October Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be behind us, but the fight against breast cancer continues every day. With 1 in 8 women in the U.S. expected to develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, early detection remains one of the most powerful tools we have — reducing the risk of death by more than 30%. Joining us is Jennifer Pantleo, Certified Breast Care Nurse and Vice President of Clinical Programs at Solis Mammography, a national leader in breast health services for nearly 40 years. Jennifer shares how Solis Mammography’s partnership with Jefferson Health is expanding access across the Philadelphia region, how AI-enhanced 3D imaging is improving early detection, and why staying on top of annual screenings can be lifesaving. We’ll also highlight the new Jefferson Health–Solis center in Flourtown and how listeners can schedule their appointments.  
📍 Breast Health Resources Find a Jefferson Health–Solis Mammography center & schedule:
🌐 www.SolisMammo.com :
📸 Instagram: @solismammography
📘 Facebook: Solis Mammography
💼 LinkedIn: Solis Mammography      

Then, in our monthly Speak Out segment, we turn to an important development in the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The latest effort to overturn marriage equality came from former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. On November 10, 2025, the Court declined to hear the case — leaving Obergefell fully intact. And while several state legislatures have advanced symbolic resolutions calling for its reversal, the Court’s refusal, combined with protections in the Respect for Marriage Act, ensures that marriage equality remains firmly the law of the land at the moment. We’ll unpack what this means going forward with attorney Angela Giampolo of Giampolo Law and the blog Philly Gay Lawyer.  

📌 Connect with Angela Giampolo
🌐 Websites: giampololaw.com | caravanofhope.lgbt
📸 Instagram: @yourgaylawyer
🐦 Twitter/X: @phillygaylawyer

In our first segment, we welcome Sharif El-Mekki, Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) — a nationally recognized leader working to rebuild the Black teacher pipeline and advance educational equity. With more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and movement-builder, Sharif shares how CBED is transforming the educational landscape through professional learning rooted in racial justice, strategic partnerships, and policy advocacy. We also highlight BMEC2025 — the Black Men Educators Convening happening November 20, 2025, a powerful gathering for Black educators and allies committed to systems change.  
Website: www.thecenterblacked.org
X (formerly Twitter): @centerblacked
Instagram: @centerblacked
Facebook: CenterBlackEd 
YouTube: The Center for Black Educator Development (channel) youtube.com

 We then turn to an extraordinary annual tradition that blends faith, humanity, and healing. Each November, Gift of Life Donor Sabbath brings together faith leaders from diverse traditions to share a vital message: organ and tissue donation is an act of love, compassion, and charity. All major religions in the United States support donation as a selfless gift that saves lives.   Joining us for this inspiring conversation are:  Imam Dr. Raymond Brock-Murray, Masjid Baitul Nasr Pastor Charles Leonard, Saint Mark’s Church Rabbi Michael Singer, Congregation Brith Sholom Cynthia Slater, donor mother and advocate Yvette Mason, two-time liver recipient   Together, they explore how faith traditions uplift the lifesaving mission of donation, how spiritual leaders guide families through difficult decisions, and why communities of color — especially those disproportionately affected — benefit deeply from trusted faith voices championing this cause.  

As always, we close with an invitation to take action: During Donor Sabbath this November, have the conversation with your loved ones and consider registering as an organ donor at donors1.org. Through collective compassion and courage, we can offer hope, healing, and the gift of life.  

 Gift of Life Donor Program / Donor Sabbath Website: www.donors1.org — specifically their “Gift of Life Donor Sabbath” page. Gift of Life Donor Sabbath
Facebook: Gift of Life Donor Program – FB page Facebook+1
Instagram: @donors1

In this segment of Insight, a show about empowering our community, host Loraine Ballard Morrill explores a powerful new resource for families in Delaware County. Family Village, launched by The Foundation for Delaware County, brings together comprehensive, wraparound services — from pregnancy to early childhood — all under one roof. Loraine is joined by Joanne Craig, Chief Impact Officer, who shares how this innovative hub is helping families thrive, improving maternal health outcomes, and ensuring every child gets the strong start they deserve.   Listeners will learn what inspired the creation of Family Village, the range of services offered, how it builds on decades of maternal and child health work, and how community members can get involved or access support.  

🌐 Website & Socials Website: www.delcofamilyvillage.org
Instagram: @delcofamilyvillage
Facebook: Delco Family Village  

🎧 Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
A great education can change everything — but for many Philadelphia families, financial barriers make that dream harder to reach. The Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is closing that gap by providing thousands of scholarships so children can attend safe, quality K–8 tuition-based schools. Joining us is Keisha Jordan, President & CEO of CSFP, to share how families can apply for scholarships for the 2026–2027 school year. Priority Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2025
 🌐 Website: www.csfphiladelphia.org
🐦 X (Twitter): @csfphiladelphia
📸 Instagram: @csfphiladelphia
📘 Facebook: Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
💼 LinkedIn: Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia


🎧 The Trace: Safer Together Forum  
Gun violence has long been one of Philadelphia’s most urgent challenges — but the city is seeing real progress. Joining us from The Trace, the nation’s only newsroom dedicated exclusively to gun violence reporting, Mensah M. Dean, Philadelphia staff writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist, discussing  how journalism can illuminate both the human toll and the solutions behind America’s gun violence crisis — and preview the upcoming Safer Together Forum, where policymakers, researchers, and community leaders will gather to share ideas that make cities safer for everyone.  
📅 Event: Safer Together Forum
🗓️ *Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 2:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 WHYY, Philadelphia
🌐 Learn more and register: thetrace.org/2025/09/the-trace-live-safer-together    

And in our CEO’s You Should Know feature, iHeartMedia Division President Paul Covino chats with Yin Woon Rani, CEO of MilkPEP — the organization behind the iconic “Got Milk?” campaign — about how they’re reimagining a classic message for a new generation. https://milkpep.org/

🎧 Save the Cecil B. Moore Library Coalition
The Save the Cecil B. Moore Library Coalition is a grassroots movement uniting neighbors, community leaders, and local organizations to protect and restore one of North Philadelphia’s most vital public spaces. Rooted in the legacy of civil rights leader Cecil B. Moore, the coalition is demanding transparency and the release of over $5.8 million in public funds already secured to renovate and reopen the library as a vibrant hub for education, culture, and community connection.
 📅 Upcoming Event: Library Update Meeting — November 22, 2025
🎙️ Guests: Cierra Freeman, Kate Goodman, Joel Northam, Kaitlyn Amick, Sydney Pollinock, Sierra Scott, and Jordan Holbert — representing BSNC, AFSCME, PSL, and Sunrise Movement Philadelphia.
 🌐 Website: librariesare.life/savecbmlibrary
📧 Email: savececilbmoorelibrary@gmail.com
📸 Socials: @bsncphilly | @sunrisemvmtphilly | @pslphilly | @cecilbmoorefriends
 
🎧 Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
A great education can change everything — but for many Philadelphia families, financial barriers make that dream harder to reach. The Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is closing that gap by providing thousands of scholarships so children can attend safe, quality K–8 tuition-based schools. Joining us is Keisha Jordan, President & CEO of CSFP, to share how families can apply for scholarships for the 2026–2027 school.  Priority Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2025
 🌐 Website: www.csfphiladelphia.org
🐦 X (Twitter): @csfphiladelphia
📸 Instagram: @csfphiladelphia
📘 Facebook: Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
💼 LinkedIn: Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia


🎧 The Trace: Safer Together Forum  
Gun violence has long been one of Philadelphia’s most urgent challenges — but the city is seeing real progress. Joining us from The Trace, the nation’s only newsroom dedicated exclusively to gun violence reporting, Mensah M. Dean, Philadelphia staff writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist, discussing  how journalism can illuminate both the human toll and the solutions behind America’s gun violence crisis — and preview the upcoming Safer Together Forum, where policymakers, researchers, and community leaders will gather to share ideas that make cities safer for everyone.  
📅 Event: Safer Together Forum
🗓️ *Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 2:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 WHYY, Philadelphia
🌐 Learn more and register: thetrace.org/2025/09/the-trace-live-safer-together

 North Philly: A Black Freedom Jawn
North Philadelphia has always been a powerhouse of culture, activism, and resilience — a cornerstone in America’s ongoing freedom story. North Philly: A Black Freedom Jawn is bringing that legacy to life through intergenerational storytelling, docent training, and community celebration. Joining us are Dr. Victoria Best, CEO of Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) and Acting President of The Society to Preserve Philadelphia African American Assets (SPPAAA), and Jacqueline Wiggins, Owner of Wiggins Tours N More, LLC and Vice President of SPPAAA. Together, they share how this project is empowering residents to preserve their own history and redefine how the world sees North Philadelphia — not just as a neighborhood, but as a living archive of Black freedom and ingenuity.
🌐 Connect & Learn More
Website: www.vuots.org
Instagram: @vuotsphilly | @NPBFJ
Facebook: Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service
LinkedIn: Victoria Best
📧 Emails: ablackfreedomjawm@gmail.com | info@wigginstoursnmore.com | vuotssupport@vuots.org

🎙️ WHAT’S GOING ON with Loraine Ballard Morrill
Episode: Redefining Pain Management, Homeownership, and Remembering a Radio Legend In this episode of What’s Going On, we’re shining a light on health innovation, homeownership, and a heartfelt tribute to one of Philadelphia’s most beloved radio voices.

First, we speak with Dr. Asif M. Ilyas, President of the Rothman Opioid Foundation — an organization advancing research, education, and policy to improve pain management and reduce unnecessary opioid use. Dr. Ilyas is also an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics and the driving force behind the upcoming symposium Medical Cannabis: What Do We Know & What Do We Not, happening Saturday, November 8th at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
🌐 Website: www.rothmanopioid.org
📱 Socials: @RothmanOpioid (X) | @rothmanopioidfoundation (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Then, Abraham Reyes Pardo, Vice President of the Office of Housing and Diversion Services at the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia, shares how their Home Buyers Program helps individuals and families achieve sustainable homeownership through education and financial empowerment.
🌐 Website: www.urbanleaguephila.org/housing
💼 LinkedIn: Urban League of Greater Philadelphia
📘 Facebook: @urbanleaguegphl

And finally, we remember Pierre Robert, the legendary WMMR radio host who passed away this week. Pierre was not only a Philadelphia radio icon but also a kind and generous soul. We’ll share an excerpt from his moving remarks at the AIDS Walk Philly Commemoration — a reminder of his humor, passion, and love for this city and its people.

What’s Going On — stories that inspire, connect, and uplift our community.

🎙️ INSIGHT with Loraine Ballard Morrill
Episode: Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change In this episode of Insight, we’re celebrating leadership, empowerment, and second chances across our community.

First, we talk with Maria DiCostanzo, Executive Vice President of ALPFA Philadelphia, about Women of ALPFA Presents: Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change — a celebration of leadership, allyship, and collective growth.
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕢 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 1439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Join inspiring women leaders and allies for a morning filled with stories, workshops, and recognition of pioneers who promote equity and community impact — proudly sponsored by Lincoln Financial.
🌐 Register: www.alpfaphila.org/events

Then, Abraham Reyes Pardo, Vice President of the Office of Housing and Diversion Services at the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia, shares how their Home Buyers Program helps individuals and families achieve sustainable homeownership through education and financial empowerment.
🌐 Website: www.urbanleaguephila.org/housing
💼 LinkedIn: Urban League of Greater Philadelphia
📘 Facebook: @urbanleaguegphl

Finally, State Senator Nikil Saval, Democratic Chair of the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee, joins us to talk about Homecoming: A Day for Justice-Impacted Philadelphians — happening
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging, 624 N. Broad Street
This free event connects returning citizens with job recruiters, expungement and pardon services, and health screenings — helping individuals rebuild their lives and reclaim their future.
🌐 Website: pasenatorsaval.com
📱 Socials: @senatorsaval (X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok)

 Empowerment, equity, and opportunity — that’s what Insight is all about.

 🎙️ Insight — Part 1
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati talks with Swati Chaturvedi, founder of the Community Bollywood Dance Project, about leading interactive Bollywood movement workshops at the Barnes Foundation PECO Free First Sunday—a day of free admission, family art activities, and access to Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets. Workshops celebrate rhythm, joy, and community for all ages and abilities.
📅 Sunday (First Sunday of the month)
📍 Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia
🖼️ Event info: barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/…
🌐 Barnes: @barnesfoundation (IG) • barnesfoundation.org. Barnes Foundation+2Instagram+2 💃 Community Bollywood Dance Project (CBDP)
🌐 Website: communitybollywooddanceproject.com • IG: @bollywooddanceproject. Community Bollywood Dance Project+1

🎙️ Host Feature: “What Is Philadelphia Reading?”
Vanesse chats with City Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr.
🌐 Council page: phlcouncil.com/jefferyyoungjr • IG: @councilmemberjyoungjr. Philadelphia City Council+1

👤 Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati
🌐 African American Children’s Book Project: theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org • IG: @aacbookproject. theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org+1