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What's Going On: Girl Scout Cookie Season - Extended!, Zaire Franklin & Shelice’s Angels, Happy Land
Insight Pt. 2: Girl Scout Cookie Season Extended!, Zaire Franklin & Shelice’s Angels, Happy Land, National Day of Rest for Black Women
🍪 Great News for Girl Scout Cookie Fans!
Craving Thin Mints or Caramel deLites? You’re in luck! Girl Scout Cookies are available longer this year—now through April 12! Get your favorites shipped directly to your door while supporting Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP). I speak with Amanda Harrity, Director of Product Program for GSEP, about the impact of this annual fundraiser and how your purchase helps empower young girls and support local Community Troops.
🔗 Order your cookies & support Community Troops: Buy Here
📲 Follow Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania:
🏈 Zaire Franklin & Shelice’s Angels: Empowering Young Women
Next, we turn to Philadelphia native and Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin. As an All-Pro Second Team selection and first-time Pro Bowler, Franklin’s leadership extends beyond the football field. In honor of his late mother, Shelice Highsmith, and his grandmother, Juanita Highsmith, he founded Shelice’s Angels—a nonprofit dedicated to mentorship, scholarships, and empowering young women to grow, learn, and succeed.
✨ Upcoming Event: Shelice’s Angels Inaugural Scholarship Gala
📅 Date: Thursday, March 20
📍 Location: The Switch House, 1325 Beach Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
🔗 For more info & tickets: www.shelicesangels.com 📲 Follow Shelice’s Angels:
📖 Rediscovering the Kingdom of the Happy Land
We also explore HAPPY LAND, a powerful historical novel that revives the nearly forgotten Kingdom of the Happy Land—a remarkable piece of Black history that was almost erased. This novel sheds light on land ownership and the resilience of Black communities in the post-emancipation era. I speak with Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the acclaimed author of HAPPY LAND, about the significance of this story and why it matters today.
🔗 Learn more: dolenperkinsvaldez.com
📲 Follow Dolen Perkins-Valdez:
💜 National Day of Rest for Black Women – March 10
Monday, March 10, marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women—a day to recognize the emotional, physical, and societal labor carried by Black women and to prioritize rest and well-being. In The Philadelphia Inquirer, columnist Jenice Armstrong shares why this day matters, especially as Black women remain one of the most loyal voting blocs in the Democratic Party.
📰 Read the full article: The Philadelphia Inquirer
If you need extra encouragement, The Nap Ministry is leading a movement to reclaim rest as a radical and healing act. Founded in 2016 by Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry reminds us: 🛑 REST IS RESISTANCE.
💤 Learn more: The Nap Ministry
Craving Thin Mints or Caramel deLites? You’re in luck! Girl Scout Cookies are available longer this year—now through April 12! Get your favorites shipped directly to your door while supporting Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP). I speak with Amanda Harrity, Director of Product Program for GSEP, about the impact of this annual fundraiser and how your purchase helps empower young girls and support local Community Troops.
🔗 Order your cookies & support Community Troops: Buy Here
📲 Follow Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania:
- Instagram: @girlscoutsepenn
- Facebook: GirlScoutsEPenn
- YouTube: GirlScoutsEPenn
- LinkedIn: Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
🏈 Zaire Franklin & Shelice’s Angels: Empowering Young Women
Next, we turn to Philadelphia native and Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin. As an All-Pro Second Team selection and first-time Pro Bowler, Franklin’s leadership extends beyond the football field. In honor of his late mother, Shelice Highsmith, and his grandmother, Juanita Highsmith, he founded Shelice’s Angels—a nonprofit dedicated to mentorship, scholarships, and empowering young women to grow, learn, and succeed.
✨ Upcoming Event: Shelice’s Angels Inaugural Scholarship Gala
📅 Date: Thursday, March 20
📍 Location: The Switch House, 1325 Beach Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
🔗 For more info & tickets: www.shelicesangels.com 📲 Follow Shelice’s Angels:
- Instagram: @shelicesangels
- Facebook: Shelice’s Angels
📖 Rediscovering the Kingdom of the Happy Land
We also explore HAPPY LAND, a powerful historical novel that revives the nearly forgotten Kingdom of the Happy Land—a remarkable piece of Black history that was almost erased. This novel sheds light on land ownership and the resilience of Black communities in the post-emancipation era. I speak with Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the acclaimed author of HAPPY LAND, about the significance of this story and why it matters today.
🔗 Learn more: dolenperkinsvaldez.com
📲 Follow Dolen Perkins-Valdez:
- X (Twitter): @dolen
- Instagram: @dolenperkinsvaldez
- Facebook: writerdolen
💜 National Day of Rest for Black Women – March 10
Monday, March 10, marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women—a day to recognize the emotional, physical, and societal labor carried by Black women and to prioritize rest and well-being. In The Philadelphia Inquirer, columnist Jenice Armstrong shares why this day matters, especially as Black women remain one of the most loyal voting blocs in the Democratic Party.
📰 Read the full article: The Philadelphia Inquirer
If you need extra encouragement, The Nap Ministry is leading a movement to reclaim rest as a radical and healing act. Founded in 2016 by Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry reminds us: 🛑 REST IS RESISTANCE.
💤 Learn more: The Nap Ministry
Insight Pt. 1: Greg DeShields: Elevating Voices Through Storytelling
Greg DeShields is Executive Director of Greg DeShields Consulting LLC, and the host of the podcast Something to Say with Greg DeShields. Launched in April 2024, Something to Say amplifies the voices of diverse personalities making a meaningful impact. With a focus on passion, perseverance, and resilience, the podcast explores how overcoming adversity can lead to transformation and success. As he gears up for Season Two, launching in April 2025, Greg joins us to share insights on his journey, exciting upcoming guests, and the power of storytelling to inspire change.
📲 Connect with Greg DeShields:
🔗 Website: gregdeshields.com
🐦 X (Twitter): @Gregd391725
📸 Instagram: @deshields751
📘 Facebook: Greg DeShields
💼 LinkedIn: Greg DeShields
📲 Connect with Greg DeShields:
🔗 Website: gregdeshields.com
🐦 X (Twitter): @Gregd391725
📸 Instagram: @deshields751
📘 Facebook: Greg DeShields
💼 LinkedIn: Greg DeShields
Insight Spotlight: Cleaning Up Philly: Mayor Parker’s “One Philly” Vision with Carlton Williams, PHL Office of Clean and Green
Cleaning Up Philly: Mayor Parker’s “One Philly” Vision
Philadelphia is working toward becoming "the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all." To achieve this, the Office of Clean and Green is launching initiatives to transform public spaces, improve quality of life, and engage residents in the fight against waste. 🎙️ Guest: Carlton Williams, Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green
Topic: How the city is tackling waste and engaging residents in neighborhood cleanups
📅 Mark Your Calendar!
🌿 18th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup – Saturday, April 5, 2025
💪 Get involved and help keep Philly clean! 🔹 More Information:
🌐 OfficeOfCleanAndGreen.org – City initiatives, enforcement updates, and community partnerships
🌐 PhillySpringCleanup.com – Sign up to volunteer!
Philadelphia is working toward becoming "the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all." To achieve this, the Office of Clean and Green is launching initiatives to transform public spaces, improve quality of life, and engage residents in the fight against waste. 🎙️ Guest: Carlton Williams, Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green
Topic: How the city is tackling waste and engaging residents in neighborhood cleanups
📅 Mark Your Calendar!
🌿 18th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup – Saturday, April 5, 2025
💪 Get involved and help keep Philly clean! 🔹 More Information:
🌐 OfficeOfCleanAndGreen.org – City initiatives, enforcement updates, and community partnerships
🌐 PhillySpringCleanup.com – Sign up to volunteer!
Insight Spotlight: LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm with Patricia King, PECO
Winter Assistance & LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm
Winter can bring financial strain for many families struggling to afford heating bills. Fortunately, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible households, ensuring they can keep their homes warm without the burden of repayment. With millions of dollars in assistance going unclaimed each year, PECO is working to spread awareness and help customers apply before the program deadline on April 4, 2025. You don’t have to be on public assistance to qualify, and with massive government layoffs, many families stand to benefit from this grant.
🎙️ Guest: Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement at PECO
Topic: How LIHEAP works and how eligible families can benefit.
🔹 For more information or to apply:
🌐 peco.com/LIHEAP
📞 PECO’s LIHEAP Hotline: 800-34-HELP-4 (800-344-3574) 📲 Follow PECO for updates:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/pecoconnect
📌 X (Twitter): twitter.com/PECOconnect
📌 Instagram: instagram.com/PECOconnect
Winter can bring financial strain for many families struggling to afford heating bills. Fortunately, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible households, ensuring they can keep their homes warm without the burden of repayment. With millions of dollars in assistance going unclaimed each year, PECO is working to spread awareness and help customers apply before the program deadline on April 4, 2025. You don’t have to be on public assistance to qualify, and with massive government layoffs, many families stand to benefit from this grant.
🎙️ Guest: Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement at PECO
Topic: How LIHEAP works and how eligible families can benefit.
🔹 For more information or to apply:
🌐 peco.com/LIHEAP
📞 PECO’s LIHEAP Hotline: 800-34-HELP-4 (800-344-3574) 📲 Follow PECO for updates:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/pecoconnect
📌 X (Twitter): twitter.com/PECOconnect
📌 Instagram: instagram.com/PECOconnect
What's Going On: LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm, Cleaning Up Philly, The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign
Winter Assistance & LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm
Winter can bring financial strain for many families struggling to afford heating bills. Fortunately, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible households, ensuring they can keep their homes warm without the burden of repayment. With millions of dollars in assistance going unclaimed each year, PECO is working to spread awareness and help customers apply before the program deadline on April 4, 2025. You don’t have to be on public assistance to qualify, and with massive government layoffs, many families stand to benefit from this grant.
🎙️ Guest: Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement at PECO
Topic: How LIHEAP works and how eligible families can benefit. 🔹 For more information or to apply:
🌐 peco.com/LIHEAP
📞 PECO’s LIHEAP Hotline: 800-34-HELP-4 (800-344-3574) 📲 Follow PECO for updates:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/pecoconnect
📌 X (Twitter): twitter.com/PECOconnect
📌 Instagram: instagram.com/PECOconnect
Cleaning Up Philly: Mayor Parker’s “One Philly” Vision
Philadelphia is working toward becoming "the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all." To achieve this, the Office of Clean and Green is launching initiatives to transform public spaces, improve quality of life, and engage residents in the fight against waste.
🎙️ Guest: Carlton Williams, Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green
Topic: How the city is tackling waste and engaging residents in neighborhood cleanups 📅 Mark Your Calendar!
🌿 18th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup – Saturday, April 5, 2025
💪 Get involved and help keep Philly clean! 🔹 More Information:
🌐 OfficeOfCleanAndGreen.org – City initiatives, enforcement updates, and community partnerships
🌐 PhillySpringCleanup.com – Sign up to volunteer!
Protecting Medicaid: The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign
Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for essential health care, from seniors in nursing homes to children and expectant mothers. However, recent proposals in Congress threaten to slash Medicaid funding, potentially stripping health care from 72 million Americans to finance tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations.
🎙️ Guest: Leslie Dach (pronounced Dock), Chair of Protect Our Care
Topic: The impact of these proposed cuts and how to protect vital health care 🔹 More Information:
🌐 protectourcare.org
📲 Follow Protect Our Care on social media:
📌 Facebook: /ProtectOurCare
📌 Instagram: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 TikTok: @ProtectOurCare
📌 Threads: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 Bluesky: @protectourcare.org
📌 X (Twitter): @ProtectOurCare
Winter can bring financial strain for many families struggling to afford heating bills. Fortunately, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible households, ensuring they can keep their homes warm without the burden of repayment. With millions of dollars in assistance going unclaimed each year, PECO is working to spread awareness and help customers apply before the program deadline on April 4, 2025. You don’t have to be on public assistance to qualify, and with massive government layoffs, many families stand to benefit from this grant.
🎙️ Guest: Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement at PECO
Topic: How LIHEAP works and how eligible families can benefit. 🔹 For more information or to apply:
🌐 peco.com/LIHEAP
📞 PECO’s LIHEAP Hotline: 800-34-HELP-4 (800-344-3574) 📲 Follow PECO for updates:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/pecoconnect
📌 X (Twitter): twitter.com/PECOconnect
📌 Instagram: instagram.com/PECOconnect
Cleaning Up Philly: Mayor Parker’s “One Philly” Vision
Philadelphia is working toward becoming "the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all." To achieve this, the Office of Clean and Green is launching initiatives to transform public spaces, improve quality of life, and engage residents in the fight against waste.
🎙️ Guest: Carlton Williams, Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green
Topic: How the city is tackling waste and engaging residents in neighborhood cleanups 📅 Mark Your Calendar!
🌿 18th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup – Saturday, April 5, 2025
💪 Get involved and help keep Philly clean! 🔹 More Information:
🌐 OfficeOfCleanAndGreen.org – City initiatives, enforcement updates, and community partnerships
🌐 PhillySpringCleanup.com – Sign up to volunteer!
Protecting Medicaid: The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign
Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for essential health care, from seniors in nursing homes to children and expectant mothers. However, recent proposals in Congress threaten to slash Medicaid funding, potentially stripping health care from 72 million Americans to finance tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations.
🎙️ Guest: Leslie Dach (pronounced Dock), Chair of Protect Our Care
Topic: The impact of these proposed cuts and how to protect vital health care 🔹 More Information:
🌐 protectourcare.org
📲 Follow Protect Our Care on social media:
📌 Facebook: /ProtectOurCare
📌 Instagram: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 TikTok: @ProtectOurCare
📌 Threads: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 Bluesky: @protectourcare.org
📌 X (Twitter): @ProtectOurCare
Insight Pt. 2: LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm, Cleaning Up Philly, The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign
What's Going On: LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm, Cleaning Up Philly, The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign February 28, 2025 • 30 mins Winter Assistance & LIHEAP: Keeping Families Warm
Winter can bring financial strain for many families struggling to afford heating bills. Fortunately, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible households, ensuring they can keep their homes warm without the burden of repayment. With millions of dollars in assistance going unclaimed each year, PECO is working to spread awareness and help customers apply before the program deadline on April 4, 2025. You don’t have to be on public assistance to qualify, and with massive government layoffs, many families stand to benefit from this grant.
🎙️ Guest: Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement at PECO
Topic: How LIHEAP works and how eligible families can benefit. 🔹 For more information or to apply:
🌐 peco.com/LIHEAP
📞 PECO’s LIHEAP Hotline: 800-34-HELP-4 (800-344-3574) 📲 Follow PECO for updates:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/pecoconnect
📌 X (Twitter): twitter.com/PECOconnect
📌 Instagram: instagram.com/PECOconnect
Cleaning Up Philly: Mayor Parker’s “One Philly” Vision
Philadelphia is working toward becoming "the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all." To achieve this, the Office of Clean and Green is launching initiatives to transform public spaces, improve quality of life, and engage residents in the fight against waste.
🎙️ Guest: Carlton Williams, Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green
Topic: How the city is tackling waste and engaging residents in neighborhood cleanups 📅 Mark Your Calendar!
🌿 18th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup – Saturday, April 5, 2025
💪 Get involved and help keep Philly clean! 🔹 More Information:
🌐 OfficeOfCleanAndGreen.org – City initiatives, enforcement updates, and community partnerships
🌐 PhillySpringCleanup.com – Sign up to volunteer!
Protecting Medicaid: The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign
Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for essential health care, from seniors in nursing homes to children and expectant mothers. However, recent proposals in Congress threaten to slash Medicaid funding, potentially stripping health care from 72 million Americans to finance tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations.
🎙️ Guest: Leslie Dach, Chair of Protect Our Care
Topic: The impact of these proposed cuts and how to protect vital health care 🔹 More Information:
🌐 protectourcare.org
📲 Follow Protect Our Care on social media:
📌 Facebook: /ProtectOurCare
📌 Instagram: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 TikTok: @ProtectOurCare
📌 Threads: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 Bluesky: @protectourcare.org
📌 X (Twitter):
Winter can bring financial strain for many families struggling to afford heating bills. Fortunately, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible households, ensuring they can keep their homes warm without the burden of repayment. With millions of dollars in assistance going unclaimed each year, PECO is working to spread awareness and help customers apply before the program deadline on April 4, 2025. You don’t have to be on public assistance to qualify, and with massive government layoffs, many families stand to benefit from this grant.
🎙️ Guest: Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement at PECO
Topic: How LIHEAP works and how eligible families can benefit. 🔹 For more information or to apply:
🌐 peco.com/LIHEAP
📞 PECO’s LIHEAP Hotline: 800-34-HELP-4 (800-344-3574) 📲 Follow PECO for updates:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/pecoconnect
📌 X (Twitter): twitter.com/PECOconnect
📌 Instagram: instagram.com/PECOconnect
Cleaning Up Philly: Mayor Parker’s “One Philly” Vision
Philadelphia is working toward becoming "the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all." To achieve this, the Office of Clean and Green is launching initiatives to transform public spaces, improve quality of life, and engage residents in the fight against waste.
🎙️ Guest: Carlton Williams, Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green
Topic: How the city is tackling waste and engaging residents in neighborhood cleanups 📅 Mark Your Calendar!
🌿 18th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup – Saturday, April 5, 2025
💪 Get involved and help keep Philly clean! 🔹 More Information:
🌐 OfficeOfCleanAndGreen.org – City initiatives, enforcement updates, and community partnerships
🌐 PhillySpringCleanup.com – Sign up to volunteer!
Protecting Medicaid: The “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign
Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for essential health care, from seniors in nursing homes to children and expectant mothers. However, recent proposals in Congress threaten to slash Medicaid funding, potentially stripping health care from 72 million Americans to finance tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations.
🎙️ Guest: Leslie Dach, Chair of Protect Our Care
Topic: The impact of these proposed cuts and how to protect vital health care 🔹 More Information:
🌐 protectourcare.org
📲 Follow Protect Our Care on social media:
📌 Facebook: /ProtectOurCare
📌 Instagram: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 TikTok: @ProtectOurCare
📌 Threads: @Protect.Our.Care
📌 Bluesky: @protectourcare.org
📌 X (Twitter):
Insight Pt. 1: VLS Journeys with Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati
Spotlight on Beau McCall: The Button Man
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with artist Beau McCall, known as “The Button Man” for his extraordinary work repurposing buttons into unique artwork. Originally from Philadelphia, McCall is set to transform select buttons gathered from the community into a special piece celebrating the rich musical legacy of Philadelphia International Records, the label that put Philly Soul music on the map
🖼️ The final artwork will be unveiled and displayed at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) in 2026.
How to Donate Buttons:
📍 Drop off at AAMP (701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
📅 Thursday – Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM
🔹 Leave buttons at the front desk or in designated bins. 📲 More Information: BeauMcCall.com
EVENT INFO: Button Drive! 📅 Dates: January 9, 2025 – March 30, 2025
📍 Location: African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP)
📧 Email: info@beaumccall.com
"What is Philadelphia Reading?"
Featuring Seraiah Nicole In her monthly segment, Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati interviews Seraiah Nicole, a dynamic Philadelphia-based singer, songwriter, and spoken word artist. Known for blending soulful vocals with powerful poetry, Seraiah uses her music to inspire, uplift, and advocate for social change. Her unique fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and gospel influences captivates audiences while delivering messages of empowerment, self-love, and community healing.
🌐 Connect with Seraiah Nicole:
🔹 Website: www.seraiahnicole.com
🔹 Instagram: @seraiahnicole
🔹 Facebook: @ssseraiah
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with artist Beau McCall, known as “The Button Man” for his extraordinary work repurposing buttons into unique artwork. Originally from Philadelphia, McCall is set to transform select buttons gathered from the community into a special piece celebrating the rich musical legacy of Philadelphia International Records, the label that put Philly Soul music on the map
🖼️ The final artwork will be unveiled and displayed at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) in 2026.
How to Donate Buttons:
📍 Drop off at AAMP (701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
📅 Thursday – Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM
🔹 Leave buttons at the front desk or in designated bins. 📲 More Information: BeauMcCall.com
EVENT INFO: Button Drive! 📅 Dates: January 9, 2025 – March 30, 2025
📍 Location: African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP)
📧 Email: info@beaumccall.com
"What is Philadelphia Reading?"
Featuring Seraiah Nicole In her monthly segment, Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati interviews Seraiah Nicole, a dynamic Philadelphia-based singer, songwriter, and spoken word artist. Known for blending soulful vocals with powerful poetry, Seraiah uses her music to inspire, uplift, and advocate for social change. Her unique fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and gospel influences captivates audiences while delivering messages of empowerment, self-love, and community healing.
🌐 Connect with Seraiah Nicole:
🔹 Website: www.seraiahnicole.com
🔹 Instagram: @seraiahnicole
🔹 Facebook: @ssseraiah
What's Going On: APM Job Fair, The Wilma Theater’s "The Half-God of Rainfall," Spirit: A New Docuseries on Comcast’s Black Experience
APM Job Fair
I speak with Nilda Ruiz, CEO of Asociación Puertorriqueños En Marcha (APM), about their upcoming job fair on February 27th, seeking passionate individuals to join APM’s Pradera adoption and foster care team. 📅 February 27, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 2637 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
📞 Call: 267-234-7427
Info 🔗 More
The Wilma Theater’s The Half-God of Rainfall
We also explore The Wilma Theater’s regional premiere of The Half-God of Rainfall (Feb. 11 – Mar. 2), a powerful collaboration with the Masculinity Action Project (MAP) focused on unlearning toxic masculinity. Guests include: 🎭 Jess Conda – Wilma’s Director of Education & Community Practice
🎭 Anthony Martinez-Briggs – Lead actor & Teaching Artist
🎭 Dwight Dunston – MAP Community Ambassador, artist, & activist
🎭 Toby Fraser – MAP Community Ambassador, gender-based violence facilitator 🔗 The Wilma Theater | Masculinity Action Project
📲 Follow @TheWilmaTheater, @map_philly, @sterlingduns
Spirit: A New Docuseries Premiering on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Next, I’m joined by Matt Howley, award-winning director, producer, and partner at The WorkShop Content Studios, to discuss Spirit—a compelling new docuseries following the inspiring journey of the George Washington High School cheer team in Philadelphia. Produced in partnership with Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, The WorkShop Content Studios, and FreshFly, Spirit highlights resilience, teamwork, and breaking barriers.
📅 Premiere Date: February 27, 2025
📺 Where to Watch:
🔗 Comcast’s Official Announcement
🐦 Twitter (X): @Comcast, @BlackExperience
📷 Instagram: @BlackExperienceOnXfinity
To support the team, visit: George Washington High School Cheer Team
I speak with Nilda Ruiz, CEO of Asociación Puertorriqueños En Marcha (APM), about their upcoming job fair on February 27th, seeking passionate individuals to join APM’s Pradera adoption and foster care team. 📅 February 27, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 2637 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
📞 Call: 267-234-7427
Info 🔗 More
The Wilma Theater’s The Half-God of Rainfall
We also explore The Wilma Theater’s regional premiere of The Half-God of Rainfall (Feb. 11 – Mar. 2), a powerful collaboration with the Masculinity Action Project (MAP) focused on unlearning toxic masculinity. Guests include: 🎭 Jess Conda – Wilma’s Director of Education & Community Practice
🎭 Anthony Martinez-Briggs – Lead actor & Teaching Artist
🎭 Dwight Dunston – MAP Community Ambassador, artist, & activist
🎭 Toby Fraser – MAP Community Ambassador, gender-based violence facilitator 🔗 The Wilma Theater | Masculinity Action Project
📲 Follow @TheWilmaTheater, @map_philly, @sterlingduns
Spirit: A New Docuseries Premiering on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Next, I’m joined by Matt Howley, award-winning director, producer, and partner at The WorkShop Content Studios, to discuss Spirit—a compelling new docuseries following the inspiring journey of the George Washington High School cheer team in Philadelphia. Produced in partnership with Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, The WorkShop Content Studios, and FreshFly, Spirit highlights resilience, teamwork, and breaking barriers.
📅 Premiere Date: February 27, 2025
📺 Where to Watch:
- Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity (Channel 1622)
- Xfinity X1, Flex, and Xumo Stream Box
- Xumo Play (a free ad-supported streaming TV app)
🔗 Comcast’s Official Announcement
🐦 Twitter (X): @Comcast, @BlackExperience
📷 Instagram: @BlackExperienceOnXfinity
To support the team, visit: George Washington High School Cheer Team
Insight Pt. 2. UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, Spirit: A New Docuseries Premiering on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity, UPenn Upward Bound
The 13th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Dr. Patrick M. Oates, Senior Vice President at EMSCO Scientific Inc., and Richard Lee Snow, Regional Development Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region at UNCF, join me to discuss the upcoming 13th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball—a premier fundraising event aiming to raise $1 million to support Philadelphia-area students in their pursuit of higher education.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1200 Filbert Street
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 10 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
🔗 More Info: UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
📞 Contact: Carolyn Starling Love – (215) 925-9044 | carolyn.starling-love@uncf.org
📲 Follow & Support:
Instagram: @uncf_philly
Facebook: UNCF Delaware Valley
Spirit: A New Docuseries Premiering on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Next, I’m joined by Matt Howley, award-winning director, producer, and partner at The WorkShop Content Studios, to discuss Spirit—a compelling new docuseries following the inspiring journey of the George Washington High School cheer team in Philadelphia. Produced in partnership with Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, The WorkShop Content Studios, and FreshFly, Spirit highlights resilience, teamwork, and breaking barriers.
📅 Premiere Date: February 27, 2025
📺 Where to Watch:
🔗 Comcast’s Official Announcement
🐦 Twitter (X): @Comcast, @BlackExperience
📷 Instagram: @BlackExperienceOnXfinity
To support the team, visit: George Washington High School Cheer Team
UPenn Upward Bound: Preparing First-Generation Students for College
Finally, I speak with a group of highly motivated students from UPenn’s Upward Bound program, which provides afterschool and summer college prep for students at Sayre, Overbrook, West Philadelphia, and Parkway West High Schools. We’re also joined by:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1200 Filbert Street
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 10 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
🔗 More Info: UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
📞 Contact: Carolyn Starling Love – (215) 925-9044 | carolyn.starling-love@uncf.org
📲 Follow & Support:
Instagram: @uncf_philly
Facebook: UNCF Delaware Valley
Spirit: A New Docuseries Premiering on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Next, I’m joined by Matt Howley, award-winning director, producer, and partner at The WorkShop Content Studios, to discuss Spirit—a compelling new docuseries following the inspiring journey of the George Washington High School cheer team in Philadelphia. Produced in partnership with Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, The WorkShop Content Studios, and FreshFly, Spirit highlights resilience, teamwork, and breaking barriers.
📅 Premiere Date: February 27, 2025
📺 Where to Watch:
- Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity (Channel 1622)
- Xfinity X1, Flex, and Xumo Stream Box
- Xumo Play (a free ad-supported streaming TV app)
🔗 Comcast’s Official Announcement
🐦 Twitter (X): @Comcast, @BlackExperience
📷 Instagram: @BlackExperienceOnXfinity
To support the team, visit: George Washington High School Cheer Team
UPenn Upward Bound: Preparing First-Generation Students for College
Finally, I speak with a group of highly motivated students from UPenn’s Upward Bound program, which provides afterschool and summer college prep for students at Sayre, Overbrook, West Philadelphia, and Parkway West High Schools. We’re also joined by:
- Joann Gonzalez-Generals, Director of UPenn’s Upward Bound Program
- Macy Smith, Associate Director of UPenn’s Upward Bound Program
- Pamela Edwards, Executive Director of VPSE, Office of the Vice Provost at the University of Pennsylvania