MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn

Communities across the nation celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday with acts of service, prayer services, and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events took on an overtly political turn.

Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity has new administration

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity held an Investiture Service for its new president and cabinet.

It's a "Living In A Storm" Day

A few days ago, we talked about accepting the storms in our lives because there will be storms. So today, I want to talk about living through the storms of life.

Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March

Congress sent President Joe Biden a shortterm spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

Governor's Advisory Commissions, DOH Acting Secretary and Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus host a discussion about Black Maternal Health

Yesterday, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs joined Representative Gina H. Curry, Acting Secretary of Health Dr.

Where the Civil War never seems to end - our presidential campaigns

I wrote before about Nikki Haley and her gaffe in December about the causes of the Civil War. But the subject still strikes a chord with me.

Black Public Media to receive $25,000 Nea Grant

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has named Black Public Media (BPM) as the recipient of a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) award to bring public media and immersive content to an array of U.S. venues that serve diverse audiences.

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?

When Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said recently that he was \"proud\" to have a hand in overturning the abortion protections enshrined in Roe v.

Jesse Jackson: Trump weakening the democracy that makes America strong

Have Republicans turned into Donald Trump’s party?

Violence and threats of violence have become inherent to Trumpian politics

I apologize for the length of this column, but the subject warrants it. Donald Trump has galvanized an army of vigilantes who are casting a fearsome shadow over the 2024 election. Please spread the word.

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus recognizes Maternal Health Awareness Day

The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus recognized the fourth annual observance of Maternal Health Awareness Day through H.R. 278, sponsored by the caucus’ co-chairs Reps. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware; and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny.

Evans leads bipartisan effort to keep 5,000 IRS Employees in West Philadelphia

Dwight Evans (PA3) is leading a bipartisan effort to keep about 5,000 IRS employees at the IRS Headquarters Service Center in West Philadelphia, next to a major regional transportation hub.

City announces Philadelphia Art Commission approval for permanent Harriet Tubman Statue

The City of Philadelphia and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) announce that Philadelphia’s permanent Harriet Tubman statue received unanimous final approval by the Philadelphia Art Commission during a regularly scheduled meeting yesterday, January 10.

Membership to Phoenix Gym is 48 hrs of Sobriety

There is so much going on in entertainment. Where do I start? From Johnathen Majors to the Phoenix gym coming to Philadelphia, there’s a lot I have to share with you.

Win or Lose, Tish James' action against NRA Corruption has stifled the poisonous influence of Wayne LaPierre

LaPierre helped supercharge the gunning of America, even as he and the NRA skillfully blamed America’s gun problem on everyone but themselves … Over the course of 30 years, tragedy after tragedy should have brought with it, as it did elsewhere, the most minimal and common-sense of regulations. Instead, Americans now live in a country with more guns than people. Call it Wayne’s world. -- Andrew C. McKevitt

Will the US Supreme Court allow Donald Trump to stay on the ballot this Presidential election year

Who would have ever thought things would even have gone this far?

Philly's elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes

Philadelphia's two-term elected district attorney said Thursday he wants a court to stop plans to appoint a special prosecutor who would handle crimes on the city's transit system under a new law designed to dilute his authority that he argues is unconstitutional.

Mayor Parker, Police Commissioner Bethel discuss next steps in Kensington and history-making appointment extraordinary, qualified choice as 1st Latino Deputy Police Commissioner ever

During a press conference, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel announced plans to address public safety--specifically in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, including the historic introduction and swearing-in of a new Deputy Police Commissioner with specific duties involving Kensington.

The man who returned the Black Pharaohs back to our Mother Africa

“The Kemetic story of the abuse of Truth by Falsehood symbolically anticipates the life work of Cheikh Anta Diop. He found his father, Truth, shackled and abused, and he set out to avenge him.

Make Yours a Happy Life

As we move into this brand new year, I’m thinking about how 2024 can be better than the one we’ve just transitioned out of.

Keep Moving

I heard Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speak for the first time when he gave the Founders’ Day address in Spelman College’s Sisters Chapel during my senior year of college.

Philadelphia icon, John White, Jr. says, "If Dr. King were still alive, he'd say We Still Have Work To Do"

By the time you read this column, the 95th birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has passed. His birthday was Monday, January 15, 2024, and it was a day of many celebrations and events in his honor all around the Delaware Valley and the nation.

"Brother Martin, Happy Birthday"

The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man who had hoped to be an inspiring preacher in a quiet small community.

Embracing Evolution: The Power of Reintroducing Yourself

Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Dr. KaMyka Glenn, your Transformational Coach K. I empower you to be your authentic self and DAB into your destiny. Additionally, I help you grow, get inspired, and equip you to live beyond the labels and empower your authentic self. I have missed sharing with my SCOOP family, but sometimes you have to take a step back in order to move forward.

Pennie 2024 health coverage Open Enrollment deadline extended to January 19

Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley, Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) Commissioner Michael Humphreys, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, and Pennsylvania Senator Sharif Street announced an extension until Jan. 19 to enroll in 2024 health coverage through Pennie. Pennie’s Open Enrollment Period typically ends on Jan. 15, but due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Pennsylvanians will have more time to enroll in a health plan for 2024.

When DEI spells opportunity for all, it's not so scary

Why is DEI upsetting so many people when so few people seem to know what the heck it really is?

Mayor Cherelle Parker helps launch the 29th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Annual and presents Harris Wofford Award

Organizers, sponsors, and community partners joined together for a ceremony at Girard College to announce plans for the upcoming 29th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service on the January 15 federal holiday.

Where in the world is Lloyd?

Normally, I wouldn’t comment on the odd fact that it took the Pentagon three and a half days to inform anyone at the White House — including National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan — that Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III had been hospitalized following complications from an elective procedure.

Now it is time for heroic efforts for Peace

The war in Gaza must end. A cease-fire is the last hope for limiting what is already an unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe. A cease-fire is also the only chance to forestall the spread of a regional war in which United States forces are already enmeshed. More war will produce only more deaths.

Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity celebrate the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and to swear-in it's new President

PHILADELPHIA, PA---Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and host an Investiture Service for the incoming President of the organization, Bishop J. Louis Felton and his Cabinet on Sunday, January 14, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. This two-part celebration will take place at Mount Airy Church of God In Christ at 6401 Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.