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Your favorite hoops podcast is back this week with another great episode! This week we're welcoming a brother that has been connected to the game almost all his life! We like to call those guys ‘basketball lifers'! A native of Lagos, Nigeria this outstanding hooper grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Paul Robeson High School! An outstanding talent and double double machine, this brother averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds a game as a senior to lead his team to a national ranking of 18th in the country! Being named Player Of The Year in the PSAL his senior season he went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to attend and play for Hofstra University! Becoming an immediate contributor to the team, he was named CAA(Colonial Athletic Association) Rookie Of The Year after averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds a game! While starring at Hofstra, he was selected All-CAA second team as a sophomore and first team as a junior! Making a tough decision, he finished his collegiate career at Hartford University where he averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds a game and was also selected to the All-CAA first team! Going undrafted in 2006, this hooper spent time with the New York Knicks summer league team as well as playing preseason games with the Seattle SuperSonics! Taking his talents international, he spent over 10 years overseas playing in Israel, Turkey, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Mexico to name a few! Currently coaching the youth and giving back his knowledge and wisdom to the game, this brother continues to do legendary work as his solidifies his legendary career! Tap in for Ep. 86 as we chop it up with Brooklyn great and certified pro Mr. Kenny Adeleke! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Tap in with us for Episode 31 as we chop it up with former Paul Robeson High School great, Villanova University and University of Miami standout, and current professional basketball player over in Iran, Malcolm Grant! We'll discuss his basketball journey growing up in Brooklyn, NY and how he ultimately made his dream come true to play on the professional level! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Rock Star Principals, Jon and Nick, interview the NASSP Principal of the Year, Richard Gordon, who is from the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Richard is the principal of Paul Robeson High School in Philadelphia. You don't want to miss this 43 minute conversation where Richard demonstrates his passion, dedication, and determination to see every one of his students succeed. He shares emotional examples of students overcoming their circumstances and finding their place in the world. The three Nationally recognized educational leaders also discuss the characteristics that make an effective principal and, of course, chat about superheroes as well. Information about Richard Gordon from NASSP: Richard Gordon became principal of Paul Robeson High School in 2013 when it was on the brink of shutting down. Determined to turn the school around, he found the root of Robeson's toxicity—staff and stakeholders questioned the ability of their students, while students felt academically, emotionally, and physically unsafe. He faced this unsettling discord head-on by creating four core values: 1) positive, nurturing, and healthy relationships; 2) growth mindset; 3) college and career readiness; and 4) belief. These rebuilt the foundation of Robeson's daily practice, allowing both teachers and students to embody an all-inclusive family atmosphere. Between the implementation of the core values—plus the Safe Corridors Program that provided extra supervision for students traveling to and from school and more than 30 community partnerships—Robeson's stats changed from worrisome to remarkable. Truancy rates lowered to near 10 percent, graduation rates averaged 95 percent, school suspension rates fell below 5 percent, and student safety and well-being were no longer in question. Gordon's focus goes beyond the student population—he also values the adults in his learning community. His leadership style empowers teachers and staff to use their voice to strengthen the vitality of his city. He mentors through the PhillyPlus Principal Residency Program, a two-year, practice-based principal certification program that prepares teachers and aspiring school leaders to transform schools into high-performing learning environments. His teachers are frequently selected by state and district officials to provide professional development to other teachers and administrators across the southeastern Pennsylvania region. While every principal faced the challenges brought on by COVID-19 this year, Gordon's out-of-the-box thinking, focus on equity, and flexible leadership prepared Robeson to weather the storm. Throughout the adjustment to remote learning, Gordon kept his staff and learning community focused on quick transitions via Google Classroom, face-to-face connections and confidence using digital platforms, and meaningful assignments to drive student engagement. He made sure that Robeson is still providing online preventative therapy for students with mental health concerns.
2021 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Richard Gordon of Paul Robeson High School, joins Jenn & Bill this morning to talk about his well deserved award! Also: Brand new Beat the Bee and info on the newly announced iPhone 12! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hope you enjoy this special pop-up podcast episode. Gregory Nesmith, Founder of UNderdogstuff, recently started producing the first-ever Bridges to Wealth (B2W) podcast. B2W EPISODE: B2W livestream podcast Episode 5 was originally recorded live virtually as a B2W Facebook Live. This episode was hosted by Gregory, Aliah, Justin, and Siani. Our special guest Nichole Renee, M.Ed., joined us to talk about how 12th graders can handle their senior year and still plan for college during a pandemic. Nichole is an author, College & Career Counselor, College Planning Specialist, and Founder & CEO at NicholeReneeEnterprises.com. Every episode of the B2W livestream podcast explores how first-time entrepreneurs and investors in Philly navigate business ownership, financial literacy, and education. Bridges To Wealth is a non-profit organization based at the University of Pennsylvania and on a mission to close the wealth gap in Philly through education and opportunity. The show is hosted by Gregory Nesmith, Community Relations Director & Entrepreneurship Mentor at Bridges To Wealth, Philly native, and soon to be Wharton School alum. The show is co-hosted/produced by Aliah Harris, Kayla Daniels Redden, Siani Ross (B2W Bridges To Entrepreneurship Program students and 12th graders at Paul Robeson High School), and Justin Glover (B2W mentor and Wharton undergrad student). You can find out more information about B2W at www.Bridges2Wealth.org. UPDATE: New episodes of the UNderdogstuff live show and podcast are coming back soon! www.UNderdogstuff.com.
We hope you enjoy this special pop-up podcast episode. Gregory Nesmith, Founder of UNderdogstuff, recently started producing the first-ever Bridges to Wealth (B2W) podcast & blog series. B2W EPISODE 4: “Recently Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson (Entrepreneurs and Founders of Action Not Words) stopped by the Bridges To Wealth office to talk with Gregory Nesmith (Community Relations Director at B2W) about Project Elevate, entrepreneurship, and Philly. Plus, they talked with, three 12th graders from Paul Robeson High School and the B2W Youth Entrepreneurship Incubator, Aliah Harris, Kayla Daniels Redden, and Siani Ross. Donte and Rashon are the two men who were wrongfully arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks in April of 2018. They have decided to take a bad situation and turn it into something good. Donte and Rashon are launching a program called Project Elevate this year, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and the Netter Center’s Bridges To Wealth program, that will help public high school students in Philadelphia learn about entrepreneurship.” B2W Podcast: www.bridges2wealth.org/podcasts B2W Blog: www.bridges2wealth.org/blog. Bridges To Wealth - Closing the wealth gap in Philly and beyond through education and opportunity. Bridges To Wealth is a non-profit organization based at the University of Pennsylvania. UPDATE: New episodes of the UNderdogstuff live show & podcast are coming back soon! www.UNderdogstuff.com.
Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson (Entrepreneurs and Founders of Action Not Words) stopped by the Bridges To Wealth office to talk about Project Elevate, entrepreneurship, and Philly. Plus, they talked with, three 12th graders from Paul Robeson High School and the B2W Youth Entrepreneurship Incubator, Aliah Harris, Kayla Daniels Redden, and Siani Ross. “Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson created Project Elevate and the nonprofit Action Not Words following their 2018 wrongful arrest at a coffee shop in Philadelphia's Center City. As part of its settlement with Nelson and Donte, the city committed $200,000 as seed money to launch Project Elevate and, after issuing a request for proposals, chose the Netter Center as the program partner. The Netter Center's Bridges To Wealth program will use the funds to implement a Project Elevate pilot program this year at Paul Robeson High School and John Bartram High School in Philadelphia. The goal is to broaden students' perspectives and equip them with the tools, resources, and access needed to reach their goals and make an impact on their broader communities.” VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/g_kRDts6hkY. ABOUT: Welcome to Bridges To Wealth - Closing the wealth gap in Philly and beyond through education and opportunity. Bridges To Wealth is a non-profit organization based at the University of Pennsylvania: www.bridges2wealth.org. Every episode of the Bridges To Wealth podcast explores the culture of entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and community. Let's build communities of wealth together, in Philly, and beyond. Podcast Producer and Host: Gregory Nesmith, Community Relations Director & Entrepreneurship Mentor at Bridges To Wealth, Founder & CEO at UNderdogstuff, a member of Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship's VIP-C Incubator, Philly native, and soon to be Wharton School alum. www.GregoryNesmith.com.
Oct 13, 2019 “The Rise Of Paul Robeson High School With Principal Richard Gordon” - Richard Gordon IV, Principal at Paul Robeson High School (https://robeson.philasd.org), stops by to talk about the recent success story of the school, a unique social media project with his students, their partnership with Bridges To Wealth, and the coming soon launch of Project Elevate. ABOUT: Welcome to Bridges To Wealth - Closing the wealth gap in Philly and beyond through education and opportunity. Bridges To Wealth is a non-profit organization based at the University of Pennsylvania. Our free intergenerational programs empower youth and adults with vital business literacy knowledge and life skills: www.Bridges2Wealth.org. Every episode of the Bridges To Wealth podcast explores the culture of entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and community. Let's build communities of wealth together, in Philly, and beyond. Podcast Producer and Host: Gregory Nesmith, Bridges To Wealth Entrepreneurship Mentor & Teacher, soon to be Wharton School alum, founder of UNderdogstuff, and Philly native.
On this episode of Sports Talk Radio, we interviewed the Head Coach of the JV basketball team, Curtis Smith at "Paul Robeson High School" now revamped and made into two schools named, "P-TECH and the Academy for Health Careers." Curtis Smith who was inducted into the Hall of Fame impacted the program first as a standout student-athlete before remaining a steadfast supporter of Cardinal men's basketball after graduation. Smith ranks sixth in program history in career steals (191), and he was a D3hoops.com Second-Team All-East Region selection in 2003-04. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native earned a pair of Second-Team All-SUNYAC honors in 2003-04 and 2004-05, respectively, and he was named to the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team in 2003-04 after averaging 14.5 points per game during the tournament. Smith netted 800 points during his two years in a Cardinal uniform. Supporting kids off and on the court, and in the heart of Brooklyn. Listen to the full interview, and stay tuned for more great episodes. Make sure you subscribe, and send us feedback @ sportstalk248@gmail.com. Check out our website: www.sportstalkradio.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportstalkradio/message
In the Fall of 2017, it was announced that all four of the last remaining Englewood neighborhood high schools would be closing. Three of them will be dissolved over the next three years, but Paul Robeson High School, which opened in 1977, had it's last day of school on Tuesday, June 19. It will be demolished to make way for a new, $85-million high school. Since its opening four decades ago, Robeson High School has been a staple in the Englewood neighborhood—one that's garnered community pride and supported student growth. It has also been a place of disinvestment, neglect, and several failed education policies. Its closure leaves a hole in the hearts and minds of the many students, staff, parents, and community members who interacted with Robeson High School over the decades. For the past six months, we at South Side Weekly Radio—Erisa Apantaku, Olivia Obineme, Bridget Vaughn, and Bridget Newsham—have been collecting memories and experiences from former students, teachers, staff members, parents, and community members. In this hour of radio, we take you through those four decades of Robeson history, through the stories of people from the Robeson community. If you’re a Robeson Raider who wants your memories preserved, email us at southsideweeklyradio@gmail.com. If you’d like to support the work of South Side Weekly, visit www.southsideweekly.com/donate to see how you can fund local journalism projects such as the one you just heard. This project was partially supported by an Illinois Humanities Grant. Additional support came from South Side Weekly, City Bureau, and the Invisible Institute. Additional reporting came from Tytania Holliman, Jed Lickerman, Jasmine Mithani, and Hafsa Razi. Special thanks to Blackstone Bicycle Works for helping us recreate a food fight. Music heard during this episode: "My Auntie's Building" by Open Mike Eagle; "Concussion/Memphis" and "Close But No Cigar" by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, recorded live at WFMU for Surface Noise with Joe McGasko (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0); "Absum," "Weapon," "Distilled" by Nctrnm (CC BY 4.0); "Nasty" by David Szesztay (CC BY-NC 3.0); and "Blipper" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0). The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman.
We attended a farewell celebration at Paul Robeson High School in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, one of the sites for After School Matters. Robeson is being closed down and the student body is being split up. We interview students from the ASM program Coding the Fun Way about their thoughts and feelings about their school being closed. This episode was produced by Alfred and Aliyah. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast *** Power Your Story is produced by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology. Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 3 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Carzel, Danais, Juan, Justus, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Miguel, Nathanial, Shamar, Shaquan, and Zamire. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by DJ Sparkz aka Genaro.