WURD Radio · Daybreak 12.3.19 – Patrick Beckley Patrick Beckley, Environmental Engineer and founder of Finor X, spoke with Helanah of DayBreak about the environmental changes in the U.S. and how his company is committed to educating communities on taking action. With a focus in merging art, history and urban fashion, Finor X educates on […]

Civic Engagment, Education

January 17, 2021

Creating Culture Through Connection

WURD Radio · Daybreak 12.2.19 – Nada Alwadi Helanah of DayBreak spoke with Nada Alwadi, journalist, writer and researcher based in Washington D.C. Nada shares the intersectional truth of being a Bahraini woman and working in the media with an emphasis on women’s political empowerment. Nada also shares with Helanah her sentiments on being a […]

Civic Engagment, Travel

January 10, 2021

The Intersection of Political Cultures

WURD Radio · Daybreak 11.22.19 – Christine Knapp Christine Knapp, the Director of the Office of Sustainability for the City of Philadelphia, stopped by to chat with Helanah on the DayBreak show. Christine defines sustainability as using resources today in a way that enables future generations to benefit later on. Being in this industry for […]

Civic Engagment

December 13, 2020

Sustainability in Philadelphia’s Environment

WURD Radio · Daybreak 10.25.19 – Erica Carroll Student Cares is a national non-profit that connects student volunteers with children living in long term hospitalization due to terminal illnesses. Founder and CEO, Erica Carroll, stopped by to share the impact the organization has with those who are involved. With programs running in 12 different hospitals […]

Civic Engagment

November 1, 2020

Addressing Terminal Illness in Children

WURD Radio · Daybreak 10.3.19 – Ken Weinstein As a Real Estate Developer for over 30 years, Ken Weinstein stopped by the DayBreak show to share some tips on how to break into the real estate world. Referring to himself as a social entrepreneur, he shares that the most important thing to be aware of […]

Business, Civic Engagment

October 18, 2020

Real Estate Development in Philadelphia

WURD Radio · Daybreak 10.2.19 – Aminata Diallo Starting the conversation with, “I didn’t choose philanthropy, philanthropy chose me,” Ami Diallo came on DayBreak to chat about her work in the philanthropy community in Philadelphia. As the Manager of Community Learning and Impact at the Scattergood Foundation, Ami spoke about what it takes to build […]

Civic Engagment

October 11, 2020

The Evolution of Modern Philosophy

WURD Radio · Daybreak 9.6.19 – Eric Westbrook As the Director for the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement, Eric Westbrook stopped by the DayBreak show to chat with Helanah about the work the city is doing to close the opportunity gap for black men and boys. He shares the initiative is built on teaching […]

Black Community, Civic Engagment, Education

July 15, 2020

Black Male Engagement can Build Bridges

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