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Historical Significance of Johnson House’s Juneteenth Festival in Germantown By Monica Peters (history narrated by Johnson House’s Onyx Finney) There are multiple Juneteenth Festivals happening in the Philadelphia region on Saturday, June 18.  However, The Johnson House’s Juneteenth Festival in Germantown, a day-long event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., sparks dialogue and coincides with…

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Philadelphia City Council recognizes Johnson House’s festival as “The Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival”       Black Colleges Matter and Unsung Hero Award highlight Festival Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing Johnson House’s annual Juneteenth Festival, the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival! The resolution was lead by City Councilwoman Cindy Bass and co-sponsored by fellow City Councilpersons Helen…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael Everett (insert.)   By Kharisma McIlwaine Riverdance has been a popular dance show since its inception. The show that introduced many to traditional Irish music and dancing, has kept “Riverdance” on stages worldwide for two decades. The production, which stars baritone and tapper Michael Everett, celebrates this year with “Riverdance: The 20th…

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  Like many of you, we continue to watch reports of the Orlando nightclub shooting with great sadness. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.This weekend’s events are felt by all of our 19,000 crewmembers, many of whom live in, work from and travel through Orlando– one of our focus cities –…

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West Catholic Prep Mourns the loss of Akyra Murray From: www.westcatholic.org West Catholic Prep is terribly saddened to report that Akyra Murray ’16 has been confirmed as a victim in the mass shooting in Orlando this weekend. Akyra was on a family vacation to celebrate graduation and visit her brother. A recent graduate, Akyra was a…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  IAM Executive Team pictured with WIM Philly Co-Founders, The Executive Decision finalists and Cherri Gregg Esq.,2016 IAM Executive of the Year.    (Photo by Jasmine Alston Photography) On Sunday, June 5, 2016 the Influencing Action Movement hosted its third annual IAM Networking Brunch at The View. The five-year-old nonprofit organization celebrated another year…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Celebrating some of the best of Philly’s teachers! (left to right:) Paul Eaton, Rachael Sheehan, Joseph Arscott, Mary Wang, Raymond Bunsick, Katherine Poerner, Kip Poole, Jennifer Wescoe, Master Sergeant Chris Sidoli, Dan Collins. Ten educators honored for inspiring, educating and motivating students – brought to life in ‘Teacher as Hero’ museum exhibit On…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The members from Africa Enchants Me; first row, left to right; Hazelita Fauntroy-soprano, Cynthia Cozette Lee-composer, Evette Rose-soprano, Hazel Lee-poet; second row left to right- Albert El-USCT Reenactor, Richard Smith-Tenor, M. Barry Currington-Tenor, Joe Becton-Reenactor.  (Photo by Perry Genovesi) Africa Enchants Me concert, a Juneteenth Day celebration, sponsored by the Free Library of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Cheryl A. Roebuck and husband St. Rep. James Roebuck  (Photo: Facebook page of St. Rep. James Roebuck) Cheryl Roebuck, a veteran music teacher, Garden Court community activist, and wife of State Rep. Jim Roebuck, died last week. Mrs. Roebuck has worked for the School District of Philadelphia for over thirty years. She has…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Los Angeles Clippers’ Sean Rooks fends off San Antonio Spurs defenders Antonio Daniels and Samaki Walker, right, during the first half of a basketball game in Los Angeles in 2001. Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks has died. He was 46. The team released a statement from Deborah Brown,…

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