A new exhibition, “A League Apart,” has opened in Mandeville Hall. The exhibit focuses on the history and legacy of the Negro Leagues in Philadelphia. The Negro Leagues were an all African American...

We cannot embellish our past While February is a great time to celebrate Black history and achievements, it is important to remember that Black history is American history and should be thoroughly...

Brian J. Yates, Ph.D., professor of history with a specialty in African history, extensively covers the intersectionality of race and sport in society in his newly established first year seminar “Race...

How the internet commodifies black culture If you haven’t heard the song “Lottery (Renegade)” by K Camp or seen the viral dance that accompanies the song on TikTok, then you’ve definitely been...

How imagery falls short in celebrating black history There have been two notable instances of companies missing the mark in attempting to celebrate Black History Month. The first came when Barnes &...

Black History is more than pain and struggle Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot about my blackness; what it is perceived to be in this world, what I thought it meant for most of my life and what our...