Great journalism is key to a strong democracy and you have a chance to nominate Black journalists who’ve reported on the African American Community and championed the issues of diversity and inclusion - thanks to the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists – but today (Sunday June 23rd)is your last chance to nominate.
http://www.phillyabj.com/
https://pabj.submittable.com/submit?fbclid=IwAR2-89DUV-iSaNSlUQSxtmQCjyWez6daB7GOpMuxiLnz85ee_MYIQFU5V9c

It’s officially summer as of June 20th and I hope you all have plans to get away or at least have family over for a barbecue. If you’re looking for a wonderful series of family focused events – you to look no further than Tandem in Chester June 27-30th sponsored by recording artist, producer and Chester Native Jahlil Beats and Keystone Family of Health Plans. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with Jahlil – working with superstars like Jay-Z, Meek Mill but still grounded and still committed to his community.
https://www.instagram.com/tandemmusicgroup/
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/this-event-was-brought-you-by-tandem-music-group-23232462762

It’s officially summer as of June 20th and I hope you all have plans to get away or at least have family over for a barbecue. If you’re looking for a wonderful series of family focused events – you to look no further than Tandem in Chester June 27-30th sponsored by recording artist, producer and Chester Native Jahlil Beats and Keystone Family of Health Plans. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with Jahlil – working with superstars like Jay-Z, Meek Mill but still grounded and still committed to his community.
https://www.instagram.com/tandemmusicgroup/
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/this-event-was-brought-you-by-tandem-music-group-23232462762

Great journalism is key to a strong democracy and you have a chance to nominate Black journalists who’ve reported on the African American Community and championed the issues of diversity and inclusion - thanks to the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists – but today (Sunday June 23rd)is your last chance to nominate.
http://www.phillyabj.com/
https://pabj.submittable.com/submit?fbclid=IwAR2-89DUV-iSaNSlUQSxtmQCjyWez6daB7GOpMuxiLnz85ee_MYIQFU5V9c

But first – as we come to near the end of Pride month – we take a look at the challenges of LGBTQ youth with Dr. Yvette Jackson Devereux Arizona’s assistant Executive Director, a recognized leader in LGBTQ Health care.
http://www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=june_awareness_month_2019

We’re going to start off this morning with some inspiration. The Philadelphia Office of Adult Education along with many generous sponsors including Comcast help the 2019 the citywide graduation at Temple University for students who passed their GED of HiSet exam and were entitled to receive their Commonwealth Diploma, There were some wonderful speakers including two graduates. Executive Director of the Office of Adult Education H. Naomie Nyanungo introduced them.

http://philaliteracy.org/

First I have to tell you I’d never heard of a racquet sport called Padel. Padel is in fact a sport that it’s advocate hopes will take root in the US the way it has in the rest of the world and we can experience it right here in Philadelphia. There’s an event kicking off the opening of a Padel pop up Friday 6-21 from 5-8 at Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center - 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127. https://allracquetsports.com/padel/

I have to admit – I’m very open minded when it comes to trying new things even though they may not fall inside the mainstream. Today I speak with Alexa Houser and Ambrosia Matthews - you’ve gotta love that name ambrosia about their work Alexa does work that involves tapping to unlock physical and emotional blocks– we’ll explain or and Ambrosia is a medium. Like I said – open mind :) Check out their podcast Inner Bloom about how to live a happier, healthier, more harmonious life, as you learn how to work with the universe, reconnect with your intuition and bloom from within. , as you learn how to work with the universe, reconnect with your intuition and bloom from within. https://www.innerbloompodcast.com/

One of the joys of mentoring is seeing your mentee grow into their potential. I speak with my former intern Chantelle Agbro who has taken her love of writing and produced a book aimed at connecting with the challenges many of us face as we go from girls to women. There will be a Book Launch for My Soul Told on Me
Sat, 22 June
Open Space
22 Jun, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Open Space, 1014 N Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
https://www.chantelleadanna.com/

It probably won’t come as a surprise to you but there is a higher rate of maternal deaths for women of color. I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. David Jaspan, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Einstein Healthcare Network who says the time has come for a major paradigm shift in gynecologic care. Jaspan describes Einstein’s efforts to serve this at risk group.
https://www.einstein.edu/obstetrics-and-gynecology

I chat with Jonathan Cameron founder of the Cameron Group dedicated to building young men from the inside out. The Cameron Group presents its 3rd Annual Leadership Conference for Boys Color. The purpose of this conference is to empower, educate and uplift boys of color. This year’s topic is “It takes a village to raise a Leader". The Cameron Group will offer workshops on Trauma, Finances, Character Development. Parents will be offered a workshop on " Helping your son deal with separation and divorce". www.thecamerongroup.info

Date: June 22, 2019

Place: Vision Academy Charter School

41 E. Baltimore Ave

Lansdowne, Pa 19050

12 Noon- 3:00PM

https://www.thecamerongroup.info/

This is Insight a show about empowering our community. I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill
It probably won’t come as a surprise to you but there is a higher rate of maternal deaths for women of color. I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. David Jaspan, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Einstein Healthcare Network who believes the time has come for a major paradigm shift in gynecologic care.
One of the joys of mentoring is seeing your mentee grow into their potential. I speak with my former intern Chantelle Agbro who has taken her love of writing and produced a book aimed at connecting with the challenges many of us face as we go from girls to women. But first I chat with Jonathan Cameron founder of the Cameron Group dedicated to building young men from the inside out.