Podcasts Culture Philadelphia Community Podcast 4-1 What's Going On Activism, Prom Dresses and Addressing Sexual Violence

4-1 What's Going On Activism, Prom Dresses and Addressing Sexual Violence

Published: March 30, 2018, 9:17 p.m.

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Reverend Gregory Holston from the interfaith activist group P.O.W.E.R. about a fast and rally on April 4th the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that will raise awareness around workers’ rights.
https://powerinterfaith.org/

As a high school student Jinhee Lee had to borrow a dress to go to her prom. That inspired her to create a nonprofit to collect prom dresses for girls. Loraine Ballard Morrill talks with Jinhee about her organization and what inspired her to become so socially active. http://www.ourfairygodmother.org/


Loraine interviews Monique Howard, Executive Director Of Women Organized Against Rape about the nonprofit’s programs to prevent sexual assault and violence and provide resources and counseling for survivors of sexual assault. They also discuss the upcoming Bridge Of Courage Awards April 10th and the upcoming event Hands Around City Hall.
Https://www.woar.org/