Valerie RussWhat I DoI write about history, identity, social justice and communities.(215) 854-5987Newer1234…28OlderThe true stories of the Christiana Resistance and ‘Uncle Tom’: Discussing struggles for freedomHistorians came to Philadelphia to discuss slavery in the North. They talked about the Black men in Christiana, Pa., who fought off "slave catchers" and Josiah Henson, the man who became "Uncle Tom."Valerie Russ Oct. 10, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Yard on John Coltrane Street, a new community hub and ‘gateway’ to Strawberry Mansion, will open in OctoberValerie Russ Sept. 25, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler wins election as an officer of the AME Church, may be replaced this year as pastor of Mother Bethel in PhiladelphiaValerie Russ Aug. 28, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, of Philly’s Mother Bethel AME church, is running for election in the AME ChurchValerie Russ Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboardArt appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore Valerie Russ July 22, 2024Link copied to clipboardFirst Baptist Church has a very long history in Philadelphia. The rediscovery of its 300-year-old cemetery raises plenty of questionsValerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboardWith UArts’ closing, no one quite knows the future of the Walter Dallas Theater Valerie Russ July 9, 2024Link copied to clipboardJuan González, cohost of ‘Democracy Now!,’ spoke about the migration of Puerto Ricans to PennsylvaniaValerie Russ Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboardHow can a city known for its history help to preserve Black heritage historical sites?Valerie Russ Sept. 11, 2024Link copied to clipboardEast Parkside neighbors celebrate community leader Callalily Cousar’s 95th birthday, a bit earlyValerie Russ Aug. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboardIn Philadelphia, First Baptist Cemetery remains — nearly 500 people — were finally reburiedValerie Russ July 29, 2024Link copied to clipboardNearly 500 souls were removed from Philly’s old First Baptist Church burial ground in 2017. When will they be reburied?Valerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboardKennett Underground Railroad Center awarded $50K planning grant to rehab Fussell HouseValerie Russ July 18, 2024Link copied to clipboardPhiladelphia’s ‘walking artist’ has arrived in Houston, completing his Juneteenth walk to celebrate freedomValerie Russ June 26, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Church of the Advocate is closing its soup kitchen after 40 yearsValerie Russ Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboardNew report from the Friends of the Tanner House shows a year of community engagement as Black heritage revitalization projects gain new attention Valerie Russ Sept. 10, 2024Link copied to clipboardUrban Art Fest 52 is bringing an art festival and block party to 52nd StreetValerie Russ Aug. 14, 2024Link copied to clipboardChrist Church Neighborhood House explores lives of free and enslaved Black people who worshipped there in colonial timesValerie Russ July 26, 2024Link copied to clipboardFor years, family members have searched for the grave of Samuel Miles, one of Philly’s former mayors. Then they learned about remains uncovered in Old City.Valerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboardLawnside Historical Society gets $34K grant to digitize its archives Valerie Russ July 11, 2024Link copied to clipboardNewer1234…28Older
The true stories of the Christiana Resistance and ‘Uncle Tom’: Discussing struggles for freedomHistorians came to Philadelphia to discuss slavery in the North. They talked about the Black men in Christiana, Pa., who fought off "slave catchers" and Josiah Henson, the man who became "Uncle Tom."Valerie Russ Oct. 10, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The true stories of the Christiana Resistance and ‘Uncle Tom’: Discussing struggles for freedomHistorians came to Philadelphia to discuss slavery in the North. They talked about the Black men in Christiana, Pa., who fought off "slave catchers" and Josiah Henson, the man who became "Uncle Tom."Valerie Russ Oct. 10, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Yard on John Coltrane Street, a new community hub and ‘gateway’ to Strawberry Mansion, will open in OctoberValerie Russ Sept. 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Yard on John Coltrane Street, a new community hub and ‘gateway’ to Strawberry Mansion, will open in OctoberValerie Russ Sept. 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler wins election as an officer of the AME Church, may be replaced this year as pastor of Mother Bethel in PhiladelphiaValerie Russ Aug. 28, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler wins election as an officer of the AME Church, may be replaced this year as pastor of Mother Bethel in PhiladelphiaValerie Russ Aug. 28, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, of Philly’s Mother Bethel AME church, is running for election in the AME ChurchValerie Russ Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, of Philly’s Mother Bethel AME church, is running for election in the AME ChurchValerie Russ Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Art appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore Valerie Russ July 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Art appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore Valerie Russ July 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
First Baptist Church has a very long history in Philadelphia. The rediscovery of its 300-year-old cemetery raises plenty of questionsValerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
First Baptist Church has a very long history in Philadelphia. The rediscovery of its 300-year-old cemetery raises plenty of questionsValerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
With UArts’ closing, no one quite knows the future of the Walter Dallas Theater Valerie Russ July 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
With UArts’ closing, no one quite knows the future of the Walter Dallas Theater Valerie Russ July 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Juan González, cohost of ‘Democracy Now!,’ spoke about the migration of Puerto Ricans to PennsylvaniaValerie Russ Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Juan González, cohost of ‘Democracy Now!,’ spoke about the migration of Puerto Ricans to PennsylvaniaValerie Russ Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
How can a city known for its history help to preserve Black heritage historical sites?Valerie Russ Sept. 11, 2024Link copied to clipboard
How can a city known for its history help to preserve Black heritage historical sites?Valerie Russ Sept. 11, 2024Link copied to clipboard
East Parkside neighbors celebrate community leader Callalily Cousar’s 95th birthday, a bit earlyValerie Russ Aug. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
East Parkside neighbors celebrate community leader Callalily Cousar’s 95th birthday, a bit earlyValerie Russ Aug. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
In Philadelphia, First Baptist Cemetery remains — nearly 500 people — were finally reburiedValerie Russ July 29, 2024Link copied to clipboard
In Philadelphia, First Baptist Cemetery remains — nearly 500 people — were finally reburiedValerie Russ July 29, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Nearly 500 souls were removed from Philly’s old First Baptist Church burial ground in 2017. When will they be reburied?Valerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Nearly 500 souls were removed from Philly’s old First Baptist Church burial ground in 2017. When will they be reburied?Valerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Kennett Underground Railroad Center awarded $50K planning grant to rehab Fussell HouseValerie Russ July 18, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Kennett Underground Railroad Center awarded $50K planning grant to rehab Fussell HouseValerie Russ July 18, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia’s ‘walking artist’ has arrived in Houston, completing his Juneteenth walk to celebrate freedomValerie Russ June 26, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia’s ‘walking artist’ has arrived in Houston, completing his Juneteenth walk to celebrate freedomValerie Russ June 26, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Church of the Advocate is closing its soup kitchen after 40 yearsValerie Russ Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Church of the Advocate is closing its soup kitchen after 40 yearsValerie Russ Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
New report from the Friends of the Tanner House shows a year of community engagement as Black heritage revitalization projects gain new attention Valerie Russ Sept. 10, 2024Link copied to clipboard
New report from the Friends of the Tanner House shows a year of community engagement as Black heritage revitalization projects gain new attention Valerie Russ Sept. 10, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Urban Art Fest 52 is bringing an art festival and block party to 52nd StreetValerie Russ Aug. 14, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Urban Art Fest 52 is bringing an art festival and block party to 52nd StreetValerie Russ Aug. 14, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Christ Church Neighborhood House explores lives of free and enslaved Black people who worshipped there in colonial timesValerie Russ July 26, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Christ Church Neighborhood House explores lives of free and enslaved Black people who worshipped there in colonial timesValerie Russ July 26, 2024Link copied to clipboard
For years, family members have searched for the grave of Samuel Miles, one of Philly’s former mayors. Then they learned about remains uncovered in Old City.Valerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
For years, family members have searched for the grave of Samuel Miles, one of Philly’s former mayors. Then they learned about remains uncovered in Old City.Valerie Russ July 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Lawnside Historical Society gets $34K grant to digitize its archives Valerie Russ July 11, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Lawnside Historical Society gets $34K grant to digitize its archives Valerie Russ July 11, 2024Link copied to clipboard
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