Creative Opportunities May
Philly creatives! Here is another roundup of opportunities to tap into.
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From Segregation to Underfunding: The Lasting Legacy of Unequal Education in Philadelphia
Although Philadelphia schools officially desegregated in the 20th century, Black students today still face resource disparities, school closures, and systemic neglect.
Today is the LAST Day To Register To Vote In The Next Election
Yes. Today is the day. If you are reading this on May 5th, today is the LAST DAY to register for the upcoming election.
Why Philly Black Pride Matters
Philly Black Pride (PBP) hosted its 26th annual Black Pride celebration on the last weekend of April.
Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner: The Parallels Between The Sinners Juke Joint And Black Ballroom Culture
Ryan Coogler’s 5th official feature film, Sinners, has hit the theatre and stolen the hearts and attention of fans and not so frequent movie goers alike.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Steiner: Redefining the Harp for the Modern Era
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Steiner is not your traditional harpist. With a career that seamlessly bridges classical, contemporary, and pop music, she has become one of the most sought-after musicians in her field.
This Black Woman Farmer Tackles Food Insecurity And Food Deserts With Field Trips And Fresh Food Access
It was a rainy Saturday morning as a small but excited crowd gathered near a yellow schoolbus parked in front of Lloyd Hall. They boarded the bus and were taken away from the bustling boat house row, out of the city to the rolling green hills and farms of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
GENTRIFICATION IN PHILLY: GOOD, BAD, OR INEVITABLE? PHILLY THRIVE DEMANDS ‘SAFE, HEALTHY HOMES’ FOR ALL
Community advocacy group Philly Thrive, fights to preserve existing housing in Philly by supporting the Philadelphia Energy Authority’s (PEA) ‘Built to Last’ program.
Joseph Earl Thomas: Writing with Blood, Nerve, and Unbearable Beauty
Few writers capture the raw essence of coming-of-age with as much intensity and lyricism as Joseph Earl Thomas.
The Fire Still Burns from the MOVE Bombing in Philadelphia
On May 13, 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on its own citizens. Eleven people, five of them children, died in that fire. Sixty-one homes burned to the ground. The target was MOVE, a radical Black liberation group.
Teaching for Liberation: Black Educators, Activism, and the Civil War’s Role in Expanding Education
The debate is finally settled: Cheyney University was the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) to open its doors in 1837, so Lincoln University can relax.
Black Composers, Black Principal Musicians, Black Excellence
It's not every day that people can experience a concert of just principal musicians. It is even rarer to have Black men as principal musicians.
Bruh, You Good?: 10 Free Ways Black Men Can Prioritize Self-Care
Have you been struggling to make time for yourself? Taking care of yourself is essential for maintaining overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked due to societal expectations of strength and resilience.
The Producer’s Producer: How Lorna Miller Is Building a More Inclusive Film Industry, One Set at a Time
Lorna Miller didn’t just fall into producing — she manifested it.
These Philly Area Black Legislators Are Combating The Black Maternal Health Crisis
While there are many community and health organizations actively combatting the Black maternal health crisis here in the Philadelphia area, there is also work being done legislatively to directly address the systems and structures that allow that crisis to persist.