History On the Road to Reconstruction with the Pennsylvania Freedmen’s Relief Association Keshler Thibert takes a trip down south where Philadelphians aided in efforts to empower African Americans after the Civil War
Preservation Old Movie Palace Seeks the Spotlight Once Again Plans to turn the former Logan Theater into a multi-use music venue are underway
History On the Waterfront: Chronicling the Lives of Philly’s Black Seamen Keshler Thibert explores the history of African American sailors and dock workers on the Delaware River
City Life In Limbo: Logan Triangle Sinks Into Oblivion Keshler Thibert revisits a neighborhood tragedy in North Philly
History Be My Valentine: a History of Pagan Rituals and Lucrative Love Letters Keshler Thibert explores the origins of Valentine’s Day and how a few enterprising publishers in Philadelphia helped make the holiday a commercial sensation
City Life New Black Renaissance Begins Next Chapter in Afrocentric Enlightenment A sea change in African American culture is happening right now with roots in Philly history, says Keshler Thibert
Preservation Op-Ed: Don’t Let Temporary Monument Overshadow Neglected Black History in Philly Keshler Thibert applauds the arrival of the traveling Harriet Tubman memorial at City Hall, but says it shouldn’t distract us from saving local African American landmarks
History Adoration Conquers Adversity in These Philadelphia Love Stories In honor of Valentine’s Day, Keshler Thibert introduces us to Black, brown, and interracial couples throughout Philadelphia’s history that fought for love and equality
