Philadelphia Community Podcast
Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, Radio 104.5, 106.1 The Breeze and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.
Episodes
Stephanie Kosta, VP of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Freedom Region tells us about the Comcast Rise Program which provides resources and support for small businesses in the form of grants, marketing services, media campaigns, and technology upgrades to help these businesses grow and thrive. It was designed to address the disparities faced by minority-owned businesses, particularly in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 p...
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Want to know about one of the nation's best programs empowering Black Girls? I speak to Cheryl Wadlington, Founder of Evoluer House which is opening registration for its award winning Program. https://www.evoluerhouse.org/
Much of the rest of the show is about economic empowerment. Stephanie Kosta, VP of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Freedom Region tells us about the Comcast Rise Program which provides resources and support ...
Much of the rest of the show is about economic empowerment. Stephanie Kosta, VP of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Freedom Region tells us about the Comcast Rise Program which provides resources and support ...
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June 2, 2023 • 9 mins
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with celebrity chef Kyle Cuffie-Scott, the owner of Darnel’s Cakes. His company started as a cupcake fundraiser in the Fall of 2015 for World AIDS Day and is now a thriving retail business. Darnel’s specializes in breakfast, lunch and desserts that are carefully crafted by Cuffie-Scott, and Joseph Lope. This project is all in honor of Kyle's late cousin Darnel Scott, who passed in January of...
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Has this happened to you? Your partner showers you with affection and gifts. But once the relationship is established, those euphoric first weeks or months go dark and compliments turn to criticisms, the warmth and affection you enjoyed at the beginning evaporates and before you know it, you’re in an emotionally abusive and in some cases physically and you don’t know how you got there. It can happen to anyone, and it happened to su...
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May 26, 2023 • 30 mins
With the intersection of systemic anti-Black racism, sexism, and other forces of oppression, Black girls are subjected to especially daunting educational barriers. Education law Center has developed a report on the state of Black girls and how we can be the source of empowerment. I speak to student Amaiyah who contributed to the report and Paige Joki, Staff Attorney at Education Law Center-PA and Lead of ELC's Black Girls Educat...
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May 26, 2023 • 10 mins
How do we support the health of our animal companions without breaking the bank? Emancipet is a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide access to affordable veterinary care for everyone. Emancipet clinics provide access to preventative care office exams, vaccines,
spay/neuter surgeries, heartworm treatments, dental and special surgeries, and more at low and
discounted prices for those that need it most. I speak to Kate Kociens...
spay/neuter surgeries, heartworm treatments, dental and special surgeries, and more at low and
discounted prices for those that need it most. I speak to Kate Kociens...
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Through the Celebrate Caring campaign, Independence Blue Cross aims to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary efforts and dedication of nurses, acknowledging their tireless commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering a healthier community. The campaign serves as a platform to express gratitude, appreciation, and admiration for the selfless work performed by nurses each day. I speak to the awardees, Juneifer Riggins, RN, ...
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Philadelphia Academies provides supports to help students stay on the path to graduation and life sustaining careers. I speak to CEO Jay Vazquez.
https://www.academiesinc.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AcademiesInc/
https://www.instagram.com/academiesinc/
Twitter- @academiesinc
LinkedIn- academiesinc
Through the Celebrate Caring campaign, Independence Blue Cross aims to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary efforts and dedication of nur...
https://www.academiesinc.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AcademiesInc/
https://www.instagram.com/academiesinc/
Twitter- @academiesinc
LinkedIn- academiesinc
Through the Celebrate Caring campaign, Independence Blue Cross aims to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary efforts and dedication of nur...
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May 18, 2023 • 10 mins
The Documenters Network Initiative aims to make local government more transparent and accessible by recruiting, training, and paying Philadelphians to attend and take notes at public meetings across the city. I speak to Julie Christie, Director of Data and Special Projects at Resolve Philly.
https://resolvephilly.org/
Twitter: @resolvephilly
Instagram: ResolvePhill
https://resolvephilly.org/
Twitter: @resolvephilly
Instagram: ResolvePhill
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May 11, 2023 • 30 mins
Songs for Nobodies is a one-woman powerhouse performance that weaves the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Maria Callas throughout a mosaic of stories told by the everyday women who encountered these musical icons. Featuring the “flat-out spectacular" (Wall Street Journal) Bethany Thomas performing favorites like "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Crazy," and "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do," Songs for N...
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May 11, 2023 • 49 mins
We hosted the Children First Mayoral Forum with high school students from their Kids Campaign asking top Mayoral Candidates questions on what matters most to young people in the City. The event was streamed live from the Dunkin Music Lounge at iHeartMedia Philly. Three of the top candidates who were invited - took part - Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker and Rebecca Rhynhart. This is the broadcast version. This is the full uncut version.
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May 11, 2023 • 30 mins
We hosted the Children First Mayoral Forum with high school students from their Kids Campaign asking top Mayoral Candidates questions on what matters most to young people in the City. The event was streamed live from the Dunkin Music Lounge at iHeartMedia Philly. Three of the top candidates who were invited - took part - Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker and Rebecca Rhynhart. This is the broadcast version.
https://www.childrenfirstpa.org/
https://www.childrenfirstpa.org/
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May 11, 2023 • 10 mins
Songs for Nobodies is a one-woman powerhouse performance that weaves the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Maria Callas throughout a mosaic of stories told by the everyday women who encountered these musical icons. Featuring the “flat-out spectacular" (Wall Street Journal) Bethany Thomas performing favorites like "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Crazy," and "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do," Songs for N...
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May 5, 2023 • 30 mins
Philadelphia is the poorest big city in the nation, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, is hosting a special community action poverty simulation to help its associates and invited guests to better understand the impact of poverty on daily living. I speak to Joanne McFall, Market President for AmeriHealth Carit...
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May 5, 2023 • 28 mins
We continue our interviews with candidates running for Mayor with State Representative Amen Brown. https://amenforphilly.com/
First, we speak to Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight, founder and National Executive Director of Mother’s in Charge, celebrating twenty years of working to address violence in our city and supporting those who’ve lost loved one’s to violence. The organization is holding their 20th Anniversary Gala May 24, 2023 a...
First, we speak to Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight, founder and National Executive Director of Mother’s in Charge, celebrating twenty years of working to address violence in our city and supporting those who’ve lost loved one’s to violence. The organization is holding their 20th Anniversary Gala May 24, 2023 a...
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May 5, 2023 • 10 mins
Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with Oliver St. Clair Franklin CBE, Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland about the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. Franklin is also the subject of this month’s feature “What is Philadelphia Reading?” https://www.consularcorpsofphiladelphia.org/united-kingdom/
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April 28, 2023 • 29 mins
Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir fills us in on important voter information leading up to the May 16th Primary.
www.Vote.phila.gov Omar.sabir@phila.gov
We chat about a fabulous event coming up to support the Boys and girls Clubs of Philadelphia – The Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner on May 17th. I speak to Co-President and CEO of BGCPhila Lisabeth Marziello and Sophia Marziello, Manager of Strategic Support and Systematic D...
www.Vote.phila.gov Omar.sabir@phila.gov
We chat about a fabulous event coming up to support the Boys and girls Clubs of Philadelphia – The Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner on May 17th. I speak to Co-President and CEO of BGCPhila Lisabeth Marziello and Sophia Marziello, Manager of Strategic Support and Systematic D...
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The Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia ROC Collaborative is hosting the Real Resources for the People Street Festival on May 6, 2023, at the 4300 block of America St. starting at noon. I speak to Stanley Crawford Founder President and CEO of Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia and Kofi Asante Coordinator for Real Resources for the People event which will feature music, free giveaways, resources tables and more.
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April 28, 2023 • 10 mins
The Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia presented the third David McCullough Prize for Excellence in American Public History at the Museum of the American Revolution. In its first award year since the passing of its namesake, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, the prestigious honor celebrates individuals and organizations whose work engages the public and significantly impacts their understanding of American histor...
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April 20, 2023 • 30 mins
City Year is a non-profit organization that aims to address educational inequality by providing targeted interventions and support to students in under-resourced schools across the United States. Their primary focus is on improving high school graduation rates and helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. I speak to Darryl Bundrige Senior Vice President & Executive Director, City Year Phila...
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