Being a do-gooder has it benefits—despite what you may think—and the most rewarding of them all is that priceless feeling in your heart.
New Year to Bring New Network, Narratives for Inspired Black Men
He’s spent his entire career looking at ways to help people empower themselves, now Trabian Shorters, former Vice President, Communities, Knight Foundation, is launching a cultural play to “make it easier for good brothers to have access to what they need.”
Affluenza vs Povertism: The Divided States of America!
Homeless Philadelphian Paul Klemmer grew up in Redbank, New York, with all the symptoms of Affluenza, but by age 20 he was on tour with the Grateful Dead, selling acid to concert goers in the parking lot. The self-proclaimed veteran of the “War for Peace” is now sick with a new social disease, povertism, an illness with no respect to race, only class.
He’s Come This Far, 76 Pounds to be Exact.
It was a struggle all his life to lose weight, but now John Tabourn says “I’ve found the person inside.”
Victim of ‘Knockout Game’ Urges Philadelphia Mayor to Admit a Problem Exists
Both he and his father were victims of the random violent attacks, now a South Philadelphia man is demanding city officials tackle the problem head on.
West Philly Raptivist Organizes Community’s Voice
Philadelphia Hip-hop artist ARSIN says the best way to “Share Philly” is to share power.
Rally Planned for Boy Brutalized by PA Cops
Activists announce “Justice 4 Joey’ rally will take place in front of Tullytown Borough Police Department.
White Men Appear Immune to Stop and Frisk, Not Mass Murders
Despite mass murders committed by suburban white men, it seems to be only inner-city black and brown youth that are the victims of Stop and Frisk.
Young Boy Brutalized By Police Meets with Lawyer, Investigators
A fourteen year-old teenage boy who was the victims of violent actions by Tullytown police begins his long road to find justice.
India’s Entrepreneur Wants to Call Philly Home
Social Entrepreneur Dhairya Pujara wants to start, grow and scale his venture in Philadelphia, but may have to return to India if his student visa expires in April of 2014.
The Unashamed Life: Consistency
Motivational Speaker Richard Taylor on Consistency.
South African Boy Inspires Philadelphia Woman to Pour Coffee
A 16-year-old boy in foster care is the inspiration behind an award-winning, Philadelphia-based social venture which helps bridge the gap between foster care and interdependence.
Lemon Laws: Activist Calls Out CNN Anchor for Endorsement of Stop and Frisk
While Twitter continues to storm Don Lemon for his controversial endorsement of an act deemed unconstitutional, an angry activist – fed up with Lemon’s destructive comments about blacks – recalls when the embattled CNN Anchor was the victim of a violent racial profiling.
Community Leader to Receive Hero Award During NBA Game
2013 BMe Leader Anton Moore will stand center court this Friday as the Philadelphia 76ers presents him with the “Heroes Among Us” Award.
With Brut Force, Philadelphia Cops Terrorize Communities
With hopes of lobbying a collective voice into a Police Accountability Council, a grassroots movement begins circulating a petition around Philly.
Perception of Self
Motivational Speaker Richard Taylor on The Power of Perception and The Perception of Self