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ABOVE PHOTO:  Record-breaking tennis player, philanthropist Serena Williams speaks on stage during Pennsylvania Conference for Women 2018 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images )   At this year’s Pennsylvania Conference For Women, activism, determination, empowerment and what happens when these three things come together were…

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One of the City’s largest free, family-friendly Halloween event for all   On Wednesday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Beech Community Services will host its Annual Avenue of Treats. This free event attracts hundreds and takes place along Cecil B. Moore Avenue between North Broad and 16th Streets. In addition to free…

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East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) presents a double dose of spooktacular fun with free activities for the kids, adults and even Fido, too! East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday returns on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Family activities include costume contests (for children and dogs), pumpkin decorating, arts and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: From left: Romona Riscoe Benson, director of corporate relations at PECO; Councilwoman Cindy Bass with her daughter, Ron Davis,  vice president and chief diversity officer at PARX Casino; Thera Martin, veteran broadcaster and journalist; Phila. NAACP treasurer Shirley Jordan, and political strategist/activist and author Donna Brazile.    (Photo: Bill Z. Foster)   By…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Donna delivers! NAACP awardee and keynote speaker Donna Brazile gave an impassioned speech about her appreciation for the NAACP and importance of voting at this year’s Gala reception.   (Photo: Bill Z. Foster)   By Thera Martin While the NAACP is an official 501c3 non-profit organization, it still strongly supports “political renewal” and that’s…

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HARRISBURG, Oct. 15 – House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody said members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were shocked and profoundly saddened to hear of the death of Rep. Mike O’Brien Monday morning in Philadelphia. “Mike was a dear friend to many of us and he was a passionate and vocal advocate for the people…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Guardian Civic League president Rochelle Bilal, flanked by several women and one male colleague, speaks to reporters during a press conference held on October 10 about systemic abuse of women within the City’s institutions.  (Photo courtesy: Amy V. Simmons)   By Amy V. Simmons The Guardian Civic League (GCL) held a press conference…

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ABOVE PHOTO: State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas   State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas, (D- 3rd Dist.), issued the following statement concerning the Senate passage of the domestic abuser gun violence prevention bill (H.B. 2060): “The passage of H.B. 2060 is a landmark in the lives of all Pennsylvanians. I’m glad to see the legislature understands…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Donna Brazile   The event will take place at The National Museum of American Jewish History this year.   The Philadelphia NAACP will hold its annual Awards Reception and Gala on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the National Museum of American Jewish History Ballroom, located at 101 Independence Mall. This year’s theme is…

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Ed. Note:  This Sunday, October 14 would have been SUN publisher Jerry Mondesire’s 69th birthday. Coincidently, his birthday always fell on or around the Philadelphia NAACP’s Annual Gala, which during his tenure as president, guaranteed that it was always a beautiful evening with great food, great entertainment and great people being honored.  In his honor,…

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