Insight Pt. 2: Vote Early Day, 57 Blocks, We Can Do Better and TAJ

Published: Oct. 21, 2022, 9:12 p.m.

b'Before we get started - a quick update on my training for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Weekend where I\'ll be running the 8k. A little set back - I have a cold and I feel crappy so that ruled out running for the past few days but I\'m taking my vitamin c, getting rest and will be back training for the event November 19-20th to benefit the American Association for Cancer Research. Join me or donate by going to www.aacr.org/runnersforresearch.

The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote a devastating article about 57 blocks where most of the city\'s gun injuries and fatalities take place. I speak to Movita Johnson Harrell, Founder of the Charles Foundation and a leader in the Mother\'s Movement talks about a campaign called 57 Blocks, an initiative between community, the Philadelphia District Attorney\'s Office and the Black Clergy. The initiative is to address the gun violence in the communities most impacted by providing funds, resources and support for the groups in those communities already doing the work. There will be a city-wide meeting for 57 Blocks Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6 PM Tenth Memorial Baptist Church 1328 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

http://blackclergyphilly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/57-Blocks-Fact-Sheet_10.14.22.pdf

I speak with the Lakeia Williams, founder of We can Do Better about a Halloween event designed to help kids learn about giving. It\\u2019s called 10th Annual Scare Away Poverty Trunk or Treat Edition October 29th from 2-6 pm at 7051 Ruskin Lane, in Upper Darby at Stonehurst Elementary School from 2pm to 6pm. Oct.29,2022
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I have a conservation with TA\\u2019J, a young actor based in Philly who has some advice for anybody interested in an acting career.
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First, we have a very important election coming up. I speak to Jay Osterman Manager, Social Impact MTV Entertainment Studio which is partnering with The Committee of Seventy and the Philadelphia Commissioner\'s Office for a Vote Early Day Rally at the South Side of City Hall from noon to 3. There residents can vote early, register and find out everything they need to know to vote in the upcoming November election.
www.voteearlyday.org'