Launched in 1992 by the late Jerome (Jerry) Whyatt Mondesire, the Black-owned and edited Philadelphia Sunday Sun has been a mainstay community newspaper for residents of Mount Airy and surrounding neighborhoods in northwest Philadelphia. The editorial concept for the publication has always been clear: If it has to do with the Philadelphia black community, get the word out.Â
Under her six-year-long leadership of The Sunday Sun, the paper’s publisher, Catherine Hicks, has continued the vision set forth by the founder and her mentor: To be a platform of information and change. To do so, Ms. Hicks has been building even stronger community connections by expanding the paper’s footprint and content.
During her appearance on the Dishing with Patricia video podcast, scheduled to air on Wednesday, April 13th, Hicks shares why community newspapers are important, as both information outlets and employment opportunities. She also explains how The Sunday Sun has taken steps to remain a current news resource, keeping pace through its digital news reporting strengths, its podcast offerings, and its thrice-weekly newsletter. In addition, the paper posts Dishing with Patricia’s plant-based recipes every Sunday and sponsors featured programs, such as the “Millennial Voice,” with host Danae Reid, on Sundays, and the popular “Spotlight,” hosted by Kharisma McIlwaine, each Thursday. She also expressed a desire to see more women-particularly, African American women-represented in the media.
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