Department of State Launches Responsive Training Program for County Election Directors

In keeping with Governor Shapiro’s commitment to ensure safe and secure elections in Pennsylvania, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt launched the Department of State’s new Election Directors Training Team, providing election administration education and support to Pennsylvania’s county election directors.

Immigration is on Americans' minds. And politicians are seizing the opportunity

When I saw Donald Trump take an interest in the horrible killing of a Georgia nursing student, I was swept by a profound sense of having been here before.

CLEAR Commission Holds First Meeting, Establishes Review Committees

The Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission announced its first meeting was held yesterday to assist law enforcement agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction with improving their policing practices. The meeting was an organizational meeting, with the Commission establishing bylaws and creating committees to review internal investigations.

The Proof and Power of The Resurrection

The Resurrection must be Preached, if we are to hear the gospel of Christ.

Calie House Reparations Pioneer

Reparations or compensation for the ills and devastation of enslavement, apartheid, and racial and pigmentation oppression is a controversial and contentious topic.

The Urban Tech Jobs Program is preparing thousands in our communities for jobs of the future

Hundreds of members of the Urban League community have embarked on new careers in technology, and thousands more are on the path, three years into a major partnership with Google and the Tides Foundation that launched or expanded the Urban Tech Jobs Program in 11 local affiliates.

It is time to save the children

Health officials report that 16 Palestinian children have died of starvation and dehydration in Gaza in recent days. UNICEF warns that the number will increase rapidly with the million children in Gaza suffering from inadequate food and water, horrible sanitation, and spreading disease.

It is time to save the children

Health officials report that 16 Palestinian children have died of starvation and dehydration in Gaza in recent days.

Escaping Trump's revenge

Nikki Haley won the Republican primary in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with about 63% of the vote to Donald Trump's 33%, securing all 19 available delegates and becoming the first woman to ever win a Republican presidential primary.

FAFSA Completion Workshop helps Pennsylvania Students and families apply for postsecondary financial aid

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) joined the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), local postsecondary students and families, and legislators to host a FAFSA® completion workshop, highlighting the importance of applying for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first and most critical step in applying for financial assistance for the 2024-25 academic year.

Hands Across Philadelphia: A Historic Black History Month Lesson with Frederick Douglass Descendants

In the heart of Philadelphia, a remarkable event unfolded at the School of the Future as Hands Across Philadelphia and Teachersand.com sponsored a special initiative in collaboration with the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

When the Black Community gets Un-Plugged Emergency Preparedness (Pt 3)

Recently, there were major cellular outages in our area that affected AT&T, Verizon, and TMobile customers across the country.

Frozen embryos are people? In the world of politics, at least

An Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are “children” offers a sad example of the age-old law of unintended consequences.

President Biden's State of The Union Address centers on National Urban League's “D3" Agenda to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty

“When you get to my age, certain things become clearer than ever before.

Artist Frank Frazier showcases work at October Gallery Art Popup Show

Doors opened early for the October Gallery’s Black History Month Popup Art Show on Wednesday, where some hundreds came out to meet Internationally Renowned Artist Frank Frazier, who had an exclusive art exhibition in Philadelphia.

Keeping your Enthusiasm

Lord, Help Us To Keep The Joy We Had For Jesus When We First Believed. Amen.

Shapiro administration highlights efforts to improve care for pregnant women and babies by tackling maternal health issues

PITTSBURGH, March 8, 2024 – Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Second Lady of Pennsylvania Blayre Holmes Davis, along with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and local and state leaders, visited The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health to highlight new Shapiro Administration efforts to address maternal health issues and improve care for pregnant women and children, especially among people of color.

Lawnside Legacies: Delving into History and Community Contributions

Black History Month is when often-overlooked narratives of resilience, perseverance, strength, and community get spotlighted.

Social Security improves customer experience ranking

We’re committed to improving customer service by providing more access to our programs and services, and our efforts have paid off.

Campaign for Working Families offers free tax services

Stressed about doing your income taxes? No worries.

Munroe introduces bill to keep children safe on social media

State Rep. Brian Munroe introduced a bill at Tamanend Middle School that would help make social media safer to navigate for children.

Outbreak of Bipartisanship in D.C.!: Evans welcomes growing support for VICTIM Act

Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is co-leading a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill that has picked up bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

The difference between leaders and thugs

Days before Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison, Tucker Carlson gushed over Vladimir Putin, saying, \"Leadership requires killing people.\"

State of Black America 2024 evaluates the Biden-Harris Commitment to Racial Equity

“We’re building an America where we recognize the inherent dignity of every single person and where every American has the chance to live a life of purpose and meaning. This is my vision for the future.” President Joe Biden, 2024 State of Black America

Trust and Believe

Father, We Give You Praise And Thanksgiving For Watching Over Us!

A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It's finally changing

Jazmin Evans had been waiting for a new kidney for four years when her hospital revealed shocking news: She should have been put on the transplant list in 2015 instead of 2019 — and a racially biased organ test was to blame.

Israel does not have the right to reduce Gaza to rubble

As the horror in Gaza deepens, anyone trying to follow announced US policy would suffer from whiplash.

Exploring Black Strategic Mothering: Insights from Dr. Riché J. Daniel Barnes

On Monday, March 18, 2024, Rutgers University Camden hosted a discussion on Black Strategic Mothering and the School “Choice” Market, organized by The Blackademics Faculty Group and Gender Studies.

Philadelphia's New Mayor proposes innovative bold budget to move the city forward

Mayor Cherelle Parker entered Council Chambers on Thursday, March 13, 2024, to deliver her iconic Budget Address, in which she proposes $6.3 billion dollars in spending to achieve her “One Philadelphia” initiative.

Sculpture park aims to look honestly at slavery, honoring those who endured it

Visitors to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park wind a serpentine path past art pieces depicting the lives of enslaved people in America and historic exhibits, including two cabins where the enslaved lived, before arriving at a towering monument.