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The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
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New Philly children’s literacy event puts Juneteenth on the books

“Juneteenth - Celebrating Literary and Artistic Freedom” looks to the legacy of Black literacy.

3 years ago

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Bridges4Life Founder and CEO Tahtianna Fermin speaks into a microphone.
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WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration

Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.

3 years ago

The Juneteenth Singers performing
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Juneteenth celebrations, Doylestown Pride Fest, Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks, and Yacht Rock Revue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 15 -19: Juneteenth celebrations, “I Hate Hamlet” in N.J., and Keb’ ‘Mo in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A view of an Italian flag waving in the wind with blue sky visible in the background.
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St. Anthony’s Italian Festival in Wilmington: A 49-year-old tradition that honors Italian culture and draws thousands of visitors

Wilmington's Little Italy is celebrating almost 50 years of honoring Italian heritage and culture.

3 years ago

A participant in the 2023 Philly Pride decked out in rainbow bracelets
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Proud Philly originals: 10 LGBTQ-owned businesses with character and charm

With boutique cakes or humanely raised lizards, these spots turn rainbow capitalism into a way to support the community.

3 years ago

P. Kenneth Burns is seated at a podium, turned towards panelists who are seated onstage.
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Black men in media discuss their success and the power of telling authentic stories

WHYY’s N.I.C.E initiative organized an event to celebrate Black men in media, unpack harmful tropes, and inspire young artists.

3 years ago

An LGBTQ pride flag is seen through trees
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Delaware Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival

Delaware's 26th annual Pride Festival hopes to draw more attendees than last year with a safe space for the LGBTQ community and allies.

3 years ago

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People walk on a street during a street festival.
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Odunde, Havertown Irish Festival, Shania Twain, Queerapalooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 8-11: Odunde in Pa., Shania Twain in N.J., and Morris Day and The Time in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Scenes from a previous edition of Delco Day
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Delco Day is back. The celebration dedicated to Delaware County is for a good cause

The event’s proceeds go to the HEADstrong Foundation, which is a local nonprofit, supporting families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

3 years ago

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People marching and holding flags.
Community

Philly Pride 365 serves as a reminder that fight for LGBTQ+ rights is year-round

Thousands marched down Walnut Street in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood for Philly Pride 365, connecting generations in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

3 years ago

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Pride participants pass in front of the Delaware County Courthouse, holding Pride flags.
Community

Delaware County holds its first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade

Community members from across Delco paraded through Media Borough to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month and the launch of the inaugural event.

3 years ago

People sit around a table, talking with one another.
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North Philadelphians discuss involving youth with historic preservation during Bridging Blocks event

North Philadelphians talked about the importance of engaging with the youth to preserve Philadelphia’s history.

3 years ago

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Scene from Philadelphia's 30th annual PrideDay on Sunday, June 10, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Pride Month, Roots Picnic, Joan Osborne, Ed Sheeran, Philly Beer Week, ‘Beetlejuice’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 24 - 28: Roots Picnic in Pa., “Stop Kiss” in N.J., and Carly Pearce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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People walk on a street during a street festival.
Community

Odunde Festival returns to Philly for 48th year

The festival runs June 5-11 and is designed to showcase African American businesses in a street festival at 23rd Street and Grays Ferry Ave.

3 years ago

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People watch veterans march past them in a Memorial Day parade.
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Memorial Day celebrations, Philly Tango Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 24 - 28: Guac Off, Philly Tango Fest in Pa., and May Fair in N.J. are among the Memorial Day weekend’s event highlights.

3 years ago

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