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Okay y’all, I need your help!

I’m competing for the chance to become the Top Host and this opportunity could have me leading my own podcast produced by iHeartRadio, taking home $25,000, AND appearing as a guest on On Air with Ryan Seacrest!

If you know me, you know that interviewing, storytelling, creating meaningful conversations, and giving people a platform has been part of my journey for YEARS. So this opportunity? Yeah… I’m going for it. 🙌🏾

Voting is open and I need YOU! Cast your vote and help me get one step closer to that mic.

🔗 Link to vote is in my bio!

And please share this with somebody who will vote too!
@iheartradio @onairwithryan

#TopHost #VoteForTee #PodcastHost #WomenInMedia PurposelyBossingUP

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Every life lost leaves a story unfinished. Every family left behind deserves to know they are not forgotten.
Join us for Peace in Philly Part 5, an evening where art becomes healing, remembrance becomes action, and community becomes hope.

In partnership with Council President Kenyatta Johnson & The Apologues, we will honor 32 siblings, spouses, children, and family members whose loved ones were taken by gun violence through our Co-Victim Awards Ceremony. We will also present 10 families with custom portraits created in honor of the lives they continue to carry in their hearts.

This free community event, curated by Zarinah Lomax, will feature:
🕊️ Co-Victim Awards Ceremony 🖼️ Portrait Presentation to 10 Families 🎤 Healing Panel hosted by Revive POC 🎨 Live Painting 🖌️ Art Exhibition 🎭 Fashion Exhibition 🧱 Mural Installation 💚 Community & Healing Forums 🤝 Mental Health Resources 🍽️ Food & Fellowship

Featured Artists: 🎨 @morethanmiked  🎨 @exhibitaartdesign  🎨 @desireenorwoodart  🎨 @painting_pretty  🎨 @lifewithleeky  🎨 @slickpicss

✨ Décor by @allthingsvishen

📍 African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 📅 Monday, June 29, 2026 🕔 5:00–8:00 PM

FREE & Open to the Public
Healing begins when a community refuses to forget. Join us as we remember, honor, create, and stand together for a more peaceful Philadelphia.

Powered by @nogunzone

Special thanks to our incredible community partners for standing with us to make healing, hope, and remembrance possible. Together, we are building a more peaceful Philadelphia—one life, one family, and one community at a time.

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This is a call to submit loved ones ❤️

With love, The Apologues is inviting families who have lost a loved one to violence who played or coached BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, TRACK, BOXING to be a part of our upcoming Fields of Memory exhibition at The Apologues Center. 🕊️🏀🏈🥊

This exhibition is a space to honor the lives, passion, and legacy of athletes gone too soon through art, storytelling, and community healing. If your loved one found joy in sports or poured into others through coaching, we would be honored to celebrate their memory alongside your family.

For more information or to submit a loved one, please TAG, DM us or EMAIL apologuesorg@gmail.com

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Our @avpphila team at the Youth Incarceration Public Health Symposium hosted by @uofpenn Penn Center of Public Health. A cross sector conversation and sessions to promote understanding, strategies, prevention, diversion and examining the role of community institutions in preventing youth incarceration. #avpphila #violenceprevention #communityempowerment #avpphilly

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Come join us @ the #PhillyFoodSummit26! Wed, March 25th, 2026 @ @pa_convention! Philly runs on food. But, 15% face severe food insecurity. Be @ the table as we discuss how to ensure Philly has a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future. Flyer design by @jackstallionfilms & @drunkendonutsdesign.

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This Giving Tuesday, we are reminded: holding space for our community can’t wait.

Every day, survivors, families, and communities walk through the doors of AVP’s office carrying grief, trauma, and hope. Because of donors like you, we are able to hold space for them the moment they need us most.

Your Giving Tuesday donation supports:
✨ Families grieving sudden loss
✨ Children struggling after witnessing violence
✨ Young people learning conflict resolution skills
✨ Communities coming together to heal
✨ Frontline workers coping with vicarious trauma

‼️ Thanks to a generous donor, your impact this Giving Tuesday is DOUBLED. All gifts up to $5000 will be matched! Turn your $10 into $20, $50 into $100, $250 into $500!

Help us hold space. Help us say “yes” without delay.
Give today on Givebutter.com/AVP2025 (LINK IN BIO) or by texting AVP2025 to 53-555. From all of us at AVP: Thank you!

#avpphila #philadelphia #givingtuesday #giving #supportphilly #comeonphilly #donate #donors #avpphila #charity #victimservices #griefsupport

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Over the weekend, our very own Director of Prevention and Communities That Care Director Ericka Gaines, was recognized by the North Philly Project at their Annual Scholarship Fundraiser. She was presented with their Community Impact Award! With over 30 years of dedicated service to the community, her passion and leadership continue to inspire us all. This sold-out celebration was filled with love, support, and powerful community connections. We’re so proud and honored to witness her receive the recognition she truly deserves. Here’s to continuing the work and changing lives together.

#ImpactInAction #CDVSStrong #CommunityChampions #NorthPhillyProud #HealingThroughConnection #LeadingWithHeart #PreventionMatters #Changemakers #HonoringService

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#happysunday My recap of @vegandale #vegandalefest in #Philly yesterday with live performances featuring the Big Boss @richforever plus #veganeats #vegandale #vegandalephiladelphia #vegandalephilly #vegandale2024 #vegandalephilly2024 #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #phillyvegans #rickross #rosay

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Romans 12:2 Experience Show 6/1/24

#mantalk #SEL #socialemotionallearning #transformnotconform #graduationseason #youth

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A little over two weeks ago, we attended the Community Connections Collaborative “Grassroots Leaders Mini-Summit” at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. 🌍🤝🏽

Hosted by organizational leaders Ericka Gaines and Ted Hewson, and close to 100 attendees, this two-hour event featured synergistic conversations, problem identification, and a wealth of resource sharing. 👥⚡️

It was great meeting new faces and running into old friends. We are excited to continue the relationships that we established that day.🌱

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#tbt Thank you @cdvs_phila for honoring me last Thursday with the perseverance award! I was honored alongside so many amazing people @councilmemberkj who needs no introduction and Captain Tyrell Mccoy whose incredible and Mabel Chen. Listen Mabel support team was AMAZING! The way they loved and honored her blessed me and she does so much for the asian community.

Thank you @ericka.gaines again for seeing me and my heart. This last week has been crazy and I’ve been traveling crazy but I truly appreciate the honor. ❤️

Thank you to my mommy @ladyter_62 always being front and center. She’s still dancing yall 🤣

I met some amazing people and the women was looking goodt as you see in the pictures ❤️

Thank You Lord for using them to continue to press me forward. 2024 has much in store. Stay tuned 💋💄🫦

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