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Listen to this July 10 edition of WDAS FM’s Headlines w/ Frankie Darcell: SUN weekly update w/ Monica Peters and guests Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown and  attorney Chaka Johnson discussing graphic images displayed in the media coverage of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille

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The Philadelphia Sunday SUN is saddened to learn about the passing of James H. Foster and sends our condolences to the family. Foster was a longtime Germantown publisher, political and community advocate, and WURD 900AM  radio host. Services will be held Friday July 22, 9:30 am at Urban Funeral Home, 1111 Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA

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Nearly 100 execs and professionals united with purpose for Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society’s pre-DNC mixer and to celebrate new President Monica Peters The rain didn’t stop this party. On July 13, nearly 100 professionals, executives and community members braved the stormy weather to head to South restaurant in Fairmount to participate in the Philadelphia…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Hillary Clinton  (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) Speaking at the AME’s 200th Anniversary gathering on Friday, Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said it’s time for people to start listening to each other. By Denise Clay For many Americans, the past week was yet another round in the fight between those who think the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Shutterstock   The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today introduced two program partnerships facilitated by the Host Committee that create unique opportunities for local Philadelphia young people to be involved in the activities surrounding the Convention. The Host Committee is partnering with WHYY, KYW Newsradio, the Rendell Center for…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Rep. Vanessa Lowery State Rep. Vanessa Lowery, D-Phila., said she is pleased to announce that Fairmont Park at Kelly Drive is getting spruced up because of a state grant totaling $180,000. The grant is being given to the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation to aid in the upgrades at the park….

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The family of seventeen year-old Markaylah Jackson will hold a press conference and rally, July 14, 5:30 p.m. at the site of the deadly hit-and-run accident where her life was taken at Northbound Roosevelt Boulevard and Adams Avenue.  Jackson was killed late on June 13, 2016 as she walked across Adams Avenue within the crosswalk,…

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Democratic National Convention (As prepared by the Mayor’s office) When is the Convention? When do we expect Convention attendees to arrive and leave? The Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins Monday, July 25th, and ends Thursday evening, July 28th. Attendees will arrive as soon as Friday, July 22nd, and leave by…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mother Bethel AME Church.  (Photo / H Michael Hammie) Over 30,000 represent AME districts at 50th quadrennial session of the General Conference and bicentennial The African Methodist Episcopal Church launched the 50th quadrennial session of its General Conference and bicentennial celebration in Philadelphia last Wednesday, July 6. The event, which is expected to…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mother Bethel AME Church hosts one of the services offered this week during their 50th Quadrennial Session General Conference. The First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church) will host the 50th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference July 6 – 13, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  The celebration theme,…

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