Black Lives Matter
Janelle Monáe and Jidenna Lead March Down Broad Street
Yesterday afternoon, music stars Janelle Monáe and Jidenna hit the streets of North Philly around Temple to lead a march to bring awareness to police brutality […]
#BlackLivesMatter Protesters Block Prosecutor’s Office
Activists seeking the re-opening of the Brandon Tate-Brown case protested at District Attorney Seth Williams‘ office today, briefly shutting down the street outside and blocking […]
Police Respond to Viral Video of Officer Punching Suspect
On Thursday, Mediatakeout.com posted this video to its website and Facebook page: DISTURBING VIDEO: Philly Police Officers PUNCH A Handcuffed Man TWICE In The Face […]
Philly Native Chosen to Lead Ferguson Police Department
A Philly native is taking over the police department in Ferguson, Mo., where clashes between police and protesters last year helped set off the “Black […]
Op-Ed in The Advocate Addresses Racial Inequality in Philly Gay Scene
We’ve had plenty of interesting chats with Philly writer Ernest Owens over the last several months about his argument that the Gayborhood is suffering from, […]
PHOTOS: Summit Ball with Philadelphia Black Pride and Philadelphia FIGHT
It was a hot night this past Saturday at the University of the Arts as Philadelphia Black Pride and Philadelphia FIGHT teamed up to present the […]
Could Brandon Tate-Brown Family File Criminal Charges if D.A. Won’t?
So D.A. Seth Williams won’t bring criminal charges against the officers who shot Brandon Tate-Brown. That doesn’t means the chances for a criminal prosecution in […]
Here Are the City’s Investigative Files in the Brandon Tate-Brown Shooting
[Update 1:05 p.m.] The documents identify publicly — for the first time — the two officers who were involved in the shooting: Nicholas Carrelli and […]
Reports: Beyonce and Jay-Z Provided Fiscal Support for Black Lives Matter
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Beyonce and Jay Z used their own money to anonymously support Black Lives Matter protestors in both Ferguson and Baltimore […]
Tony Come Lately?
As a full supporter of the #BlackLivesMatterMovement, I wield a hefty amount of skepticism towards any candidate’s newfound interest or consciousness on this matter — […]
Philly Black Pride Looking for 2015 LGBTQ Youth Scholarship Recipient
Heads up, local students. Philadelphia Black Pride is on the lookout for the 2015 recipient of their LGBTQ Youth Scholarship. This is the fourth year they’ll […]
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight: The Legends
In collaboration with Philly Black Pride, we celebrate Black History Month with a weekly spotlight on local LGBT African Americans who are moving and shaking things […]
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight: The Organizations
In collaboration with Philly Black Pride, we celebrate Black History Month with a weekly spotlight on local LGBT African Americans who are moving and shaking things […]
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight: The Young Voices
In collaboration with Philly Black Pride, we celebrate Black History Month with a weekly spotlight on local LGBT African Americans who are moving and shaking things […]
Lineup Announced for Philly Black Pride 2015
Philly Black Pride Weekend (PBP), called #PhillyBlackPride2k15,” is back for its 16th year with a theme that “Celebrates Leadership While Championing Diversity.” According to PBP Vice […]