We celebrate City Year, a national service program to unite young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service. I speak to Darryl Bundrige Executive Director and Vice President, City Year Philadelphia. I also talk with Sharif El-Mekki Founder and CEO, Center for Black Educator Development who will be honored at City Year's Red Jacket Gala on May 5, at The Fillmore
www.cityyear.org/philadelphiawww.thecenterblacked.orgIn four Years, we will be marking the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. PHILADELPHIA250 is the nonprofit designated by The City of Philadelphia to coordinate a people-powered, citywide, 250th commemoration in Philadelphia. I speak to Executive Director Danielle DiLeo Kim about how far Philadelphia and the country have come toward creating freedom and equality for all. It is also a time to recognize the injustices and challenges Philadelphians face every day and work together to create a stronger and more equitable city for all. A cornerstone program to Philadelphia 250'scommemoration is their public call, “Leave a Legacy” that asks Philadelphians to submit ideas or projects they’re currently working on that aspire to strengthen our City’s neighborhoods.
They encourage all who are interested in learning more about the Leave a Legacy public call to visit our
www.philadelphia250.us/leave-a-legacy www.philadelphia250.usPHILLY TRUCE DAY Culture Carnival combines entertainment and opportunities, resources, and inspiration - all designed to keep Philly’s youth safe and successful this summer and beyond. I speak to Atlas X from Philly Power Platform and Philly Truce who talks about PHILLY TRUCE DAY Saturday May 7th at Lighthouse Field 101 E. Erie Ave. 12 noon until.
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