Philadelphia’s literacy crisis has long mirrored the city’s broader educational inequities. With 60 percent of fourth graders reading below grade level, the challenge is both systemic and deeply entrenched. But amid these realities, a quiet but determined movement has taken root.
A lot of people are talking about free speech right now—and for good reason. People are getting arrested for protesting, college students are being punished, and even deported, just for speaking out. So what rights do we actually have?
These cultural moments, whether from short-form content or iconic reality TV shows, continue to echo the impact of Blackness. But at what cost to Blackness?
“I don’t like to compromise on my crafts or gifts or creative interests,” he said. “I’ve always had specific interests and they’ve never necessarily met in the same room academically. So whether it’s video, sculpture, painting, or media, I like to think about them all through a lens of poetry and th
If passed, this plan would bring real changes: buses every 10 minutes, late-night trains running again, no steep fare hikes, and more stable funding so the district can plan programs without last-minute cuts.
Williams, a West Philly native and longtime photojournalist, is showcasing his work at InLiquids' newest exhibit, “Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection.”
What happens to Black expectant people who also happen to be houseless? Cleopatra Robinson, founder of A Home From Shana wants to address that.
The game represents something larger: an opportunity to reckon with history, deepen connections, and open doors for the city’s next generation. That sense of reflection and responsibility anchored the latest “Dialogue on the Diamond” panel, hosted at Temple University.
In one of America’s oldest cities, Strawberry Mansion stands as a historic cornerstone. From athletics to entertainment, much of Philadelphia’s vibrant culture stems from the Black community that has long inhabited the residential blocks bordering the east side of Fairmount Park.
"You come for the music, you leave with a health checkup or information about a program that could change your life."
This is not just a Philly issue—it’s a Pennsylvania one. And the longer Republicans delay, the clearer it becomes that ideology is being placed above the common good.
“Horror allows us to reach into the unknown, to speak on things that often go unspoken,” said Eunice Levis. “For me, it’s about navigating liminal spaces, grief, displacement, magic, through a diasporic lens.”
John Morrison’s 40th-anniversary Boyz II Men book highlights Philly’s role in R&B history, preserving local contributions to the group’s legacy.
AI investments favor Pittsburgh, leaving Philly behind; locals wonder how tech could create union jobs, apprenticeships, and digital equity.
This year’s edition features 92 films across four jam-packed days, alongside a city-wide hum of panels, parties, and performances that reflect the urgency, intimacy, and brilliance of diasporic storytelling today.