Topic: Black-Owned Business
App + Amex = Millions for Good
Keith Leaphart's Philanthropi has partnered with American Express to let 25,000 members round up their purchases to give to charity
By Courtney DuChene
WURD Radio Founder’s Day
The free, ninth annual day of discussion returns to carry on the legacy of Walter P. Lomax Jr. and of one of only three Black-owned and operated talk radio stations in the U.S.
By Christina Griffith
15+ Indie Bookstores in Philadelphia We ❤️
Summer novels, banned books, literary classics, moving memoirs: Whatever you’re into reading, you’ll find it at one of Philadelphia’s independent bookstores
By Amber Burns
Modest Transitions
Melanie Hasan creates a model of sustainability, inclusivity and community in a Fishtown shop that makes and sells naturally dyed wares
By Courtney DuChene
The Literary Activist
Few Philadelphians have had so seismic an impact in so short a time as Jeannine Cook, social justice activist and owner of Harriett’s Bookshop. And she’s just getting started
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Hospitality Creator
Next up in our series with Forman Arts Initiative, Shannon Maldonado left behind a fashion career working with the likes of Ralph Lauren and American Eagle to come home to launch her own South Philly brand, YOWIE
By Morgan Nitz
Pound Cake
Camille Bell’s search for the perfect shade to “rock a red lip” prompted her to launch her own Philly-based lipstick brand tailored to every lip color. The first batch sold out in just 48 hours.
By Courtney DuChene
Great Women-Owned Restaurants in Philly
Philly’s women-run restaurants are helping us all survive the pandemic. Here, some of our favorites to try right now.
By Katherine Rapin
Gifts That Give Back
Find something amazing for everyone on your gift list while supporting creators, communities and small businesses that give back
By Jessica Blatt Press
A Dating App for Jobs
The new online tool PropelPHL doesn’t just connect employers to diverse job-seekers. It aims to be the crucial missing link between Philly talent, Philly jobs and Philly resources.
By Christine Speer Lejeune