The Fires Still Burn

Forty years after the City bombed a house, killed 11 MOVE members and destroyed a neighborhood, Philadelphia still has not reckoned with what it says about us

By James Peterson

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, come to Green Philly's EcoFair, Chestnut Hill's Home and Garden Festival, Mural Arts' Printmaking By The People, the Italian Market Festival, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Essential Viewing for All Black Philadelphians

Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest film in theaters now, is a tribute to Black people, their music, and their American experience

By James Peterson
WATCH

Philly on Fire

The Citizen screened a powerful documentary featuring witnesses of the MOVE bombing, one of the darkest moments of Philadelphia’s racial history

By Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

Chuck Stone, Citizen of the World

The Daily News’ first Black columnist, a civic giant, won a posthumous Pulitzer citation this week. A Philly writer remembers his lifesaving work — and his kindness

By Thomas Devaney

Winners Write the History …

… so let’s ensure the American people are those winners by preserving and teaching the stories that form our democracy, a longtime college president urges

By Elaine Maimon
The Citizen Recommends

Martin & Malcolm & America Book Club

A new book club series at Temple’s Blockson Library aims to cast a new light on American icons.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Black History in the Headwinds of Hate

How do we celebrate Black History Month when our government is seeking to erase everything it stands for?

By James Peterson
The Citizen Recommends

Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round Screening

A Philadelphia documentarian uncovered the little-known story of the first multiracial Civil Rights protest in 1960. Watch the award-winning film at the Weitzman Museum on February 6

By Christina Griffith

This Kwanzaa, Define Thyself

The seven principles of the seven-day celebration, which starts today, are good guides for how to live all year round. A Citizen contributor and WURD host reflects on the ideal that means the most to him

By James Peterson