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.
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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.
Trump’s New Executive Orders Are a Direct Threat to Philadelphia’s Progress
On his first day back in the White House, Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of executive orders designed to undo years of progress.
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.
The Sixers Arena Deal Failure: A Lesson in Billionaire Hubris and Weak Politicians
Philadelphia woke up this weekend with a stark reminder of how billionaire developers see the city: a big chessboard on which they capture real estate and toy with local politicians.
Reversible Contraceptives: A Critical Lifeline for Reproductive Justice
It’s no secret that the city of Philadelphia is known to be a hotbed for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Quite frankly, it has been discussed, dissected, and documented for years, and still, the STI rates in Philly show no signs of coming down.
Hidden No More: Philly Honors Sadie T. M. Alexander With Her Own Statue
Sadie’s life is a life of being the first. In 1921, she became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in Economics in the United States.
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.