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Solving the problem of prison overcrowding | Solomon Jones
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Solving the problem of prison overcrowding. July 07, 2015. WHEN NIGHT fell on Independence Day, I stood outside with my children and watched fireworks fill the evening sky. As I did so, I contemplated the meaning of freedom here in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence. To read the rest of this column on prison overcrowding. Illustration by: Richard Harrington. To learn more about Solomon. Independence Day in red white and black. As a people, we must put books before bars. March 29, 2017.
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Solomon JonesAxisPhilly Archives - Solomon Jones
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Land Bank: Blessing or curse? April 17, 2014. AS A MEMBER organization in a coalition called the Campaign To Take Back Vacant Land, the Women's Community [.]. MIMIC: Ex-offenders mentoring boys of color. April 11, 2014. IT SEEMS so long ago now, the life of drug dealing, violence and retaliation that Edwin Desamour [.]. Questions on the Edward Snowden leaks. March 23, 2014. THE EDWARD SNOWDEN leaks came with claims of patriotism, but when I look at Snowden, it's hard [.]. March 01, 2014. Why we must vote.
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My mother danced at my wedding | Solomon Jones
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My mother danced at my wedding. May 09, 2015. WHEN MY MOTHER danced at my wedding, it culminated a lifetime of teaching me that love is an action. She took action and believed in a curious little boy who wanted to love and be loved. She acted on her belief that if she filled me with confidence, I would grow to be more than others expected. She cried her tears privately, bore her losses nobly, and portrayed strength ably, even when she was at the end of her rope. When I veered away from the path God l...
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As a people, we must put books before bars | Solomon Jones
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As a people, we must put books before bars. June 08, 2015. I’M STARTING to fear for the future of Philadelphia’s children, because education seems to have taken a back seat to imprisonment. At least that’s what it looks like to me. Why else would City Council consider Bill No. 150406, which would empower the city to spend $7.27 million to buy land at 7777 State Road? To read the rest of the story. Solomon Jones is an Essence bestselling author and award-winning columnist. He is the creator and editor...
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Solomon launches GoFundMe campaign for #Justice. September 05, 2016. Blacks are 2.5 times more likely than whites to be shot and killed by police. In recent [.]. Hillary Clinton Exclusive Interview. April 21, 2016. I spoke with Democratic Presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton in a one-on-one interview on my radio show on [.]. Solomon interviews Commissioner Richard Ross. January 23, 2016. Top 5 Live-Tuesday December 22. December 22, 2015. Top 5 Live-Thursday December 17. December 17, 2015. Top 5 Live-...
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My mother danced at my wedding. May 09, 2015. WHEN MY MOTHER danced at my wedding, it culminated a lifetime of teaching me that love is an action. She [.]. Voting while black: Lessons from Hillary. April 15, 2015. In what is probably the biggest non-surprise in electoral politics this year, former Secretary of State Hillary [.]. Common cannot love away racism. April 07, 2015. You know who I really feel sorry for right now? Common. Now on paper, there’s really no need for [.]. March 02, 2015. When I used ...
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