Nairobi Colon is a nonbinary art teacher at KIPP Whittier Middle School in Camden. One day, Colon realized they were tired of being called "miss," so they asked students to refer to them simply as "Teacher Robi," with pronouns they/them. The kids immediately embraced the name. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more.

Nairobi Colon is a nonbinary art teacher at KIPP Whittier Middle School in Camden. One day, Colon realized they were tired of being called "miss," so they asked students to refer to them simply as "Teacher Robi," with pronouns they/them. The kids immediately embraced the name. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more.

From KYW Newsradio, these are the stories that highlight our region's grit and grace - ordinary people of Greater Philadelphia becoming difference makers.

From KYW Newsradio, these are the stories that highlight our region's grit and grace - ordinary people of Greater Philadelphia becoming difference makers.

Philly Rising: Difference Makers from KYW Newsradio

 From KYW Newsradio, these are the stories that highlight our region's grit
and grace - ordinary people of Greater Philadelphia becoming difference
makers.

Philly Rising: 'Teacher Robi' empowers their students to be their authentic selves

As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis continues to affect young people, a group in West Philly has stepped up to the call to serve, with hopes of saving lives.

As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis continues to affect young people, a group in West Philly has stepped up to the call to serve, with hopes of saving lives.

Peer2You gun violence intervention team has lived through the systemic inequity it aims to help young people navigate

As founder and executive director of the Elevation Project, LaTrista Webb has helped thousands of formerly incarcerated people find new pathways in life after time served. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee tells us more about what sparked this career path for her. (Photo credit: Mansfield Media)

As founder and executive director of the <a href="https://linktr.ee/elevationproject215">Elevation Project</a>, LaTrista Webb has helped thousands of formerly incarcerated people find new pathways in life after time served. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee tells us more about what sparked this career path for her. (Photo credit: Mansfield Media)

The Elevation Project: Helping formerly incarcerated people find new pathways

Cycling gave Ajoa Abrokwa a level of physical activity that also helped balance her emotions. Through her nonprofit, she’s encouraging young women and girls to get into the sport not just for wellness but for the paths it may take them down. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more on Philly Rising.

Cycling gave Ajoa Abrokwa a level of physical activity that also helped balance her emotions. Through her nonprofit, she’s encouraging young women and girls to get into the sport not just for wellness but for the paths it may take them down. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more on Philly Rising.

Philly Rising: 'Teacher Robi' empowers their students to be their authentic selves

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