Bridging Philly
Bridging Philly
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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Hosts Racquel Williams, Shara Dae Howard, and Antionette Lee examine the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program.
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Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Speaks out on Allegations of Prison CrisisThe Philadelphia Prisons have been at the forefront of the news for the past couple of months. KYW’s Racquel Williams sits with the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Prison Society on their investigation o… -
'We have to invest.' Childcare providers fight for equitable childcareChildcare providers, mothers, and educators rallied at City Hall for National Day Without Child Care on Monday in an effort to raise awareness of low pay. KYW's Racquel Williams was at this rally speaking to ma…
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Bridging Philly's Mother’s Day SpecialThis weekend we are celebrating Mother’s Day with KYW’s Racquel Williams, Michelle Durham, Carol Mackenzie, and Denise Nakano as they remember their mothers and discuss the ups and downs of motherhood. Family t…
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Kicking off Mental Health Month with MotivationMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and since the pandemic, many people have been keeping stock of what's important in their life. This week Bridging Philly sits with motivational speaker and life coach Joy Mo…
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Heart of Camden building places to call home while creating spaces to support their communityThis week Bridging Philly highlights a non-profit working to provide resources and support necessary to enable residents to live healthy, prosperous lives in a self-sustaining community. Hearts of Camden was or…
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Local non-profit trains canines in helping those in need through "Ruff" TimesThis week Bridging Philly highlights a local non-profit, Tri-State Canine Response Team, and their paws on the ground efforts for those in need. CEO and Founder, Janice Campbell joins KYW's Racquel Williams to…
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Black Maternal Health Week: Maternal Equity and the Impacts Doulas have on Pregnant Women.According to a 2020 report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Maternal Mortality Review Committee, half of the city's 26 pregnancy-related deaths could have been prevented. Between 2013 and 201…
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Making HistoryFor the first since the Supreme Court’s founding in 1790, a Black woman could sit on the bench. This week on Bridging Philly we highlight Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her process into the Supreme Court. Form…
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Women's History Month: Behind the Badge - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle OutlawAs we end Women's History Month, this week's Bridging Philly episode focuses on women working in male dominated industries. We highlight Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and the work she has don…
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Bridging the gap between Philly's Asian and Black communities through conversationsThis week Bridging Philly focuses on bridging the gap between the Asian and Black communities in Philadelphia. After a series of tragic incidents during the pandemic. Romana Lee-Akiyama, Director, Office of Pub…
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Philadelphia's Ukrainian Community is Supporting the Fight and Providing AidThis week Bridging Philly invited Honorary Consul of Ukraine, Iryna Maur, and President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Philadelphia Branch, Eugene Luciw to give their perspective on the conflic…
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How to keep the conversation on Black history goingBlack 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 Pen…
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$1.3 Million grant awarded to Temple University's New Center of Anti-racism ResearchThis 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 Ri…
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Atlantic City is back to host the 2022 NAACP National ConventionThis 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, iss…
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Visit Philly Initiative invites local prominent members of Black Greek Life to visit PhillyThis 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…
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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program commemorating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness DayWith 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 aware…
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Bridging communities through art while surviving COVID-19This week Bridging Philly focuses on Philly's small art organizations relying on relief funds to survive while catering to their communities.The senior vice president at the Esperanza Arts Center, Bill Rhoads,…
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Local organizations continue the fight for human trafficking awarenessJanuary 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…
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Bridging Philly Highlights Philadelphia's Helping Heroes in time for MLK Day of ServiceThis week Bridging Philly highlights some helping heroes just in time for Martin Luther King Day.After the devastating fire killing 12 people including 8 children in the Fairmount community, one organization sp…
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Managing Student Loan Debt in Temporary Repayment PauseThis week Bridging Philly launched its first episode focusing on managing debt, specifically Student Loans.Last year, U.S. Student Loan Debt totaled 1.6 trillion. The Biden Administration temporarily paused fed…
