Brandon T. HardenWhat I DoI cover Black arts, Black life, and Black-owned businesses.At 23, South Philly’s Quil Lemons becomes the youngest photographer to shoot a Vanity Fair coverThe VF image brings new sophistication to a singer who first came on the scene as a young teen. “We’ve known her since she was 13, and now she’s 19," Lemons says. "That’s a very different person.”Brandon T. Harden Feb. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhilly’s Acori Honzo couldn’t find figurines of Black folks, so he started sculpting themCherry Street Pier artist Acori Honzo has created dozens of figurines of Black leaders like Malcolm X, Whoopi Goldberg, The Notorious B.I.G., and Marvin Gaye.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardRobert Jones Jr. on his debut novel, ‘The Prophets,’ a love story between two enslaved menJones will discuss his novel with author Kiley Reid on Monday in a virtual talk hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhilly’s Freedom Apothecary is dedicated to skincare lines from women-owned companiesThe Northern Liberties boutique has been awarded a grant that supports women entrepreneurs.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 18, 2020Link copied to clipboardHBO is setting up a drive-through exhibit this weekend connected with its MOVE documentary ‘40 Years a Prisoner’The exhibit is being installed in a Center City parking garage and will be open noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard‘The Bachelorette’s’ Zac Clark is a South Jersey guyThe Haddonfield native is being hailed as the current frontrunner on the 16th season of ABC's "The Bachelorette."Brandon T. Harden Nov. 19, 2020Link copied to clipboardNetflix acquires Idris Elba’s shot-in-Philly ‘Concrete Cowboy' movie The film made a splash last month at the Toronto International Film Festival.Brandon T. Harden Oct. 26, 2020Link copied to clipboardAmorphous is the hottest DJ on the internet right now — and he’s from MontcoHis latest mashup has catapulted his moniker, Amorphous, into the national spotlight and earned him a collaboration with Fat Joe and DJ Khaled.Brandon T. Harden Feb. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboardCamden’s beloved Bell Pharmacy celebrates its 90th anniversaryThe pharmacy on Tuesday celebrates its 90th anniversary, making it one of Camden’s oldest family-owned pharmacies.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboardHealing Verse is a new poetry hotline where you can listen to poems from Philly-connected writersA new, healing poem will be featured each Monday throughout the year.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardBlackStar Festival’s Maori Karmael Holmes talks Seen, a new magazine about filmmaking and visual cultureThe magazine is focused on Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers. “We need more space for work by folks of color to be lovingly critiqued by other folks of color,” Holmes said.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 12, 2020Link copied to clipboardPhilly photographer Ricky Codio is sought after for his vulnerable, exquisite portraits“You don’t have to be a celebrity to feel like a celebrity with me,” says Codio, founder of the Mannequin Factory photography studio in North Philly.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 1, 2020Link copied to clipboardPhilly Black voters reflect on an election week when ‘history was made’The Inquirer talked to over a dozen Black voters in Philadelphia about election week, their outlook on the next four years, and the significance of Kamala Harris’ ascension to the White House.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 13, 2020Link copied to clipboardRapper Common was in Philly Friday because he wants you to voteAcclaimed rapper Common performed at Philly's City Hall to encourage people to vote early.Brandon T. Harden Oct. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboardSkateboarder Jimmy Gorecki has a new sneaker collaboration with Vans that’s inspired by LOVE ParkJimmy Sweatpants is teaming up with Vans for a limited-edition shoe inspired by Philly's skateboarding scene and available only at two Philly shops.Brandon T. Harden Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboardOne Book, One Philadelphia chooses a book of poetry as this year’s selection, a first“The Tradition” by Jericho Brown, a Pulitzer Prize winner, will be distributed to Philly middle- and high-school students and available at Free Library branches and online.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboardMontaQue Ruffin grew up in Levittown and is now an animator for Pixar’s groundbreaking ‘Soul’The film is now streaming on Disney+.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ is being renewed for 4 more seasons, breaking the record for longest-running comedyMove over, “Ozzie and Harriet.” Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and the gang at the bar are about to leave you in the dust.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 11, 2020Link copied to clipboardHurricane Woodwork is a one-person show: ‘Being a queer female in this trade is difficult at best’When her small body couldn’t handle the stress of construction work, EJ Duff launched a woodworking business.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboardCleansing the body and spirit: Gold + Water Co. is Philly’s new handcrafted soap business“Soap is a vehicle to deliver the message that you are luxury. Your wellbeing is what’s most important," says Chartel Findlater, founder of Gold + Water.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
At 23, South Philly’s Quil Lemons becomes the youngest photographer to shoot a Vanity Fair coverThe VF image brings new sophistication to a singer who first came on the scene as a young teen. “We’ve known her since she was 13, and now she’s 19," Lemons says. "That’s a very different person.”Brandon T. Harden Feb. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
At 23, South Philly’s Quil Lemons becomes the youngest photographer to shoot a Vanity Fair coverThe VF image brings new sophistication to a singer who first came on the scene as a young teen. “We’ve known her since she was 13, and now she’s 19," Lemons says. "That’s a very different person.”Brandon T. Harden Feb. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly’s Acori Honzo couldn’t find figurines of Black folks, so he started sculpting themCherry Street Pier artist Acori Honzo has created dozens of figurines of Black leaders like Malcolm X, Whoopi Goldberg, The Notorious B.I.G., and Marvin Gaye.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly’s Acori Honzo couldn’t find figurines of Black folks, so he started sculpting themCherry Street Pier artist Acori Honzo has created dozens of figurines of Black leaders like Malcolm X, Whoopi Goldberg, The Notorious B.I.G., and Marvin Gaye.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Robert Jones Jr. on his debut novel, ‘The Prophets,’ a love story between two enslaved menJones will discuss his novel with author Kiley Reid on Monday in a virtual talk hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Robert Jones Jr. on his debut novel, ‘The Prophets,’ a love story between two enslaved menJones will discuss his novel with author Kiley Reid on Monday in a virtual talk hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly’s Freedom Apothecary is dedicated to skincare lines from women-owned companiesThe Northern Liberties boutique has been awarded a grant that supports women entrepreneurs.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Philly’s Freedom Apothecary is dedicated to skincare lines from women-owned companiesThe Northern Liberties boutique has been awarded a grant that supports women entrepreneurs.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
HBO is setting up a drive-through exhibit this weekend connected with its MOVE documentary ‘40 Years a Prisoner’The exhibit is being installed in a Center City parking garage and will be open noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
HBO is setting up a drive-through exhibit this weekend connected with its MOVE documentary ‘40 Years a Prisoner’The exhibit is being installed in a Center City parking garage and will be open noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
‘The Bachelorette’s’ Zac Clark is a South Jersey guyThe Haddonfield native is being hailed as the current frontrunner on the 16th season of ABC's "The Bachelorette."Brandon T. Harden Nov. 19, 2020Link copied to clipboard
‘The Bachelorette’s’ Zac Clark is a South Jersey guyThe Haddonfield native is being hailed as the current frontrunner on the 16th season of ABC's "The Bachelorette."Brandon T. Harden Nov. 19, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Netflix acquires Idris Elba’s shot-in-Philly ‘Concrete Cowboy' movie The film made a splash last month at the Toronto International Film Festival.Brandon T. Harden Oct. 26, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Netflix acquires Idris Elba’s shot-in-Philly ‘Concrete Cowboy' movie The film made a splash last month at the Toronto International Film Festival.Brandon T. Harden Oct. 26, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Amorphous is the hottest DJ on the internet right now — and he’s from MontcoHis latest mashup has catapulted his moniker, Amorphous, into the national spotlight and earned him a collaboration with Fat Joe and DJ Khaled.Brandon T. Harden Feb. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Amorphous is the hottest DJ on the internet right now — and he’s from MontcoHis latest mashup has catapulted his moniker, Amorphous, into the national spotlight and earned him a collaboration with Fat Joe and DJ Khaled.Brandon T. Harden Feb. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Camden’s beloved Bell Pharmacy celebrates its 90th anniversaryThe pharmacy on Tuesday celebrates its 90th anniversary, making it one of Camden’s oldest family-owned pharmacies.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Camden’s beloved Bell Pharmacy celebrates its 90th anniversaryThe pharmacy on Tuesday celebrates its 90th anniversary, making it one of Camden’s oldest family-owned pharmacies.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Healing Verse is a new poetry hotline where you can listen to poems from Philly-connected writersA new, healing poem will be featured each Monday throughout the year.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Healing Verse is a new poetry hotline where you can listen to poems from Philly-connected writersA new, healing poem will be featured each Monday throughout the year.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
BlackStar Festival’s Maori Karmael Holmes talks Seen, a new magazine about filmmaking and visual cultureThe magazine is focused on Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers. “We need more space for work by folks of color to be lovingly critiqued by other folks of color,” Holmes said.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 12, 2020Link copied to clipboard
BlackStar Festival’s Maori Karmael Holmes talks Seen, a new magazine about filmmaking and visual cultureThe magazine is focused on Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers. “We need more space for work by folks of color to be lovingly critiqued by other folks of color,” Holmes said.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 12, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Philly photographer Ricky Codio is sought after for his vulnerable, exquisite portraits“You don’t have to be a celebrity to feel like a celebrity with me,” says Codio, founder of the Mannequin Factory photography studio in North Philly.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 1, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Philly photographer Ricky Codio is sought after for his vulnerable, exquisite portraits“You don’t have to be a celebrity to feel like a celebrity with me,” says Codio, founder of the Mannequin Factory photography studio in North Philly.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 1, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Philly Black voters reflect on an election week when ‘history was made’The Inquirer talked to over a dozen Black voters in Philadelphia about election week, their outlook on the next four years, and the significance of Kamala Harris’ ascension to the White House.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 13, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Philly Black voters reflect on an election week when ‘history was made’The Inquirer talked to over a dozen Black voters in Philadelphia about election week, their outlook on the next four years, and the significance of Kamala Harris’ ascension to the White House.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 13, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Rapper Common was in Philly Friday because he wants you to voteAcclaimed rapper Common performed at Philly's City Hall to encourage people to vote early.Brandon T. Harden Oct. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Rapper Common was in Philly Friday because he wants you to voteAcclaimed rapper Common performed at Philly's City Hall to encourage people to vote early.Brandon T. Harden Oct. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Skateboarder Jimmy Gorecki has a new sneaker collaboration with Vans that’s inspired by LOVE ParkJimmy Sweatpants is teaming up with Vans for a limited-edition shoe inspired by Philly's skateboarding scene and available only at two Philly shops.Brandon T. Harden Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Skateboarder Jimmy Gorecki has a new sneaker collaboration with Vans that’s inspired by LOVE ParkJimmy Sweatpants is teaming up with Vans for a limited-edition shoe inspired by Philly's skateboarding scene and available only at two Philly shops.Brandon T. Harden Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
One Book, One Philadelphia chooses a book of poetry as this year’s selection, a first“The Tradition” by Jericho Brown, a Pulitzer Prize winner, will be distributed to Philly middle- and high-school students and available at Free Library branches and online.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
One Book, One Philadelphia chooses a book of poetry as this year’s selection, a first“The Tradition” by Jericho Brown, a Pulitzer Prize winner, will be distributed to Philly middle- and high-school students and available at Free Library branches and online.Brandon T. Harden Jan. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
MontaQue Ruffin grew up in Levittown and is now an animator for Pixar’s groundbreaking ‘Soul’The film is now streaming on Disney+.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
MontaQue Ruffin grew up in Levittown and is now an animator for Pixar’s groundbreaking ‘Soul’The film is now streaming on Disney+.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ is being renewed for 4 more seasons, breaking the record for longest-running comedyMove over, “Ozzie and Harriet.” Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and the gang at the bar are about to leave you in the dust.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ is being renewed for 4 more seasons, breaking the record for longest-running comedyMove over, “Ozzie and Harriet.” Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and the gang at the bar are about to leave you in the dust.Brandon T. Harden Dec. 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Hurricane Woodwork is a one-person show: ‘Being a queer female in this trade is difficult at best’When her small body couldn’t handle the stress of construction work, EJ Duff launched a woodworking business.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Hurricane Woodwork is a one-person show: ‘Being a queer female in this trade is difficult at best’When her small body couldn’t handle the stress of construction work, EJ Duff launched a woodworking business.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Cleansing the body and spirit: Gold + Water Co. is Philly’s new handcrafted soap business“Soap is a vehicle to deliver the message that you are luxury. Your wellbeing is what’s most important," says Chartel Findlater, founder of Gold + Water.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Cleansing the body and spirit: Gold + Water Co. is Philly’s new handcrafted soap business“Soap is a vehicle to deliver the message that you are luxury. Your wellbeing is what’s most important," says Chartel Findlater, founder of Gold + Water.Brandon T. Harden Nov. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
