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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Flashpoint Extra: From victim to victorious Mar 31, 2021

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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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