Community and Family

Formerly incarcerated Philly rapper launches a sneaker biz for good

So you may not be totally surprised to learn that that fashion-loving little kid would go on to create a high-end sneaker and apparel line, the Philly-based, new-to-the-market Bungee Oblečení.

But first, on his way to getting there, he was a star in other realms: as a running back on the football field at Conestoga High School, college options within arm’s reach. And then on stages around the country, as a musically gifted rapper who, in lieu of playing college ball, signed to a record label in 1994, opening for acts like LL Cool J and Lil’ Kim. (His rap name: 4th Quarter. “The D for Darrell is the fourth letter in the alphabet, and when I came up with the name I only had a quarter in my pocket,” he explains. He vowed to never be broke again.) | From The Citizen (Read more.)

Income and Wages

How infrastructure spending can close Philly’s racial wealth gap

To have the needed impact, especially given the imminent federal investments through the American Jobs Plan, we see reforming the way that that government—at all levels —contracts for building infrastructure as a necessary and urgent task. If done right it will be truly transformative. However, it will not happen by itself and now is the moment to act. | From The Citizen (Read more.)

Income and Wages

ERGs help companies create LGBTQ-affirming work culture

For LGBTQ employees and allies at Subaru, they can take part in the automaker’s employee resource group (ERG) Out+Ally to receive “education, resources and events to help our colleagues feel safe, supported, and empowered with information to inspire acceptance, particularly during Pride Month and LGBTQ+ History Month,” said Joseph Pawlicki, Subaru’s Digital Service Technology Manager. | From Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Community and Family

Bridging the Wealth Gap

A local program has taught wealth-building skills to 1,500 students and the adults in their lives. Now, it’s growing—with the support of powerful local institutions—to take the poverty-fighting work nationwide. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)