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[Ed. Note: Every October, the SUN celebrates the memory of our SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire featuring some of Jerry’s FreedomQuest commentaries that provide his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment.] By J. Whyatt Mondesire [Published on October 11, 2010] Yeah, yeah. I know a lot of you are…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Michael Brown (AP photo) [Ed. Note:  For MLK Day 2017 the SUN is republishing a portion of this FreedomQuest in the memory of SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire, providing his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment] By J. Whyatt Mondesire Think of the decision by a St….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Tom Corbett  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) and Pat Toomey.   [Ed. Note: This month the SUN celebrates the memory of our SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire. We will feature some of Jerry’s FreedomQuest commentaries; providing his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment as well as coverage of the Philadelphia…

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[Ed. Note:  This month the SUN celebrates the memory of our SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire. We will feature some of Jerry’s FreedomQuest commentaries; providing his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment.] By J. Whyatt Mondesire [Printed July 6, 2008] A generation ago before Hollywood surrendered its creativity to…

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Following death of publisher Jerry Mondesire, managing editor & team keep paper, vision alive   [The SUN continues to celebrate the life and memories of our Founder/Publisher J. Whyatt Mondesire with articles and photos.  The following article was printed in Liberty City Press in July 16, 2016.]   By Sheila Simmons Liberty City Press [Printed…

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[Ed. Note:  This month the SUN celebrates the memory of our SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire. We will feature some of Jerry’s FreedomQuest commentaries; providing his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment as well as coverage of the Philadelphia Legends Awards ceremony honoring Jerry.] By J. Whyatt Mondesire NOTE:…

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ABOVE PHOTO: (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) “Children’s March to Save Public Education” [Ed. Note:  For each week this month in the memory of SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire, we will feature some of Jerry’s FreedomQuest commentaries; providing his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment] By J. Whyatt Mondesire,…

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[Ed. Note:  For each week this month in the memory of SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire, we will feature some of Jerry’s FreedomQuest commentaries; providing his unique and provocative opinions on subjects from politics to entertainment] Think of the decision by a St. Louis County Grand Jury not to indict former Ferguson, Missouri…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  President Barack Obama talks with Attorney General Eric Holder to discuss the situation in Ferguson, Mo., in Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., August 14, 2014.  (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) [Ed. Note:  For each week this month in the memory of SUN Publisher and Founder J. Whyatt Mondesire, we will feature some of…

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In 1992, Jerry Mondesire launched the Philadelphia Sunday Sun. For him, it wasn’t just about business, it was a lifelong dream, a commitment, and a voice for change. In many ways the SUN is representative of Jerry’s life; starting from humble beginnings and growing into a leading voice not only locally but nationally. As the…

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