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Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

Honoring Our Women Veterans license plate honors servicemembers, benefits Veterans’ Trust Fund

March 10, 2024

There are approximately 64,000 women veterans in Pennsylvania. Annville, PA – As the nation celebrates Women’s History Month, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminds drivers that purchasing an Honoring Our Women Veterans License Plate both recognizes the importance of women who served and supports programs assisting the nearly 64,000 women veterans in…

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New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

March 10, 2024

By Anthony IzaguirreASSOCIATED PRESS New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans Wednesday to send the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police search passengers’ bags for weapons, following a series of high-profile crimes on city trains. Hochul, a Democrat, said she will deploy 750 members of the National Guard to…

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Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack

March 10, 2024

By Terry Tang and Michael CaseyASSOCIATED PRESS ABOVE PHOTO: Chassity Coston, left, and Charity Wallace pose outside Harvard Yard at Harvard University, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass.With attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives raging on, Black women looking to climb the work ladder are seeing a landscape that looks more hostile than…

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Black Americans’ significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says

March 10, 2024

By Matt BrownASSOCIATED PRESS ABOVE PHOTO: National Urban League president and CEO Marc Morial speaks at the National Urban League Annual Conference, July 22, 2022, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON — Black Americans have endured considerable injustices and barriers to prosperity and equality throughout U.S. history. But their social, economic, and political advances in the…

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Rajah Caruth makes the leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner

March 9, 2024

By Jenna Fryerassociated press ABOVE PHOTO: Rajah Caruth (24) during qualifying for a NASCAR truck series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 21-year-old student at Winston-Salem State has cracked into NASCAR’s national-level series racing and on Friday, March 1, 2024, won the Truck Series race at…

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These five simple meal prep hacks make weeknight cooking a breeze

March 9, 2024

BPTFace it — even if you enjoy cooking, weeknight meal prep can be stressful after a long day. If you’re looking to elevate your meals without sacrificing more time and effort, check out these tips and tools to meal prep with ease. Consider cooking some protein ahead, as cooked chicken or turkey can last up…

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cj speaks…The renewing of you

March 9, 2024

Because the seasons are about to change, the days are getting slightly longer. The brightness of the sun is enveloping the earth’s Northern Hemisphere, temperatures are growing warmer, and there is a feeling of the newness of everything all around us — and that includes the renewing of you. In the midst of all of…

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The Unsung Women Healing Chicago

March 9, 2024

In communities reeling from gun violence, Black women are doing caregiving work that is often unpaid, undervalued, and hidden from public view. By Justin AgreloThis article originally appeared in the October 11, 2022 edition of The Trace (www.thetrace.org) ABOVE PHOTO: Eva Maria Lewis stands outside the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago. Seeger Gray for…

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