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Giving a Voice to Professional Female Athletes

Giving a Voice to Professional Female Athletes

Equity in sports: Learn more about a landmark collective bargaining agreement that provides WNBA players higher salaries, better conditions, and paid maternity leave — a deal advocates intend to become a model in other industries.

Terri Jackson, Executive Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, shares what inspires her to lead the women athletes of the WNBA and her role in negotiating the historic agreement.

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7:47

Effects of Concussions in Young Athletes

Effects of Concussions in Young Athletes

Concussions are a common safety concern for school-age athletes, affecting tens of thousands of kids in the U.S. each year.

Chris Nowinski, CEO and Co-Founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, shares the telltale signs and symptoms of a concussion and an initiative that aims to increase awareness and reporting.

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5:43

Breaking Barriers in Professional Sports

Breaking Barriers in Professional Sports

Advocates say the male-dominated sports industry has been slow to accept women, but increasingly, women are breaking barriers in professional sports.

Jennifer King, Assistant Coach of the Washington Football Team, shares how her passion for the game of football at a young age set her on a path toward breaking gender barriers of her own.

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6:34

The Future of Assistive Technology

The Future of Assistive Technology

People living with ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease — lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe.

Blair Casey, Assistant Executive Director of Team Gleason, shares how former NFL player Steve Gleason serves as inspiration in the fight against ALS, and how assistive technology is improving life for those living with the illness and other neuromuscular diseases.

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Pat Tillman: A Legacy of Leadership

Pat Tillman: A Legacy of Leadership

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, pro football player Pat Tillman left the NFL to serve in the U.S. Army. Although Tillman lost his life while on active duty in Afghanistan in 2004, his legacy lives on through a foundation that helps turn soldiers into scholars.

Jonathan Due, Director of Programs and Scholarships for the Pat Tillman Foundation, and Ashley Nicolas, a Pat Tillman Scholar, join Paul Lisnek for a discussion about helping soldiers and their spouses transition from combat to college campuses.

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Chuck Aoki: U.S. Paralympic Silver Medalist, Wheelchair Rugby

Chuck Aoki: U.S. Paralympic Silver Medalist, Wheelchair Rugby

U.S. Paralympian Chuck Aoki has used a wheelchair for most of his life, due to a condition called hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy. But that hasn't stopped him from competing. Aoki, captain of the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team, shares his story and his journey to compete in Tokyo.

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Trevon Jenifer: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Basketball

Trevon Jenifer: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Basketball

U.S. Paralympian Trevon Jenifer was born without lower limbs due to a condition called congenital phocomelia. He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 4, setting himself on a path to the Paralympic Games and a gold medal in 2016. Jenifer reflects on his journey to compete in Tokyo as part of Team USA.

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Mallory Weggemann: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

Mallory Weggemann: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

U.S. Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann was paralyzed from a medical procedure at age 18. She eventually returned to the pool to compete, taking home a gold medal in the Paralympic Games in 2012. Weggemann shares her inspirational story and her quest for a gold medal in Tokyo.

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5:23

Promoting the Filipino Culture

On August 12, 1898, an armistice was signed between the United States and Spain ceding the Philippines for the sum of $20 M making the Philippines a protectorate of the United States. Nieves McRoberts – Lukasik, Vice President of the United States Pinoys For Good Governance Michigan and Chairperson of the Asian Rice Festival, discusses the importance on educating the community about the Filipino culture and the Asian Rice Festival.

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5:29

Connecting Youth to Opportunities

According to a report from The Social Science Research Council, Detroit’s young people had the third largest rate of disconnection in the nation, among Black students the rate was over 25 percent. Amy Nederlander, Founder and President of L!fe Leaders discusses how youth are disconnected from opportunities and how her organization is working to change that.

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Author Spotlight: Lisa C. Whitaker

Indiana based author and founder of Hold Fast Ministries, Lisa C. Whitaker highlights the journey behind and inspiration of her new book entitled, "Dropping Anchor: Navigating the Waters of Life Through God's Love". VisitLisa Whitaker - Holding Fast to the only Anchor that Savesfor more on this Hoosier writer.

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7:38

Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund

Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass discusses the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund and how the funds could work to end generational poverty in the city. Recorded July 14, 2021.

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5:45

Affordable Housing in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Derek Green discusses dedicating a portion of the city budget’s general fund to improve housing affordability and accessibility. July 14, 2021.

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7:58

Dirt Bike Ban on Philadelphia City Streets

Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla talks about the city’s efforts to get illegal dirt bikes off streets and how Philly is working to put in place a citywide street sweeping program. July 14, 2021.

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7:28

Providing Interview Suits and Job Training Skills for Men

Rhonda Willingham, Founder and President of Menzfit, discusses how her organization helps to put low-income, disadvantaged men on a path to long-term employment. Recorded July 14, 2021.

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8:53

Building Inspection and Code Enforcement in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon discusses the importance of building inspection and code enforcement in Philadelphia and what efforts are underway to protect property and residents. Recorded July 14, 2021.

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11:35

From Crisis to Empowerment in the LGBTQ+ Community and Beyond

This Comcast Newsmakers segment showcases Denver based non-profit, Envision: You, that is working hard to change the statistics around mental health issues and substance abuse disorders among the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ people suffer mental health issues at a rate three times higher than their cis, straight counterparts and experience much higher rates of substance abuse disorders as well. Currently, 60% of queer folks have a less than ideal experience when they go into a health care setting due to the lack of affirming resources available to them.

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4:51

Baltimore, the College Town

The Baltimore Collegetown and Gown Tour is a yearly, four-day experience for high school counselors to see Collegetown member institutions in person and to promote the Greater Baltimore area as a college destination. Their Executive Director, Kirsten Brinlee joins Elena Russo to discuss Baltimore as a destination for higher education and the benefits to the local community.

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5:38

Building Healthy Strong Families

Black babies in Detroit die at twice the rate of other babies in Michigan. Moms in Detroit face barriers to accessing quality prenatal care, social isolation, and stress that can put their babies at a higher risk of being born too small or too early. Shirley Mann Gray, Director of Maternal Child Health for the Detroit Health Department discusses the importance of building healthy strong families.

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5:28

Bridging the Economic Equity Gap in the Corporate Culture

According to McCarthy Mentoring, 25% of employees who enrolled in a mentoring program had a salary-grade change, compared to only 5% of workers who did not participate. Alphonso Amos, Detroit Program Director for StreetWise Partners discusses the importance of breaking down systemic barrios in the workplace.

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7:28

Pay Parity for Telehealth Appointments

Because of the pandemic, more providers than ever are using telehealth in patient care. New Jersey State Assemblywoman Joann Downey discusses legislation that would bring parity in pay for telemedicine and telehealth services and in person services. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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6:42

Virtual Fundraising for Nonprofits and Sports Betting in New Jersey

New Jersey State Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling discusses making virtual fundraising easier for nonprofits as well as the potential of allowing wagering on college sports in New Jersey. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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6:16

College Readiness and Workforce Development Programs for Delaware Teens

Anesha Truesdale, from the YMCA of Delaware, discusses their opportunities for teens including college readiness programs and workforce development opportunities. June 18, 2021.

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6:22

Returning to Philadelphia for Work and Play

Angela Val, Executive Director of Ready.Set.Philly!, discusses the civic initiative designed to encourage people safely returning to Philadelphia for work and play. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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