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P.O.C and Eugene Thomas, President of Power Circle Mentors have a discussion on air about strategies to create safe spaces for youth particularly in the Frankford section of the city. Eugene also promotes the annual Frankford Day & Night Market is an annual celebration of culture, community, and creativity held in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia. Hosted at the iconic Frankford Chargers Field on saturday July 26th, from 2pm-8pm.

Guest host P.O.C sits down with Eric Marsh, the Director of Operations at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. Eric Marsh joins Evening WURDs to talk about the progress made, challenges and the community outcomes seen over time; along with the ongoing issue of gun violence in Philadelphia.

Communications Director, Genevieve Greene, and Vice President of External Affairs - Andrew McKinley from the Committee of Seventy joins P.O.C. to have a discussion primarily about Philadelphia’s FY26 city budget and how housing will be affected by it.

Guest host P.O.C is joined by the founder of Live 24HRS Robbie Long, which hosts popular event series in Philadelphia, is joining us to talk about Philadelphia’s nightlife and how that has been affected by today’s economy. They discuss the increase in popularity of Philadelphia and how business owners can benefit from the influx of attention the city receives.

Jasmine Westbrooks-Figaro is the co-founder of EatWell Exchange, an organization that works to decrease health disparities in low-socioeconomic communities while keeping culturally relevant foods on the table.

In honor of July being National Grilling Month and National Blueberry Month, Jasmine joins the show to talk about best nutritional practices during summer festivities such as cookouts, sporting events, concerts, etc.

The Summer Of Freedom Cultural Series is a sonic journey through historically significant Black landmarks in Philadelphia, hosted and executive produced by Solomon Jones. In this premiere episode, Solomon explores the legacy of Crystal Bird Fauset, who was the first Black woman elected to a state legislature in the United States. A trailblazer, a Philadelphian, and a figure too often left out of the history books, her story reminds us why it’s so important to lift up the voices of those who paved the way.

This special series is brought to you by Comcast and Keystone First, and is presented in partnership with the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia and the Society for the Preservation of Philadelphia African American Assets.

Majeedah Rashid is the Chief Operating Offer of the Nicetown CDC. It is instrumental in establishing a resident driven approach to community economic development and delivery of supportive services in Nicetown and surrounding communities. The Nicetown CDC concentrates on the local community's quality of life, safety, affordable housing options, land care and other citizen concerns.

She joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss more about The Nicetown CDC’s services and upcoming events.

Melvin Powell III and Saleem “Brotha Taaj” Sabree, the Co-Founders of Sync Production Group who is behind Philadelphia's the 8th Annual “All Love Block Party” presented by Black Soul Summer. The 8th Annual All Love Block Party presented by Black Soul Summer in partnership with Almost Famous Sync returns on Saturday, July 26th to shine a positive light on Philadelphia's creative economy. They are also joined by Lo-Fi artist Brynn. who is one of talents who will preforming at the event.

Pastor Cedric Jones of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Southwest Philadelphia and his life long friend Hermond Palmer sit down with P.O.C. to discuss financial literacy in the black community. The trio explore strategies and workshops offered by Mt. Zion Baptist Church to help people young and old with their finances.

Guest Host P.O.C. is joined by Scholar-Activist, therapist, and journalist Dr. Phillip Roundtree. Dr. Roundtree founded Quadefy LLC, which promotes wellness through public speaking and therapy, and YouGoodMan Inc., a nonprofit that offers free community groups for men within the City of Philadelphia. He joins P.O.C tp cover the tough topic of men's mental health, and Philadelphia's mental health as the city struggles to come to term with another major shooting.