Culture
Doechii, Black Hair Connectivity, And Where To Get Some Good Feed-In Braids in Philly
Doechii is having a dream 2024. After a major performance with Tyler The Creator during his two-day festival, Camp Flog Gnaw, Doechii’s name and presence are being felt across the culture as her star continues to rise.
Soft Covers and Bold Finds: A Night of Art and Thrifted Fashion
Browsing through her collection that evening, I was amazed by how carefully and calculated each item had been chosen. From bold, flashy patterns to understated neutrals, I felt there was something for every taste.
These Kendrick Lamar Lyrics Are Your Energy All 2025
“I'm way too important I'm way too important I'm way too important to ever let you slide on me again.”
Attacking Voting Apathy With Comic Books
This latest issue takes on voting, emphasizing the power younger voters hold. Allen discusses how many feel as if their voice doesn’t matter, resulting in apathy and disengagement.
What Did Janet Say?: Why “They Said” Only Furthers Misinformation
Kamala Harris has an Indian mother and a Jamaican father. She is biracial and identifies with both of her parent’s heritages as it says in her official White House bio that she is the “the first Black American, and the first South Asian American” to occupy the office of Vice President.
She BaddDDD: Sonia Sanchez Celebrates Her 90th Birthday
This month, Sonia Sanchez, the revered poet, playwright, professor, prolific speaker, and longtime Philadelphian, turned 90 years old. She is considered a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and one of the mothers of the Black Arts Movement.
Before We Let Go: An Ode To Frankie Beverly
How many of us have felt electricity shoot through our spine just hearing the three intro notes of Before I Let Go? How many of us have vivid memories of finding our places on a dance floor, in a line on the street, or in some grassy park to electric sliding to Before I Let Go?
On Beyoncé’s Internet? Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation
A viral story claimed Beyoncé would perform at the DNC; attendees sharing soundcheck clips exposed the misinformation online.
When Grief Blossoms: Blair Nesmith’s Artwork Makes Everyone Sunny
You’ve seen Blair Nesmith’s work. You might not have realized it, but you’ve definitely seen it. Walking around Philly, scrawled on walls and surfaces, on buses, even as album art and t-shirt designs.
16 Black Museums, Memorials, and Historic Sites In Philly You Should Visit
Philadelphia is the home of many museums and historical sites. As one of the United States’ oldest cities, there is barely a corner of the City of Brotherly Love that isn’t steeped in history or relevant in some cultural way.
When a Celebration of Activism is a Celebration of Community
Hannah-Jones, who goes by the Ida Bae Wells on social media as a modern tribute to the activist, was present for the celebration and did a reading from The 1619 Project as well as a live discussion of Wells-Barnett’s legacy with the creator and facilitator of the event, Jeannine Cook.
Betrayal, worry, and grief: UArts Community Speaks Out after its Sudden Dissolvement.
UArt’s dissolvement comes just 6 months after the closure of the oldest arts institution in American history, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. UArts sudden shut down leaves its students scrambling and its community grief stricken.
For Tamir Harper; Community Building Is Everybody’s Job
“It is not a job of the folks that are on the ground doing advocacy work to reach out to government. It is time for government to get out of the shiny building with the nice office and chairs and meet people where they are to do the work.”
CultureFest Embodies All the Best things about Philly in the Summer
What happens when you combine the joy of a block party, the style of a fashion show, the feels of a family reunion, and all wrapped up into a full-out celebration of Black culture?
Drip Or Flip? Trump Sneakers Make a Scene @ Sneaker Con
Trump's “Never Surrender Hightop” signature sneaker quickly sold out.