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Brittney Cooper’s new book “Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower” not only explains Black feminism, but also provides a road map for how anger can be used to bring about societal change.   By Teresa A. Emerson As a Black girl growing up in the turbulent 1960s, feminism, the “new” concept of women’s…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The committee for the 49th Dance With The Bride takes a group photo at their fundraising event held at the Painted Bride Art Center on Saturday, May 19th. (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn) By Patricia Gilliam Clifford The Painted Bride Art Center celebrated its 49th anniversary with “Dance with the Bride” on May 19th. The art…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Malcolm Jenkins, founder and chairman and Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, president, Malcolm Jenkins Foundation with Youth Build PHL. (Photo: K-Len Anderson)   By Kharisma McIlwaine The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, PepsiCo and Feed the Children joined forces last Friday at Xfinity Live! in South Philadelphia for “Get Ready Fest: Feeding Philadelphia.” The event is an effort…

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PBS’ “The Great American Read,” hosted by Meredith Vieira, premieres May 22 on PBS stations nationwide   ARLINGTON, VA–Journalist Meredith Vieira will be hosting “The Great American Read,” a new eight-part television series, which launched on PBS stations with a two-hour special event on Tuesday, May 22nd. In “The Great American Read,” Vieira will take…

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Kenneth Clark is the second generation proprietor of Clark’s Tires, located at 6428 Beechwood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138.  His father started the business in 1973.  They provide new and used tires both wholesale and retail, roadside service, and do rim repair.  Clark’s features brand name tires of all types.  For hours and other services, call…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Former Philadelphia Eagle Jason Avant with SUN writer Kharisma McIlwaine on the set of “American Ninja Warrior.”  (Photo courtesy: Kharisma McIlwaine) By Kharisma McIlwaine “American Ninja Warrior” is undoubtedly one of the most exciting shows on television.  Not only does  it offer a front row seat to incredible obstacle courses and entertaining commentary…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  A group of models parading down the runway.  (Photo courtesy: Denise Clay)   The 20th Annual United Muslim Masjid Sisters’ Recognition Luncheon and Fashion Show — “Blossoming In Opulence” — had more than one interpretation.   By Denise Clay The women gathered in the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel on City Avenue were…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Rep. Donna Bullock and Gov. Tom Wolf.  (Photo by Leona Dixon) During Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Primary, Lt. Gov. Mike Stack found himself on the outside looking in for November’s general election.   By Denise Clay To be honest, Lt. Gov. Mike Stack should have known that Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Primary wasn’t going to end well…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Invited guests sharing a light, sisterly moment at the Annual Mother and Daughter Tea (from left to right): Lillian Miles, Leah Fletcher, Philadelphia Sunday Sun COO; Frankie Darcell, WDAS-FM on-air personality, Karen Dean and Courtney Richardson. (Photo By: Shae-Marie Thomas) By Leah Fletcher There is more to an old-fashioned garden tea party than…

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MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. (AP) — A school bus taking children on a field trip to a New Jersey historic site collided with a dump truck Thursday, ripping the bus apart, knocking it on its side and killing multiple people, officials said. The front end of the school bus appeared to be ripped off as it…

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