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History

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Arts & Entertainment

After 164 years, descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown finally meet

The great-great-grandsons of Frederick Douglass and John Brown rendezvous in Philadelphia at a play about their ancestors.

3 months ago

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Education

New Jersey educators say AP African American studies course is ‘crucial’

Advisors for the course say it allows for deeper discussions on the role of women in Black liberation movements, the influence of African American art, and more.

3 months ago

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Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.

3 months ago

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Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100

Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.

3 months ago

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Wyeth paintings never before exhibited are now on view at the Brandywine

The Brandywine Museum features paintings from the private family collection of 7,000 paintings by Andrew Wyeth. Many have never been seen.

4 months ago

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Preserving Black Haddonfield: Anthology of first-person stories to be released

A group of ten community elders share their first-hand accounts of being a part of the African American community in Haddonfield, N.J.

4 months ago

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‘Black Founders’ at Museum of the American Revolution features dazzling array of Forten family documents and rarities

A businessman and abolitionist who fought for the Union, James Forten’s legacy extends all the way through the Civil War.

4 months ago

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Love and fear: How to scare the heck out of your Valentine’s date

Ruined in 2021 by Hurricane Ida flooding, the Lincoln Mill's factory basement reopens as a gruesome Valentine’s date night.

4 months ago

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Queen of salsa Celia Cruz will be the first Afro Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter

Cuban American icon Celia Cruz is being honored along with four other influential American women as part of the American Women Quarters Program.

4 months ago

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Northern Liberties business district highlights Black roots

Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties section is using Black History Month to highlight the neighborhood’s deep, historic roots.

4 months ago

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Wilmington Library hosts ‘Voices of Power’ series to honor Black History Month

Guest speakers coming to Wilmington include NBA star Mauhmoud Abdul-Rauf, actor Phylicia Rashad, and rapper Slick Rick.

4 months ago

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A Portuguese pooch that was almost killed at birth has become the world’s oldest dog

At 30 years and 266 days and counting, Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, has broken the century-old world record for oldest dog ever, according to Guinness World Records.

4 months ago

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Community

It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration

Here are three things to know about Black History Month.

4 months ago

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Education
Billy Penn

Philly schools will teach a unit on MOVE, part of the refreshed African American history curriculum

The district is developing the new unit with Mike Africa Jr., as part of a refresh of the African American history curriculum.

4 months ago

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Architectural marvel or symbol of police brutality? Former headquarters for Philadelphia police faces uncertain future

The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.

4 months ago

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