Posts tagged with Black History Month
How this black Philly chef helped create the modern catering industry
For 50 years, Albert E. Dutrieuille cooked for the city's elite from his house on Spring Garden.
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Philly recently got a sculpture commemorating civil rights activist Octavius Catto. Next up: a mural.
The image will be painted on the side of Universal Institute Charter School at Broad and Catharine.
Southwest Philly kids get to see ‘Black Panther’ for free
The sold-out Marvel movie is breaking box office records.
11 essential works of Philly literature for Black History Month
Prose, poetry and a play to add to your reading list.
Inside Black and Nobel, Philly’s still-thriving black-owned bookstore
Owner Hakim Hopkins, a self-avowed hustler, says business is still very good, but “I’ll always sell books, whether it’s slow or fast.”
The 2017 Black Music Map: 21 more locations that changed Philly music
Another look at the places in our city that have shaped popular music in America.
The Philly Black History Syllabus: 13 must-read books to understand our city
Experts share what books you should be reading this Black History Month.
The story of John Kennedy, the Phillies’ forgotten first black player
“He was quiet until he put that uniform on. Then he turned into a demon.”