The Made in America dust-up that embroiled hip-hop mogul Jay-Z mounted in a public relations war against the Kenney administration was about much more than the festival being held on the Ben Franklin Parkway. It was about the ongoing fights that are driven by gentrification, race, and class. In communities across the city and the nation, black residents […]
The Made in America Festival isn’t leaving Philadelphia, or the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. After days of controversy, the Kenney administration said Monday the mayor had reached an agreement with Jay-Z’s entertainment company to continue to host the festival here and address Kenney’s concerns about holding the large-scale outdoor Labor Day weekend event. The mayor is […]
The Made in America festival is a multicultural platform that represents strength, freedom of speech, and perseverance for artists and music lovers. Philadelphia, an iconic city, represents those ideals. The location is integral to the pulse of the festival. The [Benjamin Franklin] Parkway is a cultural arts center that is symbolic to the more than […]
Made In America Labor Day Weekend Closures! “Made In America” will cause street closures on a big stretch of the Ben Franklin Parkway from 20th street all the way to 31st street, which will not only affect the Parkway but MLK Blvd. and Spring Garden as well. A lot of streets are closed in the […]
CeCe’s Sound Off! A reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer is asking Mayor Michael Nutter to ban Jay Z from using the N-word at his upcoming “Made in America” festival next weekend, in which Jay is behind. The writer feels that since Mayor Nutter attacked Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper for using the word; he should […]
Jenkins’ Hit Anthem “Awesome” Held at #1 for 11 Consecutive Weeks on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart and the Single Remains at #1 in Listening Audience at Gospel Radio The Best of Both Worlds Moves Up Three Spots This Week to #5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart (Chicago, IL – August 31, 2012) […]
