Insight Pt. 2: "I Am Oronde," Please Touch Museum's Ready-Set-School Program, Breast Cancer and Black Women

Philadelphia Community Podcast

25-07-2024 • 28分

Oronde McClain was nearly killed by gunfire at 10 and overcame incredible odds, not only surviving but thriving as a powerful advocate for survivors of gun violence. His journey has been chronicled in news stories and documentaries, and now, a feature film about his life is in the works. I speak with Zonsiluo Gompah, President and Producer of Esther Egg Inc.
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The Please Touch Museum is a haven for learning through play. I’ll share information The Ready-Set School program which provides free admission Community Days on the last Sundays of June, July, and August, in partnership with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation.  I speak with Patricia (Trish) D. Wellenbach, President and CEO, Please Touch Museum and Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation about this program and the recent continuation of their partnership, with Independence Blue Cross becoming the Official Health & Wellness Partner of the Museum.   The next two free community days will be July 28 and  August 25, 2024. www.PleaseTouchMuseum.org

First  I speak to Dr. Oluwadamilola "Lola" Fayanju, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery at Penn Medicine.  Dr, Fayanju discusses the factors that have resulted in higher mortality rates for Black Women and the critical importance of early detection and knowing family history.
https://pennmedicine.org/BreastCancerCare