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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tears of the Children By Joseph Warkreh T-ToeWe close our eyes,We plug our ears,We seal our lips,Then we turn our backs.The children are cry…
For Dr. Brenda Allen, being selected as the 14 president of Lincoln University represented adream come true and the pinnacle of herprofessio…
Black men have made phenomenal contributions to our communities, our nations and our world. They have raised the bar in almost every field of endeavor. They have withstood discrimination, educational disparities, lack of support and a host of other complications too numerous to mention. Yet, they not only survived but excelled. In this section we pay tribute to some of our own who have distinguished themselves in various ways, using their skills, talents and abilities to educate, elevate and edify others
FunTimes Magazine May. June Men of Influence Release Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Dr. Stephen JonesYour high school or college graduation is one of the most significant points in your life. Right now, you may have many que…
