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 …
The Beech Scholarship Fund
The Beech Scholarship Fund is positively impacting the lives of young people who are furthering their education.The fund recently provided m…
Connecting Ghana and Jamaica
You are from Ghana? Our people came from there,” the old man said to me. I sat down on the ground next to him and a group of young men sitti…
Artist to Watch Phenomenal Phyno
Artist to WatchPhenomenalPhyno
With his trade mark beards, impressive swag and a song reverberating with lyricsflowing in his mother t…
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). …
Lincoln University
By Ayana JonesNestled on 422 acres and surrounded by lush farmland near the town of Oxford in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, is Linc…
HBCU Alumni
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.
Aiisha G. Herring-Miller
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.