Back from the Bye: Q&A with Brandon Graham and Jihaad Campbell
"I just want to be that example. I want these young guys to see that no matter what happens; injuries, setbacks, even doubt, you keep showing up."
Benzii Diaz
Benzii Diaz is a wellness coach, anti-trafficking advocate, and former athlete. A survivor, she empowers women through fitness, safety, and storytelling, highlighting underrepresented voices in sports and community life.
Changing the Playbook: How ‘Philly Phantomz’ are Leading a New Era
From those scrappy beginnings, the Phantomz have grown into a force not just on the field but in the community, creating a lasting platform for women athletes in a sport that often overlooks them.
In Appreciation Of Philly’s Black Publications
At a time when media consolidation and shrinking local newsrooms threaten diverse storytelling, these publications stand tall, carrying forward a tradition that is as urgent today as it was a century ago.
Pilates, Plunge and Purpose: Inside Coach Zha’s Wellness Revolution
“My vision is bigger than me. I want to show people what happens when you take a chance on yourself, even when it feels impossible."
The Black-Owned Gems of Reading Terminal Market
It didn’t take long for me to find what I came for: the Black-owned businesses that give this historic market its flavor, its rhythm, and its soul.
Game Day, Our Way: Black Girls Love Football Brings Culture to the Field
While football has always been tradition, excitement, and culture woven together under stadium lights, for too long, many women, especially Black women, have been left on the sidelines of the fan conversation. That’s what Black Girls Love Football (BGLF) hopes to change.
Philadelphia Prepares for Baseball’s Biggest Stage
The game represents something larger: an opportunity to reckon with history, deepen connections, and open doors for the city’s next generation. That sense of reflection and responsibility anchored the latest “Dialogue on the Diamond” panel, hosted at Temple University.
How Freeway Turned A Health Crisis Into Investment In Philadelphia
"You come for the music, you leave with a health checkup or information about a program that could change your life."
A Call To Community: The Ebony Canal Centers Black Maternal Health And Care
The Ebony Canal wasn’t just a film, and this wasn’t just a screening. It was proof of what happens when vision meets a community ready to rise to it.
“She’s Coming Home”: How Philly Is Preparing for the WNBA in 2030
For most cities, a new franchise means business deals, ticket sales, branding strategies. For Philly, it means a shift in identity.