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Campaign for Working Families offers free tax services
PHILADELPHIA – Stressed about doing your income taxes? No worries. The Campaign for Working Families’ (CWF) free tax preparation services will take the stress out of your tax filing. CWF recently kicked off the 2024 tax season with the grand opening of its new headquarters...
T.I. and Tiny Open Affordable Housing Complex in Atlanta
NNPA NEWSWIRE — HipHopDx.com said T.I. had been actively involved in community initiatives through his Buy Back the Block initiative, investing over $2.7 million since 2017 to acquire six properties and plots of land in his Center Hill neighborhood. Hip-hop power couple T.I. and Tiny...
Black Non-Profit to Present Powerful Deaf Hip Hop Culture Production in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of Deaf and Hard of Hearing BIPOC artists, is proud to announce the return of ISM II. This groundbreaking production, under the visionary direction of Michelle Banks, is a...
Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper Co-Owners of Historic Chicago Theater
CHICAGO (AP) — Iconic music producer Quincy Jones and entertainers Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper are now co-owners of the historic Ramova Theatre on Chicago's South Side. Their ownership was announced Wednesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Ramova has been closed for nearly...
A Black Woman is the President of Harvard University For the First Time in 400 Years
Nationwide — Claudine Gay has made history as Harvard University’s first Black president, a milestone in the prestigious institution’s nearly 400-year history. Gay, who officially took oath last September 29, has been serving as the 30th president of the prestigious institution since July 1. Aside...
How to get involved in Philly’s grassroots activism
Living in the city of brotherly love, it is important to stay connected to the people, here’s a guide on how to get involved in your local community activism PHILADELPHIA— For some of us Philly natives, it’s easy to find community–in such a small city…
The Defense Never Rests: Philly’s Public Defenders Push for Racial Justice
Philadelphia, PA – On March 6, 2023, the Defender Association of Philadelphia launched a Racial Justice Lecture Series for Defender attorneys and staff. The series, presented by Defender Child Advocacy Unit members Aminah Husam-Young and Sharene Ginyard, will focus on telling the stories of their...
Founder of Financial Literacy Nonprofit Gives Young Black Children $40K in Stocks and Books
Nationwide — Global Children’s Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) Co-Founders and Navy veterans, Prince Dykes and Chadrick Davis, have launched a kid’s book club that awards $40,000 worth of stocks and books. GCFL Co-founders newest initiative drive focusing on the emergence of practical financial habits beginning...
27-Year-Old Former Ramp Agent Makes History, Becomes Pilot For Delta Airlines
Nationwide — Justin Mutawassim, a 27-year-old African American pilot at Delta Air Lines, achieved his childhood dream of becoming a pilot at the same airline where he previously worked as a ramp agent. When he was 5 years old, Mutawassim’s interest in flying began on...
Tyler Perry Donates $2.75M to Cover Rising Property Taxes For Low-Income Senior Citizens
Nationwide — Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry is once again giving back to his local community with a $2.75 million donation to help low-income seniors in Atlanta cover their property taxes, ensuring they remain homeowners in their own communities. Perry, who was recently named the...
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