Cherelle Parker To Become the Next Mayor of Philadelphia
Clay Cane
November 8, 2023
On Nov. 7, Cherelle Parker won her race to become the next mayor of Philadelphia. She will be the first woman and the first Black woman
Posts tagged: Philadelphia
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On this day in 1997, 500,000 women gathered in Philadelphia for the Million Woman March
Clay Cane
October 25, 2023
On October 25, 1997, approximately 500,000 women convened in Philadelphia to participate in the Million Woman March. Modeled on the Million Man March that took
Philadelphia Becomes the Latest City To Announce the Creation of a Reparations Task Force
Clay Cane
June 27, 2023
Philadelphia has become the latest city to announce the creation of a reparations task force to examine if the descendants of enslaved Africans will receive
Reframed: Black Beauty Through the Eye of Ken West
Starrene Rhett Rocque
December 18, 2020
His camera captures the beauty in everyday things.
My Yard Goes Hard: HBCUs in the Movies
Starrene Rhett Rocque
November 20, 2020
We’ve selected nine films that capture the essence of life while matriculating—or even after attending—an HBCU.
Philadelphia Apologizes for Deadly 1985 MOVE Bombing
Clay Cane
November 17, 2020
On May 13, 1985, the city of Philadelphia bombed the MOVE compound.MOVE was a Black-led organization described as a back to naturemovement. 11 people were
President Comments on Philadelphia Protests
April Ryan
October 30, 2020
President Trump has reverted to his fear agenda in the waning days before the November 3 general election for President. Following the police killing of
Hard Hit Communities Receiving Open Society Foundations Support
April Ryan
April 29, 2020
At this time of great hurt, confusion, and concern, there are open hearts willing to give. Your city may be the recipient of a grant
State Lawmakers Grapple with Reopening Economy, Society
April Ryan
April 16, 2020
President Trump has backed off the statement that he overrules governors on opening up states and therefore the nation in the midst of the coronavirus
Warning to Mid-Atlantic Region: Prepare for Coronavirus Apex
April Ryan
April 9, 2020
Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia are bracing for the apex of coronavirus cases expected in the next two weeks. The outcome is expected to be
Mayor Michael Nutter on Mayor Michael Bloomberg
April Ryan
January 15, 2020
Former Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter on former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign. Jill and Harry, thank you for a wonderful event today.
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