With a history of many firsts and a tradition of producing world leaders, Lincoln University has long functioned as a transatlantic bridge between Africa and the United States. It is little wonder that a building on campus is named after two distinguished alumni from Africa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The Azikiwe-Nkrumah Hall currently houses the Division of Institutional Advancement offices.
On July 30, 2025, City Hall honored Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander—America’s first Black woman economist and lawyer—with a statue unveiling led by sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Dr. Rae Alexander-Minter. The tribute highlights her legacy, Black excellence, and cultural memory in Philadelphia.
“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.”
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.
For Black investors, Philadelphia offers opportunity for wealth creation. According to Select Greater Philadelphia, a non-profit entity highlighting Greater Philadelphia’s unique business assets to national and global audiences, it points out that “generating more than $450 billion in gross regional product, Greater Philadelphia exerts global influence as one of the nation’s biggest markets”.
Summer, the season of sunshine, is here, and with it comes lots of fun activities, from getaways to cookouts. You can make some extra cash this period, whether you have a full-time job or not, and the good news is that you can do it from the comfort of your home.
How the first Inspector General of Police combined purpose with politics to introduce discipline, root out corruption, and redefine the national security service in post-war Liberia
Photos by Aidan Gallo Michelle Flamer, a retired lawyer, stands for a portrait at the Good Trouble Lives On protest…
Are you a lover of Black history looking to connect deeply with the legacy of a man who changed the world, or simply seeking fuel for modern-day activism? These books and movies will help you learn about his life, legacy, and continued dedication to humanity.
With Daily Dressings and Build The Table, Tiara Brown and her team are creating a platform where Black and Brown artists do not just survive, they succeed.
