Richard Allen
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How Philadelphia Invented Modern America — and Why It Still Matters
While most American cities have a history, Philadelphia has a blueprint. Much of the concepts that are common in American society — from public libraries…
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The Haitian Revolution’s Hidden Impact on Philadelphia’s Black History
For generations, Philadelphia has proudly defined itself through the story of the American Revolution. But hidden beneath the city’s familiar history is another revolutionary connection:…
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This Black History Month, Get to Know Some of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers
During the colonial-era United States, a number of Black leaders were fighting for the freedoms they were being denied. While the names George Washington and…
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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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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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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Host Historic Walking Tour Event May 19
On Sunday, May 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host a walking tour that allow visitors to step back in time. With its…
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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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