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Welcome to WHYY's This I Believe, a weekly series of radio essays by some of Philadelphia's most influential leaders in politics, the arts, business, civic involvement and even public gardening. Audio essays will air on All Things Considered every Friday at 5:44 p.m. and on Weekend Edition every Sunday at 9:34 a.m. This Week's Essay  Nicholas Torres July 3, 2009 Nick Torres is a quintessential community leader; his success is based on finding a balance between being practical while remaining an idealist. As the president of the Congreso de Latinos Unidos, the Congress of United Latinos, he has expanded the scope of social services to the growing Hispanic community in the city. Access to education is at the core of his beliefs and he can track that commitment to his own upbringing. Previously Melissa Weiler-Gerber June 26, 2009 Melissa Weiler Gerber could talk for hours about the issues she's passionate about: human rights, homelessness, economic disparity (particularly among women), and social activism. She's been Executive Director of the advocacy and funding organization Women's Way since 1999, and she jokingly recalls that she has always aspired to "save the world." Being organized, focused and somewhat obsessive about how things work, Weiler-Gerber says, is a big help in her work and her life.  David St Clair June 19, 2009 As a businessman, David St Clair has done all the things that define a sucessful entrepreneur : risk taking, pioneering a service approach to a growing industry and a keen understanding of market dynamics and opportunities. At the root of it all, says St Clair, are lessons learned at sea. From navigation and self reliance, to trust, ingenuity and a bit of luck. As he tells it, smart parents and a sense of adventure didn't hurt either.  Lou Gambaccini June 12, 2009 There's something quite fascinating about a large computer map showing an intricate grid of subways and trains crisscrossing the city and region. Running a large transportation system is infinitely more complicated than that and for years Lou Gambaccini has been recognized as one of the most prominent transportation general managers throughout the North East. After overseeing the New York and New Jersey Port Authorities for 30 years and SEPTA for almost nine years, Lou Gambaccini likes to remember how his commitment to public service started at an early age.  James Harris June 5, 2009 Running a university in an urban setting takes a rare combination of skills ranging from the managerial to the visionary. Add to that a keen interest in student participation in all aspects of governance and community involvement, and you get a picture of Jim Harris, the president of Widener University. It wouldn't be too farfetched to say that Harris learned his skills as a tough strategist in the boxing ring and his commitment to public service at his grandmother's house. View the WHYY's This I Believe Essay Archive » |
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Courtesy: The Estate of Edward R. Murrow This I Believe is a national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives. It's programming that resonates with the core values of public radio, presenting civil discourse that's honest and respectful, authentic and intimate. It shares with listeners the uniquely human voices of American citizens exploring our hopes and ideals. These short statements of belief, have been airing regularly on WHYY and other NPR stations for more than 4 years. The project is based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow. ArchiveView the full WHYY's This I Believe Essay Archive » 
Jay Allison Jan. 2, 2009 Today we start a weekly series of This I Believe essays by some of the city's most influential leaders in politics, the arts, business, social involvement and even public gardening. Elisabeth Perez Luna, editor and producer of WHYY's This I Believe spoke with independent producer Jay Alison who recaptured the spirit of the original series, but with stories that speak of our times. |
