Odunde 2018: The Ancestors Tears Washed Away Our Fears
The rain blessed us, despite a hesitancy this year. The festival designed to honor the orishas of the water, doing spiritual battle against the global warming that flooded barrios down the bottom near Drexel and the University of Pennsylvania, started with the threat of exodus….
East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention
Comic books have been around in the US since 1933. Superhero comic books as we currently know them came into popularity in this country in 1938 with the introduction of Action Comics and the creation of the Superman character. The so called golden age of…
Music, Dance and Technology Collide at Cypher City
This year marks the 8th Annual Philadelphia Tech Week. Presented by none other than Comcast, Philly Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation occurring in the Greater Philadelphia region. Philly Tech Week opened with the first inaugural Live Stream “Top Five” Lyricists…
2018 Roots Picnic is Announced!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the epic Roots Picnic. Held at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, this is a festival that should not be missed. Each year, The Roots handpick an amazing line up to illuminate the Delaware River Waterfront, and 2018 is…
Meet the Woman Behind the Non-Profit Academy That Has Helped Countless Black Children Get Paid Appearances on Nickelodeon, ESPN, and Netflix
San Diego, CA — Owning a business during this time is a challenge. But owning a non-profit organization, is a true test of faith and determination. Each day non-profit business owners are hoping and wishing that they are chosen to receive the next grant or…
Philly Boxing Great, Honored with Boulevard Dedication
Philadelphia and the boxing world honored a champion with the dedication of a boulevard. Heavyweight boxing legend, Smokin’ Joe Frazier was honored on April 11th with the dedication of Smokin’ Joe Frazier Boulevard. On site to honor the legend was Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes,…
May The Jazz Never Stop Jazz Café
For years Gail Harris and her husband Eddie nurtured a dream to create a venue that perpetuates and honors the genre of Jazz in a warm and cozy space and atmosphere where people could come and enjoy the music they love so much. For five…
BE Expo-Black Excellence
Philadelphia – The Be Expo presented by Radio One at the Pennsylvania Convention Center was a full day of encouragement, enrichment, education, motivation and entertainment. Beginning with a breakfast, Boom’s 30 Under 30, honored individuals under the age of 30 making an impact in the…
4th Annual Women Of Excellence Luncheon
WDAS and Gwynedd Mercy University presented the 4th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon. This year the Trailblazing Woman of Excellence was presented to Queen Latifah. In addition, 9 extraordinary women from the tri-state area were honored for their brilliance, grace and elegance. The honorees Rev….
Philadelphia Fashion Designer Celebrates Five Years of Success With High Stakes Fashion Show
Philadelphia, PA — In the past five years, Milano di Rouge has transformed from an online boutique to a fashion powerhouse worn by celebrities such as Cardi B, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Lala Anthony. Though some may not put the city of Philadelphia at…
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