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Thank you, Kobe Bryant
I had the honor of interviewing Kobe Bryant four different times. He was a great human being, and all four times he was really nice. I will NEVER forget Kobe Bryant. Here are my articles about him.
Blind People Find Creative ways to Earn Money
By David Block• Wed, Mar 23, 2016 Some adults who are blind or visually impaired get help from state agencies to find employment; others, like John Sutton and Agnes Dutill, create their own jobs. If you walk through Suburban Station in Philadelphia and pass the Penn...
Achilles Runs Annual Hope & Possibility Race by David Block
A terrible experience can bring about a positive outcome. Such is the case of “Central Park Jogger,” Trisha Meili who was assaulted while jogging through Central Park in 1989. “I couldn’t walk, I had trouble talking, I couldn’t even feed myself, so I had to learn to...
Former Sixers’ Head Coach Brett Brown Takes Special Pride in His Daughter’s Work by David Block
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown’s face lights up when he talks about his oldest daughter, Julia, who works at the GET Cafe in Narberth where she helps make coffee, works the cash register, and washes the dishes. Julia Brown, 24, has a developmental...
Sex Workers are Human Resources by David Block
Wed, Jan 09, 2019 By David Block Special to the Press/Review Like all days on the calendar, December 17 has its share of momentous historical occurrences. On December 17, 1821, Kentucky abolished its debtors’ prisons. On December 17, 1944, Major Gen. Henry C. Pratt...
Blind Athlete Killed
The Bulletin Friday, June 15, 2007 Family, Friends Mourn Tragic Death of Local Blind Goalball Athlete By David Block Mourners gathered at the Zion Baptist Church on Wednesday to pay their last respects to Darryl Devon Green, 24, of Kensington, who died in a...
9/11 Terrorist Attacks Can’t Stop Philadelphia Distance Run
Runner’s World Daily Magazine Monday September 17, 2001 Ndereba sets Philadelphia Half-Marathon record By David Block If the destruction of the Trade Center and the Pentagon had not occurred last week, the most noteworthy fact of the 24th running of the Philadelphia...
Facts About Blindness: Everything You Need to Know
Photo by Iz zy on Unsplash Do you think you know enough about blindness? Are you curious? Let's start our expedition to learn and understand some facts about blindness and clear some myths about it. Can you imagine being blind? And being unable to see and discern the...
In the Dark: Being Blind in a Society of Open Eyes
Photo by Asiama Junior Society often views blindness as a disability, a limitation to experiencing the world. However, a hidden wellspring of human resilience and strength lies beneath this limited perspective. In a Society of Open Eyes While blindness presents unique...
David Block, Writer, Teacher, Documentarian
My main passions are writing, teaching, and especially creating documentaries that highlight people overcoming disabilities and challenges. You can now watch 4 of my documentaries in the documentaries tab. I’m also posting some of my articles. Contact...