Honoring Philadelphia’s first group of all Black Male teachers in core subjects, the freshman teaching cohort at Martin Luther King High School, and the staff and administration for prioritizing the issue of underrepresentation of Black Male teachers in Philadelphia.

Honoring and congratulating students, educators, staff and families of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School for their selection as a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education, a significant and well-deserved honor, and affirming their hard work to create a vibrant, inclusive, and academically rigorous school built upon on the pursuit of social justice and the arts.

Honoring and recognizing Rita Addessa, a fierce and fearless activist for social justice and a transformative leader, who as the longtime Executive Director of the Pennsylvanian Lesbian and Gay Task Force played a critical and impactful role in the fight for the rights and opportunities for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.

Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the FunTimes Magazine, a community-driven magazine focused on the African Diaspora.

Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate and Governor Tom Wolf to pass House Bill 1419, known as the ?Dignity for Incarcerated Women? Act, intended to improve conditions and treatment of pregnant people in Pennsylvania?s jails and prisons.

Recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Jesse Bermudez who is remembered as a ?local patriarch of Latin music? for his humility and commitment to uplifting marginalized, multicultural communities through the power of music

Honoring the outstanding and historic achievement of the George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team for becoming the first team in the School District of Philadelphia to earn a spot in the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals Competition.

Recognizing and honoring MISKEEN ORIGINALS? and its co-founders for over 20 years of producing wearable works of art during Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2022.

Designating the week of Sunday, October 9 through Saturday, October 15, 2022 as ?Italian American Heritage Week? in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Deana Martin as the Grand Marshall of the 2022 Philadelphia Italian American Parade.

Recognizing the Drexel University Black Alumni Council for the release of its first book, ?A Legacy to Share, Navigating Life?s Challenges and Celebrating Our Greatest Achievements.?