Teresa Emerson

Philadelphia

Managing Editor at The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

Wife and mother of two sons, 26 and 19. Editor, writer and graphic artist; I love great films,and great music and great people

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Simple Summer Snacks

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

Sweet, easy recipes to solve warm-weather hungerFamily FeaturesFrom lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll need to keep sweet, delicious snacks on the family menu. Make sure versatile, flavorful watermelon is always on your grocery list so you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts, drinks and beyond.
Former US Rep. Charles Rangel, who spent nearly 50 years representing New York, has died

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

In this Sept. 22, 2011 file photo, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) smiles on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)By Deepti Hajela and Cedar AttanasioASSOCIATED PRESSNEW YORK — Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94.
Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

In this image made from video, Philadelphia’s Mayor Cherelle Parker, left, honors actor Quinta Brunson with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a mural at Brunson’s alma mater, Andrew Hamilton School, which was the inspiration for her award-winning show “Abbott Elementary” Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Philadanco alum Kameren Whigham stars in ‘The Wiz’ national tour

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

The ensemble of “The Wiz” in Emerald City in “The Wiz” first national tour 2025. Photo by Jeremy DanielBy Kharisma McIlwaineKameren Whigham“The Wiz,” starring Stephanie Mills (as Dorothy), premiered in 1975 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. The vibrant, soulful reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz” became an instant classic in Black theater. With music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and a book by William F.
South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film ‘Tsotsi’, dies aged 40

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

Presley Chweneyagae accepts the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for “Tsotsi” at the Black Movie Awards, Oct. 15, 2006 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant, file)By Michelle GumedeASSOCIATED PRESSJOHANNESBURG — Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film “Tsotsi”, which won South Africa’s first ever Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, has died. He was 40 years old.
The biggest concerts and music fests in Philadelphia for Spring 2025 and beyond

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

Big musical acts, festivals and more make up Philly’s concert scene this year (Partial list)VISITPHILLY.COMWhat’s a top American city without a top-notch music scene? We wouldn’t know. Philadelphia sets the stage for music’s biggest acts to come to town with dozens of performance venues — from massive stadiums and open-air amphitheaters to intimate smaller venues.
Celebrate Black Music Month this June!

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

By NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhDWWW.ARTS.GOVJune is Black Music Month!During this month, we celebrate the enduring impact and legacy of Black musicians and their creativity on American music, culture and history. From their heads, hearts, hands, and voices emerged distinctly American art forms, never before heard or felt.
How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?

3 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

By STEVE KARNOWSKIASSOCIATED PRESSMINNEAPOLIS — Some things have changed for the better in Minneapolis since Memorial Day 2020, when a police officer murdered George Floyd. Some have not. May 25 marked five years since white Officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to pin the Black man’s neck to the pavement for 9 1/2 minutes, leading to his death. A tidal wave of racial justice protests erupted in U.S. cities.
Joan Myers Brown to be honored at the 2025 Great Stages Gala

4 weeks ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

By Kharisma McIlwaineJoan Myers Brown, a visionary dance pioneer, founded Philadanco (the Philadelphia Dance Company) in 1970 with a mission to provide opportunities for Black dancers in a field where they faced significant barriers. As a dancer, teacher, and artistic leader, Brown cultivated a world-class institution that blended technical excellence with artistic innovation, earning national and international acclaim.
‘Beyond the Gates’ is renewed as veteran Black soap actors cheer its success

1 month ago | philasun.com | Teresa Emerson

This image released by CBS shows Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree, left, and Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree in a scene from “Beyond the Gates.”. (Quantrell Colbert/CBS via AP)By Alicia RancilioASSOCIATED PRESSWhen CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans alike hailed it as a win for Black history and culture. On Monday, the first soap to feature a majority Black cast was renewed for a second season.

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