Sisters in Freedom 12th District Police Harriet Tubman City Moving Ahead

Film at Common Team Wins Hoagie Reenactment at Heinz with Municipal

Place: March13 Eating Contest Wildlife Reserve Identification Cards
Celebrates role of Defeats other law Highlights how Can substitute for
women in fight for enforcement groups at underground railway foreign ID’s and
freedom & rights ShopRite Deli freed slaves passports
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BRINGING GOOD NEWS TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1945

OPINION
51st Ward – new leaders pledge openness
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COMMUNITY
NUAD starts new STD counselling project
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Educational programs at Kingsessing Library
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Journey to Freedom
AFRICOM programs assist new arrivals
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Kingsessing Library has programs for all ages
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COMING UP &
BULLETIN BOARD
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By Mark Harrell of the 50th anniversary of emancipa- and other black intellectuals would
Exclusive Home of Party Grits

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tion sponsored by the state of Illinois. publish in The Journal of Negro His-
inspired by Chef Reeky lack History Month began in Woodson then decided to form an tory, which he established in 1916. As
The Kitchen Magician Chicago during the summer of organization to promote the scientific early as 1920, Woodson urged black
6517 Elmwood Avenue 1915 when Carter G. Woodson study of black life and history before
215-924-9915 traveled from Washington, D.C. to leaving town. He hoped that others JOURNEY TO FREEDOM
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By Greg Benjamin
C
limate Change!! What is Cli-
mate change? It is the rise in
average surface temperatures on
Earth. Well, for the 51st Ward, we are
also experiencing a Climate Change,
which is the rise in the surface tem-
perature of our grassroots politics. The
51st Ward is experiencing a Climate
for Change which is causing a rise in
the expectations of the members of
the 51st Ward. Yes, there is a climate
change in the 51st Ward!!! The change
is a challenge. The change is hard, but
doable. The ingredients for the Climate
Change are true leadership, sacri-
fice, vision and commitment. These
ingredients are helping to establish a
foundation for a new and Mighty 51st
Ward. As Ward Leader I have a God-
given love for my community and its
people. The 51st Ward is now an Open
Ward. So what does that mean? It
means that as your Ward Leader I am
D
ear Community Leaders and
Residents of Southwest Phila-
delphia: We are writing to
provide you with an update on our
collective efforts to improve litter con-
ditions and quality of life in Southwest
Philadelphia. For the past two years,
the City of Philadelphia’s Zero Waste
and Litter Cabinet has been working
with partners across the city on a com-
prehensive plan to address systemic
issues and create sustained change
for a litter problem that affects all of
us. As part of the initiative, the City
and SEPTA have teamed up to focus
intensive efforts on issues impacting
the Southwest Philadelphia neighbor-
hoods. Efforts include:
• A neighborhood litter control plan –
available at cleanphl.org
• Philly Spring Clean-up signature site
Climate Change
committed to working with our ward
Committee-People to practice a policy
of inclusion for decision making re-
garding the matters of the 51st Ward.
As the Ward Leader I feel that I am
competent in my vision, leadership,
and skill-set to govern a Ward where
my leadership will be demonstrated
and received; as I openly engage the
residents of our Ward. Not to men-
tion the fact that my track record of
organizing in the Ward is excellent and
on -record.
It is the sacrifices I have made,
and my skills that have helped me to
become the Ward Leader of the 51st
Ward. The Climate Change is produc-
ing Committee-People who want to
work for Change in a Ward. The driv-
ing force behind this motivation is be-
cause the 51st Ward has been deprived
too long of people with good inten-
tions that are focused on the better-
ment of the 51st Ward and for its resi-
dents. The goal of the Climate Change
SEPTA Letter To The Community
Litter? Not In Southwest
at Ezekiel Baptist Church
• Focus on block captain recruitment
and vacant lot beautification
• A SEPTA investment in 6.1 miles of
Airport Line trash clean-up, vegeta-
tion removal, and fencing repairs
• Formation of an Environmental
is to grow the 51st Ward into an area
where people can receive dependable
services from City government. The
51st Ward will be committed to pro-
viding opportunities for the residents
to be educated through voter registra-
tion drives, voter education initiatives
and opportunities for residents to
Crimes Unit in the Police Depart-
ment to specifically investigate
reports of illegal dumping.
The City and SEPTA understand
that illegal dumping is a serious prob-
lem in Philadelphia, and particularly
in Southwest Philadelphia. The Zero
Waste & Litter Cabinet was created to
address this problem. Data collected
by this committee suggests that neigh-
bors are keeping their own blocks
clean for the most part, while signifi-
cant illegal dumping is occurring in
vacant lots and along rail rights of way.
• If you see illegal dumping in the act,
please call 9-1-1 to report
• If you need a clean-up, please call
3-1-1 to report
• If you have evidence of illegal dump-
ing, please send evidence to clean-
phl@phila.gov
March 8, 2019
learn and know more about the candi-
dates who want their vote. We will give
you more access to information about
what is happening in our ward by
including you in consistent commu-
nity engagement meetings throughout
the Ward. To the residents of the 51st
Ward, you too have to be accountable.
You can help in this climate change by
engaging your block captains, by mak-
ing sure that you are registered to vote
and by voting in each election. You
can make a committed effort to get in-
volved in helping to clean your blocks,
or contact Me, Your Ward Leader at
215 254-9972. The Climate Change in
the 51st Ward is already happening
and with the help of almighty God I
know we will continue to elevate our
Ward. Find and join us on Facebook
at Democratic 51st Ward Executive
Committee.
Gregory Benjamin is the Ward Leader
for the 51st Ward Democratic City
Committee
Additionally, if you become aware
of an illegal dumping and/or fencing
issue specifically impacting the SEPTA
rail lines, please report the issue to
215-580-7800 or via comment form at
septa.org/cs/contact.
Thank you for your continued part-
nership in keeping our neighborhoods
clean.
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Harriet Tubman Visits Free Classes for

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Over-Weight Residents
“H
arriet Tubman didn’t Mercy Phila. Hospital offers monthly guidance
come into this world
to be no slave, and she blood pressure, high levels of blood
didn’t stay one neither!” At the Heinz
National Wildlife Refuge, Dr. Daisy MARCH 14, 28 fats, diabetes, and LDL cholesterol --
all risk factors for heart disease and

Century, historic interpreter and
actress recently transported a room-
ful of visitors to the visitors to the
times of the Civil War. Her captivat-
ing portrayal of the famous aboli-
tionist recently focused on Tubman’s
involvement in the “Underground
Railroad” route that passed through
Philadelphia (and most likely Tini-
cum Marsh where the Heinz National
Wildlife Refuge is located). Using her
observations of nature and knowledge
of plant medicine, Tubman led hun-
dreds of slaves to freedom throughout
her lifetime. Heinz Refuge is located
at 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Its calendar
of events and volunteer opportunities
can be viewed at www.fws.gov/refuge/
john_heinz/
O
n March 14 and 28, Mercy
Philadelphia Hospital will
host two free bariatric nutri-
tion classes on how to construct a
healthy dietary plan and successfully
keep off excess weight. Each month,
Mercy Bariatrics offers a series of
comprehensive informational events
to improve and maintain the overall
health of weight-loss surgery patients.
About four out of five African
American women are overweight or
obese. People who are overweight
are more likely to suffer from high
stroke. Related to these data, deaths
rates from heart disease and stroke
are higher for African Americans as
compared to whites. *
These free community events help
bariatric weight-loss surgery patients
and candidates achieve healthy life-
styles. The classes will meet at 12:00
Noon in Mercy Philadelphia Hos-
pital’s Iris Henderson Conference
Room, located at 501 South 54th
St. Info: 610.237.3641 or visit www.
mercybariatrics.org.
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AFRICOM Intersection
A new Globe Times Column to Empower Immigrants and Refugees
new column aims to foster cultural committed to make Southwest Phila- immigrants and refugees feel a sense of
inclusion and to empower African delphia a more welcoming and inclu- empowerment, belonging, and self-
and Caribbean immigrants as well as sive community. Dr. Eric Edi, President sufficiency. AFRICOM offers a range of

W
elcome to AFRICOM Inter-
section. Starting with this
March 8, 2019 edition, The
Southwest Globe Times will welcome a
new column dedicated to the affairs of
the African, Caribbean and other im-
migrant communities.
The new column, under the above
heading, expands the successful
partnership between the Southwest
CDC and the Coalition of African
and Caribbean Communities (AFRI-
COM). Like the WURD-based “Radio
Xalaat,” which airs every Saturday on
900AM at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, the
other immigrants who are traditionally
disfranchised from community conver-
sations. Thousands of immigrants live,
work, socialize, and own businesses
in the Southwest. Today, it is no secret
that they participate in the neighbor-
hood economic and cultural vibrancy.
Yet, community navigators and coor-
dinators continue to wonder why they
seldom attend town hall or other meet-
ings that address the impact of policies
and redevelopment initiatives on the
immigrant community.
AFRICOM Intersection is commit-
ted to filling this gap. Southwest CDC,
AFRICOM, and their partners are
and Chief Operating Officer of AFRI-
COM, says the column “is the newest
instrument that the Coalition will use
to continue organizing and building
collective power among immigrants”.
He also believes that the new column
“reflects the unique and successful way
in which AFRICOM has leveraged local
resources and bridged gaps among dif-
ferent ethnic groups in Philadelphia.”
AFRICOM was created in May 2001
as a Coalition of over 20 faith-based
and community-based organizations,
agencies, small businesses, and indi-
viduals. Its mission is to organize and
advocate so that African and Caribbean
programs, which include assisting im-
migrant communities in leveraging lo-
cal resources, building internal capaci-
ties, forming alliances and networks.
Every year, over 900 individuals and
families benefit from our immigration
and legal assistance, health and social
welfare, education and culture, eco-
nomic development and community
organizing programs.
AFRICOM’s office is located 6328
Paschall Avenue, Suite A., and is open
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from
8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Tel: 267 787 1302.
You can also visit us online at www.
africom-philly.org.

JOURNEY TO FREEDOM In 2019 Greg Thompson, a Com-

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civic organizations to promote the
achievements that researchers were
uncovering. In 1925, he decided that
the Association had to shoulder the
munity Activist and life-long resident
of Southwest Philadelphia continued
this legacy by writing, producing
and directing an astounding theatri-
cal performance entitled, Journey to
Freedom. The Play was presented on

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about the Black past. He sent out a
press release announcing Negro His-
tory Week in February 1926.
Woodson chose February for
reasons of tradition and reform. It is
Woodland Avenue. This play showed
a realistic, yet painful and inspira-
tional look at African-American
people’s plight from Africa to America
throughout history. The actors in this

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of two great Americans who played
a prominent role in shaping Black
history, namely Abraham Lincoln and
Frederick Douglass, whose birthdays
are the 12th and the 14th, respectively.
The 1960s had a dramatic effect on the
study and celebration of Black history.
Before the decade was over, Negro
History Week would be well on its way
to becoming Black History Month. In
1976, fifty years after the first celebra-
tion, the Association used its influ-
ence to institutionalize the shifts from
a week to a month and from Negro
History to Black History. Now it’s
celebrated 365 days a year!
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CHECK OUT THE “COMING OUT”
Be active in your neighborhood! An
exciting list of Southwest and nearby
community activities and events is
contained in our “COMING UP” section
on page 13 of this issue.
March 8, 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 7

Coming This Year? Municipal ID cards

P
hiladelphia’s City Council ap-
proved legislation on September
1, 2018, for the city to start offer-
ing municipal identification cards this
coming spring. The cards are expected
to cost $5 for ages 13-17, $10 for ages
18 - 64 and free for persons 65 and
over. Municipal ID cards have already
been adopted in cities across nine
other states, including New Jersey.
So, what exactly is a municipal ID
card? A municipal ID card does the
same job as a driver’s license or a state
ID card: It identifies you in the eyes of
the government. The card will display
the holder’s name, photograph, and
date of birth. Essentially, the card
proves that you live in a specified
city. In this case, the card will prove
you live in Philadelphia. The city is
figuring out how to replace the city
employee ID with the municipal card.
City staffers have been asking banks to
accept the ID and arts and cultural in-
stitutions and businesses to add perks
such as discounts to the cards.
Why would someone prefer a mu-
nicipal ID to a state ID card? Gov-
ernment identification is important,
but it’s not always easily accessible,
especially to those who may need it
the most. Municipal ID program ad-
dress the concerns of undocumented
immigrants, and other vulnerable
residents, like people suffering from
addictions or formerly incarcerated
individuals.
The cards could also be used by the
homeless individuals to help them
gain access to services — like bank
accounts — for which they otherwise
wouldn’t have proper identification. In
short: The municipal ID card will be
cheaper than a state ID, and it will be
much easier to acquire and much more
accessible to communities in need of
official identification.
What do you need in order to get a
municipal ID?
1. Proof of residency in the city of Phil-
adelphia. A utility bill, a property tax
statement, a bank account statement,
or verification from a homeless
shelter or domestic violence/sexual
assault shelter will suffice.
2. Proof of identity and age: Either a
U.S. or foreign passport, a U.S. per-
manent resident card, a current visa,
A facsimile of what a city ID card might look like.
or a U.S. or foreign birth certificate The example is from Chicago, one of cities in nine
will suffice. states which have made this move.

Southwest CDC – Intern Spotlight

By Jackson Adams

L
ucie Dyemkouma, a staff intern at
the Southwest CDC, handles some
bookkeeping tasks and assists with
the writing of funding proposals. Lucie
moved to America in 2012 from Burkina
Faso, a French-speaking country in West
Africa. “In Burkina Faso, you have to
speak French. We speak French at home
and then when we go out we try to speak
English,” Lucie said with a laugh.
Lucie came to America to improve
her English and get her education in
Organizational Leadership. She started
taking classes at Temple University when
she moved to America, however, due
to language barriers and other compli-
cations, she had to take time off from
school. When she started back up again,
she transferred to Wilmington Univer-
sity where she was able to finish school
and will get her degree in May 2019.
After pursuing her degree, Lucie needed
experience in the professional field and
took to the job listing website Indeed
where she was able to apply for a job listing
at the Southwest CDC. She started work-
ing at the Southwest CDC last November
and has been enjoying it since.
“In the beginning I had to learn every
department. I wasn’t familiar with the
economic development projects that
Steve is doing right now. So I was at the
phone desk, helping out with applica-
tions for LIHEAP and Crisis.”
Currently, Lucie has been assisting
Steve Kuzmicki with the Jumpstart
program. Jumpstart is for people who
are interested in investing, renovating,
and rehabbing houses. The program will
have three sessions and the first one will
be on March 20th.
For more information on the Jumpstart
program, contact Steve Kuzmicki at 215-
729-0736 or steven@southwestcdc.org;
or Lucie Dyemkouma@ Lucie@south-
westcdc.org.
8 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
CAPTAINS CORNER Southwest CDC Weatherization Assistance Program
Keeping families safe & comfortable at home
Captain Scott Drissel #99
Hello! Welcome to Captain’s
Corner, where we will provide monthly
updates on issues in the 12th Police
District. Recently, we have experienced
violence involving our children in the
area of 5800 Baltimore Ave. The 12th
and 18th District held an emergency
meeting February 21st to discuss this
issue. We had an incredible turnout of
over 300 people and we are thankful
for that. We have deployed extra pa-
trols in this area and are working hard
to stop the violence. There have been
numerous arrests made in this area and
we have recovered numerous firearms!
Operation Pinpoint is in full effect in
the 12th District and with the weather
becoming warmer, you will see mul-
tiple community events taking place
in our district. There are also multiple
bicycle, motorcycle and foot-beat of-
ficers patrolling the district. Stop to
say hello to them! If you have any tips
or information you’d like to provide to
us, please call 215-686-TIPS. You can
remain anonymous!
As a gentle reminder, please do NOT
leave your car running with the keys
inside! We have noticed an increase in
stolen cars recently and more than half
of them are as a result of warming the
car up.
We have our next Captain’s Town
Hall meeting on March 13th at the
12th Police District at 6448 Woodland
Ave. Please see the PSA meeting sched-
ule in the Coming Up section of this is-
sue. Also, our Cops and Kids Program
is hosting its first Movie Night of the
year inside the 12th Police District on
March 29th at 5:30 PM. Please RSVP at
215-686-3122 due to limited seating.
COMMUNITY NEWS
By Jackson Adams
T
he Weatherization Assistance
Program (WAP) is yet another
benefit program residents of
Southwest can apply for at the South-
west CDC. According to Nanzetta
“Nann” Bostick, Program Assistant
for Neighborhood Energy Center
at SWCDC, “the WAP has a similar
purpose to the other energy-related
programs, LIHEAP and Crisis: “to
keep everyone safe and comfortable
in their homes,” but there are distinct
differences between them.
LIHEAP and Crisis are seasonal and
only used for home heating; the WAP
program is year round and actually
Education and Fun for All Ages
at the Kingsessing Library
By Ben Remsen
P
ublic libraries these days are
about more than just books, and
the Kingsessing branch of the
Free Library of Philadelphia is no ex-
ception. Located at 1201 S. 51st Street,
between Chester and Kingsessing, the
library has tons to offer people of all
ages. On Friday, March 15th, at 3:30,
the children’s department will host a
Map-Making Workshop, to give digital
natives the chance to explore what life
is like without the ever-present GPS.
They will learn about different styles of
map-making and make their own maps
of their favorite places.
On Saturday, March 16th, at 2
p.m., there will be a screening of
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry,
Evans’ New Online Form Makes Accessing
Federal
PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 28, 2019) “Now you can fill out the required
– Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-
03) is making it easier than ever for
Philadelphians to get help with federal
government services and concerns.
makes repairs to the house they are
working on.
Applicants who wish to apply for
the WAP must submit an extensive list
of paperwork required by the Energy
Coordinating Agency (ECA). An
appeal form, property owner release
form, proof of ownership, and copies
of current utility bills are just a few
of the documents needed to apply.
“Applicants must have all of the things
on the list, and then I can help them
apply,” Nann stated.
The WAP program’s goal is to allow
low income families to reduce their
energy bills by making their homes
energy efficient. “The repairs that the
ECA wants to come in and do are all
an inspiring documentary about the
women’s movements of the 1960s
and ‘70s in celebration of Women’s
History Month, followed by a commu-
nity conversation about the women’s
movements of today, led by special
guest State Representative Joanna Mc-
Clinton. Pizza and refreshments will
be served. On Saturday, April 6th, at 2
p.m., the library will celebrate the tenth
anniversary of the successful battle to
save the branch (along with ten others)
from being closed due to budget cuts. A
panel of folks who were involved in that
fight will tell their stories, and connect
it with the ongoing struggle for well-
funded public services.
In addition to these special events,
there’s homework help and educational
fun for all school age kids, Monday
Services EasierEvans said the new form is avail-
privacy form online, which is easier
than spending time going to my office
or mailing back a printed form,” Evans
said.
March 8, 2019
to try to help people in their homes,”
she added.
The ECA sends out inspectors to
the homes to assess what improve-
ments a house may need. For ex-
ample, some homes are not properly
insulated and hot or cold air can seep
out of doors and windows. After the
inspection, funds provided by the
U.S. Department of Energy are used
by the ECA to improve the energy
performance of those dwellings in
need, utilizing the most advanced
technologies and testing procedures
available.
For more information, contact Nann
at 215-729-3293 or email at Nanzetta@
southwestcdc.org.
through Thursday after school hours.
This program also takes place on
Saturdays during the school year, and
is supplemented by Literacy Lab, a
program for 1st through 3rd-graders
who need extra help with reading.
There’s also Storytime every Wednesday
at 10:30, Crochet Club every Saturday
at 1:30, and Good Morning Yoga every
first Saturday of the month at 10:30. All
of these programs are completely free
and open to all. Of course, the library
still focuses on its bread-and-butter:
books, movies, and CDs for check-out,
as well as public-access computers and
free Wi-Fi. With all this available, you
had better get down to the library to-
day! For more information contact Ben
Remsen at 215 685-2690 or RemsenB@
freelibrary.org
able at evans.house.gov. “Most people
EVANS’ NEW ONLINE
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March 8, 2019
Sisters in Freedom: Film & Discussion aat Paschalville Library
MARCH 19
A
n angry mob collected around
Pennsylvania Hall on May 18,
1838, smashing windows and
threatening the black and white members
of the Philadelphia Women’s Anti-Slavery
Convention inside. “What if the mob
should commit violence upon our per-
sons? Would this be anything compared
with what the slaves endure?” shouted
Angelina Grimke Weld, and arm in arm,
the courageous ladies walked out and
through the mob.
On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, from 4:00
to 6:00 p.m. the Paschalville Library will
present the epic film “Sisters in Freedom,”
the fascinating anti-slavery story of these
and other Philadelphia women, black
and white. According to the Free Library
release, the one-hour film includes vivid
reenactments, expert interviews, state-
of-the-art animations, and rich variety of
characters and images.
EVANS’ NEW ONLINE
CONTINUES FROM PAGE 8
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Join the Selby Signature Bus to The
Sand Castle Winery, nestled on the
banks of the Delaware River in Bucks
County, the purveyor of fine wines
with a long and noble heritage. On
Saturday, April 13, 2019 experience
educational wine tastings of Riesling,
COMMUNITY NEWS Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 9
Following the film showing, there will
be an open discussion of the implications
of slavery and freedom in our 21st Cen-
tury society. Pascalville Library is located
at 70th Street and Woodland Avenue.
Sisters in Freedom is directed by
Wendy Cox and Andrew Ferrett, nar-
rated by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and
produced by Philly’s History Making
Productions founded by Sam Katz.
The Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery
Society founded in 1833 was the first
women’s abolitionist group in America.
Its influential founders included Sarah
Mapps Douglass and Lucretia Mott,
who also went on to be a speaker at the
Seneca Falls Convention. A likeness of Oney Judge Staines, one of Martha Washington’s dower slaves. The film “Sisters in Freedom”
Fighting against the traditional, power- depicting the fight of local women to end slavery will be presented and discussed at the Paschalville
less role for women in their society, the Library beginning at 4:00 p.m. Tues., Mar. 19
Philadelphia women used many of the utes ago,” said Nathaniel Popkin, writer of Siobhan Gleason, February. 26, 2019. For
same methods familiar to activists today: Sisters in Freedom says. “A contemporary the entire article, visit: https://thephiladel-
radical publications, boycotts, rallies, activist can see themselves in the women phiacitizen.org/the-citizen-recommends-
picketing, and door-to-door activism – of the time.” sisters-in-freedom/
like Black Lives Matter and the Women’s Information for this article and quota- For further information on the March 19
March. In many ways their struggle tions were excerpted from “Recom- showing and discussion, call Paschalville
“might as well have taken place five min- mended by Philadelphia Citizen,” by Library at 215-685-2662.
we can’t always guarantee a favorable
outcome, we will do our best to help Fizzy tablets
you receive a fair and timely response
to your problem,” Evans said. only get you
Evans’ office is located at 7174
Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, 19138; the so far.
telephone number is 215-276-0340. He
provides updates on Facebook, Twit-
ter, and Instagram – his username on
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all three is RepDwightEvans. for my Mercy GI team.
Evans represents the 3rd Congres-
sional District, which includes North-
west and West Philadelphia and parts
of North, South, Southwest and Center
City Philadelphia.
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet
Sauvignon, together with a vineyard Live better
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WINE DOWN
CONTINUES FROM PAGE 9
of the magnificent Delaware Valley.
Wine Down with Selby Signature and
appreciate the magnificent experience of
wine tasting, mingling, laughter, fun and
of course we cannot forget about our
amazing lunch buffet. Tickets are going
fast: $80 http://bit.ly/SelbyWineDown
Who Is Selby Signature? A local
Ft. Mifflin Historic Enactment
MARCH 13
Television Host, Producer, and Author.
As producer and host of The Selby
Signature, a food and travel television
series, he moves throughout American
cities and abroad talking and tast-
ing while getting the ‘culinary’ and
‘cultural’ pulse of the people. (See Ad
on Page¬__)
Success is having the courage to
meet failure without being defeated.
(See Ad on Page 3)
to participate in the final siege of the
war and culminating Battle of York-
town in 1781. Fort Mifflin celebrates
Joint Community Meeting
Sen. Anthony Williams &
12th Police Dist. Captain Scott Drissel
In addition, residents participate
MARCH 13 through a telephone conference call.
Phones can register in advance to
receive a cell phone call by visiting
J oin State Senator Anthony Wil-
liams and 12th Police District
Captain Scott Drissel at a Teletown
http://www.senatoranthonyhwilliams.
com/telephone-townhall.
The town hall will provide an op-
Hall Community Meeting from 6:00
to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening,
portunity come in or call in to update
some of the exciting new 12th Dis-
March 13, 2019. The event will be trict community policing initiatives
held at 12th Police District station
house at 6448 Woodland Avenue
and to obtain answers to crime and
policing concerns. Light refreshments

H
Martin’s service and story with a (65th and Woodland). will be served.
istoric Ft. Mifflin has a treat special weekend of activities with the The meeting will also be live For more information, contact Sen
in store for residents who 4th Connecticut and 1st Delaware streamed on Senator Williams’ web- Williams’ office at 2901 Island Av-
have an interest in American Regiments. site, http://www.senatoranthonyhwil- enue, Suite 100, or by phone at (215)
Revolution. Joseph Plumb Martin was Buy tickets for Saturday and Sunday liams.com/live. 492-2980.
a hero of that war and survivor of the March 23 & 24 ($6 - $10) in advance
Siege and Bombardment of Fort Mif-
flin in 1777. He ultimately went on
at www.FortMifflin.us or at the event
entrance. FREE parking. Bartram High 60th Reunion
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School   (Class of Jan. 1959)
Attention: Food Service Management Companies interested classmates contact him

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School is requesting

APRIL 27 at 610-284-7634 or delcojoe2@aol.
com for additional information.

T
proposals for school food service management services. The Food he Bartram HS Class of Janu-
Service Management Company will provide management services ary 1959 will hold their 60th
according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reunion on Saturday, April 27
regulations and guidelines, as well as the Pennsylvania Department at Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel
of Education policies and guidelines. Food Service Management Hill, PA from noon to four o’clock.
Joe Mongeluzi requests that
Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to:
“We are still trying to contact lost
classmates. Any information would
be appreciated. We have already had
a good response to this milestone
class reunion, and hope class mem-
bers will be able to join us… Guests
are welcome!”

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Attention Youth – Paid Summer

In C/O FSMC Contact
7101 Paschall Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Program in Southwest
The Pennsylvania Department of Education reserves the right to YOACAP Career Exposure for Rising 8th Graders

Y
accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal OACAP is publicizing its six-
that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the week summer program for
school district. young people who are rising
8th Graders. The program will take
A walk-through meeting is scheduled 3/8/19 at 2:00 pm at 7101 place at Tilden Middle School, 66th
Street and Elmwood Avenue. It is
Paschall Ave. Philadelphia PA, 19142.
tentatively scheduled to run from
All proposals must be submitted no later than insert 2:00 pm due June 24 to August 5.
According to YOACAP Execu-
on 3/26/19. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope tive Director Woody Beale, the
and addressed to Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School career concentrations to be cov-
and be clearly marked: Food Service Management Proposal. ered include medical, building
trades, engineering, education and
arts, business and law and social
services.
A weekly payment of up to $50
will be made to students fulfilling
course requirements.
Interested? Parents or guardians
should call 215.851.1968 for appli-
cation forms and the list of required
documents or to schedule an ap-
pointment at the YOACAP office
at 1211 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor.
For more information, visit www.
youcap.org.
March 8, 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 11

NUAD and COLOURS

Launch Sex Disease
Educational Campaign DID YOU KNOW
N
eighborhood United Against Drugs (NUAD) and the
COLOURS Organization has launched a six month
public awareness campaign on sexually transmitted
diseases (STS) that ends in June 2019. The campaign targets
THERE ARE
TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM
new ways HIV?
Southwest Philadelphia and is designed to increase public
awareness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-expo-
sure Prophylaxis (PEP). The focus is on such populations such
as gay’s, specifically men who have sex with men, bisexuals, Learn about PrEP & PEP
current and former intravenous drug users, African American
youth and African Immigrants living in the Southwest.
They may be just what you need! PrEP vs PEP
Research data show that people in minority communities Contact
that could greatly benefit from preventative and treatment Neighborhood United
PrEP stands for PEP stands for
medications are not taking advantage of them. Many minor- @ 215-724-7430
Pre-Exposure Post-Exposure
ity communities lack good quality health care and don’t follow

OR
Prophylaxis Prophylaxis
appropriate health care practices. Poor access to information is neighborhood
also a major factor. united It means taking It means taking
NUAD’s public awareness campaign includes conducting
twelve informal health education sessions for small groups of antiretroviral antiretroviral
10 residents per session to educate them about PrEP and PEP. medicines (ART) medicines (ART)
Participants will also be given the opportunity to get tested at BEFORE being AFTER being
these sessions.
Lastly, NUAD is distributing posters and educational mate- COLOURS
organization
potentially potentially
rials about PeEP and PEP in local Southwest businesses and exposed to HIV to exposed to HIV to
@ 215-832-0100
community based organizations. For more information, contact prevent prevent becoming
For more information related
Joe Purnell at 215-724-7430.
to these medical breakthroughs!!! becoming infected. infected.

Attention: Business/
Drop In

Agency Managers
A BRIGHTER AND PrEP has been shown to reduce HIV
HEALTHIER FUTURE IS
infection by up to 92% in people who engage
WAITING FOR YOU
2019 Summer Youth Internship Sites Needed in high risk behaviors.

E
ducators 4 Education (E4E), a local employment counsel-
PEP: If you are HIV negative (-) and may
ing and advisory group, is seeking opportunities to place
youth in internship positions in Southwest businesses and have been exposed to HIV, PEP can help to
agencies. In partnership with the Philadelphia Youth Network stop HIV before it infects your body. To be
(PYN), E4E is helping to coordinate paid internships for youth
effective, PEP must begin within 72 hours
ages 14-18 years old. The program will run from Monday, July neighborhood
1- Friday, August 2, 2019. Students will be paid through PYN at of exposure.
no cost to the host company or organization.
united
5214 Woodland Ave.
The program Goals are to (1) Provide youth with meaning- Philadelphia, PA 19143
ful, real-world learning opportunities, professional connections, Phone: 215-724-7430
and career awareness; and (2) Connect youth to caring adults,
who provide work-related support and feedback, and promote
Fax: 215-729-1995
Providing quality services
COLOURS
COLOU
URS
organization
the development of 21st-century job and life skills. to the community since 1988 The COLOURS Organization, Inc.
Managers interested in being a PYN worksite or simply Neighborhood United is a program partner of the 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 910
wishing to have more information about the program, contact Urban Affairs Coalition and funded by the Philadelphia, PA 19107
City of Philadelphia’s Department of
Anthony Singleton via e-mail (asingleton@educators4educa-
tion.org) or by phone (215) 792-3171, or visit the E4E website
Public Health, AIDS Activities Coordinating Office.
www.coloursorganization.org
at https://www.educators4education.org/.
12 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper COMMUNITY NEWS March 8, 2019

Jumpstart Southwest
Needs You!
Southwest CDC seeks volunteers
to mentor real estate investors
By Steven Kuzmicki

R
emember your first
real estate investment
project? The excitement?
The stress? The sense of, “Wow! What did I just get
myself into?”
Well, Jumpstart Southwest needs your help with
mentoring our next generation of residential real
estate investors who will have these concerns. Will
you step up to the challenge?
The Jumpstart concept was created by Philly Of-
fice Retail (POR) to facilitate the revitalization of
the Germantown section of Philadelphia through
high-quality residential renovations. POR identi-
fies fellow investors who are interested in residen-
tial development and investment over in German-
town. Jumpstart Germantown mentors, networks
and guides developers to find financial resources.
These efforts help remove blighted and deteriorated
properties from residential neighborhoods, making
its part of Philadelphia a better place to live, work
and enjoy.
Jumpstart Southwest was founded in April 2018,
and already has graduated 60 novice developers
and plans to train 60 more participants through its
Mentoring Program in 2019.
The Jumpstart Southwest Mentoring Program
provides nine hours of free training to new or inexperi-
enced residential developers and matches them with an
experienced mentor to show them the nuts and bolts of
the residential real estate development process.
Are you a residential or commercial developer
or real estate professional who can help guide our
mentees through the development process? Ide-
ally, mentors have rehabbed 10 or more residential
units. They should be knowledgeable enough to
hold their mentee’s hand throughout the process.
Mentors are the kind of people who are inspired
by helping the next round of residential developers
dream and achieve.
To volunteer as a Jumpstart Southwest mentor
or to request more information about this exciting
opportunity to help train our own local residential
developers/investors, please contact me at steven@
soutwestcdc.org or Lucie Dyemkouma at lucie@
southwestcdc.org or phone one of us at 215-729-
0800. The investment of time is minimal but the
payback is big!
March 8, 2019
• MARCH 9: Open Community Forum on The Future of Kingsessing. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Interface Studios will present its new comprehensive study of the Southwest with special
emphasis on Kingsessing. Light refreshments. The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave.
(Entrance through parking area off 58th St.) See article this issue for details and how to
obtain a copy of the survey. Meeting Info: The Common Place at 267-275-8238 EXT 304
• MARCH 9: Volunteer Day - Bartram’s Garden 9:30 – 12:00 noon, Dress for outdoor
activities, if available bring work gloves. Under 18 years with adult. Info: 215-726-5281
or register: https://2005.blackbaudhosting.com/2005/ Second-Saturday-Volunteer-Day-
09Mar2019
• MARCH 9, 10: PHS Phila. Flower Show – Last Two Days! Check out Phila. High School
Exhibits in the “Home Gardening Hub” section. Phila. Convention Center, 12th & Arch
Streets. Ticket Info: 1-888-718-4253 or https://theflowershow.com/plan-your-visit/show-info/
• MARCH 9: Rare Racing Car and Model Car Exhibit, Simeone Automotive Museum.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 6825 Norwitch Drive (Left off of S. 70th St.) Ticket Info: https://
www.simeonemuseum.org or 215-365-7233
• MARCH 9: Enrichment Program for Students, K-12 (every Saturday Morning through
May). 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (Entrance off
58th St.) FREE, One-on-One tutoring, games, bible study, art activities. Breakfast/Lunch
provided. Details: Sharell Shippen mygcfucc@gmail.com or info@thecommonplacephilly.
• MARCH 10: Daylight Savings Time Begins. 2:00 a.m. Move you clocks FORWARD 1
hour! (“Spring Forward – Fall Back.) Be careful about driving cars, running machinery,
straining your heart! Check out the clock museum,
• MARCH 11: Dance for Health – Free & Open to All - Every Monday): 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored By Penn Nursing at The Common Place 58th & Chester Ave. (Parking entrance
off 58th St.) Refreshments. Info Terri 215-898-2259
• MARCH 12: Foster Parent Information Sessions (also March 19): 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,
theVillage Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave., Info/Sign up: 215-730-2240 or email
fostercare@village1877.org
• MARCH 12: “Negrophobia by Darius James” Book Discussion with critic Gene Seymour.
7:30 p.m. Insights into James’ dark, dire & deeply relevant 1992 book. Parkway Central
Library, 1201 Vine St. Free, but should reserve. Info: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/
calendar/event/83243
• MARCH 12: 12th District Police Service Area #1 Meeting, 6:30 p. m. ShopRite Supermarket
Community Room, Penrose Plaza, Island Ave. Learn what’s happening in your area. Info:
Lt. Allen (#58) PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• MARCH 13: 12th District Police Service Area #3 Meeting, 6:30 p. m. Meyers Recreation
Center, 58th & Kingsessing Avenue. Learn what’s happening in your area. Info: Lt. Galie
PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
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• MARCH13: 12h District Police Service Area #4 Meeting, 6:30 p.m Kingsessing Library,
1201 South 51st Street. Learn what’s happening in your area. Info: Lt. Kelly PPD.12.
PSA1@phila.gov
• MARCH 13: Community Meeting - Sen. Anthony Williams & 12th Police Dist. Captain
Drissel 6:00 - 7:00 p.m at 12th Police District station house at 6448 Woodland Avenue (65th
and Woodland). For more information, see article page 10 of this issue.
• MARCH 14: Weight Loss, Nutritious Eating & Healthy Dieting Classes (FREE) Mercy
Philadelphia Hospital. 12:00 Noon, Henderson Room, 501 S 54th St. Keeping weight OFF!
(Also, March 28) Info: 610.237.3641 or visit www.mercybariatrics.org.
• MARCH 14: Creative Crochet with Ms. Traci. 5:30 p.m. Paschalville Library, 7th St. &
Woodland Ave. Beginners welcome! Info: 215-685-2662
• MARCH 16: “Keeping the Heart Healthy.” Free “Dine with the Docs” community Q&A
series. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Speaker: Thierry Momplaisir, M.D., Cardiologist at Mercy
Hospitals (lunch included) Mercy Phila. Hospital, 1st fl. cafeteria, 501 S. 54th St, Advance
registration required. Call 877.466.3729 or visit www.mercyhealth.org
• MARCH 17: Walk In My Shoes, Film Showing & Discussion. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Created
& Performed with police & community members of color – true stories & a vision for the
future: Phila. Ethical Society 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Free, but donations encouraged.
Info: www.phillypolice.com
• MARCH 19: “Sisters in Freedom” Film & Open Discussion, Paschalville Library,
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Remarkable Philadelphhia women who fought to end slavery, 70th St. &
Woodland Ave. (See Article, Page 9 this issue)
• MARCH 20: Free Legal Advice – Phila, Bar Association’s LegalLine (Emphasis on TAX
LAW) 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. For Greater Phila. Area residents Call (215) 238-6333. (Also, low
rate referrals weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (215) 238-6333)
• MARCH 23: Block Captains Rally (Philadelphia-wide): 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.
Philadelphia Convention Center, 11th & Arch Sts. Info: mark@southwestcdc.org
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• Job Available: Environmental Education Specialist - Heinz Wildlife Refuge
(Through Student Conservation Association) Start immediately; runs through Oct.
19, 2019 with opportunity to renew. Duties: leading/assisting education programs for
school groups, assisting in Visitor Center operations and special event planning, and
developing written materials. Ideal candidate: energized, excited, willing to learn,
positive attitude, and experience working with youth. Biology & nature background
helpful but not required. Will train and support as needed. Required: Over 18 with HS
diploma or GED. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Info:brianna_patrick@
fws.gov or 267-969-3204. Applications: http://www.thesca.org/serve/position/
environmental-education-specialist/po-00726392
14 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper March 8, 2019

• Free Evening Adult Education/GED Classes, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tilden Middle School,
6601 Elmwood Ave. Information: 215-474-1235 ext. 200
• Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of Kingsessing
Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with us, contact Adults
Can Learn to Read at https://never2late2read.org/
• Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@southwestcdc.
org.or 215-729-0800
• English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info: 215-
729-0800 or ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084.
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for individuals and families; behavioral
therapy for children, adolescents & adults, medication management, psychiatric
services; trauma focused treatment: theVillage, 6517 Chester Ave., (215) 730-2326,
email outpatient@village1877.org or visit website: https://village1877.org
• The John Bartram HS Class of January, 1959 (Honey’s Class), 60th reunion, April,
2019. Seeking lost classmates. Forward information to Joe Mongeluzi at 610-284-7634
ordelcojoe2@aol.com. Joe Mongeluzi requests that interested classmates contact him at
610-284-7634 or delcojoe2@aol.com
• Eastwick Family Services provides Home /Community and Companion services for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also provide 6400 Residential Housing &
Home Care for the aging. For more information, please call us at (267) 634-6410 or visit
our website: www.eastwickfamily.com”

• Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland
Ave. (70th & Woodland); Info: Niema at 215-685-2662. Also: facebook.com/SWJRL
• Affordable Internet Access & Computers for families, veterans, seniors: Comcast
Internet Essentials: $9.95/ month No Credit Check, no application fees, free hookup. www.
internetessentials.com/apply
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
• In-Home Family Services: Family Empowerment (FES) and Home Protective (IHPS)
services to strengthen and stabilize families and preventing children’s placement in foster
care. For families where DHS has determined that there is an active safety threat. theVillage
Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave. Call 215-730-2240 or email fostercare@village1877.org.
• Foster Parent Information Sessions: Each month, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the
Month, 5:00 to 7:00 pm Location: theVillage Preheim Center located at 6517 Chester
Ave. Call 215-730-2240 or email fostercare@village1877.org to sign up or for more
information.
• Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. To
confirm location call 215-292-1254.or email dmhphilly@aol.com. Visitors welcome at
$5.00/breakfast.
• Small Business Loans: Join a Southwest “Affinity Group Lending Circle” Loans, and
financing coaching. www.finanta.org or call 267-236.7000
• Amer. Red Cross: URGENT NEED: BLOOD/ VOLUNTEERS visit redcrossblood.org
or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

• Gateway to Re-Entry Weekly Community Meetings for returning citizens, 12:00 Noon, • Housing Counseling: Help is a Phone Call Away: Qualified housing counselors available
Myers Rec. Center 58th & Kingsessing Ave. at Southwest CDC to assist with housing needs Southwest CDC Housing: 215-729-0800.

Own Your Own Home

Attend a
First Time Home Buyer
Seminar
Saturday, March 16
Southwest CDC’s trained housing coun-
selors can help you if you are in foreclo- 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
sure, received an ACT 91 letter from
your lender and even if you are just a
Southwest CDC
month or so behind on your payments. 6328 Paschall Ave.
You do not need to hire an attorney. Registration Fee: $35.00
You have Southwest CDC housing coun-
selors, pro bono attorneys and the ♦ Understand the home buying process
City’s Office of Housing and Community ♦ Understand the role of Credit/Savings
Development staff behind you. ♦ Take advantage of 1st Time Home
Call today to set up an appointment at Buyer Settlement Grants
215
215--729
729--0800 ♦ Loans: Availability & How to qualify
♦ Financing Options
Southwest Community Development Corp.
6328 Paschall Ave. Philadelphia PA 19142
Info: Phone Wydia: 215-729-0180
215729-0800 www.southwestcdc.org Or email wydia@southwestcdc.org
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