Teresa Emerson

Hannah Williams (center) Photos courtesy of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly By Kharisma McIlwaine For two weeks this summer, a group of rising fifth through eighth graders traded their usual routines for something different—a chance to sing, dance, act, create digital art, and get an inside look at the performing arts.

12 Jul 2026 By Patricia Marshall Harris Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons. I love the beach, warm sunshine, fresh food, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. For years, I looked forward to maintaining a beautiful tan all year long—even escaping to tropical destinations during the winter months to soak up every ray of sunshine. Then one trip to Negril, Jamaica changed my perspective.

George E. Johnson Sr., who founded Johnson Products Company, is photographed at his company on the South Side of Chicago, Jan. 8, 1973. (Chicago Sun-Times via AP) By Corey Williams and Aisha I. Jefferson associated press CHICAGO — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago.