Articles by Aaminah Rasheed

Alawfultruth: Book smart — and not much else

February 14, 2020

In recent years, there has been a steady increase of men and women gaining traction in life, through a series of hard earned college degrees. Many have gone all the way to the top by becoming PhD candidates, which is no small feat by any stretch of the imagination. The collection of these degrees has…

The Power of One: A senseless murder gives rise to a movement for change

February 14, 2020

By Linda Wallace Bill Bethel was not among the gathering at House of Faith Baptist Church, UCC in Logan, but he was in the hearts of everyone there. Police officers from the 35th district were on hand, seated in the sanctuary alongside Lt. Michael Zimmerman. They came to listen and talk to youth. A number…

Former POWER Leader Rev. Gregory Holston Joins Philadelphia DAO

February 13, 2020

District Attorney Larry Krasner has named civil rights and faith leader Gregory Holston to serve as Senior Advisor on Advocacy and Policy for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO). The former executive director of POWER Philadelphia, an interfaith-based justice advocacy organization, Holston will work to strengthen relationships, build trust, and improve cooperation among Philadelphia communities…