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By DAN GELSTON ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game against Houston Rockets on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Patient and positive, Brett Brown was the perfect coach for the Philadelphia 76ers when they set up…

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During this week’s Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump and a lineup comprised mostly of his family will be making the argument for while he should stay in office. By Denise Clay The late political columnist Molly Ivins said that in politics, you’ve got to dance with the one that brung you. So it really…

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By BARRY WILNER NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL had 77 positive COVID-19 tests from 11 teams re-examined by a New Jersey lab after false positives, and all those tests came back negative. The league asked the New Jersey lab BioReference to investigate the results, and those 77 tests are being re-tested once more to…

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By Kayla Taylor  Dear those that say, “All Lives Matter in response to Black Lives Matter” : I forgive you. Simply because you may not know what it feels like to be continually subjected to  injustice, inequality, or racism. The lack of understanding on what Black Lives Matter actually stands for in today’s society is…

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What is an avalanche? It is defined as follows: 1. An avalanche (also called a snowslide) is an event that occurs when a cohesive slab of snow lying upon a weaker layer of snow fractures and slides down a steep slope.   2. An avalanche is a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming…

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By Afea Tucker This week we’re spotlighting Andrea Custis, CEO and president of the Urban League of Philadelphia.  The Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) is an affiliate of the National Urban League, one of the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movements dedicated to empowering underserved urban communities.  Off the cusp of celebrating 103 years of…

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Good morning dear Muva, I have a white friend that has a Black daughter. Her daughter is under five-years-old and the mother has not learned how to do her hair yet, nor has she asked any of her Black friends for suggestions. Is it appropriate to initiate the topic? If so, how? I’m concerned, because…

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FAMILY FEATURES With many families stuck at home juggling working remotely, homeschooling and trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, it can be easy to let an otherwise active lifestyle fall by the wayside. Regardless of age, being physically active provides numerous health benefits. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity…

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BPT Death and dying can be a challenging subject to broach, even with loved ones. No one likes to consider the possibility of losing a mother or father, and parents don’t want to leave their children in a predicament during incredibly challenging times. As parents, the best gift to give your children is the peace…

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FAMILY FEATURES With many Americans spending more time at home, they are also using more common household items such as cleaning supplies, pantry items and snacks, among other things.  According to a Harris Poll survey, Americans are concerned about the economic impact the pandemic will have on their lives. These economic concerns are leading shoppers…

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