Aug. 5, 2019 2:08 pm
Youth matters at BlackStar Film Festival: a Q&A with Tanya Jackson
Jackson: "Young people are making feature films and they’re really good. So every year, there’s a new expectation that even we get surprised by."
Aug. 1, 2019 12:00 pm
Today, the BlackStar Film Festival returns to West Philly for its eighth annual event
With films from the likes of Questlove and Solange Knowles, and live conversations between luminaries Spike Lee and Tarana Burke, the festival is a must-attend Philly event.
Jul. 14, 2019 10:08 am
On the final day of Netroots Nation, four presidential candidates showed up
Local politicians and community activists joined four Democratic presidential candidates onstage for policy talk and shout outs about immigration, climate change and trans-inclusive reproductive justice.
Jul. 13, 2019 11:14 am
Day two of Netroots Nation brings crowds to the streets and fireworks to the panels
Day three — today — will conclude with a Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum at the Convention Center, and two final actions at the nearby Friends Center bookending the marquee event.
Jul. 12, 2019 9:28 am
Netroots Nation opened its gathering at the Convention Center yesterday. Today, it’s #NNActionJawn
On the docket: three days of trainings, panels, presentations, film screenings, and keynotes that cover everything from climate change to racial justice. Plus, a "Lights for Liberty" rally will take place today at 11 a.m.