Black Philadelphians are beginning to occupy political positions that allow them to shape policies that address the concerns of not only their ethnic group but the whole Philadelphia community.
Black entrepreneurs are not just breaking barriers, they are making significant contributions to innovation, technology, and business, while changing the world one invention at a time.
Having a powerful bass vocal and a knack for commanding attention on stage, Jones was a giant in the entertainment field. He worked for over sixty years and his impact on the film, television, and theater industries can be felt even now and in the years to come.
While our hearts are heavy with grief over the loss of our colleague and the young infant she carried, we take solace and comfort in the fact that Uju left footprints in the hearts of her loved ones and the family of Funtimes.
Eva Blackwell is the primary founder, creator, and executive director of the Verge of Independence Project (VIP), a nonprofit organization that supports young adults 18+ on the autism spectrum. Her…
Along with providing academic support, the program also addresses the unique emotional challenges African immigrants face here.
“I was inspired by the need to address racial injustice and promote diversity and inclusion,” Kouacou said.
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were in Philadelphia on Tuesday for a Campaign for Working Families roundtable on IRS modernization and taxpayer support.
Cira Toure is a dedicated case manager and health navigator at the African Family Health Organization (AFAHO), based in Southwest Philadelphia. It’s a role that she has held since August 2022. Her work focuses on assisting African and Caribbean immigrants, both documented and undocumented, in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Daughter of King N’Jollah, Princess Gayflor took pleasure in listening to her mother sing and dance to traditional music as a child; this gave her the foundation and love for Liberian folk music.
