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Simeca Alexander: Breastfeeding and Lactation Specialist Improving Breastfeeding Confidence One Mother at a Time

Jan 16, 2022 03:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

Health and wellness have always been at the forefront of Simeca Alexander's mind. As a child, she knew her life's mission would lead to that field. It is with that early self-awareness that she embarked on the journey of improving lactation and breastfeeding.

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Ida B. Wells: Black Journalist And Suffragist, Honored With New Barbie Doll

Jan 16, 2022 09:00AM ● By Candice Stewart

As written by Adlea Suliman of the Washington Post in a recent release, "Black American journalist, suffragist, and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells will have her likeness transformed into a Barbie doll to honor her historic achievements."

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Martin Luther King Day: Lessons from MLK on Economic Justice, and a Toolkit for Upward Economic Mobility

Jan 15, 2022 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggles” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Celebrating 5 Black LGBTQ+ Athletes

Jan 13, 2022 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Sexuality and sports are inextricably linked. By and large, LGBT athletes want to be remembered for their accomplishments rather than their sexual orientations. Their unapologetically out-and-proud status provides much-needed exposure for Black voices in our LGBTQ community.

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sepia colored photograph of Desmond Tutu, former Mayor Wilson Goode, and writer Karen Warrington

Remembering Archbishop and ‘Moral Compass’, Desmond Tutu

Jan 07, 2022 08:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

Anglican theologian and human rights activist Desmond Mpilo Tutu, revered for his tireless fight against South African apartheid, has died in Capetown, South Africa at the age of 90.

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Imani White, a black young woman wearing a bandanna and black teeshirt posing outside of the Dew Inn window

Meet Imani White; 21-Year-Old Black Restaurant Owner

Dec 09, 2021 08:00AM ● By Mac Johnson

Ms. White joined the staff of the Dew Inn in February of 2021. While only an employee, she did more than wait tables and make omelets--she took pride and found joy in building bonds with her frequent visitors. White says her goal was simple, "make sure that you feel taken care of, that you feel better than when you came in."

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photo of Honorable Tracey Gordon, and photo of host Jennifer Smith

Up Close and Personal: Honorable Tracey Gordon Event Recap

Nov 10, 2021 12:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

As the current Philadelphia Register of Wills, Honorable Gordon is the first Black female to hold this position. Through her work with the City of Philadelphia, she implements comprehensive probate form, promotes diversity in policy, and improves the title crisis.

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"The Wagner Free Institute of Science A Sip of Science 2021 Cocktail Benefit Party" with a photograph of Kenneth Scott

Dr. Kenneth Scott, CEO of Beech Companies, to be Honored at The Wagner Free Institute ‘A Sip of Science’ 2021 Benefit Cocktail Party

Nov 05, 2021 11:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Join The Wagner Free Institute of Science of Philadelphia on Friday, November 12th, 2021, from 5:40 pm to 8:30 pm for their annual “A Sip of Science Benefit Cocktail Party” event.

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self photo of Shakiera Johnson, a Black lady in blue and gold shirt

Shakiera Johnson: From Cosmetology to Mixology

Nov 02, 2021 11:00AM ● By Candice Stewart

It’s not often that you hear about a childhood dream of being a singer which later morphs into a career in cosmetology and then changes to seafaring by way of bartending and mixology. That has been Shakiera Johnson’s journey.

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Patricia Henry: A Story About Breast Cancer, Resurfaced Childhood Trauma, and Maintaining a Positive Attitude

Nov 01, 2021 02:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

Imagine being at the top of your game with massive future plans and dreams unfolding only to find that your life’s journey is about to shift into a direction that you had no plans for...

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