Bridging Philly

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg reports a youth led, global campaign to change the narrative around young people has planted roots here in Philadelphia. The effort kicked off this week and will include workshops at schools across the city. Nia Eubanks-Dixon and Sophia Burns of American Friends Service Committee explain.

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the many changes implemented in the Philadelphia region in 2019 and the impact going forward. Pennsylvania Rep Jordan Harris joins Jasmine Sessoms of She Can Win, Philadelphia Councilperson Bill Greenlee and Erika Almiron of Juntos for this discussion.The newsmaker of the week is Kevin Bethel, the new special advisor on public safety for the Philadelphia School District.Finally, the changemaker of the week is hip hop girl trio, The Royal Mix.

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The City of Philadelphia will pay out over $4 million to settle civil rights claims brought by a man who spent 24 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit. His wrongful conviction was linked to two rogue detectives. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg has more.

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about social media and cell phone addictions. We get tips on how do roll out a digital detox with Stephanie Humphrey, a nationally known technology and life expert and Jordyn Young, a University of Penn Researcher and co-author of the study, "No More FOMO: Decreased Social Media Use Leads to Decreased Loneliness and Depression.

The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Argie Allen Wilson, author of "Courageous Conversations Connect: A Pathway to Reset Your Mindset With Intentional Thoughts From the Inside Out."  

The Changemaker of the week is Kevin Miller, a retired Marine who coordinates Bucks County Toys for Tots. 

 

 

 

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about gender neutral parenting. What is it? What isn't it? Is it the new way? Rory Cohen, psychologist, life coach and mother of a transgender son joins Joel Austin, founder of Daddy University, Amede Bennett of the Mazzoni Center who presents as non-binary and uses the pro-noun "they," Michelle Gillen-Doobrajh, owner of Tildie's Toybox and Chuck Hardy, father of a 7-year-old girl.

The Newsmaker of the week is Sheriff-Elect Rochelle Bilal.

The Changemaker of the week is Green Philly. Co-Founder Julie Hinder provides tips for holiday sustainability.

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The Flashpoint Changemaker of the week was Shariea Shoatz, a teacher, public speaker and suvivor of child sex abuse. Her self-published book, "My Voice is My Superpower," is designed to prevent the type of miscommunication that many times is common with young victims.  

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about a recent wave of union organizing. Ioana Marinescu, a UPenn professor of Public Policy joins Evan Kasoff, President of Temple University Graduate Student Association, Rev. Dr. Mark Tyler, VP of the Board of POWER and Dean Malik, lawyer and outspoken conservative talk show host in this debate.

The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Rep. Martina White, the new chair of the Philly GOP.

The Changemaker of the week is Shariea Shoatz, a teacher, public speaker, and author of  "My Voice is My Superpower," a book designed to prevent the type miscommunication that stymies reporting of child sex abuse.

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the case of Leroy Evans. The Chester man has spent nearly 40 years behind bars for the 1980 murder of Emily Leo aka "The Avon Lady."  Attorney Michael Malloy, who represents Evans, joins Alice Evans on the show.

The newsmaker of the week is Cheyney University, which received word this week it will keep its accreditation after years of uncertainty.  President Aaron Walton discusses the historic black college's  record turn-around.

The Changemaker of the week is the Tynirah Borum Foundation.  

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the origins of crime guns in the Philadelphia region.  David Chipman of the Gifford Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence joins George Mosee of PAAN 1989 and Pennsylvania State Representative Movita Johnson Harell who lost her son, father and brother to gun violence.

The newsmaker of the week is this marathon week of impeachment proceedings. Franklin and Marshall College political science professor answers questions the process.

The Changemaker of the week is the Elizabeth Ross, founder of the Caring Kids Christmas Card Project.

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Hollywood entertainment mogul Byron Allen's race discrimination suit against Comcast Corporation. David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast addresses Allen's claims publicly for the first time since the Supreme Court arguments. Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad and Rutgers Law School Constitutional Law Professor Stacy Hawkins join in this heated debate over the point of law that prompted the court to review the matter.

The newsmaker of the week is Lisa Espinosa.

The Changemaker of the week is the Donovan Forrest, founder and executive director of DonCARES of Philadelphia, Inc. 

 

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