Philadelphia Community Podcast

Democratic US Senatorial Candidate John Fetterman was hit with a stroke and atrial fibrillation on the eve of the PA Primary. What better time to raise our awareness about stroke during May Stroke Awareness Month? I speak to Dr. Deborah Crabbe, Cardiologist at Temple University Hospital and Professor at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University about warning signs of stroke, treatment...

PECO has announced applications are open for the Racial Equity Capital Fund, created to provide capital to minority owned businesses in partnership with RockCreek, one of the largest diverse-owned global investment firms and United Bank of Philadelphia. I speak to Romona Riscoe-Benson, Corporate Community Impact, Director for PECO about the Fund and the company’s other programs designed to remove...

Nurses have always been true superheroes but even more so during the pandemic. That's why I'm excited to share an interview with the winners of Independence Blue Cross Celebrate Caring Campaign which honors outstanding nurses. I speak with Lenore Sears – Health Care Stat Nursing Agency, Ann Coyle – Virtua Health Perinatal Bereavement Program,Bonnie Lynn – Horsham Clinic. The campaign added a speci...

Nurses have always been true superheroes but even more so during the pandemic. That's why I'm excited to share an interview with the winners of Independence Blue Cross Celebrate Caring Campaign which honors outstanding nurses. I speak with Lenore Sears – Health Care Stat Nursing Agency, Ann Coyle – Virtua Health Perinatal Bereavement Program,Bonnie Lynn – Horsham Clinic. The campaign added a speci...

BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier resource for black entrepreneurs, black-owned businesses, and career, tech, and money content for black people and is sponsoring the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit—the nation’s largest annual gathering of Black business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and wealth creators for an in-person event May 18-20in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Convention Center....

I had the privilege of speaking with two of the Recipients of the Juvenile Law Center Leadership Prize are leading lights whose inspirational careers are beacons for future generations and whose work has substantially improved the lives of youth. Please meet us online on May 12th to celebrate and honor our 2022 Leadership Prize winners: Dorothy E. Roberts, J.D.; Scholar, Professor of Africana Stud...

I had the privilege of speaking with two of the Recipients of the Juvenile Law Center Leadership Prize are leading lights whose inspirational careers are beacons for future generations and whose work has substantially improved the lives of youth. Please meet us online on May 12th to celebrate and honor our 2022 Leadership Prize winners: Dorothy E. Roberts, J.D.; Scholar, Professor of Africana Stud...

The Center for Global Africa (CGA) is an academic think tank incubated at Delaware State University (DSU) with satellite partners in Africa and throughout the Diaspora, that engages in research, consultancy, advocacy and enterprising practices for global African development. I speak to Professor Ezrah Aharone, Director of the Center for Global Africa about the ways the organization is promoting bo...

The McDonald’s jingle, the Law and Order theme: these are just a few of the sounds that allow us to immediately recognize a brand. I talk with Dave Allan, the author of Super Sonic Logos: The Power of Audio Branding who tells us the history of some of the most famous “sonic logos” from the people who created them. https://tinyurl.com/Super-Sonic-Logos You won’t want to miss my interview with Larry...

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 Fil...

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati talks about Floyd Cooper Day - honoring one of Children's literatures’ most celebrated illustrators during Children's Book Week May 3-9th. To talk about Floyd's legacy Vanesse speaks to Carl Lennertz - Executive Director of the Children's Book Council and authors Carole Boston Weatherford, Leah Henderson, and Sharon Langley. In addition to the many events sponsore...

April is National Healthcare Decisions Month, a time to educate the public about the importance of advance care planning, and inspire and empower everyone to put a plan in place. Having a living will could be one of the greatest gifts to your family. It allows you to name the person who should make healthcare decisions for you in case you cannot speak for yourself due to illness or injury. I speak...

April is National Healthcare Decisions Month, a time to educate the public about the importance of advance care planning, and inspire and empower everyone to put a plan in place. Having a living will could be one of the greatest gifts to your family. It allows you to name the person who should make healthcare decisions for you in case you cannot speak for yourself due to illness or injury. I speak...

Urban renewal in the sixties and seventies was supposed to revitalize neighborhoods living in poverty. Instead, this government funded program erased many black communities including a neighborhood in Athens, Georgia called Linnentown. I speak to author and activist Hattie Thomas Whitehead who chronicled efforts to seek justice on behalf of Linnentown and it’s first descendants in her book “Giving...

It’s been 50 years since the enactment of the federal Clean Water Act with the goal of making all waters across the U.S. “Fishable and Swimmable.” I speak with Eric Schaeffer, Executive Director of The Environmental Integrity Project who tells us the promise of the legislation is only half fulfilled. https://environmentalintegrity.org/ https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/clean-water-acts-promi...

Starting on April 18th the city of Philadelphia returns to indoor mask requirements. I speak with Deputy Health Commissioner Frank Franklin with the latest on COVID 19, guidance on vaccinations and masks as well as resources. www.phila.gov/covid19 There is a pressing need for organ donation. I talk about National Donate Life Month with Rick Hasz, Gift of Life President and CEO and transplant recip...

We love shining a light on extraordinary people and this morning we speak with Dixieanne James who is truly the definition of extraordinary. Initially contemplating a medical degree – James decided she could make a real impact on the health of communities including addressing health disparities in communities of color by choosing the path that has taken her to her current position. Since first spe...

Should you get a second booster shot? I speak with Jessica McDonald Science Editor of FactCheck.org about the latest information on boosters. https://www.factcheck.org/2022/04/scicheck-qa-on-second-covid-19-boosters-for-older-people/ Have you ever gone to the vet and come away having spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars? Or have you put off going – just because you know a vet bill would brea...

The work of Resolve Philly centers on improving how misrepresented communities are covered by the media. I speak Derrick Cain, Community Engagement Editor for Resolve Philly about their efforts to support journalism that thoughtfully considers how stories are found, framed and told. The organization also works to build a community of leaders and transform how communities engage with news and infor...

When young people have the arts in their lives – they do better – better in school and better in life. But so many young people lack access to high quality music education. That’s where Play on Philly comes in offering students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade music instruction and instruments to go along with it. And for students who are serious about pursuing a career in music there's there’s...

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) Central Europe has been dealing with the Ukraine refugee crisis from the beginning. I speak with Sebastian Rejack from Warsaw, Poland about their aid efforts. https://www.ajc.org/news/standwithukraine-fund-provides-support-to-organizations-aiding-refugees Back on My Feet Back on My Feet uses the power of fitness and community to motivate and support individuals...

Back on My Feet Back on My Feet uses the power of fitness and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence. I speak to Nicole Smith Director, Volunteer Services - Back on My Feet about ways volunteers can help. www.backonmyfeet.org La Liga del Barrio (LLDB) was founded in January of 2000 with the vision of using basketball and sports as a me...

Guest host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati speaks with James Beard Award winning Chef and educator Bryant Terry, author of Afro-Vegan and Vegetable Kingdom. Bryant Terry will be speaking at the Free Library at the Parkway Central Library Tuesday April 12th at noon on Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora. The event is free. To register go to: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/...

I speak with Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Streets Carlton Williams about the 15th Philly Spring Clean Up. The 2022 PSC will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9a- 2p. The Street Department’s signature event has served as the City’s largest cleanup event taking place citywide in a single day. Residents can register a project — including park and neighborhood cleanups — or register as a volun...

I speak with Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Streets Carlton Williams about the 15th Philly Spring Clean Up. The 2022 PSC will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9a-2p. The Street Department’s signature event has served as the City’s largest cleanup event taking place citywide in a single day. Residents can register a project — including park and neighborhood cleanups — or register as a volunt...