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.
The elections have come and we wait for the tallies to be completed. We have all been inundated with text messages about who to vote for, donating, and more.
On paper, the case for the stadium appears enticing. Proponents tout thousands of construction jobs, increased downtown foot traffic, and the transformative allure of a state-of-the-art sports venue. But peel back the glossy renderings, and the cracks begin to show.
Accused of at least 26 counts of sexual misconduct, twice impeached, accused of allegedly inciting a riot, and still elected as the leader of the free world.
“Friendsgiving”, an event a lot of us have been doing forever now with an actual name, is becoming more popular.
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.
As Americans, we expect to hear it during every major presidential election. We heard it in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and now in 2024. The validation and confirmation that, again, Black Americans are continuously on the right side of history. But at what cost?
Philadelphia-based multimedia artist Rashid Zakat pushes creative boundaries in his latest exhibition, Uses of the Ironic, currently showing at the Asian Arts Initiative.
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.
Unlike last time, the president-elect plans to use his power through executive orders to call for a national emergency, and then use the military to remove people.
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.
king waves. The final section of the book was a journey to hear directly from Palestinian people. This journey was taken some time before the recent human rights atrocities happening now.
One intern said, “I remember growing up, going to block parties and having so much fun at them. There was always food and music and it just made sense that this is how we can make sharing all of the stuff we learned more fun for people to hear.”
The Bean2Bean coffee shop transformed into a creative haven for a unique roundtable event, featuring Philadelphia’s own Paolo (PJ) Agbay and Nazir Wayman—two insanely talented photographers whose work captures the essence of Philly.
No stress (pun intended), one of the best ways to reduce stress, relax the body, and clear the mind is with a good yoga flow. For those who have never tried yoga, its more than just a course in stretching, it's a practice that incorporates body movements in combination with medication.