9-23 What's Going On - Diversity Fair, Comcast Technology Center, PA Conference for Women & Samantha Smith

Published: Sept. 21, 2018, 6:22 p.m.

Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with State Senator Sharif Street about the upcoming Diversity and Minority Business Forum September 28th from 8:30 am to 2 pm at Temple University Student Center. http://www.senatorsharifstreet.com/event/businessforum2018

Loraine speaks with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly about the upcoming 2018 Philadelphia AIDS Walk which takes place Sunday October 21st. Joining the conversation Mais Diaz from Action Wellness, one of the recipient organizations benefiting from money raised at the AIDS Walk. Also discussed was the shift in mission –providing support to the most vulnerable people in our community living with HIV by providing emergency financial assistance for critical life needs.

http://www.aidswalkphilly.org/

The Pennsylvania Conference for Women returns to Philadelphia October October 12, 2018 featuring keynote speakers including Amal Clooney and Serena Williams. This yearly event also offers workshops and seminars on issues facing women in the workplace, as well as seminars on health, finances and wellness among others. While this year’s conference is sold out – www.paconferenceforwomen.org is rich with resources. Also in honor of the conference iHeartMedia is highlighting some of the Delaware Valley’s most inspiring women leaders. This week Loraine speaks with Jeanie Heffernan Chief Human Resource Officer And Senior Vice President Independence Blue Cross who offers invaluable advice about navigating the workplace and what employers look for in a potential hire.


9 year old Samantha Smith came into our studios to record a public service announcement on behalf of the upcoming STEMcraft fundraiser for Public Citizens for Children and Youth. Loraine was so taken with the charm and maturity of this young lady and discovered she is an up and coming actress who’ll be featured in an episode of the tv show “The Last OG” during the upcoming third season. You can follow her at @just_sammi on Instagram.