Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars

All-Star #18: Dox Thrash

By Michael Eric Dyson
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Ali Velshi and Andrey Kurkov on Grey Bees

The MSBNC host interviews Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov on his novel Grey Bees, written in Russian

By Ali Velshi
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Trombonist Brent White’s Broken Toy

A novelist and Penn professor reflects on the healing and restorative power of the Philly composer’s work, which he’s performing at Drexel Wednesday

By Lorene Cary
Art for Change

The Arts Journalist

The next in a series with Forman Arts Initiative profiles Julia Marsh, new executive director and editor of Philly Artblog

By Morgan Nitz
Guest Commentary

First Time Caller, Long Time Listener

Deadspin’s former editor recalls his late father’s passion for his beloved Eagles — and for WIP talk radio. How would “Big Al from Ambler” have reacted to the Super Bowl loss?

By A.J. Daulerio

Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars

All-Star #9: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

By Michael Eric Dyson
Ideas We Should Steal

A History in Two Monuments

Now that South Philly’s Columbus Statue has been unboxed, can we find a healthier way to grapple with our monument issues, as they’ve done in Franklin, Tennessee?

By Christine Speer Lejeune
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Ali Velshi Banned Book Club Anniversary with Nikole Hannah-Jones

The MSNBC host talks with the author of The 1619 Project and inspiration for the Club

By Ali Velshi

Philadelphia Black History Month All Stars 2023

All-Star #5: John Trusty Gibson

By Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars

All-Star #4: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller

By Michael Eric Dyson