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Jay Fluellen discusses his musical journey and The Philadelphia Organ Festival

March 16, 2024

By Kharisma McIlwaine Philadelphia native Jay Fluellen is an accomplished pianist, organist, composer, professor and choir director. Classically trained, Fluellen received a doctorate in music composition from Temple University. As a composer, he has been commissioned by various institutions including Main Line Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra FIRST EDITIONS, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Relâche, Singing City,…

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Schomburg Symposiums continue shedding light on Afro-Hispanic issues

March 2, 2024

By Constance Garcia-Barrio Photos courtesy: Erikka Goslin from Taller Puertorriqueno Afro-Latinos and a number of African Americans filled the auditorium at Taller Puertorriqueno, located at 2600 N. 5th Street, last Saturday for the 28th Arturo A. Schomburg Symposium. This year’s event was titled “Repairing & Reparations: Healing from Racial Wounds.” The symposium bears the name…

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iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM announces this year’s recipients of the eighth annual ‘Women of Excellence Luncheon Presented by Xfinity’

March 2, 2024

iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM, Philly’s best R&B and throwbacks station, has announced this year’s award recipients for the eighth annual “Women of Excellence Luncheon Presented by Xfinity,” a celebration of local women and their achievements in the community, including Grammy award-winner Jody Watley. The luncheon will take place on April 13 from 11 a.m….

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Could Georgia’s white founder have been an ally to enslaved people? A new book dissects his history

February 23, 2024

By Russ BynumASSOCIATED PRESS ABOVE PHOTO: Author Michael Thurmond speaks during an interview with Associated Press about his new book, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Stone Mountain, Ga. A new book by Thurmond entitled “James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia” focuses on Georgia’s white founding father’s failed attempt to ban slavery after starting Britain’s 13th American…

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Black History Month exhibit entitled ‘Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories’ opens at City Hall

February 23, 2024

On Tuesday, the City of Philadelphia and the Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy (OACCE) opened a Black History Month exhibition at City Hall entitled “Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories.” On view through April 12, 2024, the exhibition features 44 local artists’ visual and written tributes to late Black Philadelphians. Artist: JIHAN…

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