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Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM...
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Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.
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Philadelphia Community Podcast
Philadelphia Community Podcast
20 SEP 2024 · In today’s housing market, many aspiring homeowners face significant challenges when trying to buy their first home. I speak with David S. Thomas, CEO of PHDC, Philadelphia’s full-service community development organization, about the upcoming PHDC Housing Fair 2024. This event offers crucial resources for first-time homebuyers, as well as support for longtime residents needing assistance with home maintenance, renters, and contractors. The fair takes place on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Temple University Aramark STAR Complex, 1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
For more information, visit https://phdcphila.org/housingfair/.
20 SEP 2024 · October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of an issue that impacts 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and nearly half of the LGBTQ+ community. I speak with Katie Young Wildes, Senior Communications Specialist at Women Against Abuse, about available resources and the upcoming iPledge Campaign event. Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, at Noon in the Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard for a unified stand against intimate partner violence.
https://www.womenagainstabuse.org
https://www.facebook.com/womenagainstabuse
https://www.twitter.com/womenagnstabuse
https://www.instagram.com/womenagainstabuse
https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-against-abuse-inc
20 SEP 2024 · This week’s Presidential Debate brought the issue of Women’s Reproductive Rights to the forefront. To help us understand the current and future state of reproductive rights, I speak with Shannon Criniti, Acting Co-President & CEO and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at AccessMatters, a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to expanding access to sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for underserved communities. AccessMatters
https://www.accessmatters.org
https://www.twitter.com/AccessMatters4U
https://www.instagram.com/AccessMatters
https://www.facebook.com/AccessMatters
https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessmatters/ Â
In today’s housing market, many aspiring homeowners face significant challenges when trying to buy their first home. I speak with David S. Thomas, CEO of PHDC, Philadelphia’s full-service community development organization, about the upcoming PHDC Housing Fair 2024. This event offers crucial resources for first-time homebuyers, as well as support for longtime residents needing assistance with home maintenance, renters, and contractors. The fair takes place on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Temple University Aramark STAR Complex, 1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
For more information, visit https://phdcphila.org/housingfair/. Â
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to highlight an issue that affects 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and nearly half of the LGBTQ+ community. I speak with Katie Young Wildes, Senior Communications Specialist at Women Against Abuse, about available resources and the upcoming iPledge Campaign event on Tuesday, October 1st at Noon in the Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard—a call for unity and action against intimate partner violence. Women Against Abuse
https://www.womenagainstabuse.org
https://www.facebook.com/womenagainstabuse
https://www.twitter.com/womenagnstabuse
https://www.instagram.com/womenagainstabuse
https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-against-abuse-inc
20 SEP 2024 · One of the pleasures of my career has been mentoring young people, and I was thrilled to reconnect with one of my former mentees, Chántelle Adanna. Chántelle has blossomed into a literary artist, author, spoken word poet, screenwriter, and self-love/wellness advocate. In this episode, we explore her journey and the impactful work she’s doing to uplift and support other Black women writers.
https://www.chantelleadanna.com
https://linktr.ee/chantelleadanna
20 SEP 2024 · In today’s housing market, many aspiring homeowners face significant challenges when trying to buy their first home. I speak with David S. Thomas, CEO of PHDC, Philadelphia’s full-service community development organization, about the upcoming PHDC Housing Fair 2024. This event offers crucial resources for first-time homebuyers, as well as support for longtime residents needing assistance with home maintenance, renters, and contractors. The fair takes place on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Temple University Aramark STAR Complex, 1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
For more information, visit https://phdcphila.org/housingfair/. Â
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of an issue that impacts 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and nearly half of the LGBTQ+ community. I speak with Katie Young Wildes, Senior Communications Specialist at Women Against Abuse, about available resources and the upcoming iPledge Campaign event. Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, at Noon in the Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard for a unified stand against intimate partner violence.
https://www.womenagainstabuse.org
https://www.facebook.com/womenagainstabuse
https://www.twitter.com/womenagnstabuse
https://www.instagram.com/womenagainstabuse
https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-against-abuse-inc Â
 Finally, I chat with Susanne Christine, a performing artist, teacher, activist and founder of SCH Creative and Performing Arts, about the upcoming event Mothers Making Music and Moves, which honors Jean Carne, Dyanna Williams, and Felicia William. The event takes place on September 25th at Venice Island in Manayunk. The VIP reception begins at 5:00 PM, with the main event at 7:30 PM.
For more information, visit https://www.schcapa.org or https://www.schcapa.org/mothers-making-music-and-moves.
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13 SEP 2024 · Mark your calendars for the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia on November 7th! Get ready for empowering workshops, inspiring speakers, and networking opportunities with over 10,000 attendees. In partnership with the PA Conference for Women, we present Women Who Inspire. Today’s spotlight is on Susan Larkin, Executive Vice President and President of Core Commercial Markets at Independence Health Group, parent company of Independence Blue Cross.
Learn more about Independence:
- Website: https://www.ibx.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependenceBlueCross
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibx
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/independence-blue-cross
For more information about the conference:
- Website: https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2589269/www.PAConferenceforWomen.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaConferenceforWomen
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennwomen
- X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PennWomen
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13 SEP 2024 · In our special quarterly feature "Welcoming Works," host Anuj Gupta, CEO of the Welcoming Center, speaks with Pat Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, to challenge the often negative narratives about immigrants. They explore the crucial role immigrants play in shaping Philadelphia’s economic future.Learn more at:
https://welcomingcenter.org | https://philaworks.org
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13 SEP 2024 · In our special quarterly feature "Welcoming Works," host Anuj Gupta, CEO of the Welcoming Center, speaks with Pat Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, to challenge the often negative narratives about immigrants. They explore the crucial role immigrants play in shaping Philadelphia’s economic future.Learn more at:
https://welcomingcenter.org | https://philaworks.org
I’m also joined by Angela Giampolo of Giampolo Law Group for our monthly SpeakOUT feature, where we discuss key issues related to the LGBTQIA community. This week, we examine how the upcoming Presidential election could impact issues like marriage equality.
Learn more at:
https://www.phillygaylawyer.com | https://giampololaw.com
Mark your calendars for the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia on November 7th! Get ready for empowering workshops, inspiring speakers, and networking opportunities with over 10,000 attendees. In partnership with the PA Conference for Women, we present Women Who Inspire. Today’s spotlight is on Susan Larkin, Executive Vice President and President of Core Commercial Markets at Independence Health Group, parent company of Independence Blue Cross.
Learn more about Independence:
- Website: https://www.ibx.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependenceBlueCross
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibx
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/independence-blue-cross
For more information about the conference:
- Website: https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2589269/www.PAConferenceforWomen.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaConferenceforWomen
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennwomen
- X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PennWomen
Lastly, I recently covered the Presidential Debate featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Outside the National Constitution Center, protestors gathered, representing a diverse range of political perspectives. The standout moment of the day was meeting the Poets for Peace, a group advocating for unity through art and spoken word.
Follow Poets for Peace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreampoetforhire/?hl=en
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13 SEP 2024 · I speak with Keisha Jordan, CEO and Executive Director of the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP). CSFP is a privately funded program that provides financial access to safe, quality K-8th grade, tuition-based schools for children from under-resourced Philadelphia families, helping to increase their long-term economic and social success. The CSFP scholarship lottery application opens on September 17th. Apply online at https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2589269/www.csfphiladelphia.org/apply.Stay connected with CSFP:
- Website: https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2589269/www.csfphiladelphia.org
- Facebook: https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2589269/www.facebook.com/csfphiladelphia
- Instagram: https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2589269/www.instagram.com/csfphiladelphia
We then dive into the challenges facing the foster care system. I speak with Andrew Bridge, best-selling author of The Child Catcher and longtime advocate for foster care reform, along with Paul DiLorenzo, Executive Director of the Salem Health and Wellness Foundation. Together, we discuss meaningful solutions to improve the lives of children in foster care. Bridge will be speaking at an upcoming event hosted by the Salem Health and Wellness Foundation on September 26th at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carney’s Point, NJ, from 2-4 PM.Learn more about the event and the Foundation:
- Website: https://salemwellnessfoundation.org | Phone: 856-299-4460
Connect with Andrew Bridge:
- Website: https://www.andrewbridgeauthor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbridgejd
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bridge.9041
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bridge-667860210/
I recently covered the Presidential Debate featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Outside the National Constitution Center, protestors gathered, representing a broad range of political perspectives. However, the highlight of the day for me was meeting the Poets for Peace, a group advocating for unity through art and spoken word.
Follow Poets for Peace on Instagram:Â https://www.instagram.com/dreampoetforhire/?hl=en
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13 SEP 2024 · The show kicks off with an interview by Summer WorkReady student Lucas Gonzalez, speaking with Luz Aponte, Manager of Membership for Soroptimist International. This global volunteer organization is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment, and gender equality programs. Learn more at https://www.soroptimist.org.
Next, we tackle the critical issue of melanoma, a highly aggressive skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin cancer-related deaths. Unfortunately, it’s often detected later in people with darker skin tones, leading to severe outcomes. I speak with Dr. Tina J. Hieken, a surgical oncologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, about her study on the risks for Communities of color.Â
Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM...
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Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.
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