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ABOVE PHOTO:  Awardees from the luncheon included: From left author journalist A’Leila Bundles, award presenter; an unidentified luncheon attendee; Tanya R. Hill-Holiday, Robyn E. Younger, President, NCBW-PA; NBC10 reporter Monique Braxton; and LaJewel Harrison, Luncheon Chair.  (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) Women who handle their business were honored at the 30th annual Madame CJ Walker…

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By Ajeenah Ross “The media is the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the guilty innocent and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” -Malcolm X. African American women are bombarded by images in the media that tell them they are not beautiful and are worthless. At…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Monica Peters lecturing students at Texas A&M about bias in reporting.  (Photo by James McGrath Morris)   Communications Executive and SUN editor Monica Peters went to Texas A&M to teach students about bias in reporting—ironically at a time when racial incidents on the campus already made international headlines By Monica Peters On March…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  ‘Knitting Peace’ performance art by Cirkus Cirkor. From the collaboration between French and Mexican artists to create a piece that speaks to today’s issues, to world-premiere dances and music, this year’s Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts promises a feast for the senses. By Denise Clay Right now, a tree is growing in…

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ABOVE PHOTO: A’Lelia Bundles Author and journalist A’Lelia Bundles currently is at work on her fourth book, The Joy Goddess of Harlem: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance, a biography of her great-grandmother, to be published by Simon and Schuster. As president of the Madam Walker/A’Lelia Walker Family Archives, she shares the history of her…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sarah Collins Rudolph, the lone survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church basement bombing, speaking to City Council.  (Photo courtesy: Denise Clay) At Thursday’s City Council meeting, longtime homeowners concerned about tax increases got some welcome news. By Denise Clay When Philadelphia City Council passed the Long Term Owner-Occupant Tax Relief Program, or…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From Perkiomen Valley Patch By Leah Fletcher Students at Lankenau High School were reluctant to reach out for help after vandals invaded their school grounds, destroying its gardens and defacing its three yards. With some encouragement, they exposed their plight and the community responded with unwavering support at kick-off of a grounds revitalization…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Judge Sierra Thomas Street and Graphic Design Artist Willis Humphrey.  (Photo:  by Leona Dixon) State Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, participated in the dedication of new murals in Bartram High School, which were created as part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service on Jan. 18. The murals were designed by local artist…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Photography by Atiya Walker Dykes By Kharisma McIlwaine Edited by SUN editor Monica Peters Actor Omari Hardwick’s star continues to rise as he continues to use his platform to give back to the community.  The actor, who stars as James “Ghost” St. Patrick in the television drama series, Power, made a celebrity appearance…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Syferia, Ajeenah, and Darrien on their way to Kunta Kinteh Island.  (Photos courtesy: Ajeenah Ross)   By Ajeenah Ross After departing the country of Senegal, my mood was somber. There was so much I learned about the country, the people and my initial perceptions about the experience. The knowledge I gained prepared me…

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