Line up your March calendar
As the caterpillar of winter is about to turn into a spring butterfly, March events are heating up with an abundance of lively music, storytelling, and spoken word.
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The Language of Black Communities: Dialects, Slang, and Vernacular – Keeping Traditions Alive in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities
Among Black communities, the uniqueness of language is deeply interwoven into the fabric of their society.
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar: Black Women Leading the Charge for a More Inclusive World
In a world striving for diversity, equity, and inclusivity, Black women have been at the frontlines, making sure their voices are heard as they stand up for their rights while leading the charge toward a more inclusive and equitable world.
A Tapestry of Traditions: Celebrating Black Culture in a United Future
Celebrating Black traditions goes beyond simply adopting them. It’s about understanding their historical context and the stories they hold.
Black Philly on the Move: Exploring Hidden Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Activities
Attracting millions of tourists every year, Philly is an outdoor paradise that provides a breath of fresh air amid the urban hustle for solos, couples, families, and friends.
Circle Your Calendar for Women’s Herstory Month
Read on for low-cost or free events, ranging from art and history exhibitions to tribute concerts and plays.
Influential Black Artists of Our Time
As a vehicle for social change, artists have continued to use their works to address injustices, oppose norms, and advocate for changes.
Black Ghosts: Noo Saro-Wiwa’s Book Chronicles African Experiences In China!
Black Ghosts explores, with candor and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are key to trade between the continents.
February Finale & A Peek Inside March
Spring is budding around the corner, teasing us with the promise and warmth of a new season. The opening of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show on March 2nd — the sure first sign of the season — and other local events are in blossom.
Painting Protest: A History of Black Art as Activism
From the vibrant murals of the Harlem Renaissance to the searing photography of the Black Lives Matter movement, Black artists have consistently used their artistry to challenge oppressive narratives, celebrate cultural identity, and ignite calls for social change.