In a city of more than 1,500 public statues, the Octavius V. Catto Memorial to a 19th-century civil rights crusader is Center City’s first statue of a specific African-American. Catto led efforts to desegregate the city’s…
In celebration of Black History Month, consider sharing the stories of these powerful black women with your child.
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Feb. 27 - March 1, 2015.
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2015.
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2015.
Black history month, Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day feature big in MetroKids' Feb. 2015 issue.
African American Museum in Philadelphia The museum showcases heritage and culture through events and exhibits. Permanent exhibit Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1716- 1817 displays an interactive, 100-year timeline with full-size video projections that tell the stories of prominent…
A roundup of venues in the Delaware Valley where families can celebrate and learn about influential African Americans throughout history.
Kathy O'Connell's playlist for black history month, plus kids' story/song combo CDs
February is African American History Month, and many museums, historical sites and events in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey offer exciting and educational ways to explore African American history with your family.
Two fascinating books chronicle Jim Crow segregation and modern African-American achievers, as told by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Introduce your kids to Duke Ellington, Rosa Parks & other historical figures through DVDs & learning kits.