For Philadelphia radio host Bill Anderson, the struggle was outside the ivy tower.
Attending a school like GFS (Germantown Friends School) was an eye opening experience for me. Being a lifer allowed me to feel as if I belonged a lot more then many other minorities. However, my personal experiences away from GFS represented a constant struggle to figure out exactly what it meant to still be African American while spending most of my time in a world where I was one of a few. I’m not sure I fully understood that balance and had a complete appreciation of GFS until many years after leaving.
- Bill A. Anderson
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Since taking on his first full time radio slot one year after graduating as a member of the Dean’s List of Academic Achievement at George Washington University, Bill has constantly progressed and been recognized for his growth. He has become not only a respected voice of Philadelphia but also a member of Philadelphia’s political movers and shakers.
Bill has been recognized by Congressman Chaka Fattah as one of the “Men Making a Difference” and has been noted as one of “Philadelphia’s Most Influential African Americans.” He has also been a member of Mayor John Street’s inaugural transition team, listed as one of The Philadelphia Tribune’s “People to watch under 40″, been commended by Gov. Tom Ridge and recognized by Philadelphia Weekly Newspaper as “The Best Radio Talker.”
