Sgt. Cleon Brown, who has spent 19 years with the Hastings Police Department, said that in 2016 the mocking began after he took an genetic test, which revealed he was 18% African.
HAPPENING NOW: STOLEN AMBULANCE
Man accused of stealing ambulance and leading police on high speed chase through Northeast Philadelphia. All police units being alerted. Chopper 6 captures chase and crash
@6abc
#Breaking
WANTED: This is the wanted poster for 36 year old Akhenaton Jones. He is wanted in connection to the dismemberment and murder of Dominique Fells, a transgender woman. Jones is believed to be on the run.
@6abc
@PhillyPolice
Sources tell me the warrant is for 36 year old Akhenaton Jones. Law enforcement hopes he will turn himself in before they are forced to take action to find him.
@6abc
#Breaking
Gates just opened at Citizens Bank Park for game one of the
#NLCS
. Fans running to their standing only seats to get a good view.
@6abc
#Phillies
#Philly
Just spoke with
@MalcolmJenkins
👇🏽👇🏽
“I’m really excited to be back with the team. Contract situations are always a part of the business that need to be addressed. The next few days I’m going to focus solely on football and helping my team win a championship.”
@Eagles
#Eagles
For the first time in 50 years,
@6abc
has an African-American Anchor Team. In October of 2019, I joined
@rickwilliams6
at 5pm, continuing the high standards 6abc has delivered for decades. The news is what we do. But, I also understand greatly that representation matters.
@NABJ
NEW: 5 shot and 1 teen has died in shooting outside of
#Roxborough
High School. Philadelphia Police leadership encouraging parents to get more involved in their children’s lives. “Parents talk to your kids. Make sure they understand death is final.”
@6abc
#Philly
#GunViolence
There is a lot of news today, but let’s remember Philadelphia SWAT Officer Cpl. James O’Connor. The Corporal was shot and killed this morning serving a warrant. I’m told the married father of 2 was “truly one of the good guys.”
@PhillyPolice
@6abc
#RIP
Great to see
@djkhaled
. He came out to support
@MeekMill
and his push to create a fairer criminal justice system. Khaled also took time out to meet dozens of kids impacted by the system
@6abc
#Shining
#WeTheBest
-NBA STORE NYC
People first. No one has seen a player’s life on the line like this during an NFL game- it’s heartbreaking. Halting this game makes absolute sense. Prayers up for Damar Hamlin. 🙏🏽
#Bills
#BuffaloBills
As a journalist, I ask the questions. But I was surprised when the Police Commissioner had a question for me-
I believe in empowerment and lifting each other up. 🦋
#WomenSupportingWomen
The world has lost a fearless trailblazer. Barbara Walters has passed away. I took this picture in 2014 when I interviewed Walters on her last day on
@TheView
. Thank you Barbara for leading by example and paving the way for women journalists.
@6abc
@ABC
#BarbaraWalters
I am so grateful to celebrate another year! Thank you to all of those who love and support me along my journey. My goal is to be wiser and kinder year to year. 💕
#ThankYou
#CelebrateLife
To the London cabbie who found my cell phone in this huge city and drove it all the way back to my hotel— THANK YOU. I already adored this city and now I have one more reason. The people are so kind. 🇬🇧
@6abc
#SharrieToLondon
#Eagles
Together again! It’s been a while since we have all been in the
@6abc
studios. A big hug to our
@aliciavitarelli
who is back after taking time to focus on her health!
Last full day on Safari and it’s all about the lions 🦁!
Six lions plus their mother were all in this tree. I was so close I could hear this one breathing. It was a beautiful sight but my heart was pounding ❤️
#Safari
#Tanzania
#ComingToAfrica
Thank you Daddy. From the very beginning I’ve known your kindness, guidance, discipline and love. I never needed Batman or Superman. You have always been and still are my HERO. Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures giving light and love. ✨
#HappyFathersDay
#Love
Back to School! 🌟
Grateful to pursue my master’s degree at
@Penn
in Mental Health Counseling. I love being a journalist. I also want to use my voice to combat mental health stigmas. 🫶🏽
*17th Grade: 1st Year Grad School
*Age:NYB-NoneYa Bizness 😆
#Philly
#MentalHealth
ANCHOR ALERT!🚨
I am thrilled to welcome
@GrayHall6abc
as the new co-anchor on Action News at 10pm! Glad to share the anchor desk with such a professional. Please help me welcome Gray to the night shift!
@6abc
It’s Not a Goodbye!
Jeannette has an opportunity to move to DC to be with her husband, so she is on the move! It’s been great making a new friend and having her as a colleague at
@6abc
. Continued success
@msnewslady
!
#Philly
What a surprise! I took my young cousins up to New York for their first visit to the city and look who we had a chance to see! Thanks
@RobinRoberts
for being so kind and taking a moment to say hello. Of course, we love you in Philly!
@6abc
#Philly
#GMA
#Family
A big welcome to
@Brittany_Boyer
! She’s our newest meteorologist here at
@6abc
. It’s her first time with us at 5pm!
@rickwilliams6
. Say hi 👋🏽 and welcome her to the team!
Priorities: Vote. ✅
Stood in the rain to vote early. A big thank you to these musicians who kept us entertained! I waited in line 1 hour and 20 minutes. Then it took 10 minutes to carefully cast my ballot. Smooth process & worth every minute.
@6abc
#Vote
#Philly
#2020Election
A full house on this historic day in the city of Philadelphia. Cherelle Parker is being inaugurated as the city’s 100th mayor. She is the first woman and first Black woman to be elected to the office.
@6abc
#Philly
#Philadelphia
A
#Philadelphia
police officer was assigned to an Eid al-Fitr celebration when she heard gun shots and saw a teen armed w/ a rifle. The officer fired her weapon striking the teen. She then transported the wounded teen to the hospital. This is the assault rifle
@6abc
#EidAlFitr
Happy Birthday to Ahmaud Arbery. My thoughts are with his family. As a journalist, I want the facts and details. As a human being, I am hopeful for a world of respect, equality and justice. 2.23 miles
#IrunwithAhmaud
#RunWithMaud
What an inspiration. I haven’t been this interested in reading someone’s memoir in a while.
#WillSmith
is truly brilliant. He understands the power of vulnerability. I admire it. Great to finally connect w/ this
#Philly
legend. Congrats on the new book- keep climbing!
@6abc
GMA!! Those letters say it all. I am so excited & grateful to be invited to do the Pop News segment on
@GMA
Saturday & Sunday. Philly, I’ll be on during the 10am hour Sat & the 8am hour Sun on
@6abc
talking all things entertainment & pop culture! Thanks
@EvaPilgrim
for the s/o!💛