What is summer without the festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and other fun activities to help you soak in the sun? August is a great time to step out and enjoy some of the best events Philadelphia has lined up for both locals and those pulling up from out of town.
“The triumph of the written word is often attained when the writer achieves union and trust with the reader, who then becomes ready to be drawn into unfamiliar territory, walking in borrowed literary shoes so to speak, toward a deeper understanding of self or society, or foreign peoples, cultures, and situations.”
Let’s seize the summer. From art to fun street festivals, catch the summer wave with these cool activities. ‘
Did you know that YouTube is the most-searched word on Google in 2025? Yes, you read that right. The global appetite for video content continues to grow, and YouTube has become more than just a platform. It is a daily ritual, a university, a therapist, and a creative launchpad for millions.
The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) truly marked a significant step forward for women’s football on the continent, not just in terms of on-field drama but also financially. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) substantially increased the prize money, highlighting a growing commitment to the professionalization and development of the women’s game.
One of the nation’s most prominent film festivals for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers, the BlackStar Film Festival is returning to Philadelphia this July. This annual one-of-a-kind festival has come to be recognized as a significant celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora. This event not only celebrates the works of Black artists, but also of global communities of color.
Wellness on the Waterfront: Enjoy free fitness classes along the Delaware River. Photo by BeauMonde Originals courtesy of The Delaware…
The Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival, as it was known at its inception, and now Pan-African Festival (PANAFEST), reconnects the diaspora with other Africans on the continent, promotes healing, and celebrates African culture through performances, discussions, and ceremonies.
Today, Ankara is more than fabric, it represents resilience, creativity, and the beauty of cultural exchange, standing tall as one of the most recognized hallmarks of African fashion worldwide.
Thirty-six years have passed since Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing first scorched cinemas in summer 1989. As of July 2025, its Brooklyn heat, urgent questions, and kinetic color remain intensely relevant. From Oscar debates to TikTok discussions and block parties packed with old-timers and Gen Z, the film endures, not just as a landmark of American cinema but as an annual rite and point of national conversation.
