Where to celebrate Black History Month in Philly
Posted by The Philadelphia Inquirer on February 15, 2022
Black History Month was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, who believed that if a race had no recorded history, it would lose its traditions and risk having its accomplishments and culture erased. Initially started as Negro History Week, it’s now celebrated throughout February, as we hold space to honor Black traditions, contributions, and history.
Philadelphia is a city rich in Black history — it was once home to stops on the Underground Railroad, it’s where the country’s first African Methodist Episcopal church was founded, and has been home to Black leaders throughout history. Many of our city’s accolades and accomplishments would not have been possible without the contributions of Black people.
This Black History Month, you can learn about the contributions of Black Philadelphians throughout history while celebrating current Black leaders. Here’s how.
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