An Invitation to Community: The Download Launch
October 16th was The Philly Download’s official launch event. It was more than just another party in Philly or a mere networking event. It represents a climate shift for the City.
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10 Tuesdays Til The Election: Why should I bother to vote?
It's a common sentiment to feel disillusioned with politics, but voting remains a crucial way to influence the direction of your community and country. Here’s why your vote still matters:
The Muting of Black Parents’ Perspectives In The Education Fight
“This country has never been together,” I listened to my then 11-year-old niece say during a class over Zoom.
Black Owned Plant and Flower Shops To Get Home Ready For Fall
Cozy season is upon us. With many of us moving indoors as the temperatures drop, we might start missing our time outside, especially all of the plants. We might want to green up our space with a new plant buddy.
Vote Or Else Connects Civics, Celebrities, And Community
Imagine opening your front door to see former Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick canvassing your neighborhood.
The Cado Market Reminds Us Who We Are On The Way To Where We Are Going
On October 5th, The Cado Market took place at Design Philadelphia. The organizers of this market drew inspiration from the historic Colored Mechanics Fair to launch their own Innovation Fair—a vibrant platform for showcasing Black artists and craftspeople.
Ten Tuesdays Till The Election: I’m a student living away from home. Can I choose where to vote?
As a student living away from home, you have the option to vote using either your school address or your home address. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:
Why Can’t Pennsylvania Legislators Fix SEPTA? The Answer is Complicated
Recent debates around SEPTA’s funding have raised alarms about its future. State legislators are under pressure to address a looming budget shortfall, but as is often the case, politics complicates real solutions.
Dear Black Women, Take Off The Cape And Take Care
In a world where Black women are disregarded and disrespected, a society where the expectation of our existence is that of a work mule and a time when people are looking for us to save them, sis, it is time to put on the cape and save ourselves.
More than A Statue: Octavius Catto And What Is At Stake on Election Day
On October 10, 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered. The man who was an educator, a minister, an activist, and one of the organizers of the first Baseball leagues, died on Election Day in 1871.
10 Cozy Black-Owned Cafes In Philly
Cafes are communal staples. They are where we go for meet-ups over baked goodies, a study session with a smoothie, or quiet time with a good book and a hot drink.
Is the Dockworkers Strike Over? It Looks Like It.
As you've probably heard, for the last week or so, America once again grappled with a dockworkers strike that brought to light the intricate web of our global supply chains and the human element that keeps them functioning.
10 Tuesdays Till The Election: Do My Parents Need to Come With Me To Vote?
Powered By Vote.Pa Our very first time voting can be both an exciting and daunting time; exciting because it feels like a right of passage as you cast your vote for the first time, and daunting due to the proliferation of misinformation surrounding voting.
Justice Jackson Wraps Her Book Tour in Philly. Philly Showed Out.
The sanctuary of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church felt more like a festive Sunday morning than a Saturday early evening. Spirits were high as excitement and joy filled the air of the largest Black church in Philadelphia.