Philadelphia Marathon 2026 Cold Training for Black Runners
Running alongside people who understand both the physical demands of marathon preparation and the experience of being underrepresented in the sport can make a difference. The real advantage is not simply having someone to run beside, but knowing that when the alarm rings before sunrise and the Philadelphia streets are freezing, there are people expecting you to show up.
November’s Waiting
Wow! It seems like January was just yesterday. November signals the end of another year that flew by faster than you could say “2026.” But there is time to make it a November to remember with these stellar entertainment options.
What Black Students Need to Know About HBCU College Fair in Philadelphia
Choosing where to spend the next four years of your life is a big decision. There is tuition to think about, scholarships, courses, campus life, and, maybe most of all, whether you will feel at home there.
Kelli’s Rundown
A year after Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a Category 5, Montego Bay has put the storm’s wreckage on a pedestal. Together We Rise, a 62-foot monument by Jamaican sculptor Scheed Cole, was unveiled on the Hip Strip on October 28, the anniversary of landfall. Two giant hands lift a tree while people climb and build around it, and the whole thing is made from recycled material, including a light pole Melissa knocked down.
How Much Is LeBron James Worth to Philadelphia?
eBron James is projected to add between $250 million and $430 million in economic activity to the Philadelphia region during his first season with the Sixers, according to an estimate from the Boyd Company.
Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 to Connect Black Entrepreneurs Worldwide
As Cairo prepares to welcome entrepreneurs and investors from more than 70 countries, the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 could open new doors for Black-owned businesses across Africa and the diaspora.
“Canada has been a blessing to my family; we went from a study visa to Citizenship”
For many, migration comes with spending years away from family, children struggling to fit in, and the small adjustments that require starting over. For Ejoke, moving to Canada was a family journey that began with his wife leaving Nigeria in 2019 to pursue her studies.
How Early Zulu Society Built the Foundations of a Kingdom
When people talk about the Zulu nation, one might be forgiven if the conversation quickly turns to the life and influence of Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, commonly known as Shaka Zulu, who was both king and military leader of his people. His military reforms, political expansion and the kingdom he helped build have made him one of the most recognizable figures in African history. But Zulu society existed long before the coming of Shaka.
How Black Seniors Should Plan for Social Security COLA
Every October, the Social Security Administration announces a cost of living adjustment (COLA), and this year it is 3.6%, the largest cost-of-living increase since 2023. For the average retired worker, that comes to about $75 more a month starting in January. The headlines treat it as good news, and for most households it is.
6 Antiguan and Barbudan Authors to Read This Independence Day
Independence Day is more than a celebration of history. It is also a chance to engage with the voices, stories, and creative energy that give the twin‑island nation its character.