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3232Philadelphians React to Derek Chauvin Verdict
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https://templeupdate.com/philadelphians-react-to-derek-chauvin-verdict/#respondSun, 25 Apr 2021 15:30:33 +0000https://templeupdate.com/?p=25237Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. View More » ]]>Nearly a year later, chants for justice now turn into shouts of celebration. Across the country, people reacted to the news of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Things were pretty quiet in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening, but some made their way to City Hall. One group of people decided to make their…
]]>https://templeupdate.com/philadelphians-react-to-derek-chauvin-verdict/feed/0Black History on Temple University’s Campus
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https://templeupdate.com/black-history-on-temple-universitys-campus/#respondThu, 21 Feb 2019 15:20:38 +0000https://templeupdate.com/?p=18909View More » ]]>Temple University Main Campus is no stranger to Black history. In celebration of Black History Month, here are four spots that have particularly notable historical ties to iconic Black activists and events. Mitten Hall: Opening in 1931 as a spot for dances and other social events, Mitten Hall hosted a John Coltrane performance in 1966. Coltrane was a famous American jazz saxophonist.
]]>https://templeupdate.com/black-history-on-temple-universitys-campus/feed/0Stadium Stompers Hold Press Conference to Protest On-Campus Stadium
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https://templeupdate.com/stadium-stompers-hold-press-conference-to-protest-on-campus-stadium/#respondTue, 27 Feb 2018 21:21:03 +0000https://templeupdate.com/?p=16313View More » ]]>The Stadium Stompers, NAACP, and the Black Clergy of Philadelphia held a press conference Tuesday morning in protest of Temple’s proposed multi-purpose facility. The conference was held on the corner of 15th and Norris Streets next to Geasey Field, which is the proposed site of the facility. Representatives that spoke feel that the project will be disruptive to the daily lives and comfort of the…
]]>https://templeupdate.com/stadium-stompers-hold-press-conference-to-protest-on-campus-stadium/feed/0Former NAACP President Mondesire Dies
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Former Philadelphia NAACP President Jerry Mondesire passed away Sunday night surrounded by family and friends.
The 65 year old died after suffering a reported brain aneurysm while receiving dialysis Friday, and was then transferred to Thomas Jefferson Hospital, where he would pass away two days later. View More » ]]>Former Philadelphia NAACP President Jerry Mondesire passed away Sunday night surrounded by family and friends. The 65 year old died after suffering a reported brain aneurysm while receiving dialysis Friday, and was then transferred to Thomas Jefferson Hospital, where he would pass away two days later. Mondesire’s career began long before his run as NAACP President, as a City Desk Editor at the…