Tag: philadelphia
Rattling the Bars: Debbie Sims Africa Released from Prison after Serving 40 Years
Debbie Sims Africa is one of the “Move Nine” who were charged and convicted for the murder of a police officer in 1978. Black Agenda…
Occupy ICE Protesters Camp Outside Philadelphia Office, Despite Police Repression
The growing Occupy ICE movement demands the abolition of the abusive War on Terror-era agency. In Philadelphia, protesters are camping outside the Immigration and Customs…
Philly Locals: It’s Time to Shut Down Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery
After a series of explosions, the largest oil refinery on the East Coast said they were shutting down. But then they declared bankruptcy and said…
Philadelphia Activist: ‘Oil Refinery Explosion Literally Rocked the Very Foundation of my Community’
The refinery is set to shut down after an explosion that could have killed millions, but at Netroots Nation 2019, Philly Thrive member .O says…
Family of Police Shooting Victim Confronts Progressive Philly DA Larry Krasner
The family of police shooting victim Khalil Lawal confronted Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner over the questionable way that the so-called “Progressive Prosecutor” has handled several…
Looting in Philadelphia stretches to second night, dozens of people arrested
A second night of looting unfolded in Philadelphia, with more businesses damaged, after mostly young people forced their way into retail stores. Wakisha Bailey with…
Biden says U.S. “working round the clock” to free American Hamas hostages
President Biden on Friday spoke for over an hour with the families of 14 Americans who are missing following Hamas’ attack on Israel. At an…
Don’t let your boss use your ‘dream job’ as an excuse not to pay you
The Philadelphia Art Museum is an icon of the City of Brotherly Love, and there’s no shortage of art lovers who wouldn’t consider a chance…
Donkey of the Day – Goons Trying To Step To Drake In Philly
Charlamagne awards Donkey of the Day to an alleged “goon” who tried to step to Drake at his concert in Philly! #BreakfastClub ** (Disclaimer: This…
Philadelphia 76ers Stop Sevyn Streeter From Performing – Donkey of the Day (10-27-16)
The Philadelphia 76ers invited Sevyn Streeter to sing the national anthem at their season opener. Two minutes before she was going to go on they…
Why The Starbucks Arrests Are a Problem
The arrest of two men in Philadelphia at a Starbucks created quite the buzz, but was the buzz for any good reason? Is there really…
Philly Police Commissioner Bows to Political Pressure
At first Commissioner Ross supported the completely calm and appropriate actions of his officers and then suddenly backpedals and says he should NOT have said…
We Survived an Earthquake Ranting About Starbucks
In this episode of Off the Cuff podcast: Mike, Dave and the UPP survived an Earthquake (thanks Canada) during our recording of the show where…
