Culture Fest Comes to Philly's Waterfront
Philadelphia’s waterfront will come to life with vibrant sounds, flavors, and artistic expression as Culture Fest, powered by Kabila Events, celebrates its third year at Liberty Point, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Black History & Culture
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Legacy Reborn: Time Capsule Unveiled as AC Church Stone Finds New Life at Smithsonian
A historic Atlantic City church is being reborn—its stone headed to the Smithsonian Castle, and a time capsule uncovered during demolition reveals relics from 1910. Discover how a sacred space, long a pillar of community, begins a new chapter in legacy and purpose.
The Fireworks and the Firestorm: What Douglass Still Teaches Us About Independence Day
The evil that men do, lives after them, The good is oft’ interred with their bones. - Frederick Douglass
Juxtaposition of Douglass’s Speech and Juneteenth:
Douglass’s words offer a lens through which to assess how far we've come—and how far we still must go.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and the Enduring Struggle for Equality
The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of the words “June” and “nineteenth.”
Thousands Enjoy a Rainy 50th Odunde Celebration!
For the past 50 years (sans Covid of course) the second Sunday of June has been a day for family, friends and people of all colors to meet at 23rd and South Streets in Philadelphia to celebrate community.
Thousands Attend the HBCU Festival at the Mann
Thousands of family, high school students, alumni, current HBCU students and representatives from across the east coast came to celebrate and share information about HBCUs.
Malcolm X Centennial Observed Nationwide
Malcolm X remains a subject of ongoing academic study and cultural reflection, with his life and work continuing to inspire activism and debate both in the United States and abroad.
A Closer Look: The Laff House Returns in Tribute to Love, Legacy & Laughter
By Mark Tyler and Ed Lea// The Laff House, a storied venue known for launching stars like Kevin Hart and Sheryl Underwood, officially reopened April 1, 2025, inside ACX1 Studios at The Pier at Caesars.