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"Shaheed Rucker: (re)Covering the Iconic" exhibit flyer.

African American Museum in Philadelphia Opening New Exhibit: ‘Shaheed Rucker: (re)Covering the Iconic’ Dec. 20

December 20, 2024

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) will debut a new exhibition, “Shaheed Rucker: (re)Covering the Iconic” on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in the…

Chairs and other furniture at Mid-Century Furniture Warehouse

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Port Richmond’s Mid-Century Furniture Warehouse To Close

February 29, 2024

Mid-Century Furniture Warehouse in Port Richmond is set to close its doors in early March, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Philadelphia Played a Significant Role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life. Here’s How.

February 20, 2024

Though he was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, the Philadelphia area played a significant role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and…

Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech in 1965, speaking out against Girard College's segregation.

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A 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Outside Girard College Resonates With This Philadelphia Family

October 3, 2023

Learley and Curtis McAllister were 12 and 9 years old, respectively, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech outside of Girard College in…