Race & Ethnicity

The last “Firstival” during Black History Month will balance respectful remembrance with a celebration of activists, past and present, who fought to end slavery.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she hides her “love” for immigrants and vulnerable residents to protect federal funding.

Before the rain turned to snow Sunday, thousands packed Philly’s Chinatown for the parade celebrating the Year of the Horse.

The two-day gathering emphasized sustaining Black history education throughout the school year and beyond the classroom.

With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than erased history.

Chief White Eyes toggled between British and American leadership to secure land for the Lenape.

University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust.

The Office of Freedmen Affairs would guide potential reparations efforts for descendants of enslaved people, including scholarships and tax relief benefits.

Caroline Rebecca LeCount fought hard to desegregate Philly’s public transit. More than 150 years later, the agency continues to celebrate her legacy.

As the semiquincentennial nears, Philadelphia’s cultural institutions are examining the country’s founding through the lens of local Black history.

Lion dances are performed to chase away evil spirits and bring good luck in the new year. The nonprofit has several performances planned in the coming days.

The curriculum will discuss the organization's history and the context of the bombing, but not the current controversies surrounding the group.

From Harriet Tubman’s time in the shore town to Freedom’s Corner and a thriving Black business district, Cape May’s history is worth exploring this Black History Month.

Steeped in appreciation, the Lantern Theater Company’s production begins a monthlong run on Feb. 12.

What to know about the global holiday and where to eat, shop and celebrate in Philly.