The Philadelphia Student Union was started in 1995 by a group of young people who were concerned about not receiving the quality of education that they deserved. They decided that if school reform were going to be successful, it would have to involve students as leaders for change. The organization has grown from the dream of a few students to a strong organization that has allowed students themselves to become a major force for improving schools in Philadelphia.

Check out their website @ http://phillystudentunion.org

Members of the Books Through Bars collective came on the show to talk about the amazing work they do providing reading material to people incarcerated across the Mid-Atlantic region. To learn more about their organization or to get involved check out their website or stop in any Tuesday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the A-Space (4722 Baltimore Ave).

Nicolas Lampert, member of the Justseeds collective visited Philly on a tour presenting his book  People’s Art History of the United States: 250 Years of Activist Art and Artists Working in Social Justice Movements.

Listen a delightful conversation with the The Apiary Corp. magazine folks whose latest "Power" issue is a Decarcerate PA collaboration featuring some incarcerated authors.