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In Black Face or A Black Face, Mummers Should be Better
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 3, 2019 – The mummer comic performance “Made in America” was racially offensive and a continuation of a dark and disgraceful aspect of mummer history. Using a black man to depict Jay Z leading a white man on a leash depicting Mayor Kenney was as offensive as if the spoof had been done in black face. In fact, on first glance many of the African Americans who called me with objections, thought exactly that….assuming the “Jay Z” performer was in black face.
Senator Williams Applauds Reform of Philadelphia’s Civil Forfeiture Process
PHILADELPHIA, September 20, 2018 – Senator Anthony Williams applauds the City of Philadelphia’s decision to implement substantial reform to its civil forfeiture process. “For too long innocent residents of Philadelphia have been victim to an unfair process that...
Senator Williams Supports Removing Cosmetology School Requirement for Natural Hair Braiders
Harrisburg, July 18, 2018 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is sponsoring legislation that will remove the cosmetology school requirement for natural hair braiders. “The requirement for natural hair braiders to complete hundreds of hours of...
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