History Philadelphia Freedom and the Launch of the 15th Amendment On the eve of the 2020 election, Amy Cohen follows Frederick Douglass to the Southern Loyalists Convention of 1866 where he demanded equal voting rights for African American men
History When Philadelphia Became a Center of Medicine Ed Duffy dives deep into the history of Army hospitals and Philadelphia’s medical role in the Civil War
History Cemeteries, Segregation, and the Funerals of Henry Jones Philadelphia was once home to a number of African-American cemeteries established largely out of necessity due to racial discrimination. In 1875, the family of a famous Black caterer challenged the administration of one local cemetery over its biased policies
History The Rise and Decline of African-American Hospitals in Philadelphia Moyra Schauffler presents the history of 20th century Black hospitals in Philadelphia and civic lessons to be learned from their closures
History Six Perspectives on Historic Monuments and the Battle Over Civic Space Joseph Brin sits down with experts in the fields of public art, law, religion, education, and architecture to get their thoughts on the debate surrounding monument removal
History Bryn Mawr College Marks Centennial of its Summer School for Working Women Kimberly Haas dives deep into the history of the Summer School for Women Workers in Industry
History A Lesson on Structural Racism and Redemption at Northeast High School Amy Cohen traces the history of how Northeast High School went from the brainchild of white flight to Philly’s most diverse student body
History Phantom Piers, Lost Raftsmen, and Deforestation on the Delaware River Tim Kerner explores the history of Philadelphia’s lumber industry and its impact on Pennsylvania’s natural resources
