Singer, Educator, Athletic Director Sonni Graham talks her Career & Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade

We Talk Weekly News is a weekly news and culture podcast delivering powerful analysis, real conversations, and unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping our world today. We take 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, fashion, music, and the viral moments everyone’s talking about, this is where news meets culture, and perspective meets truth!This segment features special Sonni Graham:Sonni is a seasoned educator, athletic director, professional singer, and executive producer with more than 20 years of experience. A graduate of Temple University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Dance, she later received her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University.Sonni’s professional journey is uniquely dynamic. She danced in the NBA for seven years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and New Jersey Nets, demonstrating discipline, performance excellence, and leadership on a national stage. Her entertainment career also includes appearances in national television commercials and television shows and an accomplished vocalist. Sonni is aprofessional singer who has toured nationally as a background vocalist for the critically acclaimed neo-soul duo Kindred the Family Soul, further showcasing her versatility and artistry across multiple performance platforms.In addition to her work in schools as an educator and athletic director, Sonni has made a significant impact as a cultural producer. Since 2019, she has served as Producer of the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, one of the nation’s largest Juneteenth celebrations, and is the Producer of the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant — platforms dedicated to culture, scholarship,empowerment, and community advancement. Through every role, Sonni Graham leads with vision,creativity, and a deep commitment to developing young people, uplifting communities, and preserving cultural legacy.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/@WeTalkWeeklyTVFollow We Talk Weekly News across all social media platforms for exclusive content, breaking updates, and behind-the-scenes access:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkweeklyTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/WeTalkWeeklyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetalkweekly