Black Belts Against Bullying

    Bullying continues to be a problem our children have to deal with both in and out of school. We visited a martial arts school in South Jersey that is empowering their students with how to deal with bullies, not through fighting, but through confidence and self respect.

    Do you have what it takes to be a backyard beekeeper? What started out as an educational hobby turned into a passion for Todd Bosco and many home bee-keepers alike. For more information, check out New Jersey Beekeepers or Philly Beekeepers.

    Nothing brings people together like a meal. That’s why the Philadelphia-based program Breaking Bread/Breaking Barriers hosts dinners for people from diverse communities to come together and share a meal with new people.

    Every October, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival which gathers more than 25,000 film lovers and scores of talented filmmakers who showcase their work. This year 119 films from over 40 countries will be screened at various theatres, including the new Philadelphia Film Center. J. Andrew Greenblatt, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Film Society and Producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival joins us to talk about this year’s festival.

    Join Co-host Regina Mitchell at an upcoming African American Chamber of Commerce conference. The Level Up Summit will bring together young African American professionals and entrepreneurs looking to grow in their careers.

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