April Showers Us With Jazz!
April signals the start of spring and swing. It’s prime time to celebrate the steep tradition of jazz and the legends from Philadelphia who created this rich legacy of timeless music.
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Beyond Recognition: Celebrating the Rise of Black Talent at the Oscars
For so long Black actors and actresses had been ignored and passed over for roles despite their remarkable skills and contributions to the industry. Notwithstanding the biases they faced, the community of Black artists and actresses have gone on to direct, produce, and act in several Oscar-winning movies.
Health of Africans and African Americans: Taking Action for Wellness on World Health Day
World Health Day is a painful reminder of the worldwide imperative to prioritize health and well-being. This year, let us highlight the health inequities experienced by Africans and African Americans.
Honoring the Dead: Reflections on the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
Between April – July 1994, the world witnessed the gruesome massacre of Tutsi and moderate Hutu ethnic nationalities of Rwanda. According to the UN report of 1994, the estimated death toll ranged from 500,000 to about a million lives lost in the genocide.
The Black Country Artists Featured On Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’
The second act in the songstress and mogul’s trilogy celebrating historically Black music genres, the project not only educates listeners on the oft-disregarded Black roots of Country but shines a light on its bright Black future.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Children: Ensuring Equity in Healthcare for Black Families
While healthcare delivery continues to improve for many developed countries, it is worrisome that several families, especially among the Black communities continue to experience disparity in the delivery of quality healthcare.
Whet Your Appetite For Spring Events
Read on for low-cost, or free events, mostly focusing on earthy events that go a long way to preserving our environment during the timely observances of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26) this month
Life on the Spectrum: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About Autism
April, which is Autism Acceptance Month, is a great time to debunk some of these myths and misconceptions and provide clarity on this often misunderstood condition.
City Hall art exhibit tells the unknown or forgotten stories of Black Philadelphians
“Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories” exhibit features the artwork of 44 local artists whose works are tastefully presented on vinyl square tiles arranged on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th floors of Philadelphia’s historic City Hall.
From Commerce to Conscience: An Unfiltered Conversation about Journalism with Jim Friedlich
Jim Friedlich, Executive Director and CEO of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, shares insights on journalism’s evolving landscape, the intersection of artificial intelligence and media, and the importance of news philanthropy.