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
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
History Confronting our History: A Monumental Challenge On the eve of Independence Day 2020, Amy Cohen uncovers some inconvenient truths about our nation’s first president and a war memorial in Washington Square
History Discovering Louisa Burr: Abolitionist, Mother, and Unsung Hero Keshler Thibert introduces us to Louisa Burr, a little-know abolitionist who worked behind the scenes to better the lives and empower African Americans
History Bigotry in the Quaker City and the Burning of Pennsylvania Hall Amy Cohen recounts the abolitionists who built Philadelphia’s “Temple of Free Discussion” and the ignorance that burned it down
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
History House Museum In North Philly Plans Monument For Former Slave Stenton, the former plantation house in Logan, prepares to honor Dinah with their new project, Inequality in Bronze. Keshler Thibert has the details
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
