Bridging Philly

A couple of weeks ago  DJ DNice made history - when he hosted an all day  party on Instagram Live. Over 100-thousand people from around the world jammed for hours. To this fedora wearing DJ four hours in #clubquarantine. Well, a Philly artist named Chuck Styles has created an image of DNice that is sure to become iconic  but,  the image titled "LIVE HEALING"  is just one part of his series that documents life during this COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing.  Chuck's story and energy is amazing. Please check out my interview with the one and only Chuck Styles in this Flashpoint Extra podcast.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over American's "ism's" - racism, individualims, classism and capitalism- that are making it difficult or the country to stop the spread of the coronavirus.  Dr. Charles Gallagher, chair of the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department at LaSalle University joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a family physician and associate professor at Rowan University and John Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinese Development Corporation.

The newsmaker of the week is Shalena Broaster-Johnson.  She and her new husband, Odell Johnson, made headlines when they got married on March 19th, amid shelter in place orders.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Take it to the Streets Program.  Organizers Charlotte Greer-Brown, founder of The Elite 30 joins Yani Williams, founder of Your AOK Foundation are guests.

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talsk to Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth Kathy Bookvar about mail in ballots, the upcoming primary and changes to state licensing due to coronavirus restrictions.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over how to cope during the coronavirus lockdown. How do you follow the restrictions and stay sane? Dr. Carolyn Cannusico, director of research at the UPenn Medicine's Center for Public Health Initiatives and Dr. Frank Farley, Professor of Psychological Studies in Education at Temple University give advice.

The newsmaker of the week is liability due to covid19 restrictions. Former Philadelphia City Solicitor Shelley Smith, who is an attorney at Archer and Greiner and is a member of their coronavirus task force, provides and insight.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is group of Temple Students that is not letting coronavirus restrictions stop their efforts to promote participation in the US Census. Temple Professor David Brown, joins student Campaign leader Lauryn Edmondson.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg celebrates Women's History Month. She asks the burning questions about the shoulders on which many women stand. Newly elected Philadelphia City Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson's polical career began 20 years ago when then Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown visited her high school. Now she fills her at large seat.

The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller who discusses her ministry's effort to take on human trafficking.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Juwan Adams, who has signed up thousands for #BeTheMatch as he battles cancer.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions on the anatomy of the Latino vote. Rafael Collazo National Director of Political Affairs at Unidos US and host of the Found in Translation Podcast

joins Michelle Myers, Community and political reporter for Al Dia and Michael Toledo CEO of Centro Hispano. 

The newsmaker of the week is the coronavirus that is burning up headlines. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley discusses the city's roll out of protocols to stop the spread of the disease.  

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is EndoMarch.  Pennsylvania representative for the organization, Beth Kovacs, is guest.

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over the battle to open the nation's first safe injection site. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd Dist., joins Anthony Giordano, founder and president of Stand Up South Philly and Take Our Streets Back #Unite and James Gitto, a South Philadelphia resident who is the President and Zoning Chair of West Passyunk Neighbors.

The newsmaker of the week is Safe House. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who is on the non-profit's Board of Directors is guest.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Vision 2020.  Program director Joyce Lewandowski is guest.

 

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This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about how to tell the story of one's life when the legacy is complicated. Journalist and professor Linn Washington, reputation management expert and Temple University professor Gregg Feistman and author and blogger Feminista Jones discuss.

The newsmaker of the week is ACLU of Pennsylvania and New York Times Magazine reporter and creator of the 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah Jones and ACLU of Pa executive director, Reggie Shuford, discuss the upcoming celebration.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is UrbnSeek, a company that focuses on Funlanthropy. Founder Serita Lewis discusses their new Game Changers program.

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Encore of interview with newsmakers Debbie and Michael Africa Sr. The couple joined the MOVE organization in the 1970s and were part of the MOVE9 involved in the Rizzo-era altercation with Philadelphia Police. They, along with seven others, were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in prison for the August 8, 1978 shootout that ended with the death of Philadelphia Police officer James Ramp. Many have questioned the facts of that day, blaming the death of the officer on "friendly fire." After many years of working for their freedom, Debbie and Mike were paroled in June and October 2018, after spending roughly 40 years in prison. During their incarceration, the married couple stayed in contact. They renewed their vows with their children in April of 2019. Debbie and Mike discuss their enduring love story, how Debbie gave birth in a prison cell and the new life they are building today.

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Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg speaks with Faye Coleman, the author of "August With Love," a new book that tells the story of a love affair between the late August Wilson, a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright known for his impactful stories about the Black experience. Coleman shares love letters Wilson wrote to her mother Pat, during the 1960s.

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