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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.
The 2024 Election results are in. Before anyone steps up to shape their lips to speak or their fingers to type any suggestion that Black folks are somehow included in the blame for this, save it.
What did Erykah Badu say? “Sistas, how y'all feel? Brothas, y'all alright?” But seriously, are you ok? It is ok if you're not ok. This particular election season has been a draining and exhausting one.
It’s officially Election Day! The polls are open from 7am today until 8pm. While our elections are safe and secure, problems on election day can and do arise.
Question: I’m at my polling place - what do I do next?
“The Working Families Party is a national political movement and a bottom up third party organization,” said Mitchell when we caught up with him at our collaborative Vote Or Else event.
In recent years, allegations of voter fraud have become increasingly relevant in our political landscape. Research indicates that election-related litigation—cases related to elections being taken to court—has tripled over the past decade.
Mural Arts Philadelphia and Show Up Strong partner to boost voter turnout in West Philly ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election.