purpose
Oct. 17, 2016 7:23 am
It’s go-time for Philly barbershops boosting the Black vote
Duerward “DJ Woody Wood” Beale's civic engagement project won a $250,000 Knight News Challenge grant last year. With the presidential election a mere three weeks away, the pressure is on.
people
Aug. 23, 2016 12:47 pm
Here’s how a social calendar turned into a mission to engage, empower and connect
Through his work convening cross-sector leaders of color, the Urban Philly Professionals Network founder is actively ensuring that “diversity” and “inclusion” become more than just buzzwords.
results
Jul. 27, 2016 12:42 pm
Why is it so hard to get young people to vote?
Millennials are always logged on and connected. Yet their mobility makes them harder to reach — especially when it's time to hit the polls.
purpose
Jul. 18, 2016 12:45 pm
This coalition is working to increase Black voter turnout in Philly
"If there's anything that could make us voiceless," said NAACP chapter president Minister Rodney Muhammad, it's choosing not to vote.
people
Jul. 24, 2015 3:29 pm
After a 20 year hiatus, the NAACP Philly Chapter is pushing for millennials
The National NAACP Convention convened in July in Philadelphia and leaders gathered to rally around #BlackVotersMatter. This year, there was something new to celebrate from the Philly group. After about 20 years, the Millennial and Young Adult Committee was resurrected in January by the NAACP Philly Chapter. The newly elected president, Minister Rodney Muhammad, saw […]