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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.
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?
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!