Among many things, Philadelphia is known for its intricate role in helping enslaved Africans. For example, in the 18th and 19th centuries, Philadelphia grew to include free Black residents active in the abolitionist movement and as conductors in the Underground Railroad.
In the 20th and 21st centuries, Black Philadelphians actively campaigned against discrimination and continued to contribute to Philadelphia’s cultural, economic, and political life as workers, activists, artists, musicians, and politicians.
To commemorate Black Philadelphians’ progression, here is a short historical line with ten randomized facts we recommend you research and share with your loved ones.
Today, people of African descent are the largest ethnic group in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is known as one of the most impressive Black histories in the country thanks to a host of incredible African American people who lived here and changed the world by making significant—and ground-breaking—changes in the fields of science, architecture, art, music, medicine, and astronomy.
For 2023 Black History Month, MileStone Academy features 28 incredible Black Heroes from Philadelphia.
Here are three MileStone Academy blogs that may interest you: