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“We don’t need permission to tell our stories.” Dr. Ayana Hardaway’s words reverberated through the gathering. The Philly-born Black feminist scholar launched her book, “From Crack Mother to Wild Flower: Writing to Transgress: The Sankofa Writing Method”

Whitney Roberts

Reflecting on his prison work, he shared how he began volunteering with programs in Baltimore with Domonique Stevenson and Marshall “Eddie” Conway — a former Black Panther — that combined political education, theater, and nonviolent communication.

Aaron Brokenbough Jr.

We don’t need a reason to support Black Business. But seeing how we are in the holiday season, we decided to talk about our favorite gifts and services worth gifting from our favorite Black-owned businesses. Here are a few members of our team’s personal picks

Download Staff

Yolande Cordelia “Nikki” Giovanni, Jr, better known as Nikki Giovanni died on December 9th. She was 81 years old. More than a writer, a poet, and a professor, Nikki Giovanni spoke and wrote for generations of Black folk, but especially Black women.

Whitney Roberts

“Friendsgiving”, an event a lot of us have been doing forever now with an actual name, is becoming more popular.

Whitney Roberts

Many of us, I hope, have a community of support during this tough time. For others, this time comes with so much estrangement and loneliness.

Toi Storr

Philadelphia-based multimedia artist Rashid Zakat pushes creative boundaries in his latest exhibition, Uses of the Ironic, currently showing at the Asian Arts Initiative.

Aaron Brokenbough Jr.

The “angry Black woman” stereotype is a racist, misogynistic stereotype. This remnant from the state sponsored human trafficking campaign known as enslavement had only one purpose; to reduce the humanity and agency of Black women.

Whitney Roberts

In a world where Black and Brown filmmakers often struggle for visibility, Kristal Sotomayor has emerged as a powerful voice in the Philadelphia independent film scene.

Aaron Brokenbough Jr.