What’s in a Migrant’s Bag?
By Nahomie LauroreMost people migrate to either improve their standard of living or to embrace safety, freedom and opportunities that don’t …
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The First Lady of Philadelphia Soul and Funk
By SaudiaDurrant, photo credit: Derek BradProminent songstress and Philly native Lady Alma brought her soulful talent back to the City of Br…
What Are You Thankful For?
2018 is almost over and we cannot let the year end without reflecting on how amazing the year has been to us and specifically what we are th…
Mandela Fellow: Anike Lawal
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) which bro…
The Laff House Brings Positivity, Laughter, and Joy
By Ayana JonesThe world is full of artistic and creative genres such as music, theatre, visual arts, literature, and more, including the gen…
James Mitchell Uses Food to Build Community
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 …
Lt. Governor Oliver
First African America female Lt. Gov. of New Jersey!My experience at Lincoln University was wonderful, indescribable, memorable, and life al…
Congresswoman Adams
By Ayana JonesU.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams is passionate about advocating for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). When she spok…
Senator Hughes
By Staff WriterState Sen. Vincent J. Hughes has been a champion for Pennsylvania’s two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). …
Steven Scott Bradley
Steven Scott Bradley, an alumnus of Fisk University, is current president and CEO of Bradley & Bradley Associates, Inc., a commercial and risk management firm located in Philadelphia. As Chairman of the African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) for PA, NJ and DE, he works with a board that seeks to revitalize communities by filling the systemic void in opportunities for sustenance and ownership ˗ rather than just for survival and dependence.