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Quaker Activist George Lakey Arrested for Blocking Senator’s Office to Demand Gaza Ceasefire
Quakers (Friends)
Gwen • Oct 16, 2026
Quakers (Friends)

Quaker Activist George Lakey Arrested for Blocking Senator’s Office to Demand Gaza Ceasefire

George Lakey, a prominent Quaker activist, began his journey of social justice at a young age. In the late 1940s, at just 12 years old, he preached a...

Camellia L. Shaw, longtime leader at White Rock Baptist Church, dies at 91
Black Church (AME, AME Zion and CME)
Gwen • Oct 15, 2026
Black Church (AME, AME Zion and CME)

Camellia L. Shaw, longtime leader at White Rock Baptist Church, dies at 91

Camellia L. Shaw, a teacher, volunteer, and longtime church leader, has died at 91. She was known for her empathy and determination, qualities that defined her service to...

Rev. William J. Shaw, White Rock Baptist Church Pastor, Dies at 92
Black Church (AME, AME Zion and CME)
Gwen • Oct 12, 2026
Black Church (AME, AME Zion and CME)

Rev. William J. Shaw, White Rock Baptist Church Pastor, Dies at 92

Rev. William J. Shaw, a spiritual leader whose 70 years of pastoral service shaped generations of Philadelphians, died at age 92. His legacy is marked by unwavering dedication...

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