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, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.
Episodes
September 29, 2023 • 27 mins
The 37th Annual AIDS Walk Philly takes place Sunday October 15th. I speak to Robb Reichard, Executive Director of the AIDS Fund about how the money raised provides emergency funds to individuals living with HIV that assist them in handling issues that can be a barrier to staying in treatment. Jacqueline Flores-Leyba, Manager of Care Services for Congreso, one of the agencies receiving funds talks about the impact of the unrestricte...
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September 29, 2023 • 29 mins
The 37th Annual AIDS Walk Philly takes place Sunday October 15th. I speak to Robb Reichard, Executive Director of the AIDS Fund about how the money raised provides emergency funds to individuals living with HIV that assist them in handling issues that can be a barrier to staying in treatment. Jacqueline Flores-Leyba, Manager of Care Services for Congreso, one of the agencies receiving funds talks about the impact of the unrestricte...
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September 29, 2023 • 10 mins
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati, interviews Elizabeth Way is guest curator of Ann Lowe: American Couturier at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and editor of the accompanying book Ann Lowe: American Couturier. Anne Lowe was a brilliant couturier who designed Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress when she married then Senator John F. Kennedy. Way discusses the retrospective exhibit featuring many of Lowe’s stunning gowns.
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September 22, 2023 • 15 mins
The 20th annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women will be held in person on October 19th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In honor of the conference, we're speaking with trailblazing women.
You may know Gail Devers as an Olympian and one of the fastest women alive, but did you know her Olympic dream was almost derailed by Grave's Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Deavers will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Pennsylvan...
You may know Gail Devers as an Olympian and one of the fastest women alive, but did you know her Olympic dream was almost derailed by Grave's Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Deavers will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Pennsylvan...
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There are few jobs more critical to the future of our children and our country than teachers. but it’s been more challenging than ever for those in the profession. Teach for America is working to provide a pathway to teaching we'll tell you how Teach for America is addressing the growing need for qualified teachers. Anna Shurak, Executive Director, Teach For America – Philadelphia talks about their program’s efforts to train the ne...
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September 22, 2023 • 31 mins
Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia is a privately funded program, whose mission is to provide financial access for students from under-resourced Philadelphia families to safe, high-quality, tuition-based schools. CSFP will start taking scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year starting September 27th. Keisha Jordan, CEO and Executive Director, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia gives us the details on who q...
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The NJ Arts & Culture Renewal Fund is hosting an in person Cultural Convening on Wednesday October 4 in Camden at the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront from 1:30 – 4:30pm with a reception immediately following. This interactive gathering will be an important move toward building community and engaging the voices of the smaller cultural organizations in New Jersey. I speak to Lynne Toye Executive Director, NJ Arts & Cultur...
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September 15, 2023 • 10 mins
The 20th annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women will be held in person on October 19th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In honor of the conference, we're speaking with trailblazing women have broken through glass ceilings, shattered stereotypes, and paved the way for progress and equality. Today we highlight Celeste Warren, Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck. Warren has been recogni...
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September 15, 2023 • 30 mins
Power Street Theatre in Philadelphia is a vibrant and culturally significant institution that stands as a beacon of artistic expression in the heart of the city. Founded with a mission to empower marginalized voices and create meaningful social change through the performing arts, this theater has become a driving force for inclusivity and representation in the Philadelphia arts scene. I speak to
Erlina Ortiz, Power Street Theatre, ...
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With the continual growth of infrastructure and urban development, there is a constant demand for skilled professionals in this field. From carpenters, electricians, and plumbers to architects, engineers, and project managers. We'll tell you about a Hiring Fair for construction and building trades professionals. sponsored by PHDC and JEVS Orleans Technical College. I speak to David Thomas, President & CEO of PHDC and JEVS Wales...
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September 15, 2023 • 9 mins
Sistahs In Transformation is a non-profit organization that provides Black and Brown women with a safe space to communicate and gain access to education and resources to help them transform and know “how to” apply these transformation tools that are important to them as they navigate mental and physical health, finances, relationships, self-care, parenting and community. The organization is hosting its 5th Annual Conference is - "D...
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September 13, 2023 • 10 mins
To mark the 2023 PA Conference for Women we are highlighting inspiring women leaders. I speak to Carol Lee Mitchell the head of small business, specialty, and consumer vehicle lending strategy at Bank of America.
https://www.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/
https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/
https://www.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/
https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/
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September 8, 2023 • 29 mins
There are growing opportunities in the legal cannabis industry. I speak with State Senator Sharif Street and Cherron Perry-Thomas, Co-Founder and Director of Social Impact at The Diasporic Alliance for Cannabis Opportunities about the Cannabis Opportunities Conference. www.senatorsharifstreet.com/daco23
Black Cannabis Week
We also feature an interview conducted by Kylie Minor, one of our Summer Work Ready Students about the
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Black Cannabis Week
We also feature an interview conducted by Kylie Minor, one of our Summer Work Ready Students about the
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To mark the 2023 PA Conference for Women we are highlighting inspiring women leaders. I speak to Carol Lee Mitchell the head of small business, specialty, and consumer vehicle lending strategy at Bank of America.
https://www.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/
https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/
It’s never too soon to get our babies primed for reading. We'll talk with Kimberly Garrison, Project Coordinator, Read, Baby, Read at the Fr...
https://www.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/
https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/
It’s never too soon to get our babies primed for reading. We'll talk with Kimberly Garrison, Project Coordinator, Read, Baby, Read at the Fr...
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September 8, 2023 • 10 mins
We bring you a special segment from our online feature CEO's You Should know featuring Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition.
Sharmain Matlock Turner CEOs You Should Know
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Sharmain Matlock Turner CEOs You Should Know
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September 1, 2023 • 29 mins
"Feria del Barrio returns to El Centro de Oro — The "Golden Block" between 5th and Lehigh on Sunday, September 10th from 1 p.m. I speak with Nasheli Ortiz González, Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueño, one of the sponsoring organizations, about the event. For more information visit www.feriadelbarrio.org.
We’ll talk about the controversy over the proposed Sixer's arena near Chinatown. I speak to John Chinn, Executive Direct...
We’ll talk about the controversy over the proposed Sixer's arena near Chinatown. I speak to John Chinn, Executive Direct...
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September 1, 2023 • 30 mins
"Feria del Barrio returns to El Centro de Oro — The "Golden Block" between 5th and Lehigh on Sunday, September 10th from 1 p.m. I speak with Nasheli Ortiz González, Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueño, one of the sponsoring organizations, about the event. For more information visit www.feriadelbarrio.org.
You never graduated and you want to obtain your high school diploma for free? We'll tell you about the School Distric...
You never graduated and you want to obtain your high school diploma for free? We'll tell you about the School Distric...
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September 1, 2023 • 10 mins
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks to Christine Schonhart, Director of the Central Library at Brooklyn Public Library about the "The Book of HOV," an installation created by Roc Nation to celebrate the life and work of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter.
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/exhibitions/book-hov
For the feature "What is Philadelphia Reading?" Vanesse speaks to Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson Chief of Curriculum and Instruction for The...
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/exhibitions/book-hov
For the feature "What is Philadelphia Reading?" Vanesse speaks to Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson Chief of Curriculum and Instruction for The...
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August 26, 2023 • 9 mins
Stigmas and other barriers often prevent people of African descent from seeking treatment for their mental illness. One of the primary barriers is a lack of Black mental health professionals. This fact has spurred the 988 Diaspora Campaign to develop a listing of local culturally competent mental healthcare providers in addition to promoting use of the 988 Lifeline to the African. Initiated by Fun Times Magazine and funded by the K...
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August 25, 2023 • 29 mins
When we look at substance use disorder and mental health issues we must look deeply into their connection with trauma. – That’s the goal of trauma informed training provided to health care professionals, counselors and caregivers by Lakeside Educational Network. I speak with President of Lakeside Gerald Vassar.
Website and social media handles and tags: www.Lakeside.net, https://www.facebook.com/LakesideEducationalNetwork/ IG: @lake...
Website and social media handles and tags: www.Lakeside.net, https://www.facebook.com/LakesideEducationalNetwork/ IG: @lake...
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