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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”.
Naomieh Jovin: Bridging Generations Through the Lens of Art and Resilience
Naomieh Jovin’s photography, inspired by Avedon and Arbus, reflects technical skill and resilience, connecting generations through art.
Keith Hamilton Cobb Talks “American Moor” and Why This Art Is Needed Now
We had the pleasure of speaking with actor and theatremaker Keith Hamilton Cobb about his acclaimed play, American Moor, which recently concluded its successful extended run at Philly's Lantern Theatre.
How Philadelphia Plans To Fight Back Against the New Administration’s Most Harmful Orders
Philadelphia City Council held its first hearing following the Trump administration’s inundation of executive orders.
Best Reactions to The Eagles Heading to the Super Bowl
It’s official. The Philadelphia Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl. The Birds beat the Washington Commanders 55 to 23, which earned them not only a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs at the big dance, but also the title of NFC Champions.
Destiny Crockett: Exploring Art, Poetry, and Black Cultural Preservation
Destiny Crockett is a scholar, artist, and Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Rutgers University, blending Black feminist theory, visual art, and poetry.
Through Gabardine, David A. Gaines Explores Black Masculinity, Mental Health, and Art
At the heart of Gabardine is Gaines’s philosophy that poetry is the essence of all art and that writing, film, and acting are not separate entities but interwoven languages used to express that essence threads that together shape his artistic lens.
4 of the Best Black Owned Social Media Apps
How many Black owned social media apps are on your device right now? Many of us are using social every day and are missing out on some of the safest, most thoughtful, wont steal your data or allow disinformation on their platforms apps around.
Hidden History: Philadelphia Changed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life
Philadelphia played a pivotal part for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From his formative education to coalition building with the areas most influential voices and organizations to an encounter that would change his life, Philadelphia is one of the central places to the story of Dr. King.
7 Things You Can Do To Jumpstart 2025
Whoever said the only time you can make a change is on January 1 was misinformed.
5 Ceramicists Reshaping Philly's Art Scene
Living Philly means we are surrounded by brilliant, innovative, and unique creatives. That is true for every medium, specifically ceramics.