Black Philadelphia 250

People Places and Events of Interest by People of Color during the 2026 Celebration

Notables – Top of Poster

1. Absalom Jones – Abolitionist and Clergyman
2. Richard Allen – Abolitionist and Bishop
3. James Durham – Physician
4. James Forten – Abolitionist and Businessman
5. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Suffragist/Poet
6. Fanny Jackson Coppin – Educator
7. Octavius Valentine Catto – Activist
8. Rebecca J. Cole – Physician
9. Nathan Francis Mossell – Physician
10. Henry Ossawa Tanner – Visual Artist Painter
11. Julian Francis Abele – Architect
12. Alain LeRoy Locke – Writer and Educator
13. Dox Thrash – Visual Artist
14. Crystal Dreda Bird Fauset – Activist
15. Marian Anderson – Contralto
16. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander – Economist
17. Nellie Rathbone Bright – Educator & Author
18. Paul Leroy Robeson Baritone Concert Artist

19. Marion Turner Stubbs – Concert Pianist
20. Pearl Mae Bailey – Actress, Singer
21. Cecil Bassett Moore – Lawyer / Civic Activist
22. Leon Howard Sullivan – Minister / Civic Leader
23. Gertrude Haynes – News Reporter
24. John Coltrane – Saxophonist and Bandleader
25. Cynthia Delores Tucker – Politician / Activist
26. John Chaney – Basketball Head Coach
27. Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham Sr – Judge
28. Walter P. Lomax Jr. – Physician
29. Constance Clayton – Educator and Civic Leader
30. Wilton Norman Chamberlain – Basketball Player
31. Ellen Powell Tiberino – Visual Artist & Painter
32. Edward Rudolph Bradley Jr -Broadcast Journalist
33. Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. – Astronaut
34. Richard Anthony Allen – Baseball Player
35. Judith Ann Jamison – Dancer and Choreographer
36. Andrew Turner – Visual Artist & Painter

Notables – Bottom of Poster

Cherelle Parker Mayor
W Wilson Goode, Sr.
John Franklin Street
Michael Anthony Nutter
Will Smith
Gamble and Huff
Dr. J
Joan Myers Brown
Sonia Sanchez

Barbara Bullock
Sheinelle Jones
Quinta Brunson
Dawn Staley
Kevin Hart
Lee Daniels
Jalen Hurts
Marc Lamont Hill

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Events for Black Philadelphia 250

Philadelphia’s mark on American history is undeniable, and its vibrant African-American community, nearly 700,000 strong, is a cornerstone of that legacy. From groundbreaking individuals to pivotal institutions, the city is rich with stories that deserve to be told. Here we highlight some events leading up to America 250 next year. View All Events for Black Philadelphia 250 click here