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The Author Events Series presents Judy Giesberg & Lee Hawkins | Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families AND I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free REGISTER In Conversation with Cherri Gregg Judith Giesberg draws on the archive that she founded--containing almost five thousand letters and advertisements placed by members of the Freedom Generation--to compile these stories in a narrative form for the first time. Her in-depth research turned up additional information about the writers, their families, and their enslavers. With this critical context, she recounts the moving stories of the people who placed the advertisements, the loved ones they tried to find, and the outcome of their quests to reunite. This story underscores the cruelest horror of slavery--the forced breakup of families--and the resilience and determination of the formerly enslaved. Thoughtful, heart-wrenching, and illuminating, Last Seen finally gives this lesser-known aspect of slavery the attention it deserves. I Am Nobody's Slave tells the story of one Black family's pursuit of the American Dream through the impacts of systemic racism and racial violence. This book examines how trauma from enslavement and Jim Crow shaped their outlook on thriving in America, influenced each generation, and how they succeeded despite these challenges. To their suburban Minnesotan neighbors, the Hawkinses were an ideal American family, embodying strength and success. However, behind closed doors, they faced the legacy of enslavement and apartheid. Lee Hawkins, Sr. often exhibited rage, leaving his children anxious and curious about his protective view of the world. Thirty years later, his son uncovered the reasons for his father's anxiety and occasional violence. Through research, he discovered violent deaths in his family for every generation since slavery, mostly due to white-on-Black murders, and how white enslavers impacted the family's customs. Hawkins explores the role of racism-triggered childhood trauma and chronic stress in shortening his ancestors' lives, using genetic testing, reporting, and historical data to craft a moving family portrait. This book shows how genealogical research can educate and heal Americans of all races, revealing through their story the story of America--a journey of struggle, resilience, and the heavy cost of ultimate success. The 2024/25 Author Events Series is presented by Comcast. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 2/6/2025)

The Author Events Series presents Andre Robert Lee | A Conversation with the Documentary Filmmaker and Author REGISTER In Conversation with Cherri Gregg André Robert Lee most recently served as the Executive Producer of Notes From America With Kai Wright. The show is broadcast from WNYC, the largest public radio station in America. André was the driving force behind the show's expansion from 80 NPR stations to over 120 stations. André was tasked with reshaping and redesigning the live radio show. He is also a Film Maker, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Writer, and Educator. André has committed his entire career to building an army of change agents. His process includes Many Things; New York City Public Schools, The Ford Foundation, Miramax Films, Urbanworld, Film Movement, Diana Ross, BET, Universal, PBS, HBO, Sundance, Picturehouse, and Dreamworks. André directed and produced The Prep School Negro and served as producer on the documentary I'm Not Racist...Am I? André created The Election Effects Project for Paramount TV. André told the story of incarcerated youth in Richmond with the award-winning film Virtually Free. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. The views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees. (recorded 11/6/2024)

We began with a round-table discussion with Executive Director of Community Design Collaborative (CDC) Tya Winn, Kiersten Hanna from KLYR Rum, and Kris Parsons of Kris Parsons PR regarding CDC's Leverage Event happening June 18th, 2024 at The Center for Design Philadelphia from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.  The Leverage Award Reception themed “Our Home, Our Neighborhoods”, will highlight several schematic design projects led by the Community Design Collaborative from neighborhoods across Philadelphia.  And Kris Parsons proudly discussed the details on what guests can look forward to dining on during the event! local Chefs, Attendees can also sample the signature cocktail for the event: The Developer's Daiquiri from KLYR. KLYR's representative, Kiersten Hanna joined us to highlight their new rum which is redefining the industry with its new distilling process.  You can also look forward to meeting Cherri Gregg, WHYY Anchor and Afternoon Co-host for Studio 2 Podcast will Emcee the event. Also look for Philly Current (PC) Magazine, and your favorite host, Amaris Pollock from Food, Farm and Chefs Podcast! And for anyone interested in sponsorship and ticket opportunities, they are available at https://cdesignc.org/events/leverage-2024.We continued our show by celebrating Mother's Day, and highlighting two amazing mother's who went to great lengths to focus on the health and well-being of their families and friends by starting businesses to offer nutrient-dense foods.Hillary Stecher and her husband grew up in farming households, and both shared a passion to continue that tradition with their own growing family.  So, when their son refused to eat chicken because of its texture, Hillary and her husband decided to enter into chicken farming.  Today, they raise chickens on the family's original homestead along with vegetables, focusing on sustainability and organic practices, and offering farm-fresh proteins and produce inside The Farmer's Market...a shop on the farm that is located in Mt. Royal in NJ.  The new season opening day is on May 10th, just in time for the weekend!  So make plans for the whole family, as they have an engaging group of livestock for the kids to meet & feed treats to while you pick up some nutritious food to eat!  Be sure to keep an eye out on their socials for any exciting news that might pop up!  Visit https://farmersmarketnj.com for more information and hours of operation!Being a mother can be exhausting, with all the energy burned from nursing to nurturing your newborn--you need to fuel your body accordingly.  Of course, your loved ones help out when they can but sometimes even the best intentions might not be what an on-the-go mother needs.  Victoria Lindchan experienced the need to feed herself nutrient-dense foods to help keep herself fueled after giving birth to her firstborn, and subsequently began creating nutrient-rich bone broths and stews for herself.  A practice that turned into a business.  Now, the mother of two offers her healthy broths, soups, and other well-balanced meals and snacks through her business, Earthside Provisions.  You can find her products either online or in-person at area Farmers Markets in Philadelphia's suburbs (Weaver's Way, Headhouse, Fairmount Park, Roxboro, etc.) stay up-to-date by following her on Instagram and FaceBook or by visiting her at https://earthsideprovisions.com.

Co-sponsored by Committee of Seventy In conversation with Cherri Gregg, host/news anchor for WHYY radio Dannagal Goldthwaite Young is the author of Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States. A professor of communication and political science at the University of Delaware and a former Distinguished Research Fellow with the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, she is also a TED speaker and a member of the National Institute for Civil Discourse Research Network. Her writing about the effects of political entertainment has been published in a variety of media, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Columbia Journalism Review. In Wrong, Young explains how American politics and media reinforce our partisan views and offers a map out of this feedback loop. Cherri Gregg is an afternoon drive host/news anchor for WHYY radio. Prior to her current position, the award-winning journalist covered civil rights, social justice, race, and public affairs issues impacting marginalized communities in the Philadelphia region, spending nearly a decade on air at KYW Newsradio. She served as the station's community affairs reporter and was the creator, host, and executive producer of the weekly syndicated radio show and podcast ''Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg.'' Under her leadership, the show earned two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2021. Cherri is also a past president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! (recorded 12/6/2023)

It's the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Cherri Gregg, afternoon drive anchor for WHYY-90.9 FM and co-host of Studio 2. We talk about the old coffee can that's used to select the mayoral ballot, top issues on voters' minds, crime reporting, potholes, and an AI poetry slam.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Coffee can helps relatively unknown candidate nab top ballot spot in Philly mayoral race New public opinion poll sheds light on the issues and solutions that matter most to Philadelphians  65% of Philadelphians think the city is ‘on the wrong track,' Lenfest survey finds These Philadelphia Researchers Want Journalists to Tell Better Stories About Gun Violence Lights. Camera. Crime Citing worsening teenage mental health, Bucks County officials file lawsuit against major social media companies Philadelphia's pothole problems An AI poetry slam with Philly's street poet  Tiger Woods to open education center at renovated Cobbs Creek Golf Course ‘Game-changing' loan fund in Philly celebrates first affordable housing project Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Drive at 5: Dave McCormick—Veteran and former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America.” How do we decouple from China and assure American hegemony? PLUS is McCormick planning to challenge three-term Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in 2024? McCormick's book releases March 14th: https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Peril-Battle-Renew-America/dp/1546001956 During his acceptance speech at Sunday's 95th Annual Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor Ke Huy Quan told his amazing life story—from refugee to Hollywood star, exclaiming, “This is the American Dream!” WHYY reporter Cherri Gregg accused Fox 29 reporter Steve Keely's crime coverage in Philadelphia of being “very harmful” and claims it “scares people.” Is even reporting on unmitigated violence now problematic? And with over 500 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, isn't the city inherently scary? Read more about Victor Fiorillo's editorial here:https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/03/10/steve-keeley-fox-29/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/13/2023): 3:05pm- Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced they will guarantee all customer deposits—even those exceeding the FDIC's standard $250,000 per depositor guarantee. According to The Wall Street Journal, “[a] senior Treasury official said the steps didn't constitute a bailout because stock and bondholders in SVB and Signature wouldn't be protected.” Silicon Valley Bank had been the 16th largest bank in America with an estimated $175 billion in deposits, but after losing billions investing in long-term assets, customers attempted to withdraw an estimated $42 billion in deposits resulting in the bank's ultimate collapse. Read more about SVB's collapse here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-reserve-rolls-out-emergency-measures-to-prevent-banking-crisis-ba4d7f98 3:30pm- Reason's Elizabeth Nolan Brown critiques the U.S. government's decision to guarantee all deposits with no limit—writing, “[f]or one thing, banks are themselves taxpayers. And in situations like this, the many institutions who act responsibly must bear the burden of bank fees in order to inoculate less responsible actors. Besides, these fees assessed on banks don't exist in a vacuum that only burdens big businesses; banks pass on the costs of regulatory compliance to customers in a number of ways. So, the idea that the government's bailout funds come from some sort of magical pool of consequence-free money is silly.” You can read Brown's editorial here: https://reason.com/2023/03/13/everyone-is-learning-the-wrong-lessons-from-the-silicon-valley-bank-collapse/ 3:40pm- Who is to blame for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank? On Monday, President Joe Biden blamed the Trump Administration for “rolling back” the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a federal law designed to regulate the nation's financial services industry. However, The New York Post notes that Barney Frank—the former Congressman for whom the bill is named—was a member of the Board of Directors at Signature Bank when it collapsed over the weekend. 4:00pm- While appearing on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo, Congressman James Comer (R-KY) suggested that Silicon Valley Bank's “quest for ESG [Environment, Social, and Governance] policies” may have played a role in its collapse. 4:10pm- On Monday, President Joe Biden called the U.S. banking system “safe” and credited his administration's decisions—specifically guaranteeing all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank—for avoiding the contagion-like collapse of multiple banks. But didn't the Federal Reserve ultimately decide to bailout depositors? 4:30pm- During her acceptance speech at Sunday's 95th Annual Academy Awards, Best Actress in a Leading Role Michelle Yeoh took a shot at CNN's Don Lemon for his comments about women of a certain age being “past their prime.” 4:45pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Research Fellow for Regional Economics in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to explain the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Dr. Antoni debunks the Biden Administration's narrative that the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are not bailing out depositors with taxpayer dollars. Will the decision to bailout SVB's “gross fiscal mismanagement” encourage other banks to take on risky investments, operating under the assumption that if things go wrong the federal government will step in and save the day? 5:00pm- The Drive at 5: Dave McCormick—Veteran and former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America.” How do we decouple from China and assure American hegemony? PLUS is McCormick planning to challenge three-term Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in 2024? McCormick's book releases March 14th: https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Peril-Battle-Renew-America/dp/1546001956 5:20pm- During his acceptance speech at Sunday's 95th Annual Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor Ke Huy Quan told his amazing life story—from refugee to Hollywood star, exclaiming, “This is the American Dream!” 5:40pm- WHYY reporter Cherri Gregg accused Fox 29 reporter Steve Keely's crime coverage in Philadelphia of being “very harmful” and claims it “scares people.” Is even reporting on unmitigated violence now problematic? And with over 500 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, isn't the city inherently scary? Read more about Victor Fiorillo's editorial here:https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/03/10/steve-keeley-fox-29/ 6:05pm- Andy Bloom—President of Andy Bloom Communications—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial at Broad + Liberty, “Biden Plays the Blame Game.” Bloom documents the Biden Administration's instance to fault Donald Trump for everything that goes wrong. Bloom writes, “Biden has consistently blamed Trump for Covid deaths…Although largely ignored now, the Afghanistan withdrawal is one of Biden's biggest and deadliest disasters. At the time, Biden explained it was Trump's fault for making a deal with the Taliban. For some reason, THIS was the one Trump policy Biden was bound to and couldn't change. Although the last troops withdrew after the negotiated date, Biden still blamed Trump…When the Biden administration had to acknowledge that a Chinese spy balloon had penetrated U.S. airspace, they were quick to add that three prior incidents happened when Trump was president.” You can read Bloom's article here: https://broadandliberty.com/2023/03/09/andy-bloom-biden-plays-the-blame-game/ 6:30pm- While appearing on Fox News with Larry Kudlow, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett revealed that buyers were willing to “step in” and purchase Silicon Valley Bank. 6:35pm- While speaking with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) on ABC''s This Week, host Martha Raddatz baselessly claimed the Trump Administration was responsible for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.                          6:45pm- Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and MSNBC Commentator Jen Psaki have all publicly considered the idea of censoring Fox News.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson talk to civil rights journalist and WHYY radio host Cherri Gregg about the Pennsylvania midterm campaigns. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson talk to civil rights journalist and WHYY radio host Cherri Gregg about the Pennsylvania midterm campaigns. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson talk to civil rights journalist and WHYY radio host Cherri Gregg about the Pennsylvania midterm campaigns. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we sit down with Cherri Gregg, former KYW Community Affairs Reporter & new host on WHYY! We talk about her journey from DC to Philly. The power of HBCU's, purpose, peace and love. Cherri and your Co-host tackle the subject of grief during the “Don't Believe the Hype” segment. Donna and Sarah-Ashley talk about their truth this week. Lastly your co-host answer the question- what should I tell my therapist? Listen to the end for Cherri's feel good song of the week!

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and challenger Carlos Vega met in an intense, contentious debate on Wednesday, May 5th. The candidates tackled Philadelphia's gun violence crisis, victims' rights, systemic racism in the justice system, and a host of other questions posed by KYW Newsradio's community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg, crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson, and NBC 10's political reporter Lauren Mayk. The debate aired on KYW Newsradio and NBC10, and we're putting out the full hour here on KYW Newsradio in Depth. Read more about the debate and aftermath here: https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/contentious-arguments-during-after-krasner-vega-debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We close out Black History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asking the burning questions about how racism impacts children. Katie D’Angelo and Dr. Valerie Harrison are the authors of Do Right By Me: Raising Black Children in White Spaces discuss their book.   Then, our newsmaker of the week is Trey Brown, the 15 year-old is President and CEO of SPERGO, a fashion brand that he started at the age of 12. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is No More Secrets. Founder Lynette Medley is guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend on Flashpoint, host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coping with covid19 isolation during the holidays. Dr. Eric Speigel and Fredricka Maister are guests in this segment. The newsmaker of the week is education. Sandra Dungree Glenn of Philadelphia Community Stakeholders is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Sisterhood Inc. Founder Rev. Dr. Hilda Covington is guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WCBS' Lynda Lopez talks to KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg following a police shooting in Philadelphia that has sparked more racial justice protests and renewed calls for police reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter, host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about rooting out racism in small town and suburban America. Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Provost and Dean of Faculty at Swarthmore College and an expert in the sociology of inequality joins Lindsay Wetmore-Arkader a Medical Anthropologist who organized a solidarity rally to support Black Lives Matter and Kevin Eleven, co-leader of the Bucks County Anti-Racism Coalition. The newsmaker of the week is Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight (https://fairfight.com/)- a non-partisan organization that works against voter suppression.  Finally, the Patriot Home Care Changemaker of the week is Philadelphia 250. Executive Director, Danielle D-iLeo Kim is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend on Flashpoint we are giving tips for parents prepping to send their kids back to school. Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite lays out the plan. Then host Cherri Gregg speaks with a panel of experts including Rochelle Graham, owner of The Omega 4 Homeschool, Dr. Robin Cooper, CASA President, Marvin Dutton of Marvins Education Services and Haniyyah Sharp Brown, school district mother of two. Our Patriot Home Care change maker is the “Wardrobe.” The organization helps folks dealing with clothing insecurity. Executive Director Sheri Cole is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the future of the civil rights movement in the age of Black Lives Matter. Guests are Shira Goodman of ADL, Kenneth Huston, PA NAACP and Michael Coard, civil rights attorney. Newsmaker is attorney Kevin Mincey of Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross. The Patriot Homeware changemaker is Matthew George. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This episode of KYW In Depth is a special edition of the KYW Original Podcast "Flashpoint," hosted by friend of the podcast and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg.  It's been a wild few weeks in the United States, and in Philadelphia, since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. We all work at KYW Newsradio at In Depth, and we've been covering the protests and unrest along with all the other journalists at the station. The past few weeks have affected all of us in really intense ways. So we wanted to make a podcast about it.  This episode is called Witness to Change: A Flashpoint Special. It's an hour(ish) long episode that features the diverse voices of KYW Newsradio who have covered the unrest and protests and riots and looting and pain and grief and rebuilding since the George Floyd video went viral. We specifically give space for the Black journalists of KYW to share their experiences and perspectives -- with the goal of understanding issues of systemic racism and how this event and this movement will shape the future of Philadelphia, and beyond. You can listen to the KYW Original Podcast "Flashpoint" on the radio.com app, wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the link here: https://omny.fm/shows/flashpoint

"Defund the police" is a phrase you've probably heard more than a few times after weeks of protests in America over the killing of George Floyd. But what does it actually mean? You're going to hear very different explanations depending on where you get your news. Cherri Gregg, KYW Community Affairs reporter and the host of the KYW Original Podcast 'Flashpoint' interviewed criminal justice experts, community leaders, and activists to try and get an answer to that question -- and she takes over KYW In Depth today to break down what she found out.  Check out Flashpoint wherever you get your podcasts, or listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/flashpoint

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about institutionalized racism. Rev Mark Kelly Tyler, pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church and co-chair of the Board of POWER joins Dr. Charles Gallagher, chair of the sociology and criminology departments at La Salle University, Stacey Hawkins, a professor at Rutgers Law School and an expert in diversity law and Erika Almiron, social justice advocate with Mijente. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Detective Lamont Hudson, private security agent who helped guard businesses in Port Richmond save merchandise from looters.

Days after protests erupted across the country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd— cities like Minneapolis and even Philadelphia are talking about defunding police departments…but the term is packed with emotion and numerous meanings. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with activists, those in criminal justice and more about what the term means.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look at the rage behind the destruction that erupted in Philadelphia and beyond alongside protests for justice for George Floyd.  She asks the burning questions about the nation's history of dissent and how the latest round of protests is sparking change.  Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter joins Frank Meeink, former skinhead, author and speaker, Ralph Young, Temple University history professor and expert on dissent in America and Rev Pamela Williams, Pastor of Ark of Refuge Tabernacle Church in this riveting discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Jeff Brown, owner of Brown ShopRite who discusses effort to rebuild and reopen following looting. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Christine Ramos Carr, owner of 3M Printing. Her company is giving our free Black Lives Matter posters

Reports have surfaces about individuals vandalizing neighborhoods just before unrest and looting begins following George Floyd Protests.  As KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains they are not protesters.

Philadelphia has seen huge crowds of people demonstrating against the killing of George Floyd since the weekend. The city has also been rocked by vandalism, arson, destruction of property, and looting. In West Philadelphia, the 52nd Street corridor was just one of the areas that suffered major damage during the riots and looting over the weekend. KYW Newsradio's Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg was walking the streets of West Philadelphia during it all, talking to people about the damage and why it's happening. Among the things she found -- anger, and suspicion. Frustration, and a lot of heartbreak. And generations of people publicly grappling with anguish and rage.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the re-opening of businesses throughout the region. What will the new business protocols look like? Dr. Larry Caplin, CEO of DOCS Health (https://docs.health/) and healthcare logistics expert, joins Sharon Dietrich, an attorney with Community Legal Services, Inc. (https://clsphila.org/) and Shanna and Angel Huff, co-owners of Simp's Cafe/ Convenience Store in Montgomery County (https://simps.ueniweb.com/). The newsmaker of the week is Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney discusses the challenges of the pandemic behind the wall and how access to testing will inform their move toward a new normal within the jails. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is #WeArePhilly. Creator and restaurateur Rob Wasserman is guest.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Mayor's proposed budget for Philadelphia. Sharon Pinkenson, executive director for the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, joins Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Danny Simmons of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The newsmaker of the week is a Pennsylvania primary. Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Lupus Foundation, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter. Chief Executive Officer, Cindy Messerle, discusses their advocacy in covid19 crisis.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the mass anxiety many Americans feel during the re-opening of the country. ER doctor and covid19 survivor Dr. Jill Baren joins Dr. Steven Rosenberg, a psychotherapist and behavioral specialist, Ihsan Hines, CEO & Founder of My Brother's Keeper Cares and Brittany Bronson, who has experienced anxiety throughout pandemic. The newsmakers of the week are the cases of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Civil right attorney Ben Crump who represents both the Arbery and Taylor families discusses the cases. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Milton Hershey senior Nathaniel Boyd.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of mass cancellation of graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 because of covid19. Psychotherapist Andrea Egert joins recent and soon to be graduates of the class of 2020 Jena Meile, Steven Scott Bradley and Aniya Mack.  The newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District. Dr. William Hite, superintendent, discusses digital learning program  

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of covid19 crisis on political campaigns and the 2020 Election. Christine Jacobs, executive director of Represent PA joines Mustafa Rashed, president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies and Darisha Parker, Pennsylvania State Rep candidate for 198th district in this robust discussion. The newsmaker of the week is the voting. This week, Committee of Seventy launched, We Vote, a campaign designed to shift voting culture and encourage voters to sign up for a mail in ballot in Pennsylvania. CEO oDavid Thornburg, explains.  The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the NaturAll Club. Muhga Eltigani, CEO, is guest.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent efforts to reopen American amid the covornavirus pandemic.  Pa State Rep and Minority Whip Jordan Harris joins family physician Jennifer Caudle and Derrick Lee, owner of D&J Costumes in Northeast Philadelphia. The newsmaker of the week is the Black Doctor COVID19 Consortium. "Twinsisterdocs" Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw explain why they stepped up to volunteer. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Colin DiPasquale, a Moorestown High freshman who started an effort he calls #SeniorSerenades.  

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the new mandatory masking order that goes into effect in Pennsylvania on April 19th. Civil Rights Lawyer James Funt of Greenblatt, Pierce, Funt and Flores joins psychotherapist Amy Morin who has written about the psychology of masking and Isaiah Thomas, At-Large Member of Philadelpia City Council. The newsmakers of the week are all the celebrities seeking release from prison because of the coronavirus crisis. Spokesperson for actor Bill Cosby Andrew Wyatt is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is South Jersey DJ Rhyno. Ryan O'Connell launched #FeedtheFrontLines.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the coronvirus crisis on mental health. Psychotherapist Hider Shabaan psychotherapist joins Felicia Roche, a suicide awareness advocate and author of Unraveled and Melissa Hopely Rice a motivational mental health speaker and author of The People You Meet in Real Life. The newsmaker of the week is the racial disparity with covid19 deaths.  Dr. Calvin Johnson  principal of Altre Strategic Solutions Group, LLC and former Secretary of Health in Pennsylvania discuses. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the #ColoringPhillyWithHope. Owner of Florescio Events and That Balloon Girl, Jacelyn Florescio, is guest.

Coronavirus cases among inmates in Philadelphia continue to rise, but there's no official word on how the virus is affecting the staff at the city's prisons. Today on KYW In Depth, Cherri Gregg brings us up to date on the pandemic in Philly prisons and talks to Eric Hill, a corrections officers' union leader about his call for more transparency about COVID-19 infections among staff and more effective personal protective equipment when they're on the job. 

Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coronvirus behind the wall. How can stakeholders reduce prison populations while keeping the public safe. Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia joins Pennsylvania Rep Austin Davis (D- Allegheny County) and Jennifer Riley, State Director, Marsy's Law of Pennsylvania. The newsmaker of the week is the CARES Act and SBA Disaster Relief.  Ashley Bell, Region Four Administrator for the Small Business Administration and White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides details on how small businesses can get disaster relief and payroll support loans and grants. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Doorstep Deliveries Program By ICNA Relief. Outreach Coordinator, Razin Karu, is guest.  

A couple of weeks ago  DJ DNice made history - when he hosted an all day  party on Instagram Live. Over 100-thousand people from around the world jammed for hours. To this fedora wearing DJ four hours in #clubquarantine. Well, a Philly artist named Chuck Styles has created an image of DNice that is sure to become iconic  but,  the image titled "LIVE HEALING"  is just one part of his series that documents life during this COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing.  Chuck's story and energy is amazing. Please check out my interview with the one and only Chuck Styles in this Flashpoint Extra podcast.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over American's "ism's" - racism, individualims, classism and capitalism- that are making it difficult or the country to stop the spread of the coronavirus.  Dr. Charles Gallagher, chair of the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department at LaSalle University joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a family physician and associate professor at Rowan University and John Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinese Development Corporation. The newsmaker of the week is Shalena Broaster-Johnson.  She and her new husband, Odell Johnson, made headlines when they got married on March 19th, amid shelter in place orders. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Take it to the Streets Program.  Organizers Charlotte Greer-Brown, founder of The Elite 30 joins Yani Williams, founder of Your AOK Foundation are guests.  

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talsk to Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth Kathy Bookvar about mail in ballots, the upcoming primary and changes to state licensing due to coronavirus restrictions.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over how to cope during the coronavirus lockdown. How do you follow the restrictions and stay sane? Dr. Carolyn Cannusico, director of research at the UPenn Medicine's Center for Public Health Initiatives and Dr. Frank Farley, Professor of Psychological Studies in Education at Temple University give advice. The newsmaker of the week is liability due to covid19 restrictions. Former Philadelphia City Solicitor Shelley Smith, who is an attorney at Archer and Greiner and is a member of their coronavirus task force, provides and insight. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is group of Temple Students that is not letting coronavirus restrictions stop their efforts to promote participation in the US Census. Temple Professor David Brown, joins student Campaign leader Lauryn Edmondson.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg celebrates Women's History Month. She asks the burning questions about the shoulders on which many women stand. Newly elected Philadelphia City Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson's polical career began 20 years ago when then Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown visited her high school. Now she fills her at large seat. The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller who discusses her ministry's effort to take on human trafficking. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Juwan Adams, who has signed up thousands for #BeTheMatch as he battles cancer.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions on the anatomy of the Latino vote. Rafael Collazo National Director of Political Affairs at Unidos US and host of the Found in Translation Podcast joins Michelle Myers, Community and political reporter for Al Dia and Michael Toledo CEO of Centro Hispano.  The newsmaker of the week is the coronavirus that is burning up headlines. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley discusses the city's roll out of protocols to stop the spread of the disease.   The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is EndoMarch.  Pennsylvania representative for the organization, Beth Kovacs, is guest.  

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions over the battle to open the nation's first safe injection site. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd Dist., joins Anthony Giordano, founder and president of Stand Up South Philly and Take Our Streets Back #Unite and James Gitto, a South Philadelphia resident who is the President and Zoning Chair of West Passyunk Neighbors. The newsmaker of the week is Safe House. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who is on the non-profit's Board of Directors is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Vision 2020.  Program director Joyce Lewandowski is guest.  

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about how to tell the story of one's life when the legacy is complicated. Journalist and professor Linn Washington, reputation management expert and Temple University professor Gregg Feistman and author and blogger Feminista Jones discuss. The newsmaker of the week is ACLU of Pennsylvania and New York Times Magazine reporter and creator of the 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah Jones and ACLU of Pa executive director, Reggie Shuford, discuss the upcoming celebration. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is UrbnSeek, a company that focuses on Funlanthropy. Founder Serita Lewis discusses their new Game Changers program.

Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the rise in infidelity. Guests include attorney Alycia Kinchloe, priviate investigator Alexander Soutos, therapist George James and Ashlei Perry, who is polyamorous. The newsmakers of the week are Debbie and Michael Africa Sr. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is Kyle Hoffman, a professional cuddler. 

Host and KYW Newsradio communityaffairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about diversity and inclusion as we kick off Black History Month. Sulaiman Rahman, founder of Diverse Force joins Jennifer Rodriguez of Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Rutgers Law professor Stacy Hawkins who specializes in diversity law and Charles Gallagher an expert on ethnicity who is a professor at La Salle University. The newsmaker of the week is the MLK House in Camden. Investigator and activist Patrict Duff, who is the force behind the effort, explains the latest push to save it. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is Black History Untold, an identity series created by award winning journalist Sofiya Ballin. This year's installment is titled, "Revolution."

A Philadelphia woman who's 15 year old daughter fell victim to a human traffickers- is sharing their family's story. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Nicole and Jenay Brooks who are coming out of the shadows- with the hope they'll save others.

The ripple effect of the impact and influence of the late Kobe Bryant is still being felt across Philadelphia. A local man who spent time as a kid playing basketball with the NBA giant before he was in the NBA shares his memories. Flashpoint Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Tasheed Carr, founder of Born Leaders Family.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about hair and identity after Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley revealed that she has alopecia and is bald.  Syreeta Scott, owner of Duafe Holistic Haircare joins Lori Tharps author of Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair and Chinere Wright, a hair stylist who suffers from alopecia. The newsmaker of the week is asbestos. Stephanie Marrero, a mother with three children enrolled at the Richmond School, opted to take her children out of schools and has kept them home until the Philadelphia School District deals with the issue. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is The Church of Christian Compassion   

Theophalis "Bilaal" Wilson is celebrating his third day of freedom after serving 28 years behind bars for a triple murder he did not commit. He is the 12th person exonerated by Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's administration. Flashpoint host ans KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Bilaal and his attorney Jennifer Merrigan.

The newsmaker of the week is LeToya Ramseure. In 2018, she made headlines after she was jailed for killing her abusive ex-boyfriend.  She and her attorney, Michael Coard discuss need for reforms in domestic abuse cases.