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Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

A published author at six

February 19, 2021

ABOVE PHOTO: 6-year-old Ka’Maya Shanelle Parker, author of  the “I Love Myself” coloring and activities book  (Photo: Courtesy Shana Danielle) By Thera Martin  “When your six-year-old child is watching you and wants to emulate what they see Mommy doing, then you need to support them.” That’s what Shana Danielle believes. The proud mother of five…

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The sweet rise of ‘Queen Sugar’ director Cierra Glaude

February 19, 2021

ABOVE PHOTO: Director Cierra Glaude poses for a portrait in Glendale, Calif. on Feb. 4, 2021. When the series “Queen Sugar” debuted in 2016, Glaude worked as a production assistant on the show. Five years later, she’s been promoted to director for season five on the Oprah Winfrey Network series. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) By Mesfin…

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A Lawful Truth: All about… Dr. Ala Stanford

February 19, 2021

Dr. Ala Stanford, MD, FAAP, FACS is an experienced physician with an impeccable record of delivering patient care. With distinctive specialty qualifications, she cares for both children and adults being double boarded and certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general adult and pediatric general and thoracic surgery. She brings her training and…

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The Obstacle Course

February 19, 2021

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw believes she can handle the pressures of overseeing the Philadelphia Police Department, even if some have questioned her fitness for the job. By Denise Clay-Murray If you’ve ever traveled through the Olney Transportation Center at Broad and Olney Streets here in Philadelphia, you know that it’s a busy spot that has…

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The Cultural Coach: Standing on the side of love, part I

February 19, 2021

By Linda S. Wallace When singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen urged us to meet in “The Middle” during Jeep’s stunning Super Bowl LV commercial, for one fleeting moment I was hopeful the message would get through. This feel-good commercial, however, was much maligned by critics, who argued retribution – not compromise and conciliation – was the better…

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Black-owned Philadelphia boutique receives grant from Beyonce’

February 19, 2021

ABOVE PHOTO: Design Director Nevada Gray stands next to a rack of nice tops and blouses.  (Photo by Andre Smiths) By Napoleon F. Kingcade                   For 40-year-old store owner Kimberly McGlonn, it would be a dream come true if Grammy award singer Beyonce simply walked into her…

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Mary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76

February 12, 2021

ABOVE PHOTO: Marry Wilson  (Photo/Shutterstock) Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define the Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, has died. She was 76. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was…

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Black kings (and queens) ruled parts of Europe for almost 700 years

February 12, 2021

ABOVE PHOTO: Moors who were Black kings and queens Blackhistory.com History confirms that the Moors ruled in Europe — primarily Spain and Portugal — for almost 700 years. They were known for their influence in European culture, but not many people know that the Moors were actually Europeans of African descent. Moors were usually depicted…

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Meet the Black woman who created VOIP — the technology behind Skype, Zoom and more

February 12, 2021

ABOVE PHOTO: Marian Croak, African American woman who created VOIP blackhistory.com Most people have no idea that Marian Croak, an African American woman, is credited with initiating and furthering the development of VOIP, also known as Voice Over Internet Protocol. Her groundbreaking technology allows people to efficiently communicate through audio and/or video while using the…

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