Germantown Info Hub Hour

The Info Hub focuses on archival and preservation work. First, Rasheed speaks with Victor & Doriana from Ourchive , and then Maleka joins them to speak with Yolanda Wisher & Trapeta Mayson from ConsenSISphl .

Maleka Fruean chats with organizers from G.R.E.A.T. about their new Emergency Preparedness & Community Self-Reliance initiative.

On the 6/23/22 episode of G-Town Info Hub Hour, we partnered with Kouvenda Media to air their newest podcast centering the experiences of a mother helping her son on his journey to healing after an unfortunate bout with gun violence. "Stronger Every Day" tells that story. Rasheed also gives a short round-up of family-friendly events happening in and around the neighborhood this summer.

On the 6/9/22 episode of G-Town Info Hub Hour, we partnered with Kouvenda Media to air their newest podcast centering the experiences of a mother helping her son on his journey to healing after an unfortunate bout with gun violence. "Stronger Every Day" tells that story.

Rasheed is in conversation with Noire Life Media founder & editor-in-chief, David Chaney Jr., about his career, his time in Philly, and what it's like running an independently owned media company. 

Rasheed is in conversation about the Philly Children's Movement with two of its CORE group members, Charisse Moses & Ty Johnson. Rasheed also speaks to Bereavement Care Provider, Kaitlin Worden, about harm reduction and the upcoming "Always Beside You" event in Vernon Park.

Maleka and Rasheed speak to the Reviving The Village Walk and Fair organizers about their respective organizations and the anti-violence initiative happening on Saturday, April 30. Rasheed also does a weekly round-up.

The Hub speaks with Supreme Dow around National Poetry Month and Green Street Friends Reparations Committee members about a new initiative benefitting Black homeowners in Germantown.

The Germantown Info Hub pays homage to late G-Town Radio founder, Jim Bear. Also, Rasheed speaks with Jaron Olevsky about his new food forest project at Fernhill Park.

Maleka speaks to Karen Harvey and Michelle Crouch of the Philly Rent Control Coalition. Rasheed is in conversation with Black Soul Vintage owner Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo, about her upcoming move into a physical space. Rasheed will also do a reporter roundup.

In this short episode, Rasheed speaks with State Victim Advocate Suzanne Estrella & Philadelphia representative Annie Karlan about the functions of the PA Commonwealth Office of the Victim Advocate.

Maleka and Rasheed speak to Anthony Webb and Lindsay Stolkey of the GREAT committee. Webb then shares a poem he wrote about gentrification and development happening around him. Rasheed does a reporter round-up.

Rasheed speaks to authors of the new book, How We Stay Free: Notes on a Black Uprising , Chris Rogers & Fajr Muhammad. And to celebrate Valentines Day, Maleka and Rasheed air a series of "love letters" to the neighborhood. 

Maleka & Rasheed return for the first episode in 2022. They listen to an episode of the "Resolved" Podcast and speak with Resolve Philly Co-Founders & Co-Directors, Cassie Haynes & Jean Friedman-Rudovsky new changes for the Germantown Info Hub.

Maleka speaks to Nichole Thomas from the Urban Health Lab. Maleka & Rasheed listen to Shameka Sawyer's Germantown Voices narrative.

Maleka & Rasheed speak with the Philly Truce app creators, Mazzie & Steven, and then with Philly Herb Hub creators, Kelly & Desiree.

Maleka & Rasheed chat with Maragaret Robertson from the Participatory Defense Hub and Christa Barfield from FarmerJawn.

Certified Life Coach/Psychotherapist Sonya Kearney talks about healing and mental health and Billy Green speaks about their unique Barbershop, Odabu.

Trauma-informed therapist Iris Bowen talks about mental health in the Black community and photographer & filmmaker, Eboni Zamani, speaks about the significance of her Storefront Stories.

Rasheed reviews interviews conducted by Temple students about residents Howard Bailey, Douglass Rucker, Renny Molenaar, Rocio Cabello, and himself to explore their experiences in Germantown. Thank you Andrea Wenzel and students for this project. Here are the names of people who worked on putting these stories together. Rasheed Interview-- Asia Floyd, Sarina Mam, Rhiannon Rivas, Mary Sucro, Colin S...

This week on the Info Hub Hour: Joy Ike & Birdie Busch speak about the 'Paint on the Porch' sessions, Janice R. Jenkins gives listeners helpful tips for job-seeking and MALEKA'S BACK!

Rasheed speaks with Clayton Justice about the PCSB and Justina Ray about virtual learning during the pandemic. We'll also hear a song from G-Town resident, Joy Ike.