There is a cadre of African and African-descended artists in contemporary art who assert the profound depth of Black identity. Through their inventive mediums and captivating themes, these visionaries are changing how the world views African and Black artistry in addition to innovating the art world.
On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, produced by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce offers a range of programs that support business owners across the African Diaspora, whether you’re launching a late-night café, running a barbershop, or expanding your consulting firm. Here’s what you need to know.
Traveling the world is a liberating experience and a chance to immerse yourself in new cultures. That time of the year when we get to pack our bags, book flights, and experience an unforgettable moment around the world is here.
Before Juneteenth was marked on calendars, it lived in the hearts of people who refused to accept chains as their birthright. This story holds space for five—out of many—abolitionists who didn’t wait for freedom to be handed down. But rather, they fought, plotted, wrote, and walked people toward it.
Yves-Marie Desir, a Haitian cultural dancer, performed at the Immigrant Heritage Month kickoff in LOVE Park in Center City last…
160 years after the first Emancipation Day, the city’s Juneteenth traditions are alive and resplendent, anchored by the museum’s annual celebration, a testament to Black excellence in Philadelphia and beyond.
For many low-income families, Electronic Benefit Transfer was supposed to be a lifeline, offering food assistance with dignity and privacy. But over the last few years, it’s become a target. A loophole. A weapon in the hands of digital thieves.
Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix thriller, Straw, arrives with the emotional punch of a pressure cooker. Lead Taraji P. Henson stars as Janiyah, a single mother whose desperate circumstances spiral into a dramatic bank hostage situation.
In the quiet echoes of shared wisdom and the sturdy embrace of unwavering support, lies the heart of Father’s Day. It is a moment to honor the guiding stars in our lives, the fathers who have not only gifted us with existence but also with the invaluable treasures of experience and insight
