On paper, slavery was abolished in PA in 1780, but black people were kept in servitude all the way through 1847

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.

After seeing backlash at other universities, Penn cancelled its annual Black History Month tradition of serving Southern cuisine in dining halls

Black Thought teamed with producer Adrian Younge for a Black History Month single called ‘Noir’

Cooking for the Culture is featuring women chefs for Black History Month

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The School District is hosting an art exhibit this afternoon to celebrate Black History Month

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In honor of Black History Month, the city released a digital magazine spotlighting 21 black male leaders in Philly

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Peep North Philly’s Prince Hall School celebrating the end of Black History Month

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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.

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This year’s installment of Sofiya Ballin’s ‘Black History Untold’ asks participants to look toward the future

Southwest Philly kids get to see ‘Black Panther’ for free

The sold-out Marvel movie is breaking box office records.

Sadie Alexander, Bennie Swans, Michael Hinson and more: 6 black Philadelphia icons who deserve wider acclaim

Celebrate Philadelphia’s African American history: Black History Month starts today

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11 essential works of Philly literature for Black History Month

Prose, poetry and a play to add to your reading list.

Neighborhoods

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.”