. >> a book about the life of octavious catto - a little known philadelphia civil rights activist from the 1800's. >> take a look. >> authors murray dubin and daniel bittle published tasting freedom in 2010, a biography about forgotten philadelphia hero octavius catto. >> he was a civil rights hero at a time in this country's history when african american civil rights heroes were just not very well known. >> catto was born in south carolina in 1839 and moved to philadelphia at nine years old. explain during his lifetime what it was like in philadelphia in general when it comes to race. >> you were unable to vote until 1870. you couldn't sit in a, in a jury. you could not go to the academy of music. you couldn't go to a public school where white students went. your job choices were very, very limited. it was a difficult life and your life was in danger on the street both from whites and from people who would want to kidnap you and send you south and sell you into slavery. >> catto's fight for equal rights and opportunities for african americans spread far and wide. he fought for that >>

octavius catto was a champion for minorities. for literacy education voting rights and protested segregation and this was all done during the late 1800s. i recently sat down with two local authors who have gotten high mark for their catto biography. they say they're sharing his legos so it's not forgotten. >> great thing for the city now that the statue is up that even though that history has been hidden and buried and not taught for many generations, there's a chance for this generation of school kids to learn about those men and women and do their own research. >> you can see much more of my interview catto was a fascinating person just go to 6abc.com/black history. >>> and tonight on 6abc the goldbergs celebrates its philadelphia roots with a salute to the super bowl champion eagles. cameos will include eagles legend mike quick and voice of the eagles merrill reese. the hail barry episode airs tonight at 8:00 p.m. right here on 6abc. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> welcome back. taking a live look here philadelphia international airport. it is 5

. >>> unveiled a new mural to honor octavius b catto in south philadelphia. we received the first look at how five story mural of catto will look at the wall of the universal institute charter school, located near 15th and catherine from where catto lived and was assassinated in 1871. mural is expect to be complete this summer. >>> philadelphia's reading terminal market went back in time today to celebrate its 125th anniversary. market marked occasion with 1893 day hosting the grand opening, that never happened were. the celebration were victorian era costumes, live musical performances and entertainment , pennsylvania governor tom wolf was among those taking part in the festivities. >> it is more than just a farmers market but a true example of what is best about philadelphia. it is a location for tourist to see what philadelphia has to offer, in fact, i think i'm reading it is most visited tourist site in philadelphia. >> some market merchants rolled their prices back to 1893 levels. people like that. they were in to it. >> that is great. >> still to come o

. >>> and next we will show you new mural that honors philadelphia civil rights, activist octavius catto. >>> americans waged a massive amount of food every single year while millions of people deal with hunger each and every day. now one organization is trying to fix that with a tech savvy twist. abc's karen traverse has more. >> reporter: we the pizza is a bustling restaurant in the shadow of the u.s. capitol packed with tourist, congressional staffers, even lawmakers but like most restaurants at night is there often left over food, and that is where food rescue u.s. stepped in. >> we're the missing piece. >> reporter: food rescue u.s. is a organization that uses an app to connect volunteers, known as, food rescuers, with businesses eager to donate extra food. it is really simple, log on, see what restaurants, farmer markets or shops in your area has food and what nearby organizations are ready to accept that. >> for busy people hoff busy schedules it vice nice to be able to look, see what works for your schedule. >> reporter: like celebrity chef and owner of we the pizza said food res

to learn more about octavius catto check out six abc.com/ black history.arts, i'm karen rodgers. >>> twitter is taking new steps to crippen spam on the social platform. but, adjustment with made to twitter and, limiting coordinated posts of numerous accounts. users will not be able to post identical or nearly identical content across multiple platforms at once and they will not be able to retweet or like posts from numerous accounts at the same time. >>> uber's ready to roll out a new service here in philadelphia, you will soon see a ride option called express pool, links riders near each other and wanting to go to similar destinations. once linked up they will direct you, to walk in the nearby location to be picked up. they will be dropped off a short walk from their requested destination. philadelphia is one of the six major cities getting the service. express pool is uber's cheapest option. >>> subway is working to win back customers after a slum in sales. it is adopting a loyalty program. beginning next month, customers will be able to sign up for the

. >> reporter: in september city hall became home to a memorial for octavius catto. >> he was an educatorwas an activist. >> reporter: the contribute highlights his fight for equality before being gunned down in 1871 about while trying to exercise his local right to vote. >> what he was able to accomplish at only 32 years of age is amazing. >> reporter: and choreographer is staging a world premiere with ballet x. >> it was a surreal that y am i in the room with beyonce right now. >> growing up all you heard was -- i wanted to create a piece that was a collage. >> r details on all of these special events on cabc.com/lovesthearts. for 6abc loves the arts, i'm karen rogers. jardiance is the only type 2 diabetes pill proven to both significantly reduce the chance of dying from a cardiovascular event in adults who have type 2 diabetes and heart disease... ...and lower your a1c. wow. jardiance can cause serious side effects including dehydration. this may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, or lightheaded, or weak upon standing. ketoacidosis is a serious side effect that may be fatal. symptoms incl

wilfredo march catto and my father william maco. >> officials include mayor dav david, placed roses to wall of the north reflecting pool at the 9/11 memorial. government officials will identify direct link between 9/11 and the '93 bombing. when he hears of any acts of terrorism or any attempts he relives his pain all over again. >> i was probably a lot more angry back then than i am now. now it's just sadness there are people out there that do this type of stuff and it seems to be happening more and more in the world today, and that's, you know, reflecting back that's where it -- >> from lower manhattan, antoine lewis fox news. >> have you have you heard of suicide vest detection technology because it's come to go new york's penn station. machines are going to screen people from distance without slowing them down. chuck schumer says the tsa will start testing the equipment tomorrow. democrat has been pushing for this technology ever since a bangladesh immigrant injured himself setting off accrued pipe bomb strapped to his chest in december in a subway passageway. >>> caught on camera,

been his september birthday, the five story mural will be completed at the charter school, near where cattost. >> jim, really not looking like the best day in the wormed, not only is it raw, chilly outside, it is seasonable, that is for february, but also wet weather moving through, coming through at pretty decent clip here much of the region is activity encountering precipitation, but even if it is not raining where you are, you very likely have spray from other vehicles , some damp roads out there, just from previous round of rain. this is kind of the theme throughout the day, warming up this weekend all be it still on relatively soggy note. >> it will be nice to have the sunshine back, katie, thank you willment looking outside, another accident out there, vine westbound past broad street pulled all the way up to the far right, up be tapping your brakes traveling on by, still busy out in the area, give yourselves extra time, accident in new jersey as well, route 55 northbound route 322, one lane is blocked here, accident with entrapment in west norristown, as well, jim, over to you. >> th