Insight Pt. 2: Ice Skating for Peace, Carole Boston Weatherford Honored, Fountain Fund Philadelphia, The Power of Jury Duty Podcast By cover art

Insight Pt. 2: Ice Skating for Peace, Carole Boston Weatherford Honored, Fountain Fund Philadelphia, The Power of Jury Duty

Insight Pt. 2: Ice Skating for Peace, Carole Boston Weatherford Honored, Fountain Fund Philadelphia, The Power of Jury Duty

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 🎙️ Alim Howell | Ice Skating for Peace
Alim Howell is an activist and advocate with the Race for Peace Committee, dedicated to fostering safer communities and stronger relationships between youth and law enforcement. He joins us to preview the 6th annual Ice Skating for Peace event—happening Friday, July 11th from 4:15 to 6:15 PM at the Skatium in Havertown. Sponsored by the Haverford Township Police Department, this free event features open skating, food, and drinks—all in the spirit of peace and unity.
🔗 raceforpeace.org
📲 Instagram, Facebook & X: @RFPCSocialMedia

📚 Carole Boston Weatherford | Children’s Literature Legacy Award
Carole Boston Weatherford is an acclaimed poet and author of over 50 children’s books, many centered on African American history and culture. Her work has earned numerous honors, including the 2022 Coretta Scott King Author Award for Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and the 2024 Honor for How Do You Spell Unfair? This weekend, she’ll be honored with the Children’s Literature Legacy Award at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, as part of the Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Banquet—featuring speakers like Grace Lin and George Takei.
🌐 Learn more at: https://info.libraryjournal.com/ala-2025

💸 Michael Butler | Fountain Fund Philadelphia
We’re spotlighting second chances and economic justice with Michael Butler, Director of the Fountain Fund Philadelphia. Backed by the GreenLight Fund, the organization has just surpassed a $1 million milestone in zero-interest loans—directly supporting Philadelphians impacted by incarceration. These funds empower individuals to pursue housing, education, transportation, and entrepreneurship, creating real pathways to stability and freedom.
🌐 fountainfund.org
📲 Facebook & Instagram: @TheFountainFundPhiladelphia | X: @TFFPhilly

⚖️ Lauren Cristella & Patrick Martin | The Power of Jury Duty
We’re joined by Lauren Cristella, President & CEO of the Committee of Seventy, and Patrick Martin, Philadelphia Jury Commissioner, to discuss the often-overlooked civic responsibility of jury service. From protecting constitutional rights to ensuring diverse representation in the courtroom, their mission is to strengthen our democracy through informed and engaged jurors.
Learn how you can get involved and why your service matters.
🌐 Learn more: www.seventy.org/jury-duty
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