We are living in a golden age of children's books written and illustrated by black authors and artists. I speak with the award-winning Carole Boston Weatherford about her latest picture book that highlights the significance of spirituals for a modern age.
http://cbweatherford.com
Celebrating its 25th year, City Year provides an extraordinary opportunity for young people 18–25-year-old. Corp members work with students in Philadelphia Public Schools and receive a stipend but also leadership training, education grants and a platform for taking their next steps in life. I talk with Darryl Bundrige, Executive Director & Senior Vice President, City Year Philadelphia.
www.cityyear.org/philadelphia
Twitter + Instagram: @cityyearphilly
Coded by Kids is creating opportunities for underrepresented young people to become tech and innovation leaders by providing education, resources and support. I chat with CEO Danae Mobley about the program and registration for the upcoming Innovation League.
https://codedbykids.com/
Register for the 2022 Innovation League
https://enroll.codedbykids.com/cbk-innovation-league/
Facebook: @codedbykids
Twitter: @codedbykids
Instagram: @codedbykids
But first what can we do to help make Philadelphia a cleaner and safer City? I speak to Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Streets Carlton Williams about recycling and the upcoming Philly Spring Cleanup Fall Edition which takes place on Saturday October 1st.
http://www.phillyspringcleanup.com/
https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-streets/
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