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Hope and Despair Surround Philly’s African American Landmarks
Preservation

Hope and Despair Surround Philly’s African American Landmarks

The majority of Philadelphia’s Black historic sites remain at risk despite grassroots preservation efforts and historic designations. Kimberly Haas has the details

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 catchers

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 story

A Life Of Community Service For Theaters In North Philly
Preservation

A Life Of Community Service For Theaters In North Philly

The legendary Uptown Theater is gearing up for its 90th anniversary this month with a new fundraising campaign and the lighting of its original marquee. To mark the occasion, cinema scholar Joan McGettigan gives us a social history lesson on the neighborhood movie houses near North Broad Street

New Book On W.E.B. Du Bois Colors In “White Space”
History

New Book On W.E.B. Du Bois Colors In “White Space”

The pioneering research of W.E.B. Du Bois on race, class, and data collection are on display in a strikingly visual new volume, “W.E.B. Du Bois’s Data Portraits: Visualizing Black America.” Joe Brin has this book review

Black History Museums Struggle To Survive Amid Philly Revival
History

Black History Museums Struggle To Survive Amid Philly Revival

In need of funding and resources, three museums dedicated to African American history face an uncertain future. Keshler Thibert has the story

A Brief History Of Race & Contested Space In West Philly
History

A Brief History Of Race & Contested Space In West Philly

Mariam Williams dives deep into the social evolution of Malcolm X Park to unearth the history of race and economics within a neighborhood space

Taking History To The Streets With Preservation Activism
History

Taking History To The Streets With Preservation Activism

Ali Roseberry-Polier discusses civil rights history, selective public memory, and why she created an historical marker for a Black female activist who challenged segregation in 19th century Philadelphia


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