Black history, art, food and culture converge in Philadelphia.
From African Americans fleeing slavery on the Underground Railroad to African and Caribbean immigrants, Black communities have long settled here in search of freedom and opportunity.
Music legends — Marian Anderson, Patti Labelle, The Roots, Jill Scott, Tierra Wack and many more — got their start in Philadelphia.
Basketball phenomenon Allen Iverson changed the game on and off the court. Where? In Philly, of course.
Innovative, multi-dimensional and just plain cool: Black culture in Philadelphia runs deep.
And that deserves to be celebrated — all summer long.
Cue For the Culture, Visit Philadelphia’s round-up of some of the biggest celebrations of Black culture, community and joy happening in Philly in summer 2024.
Discover new African, Caribbean and soul food favorites from across the city during Black Restaurant Week.
Kick off Black Music Month (co-founded in Philly by radio royalty Dyana Williams) with genre-spanning performances curated by hip-hop legends at The Roots Picnic in Fairmount Park.
And commemorate the anniversary of Black emancipation from slavery with the Juneteenth Parade and Festival.
Read on for a lineup of events celebrating Black culture this summer.
Note: This article is arranged chronologically by default.
