2022 National Board Of Review

Questlove, University Of The Arts Launch Fellowship Program

Questlove has teamed up with the University of the Arts to launch a scholarship program for emerging creatives.
by NewsOne Staff
05.07.22
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101-Year-Old West Virginia Native Awarded Honorary Diploma

101-year-old Merrill Pittman Cooper recently received an honorary diploma.
by NewsOne Staff
04.10.22
Philadelphia, US in pictures

Philly Launches Program To Slow Gun Violence Crisis

On Monday, the city launched The Violence Prevention Hotline, a 24 hours hotline staffed with dozens of trauma-informed "resource navigators"…
by Shannon Dawson
03.29.22
Harriet Tubman Abolition Slavery Woman

Traveling Harriet Tubman Statue Arrives In Philadelphia

A statue commemorating the life and legacy of trailblazing abolitionist Harriet Tubman was unveiled at Philadelphia’s City Hall.
by Brandee Sanders
01.23.22
Fanta Bility

Cops Charged In Shooting Death Of Fanta Bility

Three Sharon Hill police officers have been charged with the death of 8-year-old girl Fanta Bility,
by Bilal G. Morris
01.19.22
Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers

Meek Mill, Kevin Hart Donate To Philadelphia Schools

Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and Michael Rubin will donate $15 million to support underserved students at Philadelphia schools.
by Brandee Sanders
01.15.22
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Bronx Fire Spotlights Racial Disparities In Housing

The recent deadly fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia have placed a spotlight on racial and economic disparities in urban…
by Anoa Changa
01.11.22
Fire At Philadelphia Residence Leaves Over 10 Dead

Kid Playing With Lighter Caused Philadelphia Fire: Warrant

A child playing with a lighter near a Christmas tree may have caused this week's deadly fire at a rowhouse…
by Bruce C.T. Wright and Tanay Hudson
01.06.22
Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers

Meek Mill Empowers Youth Impacted By Parental Incarceration

Meek Mill and the REFORM Alliance hosted an event to support youth impacted by parental incarceration.
by Brandee Sanders
12.19.21
Police Shut Down Occupy Philadelphia Encampment

Driving While Black: Philly Bans Minor Traffic Stops

Philadelphia has taken steps to ban its police officers from initiating traffic stops for minor infractions, a move that should…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.04.21
Fanta Bility

DA Seeks Grand Jury In Suspected Police Killing

8-year-old Fanta Bility was shot and killed outside a suburban Philadelphia high school football game in Sharon Hill last month.…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.01.21
Rickia Young, Philadelphia Police beating victim

Brutality Victim Rickia Young Sues National Police Union

Young and her attorneys maintain that the post was a part of the FOP’s propaganda war against the movement that…
by Anoa Changa
10.04.21
24 itemsHurricane Ida hits east coast with flash floods

How Destructive Hurricane Ida Really Was, In Photos

Here are 25 photos that capture how destructive Hurricane Ida really was.
by Bilal G. Morris
10.04.21
Smoke Rising from Destroyed Homes

MOVE Bombing Remains Not Destroyed, Were Kept Intact

Families of victims from the 1985 police bombing of Black liberation group MOVE's headquarters in Philadelphia learned remains previously thought…
by Anoa Changa
08.26.21
Minnesota Timberwolves v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid To Donate $100K To Philadelphia Shelters

NBA star Joel Embiid will donate $100,000 to homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
Made In America - Day 1

Meek Mill, Nonprofit Team Up For Gift-Giving Initiative

Rapper Meek Mill donated $30,000 to provide gifts for students and their families during the holiday season.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Fast Company Innovation Festival - Day 2

Meek Mill Launches Scholarship For Underserved Philly Youth

Rapper Meek Mill and businessman Michael Rubin have launched a $2 million scholarship fund for underserved youth in Philadelphia.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
Protestors Active In Philadelphia As Pennsylvania Ballot Count Continues

Black Philadelphia Voters Credit 'Ancestors' For Election

Philadelphia's Black voters reflect on the 2020 election.
by Sojourner Ahebee, Votebeat
10.04.21
Election Day In Philadelphia

The Unsuccessful Effort To Discredit Philly's Black Voters

False claims about Republican poll-watcher access in Philadelphia were aimed at discrediting Black voters.
by Sojourner Ahebee, Votebeat
10.04.21
Election Day In Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Black Voters Come Through For Democracy

Black voter turnout could be a defining factor of the election, as Black Americans were disproportionately impacted by pandemic-related losses…
by Sojourner Ahebee, Votebeat
10.04.21