Arts & Culture
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #18: Dox Thrash
By Michael Eric DysonAli 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 VelshiTrombonist 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 CaryThe Arts Journalist
The next in a series with Forman Arts Initiative profiles Julia Marsh, new executive director and editor of Philly Artblog
By Morgan NitzFirst 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. DaulerioMichael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #9: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
By Michael Eric DysonA 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 LejeuneAli 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 VelshiPhiladelphia Black History Month All Stars 2023
All-Star #5: John Trusty Gibson
By Michael Eric DysonMichael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #4: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
By Michael Eric Dyson