The Enduring Power of Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit
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on How Going to College in Philadelphia Changed My Life for the Better
on The city of Philadelphia is an incredibly special place to me. The city has always held some level of significance in my life, even before attending school and living here. Growing up in suburbs just outside of Philadelphia, the city always seemed like a massive, sprawling, and quite frankly, scary place to me when I… Continue Reading How Going to College in Philadelphia Changed My Life for the Better
Challenging the Narrative: The Black Panther Party in Philadelphia
on The Black Panther Party in Philadelphia When many people hear the words “Black Panther Party,” they associate it with violence,confrontation, and armed militants. But that’s not the whole story. The Black Panther Party(BPP) was not just a group of angry Black people with guns, they had a purpose, and that was tofight for survival, fight… Continue Reading Challenging the Narrative: The Black Panther Party in Philadelphia
The Mitski Effect: A Thank You to The Class of 2013
on When it comes to artists and what we listen to, many people look for key aspects to their music. Whether that be nostalgia from when we were younger, the vibe the music brings, or what we are feeling at the moment the song is heard, there are many different reasons why we might like a… Continue Reading The Mitski Effect: A Thank You to The Class of 2013
The Transcension of Dance Through Philadelphia
on I have never been known to be the most punctual person on earth; or in the United States, or in Pennsylvania, or in Philadelphia, or even between the three other girls that I live with at Temple University. But I like to leave at least forty-five minutes early to make it on time to my… Continue Reading The Transcension of Dance Through Philadelphia
An Uncle by Any Other Name
on When my husband and I first got married, we were asked to participate in an interview that would be published online alongside some of our marriage photos. Because of the risk of embarrassing my husband’s side of the family, we regrettably declined. Years later I feel compelled to reclaim that space, not only by sharing… Continue Reading An Uncle by Any Other Name
Started From a New Campus, Now I’m Here: How Drake Helped Me Thrive as a Transfer Student
on By: Brielle Batchelor Last September in the fall semester of 2023, I was walking across the street on Broad and Norris in North Philadelphia, I had the right of way, so I proceeded to walk, and I was struck by a car. It’s difficult to describe exactly how I was feeling, it’s a feeling you… Continue Reading Started From a New Campus, Now I’m Here: How Drake Helped Me Thrive as a Transfer Student
Wanting Memories
on “I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes” “…that’s how the rhythm goes. Repeat it back to me and speak in time.” My… Continue Reading Wanting Memories
Philadelphia Mummers: More than just a Parade.
on For as long as I can remember, growing up in South Philadelphia meant that New Year’s Day held a special place in my heart due to the Philadelphia Mummers parade. For my family, the legacy of the Mummers parade started way before I was born, when my grandfather and uncles began putting their early years… Continue Reading Philadelphia Mummers: More than just a Parade.
Philadelphia: The Mecca of Basketball
on By Tyler Blankenship Cities across the world claim greatness in some form or fashion when it comes to the pride they have of their homes. With sports this only becomes more and more contentious. Debates and arguments are commonplace in the world of sports, especially with the constant presence of social media. One thing that… Continue Reading Philadelphia: The Mecca of Basketball