Podcasts about west philadelphia high school

HOPETON D. BROWN Many people struggle to determine their calling in life, laboriously trying different things like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their life, their identity and their future. Hopeton Brown fits firmly in the latter category. His ongoing community activities not only generates an encouraging and respectful feeling but has had an inspirational and motivational effect on the youths. Mr. Brown, a chemical engineer graduate from Drexel University, came to Philadelphia from Jamaica in 1977 and ran smack into a wall of prejudice at West Philadelphia High School. He opened their eyes to reality. In a big step to fight ignorance with the truth he formed the West Indian Club, a student run organization aimed at educating fellow students in the hopes of erasing traditional stereotypes. This initial action eventually led to his dedication and commitment to the promotion of the Caribbean culture in the Tri-state area. He has been a staple in the Caribbean community for over 40 years. In 2011, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his community activities from the South Jersey Caribbean Cultural and Development Organization. Hopeton Brown's involvement within Caribbean community is far reaching. In the early 80s, a

Today, Jarvis Tyner from the CPUSA joins us to talk about nearly 100 years of history of the CPUSA and some of the important fights they were involved in such as desegregating the dance hall, meeting with Fidel Castro, unemployment councils and world war 2. He also inspires us about the future and what we should do!Show Notes:2:00 - Dance, Dance Revolution…. well, at least how the CPUSA helped integrate dance halls in Philadelphia. Read: Dick Clark’s memory on integrating the American Bandstand8:00 - Why we need Unions? 11:30 - The Anti-Union Propaganda 12:00 - Bourgeoise Government vs Worker’s Government15:00 - “Trade Union is a military training for the working class.”17:00 - Trump’s Union Wrecking Ball 20:00 - Jarvis’ Meeting of Fidel Castro“Fidel is like a regular dude” - Jarvis Tyner on Fidel Castro22:00 - “ Don’t give your life for capitalism”25:00 - The Temporary Vehicle for Workers (for now)26:00 - What Henry Winston has to say about Identity Politics?Workers marching against unemployment in the 1930s28:00 - American Vets who fought in the Spanish Civil War31:00 - Henry Winston’s time in Prison 40:00 - Addressing Rumors Spread Against the CPUSA46:00 - CPUSA's Against the Vietnam War Read Black Lives Matter by Jarvis Tyner About Jarvis Jarvis Tyner is executive vice chair of the Communist Party USA and a long-time member of the party's national board.. He was a founding member of the Black Radical Congress and served on its national coordinating committee for five years. Tyner was born in the Mill Creek community of West Philadelphia in 1941 and graduated from West Philadelphia High School. He joined the Communist Party USA at the age of 20. After several years working in various industrial jobs in the Philadelphia area, where he was a member of the Amalgamated Lithographers and the Teamsters union, he moved to New York in 1967 to become the national chair of the DuBois Clubs of America, and later founding chair of the Young Workers Liberation League. He was the Communist Party USA candidate for vice president of the U.S. in 1972 and 1976, running with party leader Gus Hall.As a leader of the CPUSA Tyner has been an active public spokesperson against racism, imperialism and war. He has written numerous articles and pamphlets and appears on the media, campuses and in other public venues advocating for peace, equality and the socialist alternative. He currently resides in the Inwood section of Manhattan, N.Y., is married and the father of four adult children and one grandchild. Get full access to Historic.ly at historicly.substack.com/subscribe

In 2013, the city of Philadelphia was faced with a challenge: many of the cities elementary, middle, and high schools were underenrolled and underperforming. This mini-series, consisting of two guided walking tours, encourages listeners to remember, honor, and memorialize the closed spaces with their bodies and minds. In this installment, Part I, Sanah and Maya guided you through West Philadelphia High School, its current status as luxury lofts, and what this means for its former students, now housed in a new building a few blocks away. We encourage you to visit the high school as you listen to the audio guides, to fully experience and immerse yourself in the podcast.Transcript Available Here: https://tinyurl.com/wp2nv4y

This episode about one of the biggest scandals in the city of Philadelphia in the last 50 years.  It’s the story of Fast Eddie, also known as Uncle Eddie, Uncle Ed, and Eddie Savitz – valedictorian of West Philadelphia High School class of 1960, voted most likely to succeed, one of the most well regarded … Continue reading "Episode 50: Fast Eddie"

The School District of Philadelphia is proposing a plan for drastic changes to our schools. There was no student, parent, teacher or community input on this plan. Come out to this meeting and speak up!Community Meeting with District OfficialsThursday, May 10.  6 - 8 p.mWest Philadelphia High School, 4901 Chestnut St. SIGN THE PETITION TO RESTORE SAFE NUMBERS OF SCHOOL NURSES.

The Philadelphia School District recently announced that West Philadelphia High School is eligible to become a Renaissance school. This means that, if West is selected as a Renaissance school, West could be subject to 'turnaround' reforms and possibly outside managers.  Since West already has a plan for whole school transformation, one that students and community members have spent years working towards (and that has already had big positive effects on the school climate), many people are concerned about what the Renaissance process could mean for the school. In this piece, Shaina Richards (center in photo) interviewed West student Justin Carter (left in photo) about his reaction to the situation. Shaina Richards produced this piece. Read more about community responses to West becoming eligible to be a Renaissance School: http://www.thenotebook.org/blog/102263/west-phildelphia-community-responds-renaissance-label

On this Show, we hear interviews with students at South Philly High about the violence they faced at school and their organized response to it. We'll also learn about the groundbreaking of the new West Philadelphia High School, and the work that students have done to reach this milestone. PSU members also bring us a report-back from the School District's Renaissance School feedback sessions, and what we can expect from the Renaissance schools plan in 2010. Also, we hear a piece about how the media covers violence at neighborhood and magnet schools differently, which often reinforces stereotypes. Plus, we'll have music and other education news. Zakia Royster & Dylan Washington hosted this show, and Matt Johnson was the engineer.

As 2009 came to a close, West Philadelphia High School students saw a new beginning; the groundbreaking on a new building for West Philadelphia High School. This was a big milestone for PSU members at West who have been working to change not just building, but to improve the education and the school culture. The process started in 2003 when Superintendent Paul Vallas announced that there would be a new building. Since then, students have spearheaded a community process that has included over 200 people (community members, faith based organizations, parents, local representatives, and politicians.) This piece was produced by Azeem Hill, a student at West Philadelphia High School Auto Academy.

Sadae Canty (right) is a student at West Philadelphia High School and is part of the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Academy. Last Thursday, March 19, West's principal announced that the CAPA Academy would be closed down after only it's second year, in favor of creating a new 9th Grade Academy. In this piece, Sadae talks about the importance of having a Creative and Performing Arts curriculum, and what it would mean for students if West loses this Academy.

On February 25, PSU held an action in response to the District's new strategic plan, called Imagine 2014. During the action, students reflected on equity in the Philadelphia public schools 55 years after Brown vs. Board of Education, and presented a vision for community empowerment that will lead to whole school transformation. Sadae Canty, a junior at West Philadelphia High School, presented a poem about her dream for equality in schools.