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Frustrated by ‘unrelatable’ conferences, Philly woman creates her own
I looked at the lineup and it was all men, primarily white men speaking and I was like, 'Why would I attend this conference if I can't even see myself in any of the speakers?'
6 years ago
Listen 2:25Philly man’s positive rap videos aim to show kids ‘it’s cool to do the right thing’
Nafis Middleton couples positive lyrics with scripted videos that address domestic violence, suicide, and bullying. His videos have become viral hits reaching thousands.
6 years ago
Listen 4:58Breastfeeding moms go public in Philly for global campaign
Raising awareness about many health benefits of breastfeeding, dozens of moms gather in Philadelphia for the 'Big Latch.'
6 years ago
Listen 1:23Junior Barbering Academy teaches kids the clips of the trade
A Philadelphia barber, who's been at his trade for 25 years, created the Junior Barber Academy to teach children as young as 7 how to cut hair.
6 years ago
Listen 3:38Students have some options as Philly Art Institute closes, but many unsure of next step
Area colleges are inviting derailed Art Institute students to complete their degrees at their schools.
6 years ago
Listen 2:51‘My Loopy’ robot ‘comes to Earth’ to teach children how to write computer code
With its artificial intelligence, My Loopy has seven toy-grade sensors that respond to touch, light, sound, proximity, temperature, and motions to learn from its user.
6 years ago
New Jersey hair braiders want an end to licensing laws
The natural braiding technique — requiring no coloring, cutting or special tools — appears headed to an exemption from N.J. law requiring practitioners have a license.
6 years ago
Listen 1:49Philadelphia plans memorial for historic Bethel Burying Ground
Started in 1810 by Richard Allen, the founder of Mother Bethel AME Church, the cemetery was located in what was then known as Southwark Township — a majority-black community.
6 years ago
Inaugural ‘Women in Business Summit’ focuses on construction, transportation in Pa.
The initiative helps women- and minority-led firms get contracts with PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, state airports, transit authorities, and other agencies.
6 years ago
Pregnant behind bars: West Philly mom says food connection saved her life
With license for food truck, Ayanna McNair hopes to serve her home cooking beyond the kitchen of her home.
6 years ago
Listen 2:33Who is Octavius Catto? Learning about Philly’s first public monument to an African-American
7 years ago
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