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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.
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.
Philadelphia’s rich music scene, from Lil Uzi Vert to Frankie Beverly, cements its status as a powerhouse for Black music and culture.
It’s no secret that the city of Philadelphia is known to be a hotbed for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Quite frankly, it has been discussed, dissected, and documented for years, and still, the STI rates in Philly show no signs of coming down.
The fight to protect Philadelphia against environmental challenges is not a new one.
As a Philadelphian, I arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, and immediately felt something click. South Africa, in so many ways, parallels the United States, even down to the struggle for independence against Britain.
Accused of at least 26 counts of sexual misconduct, twice impeached, accused of allegedly inciting a riot, and still elected as the leader of the free world.
As Americans, we expect to hear it during every major presidential election. We heard it in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and now in 2024. The validation and confirmation that, again, Black Americans are continuously on the right side of history. But at what cost?
One intern said, “I remember growing up, going to block parties and having so much fun at them. There was always food and music and it just made sense that this is how we can make sharing all of the stuff we learned more fun for people to hear.”