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Check Out Some of Philadelphia’s New Black-Owned Businesses
To celebrate Black History Month, FYI Philly put local Black-owned businesses into the spotlight, report Ducis Rodgers and Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Two Locals Brewing…
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Tattooing Industry Pioneer Jacci Gresham Was Recently in Philadelphia, Inspiring Many
Jacci Gresham was the first Black woman to open her own tattoo shop in the United States, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now…
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Celebrate Black History Month In First-Ever Art Showcase At Hyatt Centric Hotel
Hyatt Centric is honoring local Black artists in celebration of Black History Month with a first-ever art showcase of its kind, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for…
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Owners of Booker’s Restaurant, Bayou Lounge in West Philly Want to Redefine Black Ownership in the Community
When local entrepreneurs Tracey and Cheri Syphax announced their official ownership of Booker’s Restaurant and Bayou Lounge in West Philadelphia last March, they did so…
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Celebrate Black History Month at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
February marks Black History Month, and as a result, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be celebrating with a series of events and activities that…
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These Are Some of Philadelphia’s Most Anticipated Early 2024 Restaurant Openings
There are a plethora of new restaurants, bars, and cafes already set to open in Philadelphia this year, and some of them are already generating…
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Quinta Brunson To Receive Temple’s 2024 Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award
Actress and West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson will be the 2024 recipient of the Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award later this year, writes Amanda…
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From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has Changed Over the Last 75 Years
Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir…
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Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Receives New Preservation Funding
For 134 years, the historic Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has sat at Sixth and Lombard streets in Society Hill, and it was recently…
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New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction
A new multi-year project was recently unveiled at the Independence Seaport Museum called “Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River,” writes Rayna Reid Rayford for…
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Philly RiSE Program Aims to Diversify Real Estate Industry, Build Housing Wealth in Historically Underserved Communities
Black Squirrel’s Philly RiSE program aims to diversify the real estate industry and build housing wealth in communities of color by helping developers of color…
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West Philly Native Quinta Brunson Wins Emmy Award For Role On ‘Abbott Elementary’
Actress Quinta Brunson did something that hasn’t been done in over 40 years when she was named the Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actress…
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Once Homeless, Arlan Hamilton Launched VC Firm and Visits Philly To Promote New Book She Authored About Her Journey, Advice on Success
Arlan Hamilton was able to find success when she was at her lowest. She was homeless when she launched Backstage Capital in 2015, a VC…
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For Haitians in Philly, Nationwide, Soup Joumou is a Symbol of Freedom and Independence on New Year’s Day
While many foods may be associated with good luck, one food in particular is linked with the concept of freedom: soup joumou, writes Sabrina Vourvoulias…
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New World Cafe Live Board Chair Paralee Knight Wants to Increase Awareness, Inclusivity of Philadelphia’s Music Scene
Paralee Knight becomes the new board chair of World Cafe Live this month, succeeding Lori Landew in the role, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. World…
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Philadelphia To Celebrate Kwanzaa With First-Ever Kinara Display At City Hall
For the first time in the city’s history, a kinara will be displayed outside Philadelphia City Hall in celebration of Kwanzaa, writes Michaela Althouse for…
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Growing Interest in Her Creations During Diner en Blanc Prompts Philadelphia Woman to Launch Her Own Business, Jlux Charcuterie
After years of bringing a charcuterie board she made to Philadelphia’s Diner en Blanc and getting lots of interest, Robyn Baxter decided to start her…
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The Heritage West Community Archaeology Project Digs Up the Past, History of West Philadelphia’s Black Bottom Neighborhood
The West Philadelphia community members joined forces with Penn faculty members and students over the last four months to carefully dig below the surface and…
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