Tamara Russell
Born in Washington, D.C., Tamara Russell is on the rise to make a perennial shift through her unwavering commitment to ensure positivity and unity in the community by using her voice. She is a proud, Class of 2014 graduate of Cheyney University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing & Business Administration. Upon graduating, Tamara Russell became an intern for journalist and author Solomon Jones on WURD 900 AM Radio Show.
Tamara is the founder and host of REVIVE RADIO, an online broadcasting platform and a media correspondent for joint venture REVIVE Media. The depth of her interviews stimulates conversation ranging from politics, issues in society, small businesses, music, health, nonprofits, and trending topics. When she is not behind the mic, she is curating youth workshops, engaging with the community by meeting them where they are, and volunteering for different community services.
Tamara Russell, also known as P.O.C. (Proof of Consciousness) is a LIVING BRAND, empowering the people to REVIVE, to restore life, health, and consciousness through media and communication.
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‘Mad or nah?’: As shootings persist, Philly officials weigh stop-and-frisk
As the city continues to deal with a frightful gun violence crisis, some city officials have floated the idea of revisiting stop-and-frisk.
2 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Residents react to mayor’s comments about wanting to leave office
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hits the streets to survey residents’ thoughts and attitudes towards the mayor’s comments.
2 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Extraordinary leak of U.S Supreme Court draft opinion
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philly to gather public opinion on the extraordinary leak at the U.S Supreme Court.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Mixed reactions to Philly dropping indoor mask mandate
P.O.C., a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how everyday people are reacting to the end of the mask mandate.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to U.S. Senate battle over voting rights
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, checked in to gauge residents' reactions to the U.S. Senate stalemate over voting rights.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the scarcity of rapid at-home COVID tests
P.O.C., a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are faring amid the COVID testing crisis.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the newest indoor dining restrictions
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents are reacting to the forthcoming restrictions.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to countless broken streetlights
Broken streetlight complaints in 2021 have tripled over the number submitted in 2020. N.I.C.E partner P.O.C hit the streets of Philadelphia to gauge community reaction.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to staff shortages, poor conditions at local jails
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about staff shortages and worsening conditions at local jails.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to news that city is hyper-segregated
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets to talk with residents about the lack of desegregation in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to dirt bikers defying city ban
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are feeling about dirt bikers defying the city ban.
3 years ago
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to diminished services caused by labor shortages
P.O.C. of Revive Radio hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are coping with diminished government services caused by widespread labor shortages.
3 years ago
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