By Sarim Ngo “When I came to this country two years ago, I came for a better opportunity and an education,” Chamroeun Son said in a shaky voice. “I didn’t think I would have to worry about getting beat up or getting robbed at school.” As his voice began to tremble more noticeably, he bowed… [Read more…]
April 30, 2010
The Voice of Philadelphia now has even less in common with the mainstream press. After a three-month review by the Resources for Human Development’s New Beginnings program, the Voice of Philadelphia has officially obtained non-profit status. “This is a huge step towards establishing Voice of Philadelphia as a long-term fixture in our community,” Murali Balaji,… [Read more…]
April 30, 2010
By Sarim Ngo While most 12-year-olds were playing sports or fixated to the television, Lewis Thomas III was meeting and shaking hands with various Congressmen on Capitol Hill— including State Representative W. Curtis Thomas of the 181st House District. Two decades later, Thomas is shaking hands with State Representative W. Curtis Thomas again, but only… [Read more…]
April 27, 2010
http://diverseeducation.com/blogpost/248/the-end-of-something.html The Voice of Philadelphia is mourning a tragic loss. The mother of Murali Balaji, our executive director, passed last week following a long battle with cancer. This touching blog by Mo, published through Diverse Issues in Higher Education, can speak to the loss far better than I. What I can say is that her… [Read more…]
April 27, 2010
by Natasha Towles After years of struggle, the Mainline elites seem to have gained control over one of the areas most treasured spaces of art. I recently attended the Picasso exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. After waiting in a long entry line I had to force my way through the crowds to get… [Read more…]
April 26, 2010
By Sarim Ngo Carolyn Logsdon looks forward to Happy Hours. Mark Brugmann ran 60-to-70 hours a week before he was sidelined with an injury. The comment denominator between the two of them? Each are Philadelphia Teaching Fellows. An alternative teaching program, the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows program places teachers within underperforming schools. Similar to the more… [Read more…]
April 24, 2010
The Voice of Philadelphia will have exciting news to share at the beginning of next week — news that should demonstrate how we will help revolutionize the industry. Stay turned, and look for us on both Facebook and Twitter in the near future! – L. Deshan Crittenden
April 20, 2010
By James Rucker, Color of Change Originally published in NNPA Throughout the Black struggle for justice and equality, few things have meant more than the ability to speak out and to speak forcefully. Whether it was David Walker’s Appeal for action against the horrors of slavery published in 1829, the cause of Cinque and the… [Read more…]
April 19, 2010
22nd Annual Student SpeakOut Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street 6 p.m. April 19 If you have time tonight, try to make it out to see great, inspirational work from student artists. The event is sponsored by the Center for Media Literacy, a great educational program we hope to profile for you soon. Keep… [Read more…]
April 17, 2010
by L. Deshan Crittenden A great pioneer of advocacy journalism was laid to rest this week. Long-time Philadelphia talk-show host and National Association of Black Journalists founding member Reginald Bryant, 68, died Apr. 5 following a long battle with cancer. For more than three decades, the man affectionately known as “The Doctor” spoke candidate about… [Read more…]
April 30, 2010
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