How Charles L. Blockson turned childhood disrespect into a mission to create Black history collections
He donated thousands of items to Temple University and Penn State.
Posts tagged with Black History Month
Black history through memories at Brewerytown’s Bailey Street Books
Professor Anyabwile Love wants the community to share in his collection of rare Black literature.
Harriet Tubman is Philadelphia’s first monument to a historical Black woman…but it’s only temporary
You can count the city's statues of women in history on one hand.
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Will you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
Black history: Philadelphia’s explosive and violent 19th century race riots
The city was home to the largest free African American population in the country, but racism led to destructive clashes.
‘Love In Isolation’ portrait series celebrates the beauty of Black Philadelphia creators
Grounded by the pandemic, the world-famous fashion designer behind Ikiré Jones went searching for inspiration at home.
This one-of-a-kind conference celebrates the real people behind the Underground Railroad
The gathering at Temple is totally free and open to the public.
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.
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.