Legends & The Inner City (1608)

Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson and music pioneer Kenny Gamble what do they have in common? Revitalizing communities. Another View, hosted by Candace Kelley takes a look at the work these two legends are doing to rebuild inner city communities. Since retiring from the National Basketball Association Magic Johnson has redefined himself as a business tycoon heading numerous ventures including the Magic Johnson Foundation and Johnson Development Corporation. Johnson Development Corporation is best known for bringing quality entertainment and services to under served communities i.e. Magic Johnson Theaters, Starbucks, Fatburger Hamburger Chains and Magic Johnson's T.G.I. Friday.

Philadelphia native Kenny Gamble is a world-renowned musical writer, composer, producer and founder and CEO of Philadelphia International Records. Some of his hit records included, " If You don't know me by Now", "For the Love of Money" and "Love Train". Gamble has placed his fame and fortune in a community rebuilding effort anchored by Universal Companies. Universal Companies created by Gamble is committed to rebuilding South Central Philadelphia, the neighborhood where he was raised. Gamble has invested more than seven million dollars of his own funds to privately acquire more than 120 vacant properties in this South Philadelphia. He refers to this revitalization effort as, "The Biggest Hit Of My Life".

Licensed realtor Jerome Beckworth owns EZ VIP Realty, LLC rounds out this half hour and explains how on a local level individuals can invest in their own communities through buying and selling real estate.