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Born and raised in Philadelphia, my passions are exploring my city and the world around me then sharing those finds with everyone and anyone. I'm a pop culture obsessed foodie with a news addiction.
Mayor Michelle Wu delivers the annual State of the City Address at the MGM Music Hall in the Fenway. PHOTO: JEREMIAH ROBINSON/MAYOR'S OFFICE At a time when executive orders, political appointments and changes to government offices are hitting the news cycle at a rapid pace, the citizens of Boston are likely to have some questions.
For many Americans, Black History Month is a time of reflection. For Rep. Ayanna Pressley, it's a time of action. At a Feb. 13 press conference, she reintroduced a bill that would create a federal reparations commission. "We find ourselves at a sharp inflection point as a country, and a painful one for Black Americans.
Governor Maura Healey joins Rep. Bud Williams, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other local officials to highlight savings for families under the Healey-Driscoll Administration's expanded child tax credit during a visit to Educare in Springfield on Mar. 11, 2025.
Three days of cold and some rain didn't stop music fans from enjoying this year's Boston Calling festival. TLC may have had to drop out of performing due to a medical incident but that didn't stop the show. Friday's headliner, T-Pain had the crowd moving and grooving to his songs and a few covers.
Museum of African American History, Boston PHOTO: Google Maps Back in March, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the government agency responsible for funding museums and libraries across the nation was gutted along with several other agencies by an executive order. The agency's entire staff was put on administrative leave shortly after.
Marie St. Fleur, Rodney C. Pratt and Tanisha M. Sullivan will receive awards at the MBLA Annual Gala on April 11. COURTESY PHOTOS For the past 51 years, the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA) has gathered to celebrate outstanding lawyers across the Commonwealth and this year is no exception.
They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach but that's true of most people. Who doesn't love a good meal? That's especially true when it comes to Valentine's Day. Steak 48's Executive Chef Robert Watson knows the secret ingredient for a good romantic meal.
Thirty years is a long time for any relationship to last, let alone a musical group. But somehow, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris, known together as Boyz II Men, have managed what most people dream of, staying together. Stockman attributes that longevity to the group's understanding and growth through the years.
I served as Magazine Editor for the Winter 2022 edition of Sojourner Magazine.
Songs have the ability to spark memories of events, people and places. For singer Brian McKnight, most of the songs he writes remind him of his wife, Leilani. That's because a large portion of his song catalog was inspired by her.
Hours before they were set to take the stage at the Mann Center on Saturday evening in Philadelphia, Kool & the Gang posted that founding member Dennis Thomas had passed away in his sleep. Thomas, a resident of Montclair, N.J., was 70. Thomas played many instruments.
When "Judas and the Black Messiah" began filming LaKeith Stanfield already had a complicated relationship with his character, Bill O'Neal. There was not much known about the FBI informant that brought down Black Panther leader Fred Hampton but the little information he had didn't make him a fan.
Journalists and community members are reacting to CBS's decision l to place two senior executives, Peter Dunn and David Friend, on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into racist, misogynist and homophobic comments, as detailed in Sunday's Los Angeles Times. "We see this move by CBS as the first step," said NABJ Vice President-Digital Roland S.
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Philadelphia and across the country, many people are changing their Thanksgiving plans. A holiday that may have been spent with family and friends, for many this year, is a thing of the past. This year many people are choosing to stay safer home.
"They are voting with a purpose," he said during an election update held Tuesday afternoon at Relish Restaurant in West Oak Lane. The restaurant traditionally hosts an Election Day luncheon that draws community members and leaders from the African American community, however the event was held virtually this year due to the coronavirus.
Like many Americans and the rest of the world, the Biden and Trump campaigns are waiting for the outcome of the 2020 election. Both campaigns spent a lot of time in Pennsylvania cities like Philadelphia, Allentown, as well as Pittsburgh and both teams, are hoping it paid off.
According to a Cambridge University study on voting patterns, voting habits are formed early in life. Germantown resident Rayshawn Johnson hopes his own family follows that pattern. He has tried to instill the importance of voting in his sons, Rayshawn A. Johnson II, 21, and Raymir J. Johnson, 19, since they were little.
Andrew Yang Andrew Yang speaks to a young Asian American outside of Cafe Clover in Cheltenham, Montgomery County, on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Keystone Photo/Jamyra Perry) Entrepreneur former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang visited eastern Pennsylvania on Sunday to campaign for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Debra Messing and Kathy Najimy Actresses and comediennes Debra Messing and Kathy Najimy spoke to voters in North Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Keystone Photo/Jamyra Perry) "Hocus Pocus" star Kathy Najimy came to Philadelphia on Saturday to work her magic for the Biden-Harris campaign.
Images of the Walter Wallace Jr. shooting have been displayed online and across various social media channels resulting in it being watched and shared countless times since Monday night. Trauma expert and licensed psychotherapist Angela Clack said in times like these, social media can be one of our biggest sources of trauma.
Hundreds of cars filled the Citizens Bank Park parking lots Thursday evening for a drive-in rally for the Biden-Harris campaign, with the star attraction being former President Barack Obama at the Philadelphia gathering. North Philadelphia resident Mary Wade said she was excited to attend the event but even more excited to see the keynote speaker, Obama, the nation's first Black commander in chief.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker crossed the bridge Sunday to take part in three Philadelphia-area events sponsored by the Biden-Harris campaign. The events centered around Black voters, especially Black male voters. The former presidential nominee said the campaign is not simply asking them to vote but wants them to know that every vote counts.
Members of the first African-American Greek-letter sorority can now claim another first - one of their own is the first African-American female vice presidential nominee on a major party ticket. Kamala Harris, who became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Charlene Hall was moved to tears when she heard presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate. Just mentioning Harris' name gets the West Philadelphia resident choked up. "I'm good. I'm good. This makes me so happy. Oh, I love her.
When you go to work, you expect that your co-workers and other people that you interact with during the course of your business day to treat you with respect. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) state that's not the case for female journalists of color at the White House.
The Philadelphia Eagles may have not made it to the Big Game this year but don't worry, there are plenty of events going on to take your mind off that. Root for your hometown boys in the Big Game, no I'm not talking about the Birds, I'm talking about puppies (and some kittens).
Football player, comedian, furniture craftsman, TV host and family man are just some of the hats that Terry Crews wears. Crews says his ability to adapt and reinvent himself is the reason for longevity in his career and in his marriage.
As temperatures rise, things are really heating up at the Philadelphia Zoo. The nation’s first zoo recently unveiled several new programs and exhibits. They say that everything old becomes new again and this is true for one of Philadelphia’s favorite traditions, the Zoo Key. Patrons can use their keys, which are available in the gift shop, to unlock behind-the-scenes information about some of their favorite animals. And, if you have been holding on to your Zoo Key in hopes that they...
Beyonce And Selena Gomez Battle For Instagram Likes Instagram recently revealed it's top posts for 2017 and it's no surprise that Beyonce tops the list. The Formation singer's pregnancy is the social media network's most liked post of the year. The spiritually inspired photo has received over 11 million likes since it was posted back in February.
Dreams Do Come True: Wawa Now Delivers!!! Most Philadelphians have a deep love for Wawa. Just in case you needed another reason to love the local convenience store chain, they now deliver!!! Thanks to their partnership with GrubHub, you don't even have to put shorts on to get your Turkey Shorti, although we don't recommend answering the door naked.
Top 10 Things To Do This Weekend For The Broke And Bougie When you live in a big city there's always something to do. Unfortunately, because you live in a big city, most of those things to do cost an arm and a leg. Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Whiskey Sour Day: Learn The Secrets of Philly's Top Bartenders Some people think of a Whiskey Sour as a girly drink, while others will argue that it doesn't get more manly than whiskey anything. No matter which side of the fence you are on, there's one thing that will always be true, the drink has ...
No Oscar season would be complete without talking about the red carpet fashions. Celebrity Plus Size Fashion designer Camarella-Khanbeigi has a few tips that will make sure you are "red carpet ready" not matter what size you are. There once was a time in Hollywood when curves were celebrated and flaunted.
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Anthony Ramos is the very definition of multi-talented. He’s starred in “Hamilton” on Broadway, blockbuster hits like Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” “A Star Is Born” and the upcoming “In The Heights” movie. Not one for sitting on his laurels, his debut album, The Good and the Bad was just released Oct. 25 and his recently launched tour stopped in Philadelphia this past week. Philadelphia Tribune staff writer Jamyra Perry had an exclusive interview with the actor/singer before his show at...
Michael Rapaport returns to TV for a guest role on FX's "Justified". He told me he's been a fan of the show and jumped at the chance to join the cast. The show is about a modern day law man dispensing his own special brand of justice.Timothy Olyphant stars as 'Deputy US Marshal Raylan Givens,'...
In and around Philadelphia there are a ton of haunted attractions including haunted hayrides, haunted houses as well as haunted tours. However, no other attraction in the city is as nationally known as Terror Behind the Walls. Each October this historic jail which once housed Al Capone, is transformed into a super creepy jail complete with over 300 ghouls and goblins.
Wooder Ice was on-hand for this year's Style Gala hosted at the SugarHouse on September 20th. Although Philly Fashion Week has been known to draw in big names and well known leaders in the fashion industry, this year the new cumbers made a bold statement with a runway show that ushered in the future of Philly fashion.
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November is a busy month for rapper, actor and Philly favorite Will Smith. He has a YouTube show out as well as a travel show on Netflix, he's starring in "King Richard" which hits theaters and HBO Max on Nov. 19 and a multi-city book tour for "Will," which he kicked off in Philly this week.
The Beats 'n Eats, hosted by Chef Robert Irvine, is an immersive, one-of-a-kind food and music experience featuring a family style, seven-course meal prepared by local and celebrity chefs with live music performances from both established and emerging artists between each course.
After being postponed by the pandemic, Philly's adopted son, John Legend was able to bring his Bigger Love Tour to Philadelphia. He sang his hits both old and new, as well as some songs that he'd been working on through quarantine.
The Lov'n My Curves fashion show featured local plus-size designers, boutique collections and national retailers. Curvy ladies and big and tall gentlemen strutted their stuff down the runway wearing designs from Motiff, Proud Muslimah, Mylk and Honey Clothier and more.
Philly's most fashionable took over the newly opened Fashion District to celebrate the start of Philly Fashion Week. Photos by Jamyra Perry. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Go to form Obituaries and death notices are paid.
