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By Monica Peters What inspired this concept? In February of 2011, I was in the midst of some life-altering events. I was trying to define my role in a new position at work, adjust to living in a new city, excel in my Masters courses, and purchase my first home. These were all blessings, but…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Imani Africa nursery primary school in Gambia. (Photo: Ajeenah Ross) By Ajeenah Ross After recently returning from an international educational service project in West Africa, I engage in a bit of self-reflection. I was prompted by a review of my journal, which chronicled my daily activities during the trip. Revisiting those daily entries…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Blogger Feminista Jones (l) with Ebony magazine senior editor Jamilah Lemieux.  (Photo: Monica Peters) By Monica Peters Ebony magazine senior editor Jamilah Lemieux and feminist blogger Feminista Jones took the stage at University of Penn for a raw and honest panel discussion:  Talking Back: A Sex Positive Conversation about Black Female Sexuality. What…

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Rather than continue to bemoan the fact that the Academy Award nominations are often lily white, it might be time for people of color to remind the film industry who pays their salary. By Denise Clay Last Friday, the movie Gods of Egypt earned a distinction that no movie wants. It became the first cinematic…

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“The statute of limitations should always be a concern.” The nation was shocked a few weeks ago when a Missouri jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million to the family of 62-year-old Jacqueline Fox, whose 2015 death by ovarian cancer was directly linked to her daily use of talcum-based Johnson’s Baby Powder and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Luis Liceaga (insert.) The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today announced that it has selected Impact Dimensions, LLC to be its official merchandise provider and manager. Impact Dimensions is an experienced, local Certified Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise, offering merchandising solutions to corporate companies, nonprofits and small businesses, sourcing materials from…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Angelo Perryman, Pres. and CEO of Perryman Building and Construction stands next to the Comcast Building in Center City. Local, African-American-owned company has record for Excellence in Construction The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced Thursday, that Perryman Building and Construction has been selected as the construction services firm for the 2016 Democratic…

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Bids from interested firms are due March 8th at 5pm The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) through event services firm Hargrove Inc., seeking a firm to provide tenting, pavilions and other temporary structures. The ideal firm will provide a system and inventory of at least 100,000 square feet of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left; Essence Gordon, Najah Jenkins, Spotz, Naiya Kent, Janaya Churn.  (Photo by Leona Dixon) SAINT PAUL, MINN.— On February 25, Lankenau High School students were visited by adventurer and safe water advocate, Katie Spotz, to hear her speak about her world recordbreaking solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. Spotz has shared her…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at his first City Council budget address.  (Photo courtesy: Denise Clay) In his first budget address, Mayor Jim Kenney proposed a tax on sugary drinks to fund an ambitious Pre-Kindergarten program. By Denise Clay For most of the last 23 years, Jim Kenney sat and watched as various mayors…

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