Bridging Philly

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  • Flashpoint Extra: New book recounts story of one of the last slaves to cross Atlantic
    A newly released book chronicling the story of one of the last remaining survivors of the Atlantic Slave trade will be the topice of a discussion in Philadelphia next week. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg interviews Deborah Plant, editor of the never before published manuscript by Zora Neale Hurston.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    21 min
  • Flashpoint Extra: Jason's Letter, Film About Shooting of Unarmed Black Men
    Jason's Letter, a film about the shooting of unarmed black men will be screened in North Philadelphia. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sits down with Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner who was choked to death by police, as well as actress Claudia Jordan who appears in the film.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    15 min
  • Extra: New Book About Slave Trade Survivors
    A newly released book chronicling the story of one of the last remaining survivors of the Atlantic Slave trade will be the topice of a discussion in Philadelphia next week. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg interviews Deborah Plant, editor of the never before published manuscript by Zora Neale Hurston.
    21 min
  • Extra: Jason's Letter, Film About Shooting of Unarmed Black Men
    Jason's Letter, a film about the shooting of unarmed black men will be screened in North Philadelphia. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sits down with Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner who was choked to death by police, as well as actress Claudia Jordan who appears in the film.
    15 min
  • Flashpoint: Road Rage, Impact of Violence and Urban Music Health Fest
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about aggressive driving turned deadly. Newsmaker of the week is Terrance Harrell. He collates news stories and information about the violent homicides throughout Philadelphia to share it with the public. But part of his effort- is to illustrate to city residents the true impact of violent acts. The Changemaker of the week is Pennsylvania Care Associates, a non-profit that provides healthcare services to urban communities in the region.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio .
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    42 min
  • Road Rage, Impact of Violence and Urban Music Health Fest
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about aggressive driving turned deadly. Newsmaker of the week is Terrance Harrell. He collates news stories and information about the violent homicides throughout Philadelphia to share it with the public. But part of his effort- is to illustrate to city residents the true impact of violent acts. The Changemaker of the week is Pennsylvania Care Associates, a non-profit that provides healthcare services to urban communities in the region.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio .
    42 min

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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved…