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James Lattanzi (left) and Carson Perlaki. Photo by Leon Laing.
During the pandemic, the two Harrisburg-based malls continue to struggle, but Capital City Mall in Camp Hill still thrives. Bullseye Sneaker Boutique represents one of the mall’s newest stores. Continue reading ‘Bullseye stays on target with its success’
Photo of Symone Sanders by Leon Laing.
On Nov. 29, Symone Sanders received an early birthday present. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris named Sanders senior advisor and chief spokesperson for the Vice President.
Sanders celebrated her 31st birthday on Dec. 10.
On Sept. 30, 2017, Sanders, gave a lecture in Harrisburg. The Harrisburg Chapter of The Links Inc. held the event at the National Civil War Museum. I didn’t attend the lecture, but a source says Sanders delivered an articulate speech. Before receiving her promotion, Sanders served as senior advisor on the Biden-Harris campaign, was a commentator on CNN and worked as national press secretary for Bernie Sanders. Continue reading ‘Sanders, who spoke in Hbg., receives promotion’
Doug Emhoff. Leon Laing.
“He cares about himself, and that’s it,” Doug Emhoff said about President Donald Trump. Emhoff is married to Sen. Kamala Harris. If former Vice President Joe Biden becomes president, Harris will be the first black female vice president.
Continue reading ‘Emhoff visits Biden Barn’
Freeway. Photo by Leon Laing.
With Oct. 19 being the last day to register to vote in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Be Woke.Vote held a drive-thru registration event in Philadelphia on Oct. 17. Continue reading ‘Stay woke’
Lul Kizzle. Photo by Leon Laing.
With Nov. 3 being only three weeks away in the swing state of Pennsylvania, the Ballots for the Burg event offered edutainment for a significant election.
On Oct. 10, The Black Burg, a community organization, held the voting drive/local artist showcase at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg.
Continue reading ‘Org holds voting drive/showcase’
Project 1500 II may have ended with someone activating a fire alarm, but the promoters still deem the event a success. Continue reading ‘Project 1500 returns’
Danielle Bowers (left) and her mother waited outside for Vice President Joe Biden. Bowers is a state government employee and member of the Harrisburg City Council. Photo by Leon Laing.
On Sept. 7, supporters of Vice President Joe Biden waited outside to catch a glimpse of the Democratic presidential candidate in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Continue reading ‘Biden visits Harrisburg’
Elyse Irvis of La Cultura will hold Café Negro in September. Photo by Leon Laing.
Without further ado, our calendar of events is back. Our blog encourages everyone to maintain social distancing when attending these events. For more information about these events, or to be listed on the calendar, email vigoronline03@gmail.com or send me a DM via Instagram. Continue reading ‘Calendar of events’
From left to right: Marpoe, Robinson and Kotchey. Photo by Leon Laing.
“It was a day that I hope inspires so many people who didn’t think this was possible,” Alexander Marpoe said about his rooftop event. “There was no bad vibe at that event.” Continue reading ‘They put on for their city’
Jelani Splawn (left) and Chief Robert Glenny Jr. Photo by Leon Laing.
On July 31, Rev. Martin Otto Zimmann stood at the crosswalk at Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, and he held up a peace sign. Zimmann confronted a counter protester who sat in his truck that carried a controversial confederate flag. S.O.P. (Save Our People) held a Black Lives Matter protest that day.
“As a white ally, I am still learning [the best way] how to stand with and for my black siblings,” Rev. Zimmann told vigoronline.com. Continue reading ‘A different battle at Gettysburg’
