EVERY DAY IS A DAY OF SERVICE~
This year on the 40th anniversary of MLK Day, we hosted an in-person discussion exploring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring worldwide influence on politics, social justice, and the arts. Co-moderators Bobbi Booker (@bobbibooker) and Eric Marsh Sr. (@marshericsr) joined us in celebrating and leading the conversation with their knowledge, insights, and personal ties to the Philadelphia community.
VIDEO HERE
To learn more about King's legacy, an edited version of the talk is now available to watch on YouTube, along with a comprehensive resource guide (link below) of historical documents, artwork, and community service opportunities ~
RESOURCE GUIDE
About The Panelists:
Bobbi I. Booker, Managing Editor of PlanPhilly at WHYY News, is a seasoned multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience. A graduate of the Master of Journalism program at Temple University’s Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, she is also a celebrated host on WRTI 90.1 FM, spotlighting jazz and soul music. A founding member of NABJ’s Philadelphia Chapter and current president of The Pen & Pencil Club, America’s oldest press club, Ms. Booker has chronicled pivotal moments in African American history. Her previous work with The Philadelphia Tribune, the nation’s oldest Black newspaper, has earned her four NNPA Merit Awards.
Eric Marsh Sr. is an advocate for healthy families and a champion for Black men and boys, and promotes the importance of healthy fatherhood practices. He has recently served as a Board member for NAMEN (North American Men Engage) and Board Chairman for the Men's Center for Growth and Change. He is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Fathering Circle, a 501c3 peer support organization for fathers and father figures. He is currently the Manager of the Community and Engagement team for WHYY News, Philadelphia's PBS and NPR affiliate station.
