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
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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
Other Philly Notables
Author and Philosopher
Blockson Collection
Physician
Boxing Legend
PA State Representative
Publisher
Visual Artist
Jounalist
Businessman
Organizer of Million Woman March
Attorney
Attorney
Black Panther Party
Rapper
Jounalist
Basketball Legend
Eagles Football
Entertainers
Dancer
Singer / Songwriter
Entertainer
Entertainers
CEO of ODUNDE
Businessman
Banker
Radio Host
Educator
Astronomer
Businessman
Entertainer
Phila. City Council
Radio Host
Entertainer
Musician
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph
Former Councilmember Jannie Blackwell
Raymond Pace Alexander Lawyer & Judge
Dr. Ethel D. Allen Phila. City Council
Caroline Still Anderson Physician
Charlene Arcila Philadelphia AIDS Consortium
Molefi Kete Asante Author and Philosopher
Frankie Beverly Singer Songwriter
Cynthia Ann Birdsong Singer & Performer
Charles Leroy Blockson Historian & Author
Boyz II Men Vocal Group
Chubby Checker Singer and Dancer
Joseph E. Coleman Politician Attorney and Chemist
William Henry Cosby Jr. Film and TV Icon
Helen Octavia Dickens Physician
Eve Rapper Actress Producer Composer
Jessie Redmon Fauset Editor and Poet
William Herbert Gray III Politician
Chaka Fattah Politician
Charlotte Forten Grimké Writer and Teacher
Marie Hicks Civic Activist
Billie Holiday Jazz, Swing Singer & Songwriter
Phyllis Linda Hyman Singer, Songwriter & Actress
DJ Jazzy Jeff DJ and Music Producer
Patti LaBelle Singer and Actress
Caroline Rebecca Le Count Educator and Activist
Meek Mill Rapper
Robert N.C. Nix Jr. Chief Justice Pennsylvania
Holly Robinson Peete Actress Producer
Teddy Pendergrass Singer and Songwriter
Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Organizer
Jill Scott Singer Actress Producer Composer
Mathew St. Patrick Actor
Jazmine Marie Sullivan Singer and Songwriter
Tammi Terrell Singer Songwriter
The Delfonics R & B Vocal Group
The Roots Hip Hop Band
The Stylistics Vocal Group
The Three Degrees Vocal Group
Dr. Umar School psychologist
Reverend Paul Washington Ordained Priest
Dyana Williams Radio Industry Professional
Radio Host
Urban League
Radio Host
Actor
Entertainers
Actress
Singers/Songwriters
Musician
Entertainer
Civic Organizer
Musician
Pastor
76ers Basketball
Librarian
Singer/Songwriter
Actor/Rapper
Rapper
School psychologist
Entertainers
Artist
US Congressman
Singer/Songwriter
Basketball Legend
Actor
Basketball Legend
Eagles Football
Little League Baseball Pitcher
Basketball Coach
Publisher
The Philadelphia Negro
Editor
Actor/Activist
Basketball Legend
Visual Artist
Composer
Basketball Legend
Pastor
War Hero
Basketball Legend
Visual Artist
Basketball Legend
Architect
Visual Artist
Singer/Songwriter
Radio Host
Publisher
Journalist
Journalist
Journalist
Singer
Publisher
Public Relations
Attorney
Attorney
Pennsylvania State Senate
Tennis Legend
Guided Tour Companies
Places to Visit & Tours
Underground Railroad Sites
Philadelphia Inquirer Black Historical Marker Tour
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
First African Baptist Church
Hakim’s Bookstore & Gift Shop
Camp William Penn
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
President’s House
The Black Journey: Seventh Ward Tour
Murals in Philadelphia
The Divine Lorraine Hotel
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
Africatown
Historic Eden Cemetery
Negro League Memorial
The Johnson House
African American Museum in Philadelphia
The National Marian Anderson Museum
Paul Robeson House and Museum
Underground Railroad at Belmont Mansion
Engine Company #11 All-Black Firehouse
Octavius V. Catto Memorial
The F.I.R.M.
Brandywine Workshop
The Philadelphia Tribune
Aces Veterans Museum
Black Journey Original Black History Tour Old City
Jack and Jill of America
Church of the Advocate
Afrikan World Art
Charles L. Blockson Collection
Odunde
Congo Square
Philadelphia Historic African American Tours
The Colored Girls Museum
Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery
7th Ward Legacy Reclaimed Self-Guided Tours
Black History on South Street: A Self-Guided Tour
The Philadelphia Inquirer Anti-Slavery Walking Tours
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
New Freedom Theatre
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
Philly Black Businesses
Art Galleries/Art Design
ACES Veterans Museum
Afrikan World Art
Alexander Perry Inc.
Artist & Craftsman Supply
Art Sanctuary Philly
ARTrageous Brush & Flow
AR Workshop Chestnut Hill
Ceramic Concept
The Colored Girls Museum
Custom Arts Studio
David Mason and Associates, Inc.
Gray Space Interirors
The Marian Anderson Historical Society
The Moody Jones Gallery
Nile Johnson Interior Design
NoName Gallery
October Gallery Museum
One Art Community Center
Our House Culture Center
The Paul Robeson House
Potted Perfection LLC
Remix Living
Rush Arts Philadelphia (RAP)
South Street Art Mart
Ubuntu Fine Art
Bookstores
Atomic City Comics
Black and Nobel
Hakim’s Bookstore & Gift Shop
Harriett’s Bookshop
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books
Boutiques/Clothing/Thrifts
1040 Creative
Amazulu Collections
American Hats LLC
The Art Is In The Hat
Baldwin Fine Custom Tailoring
Between Friends Boutique
BLACQSKIRT
Blk Ivy Thrift
Blue Sole Shoes
Charlie’s Jeans
Common Ground
Cultured Couture Vintage
Damari
De’Village
Dolly’s Boutique & Consignment
Expect Lace
FBF Body
Fierce Finds
Foliage
Jonesys Accessories
Kellijane
Konsignify Boutique
Kween Designs
Little Marrakesh Bazaar
Loomen Labs
Love Yourself by Shea Elizabeth
Lovello Elizabeth
LYS Love Yourself Boutique
Margo Creative Designs
MinkeeBlue, LLC
Moore Vintage Archive
Philadelphia Printworks
Royal K Boutique
TC Unlimited Boutique
The Bridgett Battles Experience
The Dress Matters
The Movement Philly
The Sable Collective
The Wardrobe Clinic
Trunc
Retro Rewind Vintage & Thrift
Sandaga
Senoj Clothing
Style by Blain
VeloJawn
Xavi Row Bespoke
Yowie
Car Care/Insurance
Girls Auto Clinic Repair Center
Nickens Agency and Auto Tags
Cleaning Services
Chestnut Hill Cleaning Co.
Hopson’s Cleaning Services Inc.
Perfect Choice Cleaning Services
Team Clean, Inc.
Consulting/Education
Activate Your Greatness
A. L. Colley & Assocs., Inc
Black Girl Ventures
Brandyn Campell Communications
Career Consciousness
Career Services by Elle
Crawford Leadership Strategies, LLC
Crudup Diversity Strategies
Happily Better After
Hi-Touch Enterprises
Making Our Lives Easier LLC
Matriarch Solutions
Nineteen90 Business Consulting
Reify Solutions LLC
Survive Strive Thrive, Inc
Trades for a Difference
William P Financial Group
Willow Communication Strategies
Workaholix Brands Inc.
Day Care
Baby Wordplay
Early Literacy Academy
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
Festivals/Expos
The Odunde Festival
Financal Services
Anita T. Conner & Assoc., CPAs & Financial Service
Brown’s Fulfillment Consulting & Accounting Firm
Comprotax
Johnson Family Financial Services Inc.
Food Services
Bartender Barry
Black & Mobile
Clara’s Groovy Deliciousness
Dreams Ice Cream
Joshua’s Catering
Sweet Jazmine’s
The Wine Garden
Health/Body
Abiyah Naturals
Ancient Healing Teas
Az It Izz In Heaven
Freedom Apothecary
Holland Milan Organics
Yadain Cultural Solutions LLC
Home/Decor/Building
The Bellatrix Group
Bethel Construction Group
BFW Group LLC
Paul Beale’s Florist
Mount Airy Candle Co.
Smith Flooring, Inc
Steadfast Entities LLC
T.Savage Construction
The Watson Organization Inc
Jewelers
Philadelphia Diamond Company
Restaurants/Cafes
48th Street Grille
Abyssinia
African Small Pot
All the Way Live
Amina
Bake’n Bacon Philadelphia
Bar Jawn
Barkley’s BBQ
Black Dragon
BlackHen
Black Restaurant Week, LLC
Breakfast Boutique
Booker’s Restaurant & Bar
Caribbean Feast Restaurant
Country Cookin
Deborah’s Kitchen
Gilben’s Smokehouse
Ma Lessie’s Chicken & Waffles
The Nile Cafe
Pretty Girls Cook
Soulful D’lites
South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor
Vault + Vine
Salons/Barbers/Waxing/Nails
1617 Barber Shop & Beauty Salon
Admirations Hair It Iz
Avenue 215 Self Care Studio
Abiyah Naturals
BeeYourHair
Bossy Brows
Dope Botanicals
Dosso Beauty
Dreams Lash Bar
Duafe Holistic Hair Care
Ethos GSFM
Faheem’s Hands of Precision
Hair Vyce Studio
Hstylze Hair Studio
Modify: The Hair Art Studio
The Naked Peach Waxing Boutique
Nbeauty Inc.
Noire Salon
Oxsun Salon, LLC
Philly Hair Healer at Cosset Beauty Lounge
Posh Hair Artistry
QueenStylista’s Mane Artistry
Salon A’Marie
Soukundo Natural Hair Salon
Triple S Hair Lounge
Therapy
Akua K. Boateng, PH.D.
Black Men Heal
Connections Matter LLC
Life First Therapy
The Mending Space Therapy
Oshun Family Center
Travel
Au Revoir Travel Inc
Black Visual Artists
- James Atkins
- Roland Ayers
- James Brantley
- Benjamin Britt
- Moe Brooker
- Samuel J. Brown
- Barbara Bullock
- Selma Burke
- Samuel Byrd
- Barbara Chase-Riboud
- Claude C.F. Clark
- Laurie Cooper
- Reba Dickerson-Hill
- John E. Dowell Jr.
- James Dupree
- Allan L. Edmunds
- Walter Edmonds
- Chad Cortez Everett
- Allan R. Freelon, Sr.
- Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
- Reginald Gammon
- John T. Harris
- Barkley L. Hendricks
- Chet Highsmith
- Humbert L. Howard
- Edward Ellis Hughes
- LeRoy Johnson
- Martina Johnson-Allen
- Ida Jones
- Paul F. Keene Jr.
- Columbus Knox
- David Lawrence
- Edward L. Loper Sr.
- Cal Massey
- Leon McDuffie
- Tom McKinney
- John W. Mosley
- Jerry Pinkney
- Horace Pippin
- Jeffrey Glenn Reese
- Raymond Saunders
- Charles Searles
- Louis Sloan
- Don Stephens
- Raymond Steth
- Henry Ossawa Tanner
- Dox Thrash
- Ellen Powell Tiberino
- Gabe Tiberino
- Andrew Turner
- Laura Wheeler Waring
- Howard Watson
- Richard J. Watson
- Deborah Willis
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