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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.
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.