NewCORE

01/21/2025

On the evening of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, NewCORE again collaborated with WHYY News Inc. to convene 2025 Conversations of King: The Destiny of America. A brilliant panel [Rev. Dr. Marshall Mitchell, Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, and attorney David Oh], effectively moderated by Asst Dean Rev. David Brown of Klein College of Media and Communications of Temple University of respected thought leaders, offered robust and passionate reflections of interest and benefit to all. Special thanks to Dr. John Smith, Principal, and Deborah Bennett, Strategic Project Coordinator for the hosting School of the Future

10/25/2024

Greeting, Friends of Anoint The Vote Initiative

Sunday 7pmET - TO THE BATTLE STATION

Please invite any and all Black Men in your life to join our national Win With Black Men call featuring our 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama. America is at a critical juncture and positioned to make history and preserve Democracy. Our Black men are beckoned to rise to the occasion, make good trouble, and prosecute evil. Our kings will protect our Queens on every level!! You must RSVP to join in the work RSVP at: www.winwithblackmen.org

Also, let's share it on social media once in session on Sunday evening

10/23/2024

Tonight! On Wednesday, October 23rd, we will be hosting an free NBA Opening Night Watch Party featuring the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers at King’s Cafe (218 W. Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA) from 7 PM to 11 PM. This event is all about community, connection, and celebration, and we’re pulling out all the stops with free food and drinks, dynamic conversation, and a lineup of powerful speakers. Moderated by Bakari Sellers, with participation from Kevin Liles, Jeff Johnson, Michael Ealy, and special guests, we are building a space for Black men to gather, share, and uplift one another.]

RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtbop2vjc23wf4BCdlX-WAGYV4Emgj2KHIeubRtkNX--DhoA/viewform

09/17/2024

06/14/2024

We are nearly at capacity but will accommodate you if you quickly submit your RSVP www.penn.museum/juneteenth

06/10/2024

Mayor Parker, Secretary Mumin, and Loraine Ballard Morrill hope that you will join us. You simply have to RSVP for our Juneteenth Honors Program? www.penn.museum/juneteenth

06/10/2024

Did you remember to RSVP for our Juneteenth Honors Program? https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.penn.museum/calendar/336/juneteenth?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews__;!!IBzWLUs!X8cyxzjO1Oc6r_t1JYu7vJDQXiP4mxM7mCuDw7JaIgGqh410NAp-DZKutxV5hGDDC3Uu8xzh44IkiY3m$

05/27/2024

YOU'RE INVITED
Free Admission https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.penn.museum/calendar/336/juneteenth?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews__;!!IBzWLUs!X8cyxzjO1Oc6r_t1JYu7vJDQXiP4mxM7mCuDw7JaIgGqh410NAp-DZKutxV5hGDDC3Uu8xzh44IkiY3m$
Forum Philly Juneteenth Honors Program
Saturday, June 15 | 2–4pm
Penn Museum Harrison Auditorium
Forum Philly, in partnership with the Penn Museum, will commemorate the importance of June 19, 1865, the day that marks the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.

We proudly present our 2nd annual Juneteenth Honors Program, spotlighting the achievements of Philadelphia K-12 students and educators who have participated in Juneteenth-related programming and projects in their schools.

Dr. Khalid Mumin, Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. will give the Keynote Address.
Our very special Mistress of Ceremony is Loraine Ballard Morrill

The 2024 Juneteenth Schools Initiative (24JSI) reaches thousands of students in more than 30 schools across the region. The Honors Program will recognize Forum Philly’s partners: school districts across Philadelphia and Delaware County.

04/03/2024

Let us come together in Sacred Assembly to remember and continue the ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Meet us at Sharon Baptist Church tomorrow evening, 6:30p, April 4th [marking 56 years since he was martyred]

04/03/2024

Did you remember to register for the What Would Martin Do/Say? free forum on Economic and Workforce Development Opportunities? Seats are filling fast! Register at required

An Economic and Workforce Development Opportunities Forum for Black & Brown Emerging Adults

03/28/2024

What Would Martin Do/Say? Forum on Economic and Workforce Development Opportunities, 12:00p, Thursday, April 4th at the Perelman Auditorium of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2525 Pennsylvania Ave. in Philadelphia This free forum intends to serve Black & Brown Emerging Adults interested in Economic and Workforce Opportunities. Be advised that Mayor Cherelle Parker, Cong. Dwight Evans, Sen. Art Haywood and Sen. Vincent Hughes are expected to give remarks.

Note that registration is required https://what-would-martin-do-say.eventbrite.com

For your convenience and sharing, a flyer is attached.

Secondly, you are also encouraged to attend and promote the companion event Sacred Assembly of Constructive Lament, which will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. that evening at Sharon Baptist Church, 3955 Conshohocken Ave. in Philadelphia. This is an opportunity to lament with hope, reflect thoughtfully, enjoy inspiring song, effectual prayer and enduring fellowship. Likewise, a flyer is attached.

Thank you for considering and acting upon my request,

An Economic and Workforce Development Opportunities Forum for Black & Brown Emerging Adults

03/27/2024

What Would Martin Do/Say? forum on Economic and Workforce Development Opportunities scheduled 12:00p, Thursday, April 4th at the Perelman Auditorium of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This free forum intends to serve Black & Brown Emerging Adults interested in Economic and Workforce Opportunities. Note that registration is required

An Economic and Workforce Development Opportunities Forum for Black & Brown Emerging Adults