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Arming America and the Firepower of Henry Foxall
History

Arming America and the Firepower of Henry Foxall

Keshler Thibert dives into the history of a Philadelphia foundry owner and the first defense contractor of the United States government

On the Road to Reconstruction with the Pennsylvania Freedmen’s Relief Association
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

Old Movie Palace Seeks the Spotlight Once Again
Preservation

Old Movie Palace Seeks the Spotlight Once Again

Group hopes to turn the former Logan Theater into a multi-use music venue

On the Waterfront: Chronicling the Lives of Philly’s Black Seamen
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

In Limbo: Logan Triangle Sinks Into Oblivion
City Life

In Limbo: Logan Triangle Sinks Into Oblivion

Keshler Thibert revisits a neighborhood tragedy in North Philly

Be My Valentine: a History of Pagan Rituals and Lucrative Love Letters
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

New Black Renaissance Begins Next Chapter in Afrocentric Enlightenment
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

Op-Ed: Don’t Let Temporary Monument Overshadow Neglected Black History in Philly
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


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