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Drag balls in Philadelphia: a retrospective

Drag ball culture emerged in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century, bringing together LGBT youth representatives from African-American and Latin-American backgrounds. It was...

The history of one of the first Philadelphia festivals

The Sesquicentennial International Exposition is considered to be one of the first festivals ever held in Philadelphia. The event was dedicated to the 150th...

Julian Abele: The Black Architect Who Shaped American Landmarks

Julian Abele, a prominent Black American architect, served as the chief designer in the offices of Horace Trumbauer. Over his career, he contributed to...

Theresa Bernstein: Artist and Centenarian

American artist Theresa Bernstein was born in Krakow but grew up in Philadelphia, where her family immigrated. From a young age, she showed a...

Dawn Staley: The Queen of Basketball from North Philly

Dawn Staley is a titan of American basketball—a legendary player and coach, a three-time Olympic gold medalist as a player and a two-time gold...
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