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Women's History

Philadelphia "Flagship" Chapter The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Philadelphia Chapter has a new Chairperson

As we continue to observe Women’s History Month, let me bring you up-to-date on one of our African American women’s organizations, The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Philadelphia “Flagship” Chapter.

4 mins

It is time to save the children

Health officials report that 16 Palestinian children have died of starvation and dehydration in Gaza in recent days.

3 mins

Middle States Is Not The Enemy

Contrary to the folderol coming out of Harrisburg, 1837 University Circle Cheyney Pa. and other sources, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education is not the cause or the reason Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was placed on probation.

5 mins

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson hosts Southwest Philadelphia Town Hall Meeting

Philadelphia City Council president Kenyatta Johnson led a team of local and state leaders who addressed quality of life matters in the Southwest Philadelphia community last Monday night (March 4, 2024) at Ezekiel Baptist Church at 5701 Grays Avenue.

1 min

Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday memorial as marchers' voices ring out for voting rights

SELMA, ALA. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told thousands gathered for the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attacks on civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, that fundamental freedoms--including the right to vote, are under attack in America even today.

4 mins

Donald Trump's bizarre pitch to Black voters is martyrdom marketing

How about this for a novel campaign pitch? “I’m being indicted for you, the Black population.”

2 mins

President Biden's State of The Union Address centers on National Urban League's “D3" Agenda to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty

“When you get to my age, certain things become clearer than ever before.

3 mins

Rep Your Section (RYS) Meetup Highlights

On February 29, 2024, Indie Go Inspire rolled out the bells & whistles for a select group of music influencers at the exclusive RYS \"MEET UP!\" hosted at the contemporary Small House Creative HQ on 3525 'I' Street in Philadelphia, PA, marked the official launch of the brand in Philadelphia following its triumphant debut in Atlanta, Georgia back in December 2023.

1 min

Independence Blue Cross experts testify before Philadelphia City Council on racial disparities in city's maternal morbidity rate

PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 8, 2024 – Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony to Philadelphia City Council on solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the city.

2 mins

Social Security celebrates Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past-but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century.

1 min

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