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The Supreme Court's worst new ruling you never heard of

One ruling hidden inside one of the Supreme Court's horrendous decisions last week hasn't received nearly the attention it deserves: the court's radical expansion of who has standing to bring cases before the court

NJ Immigrant Entrepreneurs honored for Making a Difference

EDISON, NJ, July 5, 2023--The NJ Business Immigration Coalition honored first-generation business leaders at the 10th Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards last week for their contributions to business, innovation, and non-profit work and for supporting the state's economic growth

Thousands more prisoners across the US will get free college paid for by the government

REPRESA, CALIFORNIA (AP) - The graduates lined up, brushing off their gowns and adjusting classmates' tassels and stoles. As the graduation march played, the 85 men appeared to hoots and cheers from their families. They marched to the stage - one surrounded by barbed wire fence and constructed by fellow prisoners

A troubling Supreme Court defense of free speech at the expense of LGBTQ rights

As a strong believer in the First Amendment, I respect the Colorado graphics artist who didn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples, even though I strongly oppose her stance

Trump posted what he said was Obama's address, prosecutors say. An armed man was soon arrested there

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case

Right-wing SCOTUS justices are not acting alone

The right-wing gang of six justices on the Supreme Court just ruled that affirmative action in university admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violates the Constitution

Overturning Opportunity

In the spring of 1954 (like so many Black families), mine waited anxiously for the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision

Philly in the National News Again and It's Not "Good News"

For most of us, particularly people over the age of 45, all we're looking for or is some peace, quality time with family and friends, fun, and relaxation on the weekends. Right?

First Friday Farmers Market brings music to Philly Back Down Memory Lane: How it all Began?

Think back 20 years ago, when summer rolled around everyone knew that Friday Night Jazz at The Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue was the place to be.

Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action in Higher Education set the country on a path to even greater INEQUALITY

With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces ‘color-blindness for all’ by legal fiat. But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.

July 4th, Not Our Day of Independence

When I was a little girl, I believed everything I was taught in school. For example, I believed that Christopher Columbus discovered America.

New Habitat for Humanity ReStore lays strong foundation in opening weekend

On Friday, June 23, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia celebrated the grand opening of its new ReStore at 3111 W Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia.

"Flipping The Switch" on Solar and Climate Justice in Hunting Park

On a sunny day in late June, a crowd gathers outside of the offices of the Hunting Park Community Revitalization Corporation to “flip the switch” on a new solar array.

Supreme Court's Student Loan Decision Will Exacerbate Racial Inequality

National Urban League President Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision on student loan relief:

Is the Supreme Court ready for reform yet?

That’s my updated version of the immortal declaration that legendary alderman and saloonkeeper Mathias “Paddy” Bauler reportedly delivered on the night of Richard J. Daley’s first election as Chicago’s mayor in 1955: “Chicago ain’t ready for reform yet.”

Community College of Philadelphia to host graduation of WOMEN'S WAY Change the Narrative Fellows

Community College of Philadelphia will host the graduation of the third cohort of Change the Narrative Fellows at 6 p.m. on July 6, 2023. The ceremony will be held in the Klein Cube, inside the College’s Pavilion Building, 1700 Spring Garden St. (entrance located on N. 17th St., south of Spring Garden St.)

Log on you might learn something new

“The radical ways in which the Internet has changed all traditional media, not least radio, challenged consumption models so that any and all media can now be accessed by anyone and anywhere in the world instantly. Changes in society so powerful that even reluctant media empires would eventually be forced to adapt and meet the new ways in which their consumers wanted to access their entertainment choices.”

Affirmative Action Out on College Campuses Thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court

The current United States Supreme Court has to be one of the most outrageous and staunchly Republican-leaning bodies in our nation’s history.

The City of Chester host 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration along with pool reopening

In partnership, the City of Chester, Saint Daniels Ray of Hope CDC, and The Philadelphia Union came together to host an epic 12th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration

How to Avoid Foreclosure on your Property

A foreclosure is a legal process in which a mortgage lender or lienholder attempts to recover the balance of a loan or debt from someone who has stopped making payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan or on which a lien has been placed

We Celebrate Juneteenth: A Poetic Journey book release

PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2023 - Local author, Namibia El, debuted her sophomore book at a special release party held in the SCOOP USA community room just in time for the Juneteenth holiday

Defend against Scammers who target your Social Security Benefits

Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails

City launches Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard to Reinforce Transparency and Track Progress in Achieving Racial Equity

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia, through its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), launched Philadelphia's Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard--a new accountability tool that will help the City track progress in achieving racial equity and provide a transparent, accessible way for residents to see the steps that are being taken to eliminate racial disparities in all areas of City government

Reports on Police Misconduct show Kristen Clarke is leading The U.S. Justice Department into a new age on Civil Rights

\"I want to ensure that the doors of justice remain open so all the people can feel that they are seen and heard, especially when we are talking about the most vulnerable among us. I am very hopeful that we will see the Justice Department truly be an engine of reform when it comes to enforcement of our nation's federal civil rights laws.\"-- Kristen Clarke, United States Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights

Update on What a Vice President does

Over the last six months or so, I have heard more people complaining about Vice President Kamala Harris and what she's not doing than I ever used to hear about V.P. Mike Pence when he was in office, for example. Is it simply because she is a Black woman?

City Council approves FY 2024 Budget

Focus on Worker Recruitment & Retention, Quality of Life, Public Safety & Continued Wage & Business Tax Reduction

Another Giant, Dr. Charles Blockson has passed

The great, amazing, staunch, powerful scholar and historian Dr. Charles bor L. Blockson has passed

Lower North Philadelphia CDC celebrates Juneteenth renames Sharswood Plaza-Webb Plaza

PHILADELPHIA, June 17, 2023-There is a belief that those who live their lives working toward the better good, doing for people, and trying to be true servants of God and the community, will have a good life after death. Another belief is that your work speaks for yourself, and those who are affected, will remember you and your deeds

Community jumping through hoops at Team S.T.R.I.V.E. Ball for Violence event

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in the City of Chester, the community came out in droves to attend Team S.T.R.I.V.E.’s first Ball Against Violence Basketball Tournament on June 3rd.

Eligibility for Spouse's Benefits

Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey.