Celebrating Black Women Who Made History, But Didn’t Make It Into History Books
While names like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou rightfully have their place in our history books, countless other Black women, who shaped America through their courage, brilliance, and determination, have their contributions relegated to the background or forgotten entirely.
Black Women Photographers Shape New Visual Histories in 2026
Philadelphia has quietly become a vital node in a global movement. African women are using documentary photography to rewrite diasporic narratives, claim public space, and build community archives.
“I left Nigeria for Canada, then America; here’s what nobody tells you about starting over twice”
What Omodunni shares is beyond a migration story; it is the story of a woman who kept choosing herself. She opens up about what both relocations truly cost her. Her journey captures the quiet determination of so many Nigerians rewriting their futures, even if it means starting over again, and again.
The Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Modern Black Interior Design
Black interior designers across the globe are reclaiming these ancient West African emblems to create spaces that look beautiful and tell a specific, intentional story about heritage and values.
Before Social Media, Radio Connected Africa First
Radio flourished in Africa because it was built for the continent’s realities. It required no literacy, no expensive data plans, and no broadband infrastructure. A small, battery-powered transistor radio could carry a signal across rivers and dense urban neighbourhoods alike.
Philly’s Top Small Black Businesses To Watch In 2026
With the city preparing to host major 2026 events, including the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and Philadelphia 250 celebrations, Philadelphia’s Black-owned business community is poised for an extraordinary year.
How African Americans Can Trace Their African Ancestry Using Genetic Genealogy
For descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, the desire to know exactly where we come from is a profound ache. We grow up knowing our history was brutally interrupted. We hit the infamous 1870 brick wall. This was the first United States Census that recorded enslaved Black people by their first and last names.
Celebrate Black Legacy
In this week’s lineup of activities, leap feet first into a new season with the innovative world-famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; explore the enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence globally, and take a deep dive into the hidden treasures in the Black cultural institutions of Historic Germantown, as Black History Month powers down this week. Enjoy these free or low-cost indoor, in-person entertainment offerings.
Debunking Myths about Laser Hair Removal on Black People
While you might decide to get a manicure or facial on a whim, laser hair removal is one of those beauty treatments you usually have to think about before committing to the process, mainly for two reasons: the pain and the cost.
The Case for “Rooted and Open” in a Fractured America
Higher education is under fire from every side: families questioning the return on investment, political pressure reshaping what campuses can say, and a cultural climate that treats disagreement as dangerous. And in the middle of that, Rev. Lamont Wells’ message throws a challenge: “If colleges were founded to widen access and form ethical citizens, why are so many institutions shrinking into fear?”