PCGVR Director Eric Marsh Sr. talks Community Advocacy, Million Man March, Black Fatherhood
We Talk Weekly News is a news and culture radio show delivering powerful analysis, real conversations, and unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping our world today. On WPPM 106.5 FM Philadelphia every Saturday at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., hosted by celebrity stylist & radio personality Charles Gregory, journalist and media personality Lauren "Sizzle" Settles and health correspondent "Classy Lady" Sparkle Howell. We feature expert guests, political and public figures, celebrities, and community leaders combined with legal and law enforcement analysis and commentary. Since 2013, we've been up close and personal with public figures such as: Actress Entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox, Rapper Doug E. Fresh, Yandy Smith, Rapper Chubb Rock, Les Twins, Celebrity Boxing CEO Damon Feldman, Mayor Cherelle Parker, Chrisean Rock, Actor Darrin D. Henson, Basketball Wives Jackie Christie, Senator Vincent Hughes, Rapper Roxanne Shaunte, Republican Councilmember David Oh, Reality Stars/Entrepreneurs Angela Simmons, Jo Jo Simmons, and Vanessa Simmons; Actress/Comedian Torrei Hart, Rapper Charlie Baltimore, Actor Robert Ri'chard, Activist Tamika Mallory, District Attorney Larry Krasner and the list goes on! We Talk Weekly News takes you beyond the headlines with breaking news, political analysis, entertainment updates, and trending cultural conversations all through a sharp, informed, and unapologetically urban lens. From U.S. politics and policy to global events, celebrity headlines, music, and the viral moments everyone’s talking about — this is where news meets culture and perspective meets truth. In this segment, we interview powerhouse Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting Director Eric Marsh Sr.: Eric Marsh, Sr, is a community leader with nearly 30 years of volunteer and professional experience supporting neighbors and communities across Philadelphia. He is an experienced group facilitator, public speaker, and advocate for various causes including uplifting Black men and boys, healthy fatherhood, gender justice, ending violence, and dismantling systemic racism. He has served as the Chairman of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Commission on African-American Males under Mayor Kenney and Board President for the Men’s Center for Growth and Change. Eric recently worked as the Manager of WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team and the lead Coordinator of N.I.C.E. (News & Information Community Exchange). He is now serving as the new Director of Operations for the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, a journalism support org that helps end harmful reporting and change the narrative around gun violence while supporting the professional development of journalists. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Fathering Circle, a peer support organization that helps fathers build better relationships with their families and community. For more information or to contact him, visit https://about.me/ericmarshsr Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly-news--2576999/support . Subscribe to We Talk Weekly News' YouTube channel for full podcast video show episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTalkWeeklyTV Follow We Talk Weekly News across all social media platforms for exclusive content, breaking updates, and behind-the-scenes access: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkweekly Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly Facebook: <a...