Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum (PAALF)
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • History
    • Founding Members
    • Media
  • Research Report
    • Research Report
    • About the Report
      • Purpose of the Report
      • What are African American Led Organizations?
      • Guided Research Questions
      • Staff and Diversity
      • Non-Profit & Organizational Landscape
    • Data
      • Research Methodology
      • Executive Directors
      • Organizational Infrastructure
      • Board Directors
      • Organizations & Staff
      • Constituency / Clients
    • Conclusion
      • Challenges
      • Focus Group Findings
      • Recommendations
      • Conclusion Summary
      • Resources
    • Acknowledgements
  • Contact
Jun 24
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Ta-Nehisi Coates And Cory Booker Pushed Congress To Consider Reparations For Slavery

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Originally Posted on buzzfeednews.com
By Emily Ashcraft
The House held a hearing on reparations for the descendants of enslaved people Wednesday, corresponding with Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
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Jun 24
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Janet Mock Announces Historic Overall Deal With Netflix

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Originally Posted on huffpost.com
By Kimberley Richards
Janet Mock has signed an overall deal with Netflix to write, direct and executive produce projects that tell historically underrepresented stories.
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Jun 10
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Jay-Z, Rihanna, And Serena Williams All Made History This Week, Along With 6 Other Moments Of Black Excellence

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Originally Posted on buzzfeed.com
By Ehis Osifo
1. Jay-Z became the first billionaire rapper!…
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Jun 10
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Where Are the Central Park Five Now? What to Know After Watching ‘When They See Us’

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Originally Posted on goodhousekeeping.com
By HEATHER FINN
It’s no secret that the release of Netflix miniseries When They See Us has propelled the men known as the “Central Park Five” back into the spotlight in a huge way.
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Jun 10
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Taraji P. Henson Testifies To Congress About Mental Health Crisis Among Black Youth

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Originally Posted on vibe.com
By Latifah Muhammad
Taraji P. Henson has been a driving force in shedding light on the mental health crisis in the black community.
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May 29
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Rochelle Bilal ousts incumbent in sheriff’s race

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Originally Posted on phillytrib.com
By John N. Mitchell
Many thought it was a mistake that Rochelle Bilal never brought up the sexual harassment cases that dogged Philadelphia Sheriff Jewel Williams in his bid to win a third term.
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May 29
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Who’s Robert F. Smith, the billionaire paying off Morehouse College students’ loans?

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Originally Posted on latimes.com
By James F. Peltz
Robert F. Smith’s gift of paying off the student loans of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduating class stunned the school’s students and faculty,…
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May 29
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West Point’s 2019 Graduating Class Goes Viral with Photo of History-Making Black Female Cadets

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Originally Posted on people.com
By Rachel DeSantis
West Point celebrated a record-breaking milestone Saturday, graduating its largest-ever class of black women.
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May 13
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28-year-old mayor launches basic income policy distributing $500 monthly stipends to low income residents

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Originally Posted on theblackdetour.com
By The Black Detour Team
Congrats are in order for Phylicia Rashad, who will be making her Broadway directorial debut next spring!
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May 13
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Toniqua Mikell makes history becoming the first Black person to earn a PhD from the University of South Carolina in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Originally Posted on theblackdetour.com
By The Black Detour Team
Toniqua Mikell will make history as the first Black person in the University of South Carolina history to earn a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
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Recent Posts

  • Black-owned firms make up larger share of Philadelphia’s businesses than previously reported December 23, 2019
  • African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE has a new leader December 23, 2019
  • Study Examines Why Black Americans Remain Scarce in Executive Suites December 23, 2019
  • Tribune honors Most Influential African Americans 2019 October 2, 2019
  • Here Are the 18 African-American Astronauts July 24, 2019
  • After 25 Years, Essence Fest Is More Family Reunion Than Music Festival July 24, 2019
  • SERENA WILLIAMS INVESTS IN STARTUP WORKING TO END THE MATERNAL MORTALITY CRISIS AFFECTING BLACK WOMEN July 24, 2019
  • Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff, Youngest Qualifying Wimbledon Player, Defeats Venus Williams July 10, 2019
  • Kamala Harris Proposes $100 Billion Black Homeownership Plan July 10, 2019
  • 7 black LGBTQ leaders in honor of Juneteenth and Pride month June 24, 2019

© 2020 Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum (PAALF).

  • About Us
    • Mission
    • History
    • Founding Members
    • Media
  • Research Report
    • Research Report
    • About the Report
      • Purpose of the Report
      • What are African American Led Organizations?
      • Guided Research Questions
      • Staff and Diversity
      • Non-Profit & Organizational Landscape
    • Data
      • Research Methodology
      • Executive Directors
      • Organizational Infrastructure
      • Board Directors
      • Organizations & Staff
      • Constituency / Clients
    • Conclusion
      • Challenges
      • Focus Group Findings
      • Recommendations
      • Conclusion Summary
      • Resources
    • Acknowledgements
  • Contact