PHILADELPHIA — When Philly artist Amir Bey Richardson first uploaded his rap songs online in 2010, he was told his music was “too corny” to garner an audience. “I definitely had friends who encouraged me, but I had other friends ... .
Black professionals have long faced a personal dilemma to either wear their hair naturally to show cultural pride or alter it through a variety of processes to assimilate. With a signature, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ended that struggle ....
Yolonda Key-Weaver, a Folcroft resident and WestPhilly native, has two new books that will release next year. She is a former teacher who mainly taught Pre-K-age students; she says she wants to help build up children’s self-esteem ....
Elected officials and reentry advocates celebrated the opening of a new housing opportunity for returning women in WestPhiladelphia on Friday. Ardella's House will welcome new residents at 815 North 63rd St ....