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Members of unions and community groups rally for a people's budget

Our Statement on Mayor Cherelle Parker's FY 2025 Budget Address

March 14, 2024
There's much to commend in Mayor Parker's proposed budget. We are happy to hear about investments in: - community-led violence prevention - youth...
Bishop Dwayne Royster speaks as a members of the assembled Coalition to Defend Democracy applaud

Coalition to Defend Democracy Forms to Fight Act 40, Defend Philly Voters

March 13, 2024
On Wednesday March 12th a coalition of labor and community organizations gathered at Bethel AME Church to launch the Coalition to Defend Democracy...
Nikki Grant speaks at a podium alongside community organizations calling for a Philly budget prioritizes working people

Community Organizations Rally for a Philly People's Budget

March 12, 2024
Today we joined city workers and community organizations to demand that City Hall stand with the working people of Philadelphia, not Big Business. A...
David 'Dawud' Lee smiles against the backdrop of a blue sky

You Cannot Contain Those Who Do Not Submit: Remembering David ‘Dawud’ Lee

March 11, 2024
A tribute by Sean Damon. “At the risk of seeming ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love.” ― Ernesto...
David "Dawud" Lee sits in front of a poster

‘With Absolute Love’: Remembering David ‘Dawud’ Lee

March 5, 2024
A tribute from Kris Henderson Mentor. Brother. Restorative Justice Practitioner. Community Builder. Uncle. Revolutionary. Friend. On Thursday...