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The Fire Still Burns from the MOVE Bombing in Philadelphia
On May 13, 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on its own citizens. Eleven people, five of them children, died in that fire. Sixty-one homes burned to the ground. The target was MOVE, a radical Black liberation group.
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.
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.
Bruh, You Good?: 10 Free Ways Black Men Can Prioritize Self-Care
Have you been struggling to make time for yourself? Taking care of yourself is essential for maintaining overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked due to societal expectations of strength and resilience.
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.
SEPTA Is Collapsing. The Question Is Whether Pennsylvania Will Let It
Something consequential is happening in Philadelphia. SEPTA, the region’s public transit system, is facing a financial crisis so severe that it’s planning to eliminate nearly half of its service
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.
What Should I Do If ICE Comes to My Door?
There’s a lot of fear in Philly right now. People are hearing stories—neighbors getting picked up, ICE showing up at doors again. Some people are afraid to go to work, to send their kids to school, or even to open the door.
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.
The Tariff Trap: How Trump's Trade War Could Gut Black-Owned Businesses
Donald Trump is betting big on tariffs.
What Are Your Rights If You Are Protesting in Philadelphia?
People in Philly have always spoken up; for justice, for safety, for their neighborhoods. Whether it’s marching in the street, gathering at City Hall, or holding a sign on the corner, protest is part of how we make change.
The Sound of Black Philly: How Philadelphia Became a Powerhouse for Black Music and Entertainment
Philadelphia’s rich music scene, from Lil Uzi Vert to Frankie Beverly, cements its status as a powerhouse for Black music and culture.
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.
The Disappearing Ink of Black Journalism
If a story is told but no one listens, does it matter that it was told at all?