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File #: 260031    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 1/22/2026
Title: Honoring and congratulating Irv Randolph for his retirement after 31 years of distinguished service to The Philadelphia Tribune and for his lasting contributions to journalism and the City of Philadelphia.
Sponsors: Council President Johnson, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Ahmad
Attachments: 1. Signature26003100
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Honoring and congratulating Irv Randolph for his retirement after 31 years of distinguished service to The Philadelphia Tribune and for his lasting contributions to journalism and the City of Philadelphia.

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WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Tribune was founded in 1884 and is the oldest continuously published African American newspaper in the United States, serving as a trusted and vital voice for Black communities in Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, Irving "Irv" Randolph was raised in North Philadelphia and graduated from Franklin Learning Center, where he founded the high school's newspaper, laying the foundation for his lifelong dedication to reporting; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Randolph pursued his passion for journalism at Penn State before transferring to Temple University, where he earned his journalism degree and helped found the student magazine Frontline; and

WHEREAS, In the early 1990s, Mr. Randolph joined The Philadelphia Tribune as Managing Editor, bringing a clear editorial mission to champion truth, accountability, and the amplification of Black voices - a mission he upheld with integrity for over three decades; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Mr. Randolph navigated the evolving media landscape with vision, embracing digital-first strategies while strengthening the newspaper's print and online journalism, ensuring its stories reached and empowered a growing and diverse audience; and

WHEREAS, Under his leadership, The Philadelphia Tribune continued to spotlight the real lives and accomplishments of everyday people in the Black community, challenge negative portrayals, and hold those in power accountable; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Randolph has acted as a mentor and builder of future generations of journalists, guiding countless young professionals who have gone on to distinguished careers at major national outlets; and

WHEREAS, Among the remarkable moments in his career, Mr. Randolph reported on transformative global events, including traveling to South Afri...

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