The resolution read:
entrepreneur; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker was a self-made success story, opening various soul food eateries, particularly the famed Ms. Tootsie s, and Keven Parker s Soul Food Cafe. His success expanded to oversee six distinct entities, corporate offices of The KeVen Parker Company, and even his own lifestyle brand, KPD Lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker s own achievements paved the way for future Black restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, and he continued to pay it forward by counseling, mentoring and helping others pursue their own success; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker made award-winning dishes that have been sampled by Patti LaBelle, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Mo Nique, and former President Bill Clinton. His famous Ms. Tootsie s was named the best Southern-style restaurant for three years running in Black Enterprise magazine and appeared frequently on televised food shows. The Food Network s Robert Irvine raved about his fried chicken on The Best Thing I Ever
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) Devoted longtime Philadelphia activist and former boxer Paul Earthquake Moore died Friday at the age of 62.
The former associate minister at New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church always set out to prove that sometimes it s the actions of one that can speak volumes.
The news has saddened many across the city who are familiar with his tireless work against violence, mentoring kids, and helping the poor over three decades.
Moore was active in many peace marches over the years to denounce the bloodshed on the streets amid the city s gun violence.
At one his recent marches, Moore said, It starts in the house. It starts with that mother and father unit in the house. The father s got to step up. We got to be fathers to these kids.
Devoted longtime Philadelphia activist and former boxer Paul 'Earthquake' Moore died Friday. The former associate minister at New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church always set out to prove that sometimes it's the actions of one that can speak volumes.