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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.

Dante Bowe to release New self-titled album on July 21

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling, and chart-topping musician Dante Bowe announce his new self-titled album out July 21 via the label he co-founded TRUE Music.

Pride Month is marred by a record number of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in state legislatures, with Black youth most at risk

“We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about- survival and growth.” - Audre Lorde Pride Month should be a time for celebrating love, the freedom to love whom we choose, and triumph over prejudice, ignorance, and fear of the past.

Migrant crisis gives Chicago diversity a stress test

America’s latest migrant crisis has come to Chicago and, in an unfortunately Chicago-style way, threatens to reopen old divisions over race, ethnicity, and whether new arrivals might be getting helped before others in need who are already here.

If you Do the Crime you should Do the Time

Today’s civic lesson is a bit about how the American justice system is supposed to work. If you do a crime and you are proven guilty of doing that crime; you should have to go to jail or prison as a punishment, depending on the severity of the said crime.

Section of heavily traveled I-95 collapses after tanker truck catches fire

An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early Sunday in Philadelphia after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing a heavily traveled segment of the East Coast's main north-south highway indefinitely, authorities said.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia to host Juneteenth Block Party

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced that Grammy award-winning DJ Spinderella will headline the Museum’s Juneteenth Block Party, which will take place on Monday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Opal Lee Commemorates Philadelphia's Raising of the Juneteenth Flag

Once you meet ninety-six-year-old Opal Lee, “The Grandmother of Juneteenth”, you’ll never forget her. Beneath the petite exterior and soft-spoken demeanor lies a courageous, patient woman with the heart of a lion and an unbridled determination.

Air Quality Red Alerts Hit us in the Delaware Valley due to Wildfires from Canada

As of the time I wrote this column (Sunday, June 11 at 7:30 a.m.), it was reported by the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health that air quality is acceptable in the city at this time.

ODUNDE Festival Is Back (June 5-1 1th) celebrating 48 years

PHILADELPHIA, Mayor Jim Kenney, the CEO of the ODUNDE, Oshunbumi FernandezWest, Philadelphia leaders, stakeholders, and students from ODUNDE365 Entrepreneurship Program, and the Universal Alcorn Charter School gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, March 30, 2023, to announce this years ODUNDE festival.

Black Equity Coalition donates $10,000 to Juneteenth Committee

Juneteenth is a holiday that is celebrated throughout our nation, but the City of Chester takes its celebration of this holiday seriously. For twelve years, Saint Daniels United Methodist Church, located in Chester, has partnered with the city to host the Annual Juneteenth celebration.

To Be Equal: Celebrating 20 years of upholding a as "The Voice of Black America" tradition

It was 20 years ago this week that I humbly assumed the responsibilities of leadership of the National Urban League -- one of which is the honor to author this very column, To Be Equal, established by the esteemed Whitney M. Young, Jr.

BMCCP host People's Resource Community event at its NEW location "America Street"

Brother Stanley Crawford and the Good Brothers of the Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia (BMCCP) held a People’s Economic Stimulus Festival and Introduction of its New Location for its expanding Organization Headquarters! Welcome to the Neighborhood is more than a notion

10 ways to protect your personal information

Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution.

Senator Sharif Street welcomed Acting Secretary for Human Services for the Commonwealth on mental health tour in his District

Senator Sharif Street joined Val Arkosh, Acting Secretary of Human Services, for a Mental Health Awareness Tour in North Philadelphia on May 25.

ScoopUSA Media Community Education Program (SUMCEP) hosts Community Diaper/Hygeine Giveaway

With the state of the economy, single mothers struggling, and just about everyone trying to make ends meet, ScoopUSA Media’s philanthropic arm, ScoopUSA Media Community Education Program (SUMCEP), gave back to the community it serves by hosting a Diaper/Hygiene Giveaway at the media company's headquarters at 1354 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.

Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists flex their knowledge quietly

OXON HILL, MD. (AP) — Confidence on the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage manifests itself in subtle ways like spellers asking questions even though they know the answers

A Police Officers' Psalm

LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO, ACCORDING TO ROMANS CHAPTER 13, ARE CALLED BY YOU TO PROTECT AND SERVE US. AMEN

Black Student-Athlete Summit, Project Destined, and Leading Commercial Real Estate Firms Partner to Launch Virtual Internship Focused on Financial Health for Black Student-Athletes

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Black Student-Athlete Summit (BSAS), a platform dedicated to advancing the professional and academic success of Black student-athletes, is partnering with Project Destined to launch a new virtual internship program that will provide Black student-athletes with training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real estate

Yeezy shoes are back on sale - months after Adidas cut ties with Kanye West

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of Adidas' remaining Yeezy shoes are back on sale — months after the German sportswear company cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West

Harry and Meghan - Moths to the flames of publicity

The trials and tribulations (and hopefully not tragedies) of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue to play out before the eyes of the world

U.S. Navy's Esports Team to be featured at FANEXPO Philadelphia

Goats & Glory team members will compete against fans in a range of top games