Tag: Black

A woman holds up the book Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.Philadelphia Region

Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region

If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books set in the Philadelphia region to choose from, writes Kalena…

With about two weeks remaining before the presidential election, things are in a dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. This makes microcommunities' votes within swing states even more critical.Government & Politics

New York Times: Presidential Election Could Be Decided By Microcommunities, Including in Philly’s Suburbs

With polling suggesting a dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, it is becoming clear that this presidential election will be decided on the…

Mature blond female citizen of USA looking at camera while standing by box and holding ballot paper with her choice of candidate.Nonprofit

New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections

AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide…

A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children in 2022.Entertainment

Federal Jury Rules in Favor of Langhorne's Sesame Place in Racial Discrimination Suit

A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children…

West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities since the early 2000s. Several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils more recentlyRetail

Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly's Middle Eastern Perfume Oils

Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities…

Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OICLeadership

Delaware County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC

Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college…

Center City

African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder

The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.”

The exhibition, which…

Mary Mason, who made a name for herself as a Philadelphia talk radio legend, passed away at the age of 94.Philadelphia

Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist

Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff…

Wilt Chamberlain served as “community relations” adviser to Richard Nixon's campaign on his quest to become the 37th president of the U.S. His role was to help Nixon connect more with Black voters and help sway Black voters to vote for Nixon.Government & Politics

West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election

In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president.

That year, they collaborated…

Museums

African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1.

The official name…

Music

The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27

When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it…

Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia.Beer, Wine & Spirits

Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year

Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a…

4 entrees from Star Fusion Restaurant.Restaurants & Lodging

Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try

Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire.

Friday Saturday Sunday…

After years of working to restore them, SEPTA has brought back the historic and vintage Route 15 trolleys.Transportation

SEPTA Brings Back Iconic and Vintage Route 15 Trolleys

Four years after beginning a multimillion-dollar project to restore them, SEPTA has officially brought back the vintage green and cream Route 15 Girard Avenue…

a graduation ceremony at WCU with two graduates with in cap and gown with arms around each other's shoulders.Education

WCU To Graduate More than 3,000 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies

West Chester University has organized three days of commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,000 spring graduates and their guests. Combined with the number…

Entrepreneurship

Delaware County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time.

However…

Rep. Joanna McClinton.Government & Politics

As the First Black Woman to Serve As Pennsylvania House Speaker, Joanna McClinton Wants to See More Progress

Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, the first Black woman to hold that position, is fighting for more progress in 2024, writes Sean Kitchen for The…

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is launching the new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life and American Culture” which will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection that portray images seen in Dox Thrash’s everyday life.Art

African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise…