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WEST CHESTER, PA — On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans was freed by the Union in Galveston, Texas. That event became the oldest holiday in …
West Chester Commemorates Juneteenth with ‘Journeying Towards Freedom’ Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — On Friday, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki’s Administration transferred ownership of five properties to the African American Heritage Center of Delaware, Inc. Among the notable donations are historic …
Wilmington Taking Major Step Towards Establishing African American Heritage Center Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Art Haywood this week announced the release of his first State of Black Pennsylvania report. The report details the changing position of Black Pennsylvanians from 2010 to …
State of Black Pennsylvania Report: A Comprehensive Overview of Black Pennsylvanians Growth and Progress Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The PA Turnpike Commission has partnered with African American artists and performers in Southeastern Pa. to celebrate Black History Month and showcase the area’s talent …
PA Turnpike Celebrates Black History Month Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This year, West Chester University will host several special events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday (January 16 this year) traditionally …
WCU Celebrates the Legacy Martin Luther King Jr. Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus have sponsored a resolution recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month in the commonwealth, according to state Rep. Donna Bullock, chair …
Pennsylvania Recognizes Black History Month Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — AARP Pennsylvania recently released key findings from its second 2022 election survey that shows candidates should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians age 50 and older. The survey also revealed …
Survey Reveals Black Pennsylvanians 50+ Priorities for the 2022 Election Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus were joined Wednesday by women’s groups and advocates at a state Capitol rally to call for an end to the …
PA Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Rally Calls for End to Wage Gap Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Reps. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, Donna Bullock, D-Phila., and Christopher Rabb, D-Phila., have introduced H.R. 229, recognizing September 2022 as “Transcontinental Underground Railroad Month” in Pennsylvania.
PA State Reps Introduce Transcontinental Underground Railroad Month Read More
YORK, PA — On Friday, Governor Wolf visited the William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum in York, PA to participate in the unveiling of a life-sized statue …
Governor Wolf Visits York to Unveil Life-sized Statue of William C. Goodridge Read More