Learn about Juneteenth, Independence Day, and how they impacted African Americans in Philadelphia. Learn about the symbolism of the Juneteenth flag and other flags of liberation. Create your fabric ...

The search for family origins is a personal journey that many have a great passion for, but unfortunately know little about. Instructor Natline Thornton will help find information about your roots in ...

Love is in the June air at Millennium Connections: Odunde Black Love Speed Dating in South Philadelphia. You might find a new friend or even your soul mate. Time will tell. So, go mingle single. Try a ...

Philadelphia Orchestra's bassist Joseph Conyers and performers from KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School at the 2023 Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest.

When you get to a building with stairs and an elevator, which do you go for? I'm pretty sure you would head straight for the elevator. But, do you know those steps you often shun could be your secret ...

Violence is taking a toll on Philadelphia. The Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia is partnering with PennLive Arts and community groups to proactively send a clear and very loud message ...

Marine science is one of the least diverse fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). An estimated 74.7% of the profession is white, with only 2.3% of the field comprised of ...

Television producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes has come a long way since being a scriptwriter for the 2002 film Crossroads. Her production company Shondaland now shines in its delivery of romance ...

There's a diversity shift in the political paradigm as Senator Sharif Street sets out on a new vision of uniting Pennsylvania. As the first African-American Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, ...

You’re hard at work, lying in a hammock, composing the perfect selfie on the beach. The turquoise sea sets off the idyllic sunset, and just visible through the fronds of a palm tree is the logo of the ...

To mark James Baldwin’s 100th birthday, the Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting a Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading group. Led by Dr. Anthony Monteiro, the literary discussion examines ...

"FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS, AFRICAN AMERICANS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN EVERY CONFLICT IN UNITED STATES HISTORY. THEY HAVE NOT ONLY BRAVELY FOUGHT THE COMMON ENEMIES OF THE UNITED STATES BUT HAVE ALSO HAD TO ...