Parents, students slam high-stakes testing at opt-out forum
Among the lineup of speakers at a forum on high-stakes testing Thursday night, two young people stepped forward to share firsthand knowledge of the toll that the state’s annual standardized assessments...
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A March to End Poverty
On Saturday, April 4th PPEHRC joined Reclaim MLK PHL and 15 an Hour Now Philadelphia outside of New Vision UMC Church at Broad and Westmoreland for a march to the OIC Building at Broad and Thompson. As...
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The 8th Annual May Day USA March, Rally and Celebration
MAY 1 – The 8th Annual May Day USA March, Rally and Celebration here in Philly at Clark Park! FROM THE 8-HOUR DAY TO THE FIGHT FOR $15 – WHEN WE ORGANIZE WE CAN WIN! Unbeknownst to many Americans, May...
View ArticleMark Webber Invites everyone to the 2015 US Social Forum!
Actor and filmmaker Mark Webber grew up as a homeless youth on the streets of Philadelphia. Mark invites all of us to join the US Social Forum in Philadelphia or San Jose this June. Register or donate...
View ArticleUS Social Forum 2015: The Real Philadelphia
We the people of Philadelphia are building another world. We are tearing down the walls that keep us divided and weakened. We are building a powerful and inclusive movement that recognizes “Your Fight...
View ArticleShane Claiborne Invites Everyone to the 2015 US Social Forum
Shane Claiborne is a founder and board member of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. As a student,...
View ArticleHuman Hotel: Help House People During the USSF!
Stay with your people in Philly! HUMAN HOTEL is connecting visiting US Social Forum Philly guests to like-minded Philly residents willing to host them. The cost of being hosted for the 3 nights (June...
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Exciting News! Immortal Technique & Rebel Diaz Performing at the USSF
We are very excited to announce that the US Social Forum Philly will feature performances by Immortal Technique and Rebel Diaz! Immortal Technique Born in a military hospital in South America, Immortal...
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Philly Is Baltimore March
On April 30th, members of Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign and US Social Forum Philly joined the Philly is Baltimore March through Center City. Photo Credit: Harvey Finkle...
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Rally to announce #MarchForOurLives at 2016 DNC – Philadelphia
On May 28, 2015, Cheri Honkala of the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign (PPEHRC) and German Parodi of Disabled in Action of Pennsylvania, Inc. (DIA) announced a new “March for Our Lives” to...
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