As a child, I was always fascinated by Black History Month. Its lessons taught me that the [...]
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Drafting a fresh blueprint for racial justice | Solomon Jones
The deadly stories of Black people harmed by America’s criminal justice system keep coming, and with each [...]
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ManUpPHL joins local church to honor Philadelphia’s gun violence victims
A Philadelphia gun violence memorial in Overbrook Farms is turning heads on City Avenue. Overbrook Presbyterian Church has [...]
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How one Capitol police officer’s experience underscores the role of race on Jan. 6 | Solomon Jones
While there are times when criticism of American policing is not only warranted but necessary, Jan. 6, [...]
Read moreA shooting in Germantown underscores the importance of ManUpPHL’s work
The gun violence crisis continues with a tragic shooting, and ManUpPHL continues the work of gathering volunteers [...]
Read moreProgram Offers Mentorship and Job Opportunities for Philly Men Impacted by Gun Violence
Program Offers Mentorship and Job Opportunities for Philly Men Impacted by Gun Violence | NBC10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LolBod3Ii4Q [...]
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It’s time to support the Black men in Philadelphia being destroyed by gun violence
In the streets of Philadelphia, young Black men are the likeliest victims of gun violence, and they [...]
Read moreManUpPHL is a Philadelphia non-profit that mentors young men to steer them away from gun violence. We are committed to changing the outcomes in our community, and we do so by connecting men to jobs, resources, and help–one life at a time.
ManUpPHL: Bringing brothers together to end gun violence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zch86LV4mnA [...]
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‘It’s Time To Man Up’: Hundreds Of Men Join Forces To Combat Gun Violence In Philadelphia
Hundreds of men joined together to say enough is enough, especially after a string of deadly shootings [...]
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Solomon Jones returns to WURD Radio and delivers commentary on 100.3 WRNB and Classix 107.9
Solomon Jones is on the move again. This time it’s back to the airwaves of WURD 96.1 FM, [...]
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I still think Jussie Smollett lyin’ … a black perspective
Now we know the price of freedom. It costs $10,000. That’s what Jussie Smollett gave the city of [...]
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Time for Democrats to refocus on beating Trump in 2020
The Mueller report was supposed to give us that gotcha moment when the dirty deeds of Donald [...]
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