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ABOVE PHOTO:  DeSean Jackson  (AP Photo/Ric Tapia) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun Over the years as a columnist and reporter, I have never hesitated to provide honest coverage of racial issues in sports. Whether it was bias against African-American quarterbacks or criticizing those who tell Black athletes protesting…

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania needs to do more to find families for children in the child-welfare system, according to a new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. About 14,000 kids are in state foster care. The report found that one in five – well above the national average – doesn’t live with a family…

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The National Black Authors Tour is scheduled to Celebrate 30 Years of Promoting Culture, Humanities and the Arts on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 6PM to 9PM at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore located at 551 Carpenter Lane. This evening of free events will highlight some of the well known, popular and new authors from…

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Before she became a homeowner, Tracey Gordon didn’t understand just how important it is to know the inner workings of your government. She’s running for City Commissioner because she hopes to teach everyone else that lesson. [Editor’s Note: The City Commissioner’s office is usually one of those places that is generally seen and not heard….

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Last week, City Council passed two bills introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown to combat littering and illegal dumping in the City of Philadelphia. The first, Bill No. 150198 would increase the availability and strategic placement of trash cans and recycling bins in or within 10 feet of any business selling fresh or pre-packaged food,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Seth Williams Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams  last week announced that Philadelphia Corrections Officer Larry Levy was arrested for the brutal beating of an inmate under his supervision. Levy was charged with Possessing Instrument of Crime, Simple Assault, Obstructing Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function, and Official Oppression. The incident took…

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By Herman Matthews, Henry Nicholas and Fred Wright This year’s mayoral race comes at a pivotal time for the future of Philadelphia’s middle class. In our city and around the country, America’s once thriving middle class, the driving engine behind our economy, is rapidly shrinking. Since 1980, almost all of the wealth generated in this…

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Portraits of African-American Mothers and Their Sons   The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), a creative center for emerging and professional artists, will present My Son Matters! an exhibition featuring the work of Denise Allen. The exhibition will run April 10 – May 31 with an opening reception on Friday, April 17 at 6 pm….

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A week long series of workshops and panels with noted experts will culminate the 2015 Empowerment Gala Awards and Scholarship Presentation. The Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) will kick off its annual Empowerment Week of events from May 12th to May 16th by hosting a series of free workshops that will be open to the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  A crowd marches near the scene of Monday’s riots during a street party the day after charges were announced against the police officers involved in Freddie Gray’s death, Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Baltimore.  (AP Photo/David Goldman) By Andrew V. Pestano  UPI BALTIMORE — The American Civil Liberties Union is demanding answers about…

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