The History of Social Work
The first social work class was held at Columbia University in 1898 to ensure that people in need were able to attain the necessary skills to break free from poverty…
New Delivery Service for Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia
A local Philadelphia business is delivering food from black-owned restaurants to you! Black and Mobile is the first delivery service in Philadelphia to partner with black-owned businesses. Their platform helps…
“Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class”
This animated interpretation of Clint Smith‘s poem “Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class” shows a powerful message of what it is like to be the only African-American…
Show Children the Beauty of Their Skin
Elmo and Lupita Nyong’o talk about the beauty and function of human skin, because it comes in all different textures and shades. In fact, beauty comes in all shades, too….
The Freedom of Literacy: Investing in the Futures of African-American Children Through Early Childhood Literacy and Education
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Frederick Douglass The academic-achievement gap for African-American students, families and communities is a pervasive issue in the United States, ultimately…
Importance of HBCUs in Black Lives and Black History
ASCI Intake Supervisor Levelle Alexander and Billing Specialist Aayesha Bell tag-team the discussion on why historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are so important to them and to our young…
VIDEO: Red Hat Luncheon Recap
A special thanks to attendees, the planning committee, vendors and everyone who made the 4th Annual Rhonda D. Wright Red Hat Healthy Heart Symposium and Luncheon spectacular! Check out this…