Topic: Black History

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
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
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
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
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