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Rep Elijah Cummings: Progressive Leader Passes and Remembered at 68

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Elijah Cummings has passed on October 17th 2019 after a long battle with heart disease and other challenges at the age of 68. Cummings was a 12 time Congressman from Baltimore, Maryland and a champion for civil rights and reform.

The Democratic chairman of the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee, his committee was in charge of the early impeachment proceedings currently facing President Donald Trump. He has been a member of Congress since 1996, joining the House of Representatives in a special election beating a wide field of 7 to achieve the seat. Since then he was successful reelected 11 times, never earning less than 68% of the vote for the seat.

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and fellow Democrat said of Cummings “In the House, Elijah was our North Star. He was a leader of towering character and integrity, who pushed the Congress and country always to rise to a higher purpose, reminding us why we are here. As he said whenever he saw that we were not living up to our Founders’ vision for America and meeting the needs of our children for the future: “We are better than this.”

During his time in Congress, Cummings was also a member of the Task Force for Health Care Reform, co-founder and chairman of the Congressional Congress on Drug Policy, Congressional Arts Caucus and the After School Caucuses. In addition to these membership he was also a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and was a leading progressive. He was also a champion for improvement in Baltimore.

In addition to his recent publicity as a member of the impeachment proceedings, Cummings was a central figure in the investigation into steroid use in Major League Baseball, at one point famously cornering Mark McGwire with his line of questioning.

Jump to :21 in to see Cummings go after McGwire

Despite his longterm and strong affiliations with the Democratic Party, Cummings could establish relationships across the aisle. Rep Troy Gowdy (R-SC) was one such friend, and in an op-ed for the Washington Post described his relationship with Cummings.

“He was a fighter. He was a more than formidable political opponent. He could punch hard. And then the hearing would end, and life would begin. He was my friend, and it is that part of life working with Elijah that I will remember and cherish the best and the longest.”

The Congress and country are both saddened and lessened by the loss of Elijah Cummings. His leadership and teachings however have left a path for both Congresspersons and citizens to follow that will help continue to build the better America that Cummings tirelessly strived for.

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Frazier Smith Wins YCS Indy!!!

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Photo Credit: Konami

Congrats to Former YCS Champion Frazier Smith from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for taking first place in the Ultimate Time Wizard Tournament this weekend using his HERO Frog Deck!

Checkout IMNerd Podcast as Frazier breaks down his road to 1st place.

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41st Annual Candlelight Vigil Anniversary Celebration for Co-Founder Margaret ‘Mom’ Wells

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Philadelphia, PA – One Day at a Time (ODAAT) hosts its 41st Annual Candlelight Vigil Anniversary Celebration for Co-Founder Margaret ‘Mom’ Wells and includes a community concert with special guests and performers featuring Philly’s favorite’s Wallo and Gillie, vendors, free food, and a resource fair at the Met Philly. The theme of the 41st Annual Anniversary is, ‘One Love, One Philly’ which ODAAT invites the community to address the urgent issues of gun violence and recovery to celebrate the resilience and diversity that defines us as a people. 
One Day at a Time is a non-profit organization that works consistently to provide services to those suffering from addiction. ODAAT President Mel Wells stated‘For decades we’ve had a candlelight vigil to remember those who passed away due to HIV/AIDS and gun violence. In honor of this tradition, we are continuing the legacy of my mother ‘Mom’ Wells who was the guiding light in helping people fight their addictions and pursue the road to recovery. We invite the community to be a part of this free celebration in remembrance of what Philly can be if we keep loving each other and pursuing peace in the streets’.
The annual community concert and resource fair brings together families, loved ones, neighbors, and friends to remember those they’ve lost and celebrate life in a fun-filled and safe environment. 

On-site resource tables will be available including free HIV/STD testing, employment opportunities, and more! Now more than ever, we are proud to stand with Mayor Cherelle Parker under the One Philly, A City United anthem as we celebrate this event themed, ‘One Love, One Philly’. 

Press is welcomed and encouraged to attend, please RSVP to teresa@tmlfirm.com
General Information:
Date: WednesdayJune 26, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: (Indoors and Outdoors) – The Met Philadelphia, 858 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Traffic Note, the Street will be blocked off on Popular Street.
General Ticket Reservation is Required for Entry: https://odaat.ticketleap.com/2024-candlelight-vigil/
Social Media #’s:  #odaat, #odaatphilly #onephilly #onelove

Corporate Sponsors: Thomas Jefferson University & TJUH System, Aetna, Trooper Foods, Caron Foundation, Bradley & Bradley Associates, The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, The Philadelphia Foundation, Community College of Philadelphia, The Southeast Council of Philadelphia.

Community Partners: Senator Sharif Street, Urban Affairs Coalition, NOMO Foundation, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, Philadelphia Councilman Jeffrey Young, Jr., District 5, OHS-Office of Homeless Services, DHH – Department of HIV Health, CEG- Community Expansion Grant from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice & Public Safety, SCA- Single County Authority, PHS – Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, PAD- police assisted diversion program, DBHIDS – Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual dis-Abilities, The Preparedness Program.

About ODAAT: One Day at a Time is dedicated to serving low-income and homeless men and women and their families in the Philadelphia area who are afflicted by addiction and HIV/AIDS. One Day at a Time Recovery, Inc. offers drug and alcohol services to individuals seeking shelter and support in their recovery efforts. ODAAT’s many program services can include case management, classes and workshops, HIV rapid testing, HIV Education and Prevention Services, Food Bank, outreach, and special events. odaat-philly.org

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Event Schedule 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
*Schedule to be updated accordingly throughout the event

Registration: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion, ‘Breaking the Poverty Mindset’: 3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
Moderator: Cheyenne Corin, Fox 29 Reporter
Special Performances: 4:15 PM – 7:45 PM
Hosted by: Wallo & Gillie
Music Artists: Freeway, Suzann Christine, and others to be announced during the community awards presentations.

Presentation of the Community Awards: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Award: ODAAT Guardian Angel, Awardee:  Every Murder is Real Chante Love & Tony Bell
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Award: ODAAT Guardian Angel, Awardee: Paulre Hennessy, Urban Affairs Coalition & G. Lamar Stewart, Founder of Taylor MADE Opportunities
5:00 PM – 5:20 PM | INTERMISSION: Wallo & Gillie Fireside Chat Moderated by Mel Wells, One Day at a Time
5:20 PM – 5:30 PM | Award: ODAAT Community Champion of the Year, Awardee: Pastor Carl Day
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Award: Community Partner of the Year, Awardee: Rickey Duncan, NOMO Foundation
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Award: Corporate Partner of the Year, Awardee: Dr. Keith Leaphart, Jefferson Health 
Special Performance: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Music Artist: To Be Publicly Announced on June 12, 2024
Candlelight Vigil: 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM 
Mel Wells, President of One Day at a Time

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Akuma in Resident Evil 2?!?!

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Originally published in April 1998 as an April Fool’s joke in EGM (Electronic Gaming Monthly), Akuma was rumored to be an unlockable character within the PlayStation original, Resident Evil 2. To unlock the famed Street Fighter character, players must play through both scenarios of the game six times, while only using a knife and handgun to achieve an A ranking in all of them. When you start the seventh playthrough, play until you reach the computer console. Instead of typing “GUEST”, players must type in “AKUMA” causing players to transform into the character.

26 years later, the April Fools joke was brought to life. Modders Captain Kashup, Snipz, and Zky created Akuma Mode, a mod for Resident Evil 2 that allows players to use Akuma, the tatsumaki, and fire ball to defeat your enemies. Find 8 special zombies for a secret ending.

Requirements: https://www.moddb.com/mods/akuma-mode 

Don’t have time to download Akuma Mode? Check out Maximillian Dood’s playthrough.

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