Black Composers, Black Principal Musicians, Black Excellence
It's not every day that people can experience a concert of just principal musicians. It is even rarer to have Black men as principal musicians.
Whitney Roberts
Whitney Roberts is a Philadelphia writer, podcaster, and content creator featured by the NAACP, Wired, NBC, and more. She contributes to outlets like TheRoot and NPR, amplifying diverse voices and stories.
These Philly Area Black Legislators Are Combating The Black Maternal Health Crisis
While there are many community and health organizations actively combatting the Black maternal health crisis here in the Philadelphia area, there is also work being done legislatively to directly address the systems and structures that allow that crisis to persist.
Black Maternal Health Matters. How Philly’s Leaders Are Making Sure Of It
To City Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Black maternal health means something.
These Maternal Care Organizations Are Fighting For A Better Future for Black Mothers
Leave it to our community to directly combat the Black maternal health crisis. While the numbers are staggering, the efforts to combat negative outcomes is inspiring.
Black Women Deserve the Soft Life
Parts of the internet nearly fell to pieces with the announcement and release of Netflix’s With Love, Meghan, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle show.
While Attacks Against Black Education Mount, These Educators Offer Solutions
The attacks on education have been evident. Teachers feel it. Schools feel it. Parents feel it. Communities feel it.
7 Non-Toxic Black-Owned Braiding Hair Brands
Y’all ever feel like “we can’t have nothing”? Because that is what the latest Consumer Report about braiding hair makes me feel like.
The Mentions: 15 Content Creators Using Their Platforms to Support Our Community
Welcome to our quarterly series: The Mentions, a series that shows love to the content creators and digital community builders in Philly.
Walking Papers: How ICE’s Tactics Echo Black Identification Harassment
Yes, Black folk, WE need to be concerned with what is happening around immigration too.
6 Black Owned Craft Studios In Philly You Need To Take a Class At
This one is for the crafty folks. The folks that don’t mind getting our hands dirty while making something we love.
Must See Black Exhibits at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show
Floral designer Rashawn Scarbo knows how to make a statement. Her floral design company, Bloom Bold Co.
Stop Freaking Out: How to Deal With The Onslaught of Bad News While Staying Informed
The sheer deluge of crisis-inducing executive orders, funding freezes, mass firings, and the dismantling of safeguards for vulnerable and marginalized communities day after day feels oppressive.
Find Black-Owned Businesses In Your Neighborhood With These Apps
We are unapologetically supporting Black-Owned every chance we get. But you may be surprised how many Black-owned businesses are in your neighborhood.
Honoring Ancestors Through Coffee: How Marquise Richards’ Coffee Launch Connects Community
This event may have been for a coffee launch, but it felt more like a celebration; a celebration of life for Richards’ grandfather, a celebration of our collective story, and a celebration of the beauty and warmth of community.
12 Black-Owned Florists For Your Next Bouquet
Do we ever really need a reason for pretty flowers?