Abdush Shaakir from Philly Thrive talks about their housing program in Greys Ferry and tips for organizing housing justice in Germantown. For Mother's Day, mamas in and around Germantown talk about motherhood.

MyLisa Flowers Shipanga & Eboni Zamani | 4.25.24

20 days ago 58m 58s

Rasheed is in conversation with local filmmaker Eboni Zamani about her newest project, A Song for Nia. Maleka will speak with MyLisa Flowers Shipanga about her newest hands-on, free, and local gardening lessons.

Awbury Arboretum & Safe Steps NW | 4.11.24

Apr 11th, 2024 49m 15s

Brandon Pousley and W Douglas Banks discuss Safe Steps Northwest, a new initiative to clean trash and reduce gun violence. Kiersten Adams, Awbury Arboretum's new Program and Marketing Manager, talks about her vision for Awbury's programs and th

Paul Horner + Michael Angelo Abreu & Peace Ike | 3.28.24

Mar 28th, 2024 39m

Local musician Paul Horner and poet Michael Angelo Abreu discuss how they started collaborating on music and poetry, and then we hear some of the albums they created. Rasheed speaks with Peace Ike about her Dinner + Discussion series.

Migration Letters & Storytelling | 3.14.24

Mar 14th, 2024 36m 47s

Maleka interviews Germantown poet Nzadi Keita on her latest poetry book, Migration Letters. Keita will also read some of her poetry. Rasheed shares a recap of the Winter Storytelling Series with GREAT.

State Senator Art Haywood & Dr. Nikia Owens | 2.29.24

Feb 29th, 2024 47m 38s

Maleka speaks with State Senator Art Haywood about the work he and his team did last summer and fall and their new goals for this year, especially in Germantown. Rasheed speaks with Campaign for Working Families CEO Dr. Nikia Owens about their

Black Businesses, Book Fairs and Hasan Ali | 2.15.24

Feb 15th, 2024 31m 32s

Rasheed speaks with Maplewood Collective members about their experiences and thoughts as Black business owners. Maleka speaks with Roberta Frempong about Mt. Airy CDC's Black History Month Book Sale. She also chats with new G-Town Radio board m

Block By Block | 2.1.24

Feb 1st, 2024 50m 40s

Rasheed explores the Block-By-Block fellowship, a program from PhillyCAM, with cohort leader Brad Linder and former cohort members, Kiersten Adams and Cathy Brown.

Kelly School & Communing With Grief | 1.18.24

Jan 18th, 2024 43m 14s

Maleka speaks with the principal of John B. Kelly Elementary School, Alia Dickerson, about collaboration and other updates. Maleka also speaks with grief coach and death midwife Naila Francis about communing with grief.

Documenting Juneteenth & Maplewood Collective | 12.7.23

Dec 7th, 2023 37m 30s

Maleka speaks with Maplewood Mall business owners about engagement on the corridor, the formation of the Maplewood Collective, and their vision. Rasheed explores the Finding Juneteenth Exhibition from the Johnson House and Historic Germantown w

OHTB Recap & Afromation Avenue | 11.23.23

Nov 23rd, 2023 51m 38s

Maleka speaks with Operation Hug The Block co-leader Mazzie Casher (also of Philly Truce) about the peace patrol's key takeaways. Rasheed explores the final installation of Afromation Avenue co-founders Brittni Jennings & Kristin Kelly and Mura

Cathy Brown & Kimberly Kamara | 11.2.23

Nov 2nd, 2023 53m 20s

Maleka speaks to Germantown resident Cathy Brown about her Block-by-Block Fellowship experience at PhillyCAM. The first Germantown Echoes segment premieres with Kimberly Kamara's journey into gun violence advocacy.

October 5, 2023

Oct 5th, 2023 46m 20s

Brujo de la Mancha on Indigenous Peoples Day. S(tree)tworks Lightning House opening recap. Philly Children's Movement addressing racist language at J.S. Jenks School. Neighbors sharing their sources of joy.

G-Town Radio, Imperfect Gallery, and Heather Bowlan | 9.21.23

Sep 21st, 2023 42m 28s

Rasheed, Maleka, and hosts from G-Town Radio share their experiences and insights on broadcasting. Local writer and artist Heather Bowlan reads her poetry and discusses her creative process. Renny Molenaar and Rocio Cabello talk about their Ger

G-Town Radio Reflections & What Students Need | 9.7.23

Sep 7th, 2023 48m 52s

Maleka speaks to community leaders Bryana Crump, Ismael Jiminez, and Shakira King about what students need for a successful school year. Rasheed speaks with G-Town Radio hosts Tom Casetta, Janice Tosto, Linda Rosenwein, and Kay Wood about their

The mighty FlipSide & Afromation Avenue | 8.10.23

Aug 10th, 2023 58m 10s

Maleka is in conversation with local Hip-Hop mc/dj/educator/and event curator mighty FlipSide on the history of Hip-Hop in Philly, his Hip-Hop Lives shows, and more to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop this August. Rasheed chats with Af

Anthony Molden, Cliveden, & Juneteenth Fest | 6.29.23

Jun 29th, 2023 57m 17s

Maleka is in conversation with local artist Anthony Molden about his artwork and life. Local neighbor Bernard Groeneveld interviews Cliveden House Engagement Coordinator Victoria Best about the historic site. Rasheed shares a recap of the Johns

Black Men & Yoga | 6.15.23

Jun 15th, 2023 44m 14s

Yoga instructor Matthew Anderson Jr. is in conversation with Rasheed Ajamu about the relationship between Black men and yoga. Rasheed does a reporter roundup, sharing farmers' markets in the neighborhood.

PrideTeenth & Crossroads Gathering | 6.1.23

Jun 1st, 2023 43m 25s

The 6.1.23 episode covered two June 2023 events.Philadelphia Family Pride‘s Assistant Director Shanay Rowe speaks about the upcoming Prideteenth event at Lovett Park. Global Women’s Strike organizers Phoebe Jones & Carolyn Hill discuss the Cr

GAD Philly, Reviving The Village Giveback, and Safe City Boys | 5.18.23

May 18th, 2023 54m 44s

Kristen Clark speaks with GIH about the new Germantown Arts District and their monthly Fourth Fridays event series. Mazzie Casher of Philly Truce talks about their new Safe City Boys initiative, and Jasmine Hawkins talks about

Bonus

8th District City Council Debate Recap

May 11th, 2023 4m 12s

Equally Informed Philly Editorial Associate Luisa Suarez was at the May 9th City Council Debate. Councilperson Cindy Bass and candidate Seth Anderson-Oberman went head-to-head one last time before 8th District voters head to the polls on May 16

S(Tree)twork & Black Midwifery | 5.4.23

May 4th, 2023 54m 54s

Maleka speaks with Kiersten Adams, Casey Kuklick, and Marina McDougall about the S(Tree)twork program. Rasheed explores midwifery with Black midwives Crystal Hawkins and Titilola Ogbeide.

Junior Defenders, Michael Cogbill, and Poems | GIHH 4.20.23

Apr 20th, 2023 48m 37s

Maleka is in conversation with Guy Lang about the Junior Defenders program. Michael Cogbill shares his favorite things about Germantown. We also air a collection of poems submitted by Philadelphians.

World Autism Day, Power Interfaith, and GREAT's Seed Exchange | 4.6.23

Apr 6th, 2023 51m 3s

For World Autism Day, Rasheed's sister Erica Irving speaks about her experience with being diagnosed with autism in adulthood. Maleka talks to Salina Singleton and Matthew Arlyck about POWER Interfaith. Rasheed features GREAT's upcoming seed ex

Bridging Blocks, Yes! And, and Horizons Program | 3.23.23

Mar 23rd, 2023 51m 55s

Amir Richardson discusses the Bridging Blocks Initiative between WHYY and the Free Library. Chris Herrman speaks about Yes! And Collaborative Arts. Monica Quarrie talks about the Horizons at Greene Street Friends School program.