Culture
Patrice and Garry: Advocates for Marriage Equality and a Future Without Penalties for People with Disabilities
As Garry aptly puts it, “It’s not just about us, it’s about everyone who deserves to love freely and without fear of losing everything.”
Dolio the Sleuth: Bridging Bluegrass, Hip-Hop, and Storytelling
Lawrence Durant, better known as Dolio the Sleuth, is a dynamic artist whose music defies categorization.
The Plug: February Artists Opportunities
hilly creatives, artists, and those dreaming to be; this one is for you. Our team scoured the city, from local organizations neighborhood galleries for some of the best opportunities to start or support your art.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Man Behind the Magic: The James Dupree Story
Growing up in the Philly projects, the lack of resources stifled a precocious Dupree. This prompted Dupree to move with his grandparents, providing him access to higher-quality education and opportunities.
Black Music City Grant Preserves Black Music History and Paves The Way For Today’s Artists
We had a chance to speak with Debora Charmelus, Project Manager of Black Music City, as she reflects on the program’s impact, milestones, and vision for empowering the next generation of artists.
Tim “PKSparkxx” Gladden: From Philly to Nintendo Stardom
Gladden’s playful gaming persona is balanced by maturity, stepping up to address trolling during co-op gameplay.
The Download, Wrapped
2024, what a year. Since our launch, we’ve covered everything Philly including artists and creatives, events and Black history, the ongoing arena debate and one of the most unprecedented Presidential races in US history.