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A History of Slavery: President’s House Monument Turns 10
History

A History of Slavery: President’s House Monument Turns 10

Amy Cohen explores the back story of “The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation” on the 10-year anniversary of its unveiling

Mt. Airy Couple Seeks to Create Community Space “For Us, By Us” in Philadelphia Sun Building
Preservation

Mt. Airy Couple Seeks to Create Community Space “For Us, By Us” in Philadelphia Sun Building

Antoine and Samantha Joseph are raising funds to combine community-oriented development and historic preservation at the former offices of an African American newspaper on Germantown Avenue

Breaking Barriers and the Evolution of Black Female Politicians in Philadelphia
History

Breaking Barriers and the Evolution of Black Female Politicians in Philadelphia

On November 7 Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first African American and the first female vice president-elect. To mark the occasion Keshler Thibert takes a look at groundbreaking Black female politicians in Philadelphia, past and present

Philadelphia Freedom and the Launch of the 15th Amendment
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

Cemeteries, Segregation, and the Funerals of Henry Jones
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

The Rise and Decline of African-American Hospitals in Philadelphia
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

A Lesson on Structural Racism and Redemption at Northeast High School
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

Black Designers Demand Equity and Justice in the Built Environment
Architecture

Black Designers Demand Equity and Justice in the Built Environment

African American architects and activists call for equitable design in historically redlined neighborhoods


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