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Love + Grit Sezon 3 a kòmanse ak yon reyinyon tout zetwal ki gen ladan Jeannine A. Cook, Chef Omar Tate epi Sibil Sen Od-Tey ki kontinye amplifye vizyon yo epi fè istwa Nwa pandan y ap fè sa. Premyeman, Cook pale sou elaji Harriett's Bookshop atravè tout peyi a, yon vizit Will Smith, apèl Oprah ak yon sèman silans. Apre sa, nou mete nou ajou ak TIME100 Pwochen’Chef Omar Tate ak madanm li Cybille, fondatè Honeysuckle Projects. Duo mari-e-madam sa a pral louvri premye lokal fizik yo prentan sa a.
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Soufle Janti epi Doktè Sheena Howard y ap pran yon apwòch kreyatif pou enspire pwochen jenerasyon aktivis yo nan Philadelphia ak pi lwen. Kind se fondatè ki baze nan Kensington Galri Franny Lou, ki pote non Fannie Lou Hamer ak Frances E.W. Harper, de fanm nwa enfliyan nan mouvman Dwa Sivil la. Kafe afwosantrik la konsantre sou aktivis, sante, istwa, atizay ak kilti nan kominote nwa a. Apre sa, gen Howard, yon otè ki genyen prim e ki se pwofesè nan Inivèsite Rider. Li itilize pasyon li pou komik ak jistis sosyal pou diskite sou reprezantasyon nan espas sa a nan liv li fèk pibliye a, “Poukisa Wakanda Enpòtan: Sa Black Panther Rivèl sou Sikoloji, Idantite, ak Kominikasyon.”
Terrill Haigler ak Jena Harris se de moun ki chaje ak lanmou ak kouraj. Ki fèt pandan pandemi 2020 la, West Philly Sote Lapin se yon bank manje Harris te kreye ki kounye a bay manje plis pase 350 fanmi chak semèn. Apre sa se Haigler, ki rele Ou se fatra pi renmen an Sou rezo sosyal yo. Li pale sou kijan kòmanse yon travay kòm travayè sanitè te enspire aktivis li ak sansibilizasyon sou endistri sanitè a. Ranmasaj lajan li te dirije pou achte ekipman pwoteksyon pèsonèl (PPE), dezenfektan pou men ak pwodwi netwayaj pou travayè sanitè yo byento tounen Trash2Treasure, yon òganizasyon san bi likratif ki gen misyon pou netwaye Philadelphia blòk pa blòk.
De moun k ap chanje jwèt la nan espò ak manje: Kate Scott ak JL Jupiter. Scott abitye fè listwa. Se te premye fanm ki te fè komantè pou yon match baskètbòl gason nan Je Olenpik yo epi premye fanm ki te fè komantè pou yon match NFL nan radyo. Epi kounye a, li rive Filadèlfi kòm premye anonsez fi pou Philadelphia 76ers yo. Apre sa, gen Jupiter, yon imigran premye jenerasyon ki selebre ti restoran fanmi yo ak kuizin entènasyonal yo. Videyo YouTube li yo bay yon apèsi anndan restoran li pi renmen yo epi yo pote anpil kliyan bay kote li prezante yo.
Ki fanm yo konsidere kòm vwa ki pi pwisan nan Philadelphia? Laurin Talese ak Patty Jackson se sètènman kandida pou tit sa a. Premye nan epizòd sa a se Talese, yon chantèz djaz ki fòme klasikman ki te deplase nan Philly pou pouswiv edikasyon vokal li e ki se premye anbasadè kiltirèl pou American Music Abroad. Vis prezidan chapit Grammy vil la ap sòti dezyèm albòm li tou. Apre sa, Jackson se yon pèsonalite radyo veteran ki gen yon vwa ki te klere sou ondes vil la pandan kat dekad. Li te kòmanse nan radyo country epi li te fini nan Philly pou yon rezidans alontèm nan WDAS FM.
De nan pitit gason Philly yo, Larry Miller ak Mykey Cooper, pran mikwo a pou pataje istwa yo sou pèseverans ak travay di. Miller pale de vwayaj li soti kòm yon delenkwan jèn pou rive prezidan Jordan Brand nan Nike, ak liv li ki kontwovèsyal, Sote: Vwayaj sekrè mwen soti nan lari rive nan sal konsèy la. Apre sa, Cooper eksplike kijan, kòm yon adolesan, li jere gwo wòl kòm aktè ak ekri pou Tonight Show ak Jimmy Fallon, pandan li kenbe bon nòt li yo.
Chef Kevin Cooper ak DJ Diamond Kuts rantre nan emisyon an pou diskite sou pi bon manje ak mizik. Chef Cooper se yon chanpyon Food Network twa fwa, li te genyen “Guy's Chance of a Lifetime,” “Guy's Grocery Games” ak “Cooks vs. Cons.” Li lanse tou Succulent Imagination, ki ofri kou kwizin endividyèl, epi li pral posede ak jere yon Chicken Guy kòm rezilta youn nan viktwa li yo nan Food Network. Apre sa, se DJ Diamond Kuts, yon natif natal Philly k ap fè moun danse atravè lemond. Soti nan pèfòmans li sou kèk nan pi gwo sèn yo, tankou Roots Picnic ak PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, rive nan prezantasyon nouvo emisyon Yo! MTV Raps! la.
Siddiq Moore and Sofia Deleon are getting us in the mood for summertime with all their talk about water ice and street food. Siddiq of the eponymously named Siddiq’s Water Ice gives us the scoop about his shop being a community hub and his journey to owning two stores. And Deleon talks about how she brought her favorite childhood eats to Philly via El Merkury, serving up lauded Central American street food, and about what’s next for her.
Pink Sweat$ and Dyana Williams represent the past, present and future of music. And that future is looking bright thanks to singer/songwriter Pink Sweat$. Born and raised in West Philly, Sweat$ discusses how inspired he is by love — something that’s apparent on his newest album Pink Moon. Up next, Dyana Williams, the mother of Black Music Month, makes her return to Love + Grit. This time around, she talks about the importance of Black Music Month, how Black music has touched everyone in some way and what she’s been up to since her last podcast visit.
— Photos by R. Rabena for Visit Philadelphia and BeauMonde Originals
Suzann Christine, Gregory Corbin epi Aja Graydon test their Philly knowledge live at the Picnic Rasin. How well do you know your Reading Terminal Market merchants? Remember when the first Roots Picnic took place? Corbin, community activist, poet and educator, joins Team Justin, and Graydon, the lady from Kindred the Family Soul, and Christine, R&B artist, join Team Rachel for a good time and a great history lesson moderated by Laiya.
Brandi Nicole and Brannon Johnson are two Philadelphians that know health and wellness! Nicole is the founder of Hike + Heal, which is so much more than hiking. With wellness retreats and healing circles, Nicole shows folks a way to find peace of mind in the City of Brotherly Love. Up next, we have Philly native Johnson, an elite accomplished athlete and head coach and owner of BLJ Community Rowing. Leading one of the most diverse community rowing programs in Philadelphia, Johnson is making sure the skill of rowing is available to people of all backgrounds. Also, find out what our hosts recommend to do in Philadelphia for the July 4th weekend! Yes, it includes fireworks!
Yaya Horne, Damion Ward and Eric “Bus Driver Doo” Lilley are showing off Philly in different ways, but spreading the love as they do. Horne and Ward, co-founders of Tiny Room for Elephants, discuss how their month-long festival fuses the work of artists and musicians committed to creating unexpected works. The inspiration for this year’s festival is “‘made with love and inspired by grit.” We like the sound of that! Next up is Lilley, a SEPTA bus driver who made a big impression on social media by sharing interesting stories from his routes. Over the years, he’s watched passengers try to fit a mattress on his bus and doled out plenty of advice on how to be a good passenger.
Also, find out each of our hosts’ favorite LGBTQIA+ business/spot in town!
Philly is a city of champions, two of them being Travis Wolfe, Jr. and Kareem Rosser. Wolfe is a 16-year-old actor who’s been a show business veteran for a decade, starring in shows like Katye epi Grown-ish, and most recently, Bob ❤️ Abishola on CBS. Next up, as an interscholastic polo champion, Rosser is everywhere — including playing a major role in the inaugural Philadelphia Polo Classic. His biggest goal is to connect the two worlds of an elite sport to everyday folks in Philly.
Also, find out which concerts in Philly our hosts are most excited for this summer!
Darrell Alston epi Camille Bell are changing up the fashion and cosmetic industries respectively. Nationally recognized, Alston is the first Philadelphia brand designer to be carried in Footlocker with his company Bungee Oblečení. Bell is working to make everyone feel seen in the cosmetic world with her company Pound Cake. After seeing how a shade of lipstick on a model in a store looked different on her when she got home, she knew she needed to start creating inclusive makeup for all skin tones.
Also, find out the hosts’ favorite places to watch movies outdoors (or indoors).
We’re taking you on a culinary journey with Dr. Maya, Dr. Kala Johnstone epi Chef Hoon Rhee. Philly twins Dr. Maya and Dr. Kala began their careers as Philadelphia public school teachers, but soon felt the pull of their vision boards and decided to launch FoodChasers’ Kitchen. Since opening in December 2021, they’ve cooked for memorable guests, including Salt-N-Pepa and Khelani, and were featured in a Pepsi commercial supporting Black-owned businesses. Philly born and bred, Chef Rhee was recently named executive chef at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He’s done it all in the culinary industry, working as a line and pastry chef, bartender, barista and everything in between in restaurants around the world, including Philly’s Lacroix at The Rittenhouse Hotel, Jean-Georges Philadelphia, Morimoto, The Modern, Masa, Daniel and others.
The hosts also share their perfect Philly itineraries.
On this episode, we have filmmaker Bilal Motley and chef Amanda Shulman. Motley’s short animated film Quarantine Kids was an official selection at this year’s BlackStar Film Festival. Co-directed by his then 9-year-old daughter Bria, the film tells the courageous story of Bria’s struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic. The film garnered the duo our first-ever Love + Grit Award! Next up, Her Place Supper Club owner and chef Amanda Shulman is doing things her way. Shulman whips up a menu that changes weekly, an ever-changing wine selection and reservations that need to be booked months in advance.
The hosts also share their top things to do in September.
Vikram and Vivek Nayar epi Julieta Zavala are people we can rely on to talk about drinks and fashion! The Nayar twins, Two Robbers Seltzer Co. owners and founders, have lived all over the world, from New York City to New Delhi, but they decided to launch their brand of hard seltzers right here in Philly, because they believed it would be more interesting. Next up, fashion designer Zavala uses recycled materials to create vibrant pieces of clothing, each one an homage to her birthplace of Mexico City. She works with bright colors, various fabrics and even Frida Kahlo’s image to reflect her roots.
The hosts also share their plans for Hispanic Heritage Month. No surprise that those plans include Dine Latino Restaurant Week!
Food and fashion mix well in this episode. Just ask Chef Montana Houston, Chef Ja’mir Wimberly-Cole epi Zakia Blain. First up, two of the hottest new chefs, both under 30, recently opened Rittenhouse Square’s Restaurant Aleksandar. They’re putting their own spin on an American menu with Eastern European influences that pay homage to the culture and cuisine of the owner’s family. Next up, Chester’s own Zakia Blain is celebrating 10 years working in the body-positivity space. This educator turned entrepreneur turned her Instagram movement into some of the best fitness fashion around.
And if you’re hungry, listen up as Rachel, Justin and Laiya share their picks for Asian-owned restaurants.
This episode is bringing the heat. Shannon Maldonado returns to the podcast to fill us in on what’s new at Yowie and the biggest news in her life. Hint: it involves her opening a boutique hotel on South Street. Next up, Radhi Fernandez, owner of the Faiya Company, discusses how he got started with his hot sauce, his love for Philly and how Philly loves him right back. And yes, he’ll dish on where you can buy the hot sauce, including at the Reading Terminal Market.
Philly sports fans, this one’s for you! Get the scoop on what sports bars our hosts frequent to catch the game.
Lori Lindsey and Khoran Horn might make you say, “Hey! I know them from TV!” Lindsey, a former USWNT player and sports commentator discusses her advocacy work for equal pay in sports and rights for trans athletes. She also dishes on the excitement about the FIFA World Cup™ coming to Philadelphia! At the other end of the table, Guardhouse Café owner Horn talks about how he’s never eaten meat … ever. So, he finds creative ways to make delicious dishes that taste like meat, but are all substitutes. And he recently competed on and won It’s Compli-plated! on the Food Network.
The hosts also dish on their favorite scary Philly locations including Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Chef Tonii Hicks epi Steven CW Taylor are innovators and history makers. Hicks has worked in some of Philly’s most prestigious kitchens such as SOUTH and High Street Philly, and she’s also an activist, advocating for farm-fresh food in low-income communities. Most recently, Hicks was named a James Beard Foundation Fellow, enabling her to participate in 10 weeks of training in financial and legal matters, public relations, policy and advocacy, brand development and more. Taylor, owner of Ubuntu Fine Art, traded in his software-engineering job to pursue fine art photography. While doing this, he made history as the first Black photographer in the country to open his own gallery featuring exclusively his own works.
As always, the hosts discuss their favorite Philly things. This time around, the focus is on their must-do November activities.
We’re thankful for Rich Medina epi Chef Kurt Evans promoting Philly’s most celebrated traits: arts and activism. International and legendary DJ Rich Medina shares with us his history expressing his heart, soul and activism through music for the last 30 years. Medina also provides the details surrounding Art Basel in Miami, explains why it’s important for the Black arts community and shares info about Love + Grit On The Road during Miami Arts Week. Next up, Evans discusses bringing together food and activism to raise awareness about criminal justice reform in America. Featured in major publications like Manje & Diven, Bon Appetit, Good Morning America, ak Eater, Evans also created the ground-breaking End Mass Incarceration (EMI) dining series which orchestrates dinners themed around the criminal justice system.
And if you’re looking for something to do in Philly other than drinking, the hosts provide their top things to do.
Kevin Parker epi Nakia and Taahirah Stith are three incredible Philadelphians walking the runway on this episode. Parker, a model turned designer, tells his story of how he created one of the country’s biggest fashion movements, Philly Fashion Week. The goal of the event, which has featured over 75 international brands and 1,000 local designers, was to develop the reputation of Philadelphia’s fashion industry, improving the local economy with jobs and educational opportunities in fashion. Next up Nakia and Taahirah, two dope sisters are celebrating one year at Dope Botanicals! The Rittenhouse shop has these healthy streets buzzing and offers visitors food, juice and other items to help you live a holistic lifestyle.
If you’re still looking for gift ideas, the hosts share their favorite Black-owned businesses around Philly!
Istwa otantik ak divès ki soti nan Chef Omar Tate, Shawn Finnie, Kenny Gamble ak plis ankò!
Istwa otantik ak divès ki soti nan Questlove, Michelle Angela Ortiz, Brandon Pankey ak plis ankò!
Vin jwenn Rachel, Justin ak Laiya pandan n ap selebre 50 ane Hip Hop epi kontinye rakonte istwa ki pi fenomenal Philly yo!
La Visit Philly Overnight Package — rezève plis pase 190,000 fwa depi 2001 — vini ak pakin otèl gratis (ki vo jiska $100 nan Center City Philadelphia) ak lojman otèl pou yon nuit.
Eksplore Philly ak itinerè ki soti nan men Philadelphians enpòtan ki manm Black Greek...
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