crisis.

The Newsmaker of the week is the 11-year-old CEO of Micah's Mixx. Micah Harrigan started his lemonade business at the age of 7 and is now on his way to being a national success.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker highlights Ron Curtis of Final Touch Academy. Curtis shares his story of once being incarcerated and opening his dream academy for those chasing their dreams.

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Flashpoint: Cubans protest against communist regime Aug 08, 2021

Thousands of Cubans walked the streets in widespread protests against Cuba's communist regime. This week Flashpoint breaks down the protests and what they mean for Cuba and the Cuban people. Morning news anchor for NBC10 Lucy Bustamante, Afro-Cuban American scholar Amalia Dache, and Cuban artist Denis Solis share their experiences growing up and living in Cuba.

This week's Newsmaker is Telemundo 62 reporter Yaima Crespo who shares her story of being born in Cuba and the culture shock she experienced moving to the U.S.

Our Patriot Home Care Changemaker is a pillar of Philadelphia art history. Cornell Wood is the first black head usher at the Academy of Music, welcoming generations of Philadelphia for decades, and now he's folding his gloves and retiring at the age of 66.

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Flashpoint: Racial Progress: How far we've come and how far we have to go. Aug 01, 2021

This week Flashpoint discusses the issues and challenges our country is facing with systemic racism, racial injustice and race relations. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's Executive Director, Chad Dion Lassiter, gives his expertise on ways we can combat these issues, and we hear from Frank Meeink, a former neo-Nazi white supremacist turned anti-racist activist on the racial progress he sees today, a year later, after the death of George Floyd.

Our Newsmaker of the week is executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Reggie Shuford, who hits on the racial progression in Philadelphia and what his organization is doing to keep up the fight for civil rights.

Lastly, the Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Home Care highlights Cherise McGill, an African American woman blazing a trail of firsts in the food and beverage industry.

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Flashpoint: "It feels paralyzing." Mothers share their experiences losing sons to gun violence Jul 25, 2021

This week's episode of Flashpoint is dedicated to families who lost loved ones to gun violence. We're joined by two mothers who both experienced the loss of their sons. Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight, mother of Khalif Jabaar Johnson and co-founder of Mother’s In Charge, and Nydisha Williams, mother of Antonio Walker Jr. share their stories and how they’re recovering and creating change in their community.

Nydisha Williams is also highlighted as our Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare, sharing her new nonprofit in honor of her son, The Antonio Walker Jr Foundation.

This week's newsmaker has lost many loved ones to gun violence, however, continues to set his eyes on a bright future. Isaiah Harris is a 17 year old student. His mother says he narrowly escaped the pervasive street violence of North Philly, but found his way out on his own terms.

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Flashpoint: The hidden faces of teen homelessness in Philadelphia Jul 18, 2021

This week, Flashpoint tackles a topic that is sadly and often overlooked: teenage homelessness. We break down the number of homeless students in this city who are often undercounted both locally and nationally and what needs to be done to accurately count these teens. Porsha Burton, the community navigator of Youth Service Inc, shares her experience being a homeless teen while keeping her education a priority to working with youth today who are going through the same struggle. Anna Shaw-Amoah, Policy Associate of Research for Action gives us the statistics and solutions to help our youth experiencing homelessness.

This week's newsmaker is Shawnese Givens, Interim Executive Director of Attic Youth, serving homeless youth from the LGBTQ community giving them a safe space promoting youth development, acceptance, and support.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Patrice Rogers, a Philly local taking vacant spots in Kensington, cleaning up needles, and turning these lots into clean green spaces.

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Flashpoint: "We have a problem" Climate Change and its local impact on Philadelphia Jul 11, 2021

This week Flashpoint tackles the impact of our changing climate. With hotter summers, rising sea levels, and poor air quality, climate change is affecting our day to day lives, public health and economy. NBC10 Meteorologist Steve Sosna and PennEnvrionment Field Director Flora Cardoni share their expertise on combating the threat of climate change.

The Flashpoint Newsmaker segment features U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and local renewable energy advocate Phyllis Blumberg, who speak on the infrastructure bill and the investment in renewable energy and jobs and how Philadelphians can benefit from this industry.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare honors Sankofa Community Farm in Bartram’s Garden, a local community garden cultivating African farming traditions and passing them on to Black generations of the future.

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Flashpoint: Understanding the Generational Wealth Gap and how the pandemic exacerbated inequalities within local Black businesses. Jul 04, 2021

This week Flashpoint discusses the Generational wealth gap and what it means for the Black community. Black Business Leadership Coalition President John Childress and CEO and Founder of Beech Companies, Ken Scott, share their perspectives and what stakeholders are doing to bridge this gap.

This week's newsmaker is Register of Wills, Tracey Gordon, is using pop culture to inform locals on estate planning while promoting positive conversations involving wills through her office's new online video series, "The Register Reacts."

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Crystal Evans, founder of Money Talks, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting urban issues, host financial discussions, provide resources and personal finance tips to Philadelphia youth.

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Flashpoint: The drug epidemic surged during the pandemic, especially for Black Philadelphians Jun 28, 2021

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported that 2020 saw the highest deaths by opioid overdose that Philadelphia has experienced since 2017. PDHP noted that in 2020, overdoes death rates among white people dropped by 10%, but increased by 29% among those in communities of color. This week on Flashpoint, we discuss how the pandemic had a disproportionate impact on people of color, and why the surge of deaths were likely made worse by the effects of the pandemic. Clayton Ruley, Prevention Point Philadelphia's Director of Community Engagement and Shannon Ashe, Harm Reduction Worker share their efforts in bringing awareness and help to communities of color.

This week's Newsmaker is Brooke Feldman, a local community organizer and advocate surrounding issues of drug user health, addiction and recovery. After spending years in recovery herself, She is now widely known across Philadelphia as a voice for social justice and an advocate for the improvement of the healthcare system.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Moor Ali El of Urban creators, one of several local organizations working with the city to prevent overdoses in communities of color, and on a mission to train community members in harm reduction so they can carry on the mission throughout the neighborhood.

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Flashpoint: Celebrating Juneteenth, and championing Black fatherhood and mental health Jun 20, 2021

This week, Flashpoint discusses Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday. What does this mean for African Americans, and how did 2020’s racial reckoning play a role in Juneteenth's emergence in American society? KYW’s Shara Dae Howard speaks with Vashti Dubois, founder of The Colored Girls Museum in Germantown.

It’s also Father’s Day weekend, and our panel talks about effective tools and strategies to champion Black fatherhood and promote the importance of men and dads taking care of their mental health. Joel Austin, the founder of Daddy University, Chimere Holmes of Be Ye Renewed Counseling, and Ihsan Hines of My Brother’s Keeper Cares share their perspectives and experiences with Black fatherhood.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Black Men Heal, a local organization on a mission to provide access to mental health, education, and community resources to men of color, and remove the stigma surrounding Black men and their mental health.

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Flashpoint: Help wanted: Employers face stark challenges (and opportunities) recruiting workers as pandemic fades Jun 13, 2021

Is there a worker shortage? Or do folks just not want to work? This week's Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio reporter Antionette Lee dives into the speculation as the jobs are coming back, but the workers are hard to find. Andrea Custis, President and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia and Michael Smi Robinson, Director of Community Outreach and Hiring for Temple University's Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative discuss the challenges keeping people out of the workforce and what businesses are doing to get job seekers and employers through the door.

This week's Newsmaker highlights Desiree' LaMarr-Murphy, a West Philadelphia native and lifetime educator. She’s also the founder of Murphy's Giving Markets, a community food pantry that gained national recognition as she fed hundreds of families from her own front porch during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Abena Timazee of Feng Shui Naturals, who pivoted her business during the pandemic to launch a 'first of its kind' eco-friendly- beauty truck, advocating the need for a more natural lifestyle and the use of natural products.

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Flashpoint: A national crisis of anti-transgender violence: "I'm not safe anywhere." Jun 07, 2021

Violence against the trans community is being called a national crisis. In Pennsylvania, the Human Rights Commission says lawmakers are ignoring bills that would help protect the LGBTQ community. This week, LGBTQ advocate Kendall Stephens describes the reality of the violence and hate facing transgender people of color, and Pennsylvania Director of the Human Rights Campaign Ryan Matthews explains why lawmakers in Harrisburg haven't made progress passing laws to fight violence against trans people.

Flashpoint's newsmaker is Claudia Haddad, a voice of hope in the Philly trans community with the message that it's never too late to be yourself.

And in the Philly Rising changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare, Flashpoint opens the doors of the Valley Youth House, an organization dedicated to assisting kids who are rejected by their families and left with nowhere else to go. Flashpoint is sponsored by the Gift of Life Donor Program.

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Flashpoint: Balancing police reform and safety as Philadelphia's gun violence crisis rages May 29, 2021

With violent crime surging, an election some thought might be a reckoning turned out as a resounding win for Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner over his primary challenger, former homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega. So what comes next? How does the city balance safety and fairness? And what does DA Krasner make of opponent in the general election?

And with the city on pace for a record number of murders, advocates are asking what the next step is for public safety. Reuben Jones, Executive Director of Frontline Dads and Julio Moran Jr., whose mother was murdered by her ex-husband, talk about the violence crisis in Philadelphia, the violence prevention work being done, and what the outcome of the District Attorney election means for the city.

The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Phyllis Walker, who for decades has been working with her neighbors to improve her neighborhood from block cleanups to community watch programs.

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Flashpoint: Bones of MOVE bombing child victims held at Penn Museum-Reaction & Penn’s apology May 09, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent disclosure that Penn Museum held onto bones of child victims of the 1985 MOVE Bombing. Abdul-Aliy Muhammad, who broke the story, and Michael Africa, Jr., of the MOVE organization are guests.

The newsmaker of the week is Penn Museum. Dr. Christopher Woods, the new Director of Penn Museum is guest.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is YoungLives West Oak Lane. Club Coordinator Pam Canty discusses efforts.

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Flashpoint: An angel vaccinating the most vulnerable, dealing w/trauma & Ramadan challenge May 02, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg chats with nurse practitioner Tarik Kahn. The University of Pennsylvania Ph.D candidate takes left over doses of COVID-19 vaccines known as “angel doses” door to door to the homebound.

The newsmaker of the week is the trauma following videos of police shootings. Sarah-Ashley Andrews, co-host of Black in Therapy podcast discusses.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is CAIR Philadelphia. Executive Committee President Mohammed Zubairu is guest.

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Flashpoint: Could feds, states or biz sector make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory? Dr. Walter P. Lomax Transparency Act & serving victims Apr 25, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a deep dive into Philadelphia’s updated plan for tacking gun violence with Erica Atwood, Senior Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice & Public Safety.

The newsmaker of the week is Michael “OG Law” Ta’Bon, about his role in the new Netflix film, “Concrete Cowboy.”

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Nightlight Foundation. Executive Director Alex Viele ismguest.

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Flashpoint: Could Feds, stated or biz sector make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory, Dr. Walter P. Lomax Transparency Act & serving victims Apr 18, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a deep dive into whether and how covid19 vaccination could become mandatory. Dr. Robert Field, professor of law and of health management and policy at Drexel University walks us through possible scenarios.

The newsmaker of the week is the Dr. Walter P. Lomax Transparency in Business Act. City Council Majority Leader Councilmember Cherelle Parker is the sponsor of the bill package and discusses what it seeks to accomplish.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Melany Nelson, executive director of Northwest Victims Services.

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Flashpoint Extra: Mt Airy Woman Sues, Alleging ADA Abused His Power Apr 15, 2021

Khassandra Franklin, 25, was arrested in September 2020 and charged with a slew of crimes following a road rage incident with a Philadelphia Assistant DA. She claims- the city employee abused his power and sued him in state court. Her story in this Flashpoint Extra.

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Flashpoint: Gun violence emergency money demand, chief defender departs & Sexual assault awareness Apr 11, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a deep dive into efforts to quell the raging gun violence in Philadelphia. A group of Black male teens explain what it’s like to be both victim and perpetrator. Then, Greg Thompson, director of Don’t Fall Down in the Hood speaks out about how a $100 million dollars investment in prevention could save Black lives.

The newsmaker of the week is the Keir Bradford Grey, Chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia regarding her resignation.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Victim Services Center of Montgomery County. Jessica Carson is guest.

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Flashpoint LIVE: COVID-19 in perspective, lessons learned to fuel the future Apr 04, 2021

In this special edition of Flashpoint LIVE taped before a virtual audience, host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at the pandemic a year after its start and asks the burning questions lessons learned. Guests include: Rev. Marshall Mitchell and Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw aka "Twin Sister Docs,” Jeff Guaracino, President and CEO of Visit Philadelphia and Jen and Robert Morris, Owners of Cupcakeology.

This episode of Flashpoint was sponsored by the Patriot Homecare, the leading provider of Home Care Services across the state of Pennsylvania. Patriot Homecare is now accepting caregivers and new clients virtually. Visit patriothomecare.org for more.

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Flashpoint Extra: From victim to victorious Mar 31, 2021

Today is International Transgender Visibility Day- a day to highlight the resilience of Transgender citizens around the world. KYW Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg has a story of a South Philadelphia woman- who went from victim to victorious.

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Flashpoint: Responding to gun violence: more police & transparency, first Latina city solicitor and OIC Philly Mar 28, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Philadelphia’s recent response to rising gun violence. Anti-Violence Activist Anton Moore, founder of Unity in the Community and Jim MacMillian of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting are guests.

The newsmaker of the week is the Diana Cortes, the first Latina to serve as Philadelphia City Solicitor.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Philadelphia OIC. President and CEO, Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes is guest.

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Flashpoint: Mass shooting in Georgia & uptick of anti-Asian attacks, White evangelical racism and Germantown Men Who Care Mar 21, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the rise in attacks against Asian Americans in major US Cities. John Chin, President of the Philadelphia Chinatown Community Development Corporation and Anne Ishii, executive director of the Asian Arts Initiative are guests.

Then, the newsmaker of the week is the Dr. Anthea Butler, author of “White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America.”

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Men Who Care of Germantown. Executive Director Clayton Justice is guest.

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Flashpoint: The impact of women in philanthropy, American Rescue Plan & African youth education Mar 14, 2021

This weekend on Flashpoint, we kick off Women’s History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg. She asks the burning questions about women in philanthropy. Kiersten Mare founder of Philanthropy Women joins Mary Broach Co-Founder of Impact100 Philadelphia and Mary Bentley LaMar, North Atlantic Regional Director, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for this discussion.

Then, the newsmaker of the week is the American Rescue Plan. Congressman Dwight Evans, 3rd Congressional district is the guest.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Aminata Sy, founder of African Community Learning Program.

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Flashpoint: Pink Collar Recession & Impact on Wage and Gender Gap & Sanctuary Schools Campaign Mar 07, 2021

This weekend on Flashpoint, we kick off Women’s History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asking the burning questions about the pink collar recession. Diane Cornman-Levy, of Women's Way joins Brenda Shelton-Dunston, of Black Women's Health Alliance and Jen Devor, a mother left the workforce to tend to her daughter.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Juntos. Executive Director Erika Guadalupe Nunez is guest.

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Flashpoint: Raising Black children in White spaces; 15yo SPERGO CEO & First menstrual hub Feb 28, 2021

We close out Black History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asking the burning questions about how racism impacts children. Katie D’Angelo and Dr. Valerie Harrison are the authors of Do Right By Me: Raising Black Children in White Spaces discuss their book.

Then, our newsmaker of the week is Trey Brown, the 15 year-old is President and CEO of SPERGO, a fashion brand that he started at the age of 12.

Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is No More Secrets. Founder Lynette Medley is guest.

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Flashpoint: Thrive! The algorithm designed to root out racism; Jumpstart Philly partners with PHA & Gift of Life milestone Feb 21, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about ways government can look at systems to root out racism. Omolara Fatiregun, founder of Thrive! has created an algorithm for governments to use to test their spending. Then, our newsmaker of the week is JumpStart Philly. Founder, Ken Weinstein discusses a new partnership between JumpStart Philly and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Gift of Life Donor Program. President and CEO Howard Nathan is guest.

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Flashpoint: Interracial Marriage: The Loving Project; Impact of Distance Learning & COVID-19 Vax Matching Feb 14, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the interracial marriage. Farrah Parkes and Brad Linder, producers of the Loving Project are guests. Then, our newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District plan to re-open schools later this month. Sandra Dungee Glenn of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education discusses. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Dr. Christine Meyer, founder of Pa COVID Vaccine Matchmaker.

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Flashpoint: The rise of Black women leaders: a double standard for scrutiny & #SISTATALKPHL Feb 07, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent rise of Black women in leadership positions. Rutgers Law Professor Stacy Hawkins joins Christine Jacobs, executive director of Represent PA. Then, our newsmaker of the week is Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Adam McNeil, founder of SistaTalkPHL.

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Flashpoint: Community accountability for violence, call for citywide gun violence SOS & African-American children’s book fair Jan 31, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about community accountability as Philadelphia faces a new uptick in gun violence in 2021. Bilal Qayyum, founder of Father’s Day Rally Committee and Terrance Harrell also known as No Gun Zone on Instagram are guests. Then, our newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati, founder of the African American Children’s Book Project.

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Flashpoint: Philly's top cop - Danielle Outlaw - reflects on her first year & Tiny Desks Jan 24, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw’s first year on the job. She became the first Black woman to fill the post last February. Then, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Tiny WPA. Co-founder, Alex Gilliam is guest.

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Flashpoint: Connecting King Legacy to COVID-19, Unrest and Insurrection, COVID-19 in Prisons & King Day of Service Jan 17, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in light of covid19 racial unrest and more. Jeanne Theoharris author ofA More Beautiful and Terrible History: The Uses and Misuses of Civil Rights Historyis guest. Then, Sue Ming Yeh and Chester Hollman III are newsmakers discussing COVID19 and prison. Finally, King Day of Service Organizer Todd Bernstein is the Patriot Homecare changemaker of the week.

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Flashpoint: Future of the GOP post Trump insurrection & Black Music City Project Jan 10, 2021

Host an KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what’s ahead for the GOP in light of the insurrection at the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Rina Shah, Charlie Gerow, and William Rosenberg join the show. Then, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Black Music City Project.

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Flashpoint: Lessons learned from 2020 and what's ahead for pandemic, politics & race in 2021 Jan 03, 2021

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what’s ahead in 2021 for the pandemic, politics and race. Molly Harrar, David Dix and Stacy Hawkins.

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Flashpoint: COVID-19 Holiday isolation, closing achievement gap & Dolls for Daughters Dec 19, 2020

This weekend on Flashpoint, host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coping with covid19 isolation during the holidays. Dr. Eric Speigel and Fredricka Maister are guests in this segment. The newsmaker of the week is education. Sandra Dungree Glenn of Philadelphia Community Stakeholders is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Sisterhood Inc. Founder Rev. Dr. Hilda Covington is guest.

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Flashpoint: COVID-19 vaccine. Will the masses get the shot? Dec 14, 2020

Host and KYW Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine. Recent surveys show that half of Americans are reluctant to get the shot. Why? Dr. Allison Buttenheim and Dr. Ala Stanford are guests.

The Patriot Homeware Changemaker of the week is the William Penn Foundation.

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Flashpoint: Impact of COVID-19 on gender roles in families, Michael Eric Dyson’s longtime coming & Weight of Death Dec 06, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the pandemic on gender roles in families. Dr. George James joins Marni Puente and Jeff Stein.

The newsmaker is author Michael Eric Dyson on his new book, “Longtime Coming: Reckoning with Race in America.”

Finally- the Patriot Homecare changemaker is Anton Moore, executive producer of the new docuseries, Weight of Death.

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Flashpoint: Peaceful transitions of power - law vs. tradition; PA's purple suburbs; Just Cause Nov 15, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the law and tradition of American’s democratic transition of power. Dr. Claire Finkelstein, a Penn Law professor and Director of Center for Ethics and Rule of Law is guest.

The newsmaker is the Pennsylvania’s purple suburbs. Jaime Parrapatto, founder of Turn Pa Blue discusses what Democrats did right for Election 2020.

Finally- the Patriot Homecare changemaker is Just Cause.

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Flashpoint: A new president elect: What the votes mean, GOP won’t concede & Savannah’s Lemonade Nov 12, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what exit polls say about the outcome of Election Day. Larry Ceisler, Principal of Larry Ceisler Media and Jasmine Sessoms, founder of She Can Win discuss future of Democratic party.

The newsmaker is the GOP. Republican Influencer and conservative radio host Dean Malik explains why GOP leaders lack faith in the electoral process.

Finally- the Patriot Homecare changemaker is Savannah Zeaman of Savannah’s Lemonade Stand.

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Flashpoint: Parents of Walter Wallace Jr, Bernie Sanders GOTV & Woman of Worth Nov 01, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. Parents Kathy Brant and Walter Wallace Senior speak about what happened. Attorney Shaka Johnson explains why they do not want the officers charged with murder.

The newsmaker is Senator Bernie Sanders. Finally- the Patriot Homecare changemaker is Cheryl Ann Wadlington of Evoluer House.

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Flashpoint: Men of color & Pres. Trump, Factchecker on conspiracies & #CHALKITUP Oct 25, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent polls showing young men of color are attracted to President Donald Trump in stark contrast to young women of color. Guests include Rafael Collazo: Director of Political Affairs for the UnidosUS Action Fund and Randy Robinson founder of Right for Philadelphia.

The newsmaker of the week is the misinformation and conspiracy theories on social media. Factchecker.org’s Sara Hale Spencer is guest.

Finally- the Patriot Homecare changemakers are Rev Chandra Williams and Pa State Rep Donna Bullock.

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Flashpoint: Trump Administration’s Impact on SCOTUS, Visit Philadelphia, The Fathering Circle & Lutheran Settlement House Oct 18, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Trump administration’s impact on federal courts. Guests include Penn Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt and Drexel Law Professor Lisa Tucker.

Newsmaker is Visit Philadelphia CEO Jeff Guaracino.

Finally- the Patriot Homecare changemakers are Eric Marsh of The Fathering Circle and Toby Fraser of Lutheran Settlement House. LINK: https://we.tl/t-Bb4qPHzxCq

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Flashpoint: Non-Voters 2020-Who Are They? and Why Do They Opt Out?; Former Philly DA Seth Williams & Urban League Of Philadelphia Oct 11, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about non-voters in Pennsylvania and beyond. In 2016, it 41 percent of eligible voters- or nearly 100 million Americans- in did not vote in the general election. Why do so many American opt of our democracy? Who are these individuals? How does their decision not to engage impact politics? We look at the 100 Million Project, a survery of 12,000 non-voters, released earlier this year by the Knight Foundation, as well as a recent poll of young Black Philadelphians, as a backdrop on this discussion of non-voters. Evette Alexander, director of learning and impact with the Knight Foundation and Bishop Dwayne Royster, Interim Executive Director of POWER provide expertise on this topic.

Our newsmaker of the week is Seth Williams. In this encore presentation of an interview heard first on KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia’s former district attorney discusses his transformation while serving three years in federal prison. In 2017, Williams pleaded guilty to bribery. Currently under federal supervision, he is off of house arrest and working to rebuild his life.

Finally, the Patriot Homeware Changemaker of the week is Urban League of Philadelphia. The advocacy organization works for economic equality and has worked with the School District of Philadelphia on programs that help eliminate the digital divide, deal with food insecurity among students and more. ULP also launched #ReclaimYourVote. CEO Andrea Custis is guest.

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Flashpoint Extra EXCLUSIVE: Former Philly DA Seth Williams Oct 07, 2020

Host and Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to former Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams about coming off of house arrest and rebuilding his life after three years in prison.

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Flashpoint: Transracial Adoption: Parents & an Adoptee Speak Out; Plus Frat Brothers on GOTV Oct 04, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks burning questions about transracial adoption. Dr. Joseph Crumbly, therapist and expert on transracial adoption and kinship care joins Stefani Moon a former program manager with Open Arms Adoption and adoptive mother of Black children and new transracial adoptive parents Nate and Julia Overly. The newsmaker of the week is Dan Pearson a Black son of white parents. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Abington-Ambler Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity discussing get out the vote effort.

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Flashpoint Extra; Legacy of Gerald Renfrow, Osage Block Captain Sep 29, 2020

The longtime Osage Avenue block captain who lobbied five mayors to get the Osage-Pine neighborhood rebuilt after the MOVE Bombing has died. Flashpoint host and KYW Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg went to West Philadelphia and spoke to those who knew Gerald Wayne Renfrow best about his legacy.

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I'm Listening: A Flashpoint Special on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Age of COVID-19 Sep 23, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the mental health and suicide prevention in the age of covid19. In this special edition of the show, "I'm Listening," we explore the impact that the pandemic, job loss, racial unrest and more are having on mental health. The Centers for Disease Control recently issued a report saying that one in four young adults has reported suicidal thoughts. Some experts fear that the trauma from these unprecedented times could cause a tsunami effect- where society does not actually see a mental health crisis until months, perhaps years after the pandemic subsides. So how do we mitigate the issues that brewing and save lives? Julie Peticca, Director of Crisis Intervention at Montgomery County Emergency Services joins D. Trevor Evans a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Men's Center, Phillip J. Roundtree, a social worker and mental health coach and Founder of Quadify LLC and Sarah-Ashley Andrews, who founded Dare to Hope after losing a friend to suicide.

The newsmaker of the week is Yolanda Johnson-Young, a Philadelphia mother turned filmmaker. Her award winning documentary, "Finding Elijah," tells the story of the son she lost to suicide in 2017. Elijah was 20 years old when he took his own life after suffering from mental illness. The film is Johnson-Young's journey of finding out about the son, she realized, she barely knew. The documentary has won 10 awards at various film festivals and has helped Johnson-Young not only process her grief, but help other families struggling after the death of a loved one to suicide. Johnson-Young is now an advocate for suicide prevention and walks with AASP. The film will be aired on WHYY TV on September 29th at 7:30pm. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/369856124402075/.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Philly Hopeline. Launched in May of 2020, the Hopeline is the result of a partnership between Uplift Philadelphia's Center for Grieving Children and the School District of Philadelphia. The purpose is to provide counseling and referral services for Philadelphia students and caregivers during the survivors. Meghan Szafran and Lamya Broussard of Uplift Center for Grieving Children are guests. To access the hopeline: 1-833-PHL-HOPE (1-833-745-467).

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Flashpoint: Rooting out small town racism, Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight & #PHILLY250 Sep 20, 2020

Flashpoint and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter, host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about rooting out racism in small town and suburban America. Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Provost and Dean of Faculty at Swarthmore College and an expert in the sociology of inequality joins Lindsay Wetmore-Arkader a Medical Anthropologist who organized a solidarity rally to support Black Lives Matter and Kevin Eleven, co-leader of the Bucks County Anti-Racism Coalition. The newsmaker of the week is Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight (https://fairfight.com/)- a non-partisan organization that works against voter suppression. Finally, the Patriot Home Care Changemaker of the week is Philadelphia 250. Executive Director, Danielle D-iLeo Kim is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Battle Over Voting in PA and PhillyVoting.org Engaging Black & LGBT Voters Sep 13, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look at what’s happening in Pennsylvania when it comes to voting. Ben Geffen, lawyer for Public Interest Law Center joins Donnell Drinker who runs Election Protection for ACLU of Pennsylvania, Abu Edwards, co-founder of Millennials in Action, Todd Polinchock, Republican State Rep from Bucks County and Pat Christmas, Policy Director for Committee of Seventy. The Patriot Home Care Changemaker of the week is PhillyVoting.org. Co-founders Jonathan Lovitz and Jason Evans are guests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: A nationwide ban on evictions for non-payment of rent - Who Pays? Plus B PHL Festival Sep 06, 2020

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Trump Administration’s ban on evictions through the end of the year. Rasheedah Phillips, managing attorney of housing policy at Community Legal Services, joins Dr. Vincent Reina, a professor at UPenn in the Department of City and Regional Planning and Sheryl Sitman, private landlord and Real Estate Investment Consultant, for an in-depth discussion of this very sensitive topic. Our Patriot Home Care Changemaker of the week is the B PHL Festival. Executive director Michelle Hisstand is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Back to School Tips; Helping Those with Clothing Insecurity Aug 30, 2020

This weekend on Flashpoint we are giving tips for parents prepping to send their kids back to school. Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite lays out the plan. Then host Cherri Gregg speaks with a panel of experts including Rochelle Graham, owner of The Omega 4 Homeschool, Dr. Robin Cooper, CASA President, Marvin Dutton of Marvins Education Services and Haniyyah Sharp Brown, school district mother of two. Our Patriot Home Care change maker is the “Wardrobe.” The organization helps folks dealing with clothing insecurity. Executive Director Sheri Cole is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Impact of virtual DNC: Did Dems succeed? How will Republicans respond & cycle to vote Aug 23, 2020

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the Democratic National convention. Christine Jacobs of Represent Pennsylvania joins Larry Ceisler of Ceisler Media, Brittany Smalls, Pennsylvania Coordinator for Black Voters Matter Fund and Neha Mujherjee, a student at Brown University who wrote an opinion for the Philadelphia Inquirer.Finally- the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Cycle to Vote. Co-founder Greg Burton is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Youth take on stopping gun violence; Political analysis of Biden/Harris ticket & Community Fridge Project Aug 16, 2020

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about how to stop the shooting in Philadelphia. Guests include John Solomon of Endangered Kind, Ant Brown, activist and recording artist and Dana Williams AKA Philly’s motivation. Newsmaker is Rev Leah Daughtry, CEO of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Finally- the Patriot Homeware changemaker is Community Fridge Project. Guest is CEO of Mama Tee’s Dr. Michelle Nelson. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Community Solutions to Gun Violence, Public Housing Squatters and Minority Donor Awareness Aug 09, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about gun violence in Philadelphia. Guests including Philadelphia Police Inspector Derrick Wood, Robert Warner, Director of Cure Violence Philadelphia and Serita Lewis, Youth Advocate and Founder of UrbanSeek. Newsmaker is Philadelphia Housing Authority; CEO Kelvyn Jeremiah is a guest. Finally- the Patriot Homeware changemaker is Gift of Life Donor Program. Guest is CEO Howard Nathan. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: The Future of the Civil Rights Movement Aug 02, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the future of the civil rights movement in the age of Black Lives Matter. Guests are Shira Goodman of ADL, Kenneth Huston, PA NAACP and Michael Coard, civil rights attorney. Newsmaker is attorney Kevin Mincey of Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross. The Patriot Homeware changemaker is Matthew George. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Witness to Change: A Flashpoint Special Jun 21, 2020

KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg hosts the special, which will feature the diverse voices of KYW Newsradio who have covered the events of recent weeks from both in front of and behind the mic. Black journalists will also share their experiences and perspectives with the goal of understanding issues of systemic racism and how this flashpoint will shape the future of Philadelphia and beyond. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: A look at institutionalized racism in wake of George Floyd death, man guards Port Richmond Jun 14, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about institutionalized racism. Rev Mark Kelly Tyler, pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church and co-chair of the Board of POWER joins Dr. Charles Gallagher, chair of the sociology and criminology departments at La Salle University, Stacey Hawkins, a professor at Rutgers Law School and an expert in diversity law and Erika Almiron, social justice advocate with Mijente. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Detective Lamont Hudson, private security agent who helped guard businesses in Port Richmond save merchandise from looters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Defunding police defined Jun 10, 2020

Days after protests erupted across the country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd— cities like Minneapolis and even Philadelphia are talking about defunding police departments…but the term is packed with emotion and numerous meanings. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with activists, those in criminal justice and more about what the term means. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: When protests turn to riots; Brown ShopRite rebuilds; race conversation starters Jun 06, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look at the rage behind the destruction that erupted in Philadelphia and beyond alongside protests for justice for George Floyd. She asks the burning questions about the nation's history of dissent and how the latest round of protests is sparking change. Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter joins Frank Meeink, former skinhead, author and speaker, Ralph Young, Temple University history professor and expert on dissent in America and Rev Pamela Williams, Pastor of Ark of Refuge Tabernacle Church in this riveting discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Jeff Brown, owner of Brown ShopRite who discusses effort to rebuild and reopen following looting. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Christine Ramos Carr, owner of 3M Printing. Her company is giving our free Black Lives Matter posters See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Counterterrorism expert explains who ‘chaos agents’ at protests are Jun 04, 2020

Reports have surfaces about individuals vandalizing neighborhoods just before unrest and looting begins following George Floyd Protests. As KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains they are not protesters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: New protocols for businesses post-COVID-19, Philly prisons turns a corner and #WEAREPHILLY feeding hungry May 31, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the re-opening of businesses throughout the region. What will the new business protocols look like? Dr. Larry Caplin, CEO of DOCS Health (https://docs.health/) and healthcare logistics expert, joins Sharon Dietrich, an attorney with Community Legal Services, Inc. (https://clsphila.org/) and Shanna and Angel Huff, co-owners of Simp's Cafe/ Convenience Store in Montgomery County (https://simps.ueniweb.com/). The newsmaker of the week is Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney discusses the challenges of the pandemic behind the wall and how access to testing will inform their move toward a new normal within the jails. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is #WeArePhilly. Creator and restaurateur Rob Wasserman is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: COVID19 Hurts the City’s Budget, But Can Arts Be Saved; What Primary Will Look Like in Philly & Lupus Awareness May 24, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Mayor's proposed budget for Philadelphia. Sharon Pinkenson, executive director for the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, joins Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Danny Simmons of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The newsmaker of the week is a Pennsylvania primary. Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Lupus Foundation, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter. Chief Executive Officer, Cindy Messerle, discusses their advocacy in covid19 crisis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: When they reopen, will people show up? Ben Crump on #AHMAUDARBERY and #BREONNATAYLOR and Milton Hershey Senior is Focused May 17, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the mass anxiety many Americans feel during the re-opening of the country. ER doctor and covid19 survivor Dr. Jill Baren joins Dr. Steven Rosenberg, a psychotherapist and behavioral specialist, Ihsan Hines, CEO & Founder of My Brother's Keeper Cares and Brittany Bronson, who has experienced anxiety throughout pandemic. The newsmakers of the week are the cases of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Civil right attorney Ben Crump who represents both the Arbery and Taylor families discusses the cases. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Milton Hershey senior Nathaniel Boyd. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Growing Calls for Citywide Apology Ahead of 35th Anniversary of MOVE tragedy May 11, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg speaks to former Mayor Wilson Goode, Mike Africa, Jr. and others regarding the possibility of a citywide apology for the 1985 MOVE Bombing ahead of the 35th anniversary of the tragedy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Class of 2020 grieves graduations, but creates new celebrations; Philly schools digital learning & NOMO Foundation May 10, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of mass cancellation of graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 because of covid19. Psychotherapist Andrea Egert joins recent and soon to be graduates of the class of 2020 Jena Meile, Steven Scott Bradley and Aniya Mack. The newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District. Dr. William Hite, superintendent, discusses digital learning program See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Impact of COVID-19 on political campaigns, Committee of 70’s “We Vote” and NaturALL Club’s Pandemic Pivot May 03, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of covid19 crisis on political campaigns and the 2020 Election. Christine Jacobs, executive director of Represent PA joines Mustafa Rashed, president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies and Darisha Parker, Pennsylvania State Rep candidate for 198th district in this robust discussion. The newsmaker of the week is the voting. This week, Committee of Seventy launched, We Vote, a campaign designed to shift voting culture and encourage voters to sign up for a mail in ballot in Pennsylvania. CEO oDavid Thornburg, explains. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the NaturAll Club. Muhga Eltigani, CEO, is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Continue COVID-19 lockdown or is it time to let up? Black doctors step up & #SENIORSERENADES Apr 26, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent efforts to reopen American amid the covornavirus pandemic. Pa State Rep and Minority Whip Jordan Harris joins family physician Jennifer Caudle and Derrick Lee, owner of D&J Costumes in Northeast Philadelphia. The newsmaker of the week is the Black Doctor COVID19 Consortium. "Twinsisterdocs" Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw explain why they stepped up to volunteer. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Colin DiPasquale, a Moorestown High freshman who started an effort he calls #SeniorSerenades. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: DJ Jazzy Jeff has a message after his own battle with COVID-19 Apr 24, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Philly native and Grammy Award winning artist DJ Jazzy Jeff about his battle with COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra Exclusive: Former Pa. Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell tests positive for COVID-19 Apr 20, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to former Pa. Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell. She is one of hundreds of inmates who are not being tested before getting sent home early from Philadelphia jails in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Mask culture in #COVID-19 world, Bill Cosby wants out & #feedingthefrontlines Apr 19, 2020

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the new mandatory masking order that goes into effect in Pennsylvania on April 19th. Civil Rights Lawyer James Funt of Greenblatt, Pierce, Funt and Flores joins psychotherapist Amy Morin who has written about the psychology of masking and Isaiah Thomas, At-Large Member of Philadelpia City Council. The newsmakers of the week are all the celebrities seeking release from prison because of the coronavirus crisis. Spokesperson for actor Bill Cosby Andrew Wyatt is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is South Jersey DJ Rhyno. Ryan O'Connell launched #FeedtheFrontLines. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Impact of COVID-19 crisis on mental health, African-Americans face disparities, and bringing hope to Philly Apr 12, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the coronvirus crisis on mental health. Psychotherapist Hider Shabaan psychotherapist joins Felicia Roche, a suicide awareness advocate and author of Unraveled and Melissa Hopely Rice a motivational mental health speaker and author of The People You Meet in Real Life. The newsmaker of the week is the racial disparity with covid19 deaths. Dr. Calvin Johnson principal of Altre Strategic Solutions Group, LLC and former Secretary of Health in Pennsylvania discuses. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the #ColoringPhillyWithHope. Owner of Florescio Events and That Balloon Girl, Jacelyn Florescio, is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Philly church disregards coronavirus protocols, plans in-person Easter services Apr 09, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Reverend Herbert Lusk, Pastor of Greater Exodus Baptist Church says his church will be open on Easter, despite CDC and state guidance discouraging in person faith services. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Coronavirus behind the wall, covid19 relief for small biz & #doorstepdeliveries l Apr 05, 2020

Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coronvirus behind the wall. How can stakeholders reduce prison populations while keeping the public safe. Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia joins Pennsylvania Rep Austin Davis (D- Allegheny County) and Jennifer Riley, State Director, Marsy's Law of Pennsylvania. The newsmaker of the week is the CARES Act and SBA Disaster Relief. Ashley Bell, Region Four Administrator for the Small Business Administration and White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides details on how small businesses can get disaster relief and payroll support loans and grants. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Doorstep Deliveries Program By ICNA Relief. Outreach Coordinator, Razin Karu, is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra-Chuck Styles: Documenting social distancing Apr 03, 2020

A couple of weeks ago DJ DNice made history - when he hosted an all day party on Instagram Live. Over 100-thousand people from around the world jammed for hours. To this fedora wearing DJ four hours in #clubquarantine. Well, a Philly artist named Chuck Styles has created an image of DNice that is sure to become iconic but, the image titled "LIVE HEALING" is just one part of his series that documents life during this COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing. Chuck's story and energy is amazing. Please check out my interview with the one and only Chuck Styles in this Flashpoint Extra podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Is racism, individualism and classism slowing America's battle against COVID-19?, a coronavirus wedding and a pop up pantry Mar 29, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over American's "ism's" - racism, individualims, classism and capitalism- that are making it difficult or the country to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Charles Gallagher, chair of the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department at LaSalle University joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a family physician and associate professor at Rowan University and John Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinese Development Corporation. The newsmaker of the week is Shalena Broaster-Johnson. She and her new husband, Odell Johnson, made headlines when they got married on March 19th, amid shelter in place orders. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Take it to the Streets Program. Organizers Charlotte Greer-Brown, founder of The Elite 30 joins Yani Williams, founder of Your AOK Foundation are guests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Pa. mail in ballots, upcoming primary and changes to state licensing Mar 25, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talsk to Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth Kathy Bookvar about mail in ballots, the upcoming primary and changes to state licensing due to coronavirus restrictions. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Coping with coronavirus lockdown, could restrictions get you sued and Temple students promote census Mar 22, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over how to cope during the coronavirus lockdown. How do you follow the restrictions and stay sane? Dr. Carolyn Cannusico, director of research at the UPenn Medicine's Center for Public Health Initiatives and Dr. Frank Farley, Professor of Psychological Studies in Education at Temple University give advice. The newsmaker of the week is liability due to covid19 restrictions. Former Philadelphia City Solicitor Shelley Smith, who is an attorney at Archer and Greiner and is a member of their coronavirus task force, provides and insight. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is group of Temple Students that is not letting coronavirus restrictions stop their efforts to promote participation in the US Census. Temple Professor David Brown, joins student Campaign leader Lauryn Edmondson. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Women's History Month: On who's soulders we stand, fighting human trafficking and Team Juwan Strong Mar 21, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg celebrates Women's History Month. She asks the burning questions about the shoulders on which many women stand. Newly elected Philadelphia City Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson's polical career began 20 years ago when then Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown visited her high school. Now she fills her at large seat. The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller who discusses her ministry's effort to take on human trafficking. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Juwan Adams, who has signed up thousands for #BeTheMatch as he battles cancer. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Anatomy of PA's Latino voting block, preparing for #COVID19 and Endometriosis awareness Mar 08, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions on the anatomy of the Latino vote. Rafael Collazo National Director of Political Affairs at Unidos US and host of the Found in Translation Podcast joins Michelle Myers, Community and political reporter for Al Dia and Michael Toledo CEO of Centro Hispano. The newsmaker of the week is the coronavirus that is burning up headlines. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley discusses the city's roll out of protocols to stop the spread of the disease. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is EndoMarch. Pennsylvania representative for the organization, Beth Kovacs, is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: War over safe injection sites, Rendell says Safe House is coming & Vision 2020 Mar 01, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over the battle to open the nation's first safe injection site. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd Dist., joins Anthony Giordano, founder and president of Stand Up South Philly and Take Our Streets Back #Unite and James Gitto, a South Philadelphia resident who is the President and Zoning Chair of West Passyunk Neighbors. The newsmaker of the week is Safe House. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who is on the non-profit's Board of Directors is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Vision 2020. Program director Joyce Lewandowski is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: How To Tell Story When Legacy is Complicated, Pa's ACLU at 100 & UrbnSeek Feb 16, 2020

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about how to tell the story of one's life when the legacy is complicated. Journalist and professor Linn Washington, reputation management expert and Temple University professor Gregg Feistman and author and blogger Feminista Jones discuss. The newsmaker of the week is ACLU of Pennsylvania and New York Times Magazine reporter and creator of the 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah Jones and ACLU of Pa executive director, Reggie Shuford, discuss the upcoming celebration. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is UrbnSeek, a company that focuses on Funlanthropy. Founder Serita Lewis discusses their new Game Changers program. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: An enduring love story Feb 14, 2020

Encore of interview with newsmakers Debbie and Michael Africa Sr. The couple joined the MOVE organization in the 1970s and were part of the MOVE9 involved in the Rizzo-era altercation with Philadelphia Police. They, along with seven others, were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in prison for the August 8, 1978 shootout that ended with the death of Philadelphia Police officer James Ramp. Many have questioned the facts of that day, blaming the death of the officer on "friendly fire." After many years of working for their freedom, Debbie and Mike were paroled in June and October 2018, after spending roughly 40 years in prison. During their incarceration, the married couple stayed in contact. They renewed their vows with their children in April of 2019. Debbie and Mike discuss their enduring love story, how Debbie gave birth in a prison cell and the new life they are building today. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Book about a love affair with playwright August Wilson Feb 14, 2020

Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg speaks with Faye Coleman, the author of "August With Love," a new book that tells the story of a love affair between the late August Wilson, a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright known for his impactful stories about the Black experience. Coleman shares love letters Wilson wrote to her mother Pat, during the 1960s. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Love Show: Overcoming infidelity, revolutionary love & pro cuddler Feb 09, 2020

Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the rise in infidelity. Guests include attorney Alycia Kinchloe, priviate investigator Alexander Soutos, therapist George James and Ashlei Perry, who is polyamorous. The newsmakers of the week are Debbie and Michael Africa Sr. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Kyle Hoffman, a professional cuddler. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Diversity & inclusion, saving Camden's MLK House & #BlackHistoryUntold Feb 02, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio communityaffairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about diversity and inclusion as we kick off Black History Month. Sulaiman Rahman, founder of Diverse Force joins Jennifer Rodriguez of Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Rutgers Law professor Stacy Hawkins who specializes in diversity law and Charles Gallagher an expert on ethnicity who is a professor at La Salle University. The newsmaker of the week is the MLK House in Camden. Investigator and activist Patrict Duff, who is the force behind the effort, explains the latest push to save it. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is Black History Untold, an identity series created by award winning journalist Sofiya Ballin. This year's installment is titled, "Revolution." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Fashpoint Extra: Hoping to save others, family of human trafficking victim shares daughter's story Jan 31, 2020

A Philadelphia woman who's 15 year old daughter fell victim to a human traffickers- is sharing their family's story. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Nicole and Jenay Brooks who are coming out of the shadows- with the hope they'll save others. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Kobe Bryant inspires Jan 27, 2020

The ripple effect of the impact and influence of the late Kobe Bryant is still being felt across Philadelphia. A local man who spent time as a kid playing basketball with the NBA giant before he was in the NBA shares his memories. Flashpoint Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Tasheed Carr, founder of Born Leaders Family. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Hair & identity, truancy or asbestos and a compassionate food truck Jan 26, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about hair and identity after Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley revealed that she has alopecia and is bald. Syreeta Scott, owner of Duafe Holistic Haircare joins Lori Tharps author of Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair and Chinere Wright, a hair stylist who suffers from alopecia. The newsmaker of the week is asbestos. Stephanie Marrero, a mother with three children enrolled at the Richmond School, opted to take her children out of schools and has kept them home until the Philadelphia School District deals with the issue. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is The Church of Christian Compassion See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Exonerated Theophalis Wilson is celebrating his freedom Jan 24, 2020

Theophalis "Bilaal" Wilson is celebrating his third day of freedom after serving 28 years behind bars for a triple murder he did not commit. He is the 12th person exonerated by Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's administration. Flashpoint host ans KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Bilaal and his attorney Jennifer Merrigan. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Newsmaker LeToya Ramseure & Michael Coard Jan 21, 2020

The newsmaker of the week is LeToya Ramseure. In 2018, she made headlines after she was jailed for killing her abusive ex-boyfriend. She and her attorney, Michael Coard discuss need for reforms in domestic abuse cases. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: The impact of #METOO on Philly leaders, #Freeletoya's acquittal & PhillyCAM Jan 19, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact the #MeToo movement has had on Philadelphia's leadership. Controller Rebecca Rhynhart joins Levone Cannady of the Health Masculinity Initiative at the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence and MeToo survivor Mae Larimore Johnson. The newsmaker of the week is LeToya Ramseure who made headlines after she was jailed for shooting her abusive ex-boyfriend. She was was acquitted in December. Her attorney, Michael Coard, joins in. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is PhillyCAM. Executive Director Gretjen Clausing and Len Webb a PhillyCAM radio and tv producer and Vice Chair of the board discuss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: The journey to forgiveness, from addict to advocate & nostalgic eyecare Jan 11, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the journey to forgiveness. Sister Cathy Nerney, Ph.D., director of the Institute on Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College who joins Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations, Dawan Williams, manager of the Restorative Justice Program at Mural Arts of Philadelphia and Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back outside of his North Philadelphia home and embarked on a forgiveness tour as part of his healing. The newsmaker of the week is Chekesha Ellis, a recovery advocate based in New Jersey. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is Dr. Kennard Herring, owner of Nostalgic Eyecare. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Philadelphia-based Gift of Life Donor Program shatters records for 12th year in a row Jan 11, 2020

Gift of Life Donor Program shattered records for the 12 years in a row as it leads the nation in the number of organ donors and organ transplants. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks to CEO Howard Nathan. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: #WeAreNotAtRisk Jan 07, 2020

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg reports a youth led, global campaign to change the narrative around young people has planted roots here in Philadelphia. The effort kicked off this week and will include workshops at schools across the city. Nia Eubanks-Dixon and Sophia Burns of American Friends Service Committee explain. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: 2020's new faces and reforms, Philly's school police chief & The Royal Mix Jan 06, 2020

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the many changes implemented in the Philadelphia region in 2019 and the impact going forward. Pennsylvania Rep Jordan Harris joins Jasmine Sessoms of She Can Win, Philadelphia Councilperson Bill Greenlee and Erika Almiron of Juntos for this discussion.The newsmaker of the week is Kevin Bethel, the new special advisor on public safety for the Philadelphia School District.Finally, the changemaker of the week is hip hop girl trio, The Royal Mix. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: City of Philadelphia will pay millions in settlement to wrongfully convicted man Jan 02, 2020

The City of Philadelphia will pay out over $4 million to settle civil rights claims brought by a man who spent 24 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit. His wrongful conviction was linked to two rogue detectives. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg has more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Holiday #digitaldetox, courageous conversations & Toys for Tots Dec 22, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about social media and cell phone addictions. We get tips on how do roll out a digital detox with Stephanie Humphrey, a nationally known technology and life expert and Jordyn Young, a University of Penn Researcher and co-author of the study, "No More FOMO: Decreased Social Media Use Leads to Decreased Loneliness and Depression. The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Argie Allen Wilson, author of "Courageous Conversations Connect: A Pathway to Reset Your Mindset With Intentional Thoughts From the Inside Out." The Changemaker of the week is Kevin Miller, a retired Marine who coordinates Bucks County Toys for Tots. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint:#genderneutralparenting; Philly's Sheriff elect & sustainable holidays Dec 15, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about gender neutral parenting. What is it? What isn't it? Is it the new way? Rory Cohen, psychologist, life coach and mother of a transgender son joins Joel Austin, founder of Daddy University, Amede Bennett of the Mazzoni Center who presents as non-binary and uses the pro-noun "they," Michelle Gillen-Doobrajh, owner of Tildie's Toybox and Chuck Hardy, father of a 7-year-old girl. The Newsmaker of the week is Sheriff-Elect Rochelle Bilal. The Changemaker of the week is Green Philly. Co-Founder Julie Hinder provides tips for holiday sustainability. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Changemaker Of The Week Dec 09, 2019

The Flashpoint Changemaker of the week was Shariea Shoatz, a teacher, public speaker and suvivor of child sex abuse. Her self-published book, "My Voice is My Superpower," is designed to prevent the type of miscommunication that many times is common with young victims. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Is organized labor growing? New #phillygop chair & stopping child sex abuse Dec 08, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about a recent wave of union organizing. Ioana Marinescu, a UPenn professor of Public Policy joins Evan Kasoff, President of Temple University Graduate Student Association, Rev. Dr. Mark Tyler, VP of the Board of POWER and Dean Malik, lawyer and outspoken conservative talk show host in this debate. The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Rep. Martina White, the new chair of the Philly GOP. The Changemaker of the week is Shariea Shoatz, a teacher, public speaker, and author of "My Voice is My Superpower," a book designed to prevent the type miscommunication that stymies reporting of child sex abuse. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: #LEROYEVANS' shot at justice, Cheyney gets a boost & #TYNIRAHBORUM Foundation Dec 01, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the case of Leroy Evans. The Chester man has spent nearly 40 years behind bars for the 1980 murder of Emily Leo aka "The Avon Lady." Attorney Michael Malloy, who represents Evans, joins Alice Evans on the show. The newsmaker of the week is Cheyney University, which received word this week it will keep its accreditation after years of uncertainty. President Aaron Walton discusses the historic black college's record turn-around. The Changemaker of the week is the Tynirah Borum Foundation. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Where do philly's guns come from?, Lesson on impeachment & Christmas card project Nov 24, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the origins of crime guns in the Philadelphia region. David Chipman of the Gifford Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence joins George Mosee of PAAN 1989 and Pennsylvania State Representative Movita Johnson Harell who lost her son, father and brother to gun violence. The newsmaker of the week is this marathon week of impeachment proceedings. Franklin and Marshall College political science professor answers questions the process. The Changemaker of the week is the Elizabeth Ross, founder of the Caring Kids Christmas Card Project. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Byron Allen vs Comcast; A Philly victim wants PA AG's help & DonCARES Nov 17, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio Community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Hollywood entertainment mogul Byron Allen's race discrimination suit against Comcast Corporation. David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast addresses Allen's claims publicly for the first time since the Supreme Court arguments. Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad and Rutgers Law School Constitutional Law Professor Stacy Hawkins join in this heated debate over the point of law that prompted the court to review the matter. The newsmaker of the week is Lisa Espinosa. The Changemaker of the week is the Donovan Forrest, founder and executive director of DonCARES of Philadelphia, Inc. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: PA chooses #marsyslaw, but a lawsuit blocks it, Kendra Brooks & NJ vet center Nov 10, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Marsy's Law amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution. On Election Day, Pennsylvania voted add the victims bill of rights statute to the state consititution. ACLU of PA legislative director Liz Randol joins Michael Coard, a criminal defense attorney and columnist, Jennifer Storm, victim advocate for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and LaQuisha Anthony a suvivor and victim's right advocate for this heated discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia City Councilperson elect Kendra Brooks. The Changemaker of the week is the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center; Senior Director for Community Relations of Spectra Care Foundation, Kathleen Van Stine is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Michael White and Keir Bradford-Grey Nov 07, 2019

It's been just three weeks since a jury acquitted Michael White of all charges except evidence tampering in the 2018 Rittenhouse stabbing death of real estate developer Sean Schellinger. He sat down for an interview for Flashpoint, alongside his lawyer, Keir Bradford-Grey, chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: The election no one's talking about; #michaelwhite speaks out post verdict Nov 02, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the 2019 General Election. Jasmine Sessoms, founder of She Can Win, joins David Thornburg, President and CEO of Committee of Seventy and Nick Field, a journalist who covers politics and culture. Then the newsmaker of the week is Michael White who is speaking out in his first post-verdict news interview. He joins his attorney, Keir Bradford-Grey, chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia. The podcast also includes comments from Mark Schellenger, the father of Sean Schellenger. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Dr. Yusef Salaam, Exonerated 5 Nov 02, 2019

One of the five men wrongfully convicted in the Central Park jogger case was the keynote speaker this week at the Pennsylvania Innocence Project 10th anniversary Celebration. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks to Dr. Yusef Salaam in a one on one interview. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Innocence Project Oct 29, 2019

The Pennsylvania Innocence Project will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year at the National Constitution Center. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg explains the non-profit has helped 17 wronfdully convicted people find freedom. Howard Scher and Nan Feyler are guests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Maternal mortality rates, Philadanco's succession, and creek preservation Oct 27, 2019

Host and KYW Newsrdio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's maternal mortality rates and resulting racial disparties. Samia Bristow, senior director programs for Matnernity Care Coalition joins Jatolla Davis, a midwife and certified nurse with Jefferson Health, Saleemah McNeil, a reproductive therapist and CEO of Oshun Family Center and Janayah Davis, a mother who survived a near death experience during child birth. The newsmaker of the week is Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and Philadanco. The changemaker of the week is Tookany/Tacony Watershed Partnership, Inc. Executive Director Julie Slavet is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Reform Alliance on probation reform Oct 25, 2019

In this Flashpoint Encore podcast, host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg brings back the interview with the newsmaker of the week: Reform Alliance. The organization was born out of rapper Meek Mill's struggles for freedom from kinks in the criminal justice system. Mill, who spent roughly a decade on probation, was sentenced to two to four years in prison for a non-technical probation violation in 2018, sparking a movement. Reform Alliance was created by Mill, Mike Rubin, Jay-Z and others to change the laws that lead to Mill's incarceration. Mill earned his freedom in recent months. Reform CEO Van Jones and Chief Legal Officer Monique Haughton Worrell discuss current efforts to pass probation reform om Pennsylvania. For more, go to reformalliance.com. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Lonnie Bunch III Oct 20, 2019

Lonnie Bunch III is the newly appointed Secretary of the Smithsonian. But Bunch got the gig after taking on the task of envisioning and then building the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg chats with Bunch re the endeavor and his new book "A Fool's Errand." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Benjamin Crump on book "Open Season" Oct 20, 2019

Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump who represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice and others will be in Philadelphia October 21st for a chat about his new book, Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks with him on why he penned the tome. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Diverse juries matter, reform alliance post Meek Mill & women composers Oct 20, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about diversity of jurors. In recent weeks, juries composed of a majority of people of color have been critical to a number of high profile, racially charged trials across the country. Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Carolyn Nichols joins civil rights and criminal defense attorney Kevin Mincey and Maida Malone, president of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts in this interesting discussion. The newsmaker of the week is the Reform Alliance. CEO Vann Jones and Chief Legal Officer Monique Haughton Worrell discuss current efforts to pass probation reform in Pennsylvania. For more- go to reformalliance.com. The changemaker of the week is Erin Busch, founder of Young Women's Composer Camp. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Hon. Jacqueline F. Allen on Jury Service Oct 19, 2019

There is an effort to reform the Pennsylvania laws governing jury service. The move is supported by jurists in the First Judicial District- who hope it'll encourage more people to respond to jury summonses. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks with Hon. Jacqueline F. Allen, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas administrative trial court judge. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Dr. William Hite on Ben Franklin High School Oct 14, 2019

In this Flashpoint Encore Podcast, we bring back the interview with newsmaker of the week, School District of Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. William Hite sat down with host Cherri Gregg days after town hall meetings with the parents of students from Ben Franklin High and Science Leadership Academy got heated. The Ben Franklin School building closed unexpectedly, forcing the district to find a temporary home. Dr. Hite explains how the school district has created a "Plan B" to prevent future scrambles, as they continue efforts to renovate aging facilities. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: College athletes & pay, plan for Ben Franklin HS & living beyond breast cancer Oct 13, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about compensation for college athletes. Pennsylvania Representative Melissa Shusterman of Chester and Montgomery counties joins John Allgood, Academic Director of the Executive Masters of Sports Business Program at Temple and Preston Brown, coach of the Woodrow Wilson High School Football team and a hall of fame player who graduated from Tulane University for this discussion. The newsmaker of the week is the School District of Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. William Hite discusses the plans for Ben Franklin High School. The changemaker of the week is Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Board Member Lu Ann Cahn is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, young Montco woman hopes to bring change by sharing story Oct 10, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Makenzie Clanagan of Montgomery County is warning teens about the signs of a violent partner. The effort comes from her own terrifying experience- which she only told to KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: A child goes missing- what to do, Dante Hailey's triumph and Laurel House Oct 06, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what parents can if a child goes missing?? Upper Darby Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood joins Ed Iannucci -- owner of Kim's Karate and runs the Safe and Sound Program and Eileen Law, a CIA Detective and President-Elect of the Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators. The newsmaker of the week is Dante Hailey. He shares his story of triumph over trauma. The changemaker of the week is Laurel House. Executive Director Beth Sturman is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: MacArthur 'genius' shares her word on empathy at Pa. Women's Conference Oct 04, 2019

Jesmyn Ward is a McAurthur Genius and two-time National Book Award winner. This week sge spoke to the 10,000 women who attened the Pennsylvania Women's Conference. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg caught up with the barrier breaker to discuss how her writing builds bonds across communities. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Rapper Freeway discusses his kidney transplant Oct 03, 2019

Rapper Freeway went into kidney failure and spent nearly hour years on dialysis. In February, he received a kidney transplant. He sits down with Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg in his first post-transplant interview to discuss the process and why he thinks its so important to share his story. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: House flipping duo-- be a good seller Sep 30, 2019

House flipping is big business in Philadelphia. But a pair of home grown real estate investers accused of "exploiting the poor and poorly informed" in a recent newspaper article is speaking out. Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke to Bryheim Murray and Kyle Easley of BK Partners about their company. She also spoke to Community Legals Services Attorney Michael Froehlich and real estate agent Algernon Allen about how owners can become better sellers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Inside look at impeachment, unseating a pol dynasty, pulpit police recruiters Sep 29, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impeachment process. Franklin and Marshall College political pollster Dr. Terry Madonna joins Dr. David Barrett a politcal science professor at Villanova University and David Dix, a political analyst and co-founder of Luminous Strategies. The newsmaker of the week is Jamie Gauthier, the democratic candidate running unopposed in November for Philadelphia's third councilmatic district. The changemakers of the week are Revs. Antoine and Juwan Bennett who are use their pulpit power to pull in police recruits of color. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA) Sep 25, 2019

In this encore of the Flashpoint podcast, we bring back our August 31st newsmaker of the week- Pennsylvania 4th district Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg discusses the meaning of an "impeachment inquiry" and why Congresswoman Dean signed on to the growing Democratic coalition calling for such a move over the summer. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Encore: Dr. Steve Rosenberg on vaping Sep 25, 2019

In this encore of the Flashpoint podcast, we bring back the newsmaker from the September 22nd show: vaping. Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Dr. Steve Rosenberg, a psychotherapist and smoking cessation expert who has helped more than 50,000 people quit smoking. He discusses the dangers of vaping and provides tools on how to quit. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Women murdered in Philly, facts on vaping and Mighty Fest Sep 21, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent rash of murders of women in Philadelphia. Jeannine Lisitski, executive director of Women Against Abuse joins Ikey Raw an activist who has been chronicling recent deaths of women and Carmen Pagan, a domestic abuse and homicide survivor who recently held a march in North Philadelphia, calling for attention on the plight of the women victims. The newsmaker of the week is vaping. Dr. Steve Rosenberg is the guest. The changemaker of the week is Mighty Writers. Founder Tim Whitaker is the guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Entercom serves pillars of community impact Sep 20, 2019

In this special edition of the the Flashpoint Podcast: Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Entercom Serves program, recorded at the new Entercom 2400 Market Street headquarters. Entercom sustainability partner Fairmount Park Conservancy is highlighted. Meg Holscher, Senior Development Director and Sara Hirshler, Membership Manager are guests. Entercom veteran and service members partner is Travis Manion Foundation. COO Josh Jabin is guest. Civic education is a one of the five pillar of the Entercom Serves program. Committee of Seventy Chief Advancement Officer, Lauren Cristella and National Constitution Center Chief Learning Officer Dr. Kerry Sautner are guests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint Extra: Interview with Stedman Graham Sep 17, 2019

In order to lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself--that is the premise of a new book by Stedman Graham. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with the New York Times best selling author ahead of his visit to the Museum of the American Revolution this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: Cuffing season aka winter love, Philly drug queen gets show & #Philly Sep 15, 2019

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about "cuffing" aka coupling season-- the time of the year when single people desire a relationship. Relationship therapist and founder of Connection Matters, Dr. Argie Allen, joins dating expert and author Kevin Carr, founder of CandiDate Amber Wanner and matchmaker and dating coach Jill Elliot of Sweet Beginning for this thoughtful discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Thelma Wright, author of With Eyes from Both Sides: My Life In and Out of the Game. The changemaker of the week is Peace Day Philly founder Lisa Parker. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Flashpoint: "I'm Listening" - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention In Our Community Sep 08, 2019

This special, one-hour edition of Flashpoint is part of Entercom's "I'm Listening" initiative which focuses on suicide prevention. Dr. Megan Spokas, psychologist, joins Dr. Zenida Heath a psychotherapist Ishan Hines, founder of My Brother's Keeper Cares and Noelia Rivera-Calderon, a suicide attempt survivor. The newsmaker of the week is Desse'Rae Stage, an artist, public speaker and suicide prevention advocate who runs LiveThroughThis.org. The changemaker of the week is the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Taskforce. Wendy Flanigan Co-Chair of the Suicide prevention task force and Sargeant Stephen Kingsdorf of North Hampton Police Department discuss the efforts to help first responders in crisis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Listen to stories of suicide attempt survivor: HughE Dillion, celebrity photographer Sep 08, 2019