What About Your Friends?: Rules for the Best Friendsgiving
“Friendsgiving”, an event a lot of us have been doing forever now with an actual name, is becoming more popular.
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.
"I Got A Lot To Be Mad About”: How The Angry Black Woman Stereotype Silences and Kills
The “angry Black woman” stereotype is a racist, misogynistic stereotype. This remnant from the state sponsored human trafficking campaign known as enslavement had only one purpose; to reduce the humanity and agency of Black women.
“I will NOT let these people step on my joy”: Ta Nehisi Coates on Truth Telling
king waves. The final section of the book was a journey to hear directly from Palestinian people. This journey was taken some time before the recent human rights atrocities happening now.
5 Black-Owned Yoga Studios in Philadelphia
No stress (pun intended), one of the best ways to reduce stress, relax the body, and clear the mind is with a good yoga flow. For those who have never tried yoga, its more than just a course in stretching, it's a practice that incorporates body movements in combination with medication.
OPINION: Keep Black Folks Out Of It
The 2024 Election results are in. Before anyone steps up to shape their lips to speak or their fingers to type any suggestion that Black folks are somehow included in the blame for this, save it.
Post- Election Check-In For Black Folks
What did Erykah Badu say? “Sistas, how y'all feel? Brothas, y'all alright?” But seriously, are you ok? It is ok if you're not ok. This particular election season has been a draining and exhausting one.
They Not Like Us: Maurice Mitchell on Why The Working Families Party Is Not Like Other Third Parties
“The Working Families Party is a national political movement and a bottom up third party organization,” said Mitchell when we caught up with him at our collaborative Vote Or Else event.
DJs At The Polls Brings Joy To Election Day
Imagine going to vote on Election Day and seeing the Cha Cha slide outside of your local polling place. It’s a likely reality this Election due to the efforts of DJs At The Polls.
An Invitation to Community: The Download Launch
October 16th was The Philly Download’s official launch event. It was more than just another party in Philly or a mere networking event. It represents a climate shift for the City.
The Muting of Black Parents’ Perspectives In The Education Fight
“This country has never been together,” I listened to my then 11-year-old niece say during a class over Zoom.
Black Owned Plant and Flower Shops To Get Home Ready For Fall
Cozy season is upon us. With many of us moving indoors as the temperatures drop, we might start missing our time outside, especially all of the plants. We might want to green up our space with a new plant buddy.
Vote Or Else Connects Civics, Celebrities, And Community
Imagine opening your front door to see former Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick canvassing your neighborhood.
More than A Statue: Octavius Catto And What Is At Stake on Election Day
On October 10, 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered. The man who was an educator, a minister, an activist, and one of the organizers of the first Baseball leagues, died on Election Day in 1871.
10 Cozy Black-Owned Cafes In Philly
Cafes are communal staples. They are where we go for meet-ups over baked goodies, a study session with a smoothie, or quiet time with a good book and a hot drink.
10 Tuesdays Till The Election: Do My Parents Need to Come With Me To Vote?
Powered By Vote.Pa Our very first time voting can be both an exciting and daunting time; exciting because it feels like a right of passage as you cast your vote for the first time, and daunting due to the proliferation of misinformation surrounding voting.