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GOP attorneys general shift the battle over affirmative action to the workplace

NEW YORK (AP) — Thirteen Republican state attorneys general are cautioning CEOs of the 100 biggest U.S. companies on the legal consequences of using race as a factor in hiring and employment practices, demonstrating how the Supreme Court’s recent ruling dismantling affirmative action in higher education may trickle into the workplace

"Reps. Davis and Gallagher Champion Bill to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children and Adults by Preventing and Mitigating Trauma"

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2023--Representative Danny K. Davis (DIL) and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced the reintroduction of the Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion (RISE) from Trauma Act to improve the health and well-being of children and adults by preventing and mitigating trauma

Clarence Thomas' American Dream with a little help from his friends

If you live long enough to see your heroes deposed from their former glory by the exposure of long-hidden truths, it can make you feel as though, maybe, you have lived too long

It is time to act

If things don’t add up, it makes sense to see if something has been left out of the equation

Thriving Beyond Cancer - Four women to share their stories at Love Letters Workshop

(BPRW) (BLACK PR WIRE) A special free online workshop, \"Love Letters to Our Bodies,\" has been specifically designed by black women to encourage, support, and empower other black women as they navigate the changes brought by cancer

The Black Doctors Consortium still providing outstanding health care services in Philadelphia

Do you remember the name, The Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium? They are still here, based in Philadelphia

Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism and renews its call to defund the police

The Black Lives Matter movement hits a milestone on Thursday, marking 10 years since its 2013 founding in response to the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin

Chester NAACP 2023 Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet

Following three years of not being able to gather for a celebration due to the pandemic, the Chester Branch of the NAACP held its 2023 Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Ballroom at the Phoenix in Boothwyn, PA.

DMVA highlights financial relief grants available to eligible Veterans, beneficiaries who face unexpected hardships

ANNVILLE, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is highlighting available resources for veterans who may be facing unexpected financial hardship.

How much did you earn at your first job? Social Security can tell you

Ever wonder how much you earned the year you worked your first job? Or any other year you worked? You can find out by reviewing your Social Security earnings record.

Jerome Dorn: Local photojournalist releases memoirs

For years I have known Jerome Dorn as a professional photographer working alongside me at the Philadelphia Tribune, The New Observer, and Scoop USA. But there was a side of Jerome I didn’t know.

3rd Thursday Happy Hour at Glen Foerd: Music and art along the Delaware

PHILADELPHIA – July 11, 2023 – Glen Foerd, Philadelphia's public park and nonprofit cultural site along the Delaware River, presents its final two 3rd Thursday Happy Hour events of live music, food, family fun activities, and art on Thursday, July 20, and August 17.

How to Avoid Foreclosure on your Property

A foreclosure is a legal process in which a mortgage lender or lienholder attempts to recover the balance of a loan or debt from someone who has stopped making payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan or on which a lien has been placed.

McClinton, Gauthier, city leaders honor fallen hero, cheer new basketball court

PHILADELPHIA, July 15 – State and city officials gathered in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood to unveil a newly renovated basketball court in the renamed Sgt. Robert Wilson III Park.

Mayor Kenney honored Adult Learners at 2023 Citywide Graduation

PHILADELPHIA , July 10, 2023—Nearly 70 adult learners who accomplished personal milestones by completing their high school equivalency certifications were recently honored at a graduation ceremony at the Bonnell Auditorium on the campus of Community College of Philadelphia at 17th & Spring Garden streets.

Philadelphia Youth Leadership Council members speak out on community challenges

Philadelphia Youth Leadership Council (PYLC) members Jordyn Darden and Avont Gambell recently sat down with Sherri Pennington, a radio host at WKDU-FM 91.7, for an enlightening conversation on their career aspirations and their thoughts on the causes and solutions to violence in the city of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia 988 Reaches One Year Anniversary

One year ago, federal officials, including U.S. Department of Health and Human Secretary Xavier Becerra, joined Mayor Kenny, DBHIDS Commissioner Jill Bowen, and others to announce the nationwide launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a mental health service line modeled on the national 911 emergency hotline.

Could Artificial Intelligence take over our lives one day?

Artificial Intelligence. What is it, and what exactly does it mean?

This is how Biden shows whose side he's on

Let me begin today’s column with a question: Why isn’t Joe Biden calling out Starbucks--along with its billionaire founder and recent CEO Howard Schultz, for its fierce union-busting campaign?

Heat safety affected tips for families by Dementia

With heat indexes well over 100 degrees creating dangerous conditions for millions of Americans during a prolonged heat wave, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to help caregivers keep their loved ones living with dementia safe.

Is Chaos a "Bad" Thing? Or is it Something we just have to live with?

The past few years have taught us well: Chaos is relentless. We’ve had a global pandemic. Supply chain upheavals. An army of quiet quitters (and some pretty vocal ones, too).

Emerging Creative Company, Crashboys International, hosting The Crashboys Games: Bikelife Olympics In Chester

CRASHBOYS INTERNATIONAL was founded in 2005 in Chester, PA, as an all-dirt-bike-and- car-club with the sole mission of pushing the limits of human expression using anything that has a wheel.

Democracy is in Retreat

For all the talk about the national debt and the fiscal deficit, what truly threatens America is a dangerous and growing democracy deficit. This country presents itself as the champion of democracy against authoritarianism across the world, but at home, democracy is in retreat in areas vital to our lives. Consider.

A college-level challenge: When free speech sounds like cyberbullying

A University of Chicago student who happens to be white objected to an undergraduate anthropology class titled \"The Problem of Whiteness.\"

To Your Healthcare Life After Covid

There are some things that people age 65 and older really need to pay attention to. One of those things is how you select your healthcare insurance.

Union Local 413 host Jazz Night for Men's Health

On a breezy evening in Chester, the Delaware County Black Caucus Health and Welfare Committee (DCBC) collaborated with Laborer's Local 413 to host a different kind of Men's Health forum.

How we serve people who have limited English proficiency

We strive to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone.

Pennsylvania Governor calls on divided Legislature to finalize budget past deadline

Democratic Gov.Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan as the state government neared a week without full spending authority.

The Isley Brothers announce new single "Last Time" and official launch of Ronald Isley Liquid Gold

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 6, 2023 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees and GRAMMY® Award-winners, The Isley Brothers, just released a new single, \"Last Time,\" from their recent album, the critically acclaimed, Make Me Say It Again, Girl.

Stellar Awards Vegas bound again-nominees announced!

Central City Productions announced the nominees in 25 categories for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 15, returning to the Las Vegas Orleans Arena.