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Doom Scrolling, Mental Health, and This Political Moment
You wake up, check your phone, and in seconds, the day’s headlines flood your mind: another mass shooting, another Supreme Court ruling gutting fundamental rights, another climate disaster in Los Angeles.
14 Black-Owned Nail Shops in Philly
One thing we appreciate is a good set of nails. Nothing like leaving the shop with a new color, shape, or a little (or a lot of) razzle-dazzle.
Find Black-Owned Businesses In Your Neighborhood With These Apps
We are unapologetically supporting Black-Owned every chance we get. But you may be surprised how many Black-owned businesses are in your neighborhood.
Narrating Our Legacy: The Importance of Storytelling in Black Culture
Storytelling holds an irreplaceable place in Black culture, serving as a vital means of preserving history, ancestry, and heritage.
The Federal Budget Cuts That Will Hurt Penn and Temple University
There are some policy choices that announce themselves with fireworks—think tax cuts or healthcare overhauls—and then there are those that slip in under the radar, quietly reshaping the future before most people realize what’s happened.
Honoring Ancestors Through Coffee: How Marquise Richards’ Coffee Launch Connects Community
This event may have been for a coffee launch, but it felt more like a celebration; a celebration of life for Richards’ grandfather, a celebration of our collective story, and a celebration of the beauty and warmth of community.
Gov. Shapiro says ‘PA is on the Rise’ – Despite Vast Political Change at the Federal Level
Democratic Governor, Josh Shapiro, wants to double down on “common-sense” initiatives by expanding Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 budget.
12 Black-Owned Florists For Your Next Bouquet
Do we ever really need a reason for pretty flowers?
What Happens to Chinatown Now?
The collapse of the Sixers’ proposed arena in Chinatown was a foreseeable disaster.
Wi-Moto Nyoka: Redefining Horror and Sci-Fi Through Inclusive Storytelling
While mainstream media often marginalizes diverse voices, Wi-Moto Nyoka is carving out a vibrant space for BIPOC artists in horror and science fiction.
The 33rd Annual African American Children’s Book Fair Brings Together Literacy and Community
Child literacy and community care go hand in hand and nowhere was that more true than at the 33rd Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.
A Black History Month Pep-Talk
Ok, y’all, bring it in. It’s time for a pep-talk, Black History Month edition.
Philadelphia’s Homicide Rate is Plummeting. Why Won’t the Narrative Change?
In 2024, Philadelphia’s homicide rate fell to its lowest level in a decade—a stunning 40% drop from the previous year and a sharp decline from the city’s recent high of 559 murders in 2021.
90’s Fine: Black Cinema Week at The Philadelphia Film Society
The Philadelphia Film Society is hosting Black Cinema Week. As part of their Curated Film Series, the Philadelphia Film Society will be showing a selection of Black films with the theme “Black 90s”.