Tag Archives: Philadelphia

How Schools Have Become Dead Zones of the Imagination

Posted on August 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Henry A. Giroux “Some of us who have already begun to break the silence of the night have found that the calling to speak is often a vocation of agony, but we must speak. We must speak with all the humility … Continue reading →

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Brian Sims, Pennsylvania Lawmaker, Silenced On DOMA By Colleagues Citing ‘God’s Law’

Posted on June 28, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Mollie Reilly An openly gay lawmaker was silenced by colleagues on the Pennsylvania House floor Thursday when he attempted to speak about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. State Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) … Continue reading →

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How long it takes to cover rent in major U.S. cities

Posted on April 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Matthew Tarpey Most experts agree that about one-third of your salary should go toward paying rent. Unfortunately, in some cities that’s a tough goal to achieve. Using data from Economic Modeling Specialists International, along with average rent costs provided … Continue reading →

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Soul Train: Gladys Knight & The Pips – I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Posted on February 5, 2013 by The Soul Brother

This past Friday would’ve been Don Cornelius’ 77th birthday. He was a pioneer, a trailblazer at a time of turmoil in the USA. Soul Train was a Saturday staple the must watch family show of the week. Soul Train was … Continue reading →

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