Taking on the challenges of poverty in Philadelphia

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    Black work matters. Race, poverty, and the future of work in Philadelphia are the focus for participants at Thursday’s poverty summit at the Community College of Philadelphia.

    The Rev. Gregory Holston, president of OIC of America Inc., will be among the speakers.

    He joined NewsWorks Tonight’s Dave Heller to discuss his thoughts on moving money around in the city.

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