This time last year, Philadelphia was debating whether to construct the 76 Place arena in Center City. Though the Sixers would eventually change their plans after community opposition, the debate echoed the experiences of communities throughout the country—and across the state in Pittsburgh. For generations, Pittsburgh’s Hill District, located just outside Downtown Pittsburgh, stood as […]

The Sixers Arena Deal is a Scam An Open Letter from 200 Black Philadelphians   We, Black Philly for Chinatown, are a coalition of Black organizations, communities, and constituents from across Philadelphia, who are united in our opposition to the proposed 76ers arena in Chinatown. We are outraged by the City’s blatant disregard for the […]

As Philadelphia deliberates over the proposed 76ers arena in Center City, a familiar story unfolds across the country: the contentious intersection of stadium developments and their lasting impact on communities. While several groups tout potential benefits such as crime reduction, job creation, and affordable housing, those communities and groups affected, voice a narrative of displacement, […]