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James Mitchell Uses Food to Build Community

Sep 20, 2018 04:40PM

By Rayna WeddingtonJames Mitchell became a vegetarian at age 21and has been on a journey of eating good and feeling good for about 40 years ...

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The Beech Scholarship Fund

Sep 20, 2018 03:33PM

The Beech Scholarship Fund is positively impacting the lives of young people who are furthering their education.The fund recently provided m...

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Lt. Governor Oliver

Jul 17, 2018 11:20AM

First African America female Lt. Gov. of New Jersey!My experience at Lincoln University was wonderful, indescribable, memorable, and life al...

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Congresswoman Adams

Jul 17, 2018 10:48AM

By Ayana JonesU.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams is passionate about advocating for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). When she spok...

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Senator Hughes

Jul 17, 2018 10:06AM

By Staff WriterState Sen. Vincent J. Hughes has been a champion for Pennsylvania’s two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). ...

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HBCU Alumni

Jul 17, 2018 08:00AM

The nation’s historically Black college and universities (HBCUs) play critical role in the economic mobility of African Americans. These institutions were created during the 1800s, at a time when educating Black students was not encouraged in this country.

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Aiisha G. Herring-Miller

Jul 17, 2018 08:00AM

Aiisha Herring-Miller is a native of Harrisburg, PA and has lived in Philadelphia, PA, since 1998. For 16 years, Aiisha has worked for the City of Philadelphia focusing on community and economic development initiatives. She is currently the Director, Economic Development Zones for the Department of Commerce. She is responsible for leading efforts for the Empowerment Zone’s legacy program, the Neighborhood Funding Stream, a $31 million endowment that provides resources for commercial and industrial development, business development, financial literacy, and job creation.

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Cherri Gregg

Jul 17, 2018 08:00AM

Cherri Gregg is the community affairs reporter for KYW Newsradio 1060. Cherri has a B.S. from Boston University, a J.D. from Howard University School of Law and a M.J. from Temple University’s College of Communications and Theater. She is the past president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Georgia Bars.

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Cherelle Parker

Jul 17, 2018 08:00AM

Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker proudly serves the Ninth Council District in Philadelphia, which stretches through northwest and northeast communities including East Mt. Airy, East and West Oak Lane, Olney, Lawncrest, Lawndale, Burholme and Oxford Circle. As chair of Council’s Labor and Civil Service Committee, Cherelle is working to ensure that all workers have financial security in their retirement. She is also focused on addressing deteriorating infrastructure and an overall lack of investment in middle neighborhoods, illustrating her passion for stabilization and home preservation.

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Dawn A. Roberts

Jul 17, 2018 08:00AM

Dawn Angelique Roberts is an award-winning communications professional with over 20 years’ experience. As the Director of Media Relations and Communications for Elite Access Running, LLC and volunteer endurance running coach for the American Cancer Society, Determine Nation program, Dawn runs and coaches beginning and experienced runners to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

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