Topic: juneteenth
Citizen of the Week
Bigga Dre
A grassroots Black empowerment activist who has long flown under the mainstream radar is one of the reasons Juneteenth in Philly is the harmonious, artful and joyous celebration it is today
By Abigail ChangA Time To Weep
Yes, let’s celebrate our liberation on Juneteenth. But also, let’s remember the history that came before
By James PetersonPhiladelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary
Celebrating Juneteenth Amid the Trauma of Gun Violence
A Philadelphian who witnessed a murder in his neighborhood reflects on the collective trauma that we must overcome to have true freedom
By Robert L. ParkerThe Story of the Storytellers
Juneteenth is a narrative of liberation and struggle that, until recently, was little-known. Who is telling the other unknown stories of Black life in Philly?
By James Peterson