Scoop USA Newspaper - September 26, 2023

In this issue

Philadelphia House and Senate Delegations join Unite Here Local 634 in fight for a dignifying contract

This week Philadelphia lost Dr. Constance Clayton and JoAnne Epps

Sadly, Philadelphia lost two amazing African-American women who were heavily involved in education this week. First, on Sunday, September 18, we lost Dr. Constance Clayton, the first African-American woman to lead the Philadelphia Public School District as its Superintendent.

5 mins

Philadelphia House and Senate Delegations join Unite Here Local 634 in fight for a dignifying contract

In light of recent demands presented by city school workers to the Philadelphia School District, members of the Philadelphia House and Senate Delegations expressed their steadfast support for members of Unite Here Local 634.

2 mins

A Family in Action PUSHING Forward and Giving Back

My Scoop USA Family, how’s Everything and Everybody?

2 mins

City officials join PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton to celebrate Rebuild's groundbreaking at F.J. Myers Recreation Center

Mayor Jim Kenney, PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District), Rebuild Philadelphia, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and community members broke ground at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center located in Southwest Philadelphia.

3 mins

President Joe Biden establishes first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

President Biden announced the establishment of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to reduce gun violence, which has ravaged communities across the country, and implement and expand upon key executive and legislative action that has been taken to save lives.

3 mins

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal holds press conference to address Missing Firearms

The City Controller’s Office determined that 76 of the 101 service weapons initially reported missing from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office during a 2020 report remain lost due to insufficient records on their whereabouts.

2 mins

Are tables turning on the abortion issue since Dobbs? Be careful what you ask for

I’m sure I wasn’t the only TV viewer who stuck a finger in my ear and jiggled it after I heard former President Donald Trump criticize the six-week abortion ban brought about by his Republican opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

2 mins

Black leaders say threats to undermine US democracy appear aimed at their community

Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders on Thursday said many threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. appear to be aimed squarely at their community, including efforts to make voting more difficult, censor lessons around race and weaken social safeguards such as affirmative action.

2 mins

U.S. Open Champ and Phenom Coco Gauff represents a new era of American Tennis

“If you can think it, you can do it. If you can dream it, you can do it. Just keep working hard. It won't come easy, and it will seem impossible; but if you keep working hard, it will definitely happen.” - Coco Gauff Tennis is a sport that has been historically dominated by white athletes.

2 mins

Donald Lawrence presents a Tribute to Twinkie Clark

Legendary producer and award-winning artist & songwriter Donald Lawrence has released his latest album, Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark.

1 min

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