On May 17th, Tianna Gaines-Turner, Site Representative of Witnesses to Hunger: Philadelphia, testified before the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity. The event itself was a forum about the 50th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission Report, a 1967 Congressional report exploring racism, poverty, and segregation in America,…
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Karla T. of #WitnessesToHunger Speaks About School Suspensions
There is growing concern about the disproportionate suspensions of children of color and children living in poverty and low-income areas. Witnesses to Hunger hosted a #WitnessesChat to discuss this issue with one of our new members, Karla T. of Philadelphia. Watch the video here:
#LetsTalkPhilly Comes to @TheEatCafe w/ Witnesses to Hunger
On May 23, 2017, On The Table Philadelphia hosted a series of conversations around the city in mostly dining settings. People were invited to come and join conversations about everything from equity to politics and more. Member of Witnesses to Hunger, Angela Nike Sutton, was a highly engaged participant, sharing her thoughts about employment and…
#JusticeMatters Candidate Forum 5.12.17 #Philly
On Friday May 12th, Witnesses to Hunger will join Black Lives Matter Philly in hosting two consecutive Q&A forums. The first forum will be comprised of the 2017 candidates for Judge of the Court of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The second forum will be composed of the 2017 candidates running for the District Attorney…
Cafe Conversations: Race, Gender, and Poverty
On Saturday, March 4, 2017, Witnesses to Hunger launched a new community forum series, “Cafe Conversations” at The EAT Cafe in West Philadelphia. The goal of these forums is to engage the community in conversations about poverty, brainstorm practical actions and solutions, and network with other individuals and organizations whose goals include ending hunger and…
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