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By JILL COLVIN and ERRIN HAINES WHACK WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit to the White House by the Philadelphia Eagles, citing the dispute over whether NFL players protesting racial injustice must stand during the playing of the national…

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Pictured here are Mary Lawton, her granddaughter Kristal Lawton and me. Ms. Lawton’s family-owned and operated business provides accounting services, tax preparation, bookkeeping and more. Lawton Associates is located at 7167 Ogontz Avenue in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. They have been at that location for over two decades. In addition to providing…

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….Or a lot of discussions about coffee shops, access, and who has the right to stay. ABOVE PHOTO:  From left: Shantrelle P. Lewis, CIO of Shoppe Black; Ariell Johnson, owner of Amalgam Comics; Pam Africa, activist; Keba Konte, owner of Red Bay Coffee; and Blew Kind, owner of Franny Lou’s Porch during the roundtable discussion…

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ABOVE PHOTO: (Photo: Kharisma McIlwaine)   By Kharisma McIlwaine The green and white emblem that decorates the outside of over 27,000 Starbucks franchises worldwide has become synonymous with socializing. Morning rituals, introductions, business meetings, catching up with friends and first dates all frequently happen over a cup of Starbucks coffee. In April, Philadelphia made national…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Co-founder of Odunde, Lois Fernandez Leaders from throughout the African Diaspora will be in Philadelphia, June 8 to June 10 to celebrate the Odunde Festival, the life of its founder Lois Fernandez, and the preservation of the cultures of the Global African Diaspora. Odunde, which means “Happy New Year” in the Yoruba language, was founded…

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Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society 2nd Annual PowerPR Conference Phillies Kenny Johnson and NBC10 anchor Erin Coleman to serve as moderators. PR executives from Merck, SEPTA, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Senator Bob Casey office, Black Women in Sport Foundation, Harlem Globetrotters and more to participate on panels. On June 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Cam Anthony   By Kharisma McIlwaine Since its original broadcast on September 12, 1987, “Showtime at the Apollo” has been a source of tremendous talent. The reboot of the talent search competition, hosted by Steve Harvey, allows contestants to showcase their skills while simultaneously leaving their fate in the hands of the audience….

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Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training, the next of many steps the company is taking to try to restore its tarnished image as a hangout where all are welcome. After the arrests of two black men in Philadelphia last month at one of its stores, the coffee…

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I’m a gardener/urban farmer and amateur landscaper and have been for many years. I have taken care of my lawn, front and back, and all of the adjacent landscaping. Now, with the demands of running my business and other obligations, I don’t have time or the energy to continue. Although I still maintain my vegetable…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dr. Karen Nichols At AmeriHealth Caritas — a managed care agency that serves more than 5.7 million members nationwide — 77 percent of their  associates are women, 43 percent of who are part of its executive team. One of them is Dr. Karen Nichols, M.D. By Amy V. Simmons Dr. Karen Nichols is…

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