The clergy group, long an activist voice for the African American community, cited the jobs, training, and business growth as reasons for giving their support.
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity endorsed the construction of theon Tuesday, saying the project offers huge opportunity to Black residents and to the city overall.
He called the arena “a once in a lifetime opportunity” to infuse a troubled part of Market Street East with a giant private investment, and added, “We cannot afford to throw away our shot at this critical time in our city’s history.”He and Sixers representatives signed a memorandum of understanding that bound the team to key promises — including that 40% of food-and-beverage concessions at the arena would be Black-owned.
, led the failed opposition to the city’s tax on sweetened beverages, and backed an earlier bid by the Sixers to build a basketball stadium on the Delaware River waterfront. Collier said the decision on the endorsement was reached after a long process of reflection and soul-searching, and with the recognition that the clergy group occupies a position of trust in the community.of Chinatown’s outspoken opposition to the project
“We 100% support resources going to the Black community, but not at the expense of Chinatown, at the expense of our community,” he said.said he doubts the team’s promises of new jobs, big spending and revitalization will come true, calling the arena “a bad deal for our community and a bad deal for the city.”who was among the Chinatown leaders who met with the Black Clergy, said he and others fully support greater Black employment and opportunity.
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