If I asked you to guess the number one killer of children and teens – what would be your answer?Shocking but true - It’s gun violence. I speak to Scott Charles Trauma Outreach Manager at Temple University about a collaboration between local hospitals to raise awareness about gun safety. www.HospitalsTogether.com
https://www.templesafetynet.org/

I talk to Michele Carreras Morales from Xiente about the work they’re doing to provide housing and other important services to under resourced residents living in the Norris square Neighborhood.
https://www.xiente.org/

I chat with members of a very positive musical group called Children of Adam Band. Joining me are Baba Kenya, Darien Ebo and John Walker. https://www.childrenofadamband.com/

First, a shout out to Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati who comes off another successful African American Children’s book fair. She partnered with City Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson to honor our Senior Vice President of Programming Derrick Corbett for his support of the event and there was a wonderful ceremony at City Hall this week.