Philadelphia Community Podcast

The very best nurses go above and beyond for their patients and so Its with great pleasure I interview three who are receiving recognition for their excellence through Independence Blue Cross’ Celebrate Caring – their  annual campaign to recognize outstanding nurses in the Greater Philadelphia region.  I speak to Allison Denman, MS, BSN, RN, SANE-A – Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Ja...

The very best nurses go above and beyond for their patients and so Its with great pleasure I interview three who are receiving recognition for their excellence through Independence Blue Cross’ Celebrate Caring – their  annual campaign to recognize outstanding nurses in the Greater Philadelphia region.  I speak to Allison Denman, MS, BSN, RN, SANE-A – Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Ja...

I speak to Wynne alexander civil right author, filmmaker investigative journalist and  WDAS  alum about the state of news in these polarized times.     WDAS History.org

In Street Smart Safety for Women, retired Deputy Sheriff Joy Farrow and technologist Laura Frombach, herself a survivor of a violent household, draw on their experiences both personal and professional to provide those answers. I speak to the authors about  educating women in personal safety and showing them a defensive living strategy and trusting in themselves can reduce their probability of beco...

I speak to State Senator Sharif Street about his upcoming "Community Baby Shower" on Saturday july 13th.  There will be free baby supplies and a host of resources for new parents.   Event Timing: SATURDAY, July 13, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Event Address: Aramark Student Training & Recreation (STAR) Complex., 1816 N. 15th ST (at Montgomery) Contact  (215) 227-6161 or Aissia. Richardson@pasenate.com...

Vanesse speaks to Dr.  Monique Wells,   founder Entre to Black Paris about the upcoming Olympics and her company that provides historical tours of Black Paris. https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/ Stephanie Daniel  Tennis Instructor, visual art instructor and art consultant will be heading to the Olympics.  Daniel provides this month's "What is Philadelphia Reading?"

It always seems too early, until it is too late. Advance directives, also known as living wills, are legal documents that allow you to name the person who should make healthcare decisions for you in case you cannot speak for yourself due to illness or injury. Advance directives also allow you to document the kinds of care you want, or do not want. I speak toJoanne Rosen, Chief Marketing & Publ...

First I speak with Josette Adams founder of Sequoya and Jaylin's Gourmet Barbecue Sauce who got her start with Brown's Shoprite business incubator program.  Adams is relaunching her barbecue sauce names after her children on July 1st 1-3 at Brown's Shoprite Market at 3400 Fox St.  Instagram: Sequoya.and. JaylinsGourmetFood Tiktok and Facebook: sequoyaandjaylinsgourmetfoods If I asked you to guess...

Talk with Chad Eric Smith, Senior Director of Communications and Brand Management for Mural Arts Philadelphia about forty years of supporting art that transforms communities. https://www.muralarts.org/

For the first time in five years, Philadelphia FIGHT is bringing its HIV Education Summit back to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., on Thursday, June 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.    Keep Going, Keep Moving, A Cure is in Sight is the theme for the event Philadelphia FIGHT will spearhead in honor of AIDS Education Month. The annual summit raises awareness about the latest innova...

Pennsylvania’s courts declared that our school funding system is unconstitutional because the quality of students’ education is determined by their zip code. This year lawmakers have a chance to end the underfunding via a proposed $1.8 billion increase for public schools and a long-term commitment to close the entire funding gap.  I’m joined by students who are part of Children First’s Justice in...

For the first time in five years, Philadelphia FIGHT is bringing its HIV Education Summit back to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., on Thursday, June 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Keep Going, Keep Moving, A Cure is in Sight is the theme for the event Philadelphia FIGHT will spearhead in honor of AIDS Education Month. The annual summit raises awareness about the latest innovat...

iHeartMedia participated in the annual NRG Choose to Give Media Flag Football Game which benefits Children's Hospital, Philabundance, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Nemours Children's Hospital.  I speak to Mike Rombach VP and General Manager for NRG Consumer.  .   https://www.picknrg.com/ The newly passed Philadelphia budget removes funding for syringes in needle exchange programs.  Residents in Ken...

 In advance of our 2024 "Sista Strut" Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by WDAS FM, Power 99 and Rumba 106.1 and supported by Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) - I speak to Dr. Oluwadamilola "Lola" Fayanju, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery at Penn Medicine.  Dr, Fayanju discusses the factors that have resulted in higher mortality rates...

I speak to Bonnie Earl, who received the WDAS FM Women of Excellence Sheroe Award for her work in the community especially around hunger.  She brought to my attention a potentially transformative program to create "corner stores" that carry healthy food, the space to prepare it, workforce development training -  that will also serve as a community Hub.  I speak to Alex Imbot, co-founder and CEO of...

The “Right2ReadPhilly” Campaign offers support and resources so busy families can do fun things together that are proven to help kids become strong readers. One is promoting The Freedom Schools Alphabet Song – a phonics base song founded by Black teachers at the Freedom Schools movement of the sixty’s Civil Rights era. I speak to Dr. Heseung Song, President and CEO of Mighty Engine, Elaine Wells,...

You see it every morning on the news. the overnight shooting. The police tape, the bullets encircled by chalk on the ground. New studies show coverage of gun violence can re-traumatize survivors. Two new studies published in Preventive Medicine Reports  and  BMC Public Health  led by corresponding author  Jessica H. Beard, MD, MPH, FACS,  Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma an...

I adopted by son Christopher in 1992 and I can’t begin to tell you how wonderful it’s been being an adoptive mom. I was able to manage the extensive costs but there are countless potential parents who simply can’t afford adoption. We’ll tell you about  wonderful nonprofit called Help us Adopt. First HelpUsAdopt.org, founded in 2007, is a national 501(c)(3) adoption grant program. HelpUsAdopt.org w...

Shine the Light on Sickle Cell is an annual community awareness campaign to celebrate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19 as proclaimed by the United Nations in 2008 and to advocate for a universal cure. Shine the Light on Sickle Cell is led by a collaborative of 34 nonprofit, community-based organizations in the Northeast United States whose aim is to increase awareness of Sickle Cell Dise...

Together with Forum Philly, the Penn Museum is hosting its inaugural Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 15—ahead of the official holiday—and admission is free for everyone. (Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm)  This family-friendly celebration marks the importance of June 19, 1865, commemorating the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States. In consultation with our community partner, Forum...

I speak with  Angela Wade about  what was lost when gun violence took her extraordinary son’s life. Joseph Emanuel Daniels III was recognized as a gifted mentor and coach who was first a volunteer at a basketball program at his son's school, which led to his hire as a coach and mentor.  He was killed Dec. 7, 2019.  Angela is featured in a documentary called “The Second Trauma” about how episodic r...

Interfaith Philadelphia, is a  nonprofit whose mission is to equip individuals and communities for interfaith engagement, builds collaborative relationships and stands in solidarity with our diverse neighbors.  I speak to Abby Stamelman Hocky, Executive Director of Interfaith Philadelphia about the organization and how its celebrating it’s 20-year anniversary.     https://www.interfaithphiladelphi...

Blues Babe Foundation (BBF) was founded by GRAMMY Award winning artist and entertainer, Jill Scott, in 2002 to nurture college-bound students of color, artistically and academically.  I speak to Interim Executive Director Aisha Winfield and scholarship recipient Temple student Kyla Gordon about what the organization means to young people. https://bluesbabefoundation.org/    On June 8th there will...

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd- Sgambati speaks to Frances Hoover , the Executive Director of Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse in East Fairmount Park.  Vanesse also speaks to music and radio icon Dyana Williams for her feature "What is Philadelphia Reading?" https://www.smithplayground.org/ Social media handles Instagram- smithplayground Facebook- Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Twitter...

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month – a good time to get a “Check Up from the Neck Up.”  I speak to Malik Gray, Program Analysis Supervisor at Department of Behavioral Health about a free online survey to check on your mental wellbeing and resources for those seeking help. https://healthymindsphilly.org/mental-health-awareness-month-988/     Philadephia has the highest poverty rate of th...