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Exploring the Rizzo Boycott of 1967
History

Exploring the Rizzo Boycott of 1967

Amy Cohen takes a look back at a student protest that erupted in police brutality and the "Black Christmas" boycott to remove Frank Rizzo ...
New Book Recounts Five Free Philadelphia Boys Kidnapped into Slavery
History

New Book Recounts Five Free Philadelphia Boys Kidnapped into Slavery

Author Richard Bell tells the story of Sam, Joe, Cornelius, Enos, and Alex and their harrowing abduction in the 1820s by slave ...
New Book Battles Old Ways of Telling Germantown’s History
History

New Book Battles Old Ways of Telling Germantown’s History

Author David W. Young's new book counters Germantown's dominate, colonial narrative with the neighborhood's social ...
Concrete Cowboy of Southwest Philly Finds a New Home at Bartram’s Garden
City Life

Concrete Cowboy of Southwest Philly Finds a New Home at Bartram’s Garden

After being ousted from vacant, City-owned land, an urban cowboy and his posse of young protégées find a permanent place to hang their hats. Sam Newhouse has the ...
African-American Abolitionist & Son Of Former Vice President Aaron Burr Receives Formal Recognition
History

African-American Abolitionist & Son Of Former Vice President Aaron Burr Receives Formal Recognition

The remains of John Pierre Burr, a black Philadelphia abolitionist and natural son of former Vice President Aaron Burr, has resided in an unmarked grave for more than a century. He will receive formal recognition ...
Examining Class And Racial Dynamics On The Anniversary Of The 1918 Riots In South Philadelphia
History

Examining Class And Racial Dynamics On The Anniversary Of The 1918 Riots In South Philadelphia

Amy Cohen takes a look at the socioeconomic and racial tensions in South Philadelphia that exploded into a six-day riot in the early ...
Missing Public Art Work Of Progress Plaza Uncovered
Art & Design

Missing Public Art Work Of Progress Plaza Uncovered

Contributor Sherry Howard tracks down the lost busts of the "Rotunda of Achievement" at Progress Plaza in North ...
Sharswood Tour Spotlights African American Landmark
History

Sharswood Tour Spotlights African American Landmark

Efforts to save the former home and studio of Philadelphia Black Renaissance artist Dox Thrash will take center stage with a neighborhood tour and discussion. Keshler Thibert has the ...
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