Coverage of the MLK Day of Action Resistance and Empowerment March on Jan 19, 2015. Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild (POWER).
http://www.powerphiladelphia.org/
'Black Lives Matter' Protesters In Philly #ReclaimMLK Day March for Justice, Jobs & Education demanding an end to "Stop & Frisk," an increase in minimum wage, and a full funding formula for schools
Saturdays at 12:00 pm in February
GriotWorks is a signature organization in producing and presenting artistic work based in African American traditions, storytelling and culture.
Featuring: Griot Sway Youth Music Video, Stories In Service 2012, Discussion: Black Male Storytelling - Fruitvale Station, Trayvon and Beyond, Discussion: AfroFuturism
Saturdays at 7pm in February
Followed by:
Mama Jo
In this ode to community mothers, a female drummer must confront an estranged young man she raised.
by Jos Duncan of GriotWorks
Hello, Fall,
A short visual film about embracing change.
by Jos Duncan
I Live for Trans Education: A Youth Toolkit
Saturdays at 8pm in February
I Live for Media Literacy shows some of the prevalent images and themes in mainstream media representations of transgender people. It also talks about how we can go beyond mainstream media to make our own representations of our community.
I Live for Trans Employment: chronicles the fight for legal protections for transgender people in the workplace and explores some of the challenges trans people face finding a job.
I Live for Healthcare: describes some of the challenges facing transgender people accessing health care related to transitioning and health care in general.
I Live for Creating Acceptance: describes barriers to trans acceptance within the community and without.
Independent shorts competition
Sundays at 9:30pm in February
Stay Tuned in March for The Philly TV Fest program series: a combination of breakout educational sessions & roundtable discussions Sundays at 1:30 pm
How SEPTA Works – An inside look at the whole system.
Produced by Radnor Public Access
Saturdays at 5pm in February
Visual Artists reveal the history of their careers
Episode 1 features Carol Moore who incorporates geography and poetry into her 2 & 3 dimensional art. Although recently retired from teaching at UArts, she has not retired from making art.
Fridays at 7pm
Where viewers get a real glimpse into the lives of the show's Regulars, and doing good for the community
Produced by Michael Nise & Chrystel Eberts
Saturdays at 11:30am
Local poets and writers discuss a featured poet in this LIVE monthly discussion and open mic series.
LIVE from the PhillyCAM Studio on the first Tuesday of the month
(and repeated throughout the month at the same time)
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
February’s focus is on Langston Hughes with poet panelists: Kirwyn Sutherland, Tee S. Hawkins and hosted by Warren C. Longmire.
A talk/magazine show about young women and issues that affect them. Produced by Tiffany Bacon
Thursdays at 6pm
New topics include:
"Being Black" This show features a discussion on what, or who, defines an African American's "blackness."
"Are Women Afraid To Be Soft?" Why are aggressive behaviors and masculinity often associated with independent women? This show talks about the reasons why.
"Side Chick Culture" This show discusses why some women are comfortable being "the other woman."
"Ghetto Vs. Rachet" This show discusses the difference between the terms Ghetto and Rachet.