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b'The ODUNDE Festival, the nation\\u2019s largest African American street festival, will return to South Street on Sunday, June 12, 2022. After a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic I speak to ODUNDE CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West about the event the covers more than 15 blocks of vendors, displays, international cuisine, drumming and entertainment. To find out more or to register as a vender call (267) 320-4364 or go to www.odundefestival.org

Two years ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked one of the largest social movements this country has ever seen, with calls from all corners to acknowledge the legacy of systemic racism in our criminal justice system and in our institutions more broadly.
This week President Biden signed a historic executive order to advance effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices that will build public trust and strengthen public safety. I speak to Chiraag Bains, White House Domestic Policy Council Lead for Racial Justice and Equity about the details.

I speak to Dennis Mathew, Comcast\'s Senior Vice President, Freedom Region about Comcast RISE, a program which provides capital for small women and minority owned businesses as well as wrap around services to help these businesses thrive. From June 1-14 eligible Philadelphia businesses owned by women or people of color can apply for a $10,000 grant at ComcastRISE.com. A total of 100 grants will be announced and awarded in July 2022. To apply go to www.ComcastRISE.com.



For listeners who want to take action in light of the school shooting in Uvalde, TX or want to help the families - here are resources:

The Texas Tribune has a page with verified GoFundMe Pages for families of those lost in Uvalde and other ways to help.
https://www.texastribune.org/2022/05/25/uvalde-shooting-how-to-help/

Prevention Institute: Gun Violence Must Stop. Here\'s What We Can Do to Prevent More Deaths
https://www.preventioninstitute.org/focus-areas/preventing-violence-and-reducing-injury/preventing-violence-advocacy

Children\'s Defense Fund: https://www.childrensdefense.org/policy/policy-priorities/gun-violence-prevention/

Violence Policy Center: 5 Things You Can Do Now to Stop Gun Violence https://vpc.org/5-things-you-can-do-now-to-help-stop-gun-violence/

Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/

March for Our Lives is planning a nationwide march against Gun violence Saturday June 11th in Washington DC. The link also helps fund a local march near you.

https://marchforourlives.com/march22/'