10 Black-Owned Bookstores in Philly
These booksellers often do more than pedal page-turners, they are often meeting places, study spaces, and community activation and engagement agents.
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Let’s Talk About the Real MVP of the Presidential Debate
The September 10th Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump was, well, a lot. The 90-minute debate, moderated by ABC News’s David Muir and Linsey Davis, was held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
What Did Janet Say?: Why “They Said” Only Furthers Misinformation
Kamala Harris has an Indian mother and a Jamaican father. She is biracial and identifies with both of her parent’s heritages as it says in her official White House bio that she is the “the first Black American, and the first South Asian American” to occupy the office of Vice President.
We Need Open Streets Back in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's recent experiment with its Open Streets program has demonstrated the transformative power of reclaiming public spaces for pedestrians and community activities.
Philly’s Little Free(dom) Libraries Fight Back Against Book Bans
The Little Free(dom) Libraries launched during Black History Month as a collaboration between The Philadelphia Public Library, Little Free Library, and Visit Philadelphia. Originally, the thirteen little libraries placed around the city featured banned books by Black authors.
Ten Tuesdays Till The Election: I just got out of jail. Can I vote?
There are a lot of folks wondering this, whether for themselves or their family members or friends. Many folks might plan not to vote because they view their former record or even their current status as a barrier to casting their vote.
The Full Court Press to Engage Black Male Voters
Black male voter engagement events have been off the charts this election cycle. Recently, in Philadelphia, the More Than a Game event was hosted by voting rights groups targeting Gen-Z black male voters.
Ten Tuesdays ‘Til The Election: National Voter Registration Day Edition
What is Voting? Voting is how we make decisions about who will lead our community, state, and country. When you vote, you’re choosing people to represent you, like a president, mayor, or city council member. You might also vote on new laws.