International Day Of Nelson Mandela
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
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Apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Before the December 31, 2024 Deadline
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program provides rebates on property taxes or rent paid in the previous year.
The Joint’s Jumpin’ In July!
Here are a few educational as well as engaging music-dance events to keep you jammin’ in July.
Mansa Musa: Beyond the Gold, A Legacy of Leadership and Learning
Mansa Musa’s legacy goes far beyond his staggering riches. He was a transformative leader who ushered in a golden age for the West African empire of Mali.
Lion King At 30: The Global Hit That Disney Didn’t Believe In
Little did Disney know what a roaring success The Lion King would be when it was released in 1994. They fully expected it wouldn’t be.
Breaking Stereotypes: It’s Time To Broaden Our Views Of Women Who Wear Locs
Dreadlocks are making incredible waves, with stylists weaving many irresistible hairstyles for both men and women, young and old. Despite their popularity, ignorance about the hairstyle still exists today.
African Americans In The Olympics: A Historical Perspective
The history of the United States’ athletics success cannot be told without mention of some remarkable athletes, especially among many African Americans who against every hurdle and odd blazed the trail for the many who
‘This Is How We Come Together’ | Dell Music Center Hosts Draw For Eighth Annual Men’s International Unity Cup Tournament
The Unity Cup, a city-wide soccer tournament, was founded by former Mayor Jim Kenney in 2016 to bring immigrant communities together and showcase Philadelphia’s diversity.
Black-Owned Bookstores: Cultivating a Love of Reading in the Next Generation
Black-owned bookstores aren’t mere retail spaces; they’re cultural cornerstones, nurturing a love of reading and fostering a sense of belonging.
Claim Your 2021 Stimulus Payment Before It’s Too Late
If you missed your 2021 stimulus payment, there Is still time to claim it. The deadline to file for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit and receive your stimulus payment is April 15, 2025.