Tag: Black Philadelphians

In 1899, sociologist and civil rights activist W.E.B. DuBois published “The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study,” which examines the social conditions of thousands…

Literature

Philadelphia’s Black History is Highlighted in New Book

March 11, 2024

Philadelphia-based educator, writer, and historian Amy Jane Cohen has published a new book focusing on the city’s Black history and neighborhoods throughout the…

People enjoying the Independence Seaport Museum.

Museums

New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction

January 19, 2024

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…

Tag: Black Philadelphians

This Year Marks the 125th Anniversary of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ Study

Philadelphia’s Black History is Highlighted in New Book

New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction