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The Roots Picnic, Philadelphia

The annual Roots Picnic brings the funk to Philadelphia

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No matter what site in Philadelphia interests you, a local Cheesesteak often nudges into the conversation. But Black Culture, Heritage and Art runs far deeper in Philly.

History
The history of Philly is incomplete without the profound contributions of Richard Allen

Cultural Sites
Black Culture shines in The City of Brotherly Love

Restaurants & Nightclubs
A new portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, cafes & coffeehouses emerged from the pandemic

Places of Worship
Mother Bethel AME Mother Church began here for a reason

Celebrating freedom at the Liberty Bell

Celebrating freedom at the Liberty Bell; (c) Soul Of America

Philadanco
See why the list of accolades is so long for this dance troupe

Philadelphia Cheesesteak
How many times have you heard that no city makes a better cheesesteak?

Abolitionist Heritage
Philly was an early stop on the northern segment of the Underground Railroad

Shops & Galleries
Be amazed at the rebirth of shops and galleries

David Dorsey on South Street

David Dorsey on South Street, Philadelphia; (c) Soul Of America

Yowie Boutique
A Design Destination on South Street featured on Cuisine Noir

Spas & Innkeeper
We lost a lot from the pandemic. Stay tuned for an update

The Sound Of Philadelphia
Back in the day, guess who gave Motown a run for radio play?

Historic Sites
The city had one of the largest Free Blacks populations during Slavery

Acrobatic brothers performing at Odunde Festival, Philadelphia

Acrobatic brothers performing at Odunde Festival; credit M Edlow

Family Attractions
The Ben Franklin Institute is a must for family visits

General Attractions
Independence National Historic Park is a history lesson without boredom

The Arts
Few American cities can match the breadth & depth of live theater here

Trivia & Famous Residents
Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Grover Washington, The Roots and more

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