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At the end he was ridiculed by some, disliked by many, and ignored by most. But at his prime and in his time, he was among the most powerful politicians in America, widely respected, frequently feared, and always a presence.

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The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of Justice, today signed settlement agreements with the School District of Philadelphia resolving eight discrimination complaints alleging widespread harassment of Asian students at South Philadelphia High School.

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The renovation project is the largest PHA stimulus-funded project to date. PHA began construction on the first of the scattered site units in May 2009. The project, spanning seven council districts, created hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.

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More than 30 speakers from churches, civil rights and business associations and elected officials bluntly refuted the printed criticisms to support the administration’s decision to more aggressively insist that non-white firms get an opportunity to share in the more than $3 billion spent by the school district each year. 

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Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chairman, State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, D-Delaware/Phila., said caucus members support Dr. Arlene Ackerman, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, and commend her for her commitment to diversity.

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How short sighted and unfortunate that these “Philadelphians” were so blind. Characterizing Dwight’s efforts to help all of Philadelphia as “cronyism” is a weak, hollow excuse for an old fashioned political strong arming.

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Toyota and Discovery Education today announced the launch of Toyota Teen Driver, a new program that promotes responsible driving for teens – both at home and in the classroom.

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When she and Wesley Anderson Jr. got together to form BEBASHI (Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues) 25 years ago, Rashidah Hassan (now Abdul-Khabeer), thought that organization she’d formed would be able to expand its reach.

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State Rep. Louise Bishop, D-Phila., said Gov. Ed Rendell has signed two children and youth bills into law that would protect the rights of foster children and improve the lives of hundreds of children in the Pennsylvania foster care system.

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Contemporizing Africana Images & Concepts, December 3rd at 5pm on First Friday in Old City. Afro-pop fuses bold pop color and strong Africana images. It focuses on contemporary/modern Africana influences of the human identity which connected to our history.

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