Cultivating Peace: Water, Wetlands, and Biophilia for a Loving World

SRAVAN BANDA reminds us of the importance of water in a peaceful world. He especially focuses on wetlands, often referred to as the Earth's kidneys, and asks us to continue the work of World Water Day throughout the rest of the year.

Shapiro Administration celebrates Earn-As-You-Learn success stories at First Awards Ceremony for Registered Apprenticeships

PITTSBURGH, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined Pittsburgh labor and workforce development leaders to recognize four outstanding organizations and individuals who have embraced the earn-as-you-learn model of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship to create economic opportunity for Pennsylvania communities and families.

More Black women say abortion is their top issue in the 2024 election, a survey finds

More than a quarter of female Black voters describe abortion as their top issue in this year's presidential election, a poll out Thursday from health policy research firm KFF reveals.

Racist anti-immigrant hysteria is aimed at blinding voters to reality

“The bomb outrage in New York emphasizes the extent to which the alien scum from the cesspools of the Old World has polluted the clear spring of American democracy.

Schools are a measure of the health of our democracy

Educating our children is our essential duty – for their futures, their families, their communities, and our country. For all the furious debate about schools, what’s clear is that we have to do better.

King brings Shirley's story to forefront

Have you seen “Shirley” the Netflix film that focuses on the historic presidential run of Shirley Chisholm? Oscar-winner Regina King stars as Chisholm and also serves as producer alongside her sister Reina (who also appears in the film as Chisholm’s sister Murial).

Queen Mother Moore

\"No one has done more to integrate claims for reparations for African Americans into Black activism than \"Queen Mother\" Audley Moore.

Philadelphia "Flagship" Chapter The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Philadelphia Chapter has a new Chairperson

As we continue to observe Women’s History Month, let me bring you up-to-date on one of our African American women’s organizations, The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Philadelphia “Flagship” Chapter.

The biggest contrast in the upcoming election (other than democracy vs. "blood in the streets" fascism)

One of my goals in this column is to give you the facts and analysis you need to make informed decisions, especially political ones and equip you to spread the word to others. So here goes on social security.

NAREB Report cites significant Economic, Education, and Homeownership gains for Black Women

With significant gains in education, employment, and entrepreneurs, African American women emerged as leaders in Black homebuying, according to a report released by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB).

PennDOT, PA Turnpike announce the start of Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA TurnState Police pike), in partnership with the Pennsylvania (PSP), started enforcement of the statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program.

This time Trump really does seem to be making Black voter inroads. Why?

Reports that Donald Trump has made surprising gains among Black voters have raised understandable alarm among my Democratic-leaning friends.

Donald Trump's bizarre pitch to Black voters is martyrdom marketing

How about this for a novel campaign pitch? \"I'm being indicted for you, the Black population.\"

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson hosts Southwest Philadelphia Town Hall Meeting

Philadelphia City Council president Kenyatta Johnson led a team of local and state leaders who addressed quality of life matters in the Southwest Philadelphia community last Monday night (March 4, 2024) at Ezekiel Baptist Church at 5701 Grays Avenue.

Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday memorial as marchers' voices ring out for voting rights

SELMA, ALA. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told thousands gathered for the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attacks on civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, that fundamental freedoms--including the right to vote, are under attack in America even today.

Chancellor Williams and Race Organization (Pt 1)

As a teacher, I require my students to read a minimum of (30) minutes every day.

Middle States Is Not The Enemy

Contrary to the folderol coming out of Harrisburg, 1837 University Circle Cheyney Pa. and other sources, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education is not the cause or the reason Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was placed on probation.

Drusilla Dunjee Houston

As we observe Black History Month, we must be honest, candid and frank with ourselves and admit we have much work to do to encourage our people to “Know Thyself.”

Pennsylvania high court takes up challenge to the state's life-without-parole sentences

Pennsylvania's high court will consider whether some automatic life sentences for those convicted of murder violate constitutional protections for defendants, the justices said Friday.

Rep Your Section (RYS) Meetup Highlights

On February 29, 2024, Indie Go Inspire rolled out the bells & whistles for a select group of music influencers at the exclusive RYS \"MEET UP!\" hosted at the contemporary Small House Creative HQ on 3525 'I' Street in Philadelphia, PA, marked the official launch of the brand in Philadelphia following its triumphant debut in Atlanta, Georgia back in December 2023.

Fani Willis and the court of public opinion

Fani Willis should have known better.

A Fatherhood Research Study by The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy Reveals What Black Fathers Want and Need

During the State of Black Fathers in Fulton Forum on February 20, 2024, in Atlanta at Pittsburgh Yards, Fathers Incorporated (FI) and the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy, two preeminent organizations created to support Black fathers and fatherhood, revealed key findings from their latest research report, \"The Dynamics of Atlanta Black Dads: Unpacking the Myths and Realities of Non-Resident Fatherhood in Fulton County, Georgia. Although the research focuses on one major county in Georgia, many of the challenges are universal.

Recession has struck some of the world's top economies. The US keeps defying expectations AP-US-Avoiding Recession

As some of the world's biggest economies stumble into recession the United States keeps chugging along.

On Trump's befuddling hold on the GOP and the fizzling of the 'Never Trump' movement

I'm so old that I can remember when moderate Republicans such Colin Powell, former secretary of state, clung to hopes that Donald Trump might \"grow\" into the presidency.

UNCF honors Caroline Wanga, 11th Annual New Orleans UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball

UNCF continues to strive to change the HBCU narrative across the nation by equipping more historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their students with the resources necessary to transition into college, graduate, and ultimately establish careers that will build better futures for our society.

Philadelphia death row inmate was never in the photo lineup that helped convict him. Now, he's FREE.

Daniel Gwynn found himself on death row at 25 after Philadelphia prosecutors said in court that two witnesses had picked him out of a photo array in a fatal arson case.

Scoop Archives: Women of the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and early 1930s marked an unprecedented period of expression by Blacks in music, literature, art, politics, and economics. Never before had America seen such a rich, diverse explosion of Black culture. Centered in Harlem, the movement ushered in an era of self-discovery and individual expression that was national in origin and international in scope. The creative efforts of the artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance laid a powerful foundation that effectively altered the standards of artistic and literacy excellence.

A Vision for New Jersey

The Honorable. Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, visited Rowan University on February 20, 2024, to discuss his plans for New Jersey and how he envisions helping his state.

Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead

BALTIMORE (AP) — A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months.

Shapiro Administration, ID/A Advocates highlight transformative budget proposal for Intellectual Disability and Autism Services, workforce to ensure Pennsylvanians get the services they need

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 22, 2024 – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh joined leadership from Vision for Equality, self-advocates, and families from across Pennsylvania for a roundtable discussion about the life-changing investments included in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 202425 proposed budget, which includes major investments in home- and community-based services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) as well as reimbursement rates for providers to enable them to increase wages for direct support professionals who provide essential care and support every day.