Pope Francis Visits Philadelphia: What the people say!
By now you have no doubt heard the news that Pope Francis will make his first ever U.S. visit to Philadelphia during the 8th Annual World Co…
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Philly’s Own Starts Dre’s Homemade Water Ice and Ice Cream Business
Just when you think it is impossible for minority entrepreneurs to start a lucrative business after being rejected by some local banks, then comes Philadelphia’s Andre Andrews with his water ice and ice cream business determined to carve a niche into the cold treat industry.
Accessories Obsession
It’s summer, which means it’s time to step up your accessories game and experiment with bold chunky jewelry, bright bags, and stylish shoes. Here are some of my top picks that will carry you through to Fall.
Live-It Up: Expressing Our Values Through Food Choices
Where does our food come from? Who (or what) grows it? What additives and processes are used, i.e. GMOs, hormones, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics? What is life like for the growers and gatherers and processors of our food? How far does the food travel to get to our plate? Is what we eat really food? How much of our food is fresh and locally grown vs. processed, canned and shipped 1200 miles?
Diabetes Is Not Something to Ignore
A certified diabetes educator like Michelle Brown can help people better manage their diabetes through education, including how to eat a balanced diet.
The Penn Relays’ A Fun Time
The Penn Relays were founded by the University of Pennsylvania in 1893 to run alongside the university’s Spring Handicap Track and Field gam…
OMG! Was it Real or a Dream?
The incessant rain washed out a cricket match, rendered people homeless and caused countless hardships to everyone. But amidst all these distresses, there was a couple who was thrilled to see the raindrops. Her outstretched soft hands accumulated water from the pouring rain and threw it at the creature standing next to her. That creature holding the umbrella for the both of them was excited by this water splashing game and splashed back water caught with his rough hands. A smiling Sandy, looked into his eyes with a deluge of love in her eyes in the form of tears and said, “I would want to die this moment!”
The Link to My Self-Identity Is ODUNDE
As young black person who was born and raised in the city of Philadelphia, finding your identity can be one of the most unidentifiable challenges of your youth. The reason why I refer to it as an “unidentifiable challenge” is because most times in the lives of young black people, finding oneself is a struggle that can be difficult to articulate and pinpoint. Hopefully, this makes sense to you.
The Name African American: Convenience or True Ethnic Identity?
I was born in Africa, Liberia to be specific and I became an America citizen in 1998. Yes I am proud to be an American. But I am also proud of my African roots and identity: language, culture, family, education and all of the anthropological dynamics that helped mold me. My Americanism has in no measure changed or tarnished my Liberian ancestry. If I were to be politically correct, I would have referred to myself as a Liberian American as in Irish American, Italian American, Chinese American, to name a few.