Let’s state some facts: Michael Ruben Bloomberg notoriously expanded stop-and-frisk in New York City to obscene proportions, violating the bodies and constitutional rights of mostly minority men and boys, and not only defended the policy, but mocked his detractors and bragged about it.
The rebooted XFL has officially christened its first star.
As the new coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, spreads rapidly around the globe, the international community is scrambling to keep up. Scientists r…
President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.8 trillion budget proposal on Monday that includes deep cuts to domestic programs like food stamps, Medic…
“Can Democrats win back Trump voters — without compromising their soul?”
ATLANTA — About four years ago, Amirah Lawson came across a couple of podcasts about the state of Black America that resonated with her.
Diamond Johnson, Neumann-Goretti’s sharp-shooting senior guard, is still trying to figure out why she was not selected to the 19th annual McDo…
By now, there is probably not a man, woman or child that has not heard about coronaviruses.
It’s not an easy or obvious thing to remove a president. That’s why it’s never happened in the long history of the republic.
One does not need to be an expert on history to realize that the map released by President Donald Trump as a deal for peace between Israel and…
I’m writing this week’s article about George Washington because President’s Day this year is celebrated on Feb. 17.
A person who betrays his or her country is guilty of statutory treason, meaning he or she is a traitor. A person who betrays his or her people… Read more
Exactly 94 years ago in February 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, of which he was a co… Read more
On Jan. 22, at the request of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, I gave a lecture to statewide lawyers regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s… Read more
On Monday, white America will celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 91st birthday, even though he was born on Jan. 15 in 1929. Read more
In 2017, the City of Philadelphia signed a three-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), which is the labor union representing… Read more
In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit at the outset that I like and support newly appointed Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and… Read more
Rev. James Reeb was born 93 years ago on Jan. 1, 1927. Read more
There is a reason why Henry Ford’s grandson, Henry Ford II, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and not the grandfather, a genius who not only founded the Ford Motor Co. but is also regarded as the creator of assembly line manufacturing.
“I’ll be back more often.” Read more
I don’t envy Danielle Outlaw. Read more
In all likelihood, you are going to spend the rest of your life having Wakanda moments — experiences that inspire pride that is unique to Afri… Read more
Philadelphians will be happy to know that this is not the only city where misbehaving police officers are rewarded with larger paychecks. Read more
The Urban League of Philadelphia, which is in its own words “committed to advancing the social and economic achievement of African Americans a… Read more
When it was time for my father to buy sausage in the 1970s, there was no mistaking that it was coming from Mrs. Wilhemina Bennett. A parishion… Read more
I’m going to take this bullet for Mayor Jim Kenney, a good Irish Catholic man from South Philadelphia who has received significant support fro… Read more
Whether it was after high school, trade school or college, most of us remember our first full-time job. Read more
Sahdayah has dreams for her future similar to those of many 17-year-old girls: She wants to have a good job, buy a car and own her own home wh… Read more
So, what did you do to bring in 2020? Were you like many of my friends who stayed home just cooling out? Was watching television, for the drop… Read more
I trust that all of you had an enjoyable Christmas; a day that caused you to pause to recognize the significance of this day while exchanging gifts. Read more
I love all holidays! In just three days we shall celebrate my favorite one. Read more
One evening last week, I twisted and turned as I laid in my bed. It was about 3 a.m. and as hard as I tried, I could not go back to sleep. I t… Read more
The fun activities in which families engage at home today are, for the most part, centered on television. Read more
How was your Thanksgiving Day dinner? Well, if you were around prior to the 1970s, I can bet that this Thanksgiving was not like those of the past. Read more
Every time I go into one of my bathrooms at home, my eyes focus on the iconic 1941 photo that hangs on the wall, “Negro Boys on Easter Morning… Read more
We did not have to wait until April 29, 1967, for the release of Aretha Franklin’s iconic hit song, “Respect” to know the meaning of the word. Read more
Most of us have encountered a nagging headache at one time or another. Many turn to over-the-counter (OTC) remedies such as Excedrin, Advil, A… Read more
I recently received a text message from a friend and fraternity Brother, Jerome Dean that began with “GM.” After reading its contents, my eyes… Read more
On Oct. 18, I attended the Homegoing Service of my brother-in-law, Willie James Ferrell. Willie was 87, had known his wife Willamae since she … Read more
There is something special about longtime friends. Lawrence Hudson Stallworth, Robert “Rob-Roy” Ridley, and I graduated from West Philadelphia… Read more
Getting up in age can negatively impact one’s lifestyle; a topic addressed in several previous columns. Read more
“I am disappointed in you.” “Do you not recognize the impact that old men had in molding the lives of little boys and girls in the past?” “How… Read more
Most of you reading this column undoubtedly spent time in front of a television this past week. Some of you spent more time than others. So, w… Read more
Thousands of young people have returned to school in the Greater Delaware Valley over the past several weeks. Across the country, the number o… Read more
In several of my previous columns, I shared with readers the sources of the subjects of some of these weekly columns. I pointed out that many … Read more
Like many of you, I was told things as a child that I had no reason to question. I accepted without question things said by my mother, father,… Read more
I was chatting with a friend early last week and told him that I was behind in having my thoughts organized for today’s column. He reminded me… Read more
If you have not noticed, let me suggest that you take a peep at the calendar. You will see what some of my colleagues have been saying to me; … Read more
I know that many of you have observed parents holding their child’s hand while waiting, on a street corner, to cross the street. If so, I susp… Read more
A few weeks ago, I heard a report on the news that June was the hottest month for Earth since records were initiated in 1880. Read more
This week, I shall join with thousands of my Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. for its 84th Grand Chapter meeting for our 2019 Concl… Read more
Some folk who “think” that they know me, label me as cheap. I can only conclude that this label has been assigned to me because of my propensi… Read more
Some of you may have read my column last week. If so, you may recall that the focus was on how listening skills have diminished today in compa… Read more
You have undoubtedly told someone or have heard another person say, “What is said to you, goes in one ear and out the other.” Read more
Last week I was engaged in a telephone conversation with a close friend regarding No. 45’s contradictory foreign policy stances. We focused on… Read more
As I move further into my twilight years, I often find myself reflecting on the challenging times of my life; but my main focus is on the good times. Read more
The last time Glenn Robinson III strolled through the Wells Fargo Center as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, he was sort of like a novelty item. That was back in 2015 when the Sixers were in a rebooting stage called “The Process” and the focus was centered on getting center Joel Embiid healthy.
The rebooted XFL has officially christened its first star. Read more
Diamond Johnson, Neumann-Goretti’s sharp-shooting senior guard, is still trying to figure out why she was not selected to the 19th annual McDo… Read more
Neumann-Goretti senior guard Diamond Johnson is hurt and confused. Read more
Maybe now, the people of Philadelphia will properly honor Kobe Bryant. Read more
Duce Staley is a patient man. Hopefully, that patience will give him an opportunity to become the next offensive coordinator of the defending … Read more
Julian “J-Rock” Williams refuses to let success change him. Read more
By now, there is probably not a man, woman or child that has not heard about coronaviruses.
New Mexico county settles racial profiling lawsuit
In a packed dining room inside the Union League in Center City, The Philadelphia Tribune honored three Philadelphians with its History Maker Award and paid homage to others positioned to make history at the annual Christopher J. Perry/Carter G. Woodson Black History Awards Luncheon on Thursday.
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Coard: George Washington's teeth 'yanked' from slaves' mouths