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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.
After Cancer-Causing Toxins Found in Popular Braiding Hair, Philly’s Braid Wearers Sound Off
Across races and cultures, hair is used as a tool for expression. This is overwhelmingly true within African American culture. Synthetic braiding hair is commonly used by Black women as a means of protective styling.
Philly History - Muslims in the City and Ramadan
Philly inhabits a diverse array of citizens that melds it into the boiling pot we know and love. One of the most unique demographics is its thriving Muslim population.
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.
Photojournal Series: Black Present within South Philadelphia
When I say introspection, I mean it in the sense of observation of one’s own disposition as a black person in a space; where one is and where one came from historically (henceforth, I can only speak for myself).
10 Places to Break Your Fast
The holy month of Ramadan is nearing its halfway point and spiritual alignment is in the air!
Mayor Parker’s Big Budget Is a Bold Bet as Trump’s Cuts Loom
Philadelphia stands at a precarious intersection, balancing aspirations of renewal against the harsh reality of diminishing federal support.
Gran Varones: Louie Ortiz-Fonseca and a Decade of Documenting Queer Latinx Stories
For the past decade, Louie Ortiz-Fonseca has been amplifying the voices of Black and Brown queer communities through Gran Varones, a digital storytelling project blending personal narratives with pop culture history.
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.
The Briefest History on Grills
There’s nothing new under the sun. That includes the cyclical trend of donning Grillz and tooth gems.
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.
8 Black Philly Stylists and Salons For the Best Curly Cut
A stylist that knows how to properly care for our hair, whether it falls in spirals or blooms in an afro, are Godsends.