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How a 1775 Meeting At a Philadelphia Tavern Launched America’s First Antislavery Society
The first meeting of an antislavery society in the United States was held in a Philadelphia tavern in 1775 and was recently commemorated at the…
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Who Are Some of the Most Notable Black Philadelphians Throughout History?
Philadelphia has a rich and vast Black history with many influential names who are not often included in school textbooks, writes Charles Barkley for Philadelphia…
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Remembering the Legacy of Philadelphia Judge and Civil Rights Icon A. Leon Higginbotham
When it comes to historical Black icons in Philadelphia, the name A. Leon Higginbotham is often forgotten, but his legacy is a strong one, writes…
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How a 56-Year-Old Visionary is Rebuilding Pottstown from the Concrete to the Code
Deb Spence has sat in the seats of power, and she has slept on the literal pavement of the streets those seats govern. At 56,…
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When is Appropriate to Use ‘Black’ vs. ‘African American?’ Reader’s Digest Writer Provides Some Insight
Black people have been called many things throughout history, from “Negro” to “colored” to “Black” and several more derogatory terms. In 1989, civil rights activist…
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Smedley Elementary in Frankford Set to Make History At 2026 UCA Nationals in Florida
Smedley Elementary School will make history when it becomes the first inner-city mastery school to compete at the UCA Nationals in Florida later this month.…
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How a West Philadelphia Theater Kid Grew Up to Become a Veteran Hollywood Production Designer
For nearly 50 years, Wynn Thomas, 72, has built a career as a Hollywood production designer. After recently winning an honorary Oscar back in November,…
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Drexel After-School Program Provides Creative, Integrated Learning Approach for All Involved
Drexel University’s after school program, Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance, has provided children with valuable tools and knowledge about how science, technology, engineering, art, and…
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Philadelphia’s Traveling Museum Showcases Black Art Collectors
The Museum of African American Art Collections in Philadelphia is presenting its first exhibit at the Awbury Arboretum in East Germantown, writes Elizabeth Wellington for…
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First-Generation College Student Credits Temple University With Helping Him Soar
Navigating life as a first-generation college student can be a tough ordeal. That was the scenario Gregory Jackson found himself in a couple years ago.…
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Two Historic Philadelphia Churches Continue to Serve As Cornerstones of Faith After Centuries
Standing nearby each other for centuries, Philadelphia’s Christ Church and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church continue to serve as the spiritual home for many…
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Roundhouse Reimagined Offers Ideas on Repurposing Former Police Administration Building
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and Docomomo US/Greater Philadelphia recently partnered to host Roundhouse Reimagined, a half-day symposium showcasing responses to a call for…
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Accessories Brand Founded By Society Hill Entrepreneur is Inspired By Black Culture, Vintage Fashion
Hymn is an up-and-coming brand by Society Hill entrepreneur Mary Lynn Harris. Her items are inspired by her Black heritage and culture, as well as…
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This North Philly Restaurant’s Menu Has a Narrative With Nearly Every Dish
At Honeysuckle in North Philadelphia, the goal is not just to feed customers’ bellies with delicious food options, but to also feed their minds with…
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$50,000 Grant Boosts WEALTH Collective’s Fight Against Home Appraisal Bias in Philadelphia and Beyond
The WEALTH Collective has received $50,000 from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia to support its efforts to eliminate home appraisal bias locally and beyond,…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur Launches New Program to Connect Black Women Founders With Resources, Capital
Tanya Morris, the founder of Philadelphia-based entrepreneur resource organization Mom Your Business, has launched a new program designed to help uplift fellow Black women entrepreneurs,…
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Philadelphia to Honor Late Black Philly Silhouette Artist With New Historical Marker Next Year
The name Moses Williams may not be familiar to many, but it likely will soon as the late Philadelphia artist will be getting a new…
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Who Is Philadelphia Eagles Associate Performance Coach Autumn Lockwood?
Growing up, football and change has been the two constants that have guided Autumn Lockwood’s life, writes Abigail Cuffey for Women’s Health. A soccer player…
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