
Posts tagged with Malcolm Kenyatta

“Listen, young brother, you got to give yourself a chance at life.”

Why Harrisburg is feuding over a state rep’s hush-hush coronavirus test
Also, Brian Sims donated a kidney?

Dems in Philly are lining up to run for state office in 2020
The intraparty battles are starting early this year.
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Check out this short documentary about 28-year-old Malcolm Kenyetta’s historic election in North Philly
Filmmaker Tim Harris is an old college friend of Kenyatta's.

A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for state seats. Is Harrisburg ready?
Currently, Brian Sims is the General Assembly's only out legislator. That could soon change.

Permanent Protest in Philly: What’s driving the anti-Trump movement
“We are not going away. Welcome to your everyday.”

Incoming President Donald Trump and 19 Philadelphia faces of the resistance
Meet the locals leading the charge against Trump's policies.

Who’s Next community leaders: 17 young people improving Philly’s neighborhoods
Meet the people under 40 who are making Philly's communities and neighborhoods better every day.

Why Malcolm Kenyatta is pushing to improve his North Philly home
The black, gay political junkie who grew up in the projects developed a penchant for community organization.