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Brother Yumy Odom founder of Frator Heru Institute, moderated the discussion about #DeepPoverty in North Philadelphia with Retired Educator and Historian, Ms. Jacqueline Wiggins, Community Organizer, Moor Ali El, Artist/Advocate, Program Director at Village of The Arts, Michael O'Bryan, Early Childhood Development Provider Christine Churchwell and Music Artist/Advocate Richard Ransom aka Ram Riches.
1] What is deep Poverty? What is the origin of it? How is it manifested? How can we address it directly?
2] What are the economic fulcrums in N. Philadelphia? What is the state of employment / unemployment in Philadelphia? What needs to be done?
3] What is the plight / status of "education" / mis-education in Philadelphia?
4] How does dys-gentrification play into the current crises?
5] What do you have to offer to this discussion? Feel free to elaborate on your expertise.
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