Can green spaces help curb Philly's gun violence problem? Host Tamala Edwards talks about long-term solutions to curbing the gun violence epidemic in Philadelphia and other parts of the country.
She speaks with University of Pennsylvania Professor of Criminology and Sociology John MacDonald and Pili X, the Director of Philly Peace Park - 6ABC Monday, December 6, 2021
The pandemic hasn’t kept North Philly Peace Park from getting healthy food to their neighbors—and building a self-reliant community for the future - The Citizen MAY. 07, 2020
That spectrum of work X has been involved with all stem from his dedication to activism in Philadelphia - Generocity Jul. 31, 2017
Pili, an incredible member of the community in North Philly AND an ambassador for Indego’s Better Bike Share Partnership team. As a hip-hop and visual artist and community organizer, Pili’s work and interests focus on urban farming, education and urban development. - INDEGO June 29,2016
X says he doesn’t balance his career as a hip-hop artist and an activist; instead he blends the reality of the two into a unique brand that is relatable in both sectors of society- Techbook August 25, 2013
“Hip-Hop, in its true essence, is about political and social change,” X said. “We felt its language and culture spoke to us best.”- Metro Philly November 4,2011
Making no apologies for his ideology, Pili insists voters—especially in the North, West and Southwest Philly neighborhoods he’s particularly courting—are looking for a new way forward - Philadelphia Weekly September 22. 2011
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