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5 days ago
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Community Corner: Hindsight Film Festival presents FREE screening of ‘The Disappearance of Miss Scott', a PBS American Masters film
This Friday, June 6, a film documenting the life of jazz virtuoso and civil rights pioneer Hazel Scott will be screened in also marks the debut of a new film festival making its way to the Hostess City next Longstreth is the director of Hindsight Film sat down with WSAV's Kim Gusby in today's Community Corner to talk about the project an its purpose. Click the arrow in the video box above to watch the interview. Many people may be familiar with Longstreth's work. He is the director of 'The Day that Shook Georgia', a documentary that tells the story of one of the worst industrial tragedies in US history. The Hindsight Film Festival will present a free screening of 'The Disappearance of Miss Scott', a PBS American Masters film. The film tells the story of Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have her own television show. Scott was also an early civil rights pioneer who faced down the Red Scare at the risk of losing her career and was a champion for equality. Immediately following the film there will be a Q&A with Emmy Award winning director Nicole London and Adam Clayton Powell III, a journalist and the son of Hazel Scott and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the first African American to be elected to Congress from New York in 1945. The event is co-sponsored by The Better Angels Society (Ken Burns Prize for Film) and CinemaSavannah. 'The Disappearance of Miss Scott'Friday, June 67 pm, Doors open at 6Otis S. Johnson Cultural CenterFREE! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
- General
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Donations currently being collected for Sarah's Great Giveaway
Some of us may have useful things in our house that we no longer need. For the last five years, local organization Sarah Reed Children's Center has been on a mission to make sure those in the community receive the necessities they need. ANNA Shelter looking for new home for 15 abandoned cats One employee created an event where she wanted to get these items to people who would really benefit from them. 'I had a bunch of duplicates of things that I didn't need, but I really wanted to make sure they went to people that really needed them and not just some thrift store or the junk yard or anything like that,' said Mandy Longstreth, special events manager and executive assistant to the CEO at Sarah Reed. Sarah's Great Giveaway will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at their St. Ann's campus, located at 1020 East 10th Street. Anyone is invited to attend, and all the items are free to the public to take what they need. Until then, they are collecting new and gently used items, including school supplies, children's clothing, toiletries and more. 'We get a lot of appreciation, thanks you's. We end up with a local refuge and immigrant populations, which is really exciting too,' said Longstreth. Donations can be dropped off at any Tendto Credit Union branch. 'This year is off to a really great start. At our west branch, they actually had to empty the bin a couple times. They have several boxes and bags already put away for when we collect everything at the end,' said Pam Palotas, vice president of brand marketing at Tendto Credit Union. Erie Co. High School students participate in Teen Driver Safety Competition Palotas said the credit union values charitable outreach and giving back to the place where we live. She and Longstreth both agreed that whether it's time or items, Erie is a giving community. 'It's an amazing thing to see, and it really just makes you feel good about being part of Erie,' said Longstreth. On Friday, May 2, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., JET24/FOX66 will be having a public drive-thru donation drop off here at the studio on Peach Street as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-03-2025
- General
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Non-violence themed assembly held in Philly school promoting inspirational messages, boosting self-esteem
The Brief A nonviolence assembly was held at William Longstreth Elementary in Kingsessing, filled with inspiring speakers and performances. The theme was "Do you REALLY need that" in reference to the phrase used by youth to start fighting. The school wanted to share this important message on the last Friday of Ramadan and as warmer weather approaches. KINGSESSING - A Philadelphia school is determined to prevent gun violence in the community and the elementary school held a lively assembly promoting self-esteem and thinking critically. What we know William Longstreth Elementary School held an assembly on Friday focused on promoting nonviolence in the community. "Do You Really Need That?" was the theme of the gathering, referencing the phrase used by youth in school to pick a fight. The program was attended by students in the 5th to 8th grade and included community speakers, performances and a chance to build the students' self-esteem while also asking them to think critically about resolving conflicts. What they're saying Climate Manager Joseph Morris who manages the school environment and disciplinary issues organized the event as warmer weather approaches and in remembrance of last year's tragic shooting during end of Ramadan celebrations. "As we are at the end of the Ramadan celebrations, we remember last year there being a tragic shooting nearby in a park. We wanted to do it this Friday, the last Friday before the end of Ramadan, focusing on nonviolence and what to do in conflicts to avoid further circumstances," said Morris. "We do care about our students very deeply and we're trying to do the best we can to make sure students feel safe within the school district." The assembly featured speakers from the community to inspire students to work hard and believe in themselves. The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Democratic Representative Joanna McClinton told students it all starts from within. "We have control of ourselves and our outlook. Many times, when we hear terrible headlines about youth being involved with violence we don't get down to the core. It starts with how we feel about ourselves and it starts about the love and peace each of us can carry around," said Speaker McClinton. "It's moments like this and events like today that let them know there are community leaders who care about them, who are proud of them. Seeing them perform today was a true uplift and it's a real nudge to keep doing the good work you're doing every day." Big picture view The Jenks Diamonds Step Team performed and Longstreth's very own cheerleading team. Both performances made strong references to the theme of the assembly of nonviolence. "Basically, don't get peer pressured, be yourself, express yourself. Don't let anyone manipulate you," said student and cheerleader Gabriella Watson. Longstreth's basketball team was also recognized for their hard work that led to an undefeated championship winning season. "I'd say never give up and don't give in to the violence stuff. Just be you and don't try to be like anybody else. Be a leader, don't try to follow anybody else because than that makes you in a bad situation and get a bad reputation on yourself," said student and basketball player Ty'Quane Overton.
