Penn Exhibit Honors Black Comic Book Heroes
The University of Pennsylvania's new exhibit traces the origin stories of Black comic heroes and the creators who made them.
Philadelphia African-American News
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October 30, 2026
Philadelphia Renames Street for Bishop Richard AllenThe city honored the African Methodist Episcopal Church founder with a new street designation outside Mother Bethel.
October 30, 2026
Philadelphia Gallery Opens Black Hero's Journey ExhibitThe exhibit displays rare comics and explores the history of Black creators at Penn's Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.
October 23, 2026
Philadelphia Activist Expands Local Healthcare AccessJazmin Evans leverages personal experience to provide community medical services through the We Got Us initiative.
October 16, 2026
Photographer Quil Lemons Releases New Book QuiladelphiaThe 29-year-old artist reflects on a decade of work in a new volume published by IDEA books.
October 16, 2026
October Gallery Opens Black Philadelphia 250 ExhibitThe new museum showcase honors 250 years of significant contributions to Black culture in America.
October 10, 2026
Artist Nandi Jordan Explores Black Women’s HistoryThe project Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds highlights the overlooked history of Black women during the American Revolution.
October 8, 2026
Philadelphia Renamed Market Street Block to Honor ActivistThe 3600 block of Market Street now carries the name Walt Palmer-Black Bottom Way to honor a local civil rights leader.
October 7, 2026
Philadelphia Renamed Streets for Bishop Richard AllenThe intersection of 6th and Lombard Streets now bears the name of the abolitionist and church founder.
October 7, 2026
Philadelphia Recognized Historic Black Bottom NeighborhoodThe city honored the once-thriving area decades after urban renewal displaced thousands of residents.
October 4, 2026
Philadelphia Hosted Colored Conventions ConferenceIn September 2026, activists gathered at Mother Bethel AME Church to revisit historical Black organizing strategies.
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