Philadelphia Community Podcast

PHL LIVE Center Stage is back! It’s a platform and competition designed to give musicians recognition and a career boost I speak to Philadelphia City Councilmember David Oh. From now through September 30th, musicians performing across a wide range of genres can upload videos of themselves performing original pieces of music to www. PHLLIVE.org . Little Smiles is a volunteer driven, non-profit 501(...

Doriana Diaz and Mars Santiago have created a unique space in the Germantown Neighborhood that facilitates connection through art, music, food and more. It's called JazzB0x, a speakeasy, shop, cafe and community coworking space. I reconnected with Doriana who I knew through our past connection with an arts organization to tell us more. Instagram @jazzb0x First - There is a lot of potential opportu...

From the archives an interview with Dr. Yaba Blay Author of “One Drop - Shifting the Lens on Race.” https://www.yabablay.com/

There's a wonderful event coming up next week - the 18 Annual Autism Beach Bash on September 11th. I speak to Liza Gundell, CEO Family Resource Network/Autism Family Services of NJ. https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/ https://autismfamilyservicesnj.org/ https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/autism-beach-bash-2022/ When it comes to career advancement you’ve heard about the importance of networki...

PHL LIVE Center Stage is back! It’s a platform and competition designed to give musicians recognition and a career boost I speak to Philadelphia City Councilmember David Oh. From now through September 30th, musicians performing across a wide range of genres can upload videos of themselves performing original pieces of music to www. PHLLIVE.org . When it comes to career advancement you’ve heard abo...

Guest host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati, interviews award winning children's book author and Indigenous Peoples Lawyer Traci Sorrell about her books that raise awareness about indigenous people's history and culture. She also speaks to Monique Greenwood, CEO of Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns for her segment “What is Philadelphia Reading?” https://www.tracisorell.com/ https://www.akwaaba.com/ https://tin...

The Velocity Fund directly supports Philadelphia-based artists by awarding grants up to $5000. Open to a wide range of experimental practices, particularly those that emphasize collaboration between artistic genres. I spoke to one of the recipients, Melissa Langer, a filmmaker working on an installation and film called “InExcess” which takes a new look at an old problem: illegal dumping in Philade...

Monday, August 29th at 7:00 AM on the first day of school – marks the Million Fathers March. Fathers, father figures, and mentors gather at the House of Umoja at 5625 Master Street (David Fattah Way) to march along with a motorcade of horses, motorcycles, bikes, and cars (for elders who may not be physically able to walk) to Tustin Field across from Overbrook High School to greet students, strateg...

WDAS FM's Mimi Brown is a broadcasting Icon. I had the privilege of interviewing her for a series of podcasts. In this edition we talk about her influence on the music scene. You can catch all of Mimi's Podcasts here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/482-mimi-browns-podcast-28384257/

I've signed up to join the American Association for Cancer Research Runners for Research team for the AACR Marathon Weekend. I speak with Kathleen Titus, Race Director for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, produced and managed by the City of Philadelphia. Titus gives us all the details on how to sign up for the World Class race that takes you through some of the City’s most iconic landmarks. http...

August Is National Minority Donor Awareness Month - but no matter who you are - I'm hoping this interview will convince you to sign up to be an organ donor - just as I have. I speak to Rick Hasz, President and CEO, Gift of Life Donor Program, Dr. Jerry McCauley, Medical Director Transplantation Service & Chief of Nephrology at Thomas Jefferson University, DeVaughn Alford, Donor Family Member and B...

August Is National Minority Donor Awareness Month - but no matter who you are - I'm hoping this interview will convince you to sign up to be an organ donor - just as I have. I speak to Rick Hasz, President and CEO, Gift of Life Donor Program, Dr. Jerry McCauley, Medical Director Transplantation Service & Chief of Nephrology at Thomas Jefferson University, DeVaughn Alford, Donor Family Member and B...

I've signed up to join the American Association for Cancer Research Runners for Research team for the AACR Marathon Weekend. I speak with Kathleen Titus, Race Director for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, produced and managed by the City of Philadelphia. Titus gives us all the details on how to sign up for the World Class race that takes you through some of the City’s most iconic landmarks. http...

National Institute of Mental Health which found that one in five youth are affected by a mental health disorder, and untreated mental illness has been shown to lead to increased risk of dropout, homelessness, substance abuse, chronic illnesses, incarceration, and possibly suicide. The state of Delaware has passed groundbreaking legislation that will go a long way towards helping our kids with ment...

We all seek to find our place in the world and author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich has written wonderful children's books that speak to that quest. Website: www.olugbemisolabooks.com Instagram: @olugbemisolarhudayperkovich Twitter: @olugbemisola First, if you are experiencing discrimination - there is a state agency that can help you find justice. I speak to Chad Lassiter, Commissioner for the Pe...

National Institute of Mental Health which found that one in five youth are affected by a mental health disorder, and untreated mental illness has been shown to lead to increased risk of dropout, homelessness, substance abuse, chronic illnesses, incarceration, and possibly suicide. The state of Delaware has passed groundbreaking legislation that will go a long way towards helping our kids with ment...

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with Dr. Monique Y. Wells. She and her husband, Tom Reeves, founded Entrée to Black Paris (ETBP) tours because of the consistently increasing demand for tours and activities that feature the history, culture, and contemporary life of African Americans and the larger African diaspora in Paris. https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/ Vanesse also speaks with Tiny...

There are no simple solutions to ending violence in our city - but one piece is supporting returning citizens to help break the cycle of incarceration. That's what Mothers in Charge is doing through their re-entry program for women. We'll talk with Mother's in Charge co-Founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight and Dayna Chandler who is a shining example of what a person can achieve if given a second ch...

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with Dr. Monique Y. Wells. She and her husband, Tom Reeves, founded Entrée to Black Paris (ETBP) tours because of the consistently increasing demand for tours and activities that feature the history, culture, and contemporary life of African Americans and the larger African diaspora in Paris. https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/ Vanesse also speaks with Tiny...

The 11th annual BlackStar Film Festival takes place August 3-7, 2022. The Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global Indigenous communities, highlighting films by Black, Brown and Indigenous artists from around the world. The event will be offered in a hybrid format, with select in person screenings, live programs, and panels a...

Defense attorneys for three former Sharon Hill police officers charged with killing 8-year-old Fanta Bility after a high school football game are asking a judge to dismiss manslaughter charges against them. I speak with Malcolm Yate, Convenor of the Delaware County Black Caucus about the case and why a coalition of concerned citizens is demanding justice for Fanta. delcoblackcaucus@gmail.com The 1...

I chat with WDAS FM's Mimi Brown who will have a street named after her in West Philly this week. First, a conversation with filmmaker and educator Todd Inman, the founder of Award-Winning Film and TV Production company Tinman Creative Productions. Todd talks about his workshop program for youth age 7-17 called Act Successful which uses the art of filmmaking to inspire youth to live a life of prod...

The heatwave is on! I speak to PECO's Madison Davis who has tips on conserving energy and resources for customers who need financial assistance paying their bill. www.peco.com/waystosave www.peco.com/help . Customers can track their energy use, set up high usage alerts, get tips on how to reduce energy costs, and learn which appliances use the most energy: https://www.peco.com/myaccount , Legendar...

The heatwave is on! I speak to PECO's Madison Davis who has tips on conserving energy and resources for customers who need financial assistance paying their bill. www.peco.com/waystosave www.peco.com/help . Customers can track their energy use, set up high usage alerts, get tips on how to reduce energy costs, and learn which appliances use the most energy: https://www.peco.com/myaccount , Legendar...

From the archives: I speak to the author of The Audacity of Hoop, celebrated sportswriter Alexander Wolff who examines Barack Obama, the person and president, through basketball. This game helped Obama explore his identity, keep a cool head, impress his future wife, and define himself as a candidate. https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Hoop-Basketball-Age-Obama/dp/1439913099