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Philly’s Little Free(dom) Libraries Fight Back Against Book Bans
The Little Free(dom) Libraries launched during Black History Month as a collaboration between The Philadelphia Public Library, Little Free Library, and Visit Philadelphia. Originally, the thirteen little libraries placed around the city featured banned books by Black authors.
She BaddDDD: Sonia Sanchez Celebrates Her 90th Birthday
This month, Sonia Sanchez, the revered poet, playwright, professor, prolific speaker, and longtime Philadelphian, turned 90 years old. She is considered a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and one of the mothers of the Black Arts Movement.
FarmerJawn; Where Love Grows Abundantly
FarmerJawn faces repeated hate crimes, including a swastika drawn on its barn, challenging its mission of love, unity, and regenerative farming.
Stop Saying Black Men Don’t Vote
Black Americans are civically engaged, with 34.4M eligible Black voters in 2024, making them one of the nation’s most faithful voting blocs.
Beyond books: 9 ways to make the most of the Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia is one of the best urban library systems in the country. Take advantage of all that a (free!) library card can afford you, from learning opportunities to free entertainment, kids’ programs, and more.
The Block is HOT: How Structural Racism Affects Black Neighborhoods
Why do these disparities exist? Well, the short answer is racism. But to fully understand how we as a city arrived to where we are now, we must first understand our city’s past.
When Grief Blossoms: Blair Nesmith’s Artwork Makes Everyone Sunny
You’ve seen Blair Nesmith’s work. You might not have realized it, but you’ve definitely seen it. Walking around Philly, scrawled on walls and surfaces, on buses, even as album art and t-shirt designs.
The Black community is incredibly diverse. Our lessons should reflect that.
In recent weeks, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the phrase “turned Black.” Former President Donald Trump uttered those words, seeking to cast doubt on Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity.
16 Black Museums, Memorials, and Historic Sites In Philly You Should Visit
Philadelphia is the home of many museums and historical sites. As one of the United States’ oldest cities, there is barely a corner of the City of Brotherly Love that isn’t steeped in history or relevant in some cultural way.