Arts & Culture
The Comic Artist
The latest in our partnership with Forman Arts Initiative considers Kelechi Azu, whose newest piece, Music Library, combines her passions for music and comics — a lifelong pursuit that is her connection to those around her
By Logan CryerAli Velshi Banned Book Club on Two Boys Kissing
The MSNBC host talks with David Levithan, author and champion of books about LGBTQ+ teens
By Ali VelshiAli Velshi Banned Book Club on All American Boys
The MSNBC host talks with authors Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely about the creation and messages of their book, All American Boys.
By Ali VelshiThe Grounded Optimist
The next in a series with Forman Arts Initiative profiles interdisciplinary artist Suldano Abdiruhman, whose art explores the mystical overlaps between science and spirituality.
By Morgan NitzAli Velshi Banned Book Club on Nickel and Dimed
Ali Velshi talks with the authors of Maid and Heartland about bans on books about poverty, such as Nickel and Dimed
By Ali VelshiThe Philadelphians Changing Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Christine Rouse
Sixteen percent of Philadelphians have a disability. The founder and leader of Acting Without Boundaries puts those who love to act on stage
By Lisa BryantWURD’s Empowerment Experience
The event on Saturday launches Pennsylvania’s only Black-owned radio station’s 20th anniversary year with shopping, cooking, hope — and dancing
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Cultural Curator
Quon Brinkley, founder of the Thinker Makers Society, makes space for Philadelphia artists of color and Philadelphia LGBTQIA artists in Old City
By Logan CryerBlack Thought On Art, Music and the City
Come see The Roots’ frontman and other fearless art trailblazers at The Philadelphia Citizen’s 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on December 15
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy