Topic: Black History
The Disappearing Generation — Thanking a World War II Veteran
Thousands of the Greatest Generation have died from Covid-19 this spring. This Memorial Day, we catch up with—and thank—a local 95-year-old World War II vet
By Larry PlattBlack History Month Isn’t Working
It was supposed to be a way to make black people equal and free of the legacies of racism. Instead, WURD’s midday radio host contends, it’s little more than a “cultural birthday party”
By Charles D. EllisonPhiladelphia Black History Month All-Stars
A spotlight on some of Philadelphia's African-American heroes
By Charles Barkley“Black History is Yours to Make”
A Mastery principal who boycotted the NFL this year is grateful to the Eagles—for helping him demonstrate that activism matters
By Sharif El-MekkiPeople Power
In a North Philly neighborhood, residents make the change they want to see
By Dave KyuCharles Barkley’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #12: Jessie Redmon Fauset
By Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #11: Cecil B. Moore
By Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #10: Rebecca Cole
By Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #9: Julian Francis Abele
By Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #8: Caroline LeCount
By Charles Barkley