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Troi Williams
Troi Williams is a writer, traveler, and social media strategist amplifying marginalized voices. She blends storytelling, social justice, and travel to challenge inequities and inspire community change.
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The Forgotten Black Cemeteries of Philadelphia
Black folks also founded, created, and funded their own cemeteries to pay respect to their loved ones. Today, these cemeteries still exist, immortalizing what it means to see the humanity within yourself when others refuse to see or believe in it.
Forty Years Since the MOVE Bombing, What Have We Learned?
How long does it take to heal from the trauma of someone burning down an entire city block? Forty years, perhaps?
Black Motherhood Is a Form of Survival, Resistance, and Joy
Black Maternal Health Week comes every year in April, and this year was no different.
From Segregation to Underfunding: The Lasting Legacy of Unequal Education in Philadelphia
Although Philadelphia schools officially desegregated in the 20th century, Black students today still face resource disparities, school closures, and systemic neglect.
Teaching for Liberation: Black Educators, Activism, and the Civil War’s Role in Expanding Education
The debate is finally settled: Cheyney University was the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) to open its doors in 1837, so Lincoln University can relax.
Barriers to Learning: Black Children and the Unequal Education System in 19th-Century Philadelphia
In the 1800s, Philadelphia was the epicenter of the creation of the public school system as we know it today. Unfortunately, even though Pennsylvania was part of the Union, the state was still at the forefront of upholding white supremacy and racism regarding educating Black children.