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Posted inElection 2023

The high school speech that helped launch Cherelle Parker’s political career

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Long before Cherelle Parker’s oratorical skills helped her win the Democratic primary for Philly mayor, she gave a high school speech so impressive, it helped launch her career. Delivered at […]

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