Topic: Philadelphia History
MLK’s Philly
How the City of Brotherly Love helped shape the great Civil Rights leader we honor on January 17
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Untold Story of the MOVE Remains
A new report commissioned by Penn puts the horrifying spectacle in full context—and offers ideas on how to fix what’s broken
By Larry Platt
The 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
A House at the Heart of a Movement
Sojourner House, named after the human rights activist Sojourner Truth, has been a haven for women who have been abused for 33 years. The need—and what we know about it—has changed little since then.
By James Peterson
Women’s History Month All-Stars
During Women's History Month, we're spotlighting incredible women who lived, worked and made an amazing impact in Philadelphia.
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Clara Ward | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #23: Clara Ward
Nellie Rathbone Bright | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #22: Nellie Rathbone Bright
Vera Florence Cooper Rubin | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #21: Vera Florence Cooper Rubin