Black Lives Matter
White People, I Still Don’t Believe You
“This shit reminds me of KONY 2012,” one of my friends told me over the phone when describing the latest rise in white people protesting against […]
Philly Chefs Host Food Drive to Feed Underserved Communities
As the City of Philadelphia aims all of its resources at squashing protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd, many Philadelphians are […]
Di Bruno Bros. Is Facing Backlash From Its Own Employees and the Philadelphia Police
On Monday, CBS reporter Matt Petrillo tweeted a photo of Di Bruno Bros. boarded up storefront on Chestnut Street, sharing that they were one of […]
The National Guard Arrives in Philadelphia Amid the Riots, Fires and Looting
A roundup of Philadelphia news. This post may be updated as more information becomes available. National Guard Arrives in Philadelphia They call what’s been happening […]
Mayor Kenney, Tear Down the Rizzo Statue Right Now
As a black woman living in America, I know what it feels like to be gaslit. I felt the twinge of psychological manipulation when Amy […]
Philadelphia’s Anti-Racism Riot Was a Cry From a City That’s Had Enough
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a riot as “a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with a […]
The Shortage of Black Male Doctors Is Medicine’s Real Emergency
When Sean Brown decided to pursue a career in medicine, he expected to be one of a few black men in medical school — he […]
Juneteenth Is About to Become an Official State Holiday
Wednesday marks the 154th anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. And this year, Gov. Tom Wolf will to sign legislation […]
What I Learned at the Mayoral Debate From Philly’s “Super Voters”: Older Black Women
If you ask any political strategist to identify the most sought-after voting bloc within Democratic party at large right now, they will tell you older Black women […]
These 10 Black Women Are Transforming Philly’s Fitness Scene
Whether they’re entrepreneurs, yoga instructors, or mental health experts, black women are shaking up the health and wellness landscape in Philly. Here are 10 who should […]
Former Philly Cop Who Shot Two Fleeing Black Suspects to Be Indicted
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Ryan Pownall, a former Philadelphia police officer who in June 2017 shot and […]
Black Girl Ventures’s Pitch Competition Is Coming to Philly This Month
Black Girl Ventures will make its way to Philadelphia this month to host its signature pitch competition. The DC-based organization is known for its commitment […]
Black Women Startup Founders Are Raising More Venture Dollars, Study Finds
In 2016, a groundbreaking analysis from the demographic study ProjectDiane revealed a bleak statistic about black women founders: a measly 0.2 percent of all VC […]
These Philadelphians Are Raising Money to Bail Out Inmates
Bethany Stewart wants you to turn up this weekend. More specifically, she wants you to “TurnUp to BailOut.” That’s the name of an event she and […]
Black Lives Matter Activist Asa Khalif Arrested at Protest
The most prominent Black Lives Matter activist in Philadelphia was arrested on Monday. Officials said Asa Khalif, leader of Black Lives Matter Movement Pennsylvania, was taken into custody […]