Archive for January 2018
Philly should say no to ‘safe-injection’ sites
After Philadelphia saw 950 people die from overdoses through September of last year, the city wants to green light safe-injection sites. Those are places where you can BYOD — bring your own drugs — and shoot up with medics nearby. Advocates say safe-injection sites save lives by preventing overdoses. But, in my view, “safe” and…
Read More Join us Wednesday January 24th to Pray For The City!
Philadelphians will don Eagles gear in a show of unity to pray for success in the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl bid, and to pray against the opioid crisis that has overtaken our city. We’ll pray for our leaders and seek direction as we stand on the compass at the center of City Hall. This powerful…
Read More Solomon on CNN talking Trump, s—hole countries, and the Democratic response
Praise 107.9 FM host Solomon appeared on CNN with Brooke Baldwin to talk about Trump’s assertion that African countries, Haiti and El Salvador are s—hole countries. Democrats, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, to censure Trump for his remarks. Solomon Jones is an Essence bestselling author and award-winning columnist. He is the creator and…
Read More If you’re not active against Trump, you’re part of the problem
I’m concerned that our president is only now being denounced as a racist. It’s not that Donald Trump doesn’t deserve that label. It’s just that those currently criticizing Trump’s racist tendencies have spent too much time in denial. We should not have needed numerous sources accusing Trump of calling African countries shitholes to determine he…
Read More Larry Krasner Exclusive w/ Solomon Jones
Praise 107.9 FM host Solomon Jones lands the first exclusive interview with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner just two days after Krasner fired 31 people in his office.
Read More Krasner talks exclusively to Solomon Jones after controversial dismissals
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner forced 31 people out at the District Attorney’s office, prompting criticism from some and celebration from others. In an exclusive interview with Praise 107.9 FM host and Daily News columnist Solomon Jones, Krasner explained his motivations. “We did it because this is an office in need of culture change,” Krasner…
Read More Ekow N. Yankah w. Solomon Jones (Praise 107.9)
Author Ekow N. Yankah discusses his New York Times editorial “Can My Children Be Friends With White People?
Read More Cheryllyn Branche’s ancestors were sold into slavery to save Georgetown. Listen to her story
Cheryllyn Branche joins Solomon at Praise 107.9 FM to tell the powerful story of her ancestors, who were among 272 slaves who were sold to keep Georgetown University afloat. It’s a story of sin and salvation, confrontation and forgiveness. Ultimately, it’s the story of us all. Photo: Cherylyn Branche addresses leaders at Georgetown during a…
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