Senator Hughes
By Staff WriterState Sen. Vincent J. Hughes has been a champion for Pennsylvania’s two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). …
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Lincoln University
By Ayana JonesNestled on 422 acres and surrounded by lush farmland near the town of Oxford in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, is Linc…
The Business of Art
By Lydia HenryPhiladelphia is a hub for entertainment, film, theater, culture and museums, art galleries, fairs and festivals, collectors, a…
Black Women Unleashed – Leading the Pack: Business Launch and Ownership
Women own 30% of all business
in the U.S., 14% of which are
owned by African Americanwomen, according to the Center for
American Progress. A…
Changing the Narratives About Africa Through Literature
By Nzeribe Okechukwu If you don’t like someone’s story, write your own.- Chinua Achebe. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche published on…
Black History Month – Jamaica’s Queen Nanny Of The Maroons
By Khadijah Yayefall NdiayeWhile we celebrate our Black History Every Month, it is time to pay homage to a powerful woman, Queen Nanny. The …
Women Breaking Educational Barriers
The most significant factor in a child’s pursuit of education is the education of the mother. Mothers can help instill in their children the…
Black Women Unleashed – Leading the Pack: Business Launch and Ownership
Women own 30% of all business in the U.S., 14% of which are owned by African American women, according to the Center for American Progress. …
Waffles on a Soul Food Menu?
By: Lyn SheppardCulturally as a people, we think we know our soul food items, so when did waffles make its debut onto the soul food stage? A…
The Merchants Fund Supports Local Businesses
By Angira S. PickensPhiladelphia is known for many things: its foot-long hoagies, delicious cheese steaks, soft baked pretzels, and the comr…