Understanding Black Ivy: Style & History
More than just a style, Black Ivy describes a movement, a representation of resilience, intellect, and cultural identity.
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Philadelphia’s Future: What to Expect from Mayor Parker’s Budget Address
From public safety and housing to tax reforms and infrastructure, the budget is poised to address pressing issues that have been the focus of both city officials and residents.
Stop Freaking Out: How to Deal With The Onslaught of Bad News While Staying Informed
The sheer deluge of crisis-inducing executive orders, funding freezes, mass firings, and the dismantling of safeguards for vulnerable and marginalized communities day after day feels oppressive.
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.”
8 Black Philly Stylists and Salons For the Best Curly Cut
A stylist that knows how to properly care for our hair, whether it falls in spirals or blooms in an afro, are Godsends.
Doom Scrolling, Mental Health, and This Political Moment
You wake up, check your phone, and in seconds, the day’s headlines flood your mind: another mass shooting, another Supreme Court ruling gutting fundamental rights, another climate disaster in Los Angeles.
14 Black-Owned Nail Shops in Philly
One thing we appreciate is a good set of nails. Nothing like leaving the shop with a new color, shape, or a little (or a lot of) razzle-dazzle.
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.
Find Black-Owned Businesses In Your Neighborhood With These Apps
We are unapologetically supporting Black-Owned every chance we get. But you may be surprised how many Black-owned businesses are in your neighborhood.
Narrating Our Legacy: The Importance of Storytelling in Black Culture
Storytelling holds an irreplaceable place in Black culture, serving as a vital means of preserving history, ancestry, and heritage.
The Federal Budget Cuts That Will Hurt Penn and Temple University
There are some policy choices that announce themselves with fireworks—think tax cuts or healthcare overhauls—and then there are those that slip in under the radar, quietly reshaping the future before most people realize what’s happened.
Honoring Ancestors Through Coffee: How Marquise Richards’ Coffee Launch Connects Community
This event may have been for a coffee launch, but it felt more like a celebration; a celebration of life for Richards’ grandfather, a celebration of our collective story, and a celebration of the beauty and warmth of community.
Gov. Shapiro says ‘PA is on the Rise’ – Despite Vast Political Change at the Federal Level
Democratic Governor, Josh Shapiro, wants to double down on “common-sense” initiatives by expanding Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 budget.
12 Black-Owned Florists For Your Next Bouquet
Do we ever really need a reason for pretty flowers?