Bridging Philly
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 communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program.
Listen live on KYW Newsradio Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm & 7:30pm and Sundays at 5:30am.
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How to keep the conversation on Black history g...
Black History Month honors the history makers who made a difference in this country and in the community, but what happens when the month is over. This week Bridging Philly speaks with Executive Director of Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Chad Dion Lassiter, he shares his expertise with civil rights, diversity, and inclusion as well as how to keep the conversation on Black history going.
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$1.3 Million grant awarded to Temple University...
This week Bridging Philly is closing out Black History Month by highlighting Temple University's effort to unravel systemic oppression through advocacy, education, and scholarship. Assistant Professor, Civil Rights Attorney, and now led Director of the Anti-Racism Research Center, Timothy Welbeck, speaks on some of the toughest topics of racism and some solutions the research center is working to change in the community.
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Atlantic City is back to host the 2022 NAACP Na...
This week Bridging Philly discussed The NAACP annual Convention with Atlantic City NAACP Chapter President Kaleem Shabazz. Shabazz shares how this year's convention is going to focus and cater to the youth, issues within law enforcement, and Black businesses.
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Visit Philly Initiative invites local prominent...
This week Bridging Philly holds a group discussion focusing on the rich history of the National Panhellenic Council of Philadelphia inviting Visit Philly's chief innovation and global diversity officer, Rachel Ferguson to discuss their Black History Month initiative highlighting prominent members of the Black organizations and some of their favorite places in Philadelphia.
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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program commemorating Natio...
With the National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day coming February 7th, this week KYW's Racquel Williams sits with the Health Resource and Services Administrations, Dr. Laura Cheever on their efforts to raise awareness on HIV/ AIDs and the stigma impacting the community of colors.
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Bridging communities through art while survivin...
This week Bridging Philly focuses on Philly's small art organizations relying on relief funds to survive while catering to their communities.
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Local organizations continue the fight for huma...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month this week. Bridging Philly highlights two local organizations working to combat sex trafficking in Philadelphia and supporting women and children who experienced and overcame sexual exploitation.
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Bridging Philly Highlights Philadelphia's Helpi...
This week Bridging Philly highlights some helping heroes just in time for Martin Luther King Day.
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Managing Student Loan Debt in Temporary Repayme...
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End of the Year Flashpoint Special: Goal settin...
Out with the old and in with the new! This week Flashpoint ends the year discussing goal setting and the importance of self-awareness.
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A Flashpoint Flashback Special
This week Flashpoint brings back Northwest Victim Services Executive Director Melany Nelson and court and community advocate Wendell Louissaint to update us on their victim services and resources since the uptick of gun violence in the city.
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Flashpoint: Philly Nonprofit hits the streets w...
This week Flashpoint invited the Philadelphia Citywide Coalition Project's Co-Founder Charlotte Brown and Dr. Deshawnda Williams to discuss their ongoing prevention and intervention strategies against gun violence through their pop-up event.
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Flashpoint: Ertz Family Foundation efforts to d...
This week Flashpoint meets up with the Ertz Family Foundation to hear their latest project initiative with the Grace and Peace Community Fellowship building. Executive Director Lisa Ertz and Program Director Manager Kiersten Ferguson tell us how the House of Hope Project plans to develop and implement critical resources and services to the North Philadelphia community.
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Flashpoint: The Concrete Cowgirl rounds up new ...
This week Flashpoint rides out with Erin Brown, also known as The Concrete Cowgirl, and the Executive Director of Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, on the meaning of Horsemanship and how today's youth can benefit from equestrian programs.
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Flashpoint looks back: The best segments of 2021
This week Flashpoint is recapping the best of our segments from earlier this year.
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Flashpoint: Northwest Victim Services continue ...
This week Flashpoint brings back Northwest Victim Services Executive Director Melany Nelson and court and community advocate Wendell Louissaint to update us on their victim services and resources since the uptick of gun violence in the city.
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Flashpoint: Bringing youth to the forefront of ...
This week's Flashpoint focuses on the solutions to gun violence and hearing from youth and their perspective on how youth can make an impact in finding solutions to prevent gun violence.
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Flashpoint: Uptick in domestic homicide
This week Flashpoint discusses the domestic violence issue amid the pandemic and highlights the recent uptick in domestic homicide.
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Flashpoint: Local Philly Teacher has no fear of...
This week's Flashpoint is focused on education and critical race theory.
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Flashpoint: Local Sexual Violence Center Offer...
The recent tragedy of the rape of a woman on public transportation last week has sparked national outrage and resentment.
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Flashpoint: Help for families coping with losin...
Flashpoint is highlighting National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, which occurs every October.
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Flashpoint: Hispanic Heritage Month
This week Flashpoint highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and the growth and impact the Hispanic community has on Philadelphia.
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Flashpoint: Community relations and trust in media
This week Flashpoint dives into a deep discussion on the community relationship with and trust in media.
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I’m Listening: A Flashpoint special about suici...
In this special edition of the show, we explore the impact of mental health in Philadelphia youth amid COVID-19, the uptick of suicide rates in the LGBTQ community, and how communities of color break barriers within Black men seeking therapy.
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Flashpoint: Black doctors fight against myths a...
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