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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ NEW YORK (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are turning off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors. Organizers are planning demonstrations in 10 U.S. cities Wednesday, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New…

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Above photo: Philly model Bria Bryant. Credit: Danna’s Photography By Monica Peters Fashion model Bria Bryant is making her mark in the fashion world. Hailing from Philadelphia, Bryant’s talents have placed her on runways and print magazines locally and nationally. She was featured in the May 2019 issue of British Vogue modeling for designer Mariah…

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By Patricia Gilliam Clifford Harambee Institute is calling all men and boys to attend its first annual Male Summit. The summit will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm at the institute, located at 640 N. 66th Street, Philadelphia, PA. This important community outreach initiative was created to give…

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“The Code explores what it might look like for a spiritual, moral, and masculine man to embrace the rules of martial arts conduct.”                           –Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller Join Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on Tuesday May 7, as we premiere Pastor Alyn…

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A champion of education, Evans has worked tirelessly to promote equity and opportunity, and to revitalize neighborhoods  U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA.) will be the commencement speaker for Community College of Philadelphia on May 4, 2019 at The Liacouras Center. Evans, a graduate of CCP and La Salle University, has dedicated his life to the…

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By Andrea Lawful Sanders It is 4 a.m. in the still and cold morning, and nothing is moving on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, except for one corner, where people have already parked their cars, put on aprons, washed their hands, and began what would be the beginning of three long and adventure-filled days. That…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Danette Reid By Danae Reid From a distance, Danette Reid may look like your everyday Black woman, but those who know her up close know that she’s all but ordinary.  The 50-year-old business owner, wife, and mother has managed to keep a low profile, all while aiding in the betterment of our surrounding…

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ABOVE PHOTO: City council president Darrell Clarke with LaToya Monroe, owner of Early Literacy Academy (ELA) at the academy’s grand opening. LaToya Monroe, owner of Early Literacy Academy (ELA), along with her staff, dignitaries including Council President Darrell Clarke, State Senator Larry Farnese, State Sen. Anthony Williams,  Samantha Pearson, and Chief of Staff for State…

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ABOVE PHOTO: City Commissioner candidates pictured from left: Marwan Kreidie, Luigi Borda, Khalil Williams, Lisa Deeley, Dennis Lee, Moira Bohannon, Jen Devor and Omar Sabir. (Photo courtesy: Amy V. Simmons) By Amy V. Simmons The League of Women Voters and the Penn Democrats organization hosted a City Commissioner Candidate Forum on April 23 at The…

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Dear Muva, How do you forgive your parents for things that affected you in your childhood? I was abused by a family member and my mother chose to protect that family member. I can’t get past it. Help! Signed: Traumatized Dear Traumatized, Muva has had your question for a while now, and wanted to be…

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