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ABOVE PHOTO: State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta was sworn-in for his first term on Jan. 1, 2019. Family and friends joined him in the House Chamber prior to and during the ceremony. HARRISBURG – In the presence of family and friends, State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta took the oath of office, beginning his first term in the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: African Community Learning Program students, volunteers, and parents during our second annual Africa Celebration at the Blackwell Library on Sunday, December 16, 2018. By Aminata Sy Running a new organization is a daunting task, as one can never imagine just how much work lies ahead. On October 9, 2017, I started the African…

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By Bernard McGhee associated press In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 missions and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Prince Hall Mason Keith R. Cuttino secures tree to the roof of a car Members of The First Masonic District Council of the Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania stood for hours in a chilling rain last Saturday to give away free Christmas trees to different charities and individuals in need….

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The Deputy Sheriffs joined Santa Claus on Wednesday for a visit at the Taggart Head Start program in South Philadelphia. The deputies helped Santa distribute toys collected by the Sheriff’s Office annual Toy Drive. They were delighted to be able to spend time with these wonderful children who were very excited, not only to receive…

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iPraxis, a local non-profit dedicated to bettering the lives of Philadelphia youth through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, joined Cook-Wissahickon School in celebrating the hard work of the school’s students at a science fair.  The day marked the culmination of iPraxis’ efforts at Cook-Wissahickon School for the year, as students received the opportunity…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Michael A. Rashid Dating back to June 19, 1865, Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Musicfest, produced by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is a huge annual celebration attended by thousands.  The event joins people together to have fun, embrace African…

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ABOVE PHOTO: First lady of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller, left, shares a laugh with author of “Let’s Talk About It: My Body is Special” Lakeesha Walrond, right, during Enon’s “Afternoon with the Authors” event held on Sunday, December 16, 2018.  –SUBMITTED PHOTO By Arlene Edmonds  Correspondent Behind every book there is…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz’s back injury will sideline him for Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Rams. With the Eagles’ No. 1 quarterback out, Nick Foles gets another opportunity to rescue the team he led to a Super Bowl victory last season. The Eagles moved Wentz from doubtful to out on the injury list…

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By Stephen C. Satell David Fattah passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He will be most associated with and remembered for his work at the House of Umoja and his efforts along with his wife Falaka Fattah, who together ended what was known as territorial gang war in Philadelphia. This became a ten-year effort….

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