Black History Month
Los líderes universitarios dicen que eliminar la investigación antirracista durante meses fue un error. Estudiantes e investigadores afirman que esto erosionó la libertad.
8 months ago
Philly education summit marks 20 years of Black history in public schools
The two-day gathering emphasized sustaining Black history education throughout the school year and beyond the classroom.
8 months ago
Listen 0:48University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust.
8 months ago
Listen 2:34Philadelphia City Council considers Office of Freedmen Affairs to guide possible reparations efforts
The Office of Freedmen Affairs would guide potential reparations efforts for descendants of enslaved people, including scholarships and tax relief benefits.
8 months ago
Listen 1:09In Philly, ‘every day is Black History Month.’ Here’s how the city is celebrating in 2026
As the semiquincentennial nears, Philadelphia’s cultural institutions are examining the country’s founding through the lens of local Black history.
8 months ago
How to explore Cape May’s overlooked Black history
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.
8 months ago
Reading helps children explore worlds they may never see, said City Council’s Kendra Brooks, and fuels a hunger for knowledge.
8 months ago
The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project kicks off semiquincentennial celebrations
Georgetown University professor Maurice Jackson hopes to spark discussion at Monday’s event.
1 year ago
Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail
The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.
1 year ago
Listen 1:02White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order
The Trump administration has issued a deadline to schools and universities to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money.
2 years ago
African American Children’s Book Fair marks 33 years of championing literacy
The three-decade-old fair highlights Black authors and illustrators and serves young readers of color.
2 years ago
Haddonfield unveils two markers commemorating the borough’s Black experience
The markers are the first ones recognizing the borough’s Black history since its founding in 1713.
2 years ago
As the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland shared her insights for young dancers hoping to follow in her footsteps.
3 years ago
Listen 1:25Collages at Philly’s Print Center reimagine race and portraiture
Artist Gary Burnley in the Print Center’s 98th annual competition mashes Black and white portraits into the same image.
3 years ago
Listen 1:54Frederick Douglass’ descendant delivers free memoirs to Philly students
Against the backdrop of recent book bans, Kevin Douglass Greene's efforts have been highlighted as a way to help preserve American history.
3 years ago
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