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The Consortium, one of Philly's leading mental health agencies determined to stand strong

Remember a year ago, last July 2023, when an individual snapped in Southwest Philadelphia? The person was dressed as a woman in Muslim garb and had an assault weapon hiding under the covering. The person was a man disguised as a woman.

Governor Shapiro highlights most significant reform and investment in higher education in decades at Cheyney University

To Give every Pennsylvanian the Freedom to Chart their own course and the Opportunity to Succeed

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments

Michael Bloomberg's organization Bloomberg Philanthropies committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools to help secure their future economic stability.

Tulsa commission will study reparations for 1921 race massacre victims and descendants

Tulsa officials announced the creation of a new commission to recommend how reparations can be made for a 1921 massacre that destroyed a thriving Black community in the city.

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the 'vice president America deserves'

Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in battleground Pennsylvania that was aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day.

Navigating the Path to Personal and Professional Achievement

Success is a multifaceted concept that means different things to different people.

Kool Kids Foundation raises money for music education, Kool & The Gang founder giving back locally

Congratulations go out to \"Abbott Elementary\" for its nine Emmy nominations, which include, Philly's own Quinta Brunson for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series.

Democrats in Philly are working hard to get out the vote, So says Chairman Bob Brady

How important is a political machine in any town? I would think, very important. Philadelphia is a heavily Democratic City, and nine times out of ten, Democrats always win big in our town.

Donald Trump takes us for fools when he says he knows nothing about 'Project 2025'

As much as we know by now about Donald Trump's creative approach to facts, even the man whom Iate-night host Jimmy Kimmel calls \"'Rant-a-Claus\" can go a fib too far.

The brilliant Dr. Amos Wilson and the Seven Constants (Pt 1)

“How different would our education be if we went to school to learn how to create jobs for ourselves?” Dr. Amos Wilson

So much at stake, including our Homeless

Coming off of a week where Republicans gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the Republican National Convention and witnessing them nominate Donald Trump as their nominee for President, my head, as a journalist, as a broadcaster, as a columnist, my cup of breaking news stories is running over, and my head is spinning.

Giving children something to do!

Summer is in full gear, and “Our Children” should be basking in pure joy! Greetings, my Brothers and Sisters, Ladies and Gentlemen, and All of the SCOOP USA Family!

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a debate with disastrous Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.

How are you coping?

I want to ask you candidly: How are you doing?

A father with two sons

There is a story of a father who had two sons, one named Life and the other named Death.

Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the \"wrong direction,\" according to a new poll.

How a coalition of organizations is helping to Face the Fight

Military veterans embody the strength of our nation.

From Biles to Sha'Carri, Team USA packed with star power heading into Olympic Games

From Simone Biles to Sha'Carri Richardson and Diana Taurasi to Katie Ledecky, Team USA will provide some of the biggest star power at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

Phoenix pastor the Rev. Warren H. Stewart Sr. has had countless discussions this election season with fellow Black men on the economy, criminal justice, immigration, and other issues dominating the political landscape in their battleground state of Arizona. But never abortion.

Donald Trump takes us for fools when he says he knows nothing about 'Project 2025'

As much as we know by now about Donald Trump’s creative approach to facts, even the man whom late-night host Jimmy Kimmel calls “Rant-a-Claus” can go a fib too far.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis highlights state budget's investments to make Pennsylvania communities safer

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined state and local leaders in Montgomery County to highlight how the newly signed bipartisan state budget will make Pennsylvania communities safer through more investments in violence intervention and prevention programs that are working, funding for afterschool programming and funding for an additional 400 state troopers.

The Scratch Line

My dear and much beloved preacher-teacher friend and spiritual mentor, Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor, was a great historically Black college president, a Peace Corps leader in Africa, and pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.

Why isn't the media reporting on Trump's growing dementia?

A few weeks ago, at a rally in Nevada, Trump told his followers that boat manufacturers are now required to use electric engines.

Independence Blue Cross Clinical Care Innovation Program wins top honors from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) was honored recently with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Brand Innovation Award.

Worn out or worn down? How to tell the difference between tiredness and fatigue

Have you ever felt like no amount of coffee or rest can shake off your lingering exhaustion? Do you wake up from a full night's sleep and still find yourself dragging?

Harlem Globetrotters announce All-Star lineup for first ever sports residency at American Dream

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters™ announced their lineup of elite athletes for the first-ever sports residency in history, with The Harlem Globetrotters Experience this August at American Dream in New Jersey.

As Summer Heats Up, The Jazz Sanctuary Brings 4 Free Concerts to Philadelphia and its Suburbs in July & August

As the summer of 2024 heats up, The Jazz Sanctuary, Philadelphia’s most unique nonprofit performing arts group, continues its mission of bringing jazz to the community with four free live concerts in Philadelphia and its suburbs in July and August.

Georgia slave descendants submit signatures to fight zoning changes they say threaten their homes

Residents of one of the South's last Gullah-Geechee communities of Black slave descendants submitted signatures Tuesday, hoping to force a referendum on whether to reverse zoning changes that they fear will make them sell their land.

Dream and Labor

When Congressman John Lewis passed away in July 2020, Rev. James Lawson gave a eulogy memorializing our beloved friend at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Governor Shapiro unveils new highway welcome signs & license plates celebrating Pennsylvania as the Birthplace of American Democracy

July 9, 2024 – After Independence Day and following his launch of Pennsylvania’s Great American Getaway tourism brand, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled new Pennsylvania license plates and “Welcome to Pennsylvania” highway signs.