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2016 is an exciting year in Philadelphia!  Two important occasions contributing to such excitement including the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and the 40th Anniversary of one of our cultural treasures, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). In celebration of both occasions, UPPN, Alist Events Marketing, The League of 1789 and our host committee have…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia 2016 DNCPHL.com Note: Purchasing tickets will give you access to PoliticalFest, a fun, interactive festival related to American history and politics, taking place to allow members of the public to participate in Convention-related activities. These tickets will not grant access to the Democratic National Convention itself, which is for credentialed guests only…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Official Merchandise detail store of the 2016 Democratic National Convention.  (Photo: Philadelphia 2016) During the week of the Democratic National Convention, additional locations at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and several delegation hotels will be open. The Official Merchandise retail store of the 2016 Democratic National Convention opened this week at 1717 Chestnut St…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Virgie M. Rollins By Leah Fletcher This week the Democratic National Committee will welcome over 50,000 attendees to Philadelphia for its four-day convention. As the party seeks to confirm a presidential candidate, there is much to be done among its delegates and constituents to ensure the achievement of its goal.  To support the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: City Council President Darrell Clarke and Sheriff Jewell Williams sharing a conversation at last year’s National Night Out. “National Night Out” is one of my favorite community events. This year, it has taken on a deeper meaning as neighborhoods across the country join local law enforcement and politicians in conveying a message of…

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DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins will convene the official Black Caucus meetings of the Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Caucus meetings will be attended by DNC members and delegates; national youth/young adult, political and civil rights leaders; Democratic Party officials and will include panel discussions on current issues of importance to the African-American community, including…

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WASHINGTON –  DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins issued the following joint statement: “Twice this week, first in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, then in St. Paul Minnesota, tragic, deadly incidents in which black men were killed by police officers have left families and communities shattered while re-igniting anger and…

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Listen to this July 10 edition of WDAS FM’s Headlines w/ Frankie Darcell: SUN weekly update w/ Monica Peters and guests Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown and  attorney Chaka Johnson discussing graphic images displayed in the media coverage of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille

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The Philadelphia Sunday SUN is saddened to learn about the passing of James H. Foster and sends our condolences to the family. Foster was a longtime Germantown publisher, political and community advocate, and WURD 900AM  radio host. Services will be held Friday July 22, 9:30 am at Urban Funeral Home, 1111 Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA

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Nearly 100 execs and professionals united with purpose for Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society’s pre-DNC mixer and to celebrate new President Monica Peters The rain didn’t stop this party. On July 13, nearly 100 professionals, executives and community members braved the stormy weather to head to South restaurant in Fairmount to participate in the Philadelphia…

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