The Philadelphia Youth Project (PYP) and YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School are collaborating to motivate, inspire, and empower the youth in Philadelphia via a dynamic conference. The “Creating A Better Tomorrow” conference is free for students and will be held at YouthBuild Philly located a... Read more...
Philadelphia Public School Closing: Gearing Up To Continue the Fight Over the last three weeks the PCAPS steering committee has been meeting to sum up our work over the last year and plan the next steps in our fight to win quality public education for all children. PCAPS is not going away. ... Read more...
Always loyal to their hometown and dedicated to community-building, the Roots are being honored with their very own mural that will be painted on a building in Philadelphia. The Roots Mural Project is part of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the largest public art program in the co... Read more...
More than half of black males between the ages of 16 and 19 are unemployed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And that’s only countingthose seeking work. Economists say legions of other young black men — nobody knows how many — have given up looking. Sitting in an empty ... Read more...