Jan 12, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History, Music
Following the excitement of Jill Scott’s highly anticipated album, we are reminded of the musical talent that hails from the City of Brotherly Love. From Boyz II Men and The Roots developing their sound at Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts...
Jan 12, 2026 | History, Leadership
In honor of Black History Month, PennLive will once again this year showcase members of the Black community whose achievements and contributions are making an indelible imprint on our region. “Trailblazers and Trendsetters” will recognize the emerging generation of...
Jan 12, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History
The Black Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. (BHMACC) proudly announces its 2026 Black History Exhibit, to be held February 2–27, at the historic Blount-Bridgers House, 130 Bridgers Street in Tarboro. This landmark cultural event is presented in partnership...
Dec 29, 2025 | Business, History
On Saturday, the Bronzeville Kwanzaa Celebration and Vendor Fair demonstrated the value of Ujamaa, or cooperative economics, in real time. Twenty Black-owned businesses offered a diverse range of products, including candles, children’s books, Pan-African flags,...
Dec 29, 2025 | History, Leadership
In the roughly 20 years that Pamela “PJ” Johnson-Thomas and her husband, Weller Thomas, have celebrated Kwanzaa, they have usually marked the holiday at their home or the homes of friends. This year, they wanted to expand their celebration. So they gathered about two...
