Maggie Lena Walker (Maggie Lena Draper Mitchell) loved Christmas. It was her favorite holiday, which has been well-documented in archived articles, books and by the National Park Service. This year commemorates her 160th birthday and…
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Black melodies have long inspired, encouraged, triumphed, and soothed the souls of many globally. The root of Black music and its evolution to what we know it as today comes with many stories, prominent figures,…
View PostBlack melodies have long inspired, encouraged, triumphed, and soothed the souls of many globally. The root of Black music and its evolution to what we know it as today comes with many stories, prominent figures,…
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The Holiday Village on Historic Jefferson Street was a spectacular success, bringing the community together for two unforgettable days of holiday cheer, cultural celebration, and joyful connection. Hosted on December 6th and 7th at Kossie…
View PostThe Holiday Village on Historic Jefferson Street was a spectacular success, bringing the community together for two unforgettable days of holiday cheer, cultural celebration, and joyful connection. Hosted on December 6th and 7th at Kossie…
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Many of my family from the Lowcountry of South Carolina migrated to Philadelphia, and I often consider it a second family hometown. From the rich history of the AME Chuch, Black Arts, Music, and Food,…
View PostMany of my family from the Lowcountry of South Carolina migrated to Philadelphia, and I often consider it a second family hometown. From the rich history of the AME Chuch, Black Arts, Music, and Food,…
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The Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) reveals The Underground Library: An Archive of Our Truth, a BADG Lab initiative commissioned by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum for their exhibition “Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial,” which opened Saturday, November 2,…
View PostThe Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) reveals The Underground Library: An Archive of Our Truth, a BADG Lab initiative commissioned by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum for their exhibition “Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial,” which opened Saturday, November 2,…
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Looking for a gift for the person who has everything in your life? We have the perfect coffee table book to share as an heirloom gift to the tastemaker in your life. Curated by Malene…
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