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Ayouba Swaray (he/they) is a multidisciplinary artist and producer contributing to Philly arts and culture. They’re developing the Afro/Indigenous-Futurist comic The Organ Trail and short film City of Deferred Dreams.
Ryan Coogler’s 5th official feature film, Sinners, has hit the theatre and stolen the hearts and attention of fans and not so frequent movie goers alike.
Philly inhabits a diverse array of citizens that melds it into the boiling pot we know and love. One of the most unique demographics is its thriving Muslim population.
The holy month of Ramadan is nearing its halfway point and spiritual alignment is in the air!
As we reach the precipice of a complete political upheaval, talks of revolution have flooded the public consciousness.
We had the pleasure of speaking with actor and theatremaker Keith Hamilton Cobb about his acclaimed play, American Moor, which recently concluded its successful extended run at Philly's Lantern Theatre.
Growing up in the Philly projects, the lack of resources stifled a precocious Dupree. This prompted Dupree to move with his grandparents, providing him access to higher-quality education and opportunities.
This latest issue takes on voting, emphasizing the power younger voters hold. Allen discusses how many feel as if their voice doesn’t matter, resulting in apathy and disengagement.
On October 24th, protesters came out in droves for the Philadelphia City Council’s hearing on the proposed Sixers Stadium in Chinatown.
On October 5th, The Cado Market took place at Design Philadelphia. The organizers of this market drew inspiration from the historic Colored Mechanics Fair to launch their own Innovation Fair—a vibrant platform for showcasing Black artists and craftspeople.
UArt’s dissolvement comes just 6 months after the closure of the oldest arts institution in American history, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. UArts sudden shut down leaves its students scrambling and its community grief stricken.